When I first started writing this paper, I struggled to think of anything I had done that could be considered good advice. However, there are many things I shouldn’t have done. One thing I definitely shouldn’t have done is worry so much. Now that doesn’t mean fail all your classes and relax, I just mean that if something bad happens, whether it be a poor grade or a simple bad decision, move on. You can’t let one bad thing cause your whole life to flip upside down.
On that note, when you’re in a pickle, all you can do is all you can do. If you’ve done all you can to help a bad situation, then there’s no need to worry about it. Of course, that’s a lot easier said than done. Worry is programmed into your biology, it’s impossible not to worry about something, if you could you wouldn’t be human. All I’m saying is that you don’t need to worry about something more than it’s worth worrying about. Think about it logically, if you get a bad quiz grade for example, you should think about it long term. Understand what you did wrong, fix what you can, then get on with your life.
I think it’s also really important that you also eliminate stress from everywhere in your life. Unnecessary stress can be unhealthy and it definitely can wear you down after so long. If there’s something in your life that’s bringing you more stress than happiness, distance yourself from it as much as you can.
However, the biggest issue I had in high school was procrastination. It’s a very hard habit to break but it’s worth it if you can. Procrastination leads to a lot of issues down the line, especially if it works for you in the short term, because eventually, it won’t.
Some of the things that I would recommend you do JCTC. JCTC is an excellent opportunity for anyone that’s looking to go to college in the future. If you start JCTC your junior year, you’ll have your first year of college done when you graduate high school. With that, you’ll get to leave high school after third period everyday. You’ll take two classes a semester for a total 4-8 classes over the course of your high school career.
The most important thing by far that you need to do during high school is have fun, especially in the later years. School is very important, but it’s also one of the most unique experiences of your life. After you graduate, you’ll never have the high school experience again.
I hope you take this advice to heart as you continue your high school career, and good luck with the road that lies ahead.
