5 Steps You Should Take If Your Homework Creates Stress

Even if you are what teachers and college professors would define a model student, consistently achieving no less than a B for the papers that you turn in, still amounts to added stress. It is both a normal and necessary part of being human. But carrying too much weight on your shoulders, particularly around exam time or term ends, can be debilitating and adversely affect your ability to do homework well and perform at your best.

This article lists five essential steps you should take if turning in homework creates stress for you. Read it and pin it above your desk to remind you of the rewards that await you when sitting alone at your desk at night, humanly feeling a little anxious about what lies ahead.

• Health – to function well at night while preparing your assignments, your body needs to be healthy. While it may improve your memory, rather avoid drinking coffee because it will increase your anxiety levels rather than reduce it. Eat healthily, balanced meals three times a day. Don’t forget those guilt-free snack bars in between and stay away from the takeout cafes.


• Mind, body and spirit – Immerse yourself with positive vibes throughout the day. Create an aura of peace around you. Think only about what you’d truly like to do with yourself for the rest of the day after you have enjoyed a good night’s sleep for at least eight hours.


• The great outdoors – Make sure your body gets the exercise it needs. This does not need to be at a crowded gym or extensive. Rather go for relaxing walks in the park.


• Time management and great organization – Plan your work time well in advance. Keep a diary of what needs to be done and create a mind map for yourself on how you could accomplish the successful completion of your tasks.


• Working productively and proactively – Rather than staring at four walls and craning your head too close to the hi-fi, train yourself to be decisive and disciplined. This will take time. Be patient and don’t lose your cool if you find that you could not complete your set task within the designated hour or two you decided to devote to your assignment. This is a good thing.

Now that you have gone through this short anti-stress guide, you should already start to feel a sense of relief. You also know that by taking to heart at least one or two of these five steps, you will be able to reduce your stress levels to the point which allows you to complete your homework well and turn it in on time.