Personally, this is the time that I use to forget that I am even a student and that there is a thing called school. Yes, I totally unwind for the first week and dive deep into my hobbies, family time and doing the things that put my mind at ease. For you it might not be the same but for that one week I like to immerse myself into everything that doesn't remind me of school.
Using Your Break Wisely
Take the time to recoup and gather yourself. You earned the break and that means you should make the most of it. De-stress and de-clutter. Clear your mind. Stop worrying about grades and peer assessments and for heaven sake get some quality sleep!
Get back into your hobbies or pick up a new one. Learn a skill or perfect an old one.
Explore that part of town that you have always wondered about or finally go on that road trip you always said you would. Whatever you decide, just make sure you do something.
Feeling sluggish? Throw some fruits and vegetables into your diet and go out for a walk in the sun. Call a friend and have a laugh.
Fill your mind with positive affirmations. Remind yourself of how smart, kind and talented you are. Positive thoughts, produce positive words which leads to... you've guessed it, positive actions. Create harmony and good vibes within yourself.
When Your Break Comes To An End
By the time week two comes around I am usually quite refreshed and ready to get my mind in preparation mode for the start of the coming semester. What does it mean though to get your mind ready? It means transferring all of those positive and refreshed feelings and energy into making them work towards your goals. Being in the state of mind to receive information and to learn does not necessarily mean that you block out everything else and isolate yourself to strictly focus on school with zero deviation. It means understanding that the time is approaching for you to open yourself to receive knowledge and apply it.
Start going through your course outline
Create a schedule or study timetable
Do some general research about the course
Find out what others who have taken the course have to say about it. Do this for the purpose of making yourself aware, not for forming a negative conception about the course or instructor.
To do well, you must prepare well.
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