My Morning Routine

 

Ever since going to bed at 11:30 each night became a norm, waking up early for school every weekday has been very difficult for most people. Rooms become scattered with clothes, papers, and hair products as teenagers frantically get ready after hitting the snooze button a couple of times.

Well, a structured morning routine and preparing things the night before can really make a difference between a good day and a bad day, depending on whether or not you start the day on the right foot! For me, on average, it takes 20 minutes to get ready... so here's my morning routine! Hopefully you can learn some tips :)

10 Fun Ways To Present a Project Without Using Powerpoint

If you've got the creative vibe goin' on, then this is the blog post for you. Recently, I had to do a presentation for this research project. I thought to myself, Okay, this is easy. Just put all the information on some slides in Powerpoint and I'll be done! But... PLOT TWIST! My teacher told our class to "... get creative with it. It doesn't have to be only on Powerpoint!" Aha. Oh, the possibilities... I'll list a few ideas below!

How To Extend Your Eraser Life

I love mechanical pencils. I really do. But the only downside to these wonderful contraptions is the short eraser life. A mechanical pencil could literally last a lifetime (as long as you had a never ending supply of lead) if the erasers were never ending too. Sure, there are mechanical pencils out there such as the Papermate Clear Point mechanical pencils with the twistable long erasers, but they are much more expensive!

Focus @ Will

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If you're like me, then you know that staying focused while doing homework or studying is hard to do for a long time. "Checking Facebook" during a break might eventually lead to watching hilarious Vines over and over...

A Weird Little Tip: 2 Web Browsers

Most students use laptops with usually one main web browser for all of their Internet-surfing-needs (whether it's for homework or scrolling through Facebook). But have you ever thought of using 2 web browsers to separate your social and academic Internet-life? Think of it as creating a distraction-free environment... Cool, right? This way, if you absolutely need the computer for school, you aren't as tempted to update your status on Twitter for 10 minutes on your "break".

Why Do We Sleep?

I came across this video on TED today, and I was so excited to share it with you guys! Being the sleep-deprived high schooler that I am, the title grabbed my attention and was screaming "Waatttccchhhhh meeee".  I encourage you to click on the play button below:

It's Friday... Take a Break

First of all, I think we can all take a deep breath and TGIF (even though some of us had a 4-day week because of Labor Day). For me, the first couple of weeks of school have been stressing me out too much! Friday is the perfect day to relax for a while after a week of hard work.

Isn't this puppy so adorable?

It's Labor Day Weekend... Finally!

I'm sure that a lot of you have been counting down to the first day off in the school year: Labor Day. It's the perfect time to shop the sales at the mall, go to a barbecue with some friends, and finally get some rest. Today, all I did was sleep. My first couple weeks of back-to-school were pretty stressful, so I will definitely take advantage of this long weekend and catch up on some shut-eye. I woke up at 11:30, ate brunch with my family, took a 5-hour long nap, and ate dinner. Laziness felt great!

This Labor Day weekend, I encourage all of you to slow down, forget about the homework you have to complete, and take a day off. Just relax. It's easier said than done, but it helps. Trust me!

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I know this blog post was a bit short, but I hope this reminds you to really enjoy Labor Day this year! In the midst of homework and the stress that comes with studying, it is important to rest and "recharge". No matter where you live, during any long weekend, I still encourage you to find time to spend time with your family and take a break from all of your hard work. :)

Please send more blog post requests, suggestions, or any feedback to artofhighschooling@gmail.com! Thanks again for your support!

Good luck!

-B.

The Benefits of Color-coding

One extremely useful tip for staying organized throughout the hustle-and-bustle of high school is color-coding. Instead of having differently-colored notebooks and binders for each class, try to coordinate the colors so you immediately know which class the binder and notebook is for. Make sense?  For example, only your literature supplies would be in red, so it is easier to distinguish and also prevents you from accidentally grabbing the wrong binder for the day!

Here are the colors I use:
Red- Literature
Blue- Math
Dark Green- French
Teal- Science
Orange- History
Light Green- Elective Class

Here's a tip: You can also use different shades of a color for color-coding! If you notice, my color-codes include dark green and light green. This is because the two colors are extremely different and I can distinguish between them easily.

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As always, I hope you enjoyed this blog post. I know it is a few days late, but this first week of school has already stressed me out! I hope you understand :) I already have future blog posts planned, but if you have any requests or suggestions, please email them to me at artofhighschooling@gmail.com because I would love to hear from you! Thanks for your support!

Good luck!
-B. 

Educational-ish Apps for Your iPhone!

If you have some extra space on your iPod/iPhone (I sure don't! I have way too many pictures.), then I would recommend these apps for aiding you during your studies :)

Ahh... The Joy of School Supply Shopping

                

I am sure that we are all aware that summer is nearing its end, and it is officially back-to-school season. (Yay! ... not.) Personally, I think that I enjoy everything about school except for school itself-- I absolutely love organizing my workspace and preparing my backpack & desk for school, but my favorite part: school supply shopping.

At my school, we don't get a supply list on the website. Instead, we find out what materials we need for each class on the first day. So, when tax-free day rolls around, I really only purchase the essentials. What are the essentials? You might ask. Well, search no longer, because I have come up with a list that I believe benefits every individual for back-to-school. :)

Welcome!

Hello, fellow high schoolers... I am really excited to start this blog because, well, to state the obvious: high school is tough. It isn't quite the stroll in the park, it's more like trying to babysit your younger brother and his 10 other friends. 

Anyways, to get to the point, I feel like all teens need advice during high school to survive the heavy load of homework and tests; I sure do! However, it should also be the best four years of our lives. It's the perfect time to enjoy ourselves as we cruise on over to adulthood. 

That being said, we can survive yet another year of late night studies and busy schedules...

And master the art of high schooling.

Good luck!

-B.