aging your time, talk to your parents, teachers or the school counselor.
- Get organized. Have a system of organization for note-taking, keeping track of assignments, and other important papers. Being organized can bring you the peace of mind that comes from knowing where everything is, remembering deadlines and test dates, and clearing your mind of some of the mental clutter that disorganization brings. Your stress level will definitely be lowered. A daily planner is a great way to keep things organized.
- Create a good study environment. Creating a soothing environment can reduce stress and help you learn. Some students listen to music when they study. The study environment you create needs to help you concentrate on your studies and be one that works for you.
- Learn study skills.
- First things first, avoid procrastination. Don’t put things off. This is especially true when you are feeling really good and have lots of energy.
- Try to study at a time of the day when you are at your best, especially on the weekends.
- Concentrate on one thing at a time. The quality of your work will improve if you work on one thing at a time. When it comes to homework, multi-tasking is a bad idea.
- If you have a big project to work on, break it down into smaller tasks. Trying to complete a big project in one sitting may be too mentally overwhelming and it will be much harder to keep up your concentration.
- Ask for help. It is okay to ask for help from parents, teachers, friends or other school staff if you are having difficulty with an assignment or keeping up with your work.
Teasing and Bullying
Teasing is something that happens to many students, whether it’s during school or after school. Teasing becomes bullying when it is repetitive or the intention is to harm another person. Here are examples of bullying:
- Verbal – name calling, threats
- Physical – pushing, tripping, hitting
- Psychological – spreading rumors, leaving others out
If you are in a situation where you are being bullied, tell a trusted adult right away. If the adult doesn’t listen, tell another adult until you are heard.