Senioritis (noun): the extremely contagious medical affliction that somehow manages to infect every Jackson-Reed senior when second semester rolls around. Symptoms may include: no motivation, excessive tardiness, procrastinating every assignment (or just not doing them), and spending classes daydreaming about life after graduation. If you’re one of those unlucky seniors, here are some ways to cure this irritating ailment.
Get excited for end of year events: senior year isn’t over yet! There’s still a good three months left before June and so many things to look forward to! The most iconic highschool events happen at the end of senior year: prom and graduation. Instead of giving into senioritis, look forward to these traditions that will make these last four years of blood, sweat, and tears worth it. Just picture it: cap and gown on, diploma in hand, finally walking across that stage.
Keep yourself occupied: it’s your last year of high school, you’re tired and all you want to do is just lie in your bed and doom scroll. Makes sense. But if you’re looking to cure your senioritis, that’s the exact opposite of what you should do. If you’re not already involved in a sport or a club, it’s never too late to join one! However, if it’s senior year and you’re not already part of one, it’s highly likely it’s just not your thing. So, if that’s the case, there’s still a hundred other things you can do to keep yourself busy! You can always try out a new hobby, like baking or running, maybe stop by the gym or pick up a book. There’s always something new to try and it’s an easy cure for the laziness that comes with senioritis.
Rewarding yourself: sometimes a simple reward system can be just what you need to get your motivation back during senior year. Whether it’s a sweet treat after finishing your homework assignments or purchasing the items in your cart if you pass the test, it’s good to have some sort of incentive that will help you get through the final semester and keep the effects of senioritis from slowing you down.
Remember that those colleges CAN rescind your acceptances: if that’s not enough to get rid of your nasty case of senioritis, there’s the harsh reality. So don’t let those grades drop too low or you’ll find yourself without that spot in college you thought was guaranteed once you got in. Don’t let senioritis get the best of you and all your hard work go to waste, just a few more months and then you’re out of here!
While senioritis can be incredibly draining, if you follow this advice you will be able to significantly reduce its effects, or even cure it completely. To the class of 2025, you’ve got this! •