Student burnout is another important topic. We all experience stress, that is a given in today’s world full of activity. The work we, as students, are given can often be overwhelming, and potentially given without regard to what other classwork and extracurricular activities we partake in. On top of that, the work may also feel like it doesn’t really benefit you, but is rather just a form of busy work. It is understood that there are standards that must be met as a requirement, however, I feel that there are different ways students can be taught. With this heavy weight placed on our shoulders, it is important that we, as students, find ways to manage our stress and avoid burnout.
First and foremost, what should one do when they are dealing with a burnout? Avoidance of burnout to begin with is the key, but it’s more than likely to occur at one point or another in your life, so you might as well learn about it earlier on. What personally helps me when I deal with burnout is listing the tasks I have, then seeing what it takes in terms of time and objective to do them. Then, I do something to distract myself and reset, like going for a run, walking, or visiting my barn animals. If you don’t have barn animals, you can always take a few minutes to be with your pets, and if you don’t have pets, maybe siblings, and if not siblings, then friends and family! Taking each assignment or task one at a time is crucial to avoiding or recovering from burnout. Trying to get it all done at once can sometimes be easy and fast, but other times, it is the last thing you want to do. Try setting a specific time each day devoted to schoolwork and trying your best to focus and reduce the amount of homework you will have each day while at school. Another big thing to remember is that there are people here to help you and that we all share similar struggles, so there is no need to worry! - Susie Comments are closed.
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