Feeling Burned out....

So, I know CC isn’t exactly a therapist but I’ve been feeling so helpless and stressed from school lately. I’ve lost the motivation to do schoolwork and as a result my grades took a hit. With one month left in the semester, it seems highly likely I will drop significantly in rank and make my first Bs. I am highly disappointed in myself for my academic performance, but there is not much I can do except pray that the final might raise me to a 90 in some of my courses.

With junior year being the most important, I’m stressed out about showing a downward trend in grades. I am only taking AP Calc, AP CS, Art, and Spanish 3 this semester, but I’m still so stressed out. I am also trying to study for the SAT and apply to selective summer programs, as well as extracurriculars.

I feel constantly stressed except I do not have the motivation to anything anymore. I spent my weekend in bed and did not do much. This has taken a toll on my physical health as well too, and I’ve gained 10 pounds in two months. I think some of this is due to me losing some of my friends this semester as well, and feeling extremely alone at school. I basically have no meaningful or engaging conversation with anybody anymore.

Have any of you coped with this? Any tips for dealing with this?

“If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I’m about to do today.” -Steve Jobs
“This is the real secret of life – to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” - Alan Watts

Quotes to live by.

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