How to Become a Super-Intern
6 tips to help you stay motivated, positive, and super-charged everyday
- Go to bed early and get enough sleep each night. A well rested and alert mind will help you to stay on target the next day. Continue the same pattern of sleep over the weekend.
- Eat healthy everyday. More than likely you already have an idea of what is healthy and what is not. Even making a small change like drinking water instead of soda/sugary drinks can make a world of a difference in how you feel, think, and operate.
- Frequenting the sugar/salt snack/vending machines a couple times a day and/or consuming fried/fatty foods during lunch will NOT give you the energy you need to stay sharp and focused. Stay away from them. Fresh fruit is a better alternative.
- Eat a light lunch. Heavy meals tend to make one sleepy before the work day is over. Fighting to stay awake after lunch at your internship is not a good look.
- Find a way to properly relieve stress. The web has some great suggestions on how to distress in 15 minutes. Find what works for you and stick to it.
- Exercise daily. Even a 60 minute brisk walk before work can rejuvenate your mind and body and give you the energy you need to take on the day!
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