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Building your support system

Building your support system 2020 has been rough. Admit it. The Coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on us all. Some of us grieved for our old lifestyles when we were able to go out whenever we wanted to. Some of us lost our jobs as a result of this pandemic. For students in high school and uni, school had been moved online via zoom and or on other online platforms. Some of us really enjoyed this new type of learning but a lot of us struggled to stay on top of our work. When we are dealing with uncertainty and stress, it is really important for us to reach out to people in our support system. This is why it is crucial for us to build up our support system NOW, so that when we need to reach out for support, we'd know where to go. Here are some people that you could incorporate into your support system. 1. Friends Having supportive friends that you can lean on is super important. Friends are great people to turn to for support because you know that they will und
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A tool to help you catch up with school work

A tool to help you catch up with school work Have you ever been so behind in your school work, that once you get home from school you just have no motivation left to start working on the work you need to catch up on? This scenario is quite typical of high school students, especially in the senior years of high school (year 11 and 12). Recently, I've been struggling to keep on top of my school work due to family reasons and work. Year 11 is hard. There are a lot more things you have to do in class and outside of class compared to in junior years (year 7-10) to ensure that you understand the content. Eventually, my lack of motivation to do my school work led to the work piling up. I found myself faced with work the size as tall as Mount Everest so I talked to the school counsellor about this. Here's the advice that she gave me: Break it down. Apart from this, she gave me a worksheet called "My Ladder to Success" to help me focus on one step at a time. I
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Ways to practice self care for busy teens

Hey everyone. So I have some exciting news about this blog post! Cue the drumroll... This is my first ever collab on my blog. Yes, you read it right. This blog post is a collab with the wonderful Tabby from @itstabbysblog on Instagram. Be sure to check out her blog lushlifestyles.wordpress.com/ . She's writing about a morning/night routine for busy teens to minimise stress. --- In a world where stress is prevalent in our daily lives, it is super important to take care of ourselves. Being a teen is pretty hard in this day and age. I'd say that teens experience a lot more stress compared to their parent's generation. Here are some self-care ideas that are perfect for busy teens as it doesn't take much time to do. 1. Go on a walk There's just something about going for a walk at a local park or around your neighbourhood that makes you feel really relaxed and at peace. It's such a simple thing to do and it just allows you to take a moment to appreciate nat
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How to get a job in high school

How to get a job in high school Most teens, including me, started applying for jobs when we finally reached the age of 15 (in the state that I live in) where we can legally enter the workforce. Applying for jobs can be daunting, mostly because you don't know what to expect and you are putting yourself out there. But I would definitely encourage every high school student to apply for jobs because you will learn so many skills in doing so. If you are currently in the process of applying for jobs, or you are considering to apply then here are some tips to help you out. 1. Check the minimum age when you can start working in your state A super important tip here! Different states have different ages of when you can legally start working. Make sure to check them before you start applying for jobs because employers cannot hire you if you are below the legal age of working in your state. 2. Have a resumé Employers will most definitely ask you for your resumé because it outline
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How to stay productive during the holidays

How to Stay Productive During the Holidays Hello everyone! Guess what? This is my first blog post on the blog that you are reading right now- That Inquisitive Student ! I'm super excited to share with you my tips on how to stay productive during the holidays. So Easter is just around the corner, and I assume that most of you reading this post right now would be on Easter break (or term break here in Australia). I know that it can be super tempting for you to watch Netflix or procrastinate all day during the holidays because, well, you worked so hard during the term! Holidays are great for us to have a break from school assessments and to do things that we enjoy, but it is also important to remember that we should use this time wisely because before you know it, you will be back at school in no time for another term. 1. Wake up early Yes, oh yes. This is the best tip I can give anyone on staying productive not just during the holidays, but in your daily life as well. I d
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