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GET INVOLVED in clubs, activities, sports, etc.
Set specific, realistic GOALS:
Break down big goals into actionable smaller REALISTIC steps; COMMIT to WORKING HARD!
POSITIVE, GROWTH MINDSET
Stretch your comfort zone & learn from setbacks. Perfection is not realistic.
TIME MANAGEMENT – PLAN AHEAD; ORGANIZE. Set up a STUDY AREA.
Bring what you need to class & bring home notebooks, texts, pens, calculator. Take good notes
Set up a SCHEDULE /CALENDAR
Consciously schedule time! Identify things that distract you (eliminate or decrease). Use planners, wall calendars, or app (Todoist Microsoft To Do. Calendly iStudiez Pro myHomework Power Planner.ClickUp)
*See a counsellor to help with time management & stress
See homework as a priority; decide how much time you are willing to allot for homework & studying; effort correlates to success. *don’t let procrastination tell you that avoiding is a good thing
SLEEP, HEALTHY EATING, EXERCISE, HEALTHY SOCIAL LIFE (limit screen time)
PAUSE to make smart decisions. Don’t put anything on SOCIAL MEDIA that is potentially embarrassing, harmful or mean (grandma check).
UTILIZE SUPPORT early before falling behind.
Teachers, Grade Level Advisers, tutorials or tutors can help with academics
Manage ANXIETY & STRESS by giving your nervous system tiny "safety signals" throughout the day (build calm-under-pressure, resilience).
Physiological Sigh: Deep breath through your nose, followed by long, slow exhale out your mouth
Simple stretches or “Shake it off": Shrug your shoulders, roll your neck, stretch or shake it off to physically release trapped adrenaline and tension.
Sensory grounding: Look around & name objects to bring your mind back to the present or think of a person, place or thing that brings you comfort (in as much detail as possible).
Panoramic Vision: Keep your head still and slowly sweep your eyes side to side. Widening your view signals to your brain that you're safe and out of danger.
Hum a low tune for a few seconds. The vibrations in your throat activate your vagus nerve to kick off your body's "rest" mode.
Appreciate something / someone in your life
Small daily habits add up to calm & resilience because your nervous system loves small, consistent signals that it’s safe!
COUNSELLORS can help with emotional (anxiety…) or social issues & work with you on skills to help you succeed both academically & emotionally.
Be the best version of yourself & good vibes to your peers, your teachers, your parents… !
Does someone you know have any of these signs that might indicate problematic VIDEO GAMING?
Playing more than 1-2 hrs a day of video games?
Spending so much time playing video games that it causes problems with home, school and extracurricular activities?
Neglecting sleep, physical activity, and other basic needs in order to spend time playing video games?
Gets upset or irritable when it is time to stop playing, or when asked to stop playing?
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