School days can be tough for anyone. During school, stress can arise because of problems with self-esteem, family, friends, and because of yourself. If not handled properly, these problems can reduce performance, enthusiasm for learning, and interfere with daily life. Instead of being stuck in fear, try to do your best and take time to relax. This is much easier than you think.
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Part 1 of 3: Study Without Feeling Stress
Step 1. Learn to manage your time well
The homework piled up in front of you sometimes makes the advice to stay calm or relax sounds like a joke. Start making a schedule to clear up the piled up tasks to make it easier to do. Set aside a little time each night to free yourself from having to work harder the next day.
- Start with the most difficult task. You don't have to complete the tasks right now, but it will be easier if you do them one at a time over a few days.
- Take every opportunity to complete tasks, for example by reading note cards while waiting for the bus. Preparation for 5-10 minutes can shorten study time when you have to memorize lessons at night.
Step 2. Get used to being neat
Don't be confused about why you're stressed out while studying if your bookcase looks like it's just been hit by a hurricane and your desk is jam-packed with piles of stuff. You'll have a hard time deciding what to do, much less do it. For that, take 15 minutes to tidy everything up and arrange it neatly so that things are easy to find. You can concentrate on more important things because you don't have to spend time just looking for the syllabus.
Everything you need, not everything you have, should be in an easy-to-reach place. Arrange the study equipment you need on the table and save the things you don't need. Consider carefully what equipment will be used. Don't let unneeded items fill your study space and mind
Step 3. Study early
Compared to other activities, studying is the most boring. Who wants to keep studying after school for hours on end? However, you will feel happier later on if you can overcome this. After studying until 9 pm and not having to stay up too late, this means that you have overcome the problem and can relax while watching TV or playing a game.
This method also makes your mind less tired. You can remember the material you learned in school and stay awake until 5pm. This means you can study better which is reflected in high grades without having to work hard
Step 4. Divide the learning activity into small activities to make it easier to do
If you have to prepare the presentation of the story “Timun Mas” in two weeks, you may want this preparation to be completed as soon as possible. However, it would be better if you do the preparation in stages rather than trying to finish it all at once. Take time to work out a schedule so you can break this preparation down into smaller tasks. Use the next day to make a poster. After that, compose the script in a few days later. This task is not a giant project, but a pile of small activities that can be completed one by one.
This method also applies to time management. Don't study European history for 3 hours on a Tuesday, but study 30 minutes every night for one week. If you force yourself to study too much for a certain duration, your brain will be tired, making it difficult to process information and reduce enthusiasm for learning
Step 5. Don't like stalling
All of the above steps require 1 thing: not to stall for time. For example: if you want to lose 10 kg in one month, have you started dieting in the last few days? Of course not because your plans are bound to fall apart. Think the same way about test scores because you can't procrastinate on completing assignments, but want to get good grades and feel at ease.
The faster the task is completed, the calmer it feels. What is meant by successfully dealing with stress is basically being able to control it. Whether it's a lot or a little to do, the ability to control is key. And, you can have this ability if you don't procrastinate and are able to do the job well
Step 6. Be realistic
To be honest, the younger children enter school, the more stressed they are at school. They have thought about college since they were in elementary school and always try to be the best at everything. Take it easy if this is stressing you out. Maybe you don't want to go to your favorite university, don't want to be a soccer captain, get an A this semester, life goes on. This is just going to school, not a life-and-death battle like in the "Hunger Games" movies.
If you want to achieve everything, it's a good idea to first consider carefully and reduce one or two extracurricular activities. Just going to school is hard enough, especially if you still want to be the best athlete, musician, ambassador, volunteer, and playwright. If there are activities you can cut back on, the free time available makes your life easier
Part 2 of 3: Relieve Stress
Step 1. Try to find out why you are stressed
Stress at school can be triggered by several things, for example:
- Schoolmate. Stress can be caused by classmates. Maybe it's because they're more accomplished, you feel different from them and aren't accepted, or because you have friends who are bullies.
- Parent. Stress can arise because your parents demand too much from you and unreasonable academic achievement. They always tell you to get good grades and be a model student.
- Teacher. Stress can arise if you don't like a certain teacher or because a teacher doesn't like you. You can experience this with one or more teachers.
- Self. Stress can arise from within yourself because you want to be a “good” or “deserved” student. Self-stress can be the easiest and most difficult problem to deal with.
Step 2. Free yourself from (as much as possible) the cause of stress
What can you do to deal with the four sources of stress above?
- To deal with peer-induced stress, you could ask to transfer to a different class, take a different subject, or choose a different extracurricular activity. The last option, you can change schools.
- To deal with parental stress, talk to them openly and if possible, ask them to meet with a teacher or counselor at school. Get in the habit of communicating with your parents in a positive manner and let them know how you feel because of their view of you.
- To deal with stress due to yourself, you need to change your mindset. This is the easy way because you are in control of it yourself. However, this method can also be considered difficult because controlling the mind is not an easy thing. You must always think positively and broaden your horizons by realizing that there are many more important things in your life than study performance.
Step 3. Talk to the counselor at school
If you have a learning disability that is overwhelming you, ask a counselor for advice. In addition, he or she can suggest other ways to deal with stress that you may not know about (such as taking online courses or collecting grades by volunteering). This can improve your relationship with your parents or teachers.
If you haven't seen a counselor at school, do so now. He is tasked with assisting you and can help you determine the most appropriate secondary school in the future
Step 4. Get in the habit of positive thinking
This is easier said than done, but you won't want to go back once you start. A positive mindset can relieve stress so that the most difficult or most boring tasks seem mundane. Plus, because you still have a lot to do, life will be a lot more fun when you can get all the tasks done (and will eventually do too). With a new, positive outlook on life, nothing can stop you.
If you're not used to positive thinking, start 10 minutes first. When you wake up in the morning, think of some nice things you can be grateful for to feel more energized. With time, you will get used to thinking positively without putting much effort into it
Step 5. Make time to do activities you enjoy
Everyone should have a dream that makes his passion even more lit. We all need something to be happy about. If your life is only filled with work until you can no longer have fun, you will feel sad and disappointed in yourself. Therefore, prioritize what you like. When the things you love become part of your everyday life, you will ignore anything that causes you stress.
Do not feel guilty. Paul Allen, Michael Dell, and Bill Gates did not graduate from college and became successful people. Study performance isn't everything in your life, so don't waste time just studying. Live each school year in a fun way, not disillusioned
Part 3 of 3: Maintaining Mental Health
Step 1. Perform routine activities
Help your brain work by doing routine activities every time you get home from school. When you get home, have a snack, study, take a break from Facebook, study again, then have fun like you're on the weekend. Having a schedule makes you more relaxed and doesn't have to ask, "When should I learn this?" or “When can I do that activity?” You can find out the most appropriate time by doing activities according to the schedule.
- Usually, we want to know what to do. This is why we seek opinions and suggestions from others. This makes the mind more relaxed and calm by accepting the fact that we can only get certain information at certain times. With a schedule of activities that you can hold, your mind and mental can be calmer.
- You can overcome obstacles by making a schedule so that you are more able to control yourself. Buy a calendar or make your own and hang it in your room. Write down all the activities you need to do in order to finish by the deadline. That way, you don't have to think about it anymore because it's written on paper!
Step 2. Get enough sleep at night
Students should sleep at least 7-8 hours a night to be better able to deal with stress and there are also students who have to sleep up to 9 hours in order to study well. In addition to keeping you awake, concentrating more easily, and getting higher grades, it can reduce stress, make you less irritable, and stress-free.
- Research shows that a lack of sleep at night not only causes fatigue, but causes memory problems, reduces alertness and performance, decreases quality of life, and is more likely to cause injury.
- You have to get enough sleep to get good grades. Don't stay up late because you have to study because it's useless. Research shows that students who force themselves to study at night get lower grades than those who get enough sleep. What you memorized at night will be lost during the exam because you are already like a zombie.
Step 3. Get in the habit of exercising regularly
Exercising at least 30 minutes every day can reduce stress, tension, and increase self-confidence. Exercising helps the brain release endorphins, which make you feel happy. So, get into the habit of exercising on a treadmill, lifting weights, or doing aerobic exercise. Sometimes, the mind reads the instructions given by the body and this is the time.
You can use this excuse to carry out daily activities. Take your pet dog for a walk, wash your dad's car, or brush the tub. Light activities can also be beneficial and your parents may be willing to pay you for the work you do
Step 4. Set aside time to relax
Everyone needs free time to have fun and free themselves from stress. You will feel very tired if you continue to study all day. After studying, take time to please yourself, for example by listening to quiet music, watching a romantic movie, doing yoga, or meditating. Relaxing yourself for at least an hour a day can free you from the stress that builds up.
You can relax the way you like. If playing a game of beating zombies relaxes you or reading a horror novel relaxes you, then go for it. If you like that way and can reduce the tension, why not?
Step 5. Have some fun
Take a break and make time to have fun with friends. If you don't socialize much, you will easily get irritated, feel sad, and demotivate yourself so that you get bad grades. Having fun keeps you motivated to learn.
If you feel like you don't have time to socialize, do it while studying. Form study groups so you can chat and joke, but get the job done. Plus, you'll have fun while learning so you get the best of both worlds
Tips
- Learning to deal with stress can help students achieve a better quality of life and enjoy valuable study time in middle and high school.
- As we already know, yoga is the right solution for physical activity and relaxation. Meditation is also very helpful. Meditate before bed, even if you are very tired, to improve sleep quality.
- For students with special needs, talk to your teacher so you can get extra time to study and complete assignments.
Warning
- Don't be afraid to say no if you are unable to fulfill the responsibilities that add to the stress. You should rest and relax at certain times in your daily life.
- Do not consume illegal drugs, alcohol, or smoking because it can interfere with health.
- Don't quit school.
