Advice for teenagers going back to school from a twenty-something

You might not like listening to advice, but there are things that can be helpful to learn. I will be the first to admit that I am not a genius. However, I have picked up a few life lessons in my life. You might find something in this list that can help you. Without further adieu, let us begin:

1. Never stop learning.

There is always something new to discover. It is important to acquire more and more knowledge for your brain to grow. Do not just study to get a good grades. Study to master information that is going to help you in the future. You should always expand your mind.

2. There are things that stress you out that don’t matter.

Have you ever worried about your classmates or anyone thought about you?Maybe you did something embarrassing at school that everyone is talking about. When you are young, it is easy to get caught up in rumors. Sometimes, it feels like you need to change for someone else. However, here is a secret. Five years (or even a few months) down the line, everyone will have forgotten about that embarrassing thing. Also, the opinion of some random people will likely not ruin your life. You will ruin your own life overthinking about the words of negative people. Who cares what others think? You are awesome by just being yourself.

3. Ask a lot of questions to the teachers.

An educator’s job is to help students learn. They are there to help you understand the topic. So, students should not be afraid to share any confusion they have about the subject. No question is too dumb to ask. In fact, it is likely that your teacher has heard it all before.

4. Create balance in your life.

As you grow, life will become more complicated. In order to overcome any challenge, balance will be an important skill to have. Learn when it is important to be serious or take it easy. Sometimes you need to think logically while other times you need to follow your feelings. It all depends on what would be the smartest move considering the given situation. There has to be a balance to everything including yourself.

5. Use schedules often.

This tip goes along with having balance. With the everyday chaos, it is really easy to forget or postpone responsibilities. You might find it easy to manage your schoolwork at the start of the year. Unfortunately, as time moves on, those assignments will become harder to manage. As a student, it is important to get in the habit of writing a schedule of all your activities each week. This will make sure that you do not miss certain tasks

6. All you need to be happy is within you.

Despair is an easy emotion to feel. Our minds often think about the worst aspects of our lives. Happiness can sometimes be hard to feel. However, it is important to remember that there is always a bright side. Always keep that in mind. Calm down and take it easy! Take a break from a stressful situation if you need to. Believe in yourself! As long as that stays in your mind, there will always be a reason to smile.

7. Never Settle for Less than You Can Be.

You are more amazing than you realize. Do not be afraid to at least try something new. It might work out. Even if it does not end like you expect, you can still learn something from it. Complete failure does not exist. No matter the situation, anyone is able to stand up, learn and/or retry better. Challenge yourself to do something even if it is out of your comfort zone. You never know what you are capable of.

8. Eat more healthily

Consuming more healthy food does not just make you lose weight. Eating healthy will also help you do better in school. According to the CDC, research has shown that students are able to get better grades when they’re well nourished, and eating healthy meals. Some healthy foods include: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products and a variety of foods with protein.

9. Get involved in school activities

Some things are going to help you in the long run. Getting involved in your school could be a good way to discover your future career path. In addition, such activities will help you get into a good college. Your campus must have many activities to choose from. You can connect with your fellow classmates. Go check out student clubs and societies. You can also do some good by volunteering on campus. Go check what your school has to offer.

10.Look forward, not back.

Everyone makes mistakes. It is a natural fact of life. However, if you focus too much on those mistakes, it can only make things worse. You will just be stuck in a hole that you can not get yourself out of. Whether the experience was good or bad, you should ask yourself: How are you going to use this experience to be better next time? You can not let yourself get stuck in a negative feedback loop, obsessing only on the numbers and grades. Life is too short. So, there is no use spending it thinking on bad experiences.

There is my list. I hope that you enjoyed it! Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/health-academic-achievement.pdf