I’ve been doing Codeforces for a while now, and my current max rating is 1101. But lately, I feel completely stuck — I’m not improving, no matter how many contests I join.

I usually solve Div. 2 A and sometimes B, but after that, I freeze or make silly mistakes. I watch editorials, upsolve a few problems, and still don’t see much growth.

I know reaching Expert (1600+) takes consistency and smart practice — but right now, I just want to reach Pupil (1200) properly and build momentum.

Can anyone please suggest:

--How to practice efficiently between contests?

--What kind of problems (tags/difficulty) should I focus on?

--How to handle pressure and avoid silly mistakes in contests?

-- Any good routine or strategy that worked for you personally?