Senioritis is a term for decreased motivation and effort that high school seniors may experience towards the end of their high school careers. It is often characterized by a lack of energy, slipping grades, and a general lack of interest in schoolwork. Some seniors will experience anxiety thinking about what may happen after high school, whether they are going to college or starting to explore career opportunities. These stressors may include financial anxieties, future job listings, and how they will function as new adults.
Many describe the senioritis experience as feeling pressure after working hard for three years but knowing now is not the time to relax. As seniors feel less motivated, they may stay up late scrolling or trying to catch up on applications and assignments. As this cycle becomes more and more regular, seniors may experience decreased health, mood, and academic behaviors.
The Times contacted several seniors to ask about study methods they’ve found helpful or would recommend, especially when it’s late, and seniors have what feels like a thousand assignments, think of this strategy: sit in a quiet room with no distractions, then get everything necessary whether it’s a drink, a snack, or a calculator. Then, set a ten-minute timer and focus on either assignment. This strategy is very disciplined and encourages students to focus on one thing at a time, making the workload more manageable for seniors.
Students need to get a good night’s rest. Getting on a good sleep schedule takes discipline, so seniors need to be stricter about their winding-down routine. Often, teens get stuck scrolling or watching things on their phones. When students struggle to balance sleeping and school, taking precautions to prevent a night of constant scrolling is a good idea.
Some seniors shared that setting a timer or even a time limit on their phone can be an easy way to cut off screen time for the night. Once that timer goes off, it’s time for bed. The seniors we talked to said it would be an adjustment, but it becomes easier once you get into that routine over time. The results may affect your school day regarding your focus, energy, and attitude.
Another technique that is very efficient for some seniors is known as the 10-3-2-2-0 rule. The 10-3-2-2-0 rule is; to cut out caffeine 10 hours before bed, not eat or drink three hours before bed, stop working Two hours before bed, get away from screens Two hours before bed, and then never hit snooze (zero). This schedule is a little more strict but is often used for students who need to get out of a rut fast. Finding a variation of this technique may help. In this article, we went over how to manage a sleep schedule and how to stay focused on work.
