Homework Stress?!
Question: Since coming home from school i have done nothing but my homework and studying, i came home at 4pm and now it is 8 pm. i have had a few 10-15 minute breaks though. i have been getting A TON more homework lately, as i have been put in the highest class in my year. everyone else there is really really brainy. I always stress about not doing it good enough. like right now, i can't stop thinking about how i don't think i have done the math homework right, (it was hard) i feel upset about it all n stuff. how can i stop thinking about how well i did my homework n stuff. =(
Answers: Since coming home from school i have done nothing but my homework and studying, i came home at 4pm and now it is 8 pm. i have had a few 10-15 minute breaks though. i have been getting A TON more homework lately, as i have been put in the highest class in my year. everyone else there is really really brainy. I always stress about not doing it good enough. like right now, i can't stop thinking about how i don't think i have done the math homework right, (it was hard) i feel upset about it all n stuff. how can i stop thinking about how well i did my homework n stuff. =(
Wow! You've really been working hard, good for you, no wonder you are tired and a little overwrought/uptight now. I'd say you are about due for a break for the night and some serious relaxation techniques.
What I find really helpful when I start obsessing over stuff like you are over your homework is to find my most relaxing piece of music and play it softly. I find a comfortable place to lay back and listen and close my eyes and begin to concentrate on my breathing in and out as the music plays. When a thought of homework or kids or work or bills enters my head I redirect my thoughts to " in, out, in , out over and over until the only thing I am aware of is the music and my breathing.
I know that this sounds simplistic but it really works and the more you practice it the easier it becomes to slip into a highly relaxed state.
I have addressed the obsessive thoughts but I think it is also important to address the other half of your question and that is your concern about whether you have done the work properly in the first place. To address this concern, look to your grades. If you are making the grade then you may be worrying needlessly. If, on the other hand, you are not happy with your grades, then perhaps you need to meet with your instructor or look into getting some extra help in the form of a tutor at least for a while.
I hope this helps. Bravo to you for all your hard work to this point and good luck in the future. I really think you are going to go places with the winning attitude you possess!
You feel just like me. I am a sophomore at a college prep school. The stress is sooooooooooo much!!! People try to tell me to look how this will help me in college, but... it's so hard to deal with now. On average, I have about 4-5 hours a night. This includes studying, etc. I do though have a good GPA: 3.91. Just try your best and jus think that summer is just around the corner. :)