The habits we have as adults are learned in our younger years. This is why it's so important to create successful habits when we are in school that will continue into our adult years and life in general. As we move into our later school years and into college or university, we are faced with the stresses of exams and being more responsible for our future.
It's not always about the grades and you don't have to be Einstein to be successful in school. Its more about discipline, focus, and developing habits that will ensure you succeed. These habits will carry on into life after school and allow you to succeed even more.
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If you have no vision you will have no direction. When you begin the first month of your school year, regardless of whether it's high school or college, write down a plan of what you want to achieve for the year ahead. This gives you something to focus on, rather than drifting aimlessly.
Find solutions, not faults. When faced with a challenge or failure, don't look to find fault in yourself, the system, or those around you. Instead, look for a solution to make changes for the better, and use those “failures” as a stepping stone in the learning process.
Cut down on negative words. There are 6 words that can keep you from reaching goals and your full potential; no, never, won't, can't, if, and maybe. Replace these with yes, I will, I can, when I, I definitely.
Setting goals for success. It's important to learn how to set goals for yourself, achieve those goals, and then use those principles when you are in the classroom.
Don't do the bare minimum. In school and in life, if you want to get ahead you need to do more and learn more. Take the initiative, get into extra-curricular activities, expand your mind and your skills.
No excuses. Don't fall into the habit of making excuses for why things are not getting done, why you aren't reaching your goals, or why you feel you can't get motivated.
Give your best every day. An important mindset for each day is to give your best in all that you do. At the end of each day, ask yourself if you have given your best efforts. If not, look at why then look at a solution to do better tomorrow.
Help others around you. When you help others around you, you are building a network for success. Helping others also gives you the chance to learn something.
By developing an attitude of “I will make it happen”, you have a positive impact on your participation in class, attendance, and making personal decisions, all of which are important skills for later in life, when you leave school.
