If you didn’t have time to get clothes the night before, but you woke up very early, use this extra time to choose your outfit. If you’re in a rush, opt for what you know always looks good on you or your school uniform. Don’t worry about the perfect outfit; just choose what you’re comfortable wearing. Check the forecast to avoid wearing a coat and fleecy pants in 90 degree weather.
If homework is incomplete, work on it during the evening, before school, during study hall, or even during lunch (or another break), if it is due that day. If you find yourself with incomplete homework day after day, re-evaluate your plan for doing your homework.
Try to set a time before bed each night where all your electronics are put away or turned off. Allow yourself 20-30 minutes of mental relaxation to gradually let your body fall asleep naturally. Have your alarm set if you use one, you don’t want to wake up realizing school has already started!
If needed, start going to bed earlier. It is impossible to perform to your fullest potential if you are only half awake during class.
Wash your whole body every day. People will be happy to hang around with you if you have a pleasant smell, but they will most-likely stay away from you if you don’t. Wash your hair at least every other day or every two days. If your hair gets tangled easily, or you like your hair looking shiny, condition your hair every single time it gets wet. Never use a brush after taking a shower (unless your brush is made for wet hair); use only a comb on wet hair.
Remember that there are still ways to express your individual style if you have a uniform. Dress for the season- don’t wear shorts and a tank top in the winter!
Remember to brush the roof of your mouth and your tongue. Floss your teeth at least once a day. If you are rushed in the morning, hold off on the flossing until the night, so you will have the time to do a good job. Chew whitening gum if you absolutely cannot brush your teeth, but try to do this as little as possible.
If you are curling your eyelashes, do so before putting on mascara. If you want your eyelashes to appear thick without eyeliner, focus the mascara at the base of your lashes so that it looks like you spent more time with eyeshadow and eyeliner. Go for the natural look. This includes only wearing lip gloss or balm and a big smile. School isn’t a fashion show, so don’t go too heavy. Test out new makeup before you wear it to school and make sure your parents and your school allow you to wear makeup.
Never skip breakfast, or else you will feel tired throughout the day.
Make sure you have enough food. Try to keep a nonperishable snack in your bag in case you get hungry.
Remember to brush the roof of your mouth and your tongue. Floss your teeth at least once a day. If you are rushed in the morning, hold off on the flossing until the night, so you will have the time to do a good job. Chew whitening gum if you absolutely cannot brush your teeth, but try to do this as little as possible.
Transportation money/bus pass. It’s good to have this at all times, just in case Mom can’t pick you up suddenly. A jacket. Even if it’s summer, bringing a light cardigan is ideal just in case the weather gets colder. Your lunch and/or lunch money. Your school-issued (or personal) device if you need it for that day. Throw in the charger as well. Your homework. This is most important, as the assignment would get marked as missing/late if it’s still at home.
Don’t fuss over what others think of you; do your best to be a confident, well groomed and pleasantly presented person and be kind and thoughtful to others and your good reputation will precede you.
