AdVICE from Thor

For each edition, Thor will present some real world examples of social and emotional struggles we might go through in our lives. Thor will follow up with advice on how to deal with the situation by resolving the issue at hand. These stories might help you!

Owen Big: Thor, I’m in a bit of a pickle, man. Last week I was on a college visit with my buddy and I wanted to buy a gnarly sweatshirt, but I didn’t have enough money. He covered the $50 and asked me to pay it back sometime this week, but because I’m so busy with school and extracurriculars, I don’t have a job to get this cash to him. What should I do?

Thor: Thanks for writing in, Owen. It sounds to me like you’re a considerate young man and you don’t want to be unreliable for your friend. You could potentially ask around your neighborhood for errands to earn some money when you get a free moment. Or, if you don't have the time, he may be understanding if you explain your circumstance and ask for an extension. 

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Norma Leigh Smart: Hey Thor. Throughout my high school career, I’ve been a proactive and driven student with a typically strong performance academically. But now I’m in my senior year and I’ve been hit by a heavy case of “senioritis.” I want to finish my high school experience strong to be able to keep my standing for college, but I don’t know how I should go about regaining my motivation. Could you help me out please?

Thor: I’m really glad you brought this up, Norma. A lot of students don’t know how to combat the loss of motivation they encounter throughout their senior year. Some things I often don’t see suggested include going to bed earlier, deleting distracting apps while you’re trying to be productive, and establishing more clear goals for yourself. I’ve heard you can listen to Baroque music too, but that’s kind of a bore, isn’t it?

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Moe DeGrasse: Hello Thor, I’m coming to you with some frustration. At my house, we have a tradition where we alternate chores between me and my brother. For instance, this means I’m supposed to mow the lawn every other week. It’s been a rather effective system for years. But recently, my brother’s been neglecting his responsibilities and it’s coming back on me with our parents. How do I get him to hold up his end of the bargain?

Thor: Moe, my guy. I totally feel you there. Siblings can be super frustrating when it comes to trying to keep the peace. Before you go to your parents about the situation though, I want you to consider something. If your network of chores has been consistent with your brother for years now, perhaps there’s something occupying his mind? Talk to him to see if this is the case. There’s a good chance the chores will work like normal if you have an open, relaxed conversation. Take care.

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Estelle Hertz: Alright man, I’m having a real hard time. This seems like something everyone knows, but I’m totally out of the loop. I’m desperate. What’s a forklift?

Thor: Usually food.