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The majority of these tips have been previously mentioned, but they are good reminders. Becoming overwhelmed in school can happen very quickly so it is comforting to find resources that can help.

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Homework can often feel like an overwhelming, never-ending pile of stress. Homework stress can cause frustration and anxiety and ultimately prevent you from achieving your best results.
However, this feeling of not being in control can be avoided by simply adjusting your study habits. Homework and study can actually be a rewarding, satisfying experience if done in an organised and efficient way. Here are some tips on how to achieve that.

1. Practise good time management

Time management is key to avoiding homework stress. Plotting out the time you need to complete your homework or assignment can quickly make what seems like an overwhelming task much less stressful to approach.

Set aside a certain amount of time each day to work on your homework, and choose a time that sits you. You may prefer early in the morning before school, or maybe you're fresher when you get home from school in the afternoon.

Use a calendar or school planner to plot out your work. List important dates, when things are due and when you have exams. This will help you have a good visual of things you need to work towards.

Allow enough time to complete your work. Making sure you give yourself enough time to complete your work is crucial in avoiding a meltdown. Be realistic. Estimate how long you think it will take each day to complete your homework, and allow plenty of time for bigger projects and assignments.

2. Ask questions

One of the biggest causes of homework stress is not understanding the question, or how to solve the problem at hand. Don't be afraid to ask questions and clarify what you need to do. Whether it be a question on how to solve a tricky trigonometry problem or how to structure your essay, no question is a silly question. Try asking your teachers, your parents, a friend or an online Subject Specialist for help.

3. Listen to your teacher and take notes

It sounds simple, but it's something that many students struggle with. Pay attention and write down important terms and ideas in the classroom. You will find this helps organise your thoughts and remember key information, which will make homework time much more of a breeze.

4. Allow more time for areas you find difficult

Take a practice test or write a practice essay and focus on the areas you find the hardest. The more you practise, the less stressful it will be when the time comes to sit the exam or hand in your assignment.

5. Refresh your memory regularly

Every afternoon, or at least every couple of days, go over what you've learnt from previous lessons. If you find that you don't have the basic knowledge to tackle more difficult subjects go over this more frequently - this will help you build up your confidence in those areas.

6. Get a good night's sleep

It may sound obvious, but it's easy to suffer from sleep deprivation when you are feeling stressed about homework. Research suggests that kids and teens need around 9-10 hours sleep a night. This will significantly help focus, memory, decision making and creativity, all of which are important inside and outside of the classroom.

7. Avoid procrastination

Procrastination could well be the biggest factor responsible for homework stress. You'd be surprised at how much time you can waste by putting off what you need to do until you've checked out your Facebook page or listened to your favourite song! Let these be rewards for once your work is actually done.

8. Have a healthy snack

There is a proven link between what we eat and how well our brain functions. Memory, learning ability and emotional states are affected by what we put into our bodies, and to perform our best we need a healthy diet. (Check out some delicious and healthy snack recipes here)

9. Remember to breathe

If you're starting to feel anxious or overwhelmed by your work, take five deep breaths and give yourself a moment of calm. Deep breathing will help control your nervous system and encourage your body to relax, bringing you into a better state to concentrate on your study.

10. Give yourself some 'me' time

While it's important that you manage your time and work efficiently, you are going to be much more productive if you are feeling fresh and have had some time to do things you enjoy doing. It might be going for a walk or a swim, hanging out with some friends on the weekend, or perhaps it's playing sport? Whatever it may be, make sure you have that balance. A healthy, happy mind equals better study time.

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This website provides multiple helpful tips and reminders that can help lower your distractions. Some of these tips are often overlooked, or rarely mentioned but I find them to be helpful. Such as, having food in your system and finding a comforting place to knock out your work.

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Homework & Study Distraction Tips From The Experts | Oxford Learning

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Study distractions can limit your child's learning potential. Learn how to avoid distractions while studying with these 10 tips from the experts!

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Staying on task can be difficult, and a struggle for many. It can be really hard to stay focused or stay on task without the temptations of other things getting in the way. In this video, Thomas mentions "self discipline" and keeping an awareness of your work while doing it. I find these tips to be helpful because often times I can get distracted, and my brain won.t remind me to stay on task. Reminding yourself and prioritizing your work can help in so many ways. It correlates to the other two videos by easily becoming overwhelmed if you get off track, which usually sprouts from getting distracted on the internet. Thomas discusses two states of mind, scatter focus and hyper focus. Hyper focus requires a quiet, distraction-free environment, where your brain is concentrated on one specific thing. This state of mind is helpful, but it only lasts so long. Eventually, your brain gets tired of focusing on one thing, this is where scatter focus comes into play. Scatter focus allows your mind to wander and it brings out more of your creativity. Switching back and forth with these two focuses can bring a healthy balance to completing work in a stress free way.

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Being overwhelmed and procrastinating seem to go hand in hand. I tend to procrastinate my work heavily because of how easily my phone or anything around me can be a distraction. I might sit down and concentrate for a solid 10 minutes before picking up my phone again. This is a pretty bad habit of mine and I am sure that other peers deal with the same thing. I found a couple of tips helpful from this video that I will be using in the future. These of which include, turning on timers for a set amount of time to knock out work. Putting passwords on computers and other devices to force you from becoming distracted and wasting time. A good majority of his video focused on ways to not distract yourself on the computer, which usually is not an issue for me. However, I will be taking his advice on other aspects, such as admitting to procrastinating, and setting aside a certain amount of time to get your work done.

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How to ACTUALLY Stop Wasting Time on the Internet

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At the beginning of every school year, it is safe to assume that most students, including myself, are very overwhelmed. Thomas made an interesting point in the beginning of his video about burnouts. Overly ambitious adults and students put too much on their plates, and eventually burnout because it is simply too much to handle. I find myself dealing with this quite often. With a combination of school, work, friends, and finding any time in between, it is not an easy thing to balance. Thomas suggests doing what he calls a "reset sprint", which is taking time to reorganize your life to find that balance once again. I have found that keeping organized has really helped me through the school year. Starting the week with all of my assignments listed out is a great way to visualize and give yourself an idea of what's ahead. This method really helps with the feeling of being overwhelmed, and will ultimately leave you feeling better overall.

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How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed