Hi guys and welcome back to our channel.
My name is Cath Anne
and I'm the host of Homework Gelp
Global's the Homework Help Show
and this is Episode
42 of the show.
Here on the show we provide you
with valuable content for your
academic and student life.
Let's jump in.
So
it's 2019.
You're beginning a new semester
and a brand new year.
It can be challenging to make this transition
especially if you are
a little bit maybe sluggish
after the holidays.
So today we wanted to give you
five strategies that can ease that
transition and help you to jump
right back into a new
semester feeling fresh
and ready to take on the world.
The first strategy I wanted to talk about
is make smart resolutions,
and what I mean by smart is S
M A R T which is
the acronym for making a
smart goal.
Don't make vague statements about your goals.
A lot of times we will set goals
but we won't be able to attain them because
they are too vague.
This is where the smart acronym can
come in handy.
Use the smart acronym to make
defined and achievable goals.
Let's go through what the smart acronym stands
for. Make goals that are specific,
measurable,
attainable,
relevant,
and time bound.
For example don't say,
"I want to work out more."
Say, "I want to work out
three times a week." This is a very
specific goal.
It's not as vague as,
"I want to work out more.".
Measure that goal.
Keep track of it
and write down how many times
you actually go to the gym within the
run of a week.
This will help you measure your goal
and in the long run help you to be
more successful.
Make sure your goal is something that you are
able to attain.
So make sure it is attainable.
Don't set a goal that is too lofty.
For example if you are not going to
the gym at all now
maybe don't make a goal
to go seven days a week.
Start out with 3
and if you get more,
that's great.
Just make sure your goal is attainable.
You also want to make sure that your goal
is relevant.
Is it something that means something
to you? What Does losing
weight or getting fit,
going to the gym,
mean to you? Does It have meaning in your
life? Your goals should have meaning
because that will help motivate you along
the way. And if they don't have
meaning then you will be less likely
to achieve them.
And finally, you want to make sure that your
goals are time-bound.
Three times a week - that gives
you a logical timeframe
within which to work
and it can help you along the way to being
more successful.
So the second tip is have a plan
for how you are going to pay
for your semester
and also start paying
off student loan debt now.
Now that might seem like a large
goal to have in mind
however, just hear me out.
First, let's talk about what I first mentioned.
Make sure that you have everything in place
with student loans before
going into school.
If you're relying on student loans
there can be some issues
with administration
and things. So make sure that you have that
all lined up before you go into your second semester
to save you from dealing
with that administrative piece
and just being able to focus on your classes.
Second ,no one ever said that
you can't start paying
off your student loans when while you
are still in school consider getting
a part time job while you're in school.
If you're not too bogged down
with classes,
make small contributions to paying
off your student debt while you were in school
and future you will
thank you when you have way less
student debt when you are finished school.
Overall, just make sure
that all of your funding is in place
before you go into school so that you
do not have to worry about financial
things and that you are feeling secure
as you move into your academic career.
The third point I wanted to review
is make sure that you have all your
required textbooks before you enter
class.
There is nothing worse than going to
class and realizing that you don't
have a textbook that you need review
all your syllabus first
and go to the bookstore purchase your books
and make sure you are all set for class
so you're not feeling prepared.
My fourth point is more of a lifestyle
point.
Prep your meals. Mealprep can
help with time management.
Each Sunday take a few hours to
go grocery shopping
and get everything you need for the week
plan and a menu
and make meals in bulk
use a big pot
or a crock pot.
Make meals in bulk
and then freeze them throughout the week
so that you have something to quickly
grab while you are trying to focus on
school and you don't have to worry about meals
smoothies are also a great option
for a breakfast grab
and go make a batch of muffins
and have them on hand free self
in the morning so you can grab it
and run out the door to take the
bus or drive to school.
And my fifth point is
know your support network.
When things get stressful at school it
can be really helpful to know that you
have some people in your life that you can
fall back on
and that you can rely on.
Some students living at a distance from
their families may not have
these building connections so it
can help to foster these relationships.
Reach out to these people before
you go back to school
and ask if they're willing to help
with anything while you were in school.
Do you need to drive to school
when it is a big snowstorm
and know someone that has a truck?
Connect
with them and see if they'd be willing to do this.
Do you need a respite from school
or being in the city?
Maybe you have family living outside
the city could you visit them on the
weekend and just have some downtime
to do some studying at their home.
These are all ways to foster
relationships
but also to secure your support
network so that you feel comfortable
moving into a new semester
and that you feel secure having that
support network especially if you're living
away from home.
OK so that's it for me this week guys,
I hope this was of benefit.
Happy New Year
and I am so happy for you
going into 2019
and a new semester.
We will be along for the ride,
so we can't wait to hear what's
in store for you.
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Happy 2019.
Have a great week guys, talk soon,
take care.