Dean of Studies | Mr Mason Hellyer

Just Do It! 

When you first see or hear these three words you instantly think of Nike, the sportswear company. This slogan has become synonymous as the tagline for a range of products and athletes. However, these three words are not just a slogan. I feel they can be a powerful message.

For example, the alarm went off at 5am this morning (a sleep in for the rowers!) and I contemplated getting up and facing my own training session. I would have rather slept in. We all often have that feeling where we would rather take the easy option. However, it is useful when these feelings occur to disregard your thoughts and just go. I find that if I just get started on a task, in this case, just get up, I can then focus on what I am doing. What felt like a drag before I got started turns into a positive feeling about what I am about to do.

It is Week 5 of the 10 week term, assignments are upon us and exams are just four weeks away. We have spent the first part of the term getting to know new teachers and classmates, identifying new ways of working, getting organised, celebrating our academic achievements and talking about how we want to improve. Now the time for talk is over. Just Do It!

How? Take a small step first. Complete all your homework; start your revision now by doing some questions from last week’s work; read back over the notes you took two weeks ago; attend the staff tutoring sessions (timetable on the College App); log your study hours in your diary; ask your teacher for assistance.

Whatever you choose to do…. Just Do It!