Q&A for How to Not Get Stressed by School

Think about what you values are. So for you, maybe you really value spending time with your family. If that's the case, schedule in time to spend with your family. If you aren't living out your values, you're naturally going to have a hard time coping.

I love using affirmations and mantras, where you repeat a positive phrase over and over again. Low self-esteem is often the result of listening to your inner-critic, and a big dose of positive reinforcement can really silence that voice.

That's so tough. When you're already feeling stress from school at a young age, it might mean that you need to lighten your load. Are you in more activities than you can handle? Have you taken on a heavy courseload? Then, remember that a lot of the most effective stress-reducing tips become more powerful over time. If you try meditating for one day, that will help. But if you meditate for a whole month, you'll be much clearer, more focused, and lessed stress. If the problem sticks around and you're feeling discouraged, reach out for help. Your parents and your school counselor can help you, especially if you explain how you've been feeling. Good luck!

First things first, never compare yourself to other people in your class. Not only will that add to your stress, but a lot of the time, people act like they're doing better than they are. Even if they got a great grade in one class, they may be seriously struggling in another. But you'd never know! Then, never underestimate the power of a good clean and reorganization. Take ten minutes to clean up your books, take a look around your room, and give yourself a pat on the back. You just made your workspace less stressful! Finally, do something fun to take your mind off things. Are you a big baseball fan? Maybe you love to draw? Take an hour to enjoy it!

Take a deep breath, try a quick deep breathing exercise, and reach out to someone you care about. Stress can be so tough in the moment, but remember, the feeling will pass.

Parent pressure can be so, so tricky. I'm sorry you're going through that! The best thing you can do is just be honest about how you're feeling. Remind them that you know they have your best interest at heart, but that right now, getting rest is more important than cramming for another test.