I couldn’t think of a better way to enjoy high school than by going out and making a sports team. Whether it be baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, or football, playing sports in high school is a great way to make friends and stay busy.

Of course, if you don’t like any sports at all, then this isn’t advice for you. But even if you have a slight interest in one, try and make the team. It’s fun to be on it, whether or not you play, and you make a lot of friends. The training is tough but rewarding, and the respect you get for being on the team around school is great.

If you feel lacking before trying out, you can buy a door gym or some other simple home fitness equipment and begin an exercise regimen. After a week or two, you’ll feel your body begin to change and your confidence in your body and your ability to improve yourself increase.

Also, you won’t have to really work if you’re on a sports team. Most parents won’t deny you the ability to play on the team, and if you’re busy with practice every day, you don’t have to work! Trust me, unless you find a job you really like, you don’t want to work in high school. You’ve got the rest of your life to work. Spend high school having fun. And by joining a sports team, that’s pretty much a guarantee. No matter how hard it is, the reward is like none other.