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Isabella
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How can I stay motivated when entering a competitive field?
Im 17 years old and a senior in high school. I plan on majoring in journalism and aspire to build a career in sports journalism. I deeply enjoy writing and reporting, however I'm nervous about constantly meeting deadlines and coming up with relevant content to write about. How can I stay motivated when I cant help but feel like I'm falling behind?
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Isabella !
You will be happy to know that motivation is not connected to whether or not a career is competitive or not, it comes from your level of passion and strong drive towards the career. You may be worried about this because you haven't started your education and training to become a Journalist yet and you're relying on just thoughts about it. Soon enough you will start college and things will seem different for you.
What you can do now and through the summer before starting college is to learn more about the career. Don't worry about deadlines because you have met deadlines all your life so far and you can do it in college, as you move forward and for a career. Since you do not know much yet about where you'll actually be working, it's best to stay in the present and focus on writing or broadcasting, video and researching.
As a way to stay active and not project worry, think about doing some volunteer work this summer. This will keep you busy, productive and inspired. Your town of Alhambra, CA offers volunteer work and internships in Finance, Human Resources, Community Development, Management Services, Parks & Recreation, and the Alhambra Civic Center Library. Also, Step Up Tutoring is seeking volunteers to provide virtual 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th graders in underserved communities. Once you are in college, you can apply for Federal Student Financial Aid and choose the Work Study option, getting a work study job in the Journalism Department of your college. Speak to the Financial Aid officer about this.
Just as your schedule was different five years ago, it'll be different in college again and scheduling everything will come naturally to you. Your life and tasks are going to be ever changing and there's really nothing to worry about. Let things flow and set priorities. Start getting busy now so you'll have experience scheduling and completing tasks.
Focusing on your writing, doing volunteer work, eliminating worry about things that haven't happened yet and reporting on things that you are interested in, and even things you're not interested in, will get you in the positive habits that will help you discover the realities of a career in Journalism. You can make it happen !
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
You will be happy to know that motivation is not connected to whether or not a career is competitive or not, it comes from your level of passion and strong drive towards the career. You may be worried about this because you haven't started your education and training to become a Journalist yet and you're relying on just thoughts about it. Soon enough you will start college and things will seem different for you.
What you can do now and through the summer before starting college is to learn more about the career. Don't worry about deadlines because you have met deadlines all your life so far and you can do it in college, as you move forward and for a career. Since you do not know much yet about where you'll actually be working, it's best to stay in the present and focus on writing or broadcasting, video and researching.
As a way to stay active and not project worry, think about doing some volunteer work this summer. This will keep you busy, productive and inspired. Your town of Alhambra, CA offers volunteer work and internships in Finance, Human Resources, Community Development, Management Services, Parks & Recreation, and the Alhambra Civic Center Library. Also, Step Up Tutoring is seeking volunteers to provide virtual 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th graders in underserved communities. Once you are in college, you can apply for Federal Student Financial Aid and choose the Work Study option, getting a work study job in the Journalism Department of your college. Speak to the Financial Aid officer about this.
Just as your schedule was different five years ago, it'll be different in college again and scheduling everything will come naturally to you. Your life and tasks are going to be ever changing and there's really nothing to worry about. Let things flow and set priorities. Start getting busy now so you'll have experience scheduling and completing tasks.
Focusing on your writing, doing volunteer work, eliminating worry about things that haven't happened yet and reporting on things that you are interested in, and even things you're not interested in, will get you in the positive habits that will help you discover the realities of a career in Journalism. You can make it happen !
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
David Chou
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David’s Answer
Try researching the people you admire in your field and learn about their journeys and experiences. Read their biographies. Discovering how they reached their goals can be inspiring and motivate you to achieve your own dreams.
Alyssa Uni
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Find ways to be kept informed on an ongoing basis to what is the latest and greatest going on in your field of interest whether thru social media, newsletters, and online groups. Getting on the social media platforms of your favorite teams will also you to ensure you are gaining the necessary insights to better anticipate what you should write or report about.
Regina Higa
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It`s really great to hear about your career plan and that you're passionate about sports journalism!
Here are some tips hope this help you stay motivated in this competitive field:
1- Stablish clear goals for yourself, divide in short and long term:
Short-term: Focus on immediate tasks like completing assignments and improving your writing skills.
Long-term: Visualize your career aspirations, such as working for a major sports network or writing for a renowned sports magazine.
2- Stay Organized: for deadlines: use tools like calendars and task management apps to keep track of deadlines and maintain notebook or digital document (such as one note) where you list ideas for articles and reports and also to manage your tasks.
3- Find Inspiration: role model or follow successful sports journalists and learn from their work. Read and watch a variety of sports content to stay informed and inspired.
4- Build a Support Network sucha as mentors: to get guidance, it can be teachers, professionals, or mentors in the field. | Connect with classmates and other aspiring journalists to share experiences and support each other.
5- Practice and Practice: Write regularly to improve your skills and build confidence. Consider starting a blog or contributing to school publications / Reporting: Practice interviewing and reporting on local sports events to gain experience.
6- Look for Challenges: Deadlines can be opportunities to improve your time management and efficiency | Content Creation, find unique angles and perspectives in your reporting.
7- Take Breaks, Recharge: Allow yourself time to rest and recharge and avoid stress
8- as in varies areas and activities, stay curious: continuously seek knowledge about sports, journalism techniques, and industry trends. Stay curious and open to learning new things
9. Celebrate Small Wins : acknowledge and celebrate your progress and achievements, no matter how small. This will increase your confidence and motivation .
10. put you purpose in 1st place and once defined go for it | passion that drives you.
Here are some tips hope this help you stay motivated in this competitive field:
1- Stablish clear goals for yourself, divide in short and long term:
Short-term: Focus on immediate tasks like completing assignments and improving your writing skills.
Long-term: Visualize your career aspirations, such as working for a major sports network or writing for a renowned sports magazine.
2- Stay Organized: for deadlines: use tools like calendars and task management apps to keep track of deadlines and maintain notebook or digital document (such as one note) where you list ideas for articles and reports and also to manage your tasks.
3- Find Inspiration: role model or follow successful sports journalists and learn from their work. Read and watch a variety of sports content to stay informed and inspired.
4- Build a Support Network sucha as mentors: to get guidance, it can be teachers, professionals, or mentors in the field. | Connect with classmates and other aspiring journalists to share experiences and support each other.
5- Practice and Practice: Write regularly to improve your skills and build confidence. Consider starting a blog or contributing to school publications / Reporting: Practice interviewing and reporting on local sports events to gain experience.
6- Look for Challenges: Deadlines can be opportunities to improve your time management and efficiency | Content Creation, find unique angles and perspectives in your reporting.
7- Take Breaks, Recharge: Allow yourself time to rest and recharge and avoid stress
8- as in varies areas and activities, stay curious: continuously seek knowledge about sports, journalism techniques, and industry trends. Stay curious and open to learning new things
9. Celebrate Small Wins : acknowledge and celebrate your progress and achievements, no matter how small. This will increase your confidence and motivation .
10. put you purpose in 1st place and once defined go for it | passion that drives you.