When you hear the word senioritis you think of the lack of motivation and stress that comes with the final year of high school, and as the first semester starts coming to a close and winter break just ended, the dreaded senioritis is kicking in. Grades might start to fall, and parents might be getting mad, so how do we counteract it?
There are a few simple solutions. The first one is to have a planner and write down everything you have to do for the day that way you can keep yourself accountable. The second solution is to keep a positive attitude and environment, like a calm room to study and a teacher or adult you can rely on to motivate and keep you on track. “It’s hard to find motivation to do schoolwork when the transcript that I send to colleges won’t include my senior year. Being 18 and able to just sign myself out of school early is crazy, not that I’ve done that a lot but it’s always in the back of my head that I could just leave,” Rain Moore said when asked about their experience dealing with senior year.
Keeping a steady head and managing your mental health will help keep your nerves about the school year down and can help you focus on your work. The counselors provided at the school are always there to help and can give advice on how to manage your classes and narrow down the work you need to do, as well as being a trusted adult to come to when you are feeling down and need someone to talk with.
Basic advice can only carry you so far, so don’t forget to take care of yourself enjoy your time in high school, and take it one day at a time. Senioritis is real but not inevitable. “At the same time, I know I’m going to miss being in high school and I want to take my time and enjoy it while it lasts,” Moore said.