With this in mind, my homebase and I came up with some helpful tips on how best to work efficiently and effectively during these last couple of weeks before break:
1. Organize and Prioritize: To get rid of that overwhelming feeling of having too much to do at once, lay out your assignments and determine what needs to get done when. Then set a plan for action. You may want to begin with the hardest task as it may be easier to get it done when you are fresh.
2. Manage Your Time: When sitting down to work, plan for a break every thirty minutes or so. Go get a drink or let the dog in. You might be amazed at how a quick break can help you recharge your batteries and stay fresh after an intense work session.
3. Calm Yourself: Sometimes the stress gets to us, even when we are organized. Figure out what helps to keep you calm. Maybe it’s listening to music, going for a jog, or just plain screaming into a pillow. Whatever it is, use it when you need it most.
4. Talk to Your Parents and Teachers: When the going gets really tough, it’s good to talk to someone. Your parents can help you and give you tips on how best to get things done. It’s also important to let your teachers know how you’re feeling. 5. Got Grit? Throughout it all, it’s good to remember some of the skits, posters, and songs that we’ve been spending our time on in homebase. We’ve been talking a lot about grit, and now’s our chance to put it into action.
So hopefully, some of these tips may just make a difference for you as you finish up your final assignments. After all, if we work hard till the end of the semester, we may have more of a chance to make Santa’s “nice” list instead of his “naughty” one.
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