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Balancing Softball, School, and Social Life: A Guide for Student-Athletes

athlete development mental game student-athlete time management Sep 28, 2023
Student-athlete balancing fastpitch softball practice, schoolwork, and time with friends while staying organized, focused, and committed to success on and off the field.

The term "Student Athlete" can feel both like a badge of honor and a burden at the same time.  It's difficult to be an athlete, a friend, a daughter, and a student all at the same time.  One of the most important lessons to learn early in your journey of being a student athlete is time management and discipline. 

Proper time management will help you stay engaged with all aspects of your life and avoid the feeling of "burn out" in one area.  What worked best for me in my time as a student athlete was dedicating 60% of my time to school and softball - and yes, some weeks that would look like 40% school & 20% softball or vice versa - with the other 40% of my time being dedicated towards spending time with family/ friends and REST!

Checkout this article from Personal Pivots with tips for your student athletes to learn healthy time management skills! >>> Personal Pivots: Time Management <<<

 

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