What hit me was how unproductive I actually was: out of the 4 hours I had been sitting at my desk only 1 hour and 45 minutes were actually spent doing what I was meant to. The worst part was that it honestly felt as though I had worked 4 hours!
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Firstly, whoever you are, wherever you live, whatever subjects you’re taking, and whatever your favorite food might be, I want to let you know that you’re awesome.
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It’s true, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is daunting. Certainly a formidable opponent, monstrous with its intent on obstructing your journey to a happier destination. Coming from a less-than-adequately-funded school in urban America, I’ve seen quite a few of my friends shrink away at the thought of tackling the academic juggernaut.
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One of the most important parts of succeeding in the IB is often neglected by many people bent on making the grade: staying healthy. Although it might seem like you don't quite have the time to get enough sleep and exercise, they are both essential and in the long run might prove more fruitful in getting the results you want than some of the revision you put in!
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Motivation doesn’t last, it doesn’t persist when things get difficult. Granted, it may give you the momentum to start working, but what truly keeps the hard work engines fueled is discipline.
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