New Year Resolutions - The Student Way

Ask for help - If you're a student, you might be tempted to pile on extracurricular activities, but it's important to know your limits. While it may seem easy to say yes to every request, being constantly overloaded and on deadline is difficult for both your mental health and your academic performance. Commit to checking in with yourself regularly, saying "no" when you need to, and making mental health a priority.

Create a schedule - A student should set aside time for school and work, but also for family time. Setting up a schedule allows you to focus on school assignments in the morning and spend time with family in the evening. You can also set aside time each night to catch up on work.

Set goals - The new year is a great time to set goals and make plans. You may wish to focus on education-related aspirations this year, or on personal achievements. Set achievable goals instead of over-ambitious ones that may end up being impossible to achieve.

Create a study routine - Studies have shown that better study habits result in better outcomes. However, in order to make study habits stick, students must commit to them for three to four weeks. This is why it's important to start a study routine that works for you.

Eat breakfast - Students who skip breakfast may want to make a resolution to eat breakfast before school. If they are too busy to find time for breakfast, teachers can help them find free or inexpensive breakfast options. Taking time to eat breakfast can be a major benefit to your health.

Make new year resolutions - Breaking up resolutions into smaller goals will help you stick to them throughout the year. Whether you want to eat more vegetables, volunteer more, or learn Spanish, starting small is key. Make sure your resolutions are realistic and achievable. It is important to set goals that you can meet over the long-term.

Establish new goals - Students can set goals for their academic progress and personal growth. A successful goal-setting strategy includes specific measurements and a growth mindset. Goal-setting for students must be accompanied by reminders that goals should be specific and measurable for each individual. Once the goals are set, students can work towards achieving them.