Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
If you struggle with organization and time management, or you know someone who does -- this book is for you! This book is an excellent guide to creating effective, sustainable habits and change. The most important thing to remember is that REAL CHANGE requires tiny changes over a long period of time. Have patience and think tiny!
App: Calm
Calm is the #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation. Join the millions experiencing better sleep, lower stress, and less anxiety with our guided meditations, Sleep Stories, breathing programs, stretching exercises, and relaxing music. Calm is recommended by top psychologists, therapists, and mental health experts. Find the app HERE.
Website: OK College Start
This statewide program is an excellent resource for academic planning needs. From career planning to just getting through high school, this website has every resource you could imagine for students AND parents! Sophomores have already enrolled and completed a few surveys for Mrs. Damron, we encourage you all to take a deeper look – OK College Start.
Website & App: Raise.Me
Raise.Me is a platform that helps 9-12th grade students prepare for college by earning scholarships for their achievements in high school. Over 250 colleges and universities have partnered with RaiseMe, and award micro-scholarships for both academics and extracurricular activities.
Podcast: College Essay Guy Podcast
College Essay Guy is not only a college preparation guru himself, he interviews the many other experts in education. From essay writing to self-care, CEG covers it all. What's better is that he is engaging to listen to!