At the end of every semester I feel myself getting disorganized and sloppy.

And at the beginning of each semester I find myself promising I'll do better this time and "school better."

Here are all the things I promise myself at the beginning of every new semester... and between you and me... some of them don't even last the whole first week.

1. I'll be up by 9 am

I set alarms, I will be up by 9 am every morning, even if my class doesn't start until noon.

2. I will read all of the material before class

I know the truth: if you have heard the material before it's lectured on, you'll retain it better. So, read I will!

3. The MOST organized planner

I'm talking color coding, I'm talking sticky notes, I'm talking checking things off every day. Can't forget to do your work or study if your planner is organized, amirite?

4. Dress smart, be smart

Hair done, makeup professional, pants, and a jacket just in case. If I take myself seriously, maybe the professor will as well, and maybe it'll help me focus.

5. Communicate with the professor

If I have been communicating with them since day one, they're way more likely to work with me when end of semester comes.

6. Waste money less

Yeah, of course I'm going to limit the number of times I buy lunch each week. And of course I'm going to make coffee at home, I don't need it once I'm out and about.

7. Exercise more

It's good for my mental health. Walks ever single day, for at least an hour in total. View some nature, listen to some music, have so peaceful time. I can make room in my day to do it.

8. Watch less videos

No, I don't need to watch hours worth of YouTube, Netflix, and random Facebook videos every day. Self control is key.

9. Set personal deadlines

Waiting to do assignments until last minute usually bites me in the butt. I'd probably be a much happier person if I just worked on things throughout the week.

10. Get more involved

That grad school application isn't gonna write itself. I have to be heavily involved in groups and clubs and VOLUNTEER more.

11. Stay healthy

I am not interested in getting a lingering cold. So I will sleep a reasonable amount. I will eat all of the food groups. I will drink plenty of water. And when I'm feeling a little off, I will listen to my body's needs.

They're like new years resolutions, but they restart every semester. How many of these do you keep all semester?