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Self-Confidence Makes Everything Better

July 9, 2010 By Deb Chitwood 6 Comments

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Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings. 

-Samuel Johnson, British Author (1709-1784) 

Self-confidence is one of the commonly listed life skills gained from figure skating or from success in any sport. I remember walking through a mall a number of years ago and noticing a skater from a neighboring city in the distance. The skater was an intermediate-level skater and typically didn’t place first in competition. Yet, she had poise and self-confidence that made her stand out.

Christina in Sheffield 2012 Video

Christina in Sheffield 2012 Video

That was true for my daughter, Chrissy, as well. Chrissy found self-confidence to be a life skill that has helped her stand out in many areas.

  • When Chrissy was younger, her self-confidence gained from figure skating allowed her to perform in dance recitals without nervousness.
  • She performed confidently as a DJ and announcer.
  • She did numerous newspaper, radio, and television interviews with poise and assuredness.
  • She auditioned for a performing arts university place with no prior acting experience (other than figure skating) and was accepted, commended for her audition, and praised for being so self-confident.
  • With the least acting experience in the program, she was given starring roles in the plays for her bachelor’s degree and had a leadership role in ensemble pieces.
  • She was given a leading role in the Sheffield 2012 video, which was used in the successful bid for the 2012 Europeans to be held in Sheffield, England.
  • She was given a Creative Spark Award for outstanding work in the creative disciplines at Sheffield Hallam University.
  • She was given a Hallam Award at graduation as a student representative/academic affairs committee member demonstrating skills in public speaking, communication and time management.
  • She was a successful speaker and awards presenter for a sports award night at a college in England.
  • She started successful businesses.

This was all at age 19 or younger. Of course, my husband and I are very proud of Chrissy. And we realize that figure skating directly increased Chrissy’s self-confidence, allowing her to succeed in many areas.

Have you seen an increase in your child’s self-confidence from figure skating or another sport?

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  1. Peggy Gorman says

    July 30, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    I am now following you through
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    • Deb Chitwood says

      August 7, 2010 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks for visiting, Peggy! This had gone into the wrong folder and I just found it. I’m on my way to visit your blog now!

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  2. Christina Chitwood says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:25 am

    Thanks for this post! It looks great. I definitely have gained much self-confidence from my skating. This has helped me in countless areas of my life! I’m so grateful to you and dad to have been given those opportunities growing up. It’s really helped me develop confidence in life! Xxx
    http://ChristinaChitwoodPerformance.com

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    • Deb Chitwood says

      August 8, 2010 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks, Chrissy! We’re so proud of you for what you’ve done – and continue to do – with your opportunities! Xxx

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