Use the Pomodoro Technique.Ī technique developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980’s can be helpful with everything from studying to regular daily work. You can even use the reward system for small things, like finishing everything you planned for the day and rewarding yourself with gummy bears or chocolate milk. Anything that is special and you don’t do on a regular basis can be a reward. If you succeed, treat yourself! Eat something you love buy yourself that new book you’ve been looking at. Set goals, such as accomplishing X, Y, and Z assignments in three weeks. Mom and Dad aren’t going to be holding your hand anymore. You need to be able to tell yourself that you are going to get things done, and then actually do them.

Motivate Yourself.īecause homeschooling has no deadlines, you might think “Hey, I have no deadline, so I’ll save it for tomorrow,” and then go to book club or football or deep sea diving – whatever the kids are doing nowadays. So when you’re faced with your first research report, you’ll be able to write out a quick draft faster than you can say “straight-A student.” 4. Writing every day will help you become a better writer and help words flow more naturally, and it becomes a habit. It doesn’t matter if it’s written terribly or has no punctuation or grammar (unless it’s that English essay, then you might want to include those). Even if you just write down your thoughts, that’s one step closer to being able to write a slammin SAT essay and college admittance letters. English assignment? Even better! Write it out. Original story? Great! Write down the concept. Make it a priority to write something at least once every day, no matter what it is.

Whether in high school or in college, you will have things you don’t know and you will have to study. Even if you “already know” the material, if you learn good study habits now, you’ll be able to ace tests with information that you didn’t already know-trust me, it will happen.

Sure, you might finish your school year a little late into the summer, but because of it, you’ll be better prepared for everything, and get good grades. I’m not talking about a few years behind, but if you’re having trouble with something, spend extra time on it. High school isn’t a competition of who can finish first. Now, I’m in my third (going on fourth) year of high school, and I would like to share with you-yes you, the homeschool teenager who has no idea what to expect-the tricks to succeed that I wish I knew about when I was starting out. I hate to say it, but being a homeschooled high schooler is incredibly difficult, but the end result makes up for any sort of torture you think Seton’s intense curriculum has to offer. Whether you’re a freshman just starting your first year, or a senior trying to finish up your last, you probably already know that it’s going to put you to the ultimate test, and if you didn’t, well surprise! It will. Put them together? One of the most challenging-yet gratifying-rides of your life. Note to the moms and dads reading this:įrom the 'Top 20 All Time Most Popular Articles.'Įditors Note:Originally published June 3, 2014.Remember to Never Be Afraid to Ask for Help.

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