Hey, Guys!
Studies. Online classes. Exams. Do they make you groan? Or do you enjoy what you learn and take tests in your stride with a chilled-out attitude?
Whether your school allows you to participate in fun-learning activities or tries to make you cram, it’s your attitude that will make learning an enjoyable experience.
For instance roller skating can be fun, so can science. And if you think you could do with more fun in your lessons, the best thing to do is to take the initiative and explore your subjects deeper. Or you could give your teachers some suggestions for hands-on activities. Here are some suggestions to learn better and free of stress.
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Take a break
-Stephanie Daniel
Breaks are what you need to cut the monotony of those long study hours!
Check out the ‘break’ ideas of some always-cheerful children.
“I swing on the gate or on our swing for five minutes. This helps me feel fresh to start studying again” — Aaryan S. (5)
“I take a snack break. My mom stocks up protein or nut bars in the kitchen. I chat with mom, drink a glass of water and am ready to hit my books again” — Arnold Benjamin (7)
“I reward myself with a seven-minutes video game for every lesson I complete!” — Karan D’ Souza (10)
“I jog around the block. It’s fun, refreshing and it calms me down” — Divya Sreedhar (13)
“I know it sounds strange. But I take a walk around the house, look out of every window for a minute. This gives my eyes a rest” — Reuben Samuel (10)
“I play with my baby brother. It’s fun and it energises me to study faster so that I can play with him longer” — Tanya Bennett (6)
“My teacher has taught us breathing exercises — to inhale deeply and exhale slowly. This helps me concentrate better” — Nithya Sabari (10)
“I read a chapter of a book or listen to my favourite band. But you can easily get carried away. So be disciplined” — Sherya Kumar (12)
“I dribble my ball. Intense ball-play gives me the much needed physical exercise I need after long hours of sitting” — Vaibhav Reddy (15)
“I’m prone to back and neck pain during the exam season. Doing stretching exercises of all types gives me a real break!” — Pooja Kannan (14)
If you follow some of this advice, study won’t seem so tedious. You won’t suffer burnout and you will learn more effectively.
“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind.” Martin H F
Also read: Impact of online classes on children’s mental health
