Tips for Staying Both Motivated and Healthy As We Approach the End of the School Year
Dear York Prep Community,
It’s only natural to notice a decline in motivation as the school year draws to a close. As the nice weather arrives and summer break is within sight, it’s easy to feel the urge to slack off and coast through the spring quarter. However, the school year is not yet over and there is a lot to accomplish. Staying motivated is a challenge, but it is essential to your current and future successes. Whether you're a sixth grader trying to get through your first year of middle school at a new school or a senior battling a case of “senioritis” it’s important to stay on track these next few months. Maintaining a disciplined work ethic is no easy task, but with enough effort and planning, you can thrive and finish the school year strong. Here are some tips to help you through the springtime slump.
Get Organized
Fourth quarter is often associated with upcoming change. For example, if you're a senior, you're getting ready to graduate and start a new chapter of life. If you're entering another year of middle school or high school, summer provides the opportunity to find internships, work, volunteer, travel, attend camp, and more. In trying to balance your academics with your upcoming plans, it can be hard to maintain your focus and motivation. For that reason, you'll need to come up with an organizational method for keeping yourself on track. Whether it's a daily planner, spreadsheet, a calendar, or some other strategy, staying current with your work will make for a much less stressful fourth quarter.
Get Organized
Fourth quarter is often associated with upcoming change. For example, if you're a senior, you're getting ready to graduate and start a new chapter of life. If you're entering another year of middle school or high school, summer provides the opportunity to find internships, work, volunteer, travel, attend camp, and more. In trying to balance your academics with your upcoming plans, it can be hard to maintain your focus and motivation. For that reason, you'll need to come up with an organizational method for keeping yourself on track. Whether it's a daily planner, spreadsheet, a calendar, or some other strategy, staying current with your work will make for a much less stressful fourth quarter.
Focus on Long Term Goals
When the idea of finishing a few weeks of classes seems like too much work, remind yourself about the nature of your endgame. Maybe you're trying to finish the year with the GPA you need to get into your dream college. Whatever the case may be, whenever you're feeling sluggish during the spring quarter, think back to that goal. When we zoom out and see the bigger picture, it’s a gentle reminder of why you show up every day and try your best.
When the idea of finishing a few weeks of classes seems like too much work, remind yourself about the nature of your endgame. Maybe you're trying to finish the year with the GPA you need to get into your dream college. Whatever the case may be, whenever you're feeling sluggish during the spring quarter, think back to that goal. When we zoom out and see the bigger picture, it’s a gentle reminder of why you show up every day and try your best.
Take Care of Yourself
Unfortunately, the end of the year can bring on a lot of stress. Once the work starts piling it on, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. Even though you may be busy, it’s important to take care of yourself by eating nutritiously, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and making healthy lifestyle decisions. During this time, the best we can do is prioritize health. If you feel too burnt out, find a relaxing activity. The healthier you feel, the less school you will have to miss and the easier it will be to stay engaged and motivated.
Unfortunately, the end of the year can bring on a lot of stress. Once the work starts piling it on, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. Even though you may be busy, it’s important to take care of yourself by eating nutritiously, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and making healthy lifestyle decisions. During this time, the best we can do is prioritize health. If you feel too burnt out, find a relaxing activity. The healthier you feel, the less school you will have to miss and the easier it will be to stay engaged and motivated.
Don’t Stress the Test
Final exams are important, but you do not have to stress them all quarter long. Focus on the work you have now and that will naturally prepare you for what lies ahead. Additionally, if you have a solid foundation in your classes, you won’t feel so much pressure to do well on the final exams.
Final exams are important, but you do not have to stress them all quarter long. Focus on the work you have now and that will naturally prepare you for what lies ahead. Additionally, if you have a solid foundation in your classes, you won’t feel so much pressure to do well on the final exams.
Remember, you’ve made it through the majority of the school year. A few more months of hard work and dedication will pay off. You got this!
Sincerely,
The Wellness Team
The Wellness Team
