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Give yourself a time limit, such as 15 minutes, before you start dancing at a party. Of course, you can wait until other people are out there. The point is to not wait too long before jumping in. Aim to be neither the first nor the last person who starts to dance. To keep yourself from leaving the dance floor too soon, set a goal of dancing for at least five minutes before you take a break. With all of your concentration focused on dancing, it is easy to put on a serious, concentrated face. Check yourself every now and then to make sure that you are smiling. Dancing should make you feel good about yourself, so spread those positive feelings around. Look around and pay attention to other people who are dancing. If you see someone who moves in a way that you like, try to imitate just one or two of their moves. Don’t make the mistake of mirroring them directly or they could take offense. Instead, repeat the same basic copied moves a few times until you feel comfortable with them. Once you feel comfortable with a move that you’ve copied, go ahead and modify it to make it your own. For example, you might like the way a particular dancer double-taps their toes to the beat of the music. You could make it your own by adding in a snap at the end of each tap. A comfortable way to get started is to hop in on a synchronized and well-known group dance. The moves will probably be familiar and you can change them up a bit if you want. In fact, cutting loose and acting a little goofy is part of the fun with these types of dances.  If you don’t know the moves to a particular group dance, stand at the side for a moment and watch before joining in. You’ll likely figure out the steps very quickly. For example, “YMCA” by the Village People or Kool & the Gang’s “Celebrate,” often lead to fun-filled group dances. Start off small with simple movements, such as hand taps. Take your time with these and gradually add in more complicated steps. Don’t expect to be an expert right away. You’ll probably blend in more with basic moves, so be prepared to draw more attention as you get more creative and original. Don’t be afraid to make fun of yourself or cut loose a little. If you take yourself too seriously, you’ll actually end up not fitting in with most party environments. So, bust out that air guitar for a few moments and feel no guilt! Unless you are interested in dancing with a partner, try to maintain a little bit of distance between yourself and other people. In a crowded club, this might mean just a few inches of room. But, even that small amount of space could keep you from accidentally hitting others or stepping on their feet.

summary: Get out on the dance floor quickly. Smile! Copy other people’s moves. Join in on group dances. Add in more complicated dance moves as you get comfortable. Get goofy. Keep a consistent amount of space around you.


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Your first step in creating a study schedule is to assess your current schedule and the way you currently spend time. Assessing your current schedule will enable you to take a good look at how you use time and to help identify where you can be more efficient and what activities you might be able to cut.  Determine how many hours a week you currently study. Determine how many hours a week you currently devote to entertainment. Determine how many hours a week you currently spend with friends and family. Do some quick math to see what you could cut. People tend to find they spend a lot of time on entertainment, start there. Make sure to create your study schedule around your work schedule, if you work. While figuring out how you spend time is one of the most important parts of creating your schedule, you also need to figure out how you actually study. Figuring out how you study can help you determine if you can have an overlap in activities. It will also help you figure out how you can use the time you don’t normally use. Ask yourself a few questions.  Are you an auditory learner? Perhaps listen to recorded lectures or other audio studying material when driving in the car or when working out in the gym. Are you a visual learner? Can you put up pictures or watch videos to learn? Try watching a video as a way to learn and as a way of entertainment. Although you might design yourself an awesome schedule, your schedule will mean relatively little if you don’t commit yourself to studying. As a result, you need to spend a little bit of time reflecting upon your work ethic. After doing so:  Plan your schedule based on how you think you will work. If you tend to lose focus and take a lot of breaks, build in extra time into your schedule. If you know you procrastinate, build in extra time before any deadlines. This will provide a cushion so you don’t wind up missing a deadline. If you know you have a very solid work ethic, provide yourself with the ability to complete work early. You might do this by creating an extra “bonus” spot in your schedule that you can use to get ahead on any subject you want.
summary: Assess your current schedule. Take into account your learning style. Reflect upon your work ethic.