Plan ahead to have free time after school. If you have a study period, do as much of your homework then as possible. The more you do while you are at school, the less you will need to do at home. Try to do all of it in class (if time is provided), at lunch, or any other spare time you might have. This way you may, also, get help while at school, if you don't understand. Ask your teachers while they are available: they're there to assist you. Let them help you. Set goals and rewards. Once you've completed your goal and finished your homework, reward yourself with some little thing that you would find enjoyable and doable after you finish. (Don't use food or treats as a reward, though - eating could lead to health and weight problems later -- unless it's a "free snack": small salad, or two crackers, 3 or 4 almonds/other nuts, one bite of meat, or a cup of tea.) Save a special book to read when homework is done, or make plans to talk with a friend on the phone as soon as both of you have completed your assignments. Go on your favorite website, or even dedicate yourself to a great project you've always been wanting to do.
Belinda
Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:12 am