Well, I think it’s safe to say this year has been hard on us all. Not only has school been a burden, but it seems the world is either on fire or in chaos. Personally, my family has had a hard year dealing with the loss of a close friend, and I’ve had to learn to prioritize personal life and work. It’s my first year on the Cy-Ridge Key Club officer board and it’s proven fairly difficult to have a successful personal life and maintain a strong presence in Key Club. Although I’m still learning how to manage it all, I’ve picked up a few tips that help along the way. First, you need to write everything out. When I say everything, I mean everything. Every officer you need to text, every family reunion date, every monthly report you need to write, and every movie date with your parents. Whether you keep it in a bullet journal, or on a whiteboard above your desk, just do it. If everything is not written out, you’re bound to forget something. It also helps you to visualize how much you’ve accomplished and what has yet to be done. Personally, I have a todo list app that lets me write things down as soon as I become aware of them, allowing me to keep a firm grasp on my tasks. Second, keep the bigger picture in mind when prioritizing your tasks. You have to remember, school is only a fraction of your life. Although it is a very important fraction, your personal problems should be addressed first. Now, this is not an excuse to not do any work in your Key Club. If you make a commitment to be involved, you fulfill that commitment. Your personal health should also be held higher than your work, which leads me to my next tip. Lastly, make time for yourself. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but getting a good night’s sleep or spending 30 minutes de-stressing will help you be more productive! If you save just half an hour of your day for personal time, it will make managing your tasks so much easier. I would come home from school and work on school and club tasks for hours, seemingly getting nowhere. When I started taking time for myself, I began noticing I was more efficient and proactive in my personal life and in Key Club. In conclusion, managing life and Key Club is challenging but doable. Make sure to write everything out, prioritize your time, and leave time for yourself. I hope you take these tips to heart, and use them during the upcoming school year! |
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