As we rapidly head towards the end of January, we also head towards that other dreaded point: back to school!<\/p>\n
We know it can be a big downer when you\u2019ve been living the life over the summer, hitting the beach with your mates, chilling out and not having to worry about hitting snooze on the alarm!<\/p>\n
But getting back into the school spirit can be done. Check out our top tips below to help you beat the back-to-school blues this coming term.<\/p>\n
One of the best ways to beat those blues is to remind yourself of all the good stuff that comes along with heading back to school (we promise there are lots!) and giving yourself some great things to look forward to.<\/p>\n
Here are our tips to help you get started:<\/p>\n
The thought of being assigned homework again might not fill you with joy, but some brand-new stationery can definitely help to motivate you!<\/p>\n
Who doesn\u2019t love cracking open a new notebook and choosing their new signature pen for the year?<\/p>\n
Think about what you\u2019d like to achieve and change this new school term. Is there anything you want to do differently? What do you want to start doing, and what do you want to stop doing?<\/p>\n
Write them out in your new notebook and refresh yourself throughout the term.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget to check out some of our other great blogs about how to set <\/em>successful goals<\/em><\/a> this school year!<\/em><\/p>\n We bet there were a few things you wanted to do this summer when it started. Now you\u2019re reaching the end, and you haven\u2019t done them!<\/p>\n From checking out that new skate park or visiting a different beach, clearing out your wardrobe, updating your resume or spending some quality time with your parents – make a list of how you want to spend your time before heading back to school and end summer on a high!<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy other the summer to get lost in our own worlds and forget to keep in touch with everyone, save a couple of our best mates.<\/p>\n Why not check in with those you haven\u2019t heard from and make plans to catch up over lunch? Nothing better than knowing you\u2019ve got some friendly faces waiting to hang out with when you get back to school.<\/p>\n Failing to prepare is preparing to fail and all that! Spend some time making sure your first full week of outfits are clean, ironed and ready to go.<\/p>\n Polish your shoes, iron your shirts and match up all your socks – you\u2019ll definitely thank yourself for this one!<\/p>\n A happy tummy equals a happy and switched-on mind. Don\u2019t skip breakfast, especially this first week.<\/p>\n Get some fresh fruit on the go, grab some healthy cereal and a good cuppa and make sure you hit the ground running feeling fueled and fresh for the classroom.<\/p>\n Giving yourself something to look forward to for the term ahead is a great way to get excited about returning to school. What club have you always wanted to be a part of but isn\u2019t currently happening at school?<\/p>\n Whether a film or book club, board game club or table tennis – think about what you want to bring together and chat with your teachers about getting started.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re entering a pivotal school year or preparing to make subject choices, getting ahead with your ideas for your potential future career is a top-notch way to feel excited about what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find heaps of ways to do this right here at Explore Careers. You can get started by checking out our Careers Quiz<\/a>, Employer Profiles<\/a>, or Job board<\/a>!<\/p>\n3. Make a \u2018Goodbye Summer!\u2019 checklist.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
4. Check in with your classmates.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
5. Plan out your first week of outfits.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
6. Prep a breakfast of champions.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
7. Think about starting a club.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
8. Get ahead with your career plans.<\/strong><\/h5>\n