You're that girl. The one who always carries her basketball or her violin case. The one who never seems to have time for just hanging out cause you are always practicing. And if you're not practicing, you're talking about your passion non-stop. Maybe you're a cool girl who loves what she does and likes to share it OR maybe you're one of those snotty, snooty types who thinks all the rest of us are inferior. If you are the latter read Feeling way too average. If you're cool, read on!
I'm so happy for you that you've found something that you love. I'm proud of you for pursuing it AND for sticking with it. You already know that it takes a lot of hard work and practice to get good and to STAY good. But did you know that you also have to take care of the other areas in your life? I don't mean that you have to spend tons of time on activities that aren't your passion, but I want you to remember to spend time with friends that doesn't involve your passion AND to spend time with yourself doing some things just for fun.
Why? Because people who have a passion often feel less than average in the other areas of their lives. And they can have trouble relating to people who don' t share their passion. You are a very special girl. Help yourself by beginning to create a balanced life that you will enjoy forever. Cultivate a good friendship. Take good care of your body. Find things to laugh at and enjoy. And spend a little time everyday doing nothing. Trust me, these things will make you even better at what you are passionate about!