Time Management
You have an assignment that's due in one week that needs to be completed on time for credit but you also have a sports game that the day before. What can you do to make sure your work is completed on time and make it to the game?
Do your work ahead of time so you don't have to stress about getting the work done and you can also go to the game.
Do a little bit each day so that on that day you only have a tiny bit left to do
True or False? Failing to prioritize work that needs to be completed may lead to students receiving bad grades.
True
List three people you can go to if you need to discuss something (ex: mental health)
State one main source of stress for students at North
Homework, having to participate in class, tests, deadlines, specific classes, sports, interacting with other students, etc
What is one way you can make sure you can get everything you need done?
To-do list, calendar, do the hardest subjects first, reward system, etc
List one common time management mistake
Procrastinating, failing to prioritize, improper planning, overcommitting, multitasking
True or false? All stress is bad
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. Sometimes it gives us an "extra push" however when stress becomes too much to handle, that is an indication to look into organization skills, positive coping skills, time management, etc
What is one good technique to help you learn the information better when studying
Play teacher, color-coded notes, take breaks, highlight and take notes, make flashcards, set goals for each study session
Stress, sleep issues, burnout, anxiety, depression, other mental health issues, etc
True or false? 1hr-1:15hr is the best time one should take a nap
False. The best nap length is about 20-30 minutes. This allows us to get a bit of light sleep to boost alertness without entering into a deep sleep. Waking up from deep sleep can cause grogginess and actually worsen sleepiness. 20-30 minutes will also most likely not effect your ability to go to bed at night
1 in ____ people suffer from negative mental health
5
How many hours of sleep should teens get per night?
8-10 hours
What are three benefits to making a to-do list/calendar
Increases productivity, provides motivation, improves memory, reduces stress, allows for more personal time, reduces anxiety and improves mental health, provides a sense of accomplishment, sets deadlines for each goal, etc
Is there a difference between being busy and being effective? If so, how?
Yes. You can be busy with anything, like video games or binge-watching a TV series, but to be effective means that important work is getting done.
What is the most common mental disorder in teens and why do you think?
Anxiety disorder
Social media, poor sleep habits, school, tests, homework, sports, friends, etc
What time should a teen go to bed if they need to wake up at 6:30 am?
10:30 pm
About how many people struggle with time management
Around 80% (82%)
True or False? Perfectionism can do more harm than good. Why or why not?
True. Obsessing about making mistakes or letting others down or holding yourself to impossibly high standards can have negative consequences. Making sure all your work is perfect will not only take an extremely long time and will result in issues such as sleep loss but perfectionism is often linked to burnout as well as depression and anxiety. It's okay for everything not to be perfect!
List three ways you can improve your mental health
Stay active, talk to someone, give yourself a break, make leisure and contemplation a priority, eat a brain-healthy diet or diet that supports your needs and body, eat enough, get enough sleep, stay organized, etc
State one trait of emotional intelligence (mentioned during the first meeting)
Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills