Week 31: Just a Little Friendly Advice

FRESHMEN:

Even though you survived the most famous hardship of school, there are still a lot of things you need to learn. here's a list! 

1. DO YOU! No one likes the person who changes for the people around them! even though it can be excruciatingly painful to hear a label put on you, it is natural. besides, it is not a favored thing to be a person that jumps around with their mood and personality. You have a certain personality type. You may be able to get along with most or all people, but there are certain types that are your buds!  stick with them!
2. KNOW YOUR LIMITS! i know it is exciting to pick any class you want to take, but make sure you know and remember how much you are comfortable with doing. Yes, there are half butt people that try to do the minimum and slip by, people who are the average Joe or Jody and are okay at some things, and people that are over achievers. But you need to know and remember which group you fall into. going out of your boundaries is good; just don't push yourself over the edge. remember, you have 3 more years to rack up those credits!
3. BE YOUR OWN FRIEND! yes it is nice to have your best bud(s) by your side and do a lot of things together, but in some situations, you need to be your own friend. their are some things you can't trust to tell your bud and you should just keep it to yourself. also, don't rely on your friends a lot. rely on yourself because they most likely wont always be there. but you will always be there for yourself. "it's just me, myself, and i. solo ride until i die cause I've got me for life."
4. KEEP TO YOURSELF! it isn't appreciated when someone gets into another person's drama and it does no good. it may be tempting to help or get involved. but just don't. no one wants to hear what you have to say. even sometimes people ask you what you think and you need to develop a gut feeling about people before you tell them your thoughts and opinions. they may not be like what they seem. give friendships time. don't worry about everyone else. worry about yourself! "am I getting good grades? are my best buds doing okay? am I eating healthy? am I taking care of myself like i should be? am I happy?" these are questions that you should be asking yourself. 
5. DON'T STRESS! stressing out is really bad for your mood and your over all health. so don't stress out. if your relationships with people are stressing you out and you can't solve it, then just drop them. they aren't worth it if they can't pull it together. besides, what relationship is good if it stresses you out? and with homework and finals; study a little extra! take it slow and get into what you are learning! if things more than school are stressing you out, find healthy ways to get rid of it! take a walk, work out, step outside, sing, resolve the problem, etc. There are so many alternatives to being stressed out! drink tea or coffee! do yoga! do something! just ENJOY YOURSELF!
6. GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT! if you take a class, give it your all. no colleges or employers want to see bad grades. if you can help it, aim for A's! Study hard! Work hard! if you join a club, be ready to give it your all! same with a sport! improve what you are weak at and stay steady with the ones you are good at. If a relationship/friendship is going downhill, try to resolve it. if it is for the better;end it. at least you can say you gave it your best shot!
7. STAY ORGANIZED! it is way easier to turn in work on time if you stay organized! if you write down your homework assignment right when you get it, you wont be able to miss it! organization is impressive and shows how much you care about your grades and life. work ahead when it is appropriate. 
8. KEEP AN OPEN MIND! what you think you want to pursue as a career right now may not be the same when it is time for you to go into a field. our lives, personalities, relation ships, opinions, and even perspectives change! experiment now while it doesn't cost you any or much money at all!

those are some things to think about going into sophomore year. Have fun!