Top 5 Tips for Going Back to School After the Holidays
7:33 PM
*it's the most depressing time, of the year!*
As it does every holiday, the most dreadful day has finally come: we must set aside the comfy pjs, set down the steaming cup and pick up our books; it's time to go back to school! As always, I spent the whole break procrastinating, and thus these last few days have been spent frantically trying to study and finish up everything (pointless to say I'm still not done). Not to mention that for the last couple of weeks my sleeping schedule- and I'm sure I'm not the only one- has been totally messed up: going to bed at 2am and waking up at noon (if not later) has become the norm. What I'm trying to get at is that I assume nobody wants to venture out into the cold streets tomorrow morning and go to school/work, but we all have to, so I'm here to share some ways to make my-and your- dive into the real world less traumatic.
Go to bed early. Yes, I know it's not easy but it's going to be worth it. My goal for tonight is to be all tucked up by 10:30-which is earlier than I would go to sleep on a regular school night. I know I'm going to have a hard time falling asleep, but I also know that it's important to try and rest as much as possible. Trust me, if you stay up, you're going to regret it when you hear the alarm clock.
Pick out an outfit the night before. This move has double the benefits. First off, you waste less time in the morning destroying your wardrobe, and gain those five extra precious minutes of sleep. And, second of all, if you're anything like me, it will make waking up easier. If I like what I'm going to wear, I wake up faster because I'm excited to get dressed. If you got some new clothes for Christmas or at the sales: flaunt them!
Don't stress out too much. Personally I know that I have anxieties whenever I go back to school because I feel unprepared. I'm afraid there's going to be some kind of pop quiz or the teacher is going to ask me something I don't know the answer to and I'm going to embarrass myself: calm down. Remember that everybody-including teachers- has just come back from break too. They all have to get back into the routine just like you do, so you're all in the same boat.
Try to be positive. For me, this is the hardest one. Going back to school feels like selling my soul to the devil and heading to jail. It's hard to look past all the negatives and find some positivity in the situation, but it's necessary. Try making a list of pros and cons... but leave out the cons. You're going to be seeing your friends, (if you have one) your crush, you're going to learn new things, etc.
Remember how privileged you are. Look at me, I'm here dreading going back to school, when in fact, it's a privilege. I am lucky to have the opportunity to study and so are you! So many people in the world have to fight for this basic right, and we are here complaining about it. We get to learn so many amazing things and educate ourselves and grow up and we really should be grateful. We need to try to remember this, and maybe we can realize how lucky we are and appreciate going to school tomorrow.
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When the kids reappear at the start ofJjanuary I remember that 'first day back' feeling. Not fond memories!
ReplyDeletehaha definitely not, but it's never as bad as I fear!
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