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How to Stay Motivated During Your First Year of High School  High school is a place where many learn to be independent, take initiative, and discover what they would love to do as their career. However, this isn’t always as easy as it sounds on paper. The pressure to fit in, have good grades, and gain more experience can make you feel unsure of yourself or overwhelmed at times. Learning how to stay motivated and consistent is a skill that most students learn late, but learning this during your first year will help you set the stage for your entire four years of highschool. Motivation assists discipline which will aid you in being confident, inspired, and focused. Set Clear, Achievable Goals Having goals gives people a sense of purpose and accomplishment. People with clear goals achieve more because they visualize what they want to accomplish and where they are going with their accomplishments before they become realities. At the start of every morning, week,...

How to Stay Organized in High School: Tips for Freshmen Entering high school marks the beginning of a long, four-year journey. It is exciting and full of opportunities, however, it can also be stressful if you don’t know how to manage large workloads. One of the biggest challenges that incoming freshmen face is creating and maintaining a system to manage their greater workload, countless extracurriculars, new responsibilities, and complex schedules. In high school and the years beyond it, organization is crucial. Being organized provides smoother days and less stress due to knowing where everything is and what you are supposed to be doing. If you’re aiming for academic success, or any form of success for that matter, being organized and proactive at doing so, sets a solid foundation. Additionally, organization reduces the chance of being late for anything or forgetting anything important. It also gives you a peace of mind knowing that you have time scheduled for every activ...