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  Self care Samantha Lynch ‘23 One of our most frequent responses to the 2021 goal survey was to take better care of yourself. There are a lot of small things you can do to better take care of yourself. Give yourself a break… It's easy to get lost in schoolwork, however sometimes you need to take a break. Taking just a few minutes for yourself can help increase your productivity and even calm yourself down. Taking a short break is extremely helpful for your mental and physical health. Hydrate! Drinking the correct amount of water has countless health benefits including clearer skin, prevention of  headaches, and increased energy.  Get Outside! Getting outside is a good way to care for yourself. You can go for a walk, run, or practice a sport. If you are going to be outside near other people, please social distance and wear masks. Keep in contact with friends and family. Keeping in contact with loved ones is very helpful and can lift your mood and make you feel less alone....

 Achieving Your Academic Goals in 2021 ​By Maria Shelley ‘24 As we begin the new school year, one of your goals may be to improve your grades. This year has been especially challenging in distance learning and requires even more focus and time management which have been major adjustments. In 2021, academics may be at the forefront of your goals for the year. We’ve prepared some tips to help you start the school year off on the right foot. Make a Running To-do List Making a to-do list sounds like such a simple action, but it is one of the most effective ways to stay organized. Whether you jot it down on a piece of paper or use an app such as Google Keep, visualizing your assignments is so helpful when practicing time management. As the week goes on, add assignments, study sessions, and other to-dos to your list so you do not have to constantly refer back to Schoology. A to-do list allows students to visualize their assignments in order to plan their homework and study sessions accor...