Goooooood morning Franklin High School! I’m back with more amazing advice. Today we’ll talk about work, school, and even jellycats. Read on for snark and maybe even genuine help!
Dear Doe,
How do I maintain a healthy work-life balance?
– Work and the World
Thanks for your submission Work and the World! That’s a great question. My best tip would be to figure out what your priorities are, and organize your time accordingly. Put in the effort to make time for yourself and what’s important to you. And remember, you’re way too young to be a workaholic already!
Dear Doe,
My imposter syndrome is so bad this semester. I feel like every compliment I get is unearned and I’m drowning in work and doing so much worse in classes than I should be, but teachers and friends are still complimenting me and praising me. How do I stop feeling like a fraud?
– The Imposter
I fear there’s some low confidence among us… too bad of a pun? In all seriousness, that’s definitely a hard issue to work through. Maybe your teachers and friends are praising you because even though your work might not be up to your standards, you’re still fighting and trying hard and doing the work even when you feel overwhelmed. That definitely deserves a compliment! Reframe your thoughts, accept the compliments, and learn to be okay with failure and the lessons it can teach.
Dear Doe,
I need help to find ways to study for a math test and remember information better for good grades.
– Studying Stupor
How do you learn best? Personally, I’m a visual learner, so I like to read about how to do math or watch a video to see an example done. Depending on the type of math, flashcards could also be helpful. Online practice tests are a good way to see what you need to work on. If none of these work, you could ask your math teacher for advice! I’m not sure I was the best person to ask about this… I can’t even remember what I ate for breakfast this morning! Maybe ask Zach Bryan – I hear he remembers everything.
Dear Doe,
I’ve collected so many Jellycats that they’ve begun to fall off my bed! I don’t want any to feel left out, how do I fit them all?
– Jealous Jellycats
Wow JJ, that’s a pretty hard problem. In all my years of advising, I’ve never come across this issue. Maybe try getting a bigger bed?
Dear Doe,
I don’t understand the point of the workload for some classes. The informational aspect of the assignment sure, but why should I spend my time coloring/drawing/building when there is almost no educational value there, and I’m spending my time doing that rather than exercising real world skills or completing work of genuine substance.
– Stu Dentgone
Hi Stu, it seems you’ve fallen right into your teacher’s trap! You see, the point of this seemingly meaningless work is much deeper than you think. Sometimes, learning isn’t done simply through notes or reading. It’s also done by doing. Coloring or drawing? You’re exercising the right side of your brain (the creative side) while unconsciously stimulating the left side (the informational side). Building? You’re gaining practical knowledge of the topic you’re studying that likely won’t fade as fast as that from notes would. Your real world skills are getting a workout each time you time manage to complete a project, communicate with a group, or problem solving to find materials. (As a side note, technically, building something is work of real substance since it is, in fact, tangible.)
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