Students in their high school years and sometimes even younger face a tremendous amount of pressure to perform at a top level so they can attend their dream university. Unfortunately, student burnout is a problem that not only threatens to crush those dreams but also has a real mental and physical impact on a young person.
Here are a few tips that can help reduce the risk of burnout:
- Get sufficient rest – Teens are still growing and need extra sleep. Avoiding burnout means having set sleep times and staying away from cramming all night for tests. Watch for symptoms of a growing sleep debt.
- Set reachable goals – A written goal can help you to reach new milestones by taking one step at a time. Just be sure the goals are reachable. If you expect more from yourself than it is possible to deliver, then that can send you hurtling toward burnout.
- Have priorities – What means the most to you? School and a good education are essentials, but you also need to think about your personal values. Chasing the priorities set by teachers, guidance counselors, and others (even if they really do have your best interests at heart) can run you ragged chasing after someone else’s ideals.
- Stay organized – Organization is crucial to avoid wasting time (which can lead to further frustration). Whether it is color coding, a dry-erase calendar on your wall at home, or digital reminders, you have to find what works best for you.
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