Last year, I did really poorly in school. This year seems pretty good, it's just that now that I have a lot of things going on after school, I feel like I'm starting to slack off and forget things, and like there's not enough time in the day. What should I do? I can't tell my mom because she'll just yell at me.
2006-09-10 17:21:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I really NEED help with this one.
2006-09-10 17:25:45 · update #1
I can't discontinue my sport because my team needs me.
2006-09-10 17:28:37 · update #2
Make a schedule. Plan out your week on Saturday or sunday night. Then each day before you start make a detailed daily schedule or what you need to do and when you will do it. Finally, study in places where there are no computers and don't take your cell phone (or turn it off)
2006-09-10 17:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try and make some realistic goals according to what you are like currently and what you aspire to accomplish. Keep a school diary or planner to help you keep on task for assignments and so on. Also try making a list of things that you must do and want to do in a day, and remember to put what you must do first. It may seem difficult and unhelpful when you first start doing it, but you can try and get used to it.
Also, try and think before you do what you want to do! For example: if you want to go out for a walk, think of the pros and cons and whether you can afford to do it and still finish what you have to do that day.
A good study tip is to stay focussed on your work when you need to be, but every hour or so, take a 10 minute breather and listen to a couple of songs, stretch out, play an instrument, sing, read, or any calm activity. Then get back to your work - you always have to keep half of your mind on your priorities!
A last tip is to work in a quiet atmosphere without too many distractions. This will probably help you a lot to stay on task.
Hope it wasn't too much! I wish you well and good luck.
-The Cake Demolisher
2006-09-10 17:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first responder that you need a schedule. Buy a calendar; write down all of your assignment due dates; put in study time and paper preparation time; consult the calendar every morning after you get up and then follow through by studying and doing those assignments after your sport. Don't forget to schedule play tlme with your friends: you don't want to only work on school, and if you plan well you'll likely find that you have more time for play. Maybe ask your mom to help you make a schedule? All the best to you.
2006-09-10 17:34:03 · answer #3 · answered by j14456um 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carry a small pocket size notebook with you. Everyday create a list of priority things you need to accomplish (homework, reading, practice, etc.). Even allow for your own personal things like recreation or rest time.
Get into the habit of finishing homework as soon as you can to get it out of the way. Get a few of your friends and create a study group. Set a meeting day and time to get school stuff done, even if it's only once a week, for an hour or two. Make it a habit and it won't become so burdensome. Make your mom proud and do it for yourself most of all!
2006-09-10 17:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jose P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good grief. Get your priorities. Hey, don't they kick you off the team if your grades suck? If not, they should. Take out your Trapper Keeper and write down what you need to remember. Then you wont forget.
Also, make a schedule for yourself. Put in when you will do your homework, study, practice, sleep. Then talk to your mother and tell her you are having a hard time with scheduling but you have a rough draft you want her input on. If she still yells at you, she sucks.
2006-09-10 17:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by Starry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations !! You are becoming an adult just by recognizing that you are spreading yourself too thin. Good for you. Problem is, the solution is to make a daily list of all your activities and things that take up your time. Then, the hard part is putting a priority on each of the items. Yeah, you gotta cut some, but that's the price of being an adult. Good Luck
2006-09-10 17:28:47 · answer #6 · answered by snvffy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing you have to do is limit the amount of after school activities. This may be diffictult to do but when it involves your grades you have to make sacrifices. As for the slacking off and forgetting, a dayplanner might be best. Write down everything you need to remember. Slacking off can only be helped by you. You have to motivate yourself to not slack off. For example, you can treat yourself after you've finished all your homework.
2006-09-10 17:27:23 · answer #7 · answered by lacrymosachristi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to cut back on after school activities so that you can concentrate on your school work. Get an assignment book and keep track of homework and tests. Don't procrastinate. If you have a book report due, start it immediately. Once you establish some good habits, it will become much easier.
2006-09-10 17:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, you need to decide what is more important. your grades or the after school activities. are they school or work related activities? or are they friend related activities? if they're really your friends they'll be ok with you spending more time on your studies. if not, then that shows who they really are.
there's plenty of time. you just have to arrange what's going on to make it work. some things have to be cut back on or cut out completely sometimes.
this is one of those lessons of growing up and getting closer to being an adult. :) (trust me, it doesn't get better.)
2006-09-10 17:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by gothhick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if the stuff your doing after school is taking up time you need to study then I would discontinue watever stuff that is.
2006-09-10 17:27:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋