School Year Struggles: Pros and Cons

It's the end of October. Some of us have taken the PSAT, SAT, PLAN, ACT, Writing Challenge, and numerous other non-standardized tests and quizzes.

We've been to parties and sports events and dances and other school events.

We've (unfortunately) had some long nights of school work, but we've also had some nights with friends!

The school year definitely has a lot of stressful elements, but it's important not to forget the fun things that the year will bring as well! As a list lover, one important thing for me is always to create a list of things I'm looking forward to and things I'm not as pleased about... it makes the year more approachable and easier to tackle! 

Idea: make a pro/con list of everything you're looking forward to in the year and everything that will be a challenge, and discover how everything can be positive.

Part of my list...

things to look forward to/pros:

• time with friends--spend quality time even when you dont have any
• the induction of this year's fall wardrobe -- a little style makes everything fun
• busy week/weekends--so many cool experiences to be had! 

things that might be difficult/cons:

• year long history paper--it might be hard, but how cool is this opportunity? plus, it's good practice.
• excessive homework & work load--learning time management
• busy week/weekends--ditto^

This is a hard part of the year, because it feels like the beginning of the school year, but its far enough in that you might be buried in work.
My advice to you (and myself) is to make the best of this time!

xo
love, emma