How to start the school year strong ✨ 30 things to do

hiiii, welcome back to another back to school 2021 video!!:) In this video I go over 30 things to do before / during the beginning of the new school year in order to start the school year strong. Hopefully these tips help you prepare for the new school year!

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[StudyToSuccess]

hiii, I hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful!! What grade / year level are you currently in? Also fun fact: the tea set shown in the intro is actually from Russia (it was my great grandparents'), and they gave it to my mom as a gift over 20 years ago! So I'm really happy I could include it into the video :) Also no bloopers in this video since I felt like it should end on the really calming ocean scenes- you'll be seeing them in the next couple of vids (I have a ton of chaotic bloopers I can't wait to share with you guys lol).

[jr_dyn.n]

"this summer was just a blur of anime, Kdramas, and sleeping" I felt that. . .

[sunsetq]

the nature clips, the aesthetic, the cats, munchkin, and more ahhh omg i love this channel so muchhh 🥺💖

[gemma]

Here are all my tips (Gathered from various sources) :
Back to school guide

1: Starting the day

1. Hydrate yourself
2. Have some feel-good music
3. Exercise and stretch
4. Shower in the morning (Cold) and brush teeth
5. Have a motivational quote for the day
6. Put skincare in fridge (Depuff and not as red)
7. Put on clothes
8. Take a walk

2: First impression

1. Confident body language and positive energy
1A) Walking in with your head held high
1B) Shoulders back
1C) Smile
1D) Big hello
Note: Come in one energy higher than an average person
Tip: Take space around you

2. Look for observational compliments
2A) Be verbally positive
2B) Compliment something genuine

3. Elevate people around you
3A) Compliment people even if they are not around (Highlights you have close relationships with awesome people)

4. Be a good listener
4A) Laugh easily
4B) Smile
4C) Eye contact
4D) Compliment if they make a good point

5. Be playful
5A) Think ahead of time

3: Confidence

1. Expand in awkward situations
1A) Get louder and more expressive
1B) unfazed

2. Body language
2A) Smile beforehand

3. Silence can be thoughtful instead of awkward

4, Be vulnerable
4A) Telling an embarrassing story
4B) Act your nerves

4: How to make friends
1. Look around for someone who is on their own
1A) They might need a friend as well

2. Find someone with common interests
2A) reading a book you like or something
2B) Just go up to them, compliment them, and ask questions

3. Hangout with someone you already know
3A) Ask them to introduce you to new friends

4. Clubs or sports teams
4A) Finding same interests

5. Make yourself look approachable
5A) Smile
5B) Eye contact
5C) Confident posture and bright attitude

6. Try a set phrase to start talking to someone new
6a) Ask a simple basic question to break the ice
6B) Follow-up that question with other questions
6C) Prepare

Example A; “How to you like the class?”
Example B: “What book are you reading?”

6D) Ask someone for directions, say thanks, and introduce yourself

7. Open-ended question
Example: “How was your summer?”

8. Give someone a compliment
8A) Hair
8B) Then ask a question to keep conversation going
8C) Make it genuine

9. Boosting confidence
9A) Wear comfortable clothes

10. Act confident
10A) Posture
10B) Smile
10C) Eye contact
10D) Focus on things that are happening around you

11. Do small things to help others
11A) Makes you feel more self-assured
Example: Compliment at least one person

12. Try not to stress

5: Tips to start the year strong

1. Get your life together
1A) Sleep earlier
1B) Use an app called Routinery

2. Declutter your life
2A) Clean your room and get rid of the things you don’t need
2B) Prepare your study space
2C) Clean desktop

3. Find your playlists
3A) Study playlist (Concentrating and chill)
3B) Happy playlist (Upbeat, energetic songs, motivating)
3C) Chill playlist (Relax and get cozy)

4. Set academic goals
4A) Doing all my work on weekdays and relax on weekends
4B) Try not to procrastinate
4C) Socialize more and make new friends

5. Find a good organisation method
5A) One folder for each subject
5B) Files

6. Find a study buddy (Or just join TikTok study live because I have no friends )

7. Back to school shopping
7a) Buy things that will help you

8. Planning system
1. Physical or digital plan
2. For example: Bullet journal

9. Find motivation and inspiration
9A) Look at goal
9B) Motivation boards
9C) Study channels

6: Note taking tips:

1. Clear Titles
1A) Maybe change up your handwriting and color for this
2B) Box, decorate it, underline, and highlight it if you want to

2. Stationary swaps
2A) Take notes in pencil
2B) Highlighters

3. Formatting
3a) dash or bullets
3b) horizontal or vertical

4. Visual appeal
4a) Stickers
4B) photos

7: How to get straight A’s

1. What time am I can study?
1A) Start at 4:30 everyday
1B) Do a flame meditation (I don’t know what that is, that’s just what the video says) before studying

2. Restructure how you see yourself + how you see studying
2A) Tell your yourself positive things

3. Find your learning style + read aloud
3A) Use the spacing method to study

4. Try again if your brain “isn’t working”
(Hope you found my tips useful 😅)

[ezvlhbk]

"How to start the school year strong"

*'Be absent on the first day'*

[editsss]

Can we just admire how aesthetic she is like her room is chef’s kiss

[dinelishenelka_]

The way estellas reality was i literally cant stop laughing 😂😂😂

[rxseypetal]

Ahhh! A new fairy has come!

She's so beautiful! And I love the voice!

[alvw]

**List of what she said!**

1 - Do your summer homework as early as you can!
2 - Review your transcript + credit and classes needed for graduation
3 - register and get required textbooks for your classes
4 - find useful ressources for your classes
5 - review your older notes
6 - organize and declutter your old notes/ books/ stationary
7 - set up a desk area
8 - back to school shopping
——— (make sure to get a planner! To note exam dates, homework etc..)
9 - get teacher/class specific items
———- (like Estelle said I recommend waiting till the first day/week because sometimes teachers either change their mind, or just had to put smth they didn’t need on the syllabus.)
10 - clean and prep your backpack/pen case/iPad case etc..
11 - figure out your optimal backpack/pen case setup
12 - declutter phone/tablet/computer of space, and remove stuff you don’t really need
13 - organize and format your devices
14 - get new study/school/productivity apps
15 - watch and read bingeworthy shows/books/comics
——— (my own tip : if your into romance, read the webtoon “Age Matters” it’s the right about of love and drama and comedy! It’s absolutely amazing, I read it like 3 times even if am not a romance webtoon type of person.
(If your into more horror, gore, stalking related, read the webtoon : It’s Mine, amazing story with a bunch of twists, i recommand.)
(For WEBTOONS that are a mix of action, little bit of romance, and comedy, try “Teenage mercenary” it’s absolutely amazing, my favourite webtoon of all times.)
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16 - set up your calender or planner.
17 - go over and print your syllabi
——(we never got one in middle school, but am going into high school so maybe we’ll get one there, or maybe it’s just for college, no idea)
18 - learn some quick and simple recipes !
—— (I recommand also learning recipes not related to snacks, sometimes making your own lunch/dinner/breakfast, if you don’t usually do it, can be nice!)
19 - figure out which foods make you feel good and give you energy!
20 - get to know your teachers
——(try to not cause trouble, showing your teachers your interested in the class and trying your hardest is a great thing to do.)
21 - determine which teachers you like/could write you future recommandation letters and which ones you do not get along with
22 - re-evaluate extracurriculars
23 - set realistic goals / make realistic plans for the school year
24 - make a study music playlist or save one from somebody else (pick one you enjoy!)
25 - find hobbies / faking activities to do during study breaks
26 - start taking notes early
—- (for me, I used to not take notes since teachers would give us the lessons, for after a few months, I started to take notes mostly for things like maths, science etc, and it really helped during studying, so try to do that.)
27 - find a note taking method that works for you
28 - get to know yourself (what makes you feel good, what makes you procrastinate, etc)
29 - try to focus on effort over results, since results aren’t always in your control
30 - potato’s, and sushi, yes Estelle

Anyways that’s that, I have a bunch of tips of my own, especially regarding mental health, please let me know if you need them and I’ll definitely update this, enjoy :)!

[joycemallare]

She's literally living in a fairyland😍

[faith]

I'ma be a freshman in a few days so perfect timing

[Living_forhim]

Omg the editing and the aesthetic clips. Can we just admire the time and thought put into this video✨🌸☺️

[cparis]

I swear she could be a actor if she wanted to she’s literally so good at it 😭

[august]

Estella: food can play a huge role in how we feel
Me in school: * GASP * WHERE ARE THE WAFFLES

[gingar]

Hi Estella! I'm starting high school next year (3-4 months) because I live in Australia and we start school in January and end in December, but I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to you because you have literally made my whole life better. When I need motivation I know I can always count on you and your channel for motivation! And also now thanks to you I'm REALLY excited about it! (Because I used to dread going to high school) Have a lovely day!

[Melissa_Celine]

To everyone: i wish you a good start into the new school year🥰stay productive, don't procrastinate and if you wanna give up, remember why you started💕
Good Luck guys, you get this✊🏻

[chloewithac]

OMG, this is perfect timing!
I literally just started school on Monday!!

[rayaelizabeth]

I’m 30 seconds in and I already love the video. Keep doing what you’re doing, Estella ❤️

[mayukhamanoj]

u are so good that u provide good tips !!! u start a very good intro for every videos ....the organisation of ur room and desk is excellent there should be more people like u who provide and u give inspiration to not give up and millions of people love you u are my first fav youtuber your possitivity makes ur channel famous u study psycology and that's what u spread around everyone say "IMAGINE GETTING A HEART FROM ESTHELLA" You Are already in our hearts !!! I m so happy for u .... may god bless u and be the no. 1 youtuber

[fidelis]

MY GOODNESS ESTELLA. I swear to god you've boosted up my focus SO MUCH. ❤️❤️ I REALLY don't know what I'd do without you. Thank you thank you thank you SO MUCH.