{"id":847,"date":"2023-01-03T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T18:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/?p=847"},"modified":"2022-12-13T13:50:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:50:16","slug":"6-new-years-resolutions-for-college-students-and-how-to-make-them-stick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/2023\/01\/03\/6-new-years-resolutions-for-college-students-and-how-to-make-them-stick\/","title":{"rendered":"6 NEW YEAR\u2019S RESOLUTIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS \u2013 AND HOW TO MAKE THEM STICK!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making a New Year\u2019s resolution is easy. Sticking to it is much harder. Here are some common New Year\u2019s resolutions for college students, and tips on how to make them stick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Study harder.<\/b>\u00a0It\u2019s no mystery why this is one of the most common New Year\u2019s resolutions for college students. Better study habits lead to better outcomes. We\u2019ve posted a few blogs that will help you with your study mechanics (try this\u00a0one<\/a>\u00a0and this\u00a0one<\/a>), but consistently putting these mechanics into practice requires the formation of habits. To make habits stick, you must commit to them for at least three to four weeks (studies often cite thirty days). Start simple and make it daily. If you only study sporadically, it\u2019ll be much more difficult to form the habit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perfect attendance.<\/b>\u00a0For many college students, perfect attendance is like a unicorn. You\u2019ve heard of its existence, it sounds amazing, but you\u2019re pretty convinced it\u2019s a myth. The truth is, the practical benefit of attending every class is worth the effort it takes to make it happen. You can\u2019t control unexpected events in your life, but you can better prepare for them. Take care of yourself to avoid sickness. Plan on showing up to campus a little earlier just in case you have car troubles. It\u2019s not the most glamorous of New Year\u2019s resolutions, but it\u2019s one worth pursuing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get more sleep.<\/b>\u00a0We don\u2019t need to debate the merit of being well-rested. As a college student, your commitments often keep you from achieving that perfect eight hours of sleep. One way to combat this is by structuring your sleep the same way you structure important events in your life \u2013 budget and plan for it! Try studying earlier. Stay away from computer, tablet, and phone screens prior to hitting the hay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish assignments at least one day in advance.<\/b>\u00a0Procrastination is the act\u00a0of delaying or postponing something. It\u2019s the decision to do something impulsive (often instant gratification) instead of sticking to a plan. To finish assignments early is the most noble of all New Year\u2019s resolutions for college students. Here\u2019s how you make it happen:<\/span><\/p>\n