You are Capable : Semester 2

With this long weekend and midterms over, the second semester has officially started. I've learned a lot about myself and how high school works throughout first semester, and I am excited to make changes to make second semester more successful and being better at managing time. 

Stress Less // I have a major issue with stress. I stress out about some of the most minuscule things, as well as larger problems that "deserve" stress. I've learned how to manage my stress level over time, but it can still become such a problem to a point where I can't sleep or get my mind off of anything but school. This semester, I hope to continue working on my stress level and managing it the most effective way. 

Give 110% in ALL CLASSES // It's Monday morning and I just don't care - so I'm not going to give 100% in that class, let alone 110%. It's a class I just don't like. I don't care about it. 

This won't cut it anymore. 

Throughout there rest of my education, I will be placed in classes I don't like with teachers I don't like. I will need to suck it up and continue giving 110% in that class, just like I would any other. This will be a reoccurring theme throughout high school and college, and there just won't be anything I can do about it.

Continue to... // In 1st semester, I felt very organized and put together - and I want to keep it that way.  I want to keep utilizing my agenda, 5 Subject Notebook (post to come), wall calendar, etc. Anything that helped me this semester will continue to help me in 2nd. 

Don't Be Afraid to Ask. // I had trouble, in a couple of classes, asking for help when I really needed it. This semester I need to make sure to go in for help and ask for it, especially if my grade in that class isn't what I'm shooting for.

Make Quarterly Grade Goals // Lastly, I want to make a "Grade Goal" for the next 2 quarter and for Semester 2 for each class, so that I continue working at my best.

What are your goals for Second Semester? 

Love, Sydney

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January: Routines

As promised in my 2014 Resolutions post, I am sharing how I am planning on accomplishing my first goal: setting a routine. As it is not the first of the month, I have somewhat of a time crunch to get my goal completed, yet I have no fear that this goal will not be completed.

This month, my big concentration is creating myself a set routine. I am terrible at routines, more specifically at night. It takes 21 days to set a routine, so time to get started on New Years Resolution #1.

For the Morning: 
In the AM, I have a solid routine that I follow every morning. Since I have a time limit of how long I have to get ready, it is easy for me to follow a set routine and know when I am on or off schedule. 


I'm Home! For the Afternoon:
In the Afternoon, I am more prone to sitting around and getting nothing done. As of 2014, my parents are making myself and my brother put our electronics away and out of sight until 7:00 each night. It's proven to be tough, but I find myself more concentrated and that I am getting more done.
Another goal of mine is to make working out part of my weekly routine. I am working out 2-3 times a week and really enjoying it.



After Dinner: Lights Out
After I have my electronics back and have completed any and all tasks needed, I (usually) sit around and waste time. Hopefully, with setting this new routine, I will spend less time in front of an electronic and more time sleeping and preparing myself for whatever life has in store.
Putting my electronics away and keeping them away is the biggest challenge, but if they are silenced and out of sight, they will hopefully not catch my attention.


Even though I am setting these routines, I will make sure to give myself some wiggle room and live freely when need be. 

I am excited to see what the rest of January brings and can't wait to reflect on the month! 

What are your goals for January? Any tips or tricks?

Love, Sydney

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Midterms #2 and #3! #MotivationMonday

I survived my first midterm. 

Whaaaat.

I took my first midterm on Friday and (thankfully) got through it without having a panic attack and completely stressing out the morning of. With tea in my hand and a good breakfast I was calm and collected and I feel as though I nailed my first midterm. (fingers crossed!)

Tomorrow I have my second midterm (English, on Romeo and Juliet), followed by my last midterm in World Geography. With a 5 day weekend coming up, I could not be more motivated to get through this week and enjoy another break. 

Don't doubt your amazing abilities.

     On occasion, I doubt that I am capable of walking into a classroom and nailing a test. While taking midterms, I have to be confident and know that I have prepared myself. If I doubt myself, I will kill the dreams that I have of my grade. I can't let myself doubt my abilities. 

I am capable.

     I may doubt myself, but I am capable of amazing things. (Pretty self explanatory). I have my Father God on my side who knows of my talents, my mom and dad cheering me on. I can do this. (#Hustle.)

What motivates you during exam week?

Love, Sydney 

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