Adults might be surprised, but high school students also find it difficult to juggle a good work life balance.
Over the summer, you have time to hang out with your friends, you have time to yourself, and you still have time to spend with your family. When school starts in a month though, things are about to get chaotic again.
So, how do you balance your social life and schoolwork? Below are some tips that might be useful:
1. Plan, plan, and plan again!
Check your academic and social calendar. If you know that you have parties you want to go to and papers you have to finish, plan ahead of time. It’s crucial that you learn to stick to schedules. If you master it in high school, your life in college and post-college will be easier to manage. You know the only way you can make it to those parties is if you finish your work ahead of time, so don’t procrastinate. The earlier you start, the earlier you finish!
2. Avoid the obvious distractions/pitfalls
If you want to have more time to spend with your friends, don’t let yourself get distracted. Netflix, YouTube, cell phone, your bed… It’s so easy to be reading your textbook one second and then falling asleep the next second on your cozy, comfy bed. Get yourself set up in a comfortable studying environment that frees you from distraction. Need help getting off the apps? Here are 5 things that can help you focus!
3. Use your time wisely
I’m sure you’ve definitely heard this phrase before but sometimes it’s good to take it literally. While many students use their lunch break to socialize with friends, you can use the time to also complete some homework. If you get 1 hour to eat lunch, use 30 minutes to actually eat your lunch and catch up with friends. Then, use the other 30 minutes to complete assignments you might have gotten ahead of time. This way, you’ll have less to do at home and more time to do something fun.
4. Prioritize
Ultimately, when it comes down to it, there will be times where you will have to choose finishing school work over friends. If you’ve got a midterm tomorrow, it’s best you prioritize that over watching a movie with your friends.
Hopefully, these tips will come in handy when you get back to school this fall! While school is important, don’t forget to enjoy your teenage years!
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