TEEN TALK dvice from Helpful A Another! to n One Tee
RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER A LONG BREAK When coming back from a long break, the mind of a teen is in shambles; between stressing for upcoming exams, long work schedules, and even some family/friend issues, high school students aren’t necessarily finding the proper ways to handle everything. In addition to this stress, some do not feel 100 percent and ready for the new year, as personal free time was limited due to increased family time. However, for this new year, my advice is to throw
these worries away. We have to step back and realize that no matter what we feel in the moment, school is not the most important thing in the world. What is most important is ourselves and understanding who we are. An easy way to do this is by taking several mini-breaks throughout the day. It is never a bad thing to take a timeout, even as a teenager. When homework is getting too much, or when you just need a minute, put the world on pause. Make yourself a cup of tea, close your eyes, and breathe. Read,
or listen to music; take time to take care of yourself. Also, reflect on things; think about the choices you made this year, the people you are friends with, and decide if that is what’s best for you. Never be afraid to make a choice for you. Embrace this new year and all the new possibilities, but also embrace yourself. v
Nia
J UNIOR, AGE 16
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