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Issue 9 | Wednesday, January 6, 2016 | www.thesputnik.ca
How to start the new year with a bang Matthew Burley A&C Editor Year after year, people try to better themselves by creating immense New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions range from many things. Genuineness, accessibility and overall practicality are issues in making a resolution. You have to be able to commit to this crazy idea, so you might as well choose an attainable goal. Treat this article as a guide as to how to bring out the best in your New Year’s resolution.
DO: Make healthy choices. Getting into a healthier lifestyle can allow you to feel better on the inside and out. This can include changing up your diet, cutting out smoking and exercising. Playing a new
sport, joining your friends to the gym, and trying out a new recipe are great ways to start new habits. DON’T: Push yourself too hard. Gyms feel the rush proceeding New Years as people swarm
the weights and treadmills. Some people see this as an opportunity to push their limits. While this isn’t a bad thing, the Sputnik cares for your health and wants everyone to be safe.
DO: Try your best in school. University is stressful and it is sometimes difficult to reach all your goals. However, if you were planning on making a resolution based on your grades, remember that you’ve done your best and to be proud
of what you’ve accomplished. Committing to going to class, studying with friends and doing readings are easy ways to keep your grades up. DON’T: Procrastinate. To many students, procrastination is an art. It is something
that takes years to master; but if not done properly, it can ruin your time at university. Taking a look at the syllabus early on in the semester can help keep you updated. Don’t allow old habits to creep into the New Year.
DO: Spend time with family and friends. Our family and friends are the most important people in our lives; they bring us joy, wisdom and new experiences. Spending time with loved
ones is as simple as giving a relative a call, going out with friends, or meeting someone new. The little aspects in life are often forgotten but bring the biggest smiles. DON’T: Forget responsibilities.
It is important to have fun in life, however, fulfilling your responsibilities is the key to success. If you are able to be responsible with your time and actions, you’re on your way to a fresh start for 2016.
Back to school mode after the winter break Anya Eland News Editor The winter break is now over, which means students must come out of relaxation mode and get back to school mode. After all the relaxing, partying and family dinners, the break had to come to an end. As classes start for the new winter term, students will need to manage their
studying time effectively in order to help them to achieve their academic goals. There are many ways to start the New Year and become a better student. University goes by quickly, and students will then have to enter the real world. They need to apply all they learned in university to their everyday lives, and it helps to prepare yourself to be a good student over the years. Laurier Brantford offers many different facilities to help you with your start to the New Year. Wilkes Gym offers many
classes for students to burn off all that Christmas turkey and chocolate and get back in shape. Getting back on track to healthy living through habits like working out and eating right can help improve academic success. A healthy body makes a healthy mind. Plus, since this is a new year, wanting to start working out or getting back to it in order to become a healthier person is great motivation. New Years resolutions are something most people don’t usually live up to, but it can help to keep you on schedule.
If you say your New Years resolution is to study two hours before bed, then do that! If you stick to that resolution, it will definitely help you get organized and back into school mode. After all those days going to bed at 3 a.m. and waking up at 2 p.m., students need to get back on track with their sleeping schedules. Students who lack sleep don’t do as well academically as those who get enough rest, so it is important for students to reassess their sleeping schedules. Students should get back in to their extra- curricular activ-
ities. The Students Union also re-hires this winter term and students are encouraged to apply. Extra-curricular activities give students a positive mindset as they can do something other than school work. It also helps students to meet other students and gain skills outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to work hard to get back to school mode, as grades are important. A nice long break is always great to have but now we must get back to working hard in school and doing the best we can.