New Year, New You - Furthering Your Education in 2015

Make time for exercise, travel more, and quit smoking. These are some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions each year, but they don’t always align with everyone. For some, getting more organized is more constructive than shedding some pounds. For others, the New Year may be better spent growing intellectually by continuing education.

Here are some habits and behaviors to adopt this new year to make 2015 better than the last!

• Manage Time Wisely - Learning where to disperse your energy and likewise, where not to, has countless benefits. Less stress, improved production, fewer mistakes, and free time for starters. While there are a variety of digital apps to choose from, for those of us who prefer writing things down - that’s where the Passion Planner comes in. We’ve shared this link on our Facebook page earlier last month, however if you haven’t seen this yet Passion Planner is your own personal, 24/7, inexpensive life coach - helping you to balance, prioritize, and take the steps to get to where you want to be. Determine your daily and weekly to do lists and eliminate everyday distractions.
• Sleep Well - One of the best ways to keep your body and mind in tip top shape? A good night’s rest. According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 50 - 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders. Poor sleep quality has negative effects on how well and how long you can focus on tasks, it places you at a higher risk for serious health problems, and prevents you from fully recovering from daily stresses. This year, aim to go to bed even 15 minutes earlier than normal and try to stick to the same time each night. Do something relaxing about an hour before bed - like reading, meditating, or listening to music to help improve the quality of your sleep.
• Further Your Education - Whether you are looking to advance in your current career or lay the foundation to start a new one, going back to school is a great way to grow intellectually and discover a sense of purpose. Give yourself the opportunity to explore, find, and create new interests and passions. The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology.

Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be. Explore our website to learn more about earning your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York or in Rome.