Post your new years resolutions!
I know it's a tiny bit early, but it's always good to think of new years resolutions beforehand if you have any plans to keep them. Most people don't stick with what they say. But keep in mind; if you DO follow through with what you plan, it could very well change your life for the better. I've never made real serious ones, but I decided to type up what I would like to do. They're all super specific and meant to be printed out and re-read for motivation for myself. Also, I completely intend to see mine through to the best of my ability.
1. Focus primarily on class work. All else is secondary. Start assignments when assigned them, and complete assignments well in advance of the due date. Leave the room to study and do work in order to actually get things done. You need to make up for your entire life as a student by proving yourself this year.
2. A close second, focus on working towards a career and a future in geology. Make sure to be working on this in times of low class related work. Stay on top of AAPG events, and make an effort to learn things outside of the classroom. You'll get a great job and guarantee yourself a future that's more than worth the effort if you stick with it.
3. Exercise with consistency. Important, but not important as the others. Think of where you can be if you don't fall off track. First goal: do well this summer in the triathlons you signed up for. The only acceptable excuse for not exercising is sickness, injury, and legitimately having too much work to do.
4. Don't worry. Make yourself happy and make others happy. Don't think about things that get you down. Don't let your workload get you down, do the best you can and don't compare yourself to others. Don't get worked up about things you can't control, and don't dwell on the small things. Continuing being as positive you can, not only outwardly but inwardly as well.
I know it's a tiny bit early, but it's always good to think of new years resolutions beforehand if you have any plans to keep them. Most people don't stick with what they say. But keep in mind; if you DO follow through with what you plan, it could very well change your life for the better. I've never made real serious ones, but I decided to type up what I would like to do. They're all super specific and meant to be printed out and re-read for motivation for myself. Also, I completely intend to see mine through to the best of my ability.
1. Focus primarily on class work. All else is secondary. Start assignments when assigned them, and complete assignments well in advance of the due date. Leave the room to study and do work in order to actually get things done. You need to make up for your entire life as a student by proving yourself this year.
2. A close second, focus on working towards a career and a future in geology. Make sure to be working on this in times of low class related work. Stay on top of AAPG events, and make an effort to learn things outside of the classroom. You'll get a great job and guarantee yourself a future that's more than worth the effort if you stick with it.
3. Exercise with consistency. Important, but not important as the others. Think of where you can be if you don't fall off track. First goal: do well this summer in the triathlons you signed up for. The only acceptable excuse for not exercising is sickness, injury, and legitimately having too much work to do.
4. Don't worry. Make yourself happy and make others happy. Don't think about things that get you down. Don't let your workload get you down, do the best you can and don't compare yourself to others. Don't get worked up about things you can't control, and don't dwell on the small things. Continuing being as positive you can, not only outwardly but inwardly as well.
