School Slump is Starting: How To Not Burn Out Early in the YearIt’s only October, and somehow, the energy’s already running low. The “new year, new me” motivation from September? Gone. Your bag’s heavier, your sleep’s shorter, and even your favorite playlist is starting to sound tired. Welcome to the school slump — that mid-semester fog where everything just feels… a lot.

So why does it happen so fast?

Because most of us sprint at the start. We load up on goals, promise ourselves daily study schedules, and forget that the school year is a marathon, not a sprint. 

Add in the chaos of bus rides, after-school lessons, and the heat that just won’t quit — and it’s no surprise everyone’s exhausted before midterms even hit.

The fix isn’t to grind harder. It’s to pace yourself smarter.

Try breaking your week into moments you actually look forward to. Study outside your room for a change of scene. Take ten-minute breaks that don’t involve scrolling TikTok.

Go back to something that reminded you of summer — a hobby, a playlist, or even a walk. Small resets can do more than an all-nighter ever will. And don’t let academic pressure trick you into thinking slowing down means falling behind. You’re human. You’re allowed to rest.

The goal isn’t to have perfect grades by November — it’s to still care by June. The slump is normal. Everyone hits it. The key is remembering that you don’t have to stay stuck in it. Reset, breathe, and keep going — just slower this time.