to people who are about to start school

i know it can be stressful, and that's the exact reason i made this. I have a few tips to get your mind off of it and/or see it in a new light!

1. go to a beach/forest.

natural places can be soothing if you don't have sensory issues. Personally, they help me think about stuff in a happy lens and generally just make me feel nice. it can be a good opportunity to reflect on what you have planned for school and what kinds of people you'd like to meet or talk to.

2. get a dumb phone/flipphone

get a dumb phone for school! download mp3 files into it and decorate it to your liking so you can call/communicate with people in school without the distraction of a modern phone. if you walk to and from school or have your parents pick you up (or just go by public transport), it can be useful.

3. try to be a better person/try to have a better outlook

this can be hard, but trying to think positively can really help! scared the teachers are gonna be mean? that's unlikely, there's gonna be a few nice teachers and people to help you get by! scared your grades are gonna flop? don't worry, you can always try harder to achieve your goals! scared you won't have any friends? you're probably gonna make some since you're probably super nice to talk to, and if you don't, silence and peace of mind is the best way to reflect and get better!

4. have at least one friend (preferably), or none at all

try not to get yourself into any drama and try not to befriend anyone that seems fake. get a friend that understands you and that you know will help you get through the school year! plus, the best gossip buddy you can have is probably you (or a trusted friend).