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How to Keep Your School-Year Momentum Going

 The first few weeks of school can feel surprisingly easy. You get your new classes, meet your teachers, catch up with friends, and start settling into your routine. Then, a few weeks go by. The new-school-year excitement starts to fade. Homework starts piling up. Tests and projects appear on the calendar. You're getting tired of waking up early. And suddenly, that motivation you had at the beginning of the year isn't quite as strong. Don't worry—this happens to almost everyone. The trick isn't to stay motivated every single day. It's to build a few simple habits that help you keep moving forward, even when school starts feeling like, well, school. 1. Stick With Your Routine By now, you probably have a pretty good idea of what your school days look like. Try to stick with a basic routine for homework, studying, sleep, and getting ready for school. Your routine doesn't have to be complicated. Maybe you come home, take a short break, eat a snack, and then spend an...