Article: Overreacting, panicking, screaming, yelling, or blaming someone else for what happened will become the true embarrassing moment. Whether someone spilled your secret or you accidentally walked into a wall right in front of your crush, keeping a level head will help you get out of the situation with as much grace and dignity as possible. Taking a deep breath can go a long way in calming you down. Try to inhale for four seconds, then exhale for four seconds. As you are breathing, think about what you will say, instead of blurting out something defensive. So you just fell in front of the whole school at the pep rally. Get up, dust yourself off,and laugh. Say something like "Wow, that was embarrassing!" and keep going. If you're able to laugh at yourself, you'll take the tension out of the moment, and may even appear to be confident. People are more likely to be forgiving of those who own up to their mistakes. If you acknowledge that you said or did something embarrassing, there might be a little teasing, but people will be more likely to let it go. Even if you can't laugh about it in the moment, try making a joke out of it later. It will show you don't take yourself too seriously. You may be replaying an embarrassing moment over and over in your mindthe dumb joke you told in front of your crush that fell flatbut chances are you are the only one. People often aren't paying as close attention us as we may imagine and tend to judge others more on overall character than one embarrassing incident. It's likely your crush didn't even notice the thing you're agonizing over. Or, if they did, it probably wasn't as bad as you think. Obsessing over a moment in the past can be destructive and does little other than make you feel sad and angry. If there's something to learn from the incident (like to pause and think before you speak), then take that lesson, and let the rest go. Remember that everyone gets embarrassed. Each and every person, from the president to your crush, has been embarrassed.
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Keep your cool. Own it and laugh it off. Don't dwell.
Article: You want to gain the trust of your players as quickly as possible, so you'll want to be honest and up front about your goals, coaching philosophy, and availability. Be transparent about your plans, but be willing to accept suggestions or tips. Most of all, stress the importance of having fun. Players will look forward to working with a coach if they perceive them to be fair and invested in their player's having fun on the floor. Your players will look to you for guidance, so set a good example by being honest and answering questions. Creating a team chant or credo together is an excellent way to build rapport quickly on your first day. If you're coaching elementary school students, try to lay off of the complicated full-court plays. If you're in charge of experienced older players, they may appreciate a higher level of intensity or complexity. You should also think of their goals while you coach; younger players might mainly want to have fun, whereas older players often want to play to win. Manage your expectations and goals based on the players in front of you by paying close attention to what they're capable of. If they tend to be slow to adopt changes, it's likely that you're asking too much of your players. People respect and respond to consistency. This is especially important if you're in charge. Giving consistent direction and being fair when you're working with players is essential to being a productive leader. Don't let certain players skip out on drills or practice time, and track how often players do something well so that you can reward them. Keep your clipboard close during practice time. This will allow you to jot down notes about what happens during practice so that you can track long-term trends in player behavior. Never show up late to a game or practice. If you set the tone that lateness is acceptable, you'll have trouble getting started on time in the future. Basketball can be highly competitive, but a coach that focuses on the positive only encourages their players to grow. You may not like what you see at certain times, but a good coach will always find a way to highlight what players are doing correctly, even if there isn't much to praise. Every player wants to do their best. If you can't think of something to compliment, consider mentioning how hard you see them working. Coaching is a two-way street. Ask your players how they feel, and try to encourage mutual understanding. Simple questions like, "How can I help you improve?" can go a long way. what to do instead of just talking about it. Be as active as your players are. Rather than explaining something verbally, demonstrate how a player should move by running through the play yourself. You can be your own best teaching tool. Many players learn visually, and seeing their coach move through a motion or show how to do something can be incredibly helpful for these players. You're probably going to be talking to your players a lot over the course of a game or practice session, so make sure everyone can hear you, especially when the action takes place on the far end of the court. Leave no doubt as to what you want your players to do. Being enthusiastic when you're loud encourages others to do the same. It can also drown out any negative voices on the court.
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Introduce yourself and get to know your players. Adjust your level of complexity to fit the players in front of you. Be firm and consistent when setting expectations. Provide meaningful feedback by focusing on the positive. Show your players Be loud and enthusiastic to cultivate a positive culture.
Article: Try to think of everyone who might be willing to write you a positive letter of recommendation in your particular field. Generally, places requesting letters of recommendation will ask for at least two and no more than three, but it's a good idea to think of a larger list, in case any of your ideal candidates don't work out. Try to come up with at least 5-7 possibilities. How you choose to assign "strength" to the candidates will be relative, but in general you want to find a balance between the familiarity of the letter writer with you and your work, and that letter writer's standing in the field. While you might have had a better relationship with a co-worker or a TA for one of your classes, a letter from them may be less desirable than from a supervisor or a Professor who also knows your work, but may need some reminding. Consider collecting profiles or portfolios of your work to share with potential recommenders who may be less familiar with you and what you do. This is a good way to make contact with a successful person in your field and shows initiative. The easier you make their job, the more likely the candidate will be to do you the favor.
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Write out a complete list of possibilities. Order the list. Aim high.