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Being ready to take on each school day really boils down to a good routine. A lot of the stuff you need to do to get ready for school can be done the night before when you have more time. If you don't have a lot of time in the evening after school, prepare what you can on the weekend so it's ready to go for each day. Then, in the morning, all you need to concern yourself with is getting ready and heading out the door.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhat's the best way to study and do homework before school each day?
Ashley Pritchard, MAAshley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.
School CounselorTry to spend 20 minutes studying each subject at night. That way you won't have to cram for your exams later on. Also, make sure you do all of your homework every night so you don't miss assignments or turn them in late. - QuestionBecause I'm super lazy (I'm 12), my mom makes my lunch in the morning whilst I get ready so the food is a little fresher. Is that fine?
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Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou certainly shouldn't consider it "super lazy" that your mom makes your lunch for you in the morning. If she's happy to do it for you, there's nothing wrong with that! As you get older, you might decide that you no longer want your mom to make your lunch for you, and that's okay too. Just make sure to tell her regularly that you appreciate the things she does for you. - QuestionIs it a problem if I don't get 8-10 hours of sleep because I go to bed late?How.com.vn Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerExperts recommend that teenagers get 8-10 hours of sleep each night for optimal health. Some can get by with less, but this isn't as common as other teenagers would like for you to believe. Perhaps you could try an experiment: Monitor your energy and mood for a week while maintaining your usual sleep schedule. Then, try to go to bed a little earlier the next week, so that you're getting at least 8 hours of sleep. Monitor your energy and mood each day. If you found you had more energy and a better mood during the second week, then you should make getting more sleep a priority. But if there's no real difference, then maybe it's not a big issue for you.
Tips
- A checklist with your evening and morning routines will help you remember everything until it all becomes habitual.[16]Thanks
- If you're finding that it's taking you too long to wake up in the morning, try setting your alarm across your room. That way, you'll need to walk over to it in order to turn it off. Doing this may help you wake up.Thanks
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- Try to go to bed early. Avoid TV or bright lights right before bed. Cozy up in bed and think about something you love to help you fall asleep and have good, restful dreams.
- Remember that a routine isn't built in one day. It may take you time to build up a habit of being prepared for school every day.
- Make sure to have paper and pencils and all that good stuff in your book bag ready to go in the evening for the next day.
References
- ↑ https://thesleepdoctor.com/2018/08/21/8-ways-to-help-your-child-get-ready-for-the-school-sleep-routine/
- ↑ https://thesleepdoctor.com/2018/08/21/8-ways-to-help-your-child-get-ready-for-the-school-sleep-routine/
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-homework-tips/morning-routine-for-school
- ↑ https://savedyouaspot.com/2015/09/15/how-to-be-prepared-for-school-every-day/
- ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 4 November 2019.
- ↑ https://savedyouaspot.com/2015/09/15/how-to-be-prepared-for-school-every-day/
- ↑ https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/understanding-childs-challenges/simple-changes-at-home/8-ways-to-make-school-morning-routines-easier
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31102877/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16298774/
- ↑ https://thesleepdoctor.com/2018/08/21/8-ways-to-help-your-child-get-ready-for-the-school-sleep-routine/
- ↑ https://www.suu.edu/blog/2020/12/student-morning-routine.html
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29073412/
- ↑ https://www.suu.edu/blog/2020/12/student-morning-routine.html
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/5-simple-things-you-should-do-every-sunday-night-to-prepare-for-the-week-ahead.html
- ↑ https://www.superhealthykids.com/parenting/8-tips-for-a-stress-free-school-morning-routine/
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To prepare for each school day, start out by checking your schedule for the next day and making sure you have everything you will need in your backpack. For example, if you have gym class tomorrow, make sure that you have your gym clothes. Most importantly, double-check that all your homework is in your bag. Then, lay out your outfit for the next day to make it easier to get dressed. Finally, make sure that your alarm is set for the right time in the morning. For more tips on establishing a normal routine and eating a healthy breakfast, read on!
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