The Synergy Project Magazine - September 2020

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With the amount
of work teens have to
do, oftentimes they feel
overwhelmed or completely
burnout. One easy solution
is simply by taking breaks,
whether it’s short five-minute
breaks or full mental health
days to relax. Focusing
on yourself is much more
A major factor
contributing to academic
stress is a lack of sleep.
Teens often get less than the
recommended amount of
eight hours to maintain their
grades. Additionally, schools
often start early because
of transportation costs.
Most school districts prefer
Having your own
social support network is
vital to managing stress. In
your own network, it should
consist of family, friends,
peers, and anyone close to
you. This network provides
a sense of security to assist
you in the darkest times by
either leaning an ear and/or
Cluttered workspaces
can contribute to stress. By
cleaning up your workspace,
it reduces small distractions
and creates a more positive
feeling, allowing you to
study more effectively. But
most importantly, being
organized is not just
cleaning your surroundings;
Poor mental health
is not the only factor of
stress; poor physical health
also negatively leads to
increased stress. According
to WebMD, exercising
causes your body to
release a chemical called
endorphin. Endorphins act
as the body’s painkillers,
important than grinding
away on assignments when
it can negatively affect your
productivity and mental
health in the long run.
to have the same buses
running multiple routes. As
a result, elementary, middle,
and high schools have
different schedules for those
limited sets of buses. While
later start times are unlikely,
students can still readjust
their sleep schedule for
more sleep.
giving advice. Not only that,
it can certainly boost your
own self-esteem through
encouragement in the form
of compliments.
it’s learning how to properly
manage your time and
prioritize certain tasks. This
can easily be done by
writing to-do lists or keeping
track of deadlines on a
calendar.
and they help reduce stress
as a result (“Exercise and
Depression: Endorphins…”).
So instead of constantly
sitting at your desk to attend
a Zoom lecture, make sure
to communicate with your
teachers that you need a
short break to move your
body.
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