DEAR NANCY |
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Starting the new Year on the Right Foot
Dear Nancy,
This year was really tough for me. I’ve gone through a lot that I don’t want to dwell on anymore. I’m having difficulties keeping the past in the past in order to focus on the future. I also have such poor grades, because I was slacking off, that even I am embarrassed by them. I don’t know what to do. From the looks of it nothing will make this next year any better.
Sincerely,
Tearing up 2016 Calendars
This year was really tough for me. I’ve gone through a lot that I don’t want to dwell on anymore. I’m having difficulties keeping the past in the past in order to focus on the future. I also have such poor grades, because I was slacking off, that even I am embarrassed by them. I don’t know what to do. From the looks of it nothing will make this next year any better.
Sincerely,
Tearing up 2016 Calendars
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Dear Tearing up 2016 Calendars,
I shall begin by calling you a Negative Nelly, because that is your first problem that you are going to have starting off the new year. I understand how it can be difficult to stay positive when these burdens are wearing you down, but you have to try. Luckily, I came prepared, armed with simple things you can do to try and stay lighthearted. You have probably already seen this all over the internet, but I still think it is a good one. You’ll want to grab a jar and some sticky notes, because we are about to get a little crafty! Everyday this year write one thing good that happened to you and put it in the jar. This could be as simple as, “I found a pretty rock!”, or “My mom bought my favorite chinese food today for dinner!” At the end of the year you can pull them all out and be reminded of all the good things in your life. If you experience something negative, try to find the silver lining. An example is, “A high school boyfriend just broke my heart and I can’t imagine my life without him. However, I can imagine all the college boys I’ll be meeting in my future as a single pringle ready to mingle!” |
Lastly, you can try to add to someone else’s life by being positive. If your friend is having a hard time as well, don’t be negative too, because two negatives don’t make a positive, well except for in math. Contributing positivity to his/her life will not only lift his/her spirits, but also your own, because you see first hand the transformations a good mentality can create.
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As for your past, try not to focus on it by imagining your future better and brighter. While you are still imagining the future, think about the steps you need to take to reach your goals, and hop to it! Nothing is stopping you and there are always people in the world who can help if you think there is. I am not saying forget your past, remember it and learn from it, so you can prevent the not so good things from happening again.
Academics; take it one day at a time. Use your agenda to write down what you have to do and when it is due. Try to use it every day and cross out what you have done. I cannot express how good it feels to eliminate something off a list and with it eliminating any anxiety or stress about the assignment. You also need to end the procrastination. If you realize you are relaxing or having fun when you have assignments in the back of your mind weighing you down, stop. Click the power button on the remote or on your computer, say goodbye to your friends, because they can wait. |
By avoiding your responsibilities you are only making your situation worse by building up your “To Do” list, stress, and anxiety. Once this has been built up, most high schoolers decide to give up and accept the bad outcome. By prioritizing your time you can avoid this and begin working towards a successful future. What is more important? Video Games for three hours, that you are fully capable of pausing and can result with you living in your parent's basement in your 30’s, or committing to the life that you cannot pause, and putting in the hours now so you can relax in Hawaii for either a vacation or retirement? Personally, I would choose the latter, because even though it has a rocky path to get there, the end result is so much sweeter.
I hope this has given you a head start on your New Year. By keeping a positive mentality and making the right decisions, I truly believe you can have a better year than last year. If you need any further assistance please contact one of the guidance counselors or the school psychologist. Sincerely,
Nancy |
Those To Contact
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Coyle, Jessica
School Psychologist 304-6133 [email protected] Dubey, Sarah Guidance Counselor 304-6140 [email protected] |
Knueppel, Kon
Guidance Counselor 304-6164 [email protected] Kohnke, Megan Guidance Counselor 304-6268 [email protected] |