Things I Wish I Knew Before This School Year
Things I Wish I Knew Before This School Year At the beginning of the school year , we all have big expectations — I’ll stay organized, I’ll do all my homework on time, I’ll never procrastinate. But somewhere along the way, the motivation fades. We get tired, assignments pile up, and we slip into old habits. The truth? Losing motivation is normal — but it’s not the end of the story. You can gain it back by starting small: clean your desk, finish one small task, or spend 15 minutes revisiting your goals. Action brings motivation, not the other way around. 1. Staying organized saves more stress than you think. In the first few weeks, I thought I could “just remember” everything — deadlines, homework, events. By mid-term, my desk looked like a paper storm. A simple planner or calendar app could have saved me a lot of last-minute panic. 2. Sleep is not optional. I underestimated how much sleep impacts focus . One late-night study session often left me foggy and unproductive...
