The JagWire staff brainstormed an “anti-bucket list” of things you shouldn’t do in high school to compliment our high school bucket list on the center spread. Here are a few of the highlights.

1.”Don’t sweat the little things.”–editor-in-chief Sarah Darby

There are so many opportunities in high school and some students often forget that. Even though grades are important, each individual grade will not singly define your future. If you bomb one test or quiz, don’t stress yourself out too much over it. You will have an opportunity to learn from your mistakes and improve on the next test. Same goes for social events. Not getting invited to go out one time does not mean everyone hates you. There’s a lot going on in high school and occasionally someone will be forgotten. It’s not always meant as an attack.

2.”That special person’s tongue will still be there later, so save it until after school, and not by my locker.”—news editor Josh Duden

There was an overall consent on our staff that no one enjoys watching couples’ public displays of affection. While making out in the locker bank is probably the act that bothers onlookers the most, other acts also provide road blocks in the hallway. There’s no reason to just stand and gaze into your significant other’s eyes for the entire seven minutes you are given to get to class. Becoming so attached to someone in high school that you need their constant physical contact will only set you up for disappointment.

3.”Don’t think everything you do will disappear in a few years—it won’t.”—sports editor Hanna Torline

Even though it’s said over and over, avoid making choices that could haunt you in the future. There’s no need to advertise your choices on the Internet. You never know what will come up again later. Basically everything is permanent. Be conscious of how you present yourself to both your peers and teachers.

4.”Don’t do inappropriate/weird things in the bathroom.”—reporter Sydney Wilson

Keep any excrements from your body in the toilet. On that note, toilets are only for excrements from your body. There’s no reason to find random articles of clothing in the stalls. If for some reason you no longer need your pants, at least throw them away. Don’t just toss them in the toilet for the next unfortunate bathroom-goer to deal with. Also, once in the bathroom, avoid interactions in general while you are in the stall. This is not the time to catch up with teachers if you see them. Save that for the hallways.

5.”Don’t freak out about the future. Things will fall into place.”—features editor Kristina Milewski

There’s no need to not enjoy your life because you’re constantly thinking about a year or so into the future. Part of enjoying high school is experiencing things that are only available to you as a teenager. On the other side, part of not stressing about your future too much involves having a plan. Set a plan for college or whatever else you plan to do after high school, and follow it. It doesn’t have to be a strict plan, just something to keep you on track.