Hi, Codeforces community!

I’ve been passionate about competitive programming and practicing regularly for over a year, but I feel there’s still a lot to learn and improve. Despite my efforts, I’ve hit a wall where my rating doesn’t seem to increase. I’d love to hear your tips, advice, and experiences to help me break through and tackle tougher challenges!

Here’s what I currently do:

• Solve problems daily (mostly in the rating range of 1000, 1100, and 1200).
• Analyze editorials after contests for problems I couldn’t solve.
• Practice on problem tags where I struggle.
• Participate in virtual contests to simulate real-time pressure.

What I’m Struggling With:

• Breaking through to solve higher-rated ones.
• Panicking or wasting time during contests, especially when stuck.
• Debugging quickly and avoiding careless mistakes during implementation.
• Staying consistent with a practice plan without feeling overwhelmed.

What I’d love your input on:

• How to approach harder problems step by step?
• Tips for staying calm and focused during contests.
• Resources or strategies to improve speed in implementation and debugging.
• Suggestions for systematic practice plans (for example, focusing on specific ratings or tags).

I’m open to all kinds of suggestions—your personal strategies, go-to resources, or even motivational stories. Let’s learn from each other and keep improving together!

Thanks a lot in advance, and happy coding!