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Extra Curricular Activities
Hi, I am a junior in high school who has an high average and I am now active in many extra curricular activites. My question is what is the best way to organize myself and not get stressed out. I know that I can do it, just need a few pointers. Thank U n advance
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You need to invest in a day planner or calander and write down what days you have club meetings and activities planned after school. You shouldn't put clubs and sports before your schoolwork and grades, no matter what. If you can't attend every single meeting that there is, just go to whatever you can. Most clubs are pretty laid back and understand that people have work, homework, and other clubs that are going on. Make sure you don't overload yourself, though. When your schedule is too full you don't have time for just hanging out with friends.
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make the decision that your doing these sports becuse you love them, and not just to get extra 'points' on your transcripts. i made that mistake a while back. i was on a sport for two years that i really wasnt all that into- i jsut did it because i felt it would look better to be on a sport. decide if what your doing is for you and no one else. if its all for you, then it should be a piece of cake to keep track of all thats on your plate becuse youre enjoying what youre doing.
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Start a diary and just wright all of your plans in it, that way you will remember everything.
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Prioritize. That's the key. You have to learn to manage your time wisely and utilize and given amount of free time. First, get a schedule that works for you. Set aside a certain amount of time for homework every night. Maybe an hour? Even if you don't have anything due the next day, there is always something you can still work on. Maybe study ahead for an end of the week test. Make sure it's in an area where you are comfortable and won't have to get up 60 times to get supplies. Next, give yourself rest/break time. If you are feeling overwhelmed/stressed do something for a little bit that you enjoying. Reading, writing, tv, snack, power naps--anything. Letting yourself step back from the task at hand recharges you for when you have to return. Make sure you write all your assignments, duties, etc in a planner or something/somewhere you can easily keep track of. On the weekends, pick just one night or 2 to go out. Don't go out EVERYNIGHT for the ENTIRE day. For example, if you want to go to the big football game on Friday night--try doing your homework in a study hall (if you have one) and right when you get home from school. That way, at about 5 you can start getting ready for the game, but you have an hour or so in of homework time. The key is to just stay on top of things by taking baby steps. Don't procrastinate. Just do little by little and you will never feel overwhelmed. And make sure to enjoy life! :)
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