Challenge 19: Sanat Dharwad

 This may sound really simple and obvious, but this has really helped me. “If you don’t like something, don't do it.” Though I guess this doesn’t really apply for stuff related to school, this is still really helpful. I used to take Mridangam (an indian percussion instrument) classes, per the suggestion of my parents. I never was really into it, but as time went on, I felt more like I needed to continue, as I’d already been learning for so long, it'd be a waste to end now. Also, my teacher was horrible, so that added to my dislike of class. It took awhile for me to actually ask my parents to stop class, and once I was out, I felt such a large weight come off my shoulders. It was only once I stopped class I realized how much I hated it. This ideology also applied to me not continuing band in highschool. I realized that, though I love playing music, I didn’t like doing it in school. It makes it competitive and for a grade. I also felt bad stopping, since it made the previous years in band feel like a waste, but I know it was a good decision.