Ways to Prepare for the Future
The future can be a scary thing for some people. It means getting older, having more responsibility for yourself and others, being more organized, making bigger decisions, etc. To some people the future could mean just waiting to wake up the next day but to others it means worrying about where to go to college, where to get a job, how you can buy a house, etc. This can be very stressful for most people, even if you think you have it all figured out, life can throw some pretty big curveballs. However, the good thing is that you can be prepared for all of these things to happen, here are some tips!
Do not procrastinate- Many people, including myself, have a big problem with procrastinating. Procrastinating is when you put whatever task you need to complete, last. You wait until the last minute to do it. A good tip for that is to just do the task earlier. You could also spread it out over a period of time so at least some of it is completed.
Ask for advice- One of the biggest problems that people have is asking for help. Even if the task can be done by itself, it is always good to ask for help. Asking for help can make the task you are trying to complete easier. Also, asking for help from someone who has more experience can create good advice to apply to the future.
Be organized- Being organized can be one of the hardest things for people to do. This could mean being organized with money, keeping your backpack clean, having an organizer, etc. If your life is cluttered and nothing is together it can be hard to find anything or remember things. Having a planner allows for things to be remembered. It can also allow you to write down a positive note to yourself, which can make a positive impact on your day.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Rea. I am 17 years old, soon to be 18. I am a senior at St. Marys high school. I volunteer at the dog shelter during my free...