Welcome to the new academic year!!
This is such a great opportunity to start fresh, and I am so thrilled to be joining you for the ride!
**What do you want 2023/4 to look like?**
Here are some things for you to ponder as you enter this next stage. Remember that having some kind of planner/organizer is an important component on this journey. We will explore options together in our sessions.
Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy (These are some tips that I pulled from the book.)
- Set the table – Decide exactly what you want to accomplish. Write down your goals in your planner.
- Organize your tasks by value and priority. (Ask yourself – Is it more important for me to organize my room/closet, or get this schoolwork done now?)
- Prepare BEFORE you begin. Be sure you have everything you need at your desk each morning. (Be sure you are not working in your bed/bedroom.)
- Eat breakfast
- Coffee/tea/water
- Phone put to the side
- Do the most dreaded task (top priority) FIRST
Feeling anxious or stuck?
4-7-8 Breathing Method
- The 4-7-8 technique forces the mind and body to focus on regulating the breath, rather than replaying your worries. It can soothe a racing heart or calm frazzled nerves. It has been described as the natural tranquilizer for the nervous system.
Cold water in your face:
- The diving reflex – sends a signal to your body and IMMEDIATELY lowers your heart rate
- All of this happens as a reflex; there’s no conscious thought required. The parasympathetic nervous system take care of it for you. If your anxiety is spiking and you’re approaching a panic attack or you’re feeling totally deregulated, this could be a quick way to settle things down in the body.
Struggling to stay on task while working?
Interval timer – The purpose is not to take a break every five or ten minutes, but to reel you BACK IN if you have gotten distracted. It is a reminder to reset if needed. The little alarm will sound and you will know that you’ve only wasted a few minutes before your reset, rather than 45 minutes!
Feeling like there are not enough hours in a day?
Look at your daily schedule and chunk your time. Maybe every Tuesday from 2 to 4 you are free. Make that time STUDY time regardless of what assignments are coming up. There is always material to review!
Choose a place (OUTSIDE of your bedroom/home preferably) to go to during that time.
Do you get sucked into scrolling/social media/phone time?
Download and try out the Forest app.
Do you think it would help to have an accountability partner WHILE you are doing hw assignments and such?
Check out Focusmate
AND REMEMBER – I am here to help you, support you, cheer you on, and serve as your accountability partner as you take on life and crush your goals!