We've all heard the word "senioritis", and most of us already knows what it means. However, if you don't, it is basically a term for the lack of motivation to finish off the year. The concept of it may seem silly, but for some it means the difference between graduating or not. In high school, it hit me hard. Despite having the finish line right in front, it just didn't seem worth it. Let's be honest: four years is a long time as a teenager. High school feels like half of your life instead of a mere phase. It's important to put things into perspective and realize that high school isn't forever. In fact, you may even miss it when it's over. The day will come where you'll walk across the stage and be handed your diploma. So don't mess it up, you've made it this far.

The reason high school seems so long is because it takes place during the teenage years. In elementary school, and even middle, you still have that youthful hope and innocence. Homework load isn't too bad and you're not expected to hold a job while being active in five clubs. However, in high school, everything seems to drop on you. Making it through high school is certainly not a walk in the park. It takes patience, determination, and time management. The stress of it all can stretch those four years into an eternity. You need to remind yourself that it isn't as long as you think.

Many seniors make the mistake of solely focusing on graduation. Trust me, do not do that. Limiting your vision to the very end is what fuels senioritis. Instead, live in the present. I know, you've been through so much already. You just want it to be over with. But memories are everything, keep on making them. Go out with your friends and attend the football games. Get your mind off of graduation and have fun in high school while it lasts. It will make the time fly by. Don't worry, graduation will still be there even if you're not thinking about it 24/7.

Senioritis, unfortunately, causes laziness and the unwillingness to do your work. I've seen way too many of my peers skip classes and stop doing their homework during my senior year. Don't be like this, it simply isn't worth it. Just because you're a senior doesn't mean you're guaranteed a diploma. You still have to show up and pass your classes. Senioritis makes work seem pointless. It feels like you've done the exact same assignments over and over again, so why continue? However, the only solution is to just suck it up and do it. If you did it for three years, you can do it one more. Finish off the year strong so you can give your G.P.A that final boost.

No matter what I say, I can't completely rid of your senioritis. It's just a natural side effect of being a senior. Just don't get consumed by it. There are people who end up not receiving their diploma because they couldn't find the will to finish off the year. Don't make that mistake. Remember what high school is all about. It's about maturing into a young adult and discovering who you want to be. Those four years are important; don't waste them out of laziness.