{"id":30515,"date":"2021-10-16T18:51:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T22:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?p=30515"},"modified":"2021-10-27T23:04:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T03:04:41","slug":"switch-off-your-vacation-brain-and-set-it-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2021\/10\/switch-off-your-vacation-brain-and-set-it-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Switch Off Your Vacation Brain and Set it to School!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that students pick-up unhealthy habits over summer vacation. We get it! You start to stay up late, sleep in late, and focus on your social life. These aren\u2019t unhealthy habits on their own, but with school just around the corner, they have the potential to turn into\u00a0 them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now, you\u2019re left wondering, \u201cWhat do I do?!\u201d as you remember your obligation to start waking up early, completing homework assignments, and refocusing your priorities. Well, you don\u2019t have to worry! We\u2019re here to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At NSTEM<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">TM<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we prioritize student health &#8212; whether it be mental, emotional, or physical. In this article, we\u2019ll supply you with the tips and resources you need to prepare yourself for the new school year. Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to utilize these resources for your own well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ease Back into a Routine<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30218\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30218 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eliott-reyna-kcT-7cirBEw-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/kcT-7cirBEw?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Eliott Reyna<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is the hardest task to achieve, but it\u2019s also the one with the most pay-off. Summer is a fantastic time to relax, take a break from routines, and to focus on fun. Unfortunately, this could mean altering your diet, sleep schedule, and overall mindset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start centering sleep! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don\u2019t have to wake-up with the sunrise, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ve been going to bed and waking up much later than normal. So, make sure you prepare by adjusting your schedule a few days before. If it\u2019s already too late, start going to bed earlier! Try to unwind with a book instead of some television. The blue light coming from your devices can actually keep you awake at night!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Embellish your eating! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the summer, you can eat whenever you feel hungry (or whenever you feel like it). But when you go back to school, your lunches will be scheduled into your day. Our #1 tip for this is make sure you eat breakfast! Even if you\u2019re not hungry, eating a bagel can make you feel prepared for the day. If you can, we recommend packing some light snacks &#8212; just in case you get hungry before lunch!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make mornings manageable!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s very easy to have lazy mornings when you\u2019re not in school. But once it picks up, you\u2019ll be left completely without a routine! This could lead to late arrivals or missing classes altogether. Slowly get back into your routine by making yourself a checklist. Ideally, you would start this a few days before your classes, but if you can\u2019t, start now!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Gather Your Wits\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30519\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30519 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/javier-trueba-iQPr1XkF5F0-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/iQPr1XkF5F0?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Javier Trueba<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know you don&#8217;t want summer to be over. Neither do we! Unfortunately, it&#8217;s time to get back to school. Help your school year start off right by preparing yourself for anything!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Study your schedule! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re familiar with your school, it\u2019s easy to get lost if you don\u2019t know where you\u2019re going. This challenge becomes even more difficult if you don\u2019t even know what classes you have! So, review your schedule, classrooms, and even look at a map if you need a visual refresher. You\u2019ll feel much less stressed at the beginning of your first day!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reel in your reading! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, you\u2019ll receive a syllabus before your first day. You can utilize this in order to prepare yourself for the workload. You can simply look up the list of materials and subjects you\u2019ll be covering. In doing this, you\u2019ll feel more organized and in-charge of your workload. Nothing can surprise you!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organize your obligations!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s likely that school isn\u2019t your only obligation. Maybe you have sports, clubs, work, or even religious and familial events in addition to your education. Figure out how you\u2019ll balance these this year. This way, you still have the time for the things you enjoy most &#8212; which can provide a much-needed stress reliever.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Stay Informed &amp; Stay Safe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many schools are transitioning back to in-person classes, it\u2019s no secret the Delta Variant is already wreaking havoc. It\u2019s important to familiarize yourself with your school\u2019s COVID-19 precautions for both your physical and mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it\u2019s important that you do your part in keeping yourself, your peers, and your campus safe. Pack extra masks, hand sanitizer, and social distance whenever possible. You can also check to see if your community is hosting any pop-up vaccination clinics, or schedule an appointment through your local pharmacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National STEM Honor Society is with you every step of the way. You can always check out our website for more resources to help you through the school year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Written by <a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/intern\/emily-hyser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emily Hyser<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">August 20, 2021<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button no-link-icon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Your NSTEM Journey Begins Here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that students pick-up unhealthy habits over summer vacation. We get it! You start to stay up late, sleep in late, and focus on your social life. 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