Your younger sister has been chosen by her teacher to participate in an elocution contest for the first time. Though she has prepared well, she, in her anxiety decides to get her name struck off. Write a dialogue between you and your sister to show how you would motivate her and help her to get over her fear of failure.
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Divyani : Hey man with coinciding birth giver, will you be proud of your younger sister if she tells you that she's been chosen by her teacher to participate in an elocution contest.
Mayank : That's astounding div! Considering how much of a chatterbox you are, I am not surprised to be honest.
Divyani : Can you praise me without making me feel low? I am already anxious about it because this is my first time in a proper speaking contest.
Mayank : Ah? Since when the Queen of Chromatica has started to get anxious? You're an amazing speaker, trust me you will leave everyone awestruck with your performance.
Divyani : Thanks for saying that but I don't feel so good about it. There's something inside that keeps pulling me back, I'm nervous.
Mayank : You know what, that's pretty normal. Whenever we are about to do something for the first time, we feel nervous. We are afraid if whatever we are going to do, will result in something good, or bad? Thing is, whatever it results in, it doesn't matter much.
Divyani : Why?
Mayank : See, if the result is positive, you will develop confidence. It will make you start believing in yourself. However, if the result is negative, you still learnt something at the end that you didn't before. And that is all that matters. Learning is the key, your skills will define you, not your victories.
Divyani : I see. I'm feeling better now, but what if I feel anxious again just before my performance?
Mayank : Then just perform Yoga there. Hey! Don't attack me, I mean just inhale and exhale deep breaths. It will help you with mindfulness and guide you to your senses. Also, just remember that I'm always here for my sweet little sister, even if she's a loser.
Divyani : I don't know if I should thank you for comforting me, or complain to mom for calling me a loser. Anyways, I'm feeling a lot better than before and I think I'm going to do my best there. Just wait and watch.
Mayank : Hahaha! That's the Queen of Chromatica.
Divyani : Anyways, mom has got some special ice cream from that one shop. Last to reach the fridge will get nothing!
Mayank : Hey!!