12 Ways to Beat the Back-to-School Blues

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12 Ways to Beat the Back- to-School Blues

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12 Waysto Beat

the Back-to-School

Blues

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Even if thecourse work isgrueling, it's a

little morebearable when

you're writing ina crisp, newnotebook.

1. Buy SchoolSupplies

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Search the hashtag#gladtogoback on Twitter

and get into a positivemindset by reading the

tweets and rememberingeverything you enjoy

about school.

2. Get #gladtogoback

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Message some friends you lost contact withover the summer and reunite with them.

Nothing is more exciting thanseeing old friends again.

3. Rekindle Old Friendships

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Have a big party to blowoff steam. Whether it's a

barbecue with friends or acampfire on the beach,

taking some time to havefun is a great way toprepare for the year

ahead.

4. End the Summer With a Bang

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Choose your bestback-to-schooloutfit. Looking

sharp and feelingsharp go hand in

hand!

5. Look Sharp

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Buy all the perfectingredients and plan to

have your favoritebreakfast before your

first day of school.When the stomach ishappy, the mind is

happy.

6. Work Up an Appetite

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Set goals for the new school year and writethem down in your shiny new notebook with afreshly sharpened pencil. Having goals gives

you something to work toward.

7. Set Some New Goals

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Have someone specialwrite you a little note

and put it in yourpocket. If you're feelingblue on your first day

back, you can pull it outand read it.

8. Treat Yourself

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Look for books inyour school library.Talk to the librarianand see if any newbooks have been

stocked for the newschool year.

9. Start aReading List

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Write down things to dobefore the summer

ends. Your list mightinclude things liketaking a road trip,

finding the Big Dipper,or building a sand

castle.

10. Make an End-of-Summer Checklist

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Looking forward to an event at the end ofthe school day or week can help you power

through the back-to-school blues.

11. Plan Something Fun

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Have some anecdotes readyto answer the inevitable

question about what you didover the summer.

Remembering highlights ofyour summer is sure to put

you in a good mood!

12. PrepareYour Stories

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Thank You for Reading!Are you #gladtogoback? Let us know why on

Twitter, or share your very own tips for beating theback-to-school blues.

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