Physical activity that boosts my confidence and happiness.... LOH 272

Skating

One physical activity that genuinely boosts my confidence and makes me feel happiest is skating. Even though I don’t really know how to skate very well yet, the times I have skated have made me incredibly happy and helped shift me out of moods that once felt heavy or overwhelming. Skating, for me, isn’t about skill or perfection, it’s about how it makes me feel in those moments.
What makes skating special is the way it pulls me out of my thoughts and brings me fully into the present. The moment I put on the skates, my focus changes. I become aware of my balance, my movement, and my surroundings. Even when I’m unsure or moving slowly, there’s a sense of excitement and freedom that comes with it. It reminds me that I don’t have to be great at something for it to bring me joy.

Though I’m still learning and sometimes feel a bit awkward on skates, every attempt feels like a small win. Skating teaches me patience, with myself and with the process. It reminds me that growth doesn’t always come from being perfect, sometimes it comes from simply showing up and trying, even when you’re unsure. That lesson alone has quietly built my confidence over time.

Skating has also become a powerful mood shifter for me. On days when I feel low, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained, skating gives me a break from those feelings. The movement helps release tension, and the simple act of gliding, even imperfectly, brings lightness to my mood. It helps me disconnect from worries and reconnect with myself in a healthier, more positive way.
What I love most is that skating allows me to express myself without pressure. There’s no competition, no audience to impress, just me, learning at my own pace. That freedom makes the experience deeply personal and comforting. It teaches me to be kinder to myself and to celebrate effort rather than outcomes.

I don’t skate as often as I’d like, mostly because of time and opportunity, but whenever I do, it feels meaningful. Even a short skating session leaves me feeling refreshed, happier, and more confident than before. The joy doesn’t come from how well I skate, but from how it makes me feel afterward, lighter, calmer, and more in tune with myself.
Even before I started skating seeing people skat is something that always brings joy, the happy mood on their face and all, even though is a once in a while activity
In many ways, skating mirrors life. You wobble, you stumble, you regain balance, and you keep moving.

Although I’m still far from being a skilled skater, skating has already given me something valuable, happiness in the moment and confidence in progress. It has shown me that joy doesn’t always come from mastery, but from participation. And every time I skate, even briefly it watch people skate, I walk away feeling better than I did before.
Skating may not just a physical activity alone, but it help connect with the environment, people around and to lay focus on ones movement,
It clear the mind, and reconnect with a happier version of oneself and that alone makes it worth it.