Your information is all filled in and your essays have been written to perfection. You click submit and finally, you wait. And wait. And wait… After you submit your college applications, there’s a ton of waiting involved actually. You thought finishing them was the hard part, but now you’re anxious. Here’s how to get through… Continue reading Getting Through Waiting for College Decisions
Tag: productivity
College: Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About Competition
Let’s play a word association game. Orange. Juice. Pepsi. Cola. College…. *pause*. There are so many mixed emotions surrounding college ranging from terrified to overjoyed. And who could forget about applications? I know so many people are glad to be past the search-and-apply stage of their academic career. Getting into college has always been a meticulous… Continue reading College: Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About Competition
Five Reasons to Get a Job This Summer
With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to trade in our books and pencils for hour sheets and paychecks. Others of us aren’t quite convinced to give up our summer vacation for a job. There are tons of positives to getting a summer job. Here are five reasons why you should… Continue reading Five Reasons to Get a Job This Summer
Making an Inspo Board!
Surrounding ourselves with positivity is always a good thing, especially in spaces we most often occupy. For me this is definitely my room. An inspiration board can help provide motivation to be productive, encouraging words, and add a bright appeal to your room. Here are my steps for creating an inspiration board: Gather some references–… Continue reading Making an Inspo Board!
To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Studied Question
“To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question.” – Nia’s version of Hamlet, 2017 Us teens tend to love our sleep but at what costs? Between schoolwork and extracurricular activities and other obligations, nowadays it seems like we’re forced to choose between productivity and sleep. Personally, I know my limits. After a certain… Continue reading To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Studied Question
Focusing around Finals
As I write this, I sit by a half empty box of tissues with a headache, but it’s just a reminder that life keeps moving no matter what. Fourth quarter is almost here along with all of our lovely finals, AP exams, and the dreaded SAT. Now more than ever we have to kick it… Continue reading Focusing around Finals
#Goals
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” –French writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery We are now well into the New Year of 2017: new opportunities, new looks, new year, new me right? For some it’s just another day of the year. But others find the New Year as a time to set resolutions or… Continue reading #Goals