Personal Essay: Quitting Gymnastics

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Over time, in my thirteen years of living, I have made multitude mistakes that I regret. However, the biggest mistake I wish I could correct would be quitting gymnastics. I always had a keen interest in gymnastics and tumbling from a young age. I perceived the skills being executed as marvelous and fascinating. I was tiny and flexible, so gymnastics came naturally to me. I was told I could be a wonderful gymnast, and that gave me confidence. For the longest time, all I wondered about was gymnastics; my entire life revolved around it.

To begin with, I knew gymnastics was not going to be effortless. I lacked the upper body strength for a plethora of skills but was still determined to master them. Numerous times, I became discouraged because it took me longer to master a skill than the other kids. I was told I could be a promising, wonderful gymnast, but I had begun to question that statement. It was getting harder for me to execute skills each day, and I injured myself a heap of times. I started to lose interest in the sport. I did not bother to show up to practice, majority of the time, because of the stress it caused. My grades started to deteriorate because I did not have time to complete my homework and skim over the lessons I was taught at school. I
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Gymnastics was valuable for me in many ways. It kept me active, occupied, and healthy. I would gain a proper workout while enjoying, too. Instead of wasting time watching vacuous programs on the TV, I could actually be learning unbelievable tricks. Not everyone in the world had the same opportunity as me, so I am grateful that I had a chance to participate in such a wonderful sport. The sport did not just teach me flips, but it also taught me a significant amount of character traits. Gymnastics taught me how to manage my time, stay positive, and be social. These skills still help me today, even outside of