The Weekly Update

We are one week in! 👋 If you’re already feeling that initial burst of "New Semester Energy" fading, don’t panic.

It’s actually biologically normal. Motivation is a feeling, and feelings are temporary. You can't rely on "feeling like it" to get through the semester. Instead, we need to rely on systems.

• James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, popularized a math concept that changes everything: The 1% Rule.

  If you improve by just 1% every day for a year, mathematically, you end up 37 times better by the time you're done.

  • The Data: Huge overnight changes rarely stick. Small, barely noticeable improvements compound over time.

  • The Takeaway: Stop trying to change your whole life in one week. Just try to be 1% better than you were yesterday. Read one page. Do one math problem. Take one deep breath.

  
  

The easiest way to build a new habit isn't willpower—it's linking.

Your brain already has strong neural pathways for things you do every day (brushing teeth, opening your locker, checking your phone).

The Challenge: Pick one thing you need to do, and stack it on top of something you already do. Use this formula:

"After I [Current Habit], I will [New Habit]."

• Example: After I sit down on the bus, I will put my phone away for 5 minutes.

• Example: After I brush my teeth, I will think of one thing I'm grateful for.

Building new habits is hard, especially if you are struggling with anxiety or depression. If you feel stuck, let us help you get moving again.

• School Counselor: Grant Sparks (766-3410)/Christine Harrell (766-3407) - Pop in to say hi!
• Mental Health Support: Shannon Krenek, LCSW (766-3379) - Leave a note if Ms. Shannon is not in. She would love to meet you.
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.

Monday:

• Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume

Tuesday:

• Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume
• Basketball HOME - Madison
• Wrestling @ Owen

Wednesday:

• Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume
• Basketball @ Polk

Thursday:

• Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume

Friday:

• Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume
• Basketball @ Avery

clip art from: https://www.northbergen.org/News/View/8691/registration-open-now-for-recreation-dept-wrestling-and-basketball-programs-for-kids