{"id":22797,"date":"2015-01-12T08:57:14","date_gmt":"2015-01-12T13:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=22797"},"modified":"2015-01-12T08:57:14","modified_gmt":"2015-01-12T13:57:14","slug":"new-year-new-me-hopefully","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2015\/01\/12\/new-year-new-me-hopefully\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Me (Hopefully)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome Back U of T!\u00a0<\/strong> The turkey has all been eaten, the sidewalks are icy, and the bookstore is busy again. It\u2019s the beginning of a new semester which means it\u2019s a fresh start - a clean slate to leave the procrastination and bad habits of first semester behind!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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While first semester was very fun, you'll notice there's no pictures of studying...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

It\u2019s funny how, as students, we get the chance to make \u201cNew Years Resolutions\u201d twice a year - once in September, and once again in January. We\u2019re driven by the belief that a new semester will actually change something - that it will actually be different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When in reality, it rarely is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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I'm really really REALLY trying to not let this be my mindset this semester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

This year however, I\u2019m determined to break the trend.<\/strong> I\u2019m saying goodbye to Wednesday night movie marathons and Canton Chilli VISA debt, and hello to setting morning alarms and using an agenda.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Here\u2019s how I\u2019m planning to do it;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

1. Using an Agenda<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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I was an avid agenda user in high school and first year, so I don\u2019t know why I dropped this habit. For me, writing everything out makes me retain it more and makes it seem more urgent than typing it into an app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Tip:\u00a0I still love my to-do apps though! Wunderlist<\/a> is my favourite for school, grocery lists, blog post ideas, and everything in between.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

2.\u00a0<\/span>Getting A Job<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

When I say first semester took everything out of me, my bank account is included. I\u2019m hoping that by getting a job in January, and easing into the hours, I\u2019ll have some time to adjust and potentially something I can keep through the summer!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Tip: If you\u2019re also looking for a job, check out the Summer Job fair on Tuesday in Varsity Dome from 11am-3pm<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

3. Making a Routine<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Don't let this be you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

My schedule is pretty inconsistent: some days I have to be up at 7:30, while others I can sleep in until noon. This semester I\u2019m determined to make a routine of getting up and going to bed at the same time every day. Obviously exceptions will be made, but a regular sleep schedule dramatically increases the quality of your rest!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Tip: If your problem is getting out of bed in the morning - try this app which makes you get out of bed to turn it off!\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

4. Attending More Events <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Being a Community Crew member, and just a student at U of T, I see about a hundred cool event listings every day. Rarely however do I actually make the time to attend one of these events! Using the agenda tip above, and some wrought iron determination, I am making it my goal to do one new thing a week!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Tip: If this sounds like something you\u2019re interested in, join in on social media and use the hashtag #TryitUofT<\/a> when you do something new on campus!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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I've already started to work on this resolution by attending most of the Winterfest events last week!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

So this is what I\u2019m going to try to keep up this semester! I\u2019m already one week in and feeling pretty good about it - but I would love if you could all help keep me on track by tweeting me @Rachael_UofT<\/a>. Share your \u201cNew Semester Resolutions\u201d with me and maybe we can help each other achieve our goals!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

For now U of T enjoy the beginning of a new semester, and stay warm!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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