{"id":8661,"date":"2025-09-30T14:53:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=8661"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:58:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:58:04","slug":"five-terrific-tips-and-tricks-for-the-beginning-of-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=8661","title":{"rendered":"Five Terrific Tips and Tricks for the Beginning of School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hifza Shaik \u201827
\nEE\u00a0<\/em>Staff Writer<\/span><\/p>\n

The start of school brings on many different emotions, such as excitement, optimistism, nervousness, or anxiety. Maybe you feel them all, but here are 5 terrific tips and tricks to crush the school year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Stay organized and on-top of tasks:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It is so important to keep track of assignments and other responsibilities you may have. By staying organized, you\u2019ll have a better idea of what you need to accomplish in a day and it will prevent you from turning in assignments late or completely forgetting about them all together. On top of that, staying on top of your tasks will lead you to feel less stressed and overwhelmed all the time, which is how many high school students truthfully do feel. Many students benefit from keeping a planner to write out everything they have to do or use an online resource to do the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Try new things:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Doing something out of your comfort zone is so freeing and it is something that everyone should try and do. Join that club or take that class or tryout for that sport. You may end up really liking something that you hadn’t imagined before, so it’s so important to branch out. Even if you don’t end up enjoying it, it’s still a valuable learning experience that you shouldn\u2019t take for granted. Along with that, trying something new gives you the opportunity to meet new people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Making sleep a priority:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Getting enough sleep is something that almost every high school student struggles with. It’s difficult to manage school, extracurricular activities, sports, jobs, and other responsibilities while also maintaining a proper sleep schedule. However, the importance of sleep is often overlooked as homework and studying take a lot of time. But, getting enough sleep has everlasting benefits on your mood, brain, and your overall health. Try to go to bed at the same time every night and try to get 8 hours of sleep, and you\u2019ll see the positive impacts that it has on your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Keeping a positive attitude and mindset:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          A bad test score or a difficult day can dampen your mood, but it’s important to stay positive for the future. By keeping a positive mindset, you\u2019ll allow yourself to do even better on the next test. It builds your learning and resilience, which are really important life skills to have. Additionally, it\u2019ll improve your mental health and make you feel good about yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Have fun!:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            It is really important to have a good work-life balance. Yes, it is important to stay on top of your grades and other responsibilities, but it is equally important to have a good time too. Hang out with your friends, go to the game, or eat out. Do whatever helps you unwind. It can seem like too much trying to fit everything into your schedule, but it is always important to keep time aside to kick back and relax with the people you love.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Feature Photo Courtesy: Anthony Wayne Schools<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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