Three Lessons I Learned As A Teenager Who Hated School

From gym class to 7am starts, high school taught me hard lessons about life.

When I was a teenager in high school, there was nothing I hated more than waking up at 7 AM.

But every so often, something bizarre would happen on those cold mornings.

Despite all that hatred, despite the genuine disdain I had towards waking up, I found myself springing out of bed when the day began with Gym class (think Soccer, Badminton, Football).

It wasn’t something I could control either. My eyes would pop open, my body would feel light, and I would just feel.. excited. On 1st period Gym days, I don’t think I could’ve come late to school even if I wanted to (like I did about 20 times the rest of the year).

And it’s not like the remainder of my school day had disappeared. Once that bell rang, Gym class was over, and I’d have to go through the same 7 hours of classes (except now I was drenched in sweat). But the simple fact that my day began with something not just tolerable but awesome, I felt ready to take on any challenge coming my way.

And as I think back on this personal phenomenon, I realize now there is so much wisdom to extract, so many lessons about my mind, my body, and how to live a happier, more intentional life.

What if every day started with something great? What if the first agenda on your to-do list was something exciting and fun?

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