Nardos Scott
Mr. Linebach
DC9
September 18th 2015
How to be Successful in School
School is a necessary step for every successful person. Even a year or two and it changes the possible outcomes of your future. The key though is to be able to manage your time and make sure everything is balanced. Your social life and school life, as well as other activities or volunteer work. Doing the bare minimum won’t work for your whole life, but doing too much will exhaust you as well. That’s why finding a balance is key.
I learned many things the hard way, but I know more now from my mistakes. One of the many things that I found out was to NOT procrastinate. I’m not saying that I no longer do, but it is something I try and stay away from as much as I can. Some days it is unavoidable due to lack of time and resources, but overall it is due to lack of effort and me just being lazy. This can be avoided by creating a strong will and determination to get work done. This way it causes less stress and overall makes life easier by getting things done and out of the way.
My second and final tip is to not stress too much. Worrying and flipping out over something you have no control over won’t help fix the problem. Instead try and take a few breaths and think about what you can do and how you can do it. Math is one of my weaknesses and it’s fair to say I get frustrated on almost every homework assignment. This has taken me time but instead what I used to do, which is panic and cry, I try and use my resources or get help so I may be able to finish it and understand. Trying to gain control or steer something your way will not help. Attempting to shortcut through an issue won’t help you solve it. It’s best to take your time and go through the process needed to reach the end. This way you took your time and effort and ended with your best product.
These tips have taken me time to be able to achieve. I would be lying if I said I don’t have stress or procrastinate. It’s apart of being human. School is a place to learn but also a time to find yourself and meet people whom you can carry with you throughout your life. Finding your balance will let school be simpler and less worrisome. Life is a roller coaster so just hang on and enjoy the ride. #staystrong #stressfree #icanandiwill
Overall Summary…
- don’t procrastinate
- have a balance in everything
- always put in your best effort
- stress and worrying won’t help your situation
- don’t try and control things out of your reach
- try your best to enjoy school for all it is while you can
For more on this- http://www.princeton.edu/mcgraw/library/for-students/avoiding-procrastination/
PICTURES:
http://www.theperformanceinstitute.com.au/tips-stop-procrastinating/http://
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Fig. 1. Tips to stop Procrastinating by Jowett Go, The Performance Institute, web, Sept. 20th 2015
https://www.flickr.com/photos/deeplifequotes/8873118243
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Fig. 1. Live Life Happy, Flickr, May 28 2013, web, Sept. 20th 2015