Flawed. & (still) worthy. |
Hey y'all! Welcome back today I'm going to be re-caping all the things i learned as a freshman! I hope this help put you at peace for high school and makes you excited for this fun journey! 1. be open minded The first piece of advice i have for you is to be open minded. Be ready for change this isn't what you're used to, but you can do this. Talk to the person next you even if you don't know them. The easiest way to make friends is to talk to people just be nice! Getting to know the people in your classes is key to having a enjoyable year. Besides you never know when you will need some one to help you with homework, eat with at lunch, or walk to class with. 2. plug in Find something to belong to this is very important because this is where you find your people. Join a club or sport you are interested in and love because then you will find a whole group of people you already have something in common with! BOOM, FRIENDS. 3. be super nice to your teachers THIS IS SO IMPORTANT. Be a good kid, put in the work in their class, ask questions, get help, talk to your teachers THEY ARE SUPER COOL PEOPLE. Because if you become comfortable with your teachers and get to know them and they get to know you as a student they can help you. YOUR TEACHERS ARE NOT TRYING TO FAIL YOU. Students failing looks so bad on teachers they don't want that, so if you're struggling talk to them work it out 9 times out of10 they are more than happy to help. Even if you don't like them and they are difficult be nice give them grace, because if you give them grace most of the time they will give you grace, and we all make mistakes. (even teachers) 4. your future starts now don't waste itHere you are, high school. Welcome to the big leagues we aren't in middle school anymore we've begun a whole new ball game. YOUR GRADES COUNT NOW BTW. Do not dismiss your school work because you're a freshman. Don't not join clubs because you are a freshman. Every opportunity you have to start building your college resume starts now. And yeah maybe it won't hurt you in the long run, but you also may be looking back as a senior thinking "i wish when i was a freshman..." because you barely get beat out of an acceptance letter, scholarship, or internship because of a dumb decision you made as a freshman. Don't survive high school thrive in it. 5. challenge yourselfIt's ok for you to be challenged it makes you a better person and student. Don't take the easy way out, make sure you are learning to the capacity you should be. Because its more fun to feel accomplished and work hard than to be lazy and bored. 6. have funYou only get to do high school once take advantage of it. It's important to take school seriously but this is still supposed to be the best time of your life so: Join the club, Try out for the team, Talk to the kid in 5th period, Sit with you lab partner at lunch, Go to the game, ask someone to Homecoming, audition for the play DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY AND ENJOY YOURSELF! i had so much fun freshman year an i hope these tips help you make yours enjoyable!!!! |
The first outfit I put together is this pink top from Nordstrom Rack, These black jeans from Old Navy (Rockstar Super Skinny) and my white slip on vans! I think this outfit is great for those days you're really feeling happy and productive and want to dress up a little more for school! |
Outfit #2 Everyday Casual
This next outfit is super easy and casual for the first few months of school before it gets too cold. I'm wearing this striped T from Nordstrom rack with these light washed jeans from Old navy (rockstar super skinny) with these ancient brown old navy sandals ,but any brown sandals will look great! |
Outfit #3 The Lazy days
This last outfit is my 'lazy Days" outfit for those days when its a big T-Shirt, leggings and Messy Bun day! |
Welcome back! Today's post is all about how I use my planner! The planner I'm using this year is a Kate Spade planner I will link below! I love this planner and highly recommend it if you're still in the market for a new planner for this 2017-18 school year!
1. Highlighting the outside of important dates
I always write down tests, events ,and homework and highlight over it. I don't have any specific colors or coding I just use whatever colors I'm feeling!
3. Crossing off days
4. Writing inspirational quotes in the margins
Another thing I like to do is use where there is space for notes I like to make doodles or write inspirational quotes. I find this to be really fun and effective.
Thank you for reading I hope this helped give you ideas on how to organize your planner! please send your BTS post request via my socials or email!
xoxo-Lily
Welcome back friends! I'm so sorry for the lack of posts ,but life has definitely gotten in the way lately. Today I'm coming back at you with my first post in my back to school series! it might be early for some people but I start high school in 14 days! I hope you enjoy this post and it inspires you to be organized and have a strong start to your school year!
Tip #1 Have an Agenda (and actually use it!)
My first tip is to have an agenda and actually use it! I know a lot of people now typically get an agenda at the beginning of the school year ,but the key is to stick with it and make sure you use it consistently! Get in the habit of writing down everything as it is given to you ,and checking it when you get home. (post all about how I use my agenda coming soon) |
Tip #2 When in doubt Highlight.
Personally I love highlighting and writing in different colored pens when I'm taking notes! For me taking the time to switch colors and highlight key words and phrases helps me stay more focused during a lesson and really soak in the topic. It also helps me remember the important parts of a lesson that I will need to know for tests or assignments. Using color in your notes is scientifically proven to help you remember things easier ,and highlighting and color coding can help make your notes more organized and aesthetically pleasing! (ps. I actually copied this out of my science notebook I didn't just do it this way for the picture I promise this method of note taking works! :) |
Tip #3 Use your time wisely
My next tip is to use your time wisely really get the most out of any time a teacher gives you at the end of class or any study halls you have. Honestly I am so guilty of this, instead of working on my homework with extra class time I decide to do it later "aka 9pm" The moral of the story is just do it when you're still in the "school zone" and the lesson is fresh on your mind.
Tip #4 Get it Done
On those nights when you have History test tomorrow ,a paper due ,and a math assignment. But its been a long day and you have NO motivation just take a "brain break" for 30mins-1hr and then get it done. Make sure you have a clean space, light a candle ,turn on a Spotify playlist ,and put your phone up. Get your head down and push through and just get it done! |
Thank you for reading! feel free to send me BTS post requests via all my socials!
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