Happy New Year! Time to bid 2022 a fond farewell. It's the ideal time to let go of the outdated routines and notions that are holding you back and concentrate on establishing new, constructive objectives now that the New Year and the new academic year have arrived. For the majority of us, a new year means a fresh set of resolutions. But occasionally, whether for practical, financial, or other reasons, we set goals for ourselves that are just impossible to meet.
Any age is a good time to start setting goals for yourself since it fuels your desire. When we accomplish the objectives we set for ourselves, it motivates us to keep reaching for things we previously believed were unattainable. This also boosts our sense of confidence and self-worth.
Academic and non-academic goals should be set while in college. Therefore, rather than making an extravagant resolution for the next year, try making one that is doable and practical. Here are some suggestions to help you start off on the right foot.

Set up a routine for yourself

You can decide to create a daily schedule to support your work-life balance in addition to your new and better sleeping habits. Your schedule is probably set up for you throughout the day if you're a student. However, the way you organize your schedule outside of school is something you can control. Why not resolve to a fresh approach to learning? Francesco Cirillo created the Pomodoro Technique as a time management technique in the late 1980s. It entails using a timer to give yourself 25 minutes to complete a task, followed by a short rest, or "Pomodoro,". FUN FACT: The Italian term for tomato is where the name "Pomodoro" originates. The timer in the shape of a tomato that Cirillo used as a college student to regulate his time inspired the name of the method.

Set up a snooze schedule

Get the correct quantity of sleep: Do you ever feel like the day is slipping away from you because you woke up too late? Or the irritation you feel from the constant fatigue you experience the next day simply by being up all night? Some people may argue that having 6 to 8 hours of sleep per night is sufficient to keep them awake and alert. The time you spend sleeping is far more important than merely the period.

Therefore, it is best to ensure that you take adequate naps at the "ideal" time. It won't work to take long afternoon naps, stay up until midnight, and sleep in late. Therefore, you may take short power naps during the day to recharge, and by 10:00 PM, you can fall asleep soundly. This strategy will be useful when you have exams and need to obtain a decent night's sleep.

Try new things and broaden your horizons

Having a project that is tangential to your education is usually beneficial since it helps you to take initiative, work independently, and remain interested. You can make a goal for yourself this year to pick up a new talent that will help you grow and become a better person. A different culture, way of life, or experience from your own might be described in a book you read. You may, for instance, study the fundamentals of sign language to communicate with millions of individuals suffering from debilitating hearing loss throughout the world. If you want to understand what it means to be human and joyful, read the Dalai Lama's book of wisdom. Alternatively, you may enroll in an online course to learn how to code, draw, shoot portraits, and much more. Only your willingness to attempt something new will place restrictions on the possibilities.

Increase your daily "me time" availability.

You will always be among others when you are a student, which can occasionally be stressful and overwhelming. By giving yourself some alone time, you can prevent stress and fatigue and maintain your mental health. You'll be more in control and be able to give your body a rest by taking 30 minutes each day to think and unwind. It will energize you and make you feel more optimistic and productive to do anything fun at this time, such as reading, practicing meditation, or watching TV.

Being health conscious is the key.

It can be challenging to put your health first when deadlines are looming and college life is hectic. Although we all know we should work more, time is always short. Why not alter that for next year? Make the decision to change a few simple but significant aspects of your lifestyle. For instance, every student should try to sleep for eight hours every night. Why not establish a regular bedtime instead of binge-watching your favorite Netflix series till the wee hours of the morning? You'll be astonished by how much happier you feel in the mornings, and it's been demonstrated that sleep aids with information and fact retention. Consolidation is the process through which information is transferred from short-term to long-term memory. A healthy nighttime routine can not only improve your mood but also help you learn more.

Plan your future.

The future is promising, but it may also feel a little daunting and unpredictable to you right now. If this is the case, prepare in advance and you won't need to worry. Set reasonable milestones for yourself to help you achieve where you need to be and start the new year off correctly. If you're a high school student who wants to attend college, concentrate on adding extracurricular activities and examples of your independent thought to your application. Perhaps you have a procrastination issue that has to be resolved before your summer exams. If you find visualization helpful, write a strategy for how you're going to make the upcoming year matter in a notebook. Include images of your favorite colleges or travel spots to inspire you to accomplish even more.

Whatever resolve you decide on this New Year's Eve, make sure to stick with it the entire year and you'll be making yourself proud.