no matter how hard high school is, it’s important to always take care of yourself. here are some of the ways I’ve found to keep me a little happier and healthier during the school year.
sleep. getting enough sleep is SO SO SO important, especially in your teens. I definitely struggled to get enough sleep in high school, but I definitely performed best when I was well-rested.
sleep deficit adds up over time-- one short night isn’t as bad as 5 short nights in a row.
the best way to consistently get good sleep is to stick to a schedule. Set a time for yourself to go to sleep and wake up, and stick with it.
keep your phone away from your bed at night. it’s distracting, and blue-light interferes with sleep.
if you struggle to wake up when it’s still dark outside, find a sunlight alarm clock like this one. the brightness will gradually increase, slowly waking you up.
try lavender essential oils geared towards helping you sleep. you can use these in aroma diffusers, baths, or put some on your pillow.
do the things you love! don’t do activities you hate just because you think it will help you get into a good college. sign up for clubs, try out new sports, find volunteer work, play an instrument. find something that makes you happy and stick with it! genuine passion shows through on college apps.
take breaks and give yourself scheduled time to unwind. I find I am able to relax best when all of the tasks I needed to do are complete. take a bath, get some fresh air, spend some time with friends and family, read a book. do things that take your thoughts away from school for a while.
exercise is also a great way to relieve stress. it clears your mind and brings more oxygen to your brain. find ways to get moving that you actually enjoy, whether it’s running outside or playing badminton with friends
make an effort to spend time with people you care about. Hang out with friends, family, extended family. Don’t waste your time on toxic people or relationships-- it will just add more stress and unhappiness in the long run.
save money. it’s easy to feel like you need to buy all these new products because you see people on instagram and youtube using them. just remember it’s part of their job to recommend those things, and you don’t actually need them.
track your spending with apps like Mint. this will help you become more aware of where you are spending your money, and keep small expenses from adding up without your knowledge.
make a budget plan and stick to it.
use programs like Unidays and Honey to search for the best deals and discounts, but don’t use coupons or sales as an excuse to spend even more money.
I hope these were helpful! let us know if you have any more questions about high school and we will do our best to answer.
