Hello, please tag this as 'jaydisblues' I'm Jaydi, and I'm really worried because I've only got 3 weeks left until I go back to high school. I'm a senior, so this is my last year before starting college. Whenever the end of summer comes along, I always feel really miserable and down because I feel as if all my freedom gets taken away. Have you got any tips for feeling happy about going back to school or tips to generally make you feel good about each day, not just days during the holidays? X
Hi Jaydi
School gets me down too, its actually when a lot of my depressive episodes occur, I’ve never had one during holiday or the summer. You all of a sudden have to work full time, going from basically nothing and its like a shock to the mind sometimes. I do a couple of things that make me feel better during the school year and keep me motivated.
One thing I like to do is doing my homework in a coffee shop or public place. Not ony do I usually get more of my work done, but I also just like the atmosphere of it, its calming and I like people watching, plus the coffee or whatever food I get there is really good too.
Another thing I do is plan plan plan. I get a really nice agenda every year (so I actually use it) and I not only schedule classes or appointments but also when to do homework, so I can plan my free time and look forward to it. Sometimes it gets cancelled due to homework being harder than expected or unforeseen events but otherwise its nice to know that I have some time where I can do whatever I want.
Finally make time for friends and sleep. If you miss one practice set, its not the end of world as long as you know what you need to know to get a passing grade. Hang out with friends and have your “happy” time its okay to do that (as long as you’re doing well in school)
I hope this helps and good luck with your studies!
~Casey
