Author: Will '20
It’s Thursday night. You have four solids this term and unfortunately left all four classes of homework for tonight. You get home and decide to immediately begin working. You’re going to start your work when you get home, and by staying focused, you’ll finish before it gets too late. You decide to quickly grab a snack and take a break. Before you know it, it’s 8 pm and you haven’t even begun your work. So, how do you avoid this situation? And, more generally, how do you efficiently—and realistically—get all your work finished in a timely manner?
Lastly, be kind to yourself. Going to bed too late becomes a vicious cycle in which work takes longer and longer. Make sure you are conscious of your mental wellness, and be aware of the fact that your health is more important than any grade in any class.
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Are you someone who needs a break from the stresses of being in high school? Well, here are three HIPE approved ways to get what Jenn calls: "a natural high."
1. Download the NikeRun app (it's free on the app store) and go on some mid-week runs. The app lets you listen to running inspired podcasts, enables you to track your miles and times, and helps you stay motivated by setting weekly reminders for you to run. In a matter of weeks, you'll not only have a better headspace but physically feel better as well! 2. Bake! With the holidays fast approaching, making dessert is always a great way to stay festive. There's also no better reward than fresh cookies after completing your work. If you want to be inspired, here are two websites you can check out: https://www.marthastewart.com/312772/banana-bread https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/halloween-party-cutout-cookies/ 3. Spend your afternoon outside. Even if you have a lot of work to complete before the next day, it might be beneficial for you to try working in a park or your backyard. It's important to find solutions to make you happy and fulfilled throughout the week; that way, you will not only produce better work but feel more satisfied and relaxed in the process. Author: Yotam T ‘21
If you’re anything like me, after a long day of school and sports, you’ll go home and tell yourself you don’t have the energy to do homework. You’ll turn on your laptop and play some online videogame, binge that Netflix show with a name you cannot remember, or watch your favorite Youtuber’s newest vlog. Instead, try a nap and see how it treats you. Naps are sacred and undervalued, and once you figure out your ideal amount of nap time, you will find yourself waking up with more energy, being less tired, and most importantly having the determination to finish all of your homework. Waking up from a nap is like a reset button on your day. It allows you to keep yourself in check, making sure you are getting what you need to get done within the small fragments of your day that are divided by your nap time. You will come to a point where you realize that napping is like the break between double periods that your mind needs so it can reorganize itself. So take a nap, see how it feels. It may be new and scary the first time, but it will grow on you to the extent where at 2:50, when school gets out, taking a nap will be the thing you look forward to doing most when you get home |
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