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A New Year And A Fresh Start

9 ways to make a great start to a new school year.

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A New Year And A Fresh Start

With the start of a new school year coming around the corner, this is the perfect time to do something you've always wanted to do: get a fresh start. Maybe you weren't happy with the way last school year went in terms of academics or even your social life and you want a change; this is the perfect time for that. Here are nine simple things you can do to kick-start a new school year and a new you.

1. Get a new workout plan.

Finding a new workout routine to follow or even starting to workout daily is a big change that will make you feel motivated and healthy during the school year. This simple change can allow you to ease into other big changes in your life that you've always wanted to do. Pinterest and other free apps have a variety of workouts that are easy to follow so you can have a healthy start to the new school year.

2. Change your hairstyle.

Cutting or dying hair is one of the most immediate changes you can do to quickly get a fresh start. A new hairstyle can symbolize you as a new person, which is exactly how to get a new start for a new year. Getting a new hairstyle can bring about confidence you never thought you could have which will allow you to have a great and successful school year.

3. Get new clothes.

Whether it's a few new shirts and a pair of pants, or a complete wardrobe change, getting new clothes is a great way to start a new year. Putting yourself together every morning and wearing clothes other than sweatpants, although it may be hard, is a great way to represent yourself each day and allow people to notice you. Similar to a new hairstyle, having new clothes will also give you a new sense of self and confidence.

4. Try new study hacks that work for you.

When you start a new school year, most people set their main goal to get good grades and succeed. The best way to get good grades is to go to class and study for exams. Everyone has their tips and tricks they live by to get good grades on their tests. As a new school year begins, find some tricks that you believe will work best for you. Some of these tricks can include studying for 20 minutes then taking a break for 10 minutes to allow yourself to absorb the material, rewarding yourself after you have read a certain number of pages, or making note cards and quizzing yourself. Studying is a huge trial and error process, and once you find what are the best ways for you, you will be a more successful and happy student.

5. Find a new hobby.

Whether it's a new sport or activity, finding a new hobby is a great way to refresh yourself after a long day of school. Studies have shown that having a hobby and participating in any activities increases pleasure and cognitive ability. Since school can become stressful at some times, having something to look forward to and focus on other than school for an hour can decrease stress levels and in turn allow for a well rounded life.

6. Get new bedding.

Getting new sheets and new bedding is a great change for a new school year. During the year, when times get stressful with school, you will rely on your bed to relax in and relieve stress. What better way than to jump into a bed with fresh, new bedding that doesn't have the memories from the stress from the last school year?

7. Make a new friend.

Even if you already have a solid group of friends, making a new friend is one of the best ways to start fresh with a new school year. It's always nice having any friendly face in class and making one new friend can turn into making multiple new friends. Having a new friend is a great way to change or improve your social life as well as having more people in your support system, and who knows, this new friend may become your best friend throughout the year.

8. Get a better sleep routine.

One of the hardest parts about the school year is getting enough sleep each night while getting all your work done. Most people know how important getting enough sleep per night is when an individual gets a good amount of sleep, it is directly reflected on their academic achievement. A great way to start fresh with the new school year if one of your goals is to get better grades is, along with finding good study techniques, getting better sleep routines. This can mean going to bed earlier, waking up earlier or even taking 20-minute naps in between the day to rejuvenate your body and your brain.

9. Try to break your bad habits.

Whether it's procrastinating, spending too much time on social media, or stress eating, starting fresh means breaking those bad habits you just can't seem to shake. Although it be hard and take some time to achieve, once these habits are broken, it will allow you to be the best person and student you can be throughout the year.

No matter if you try all of these changes or just a few, starting fresh can make a new school year fun as you make a new lifestyle for yourself which can help prepare you for the future as a successful, healthy, and independent individual.

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