With the holiday season in full bloom, it’s easy to get distracted. Keep these three tips in the back of your head to complete your fall semester successfully, and enjoy the holiday season at the same time!
Concentrate on what’s important: it is very easy to get overwhelmed during the holiday season. Concentrate on what really has to get done, and prioritize accordingly. It would be great to go holiday shopping after class, especially with that friends and family sale going on- but with finals coming up it would be more productive to study and save the shopping for later! Complete what has to get done now, and then reward yourself with fun activities, like taking a trip to see the infamous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!
Reflect on the good things: Think back on all the good things you have accomplished this year. Take the time to congratulate yourself for these successes, whether they are financial, educational, personal, etc. Reward yourself for prioritizing successfully.
Stay focused: classes are almost over! You didn’t work so hard all semester to get caught up in the holiday season and forget to complete assignments or study for the big exam. Finish out the semester strong, and then enjoy everything there is to enjoy about the holidays! Schedule a set time to study and stick to it!