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Thoughts on a New School Year

Tips for Getting Everything Done

Rachel O'Connell

Aug 23, 2016

Bethel University-MN

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As the summer is coming to a close, I can't help but think back on the last few months and look forward to what's next. This summer flew by so fast, and now I'm back at school, preparing for a new year of adventures and challenges.

I've come to recognize the fact that this year is going to be difficult yet amazing. And as I ponder all that the year holds, I've found myself repeating a few reminders to myself that I thought I'd share here.

1. Prioritize

Sure, I might have 94 things to accomplish in the next 2 hours, but what is most important? Rather than getting too overwhelmed to do anything at all, I try to pick one thing that needs to get done, and just start working.

2. Don't Waste Time

As I mentioned, I find it very easy to get bogged down by the volume of things that need to get done and end up ignoring everything in favor of wasting my time on something unimportant. Ultimately this habit just stresses me out more, so I've been reminding myself lately to stay focused and not waste time.

3. Take Care of Yourself

On the flipside however, it is also very important to take time away from your to-do list so that you can take care of yourself. This is not wasted time, but rather necessary components of a busy day that allow you to stay focused and energized for what needs to get done.

4. Stop Pretending You Can do it On Your Own

Sometimes I'm really bad at reaching out and asking for help. It's been important for me to recognize that I have and will have fantastic people surrounding me who want to help me and walk with me through my year.

5. TRUST and lean on the Lord

So often life becomes overwhelming and God is the first thing to be put on the back-burner. This has been my greatest mistake latey. It is so crucial to spend that daily time with the Lord and follow that up by trusting in Him and leaning into His strength the rest of the day. No matter how many things are going on, time with the Lord is never, ever wasted. In fact, it is crucial to finding any kind of success at all.

There are many tips that can help myself and others who are beginning a new school year, and these are a few that have been coming to mind for me lately. And ultimately, people are right when they say that time flies by; it's important to remember to have fun during this new season, no matter how busy it may become.

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

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11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

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10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!