If you're like most people your age, then you probably got used to going to bed later and laterand waking up later and laterduring the summer. This may be one of the reasons why it's particularly hard for you to fall asleep on the night before the first day of school. To make sure your body is ready for sleep, you need to make a plan to start going to bed earlier and earlier at least a week in advance, so you're actually tired by bedtime. Start by going to bed a half an hour earlier than you normally would and waking up half an hour earlier than you normally would. Keep doing this until you've reached the time when you'd actually be going to bed and waking up for school. If you get into the same sleeping and waking routine at least a few days before the first day of school, then it'll be much easier for you to fall asleep at the right time. On the day before school, you should make sure that you have all of your school supplies in order and packed away. You don't want to get worried about having to rush out to get a notebook an hour before bedtime, or that will get you riled up. You should also pick out your outfit in advance so you don't stay up worrying about all of the different options you'll have to try on in the morning. If you feel like you have everything figured out before the big day, you'll be able to sleep more soundly. Make sure you check the weather for the next day, too. You don't want to have the perfect outfit planned and then to wake up to find that it's way too warm or cold to wear it. Another thing you should figure out before the evening is how you're getting to school. Whether you're taking the bus, catching a ride with your friend and your mom, getting your older brother to take you, or walking, you should have this ironed out the day before so it doesn't make you lose any sleep. Don't tell yourself you'll figure it out in the morning or you may lose sleep over it. In the morning, the hardest thing you should have to decide on is how much milk to pour in your cereal. If you make yourself have too many decisions to deal with in the morning, then you may not be able to sleep as soundly. Caffeine or sugary foods can make you hyper and can give you the jitters and make it harder for you to get to sleep. If you do drink soda or caffeine in other forms, try to not have any after noon, so your body has time to settle down. Avoid sugary energy drinks at all costs, too; they'll give you a quick energy rush but will leave you feeling shaky and may even give you a bit of a headache. If you feel yourself having excess energy in anticipation of the big day, do some exercise. This can help you feel healthier, happier, and more relaxed. In general, you should have everything taken care of before you get ready for bed on the last day of school. This can mean figuring out where to meet up with your best friend, knowing where your homeroom is, or finding the new shoes you wanted to wear on the big day. If you leave anything up in the air, it will only cause you to lose sleep, so make sure you've got all of your ducks in a row before you hit the hay. Even master procrastinators should take care of as many odds and ends as possible. You don't want to be running late on your first day of school or feeling frazzled because you can't find your glasses. If you can't find it within a minute, just go and borrow to save time as you are going to make friends. Hope you learnt something!

Summary: Get your body ready for falling asleep early at least a week in advance. Get all of your clothes and books in order so you don't have to worry about it. Make a plan for getting to school. Avoid caffeine or sugary foods that day. Don't save anything until the last minute. If you lost anything, just relax and ask your parents to find it.

Your body will feel pretty stiff after sleeping for 8 hours. Do light to moderate stretches in the first 5 minutes after you wake up to get energized and motivated in the morning. In a standing position, lift one leg up until it's parallel to the floor, then stretch your arms forward to touch your toes. Hold for 20 seconds then repeat with your other leg. This will stretch your hamstrings and legs. Rotate your arms like a windmill to stretch your arms and shoulders. Stretch your neck by tilting your chin downwards and upwards, then tilting your head to the left and to the right. You should push yourself to feel tension, but not pain. Stop performing a stretch if it starts to become painful. Doing a few push-ups and sit-ups in the morning will help get your blood circulating and will also prime your muscles to make you more active throughout the day. Do 1 set each of push-ups and sit-ups, limiting yourself to completing as many as you feel comfortable doing without becoming exhausted. Although push-ups are a great way to build muscle, you shouldn't worry about that in this context; just do enough to get your heart pumping and your muscles very slightly sore. There's no set guideline for how many sit-ups or push-ups to include in each set. If you feel comfortable, do 10 of each exercise. Jumping jacks are a terrific cardiovascular exercise that amps up your heart rate and also gives your legs and shoulders a workout. Do 30 to 50 jumps after you wake up to kickstart your heart rate and get energized right away. If you can't do 30 jumping jacks, consider doing 2 sets of 15 or 3 sets of 10 for the same end results. Make sure to do your jumping jacks after you've stretched to minimize the risk of injuring yourself. to kickstart your metabolism and build muscle. Squats work your largest muscle groups in your legs and thus have a tremendous boosting effect on your metabolism following a workout. Do squats after your morning stretches to get your body ready for the day and to improve your mobility, balance, and posture. Squats are a great exercise for increasing the range of motion in your hips and ankles, which also helps to reduce lower back and knee pain. However, your knees should not cross the plane of your toes, otherwise it may damage the joints in your knees. Running through the fresh air outside can refresh you and wake you up very quickly after you get out of bed. Consider going for a short 5-10 minute run in the morning to refresh yourself and feel energized for the rest of the day. This doesn't have to be a very fast run; going for a light jog will still boost your metabolism and give you a nice workout. If you can't run, try walking for 30-40 minutes instead for roughly the same results.
Summary: Start your day with some light stretches to loosen up your muscles. Do a set of push-ups and a set of sit-ups. Do a set of jumping jacks to engage your legs and shoulders. Perform a set of squats Go for a run or walk.