Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Senioritis

Just a Common Cold?
by: Sierra Holter


With only six weeks left in the first semester, many seniors are finding it hard to pay attention, stay awake in class, and even do do sports. This lack of motivation is called Senioritis. The scary thing about this common 12th grade disease is that it can strike anytime. It can be first semester, second semester or even on the last day of school. You may feel that your Senioritis isn't so bad, or that it'll go away with time, but that's not true. Like any other illnesses, the only way to get rid of it is to do something about it. Here are some helpful tips to kick your Senioritis to the curb and enjoy your senior year.

1.) Keep yourself occupied- The more extracurricular activities you're involved in the less likely you are to slack off and become lazy.


2.) Eat Breakfast- If you feel more awake during the day, you'll be more likely to get through the whole day and even do your homework at night.


3.) Stay Positive- Maybe you didn't win Homecoming, or you're failing a class, just keep a smile on your face and breathe. The more you let stress get to you, the more likely you are to just give up and let Senioritis take control.


4.) Take time for YOURSELF- You may be so busy your senior year that you forget what really matters. Stressing about a college or about a club that you're president of isn't the most important thing. YOU are the most important person your senior year. Everything you do this year affects your future life in some ways. If you can't take time out to enjoy the awesome person you are then you already let Senioritis win.


Lastly Seniors, don't slack off. I know first hand that it's hard to stay on top of your work, especially this year, but don't freak out, stay calm and work hard. Everything you're stressing about will pay off, whether it is a college you're applying to or a part-time job you got, your hard work will be something to someone. Don't get depressed when things don't go exactly as planned. Remember, you've got six more months of school left and the rest of your life to become something great. So next time you feel Senioritis coming on, stop, breathe, and remember YOU have the power to be your best.