I feel really unmotivated and am really behind in school work
Please don’t be too hard on yourself 🩷
Feeling overwhelmed and behind happens to so many people – especially when motivation is low.
It can feel like a mountain at first, but once you get the ball rolling, things do get easier, promise
Here are a few ideas that might help you take the first step:
🎯 Set small, realistic goals: try to keep them specific and achievable so they don’t feel overwhelming
⭐ Use rewards: for example, once you finish a homework task, you could reward yourself with an episode of your favourite show
⏰ Try time blocking: split your day into chunks and assign tasks to those blocks – give yourself a set time to do something you’ve been avoiding, then switch to something you enjoy (like a walk, baking, or reading) before coming back to it with a fresh mind
Progress is all about taking small steps and being kind to yourself along the way. You’re doing your best, and that’s more than enough right now 🫶
If you're struggling with how you're feeling or are worried about your mental health, please talk to a trusted adult too, like a parent, carer or school counsellor.
You don’t have to go through this alone 🌷
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