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gentle reminder for when you feel demotivated

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  • there’s nothing wrong with feeling demotivated, so please don’t punish yourself for that – everyone, even the most successful people in the world, can fall into a slump
  • you can do it
  • i believe in you
  • it’s not going to be as bad as you think
  • don’t place too high expectations on yourself, especially when you’re feeling low
  • set small and specific goals – little steps are always important
  • print out or write down what you need to do and put that note where you know you’re going to see it
  • set yourself a specific time for when you’re going to start working on something, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself if you’re unable to
  • see what others are doing and achieving, and use that as motivation instead of comparing yourself to them and putting yourself down
  • call for help from others to cheer you on when you can’t do it on your own
  • counter your negative thoughts with positive ones
  • think about the benefits of doing the task, instead of the difficulties it will take to get there
  • take deep breaths and take a step back when things become too overwhelming or the stress takes over (here’s a written breathing exercise, or a gif you can breathe along with)
  • take breaks, don’t overload yourself
  • if you think that your schedule is becoming more and more of the same thing every single day, that can heavily impact your motivation - so try your best to try something new, or even just do something that you would usually do in a different way, or with a different outlook; it doesn’t matter if the change you make is big or small, because every attempt goes towards progress
  • when you’ve completed what you needed to, or even just worked at it a little bit, make sure to congratulate yourself, because you’re trying and i’m so proud of you for that
  • try your best, because your best is good enough
  • you got this
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50 things present-me would tell senior-in-high-school-me:

  1. You’re gonna change your mind about your major.
  2. Seriously, just pick Accounting.
  3. At the very least, save yourself from playing credits catch-up later on by not taking just 4 classes one semester, and putting off most of the gen. ed requirements till your junior year kthanks
  4. You don’t need to have a friend with you to go to school clubs. Would be nice to have them there, but they don’t want to make time for it and you do. So DO IT!
  5. Don’t freak out too much about being involved either. You already saw in high school how doing so does nothing good for you.
  6. You’re gonna go to therapy. Might as well do it now instead of waiting till the second semester.
  7. If you want a gap year, take it. Doesn’t matter if all your other friends are doing college in the Fall, you’ll soon discover that they will all start going down different paths anyway.
  8. You’re a commuter, so spend more time on campus!
  9. Get your license before going!!
  10. Follow up with people. Those girls from that sorority who reached out to you could’ve been some great networks/friends.
  11. Re-discover your interests. Refresh your mind on Korean, start that blog, or just read for enjoyment again.
  12. Go to the gym!!
  13. Don’t eat all that junk food. You were doing so well with the diet change :’(
  14. You will find your purpose and motivation among all this commotion. Don’t worry.
  15. There will be many presentations. And you will do just fine.
  16. Ditch that one annoying kid. No, he is not slightly awkward yet kind. He is a self-proclaimed “nice guy” who will creep you out multiple times before crossing the line.
  17. Don’t even look in his direction during orientation. 
  18. Don’t be afraid to make friends with the international kids.
  19. Sure, they hang out mostly among themselves… and it still intimidates a bit now… but just go for it! There are some cool people you’ll meet later on.
  20. Study by yourself. Take up the invites to study with friends, but do most of it alone because the whole group method isn’t working so well.
  21. Say hi to the people you sit next to on the first day.
  22. Large gaps between classes actually suck. Have them closer together, except for lunch/dinner times.
  23. You actually like having 3-4 classes in one day. It frees up most of the week for work, fun, or studying, and it feels good to be busy.
  24. Put part of your paychecks in your savings, dammit.
  25. Get close to your favorite professors.
  26. Don’t fill out the FAFSA last minute.
  27. Don’t feel bad about being waitlisted for your first choice. This one’s much better ;)
  28. Most of your fears towards dorming and going out of state for college ended up not being true. It would still cost a lot of money, but you would have definitely been “worth it.”
  29. You can still grow as a person despite being a commuter.
  30. Seriously. Plus, the people around you will remind you how jealous they are of the perks that come with it.
  31. You are going to study abroad, and you’re gonna love every second of it.
  32. You will get over your fear of needles! About time
  33. Make time for dating and fun romance-y things.
  34. You’re gonna face and overcome things you thought you never would. Be proud.
  35. Travel by yourself. Don’t wait around for other people to tag along. You are ready, and its not that hard.
  36. Do allll the extra credit.
  37. Take that drawing class.
  38. Don’t minor in Psychology.
  39. Actually go ahead, those were some interesting and useful classes. Just don’t expect to stick with it. You won’t have space for all the requirements in your schedule.
  40. Don’t be afraid to do things that interest you by yourself. Literally no one is watching you, or waiting to see you fail.
  41. Attend some workshops.
  42. Get that LinkedIn account set up.
  43. You will have some rude and sarcastic professors. Just ride out the wave of cringe it occasionally sets upon the classroom.
  44. Don’t walk to class with your phone stuck to your face. Admire your surroundings. ooh nature
  45. Do important things face to face, like submitting a scholarship application. Sometimes technology just fails us. >:(
  46. Online textbooks are the way to go.
  47. You don’t need friends in every class, but you need someone to contact about homework when you miss a day.
  48. Sometimes classes during holidays are necessary.
  49. Studying doesn’t stop when you’re let out for breaks.
  50. You can have good grades AND fun!

thanks for reading! What would you tell your young teenage-self?;

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