February 10, 2015
Dear Spring,
I have serious issues when it comes to “senioritis”. I have 33 absences just in the first semester and I don’t know how to motivate myself to go to school. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can get myself out of this cycle and somehow gain some motivation to go to school?
Sincerely,
Lack of Motivation
Dear Lack of Motivation,
Well, that’s a serious issue but I totally understand where you are coming from. Usually, students develop “senioritis” because of the fact they either have too much work to do or they just don’t have any motivation.
I have some suggestions that I hope can be helpful. Realize that you are missing out on quality time building long-lasting friendships. You are going to graduate soon and your whole life will change; so appreciate the moments you have now with your fellow seniors. Like our parents have said time and time again, “you will never get your high school years back” so try to make the best of your final year.
The study habits you develop in high school will stay with you throughout college and beyond. It is also important to develop good patterns of attendance in order to form a habit of showing up to your future commitments.
As for the amount of work that you have to handle, try to make homework a little more enjoyable. Go indulge in a yummy treat from Starbucks or Panera; both of these local places offer a nice and quiet place to study. Give yourself incentives to study by promising yourself a Yogurtland or hour long nap as reward for doing homework for two hours.
Spring 🙂
Dear Spring,
My older brother and I don’t have a great relationship because he does not treat me well. He has me do so much for him but he doesn’t do a single thing for me. I want to address this to him and develop a relationship with him before he heads off to college but I dont know how. Any advice?
Sincerely,
Rocky Relationship
Dear Rocky Relationship,
I total see where you are coming from in this situation. My advice to you would be that one night when you guys are both at home, bring it up to him. Tell him how you feel and how you want a true and meaningful relationship. So many teenagers this age are like “I hate my brother/sister” but a friendship with your sibling can make your life so much more enjoyable. (clubdeportestolima)
I am sure your brother appreciates all that you do for him and he might just be too busy with school, friends, and maybe sports to be reciprocating your kind actions. Most likely he wants a close relationship with you as well and will appreciate you talking to him about it. He really does love you and deep down inside I am sure that he wants to establish a better relationship with you.
So my advice to you would to be address with him how you feel and ask him to spend some sibling time with you before he goes off to college. Go to lunch, go to the beach, or just do something that you both enjoy. It will take some time to build the relationship you want but it will be worth it. I hope this helps!
Spring 🙂
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