Student life

Thanks for sharing this. I really get what you’re going through.

At 16, with exams, everyone’s expectations, and trying to keep up with friends… it can feel overwhelming. A lot of people your age are quietly feeling the same way — like they’re falling behind or just barely making it through the day. You’re not alone in this.

Some days it’s hard to even find motivation, and that’s okay. It doesn’t mean you’re weak or lazy. It just means you’re carrying a lot right now.

If you want, here are a few small things that help some students I’ve talked to:

• Break the day into very small parts (not “I have to study 3 hours”, but “just 25 minutes then take a break”).
• Allow yourself to have “bad” days without beating yourself up.
• Talk to at least one person (even if it’s just here) about how you’re really feeling.

You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. Just getting through the day is already enough sometimes.

I’m here if you want to vent more about school, the pressure, or anything else. No pressure to be positive or “fixed”.

How are you feeling today?

Take care ❤️

@AmandaSays

hi Amanda, I know how it feels to deal with school pressure and it’s normal to feel this way, you’re not alone. Perhaps try to write it down and express yourself, it works well for me, believe in yourself!🫂

@AmandaSays

Hey Amanda! hope you are doing the very best! I’m really glad you decided to share this. School can feel incredibly overwhelming when exams, expectations, and trying to keep up with everyone socially all pile up at once. It makes sense that you are feeling exhausted and unmotivated due to this. 

But please remember that you’re not necessarily falling behind just because it looks like everyone else is doing better. People often hide the parts of their lives where they are struggling so comparing yourself to what you see from the outside can be really unfair to yourself. Comparison is the thief of joy. and you definitely aren't the only student who feels this way. I hope things become a little lighter for you very soon. Take care of yourself, Amanda. 

@AmandaSays

Hi, Amanda. I'm also 16, and I get what you're going through; school sometimes feels overwhelming to me too. I know it's really difficult trying to keep up with school, your social life, and everything in between. What helps you rest, or what counts as your me time? Do you notice a difference in how you feel on the days you get some of that time versus the days you don't?

@AmandaSays

Hi Amanda, it sounds like you’ve been dealing with a lot of pressure lately. Exams, expectations, and trying to keep up socially can be really exhausting, so it makes sense that you’re feeling overwhelmed and finding it hard to stay motivated. You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way. What part of school has been putting the most pressure on you lately?