Three Important Tips on Extra Curricular Activities

Have you received a C average on your last report card lately due to extra curricular activities? Don’t worry, your not alone. _ _ percent out of _ _ students attending the School of the Arts are involved with extra curricular activities. This includes sports, volunteering programs and clubs. A majority of these students maintain a B or B+ grade point average yearly.
According to Rombokas studies, most students that are involved in activities outside of school are less likely to participate in “drugs alcohol, and tobacco abuse, and serious offenses with the law”. However, these moderately exceeding students did this by taking account of the three general tips.
Tip Number One: Time Management
“Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing he can't afford to lose. “ -Thomas Edison
This is a major aspect you must commit to. Coming from school, then going to your extra curricular activity for on average two to four hours, then home where you will have to finish all your homework, eat and get prepared for the next day. This list might seem very extensive and hard to complete in it’s entirely but it’s simpler than it seems.
When you get home, grab a snack; this will give your body a little boost until you can fully eat dinner. Then afterwards, go straight to your homework, this is essential that you get your work done. After you have completed this you are able to relax and get yourself prepared for school the next day.
Tip Number Two: Willpower
“Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of intelligence or ability.” -Flower A. Newhouse
Sometimes having a lot on your plate can be VERY exhausting. But if started with the willpower or motivation to participate in extra curricular activities you must maintain this throughout your journey. Your lack of willpower can cause you to fail in not only school but also other daily routines. You must stay true to yourself.
Tip Number Three: Know Your Limits
“Don't believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding, find out what you already know, and you'll see the way to fly.” – Richard Bach
You can only do so much. Put only what you can handle in your agenda. If you know that you have a major test to study for make sure that is your first priority not hanging out with your friends after practice.
If you overload your plate with activities you won’t only be able to succeed in all of the activities you put yourself in; know what you can do and not want to do.