Stress, stress, stress. One of my (Least) favourite things to talk and write about. Like us, stress can come in many different forms and can be expressed in different ways. Usually, kids like us don’t experience different types of stress.  The forms of stress I experience are:

  1. Homework:

Homework is one of those really stressful things in life that REALLY GRINDS MY GEARS. Sorry about that, I just have to represent my extreme dislike in some way. Most of us students (Except the 1% of people who really love homework) have quite a deep hatred for homework. Time is of the essence when you’re doing homework. This is one of the most important things to keep in your mind if you want to get your homework done on time. Time management is one of those things that Ms. Lanaway  always reminds us to do.

Step One: DON’T PUT IT OFF. If you have homework and you aren’t over-scheduled or too busy, it’s a good idea to do your homework because if you always say to yourself, “it’s fine, I can do it later”, then you will eventually not be able to finish it. Step Two: MAKE TIME. This is also really important because it has to do with time (Time is a key/important word, as you can see).  I you are over-scheduled or too busy, you won’t get the opportunity to do your homework. If your parents say that you have go to something, you either decline (politely), or you do that quickly and then start your work. Always remember one thing: TIME

Step Two: BE ORGANIZED. Don’t lose your materials. be organized, keep track of where your stuff is and make sure you bring the stuff you need (That was a surprisingly short step!).

 

  1. Conflict With Family and Friends

Conflict with family and friends is one of the most stressful things in life. For instance, while you’re having dinner, you say something you didn’t mean to say. Or you have have a disagreement about something and start to quarrel. I’ve noticed that many people with siblings (Older or younger), fight quite frequently. This happens because of jealousy or competition. Fights with your parents usually leaves you getting a verbal chastisement. You should always try to avoid squabbles with your friends and family, and if you do start to bicker, you should try and follow these steps:

Step 1. Someone else’s view:

You should try to understand what the other person is trying to imply and try to find middle ground. Then the argument can be resolved.

Step 2. Be respectful:

While you’re resolving your argument, speak respectfully. Ms. Lanaway taught us to use “I” statements. An example of an I statement is:“I felt… when…”. Do this instead of accusing someone else while protecting yourself. Exchange I statements and you understand what the other person is feeling.

Step 3. Get over it: Come to a mutual agreement or understanding and be kind to each other again. Just because you had this one fight doesn’t mean that the other person is evil. Enjoy being together and have fun.

 

Like I said at the beginning, kids like us don’t experience many different stressful situations (And even if we did, I still wouldn’t write them all because it would be too long), but I hope you enjoyed reading this blog. I think I am decent at managing my stress using these strategies in these situations. I also hope you found it helpful in some of your stressful situations. Bye!

 

-Afnaan