10 Lessons 10th Grade taught me

This was supposed to come out earlier, but pardon me, holidays' brewing up my procrastination and I'm fighting it. Last Wednesday marked the official completion of my tenth grade. Two years in high school seems like two seconds of a distant vision. Putting all the emotions aside, I’d like to share what these two years had offered me. Mistakes, joy, memories, and sorrow, if you’re entering tenth grade or high school anytime soon, just keep these things in mind before you mentally start prepping yourself for it.

1.    Organization is your mantra

                                As tiresome as it sounds, this is something we all postpone till the last minute. Organize every last of your note, and those never-ending piles of papers and samples right from day 1! You’ll thank yourself for that later. And I do agree it’s easier said than done

2.    If you don’t have time, create some

                               This is something I learned in a hard way. We all have the same 24 hours.  If your friend has the extra hour to catch up with the latest episode and complete the work on time, you should have too. Find where you are wasting time more than required. Maybe you are thinking of something else while doing math homework (don’t do that), or you’re spending too much time decorating the front page of your project work that you’re left with little or no time to write the actual content, and you end up being cringy in your content. ( but do some front-page décor too)

3.    Never Compromise

                           Never do it! If you want to complete reading that book, or scroll through social media, or just stay idle, DO IT! Yes. Even if you have headloads of work. Not doing something is far more better than doing something half-heartedly.  Finish that last chapter and sit with a peaceful and contented mind. you have no idea how your productivity level will boost!

4.    Find your method of study

                           Don’t jump into a study method just because your favourite YouTuber recommends it. (happened to me ). Stick to your comfort zone, especially if you’re gonna take boards this year.

.  5.. Ask for help

                                       Stuck on a problem? Try solving it for the next fifteen minutes. If you fail, without thinking twice, go and ask for help. You’ll thank yourself later for saving a lot of time.

.   6.  Be ahead

                          If your teacher provides you an outline of the works she would be giving you that week, why not complete it the first day? So that for rest of the week, you’ll have that time for reviewing the subject, or for something else. Either way, one task is off your to-do list.

7.    Don’t leave anything behind

                           Attend your school’s extracurricular activities. It could be your last year there, or the last time you’d be attending those as a junior. The first thing teachers tell you when you come out of the exam hall, is “you’re no more a junior.” Make the most mischief you can while you’re still a junior.

8.    Be Kind

                  This one aspect is what everyone keeps forgetting about high school. Let’s face it, bullying is no more region-specific.  If you witness or experience any bullying, don’t be afraid to speak out. Remember, if not now, when? And don’t involve in any of those either. Let’s spread kindness and positivity.

9.    Eat healthy

                 I think this is self-explanatory. Don’t stock up crunchies from every company for your late-night sessions. It’s better if you don’t munch anything between your proper meals, but if it seems unavoidable, try to keep it healthy.

10. Get that fresh air

                      Having regular physical activity can help both your brain and your body. This is one thing I regret not doing. Now that I do go out and play, every one of my muscles complains of having avoided this for the entire year. Just do it, so that you can save your regrets for something else.

That’s it for today. If you have any more suggestions to add to the list, comment them down below. And, stay safe!