How to Avoid Homework Stress

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Method 1 of 3: Practicing Good Time Management

Making sure you have enough time to complete assignments - and using your allotted time effectively - can quickly make even a multitude of homework assignments much less stressful to approach. ^[1]

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   Set aside a certain time of day to work on homework. Find a time of day during which you can concentrate well, and work on assignments at that time each day.
   • Picking the right for you is important - and the right time can differ from person to person. Some people like to come home and start right in on assignments, while others prefer to decompress for a while before starting work again.
   • Choose a time when you will have relatively few distractions. Mealtimes, times during which you have standing engagements, or periods usually used for socializing are not the best choices.
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      Allow enough time to complete your work. Making sure the total time you allow yourself for homework is sufficient for you to complete all your assignments is crucial.
      • Estimate how much time you will need each each day, week, and month depending on your usual workload. Allow yourself at least this much time in your schedule, and consider allotting a fair amount more to compensate for unexpected complications or additional assignments.
      • Allow plenty of time for bigger projects, as they are more involved, and it is harder to estimate how much time you might need to complete them.
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      Complete assignments in due-date order. Finishing assignments according to due-date will help you avoid having to hurry through homework the night before it must be handed in.
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      Allow more time for more difficult subjects. Each individual person will have their strong subjects - and those that come a little harder. Make sure you take into account which subjects are harder for you, and allow more time for them during your scheduling.

   Method 2 of 3: Good Classroom Habits

   In many ways, the ease of completing homework depends upon how you are spending your time in class.

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      Maintain your focus. Sitting down in a classroom or lecture hall and being talked at for hours can make it hard to stay focused. In order to understand homework assignments, you must keep your concentration sharp.
      • Asking questions is a great way to stay focused on what is being discussed in class. It keeps your mind on the subject at hand, and you might even satisfy questions other students have in the process.
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      Take notes. Writing down the information discussed in class helps you organize your thoughts and remember important facts and ideas.
      • Pay attention to important terms and ideas. Things your teacher stresses, or terms underlined, bolded, or italicized on the blackboard or projector are important to remember. ^[2]
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      Get plenty of rest. This suggestion may seem obvious, but many people all over the world - who have no homework fighting for their time - suffer from sleep deprivation. Although this activity takes place outside of the classroom, good rest is crucial to the learning process, and will help you focus in class.

   Method 3 of 3: Using Spare Time

   Staying organized, practicing good time management, and concentrating in class go a long way towards avoiding homework stress, but there are less conventional methods as well. Consider using some of those empty moments in your day to keep up with homework assignments.
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   Use empty class time. If you finish a class assignment early - and have nothing else to work on or listen to - you can work on homework assignments.
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   Use your lunch time. If you have time at lunch, consider working on homework.
   • If you bring your lunch, this is particularly easy, as you can get to the lunch room, eat quickly, and pull out some homework.
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   Make the best of your morning. If you get to class early, use that time for homework. Many schools let students go to the library during this unplanned time, and it's a great place to finish uncompleted assignments.