This is one of my worst performance years, and I have nothing to show for it. That being said, I always feel it is an opportunity to learn when you fail, so I am here to share exactly that.

1.Work work work work work work

I have not worked the same nor as much as I have in previous years. This is a pretty blunt statement but to explain, basically, I’ve been getting lazy. I stopped pushing, and as the result, obviously I have stopped feeling the benefit of work. So what is the takeaway? Work harder; there is everything to be gained from giving a situation your all. Of course that makes sense, but we all understand it is easy to slip when the bottom is so comfy and you can stay in one place as long as you like. Try and move ahead just a little and you will face much turbulence, but like I said, the reward will be sweet!

2 School matters

Go figure? All said and done, staying away from school-work is by far the easiest thing anyone can do when tasked with getting a lot of it done. I have been guilty on all accounts and it's a shame it takes hindsight for me to develop the foresight to see this coming. Developing a study tool, and schedule has been by far the best way to cope with this. The reason it worked for me, was because it was already time I had set aside for doing schoolwork, and so it felt like any other task, and was easier to get done when I was good, and focused. Another thing that helped was locking away electronics that could distract you and absorbing the silence until the task at hand looks appetizing.

3. Be on time

This has always been a problem for me, and most of my friends can attest to that. I don't know why I do it, or why i feel like I have enough time to do that one last thing, or get swept up in last minute tasks, but it happens. Knowing this, I have been able to get a little better and proactively think ahead of time. I wish I could say this prep time was something small like ten minutes and the problem was gone, but it was something more like half an hour to an hour. Yeah. That's how late I am unfortunately. But have no fear, I am always getting better.

I think.

4. Exercise already!!!

I have been getting more and more lethargic because of my lack of running and exercise in general. This year I really missed out in terms of getting that back, but not next year!! This upcoming year (because it is sort of turning into a resolutions list) I plan on finally getting back to that, because it felt good to go up stairs and not be winded. Also, I do not enjoy this perpetual laziness, and for more information, see point one.

5. And last but not least; STAY CREATivE

This last year, I as my own personal artist, have not taken most of the chances I could have to be better at my craft. Whether it was because I was too busy watching netflix, or new Youtube videos, I just didn't accept too many creative liberties; whether it was in my notes as doodles, or just plain drawing or music. I don't know how this might be related to anything else I’ve written, but the note to my future self would be to keep being me in every facet.

I hope you enjoyed this list, as it was just my thoughts on this year while we round it out. It is imperative that we learn from all and any sources we can, because if not, you might have a lot of uneffective years that you do not appreciate later in life, but by taking action now you can subside this plateau and hopefully keep rising to be the best person you can be.