End of School Year and Summer Plans

• Thanks to Fiverr for sponsoring the video.
• The school year is over, and summer is approaching.
• Plans for summer: travel, gaming, working out, and making money.

Preparing for the New School Year

• Excitement for the new school year.
• Aim for better study habits, grades, extracurriculars, and sleep.

8 Tips for a Successful School Year

Tip 1: Embrace a Growth Mindset

• Recognize that you're not the same person as last year.
• Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset:
  • Growth Mindset: Believe in developing intelligence and skills through effort.
  • Fixed Mindset: Belief that intelligence and skills are unchangeable.
• Research shows students with a growth mindset typically perform better.

Tip 2: Declutter Your Space

• Digital Declutter:
  • Organize Google Drive: Archive unnecessary files, create folders for classes, extracurriculars, and other stuff.
  • Clean out email inbox: Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters and delete unnecessary messages.
• Physical Declutter:
  • Remove trash from backpack and desk.
  • Use desk organizers for stationery.

Tip 3: Reduce Distractions

• Delete time-wasting apps from your phone.
• Review screen time to identify problematic apps.
• Set reasonable time limits on app usage.
• Use Focus mode to block notifications during study time.
• Reflect on how you want to feel about your workload the next day for motivation.

Tip 4: Lean Into Your Interests

• Pursue passions fully (e.g., programming, science, music).
• Colleges value commitment and passion.
• Use Fiverr for digital tasks like website building for projects.

Tip 5: Create an Organization System

• Level 1: Pen and notebook (to-do lists).
• Level 2: Digital to-do lists (e.g., apps like Todoist, Reminders).
• Level 3: Calendar apps (e.g., Google Calendar) for time blocking.
• Level 4: Productivity apps (e.g., Notion) for comprehensive organization.

Tip 6: Study Consistently

• Study regularly, not just when exams are approaching.
• This reduces stress and maintains academic performance.

Tip 7: Collaborate with Peers

• Find a study buddy or accountability partner to motivate you.
• Use the community for support and goal tracking (comment below with your goals).

Tip 8: Build Relationships with Teachers

• Engage in class without overdoing it, aim for thoughtful questions.
• Be friendly and respectful to foster good relationships.

Conclusion

• Reminder to join the Discord community and newsletter.
• Thanks again to Fiverr for sponsoring.