So, was I a little foolish to think I could have it together this year? Absolutely. Did I grow and learn more than I ever have? Indubitably. 

When implementing these practices, keep in mind that you can start whenever you want to. As a matter of fact, start as soon as possible. You do not need to wait for Monday, the end of the month or Jan. 1 to make a difference in your life. 

I sat in bed and turned on my computer until I realized that I hadn’t completed the daily Wordle. So I figured out the word puzzle, went to my homework portal and decided it would be a good idea to check my grades. So I reviewed my grades, saw that they were in good shape and felt relatively accomplished. I rewarded myself by going on my phone again. Upon arriving at college, I realized that although this vicious cycle of procrastination got me through high school, it wasn’t going to work anymore. I had to come up with ways to become focused, organized and skilled in time management. 

ByDesign, the first achievement-focused social network that helps students plan their lives and achieve goals, was launched on Tuesday.

Life isn’t a waiting game. I want to be able to look down at my 20-year-old self from the top of the staircase and admire her just as fondly as I do the young girl fishing with her grandfather in the Russian countryside. To do so, I have to stop spending each day waiting for the next one. With so much time left, what’s the rush?

Since the pandemic began, many environmental groups have shifted operations online and provided aid for members of their communities.