My Thoughts On Entering High School

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I can’t lie. I am a bit nervous to start high school which I start in exactly one week. Can you believe it? Little old me starting high school, wow. I promised myself that I wouldn’t do what I did in middle school, which was become so focused on whether or not people will like me. And yet, I’m doing just that right now. Don’t get me wrong, I am ecstatic to start high school, I truly am. But, I am looking back on my history in middle school and essentially expecting that to happen again. My high school is still small with about 70 kids per grade but we have about 20 in each class period. So theoretically, I should be able to find some friends in those 70 kids considering I will most likely meet almost all of them with my different classes.

I’m also worried about grades. I know that I’m smart, but I’m entering an accelerated program. Does that mean I’m going to struggle and my grades aren’t going to be as good? I hold myself to high expectations, and if I don’t meet them, I tend to beat myself up. I also stress myself out a lot when taking tests or giving presentations. I don’t want this for myself, I want to go into my exams thinking that I can do it and being confident in my abilities. My mom once told me that people who stress themselves so much about getting good grades, will one day burn out and tank it. I often wonder if that will one day be me. I am constantly trying to stop myself from stressing, but it still happens. I can’t get it to stop. Thankfully, over the years I’ve learned a few tricks about how to relieve stress, read them here!

Let’s face it. Entering high school is scary. PERIOD. But, we’re in this together. We’ve got this and we’re going to have an amazing time. Please feel free to email me if you need someone to talk to and/or are struggling with your mental health. You are going to rock high school, we’ve got this is the bag! I believe in you.