alone before the

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Why it worked

The video taps into a common desire for self-improvement and preparation before a significant life event like the start of a school year. The advice is actionable, relatable, and presented in a positive, aspirational tone, making it shareable among peers.

Summary

The creator shares three things to do alone to prepare for the school year: write a letter to your future self, create an academic vision board, and curate a school playlist. These activities are presented as ways to set intentions and manifest a positive school experience.

Structure

1Introduction to back-to-school prep
2Write a letter to your future self
3Create an academic vision board
4Curate a school playlist
5Conclusion on romanticizing school life

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3 things to do *alone* before the school year (to prep for back to school) part 1/4 of my things to do alone series 1. Write a letter to your end-of-school-year self 1. Write a letter to your future self to open at the end of school year. Trust me, your future self is gonna thank you for doing this. 2. Make an academic vision board 2. Make a back to school vision board. How do you want your back to school season to feel? You're gonna put that on your vision board and manifest. 3. Curate your school playlist 3. Curate your school playlist and make it seem like you're in a coming of age movie. In the movies, every single character kind of has their own theme song and you're gonna create that for yourself to romanticize your school life.

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can’t believe it’s almost back to school season - #backtoschoolprep #thingstodoalone #thingstodowhenbored #backtoschool #prepforschool

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Transcript

3 things to do alone before the school year start. This is part 1/4 of my things to do alone series. 1. Write a letter to your end-of-school-year self. Write a letter to your future self to open at the end of school year. Trust me, your future self is gonna thank you for doing this. 2. Make an academic vision board. Make a back to school vision board. How do you want your back to school season to feel? You're gonna put that on your vision board and manifest. 3. Curate your school playlist. Curate your school playlist and make it seem like you're in a coming of age movie. In the movies, every single character kind of has their own theme song and you're gonna create that for yourself to romanticize your school life.