Another year has come and gone, and it is again time to make New Year’s Resolutions. While most people make the resolution to eat healthier and to lose weight, you can also make a school-related resolution. Remember to make a plan to accomplish your New Year’s Resolution so that you can actually fulfill it. Below are five school-related resolutions that you should consider for the upcoming New Year.

Actually Read the Assigned Material

We know that you’re guilty of this one. Whether you are supposed to read a textbook, work of literature, or article, most of the time you just skim it. Make a resolution to read all of your assigned material this year, instead of jumping onto SparkNotes. We’d be willing to bet that your grades will increase as a result.

Minimize Distractions While Studying

If you are an avid Snapchatter-while-studying, you should make a resolution to stop it. Decide that you will study distraction-free this new year. Put down your phone, turn down the music, turn off the TV, and close the door. Designate study time, and make sure that you do just that, study.

Get Better Grades

Resolve to get better grades this year. Make sure that you create a plan to help you accomplish this goal. Do you need to devote more time to studying, talk to your teachers more often, or do you need to discipline yourself better? Figure out what you need to do to get better grades, and do it!

Stop Procrastinating

Mountain Heights Academy gives you the incredible opportunity to make your own schedule, so that you can do your coursework when it is convenient for you. However, if you procrastinate your school work, you will be incredibly stressed at the end of the school year. Make a goal to make a school-work schedule, and then make sure that you stick to it.

Believe In Yourself

If you struggle with a certain course, be it math, history, science, etc. and your self-doubt is holding you back, decide to change your negative mindset and believe in yourself. Quit thinking things like “I can’t do this,” “I’m not as smart as so-and-so,” “I’ll never get accepted to the college I want to go to anyway,” and “I just don’t get good grades.” When it comes to getting good grades, believing in yourself is half the battle, so make a resolution to believe in yourself this year.