With the final semester here at Truckee High School, many Seniors are struggling to keep motivation. They often experience “senioritis,” which is defined by Southern New Hampshire University as a “common affliction describing the lack of motivation felt by students who are reaching the end of their courses.”
Many students experience lowered motivation due to burn out, desire to graduate sooner, and many more. However, “senioritis” is a negative hole to fall into. Although college applications are completed, grades are still very important. It is very important to keep grades high to avoid losing that acceptance letter you’re looking for, or that you already got. It is also valuable to upkeep good study habits for future education.
The main solution to get past “senioritis” is to gain motivation again. Doing this, however, is very difficult. Here are some tips and tricks to slowly gain encouragement to keep going.
- Set small goals
By setting feasible goals, they will slowly be more achievable, and give more motivation. Smaller goals, such as attending all of your classes or finishing all the homework for one class will give more motivation later on.
2. Focus on the future
Many seniors gain motivation by thinking about their future, whether that is furthering their education or continuing their job experience. By thinking about the future, you will become more excited to work on things that will help get a higher position after graduating.
3. Hang out with friends
Senior year shouldn’t just be stressing about school, but also full of memories. Make sure to designate time to your friends, and hold on to every single memory. “Senioritis” typically happens due to burn out, and by hanging out with friends, stress levels can decrease.
4. Ask for help if you need it
Here, at Truckee High School, there are so many opportunities to reach out for help if needed. By going to the wellness center or discussing the struggles with your counselor, there are endless opportunities for help.
Senior year should be fun, and also help train you for the future. Staying out of the “senioritis” trap will benefit you in the long run, and prepare you to have fun and also keep academics up.
