School days mean homework, studying, exams, and social interactions — not to mention getting up early every morning. It’s understandable if you don’t always feel your happiest going to school during the week, but it’s also something you can totally improve! Follow the tips on this list to feel more happy on school days. And...who knows? Maybe you’ll even start looking forward to them!
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QuestionHow can I stop being lonely?Katie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.Make a list of positive qualities about yourself and recognize how these qualities contribute to you being a good friend. Consider writing in a journal or talking to someone you trust about how you are feeling. It's normal and natural to feel upset about this, but keep trying to make new friends both inside and outside of school.
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QuestionHow do you start hanging out with a new group of friends?Katie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.Ask someone new to be a partner with you in class or ask someone to study with you after school. I do think it's important to continue to remain polite and kind to your old friends as well, because someday you may want to be friends with them again. The politics of friendships can change so much in middle school and high school as well.
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QuestionHow can I be happy in school alone?Katie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.I would recommend you join an extracurricular activity outside of the school, such as a club or sports team, so that you can bond with students that share a common interest. My second suggestion would be to engage in volunteer work to meet other peers. You can try either volunteer work through a club at school, a religious organization, or a community organization.
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- Make time for fun with friends outside of schoolwork. Being social is important for happiness. Just don't neglect studying and fall behind on academics either. Balance is key.
- Getting to class a bit early allows you to chat with the teacher and get organized without feeling rushed. A relaxed start helps the day go smoother.
- When facing conflicts with other students, stay calm. Trading insults usually makes things worse. If you're truly being bullied, inform a counselor.
- Smile and be polite to classmates you pass in hallways. Small friendly gestures can make someone's day and improve the whole school atmosphere.
- Talk to your parents about any school issues bothering you. They can offer new perspectives and advice to help you work through problems.
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