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Middle school is turning me into a stress mess!

 
I started junior high this year, and I find it very overwhelming. I don’t have time for all the things I love—boys, friends, shopping, etc. What can I do to get my life back and relax?

 

Dear Stress Mess,

You’re not alone, and I’m sorry you’re feeling stressed. Lots of hardworking people get overwhelmed because there isn’t enough time to do everything every day. But in the big scheme of things, there is enough time to do what matters. It’s just that you may have to study during the week, and flirt, chat and shop on weekends.

 

This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some daily rest and relaxation. You can! Give yourself daily kickback time—whether that means taking a bath, e-mailing friends, reading a novel, doing yoga, listening to music, yakking on the phone or walking your dog.

 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 9/1/2011 3:41:00 PM

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My school concert is coming up but auditions are tomorrow :// I really want to sing a solo but I'm really nervous and because my friends are going up together, I don't want them to think that I'm stealing the limelight. What shall I do? Shall I get over my fear and audition or should I just leave it, I probably will.. Cindy




Hey chica! 

You definitely should audition for the solo! If your friends are true friends, they'll totally support you, even if you're competing against them for it - never back down from what you truly want because of what you think someone else will do! Don't be nervous, channel that energy into practicing today so you can ace that audition tomorrow. Good luck chica! xoxox 
Devin A.

by cindy5218 on 10/17/2011 1:05:51 PM

 
 



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HEY GUYS!! ok so this is super random but i have a science project abstract due tomorrow! (idea, title, procedure...)
and i need a really catchy title. My project is testing if the bacteria on food after five seconds (so its testing the five second rule) has anything to do with type of food and location. It would be amazing if you could just give me some creative names for this project (im realllyyy hoping for a first Laughing) but yeah.Thanks sooooo much Smile




Hey girl, try "Where Did They Come From: The Five Second Rule and the Bacteria It Creates" For a more pun related title, you could always think of alluding to movies about aliens or creatures from another place.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by sunshinestar106 on 10/10/2011 6:45:51 PM

 
 

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I'm so stressed out over school and the pressure of being perfect from my parents. If I get a 95 average its not good enough and the only average thats good enough for them is 98 or a 99. Its so hard to get that and my friends are extremely worry that I might snap one day. What do i do? and how do i get a 98 average? I study all the time and i barely hang out with my friends.




Hey chica!




It's important that you talk to someone about how stressed you feel - whether it's your doctor, a teacher, a guidance counselor, or even one of your parents. You also need to tell your parents that you're doing the best you can and that there's nothing else you can do. Make sure to try and strike a balance between school and friends - try doing your homework when you get home from school and then hanging out with your friends on a Friday night. Good luck Smile xoxox 
Devin A.

by soccerpal5 on 10/10/2011 3:11:33 PM

 
 



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I'm in high school now (I'm a ninth grader)and I've already been sick a lot.
It's started to affect my grades.
How do I catch up on missed work and pull my grades up, FAST!?
I want to do a summer program at Cambridge college this summer, and I'm afraid they won't accept me if I don't get good grades.




Hey girlie,

Try talking to your teachers after school in the classes that you're very behind in (or all of them!). They are the ones who will be able to suggest study strategies, where you should spend most of your time catching up, and overall how to get back on track. They're there to help ya, so take advantage of it!
Lauren C.

by rock-itpop on 10/7/2011 9:29:16 PM

 
 



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My school is stressing me out! I just started high school and the gifted program coordinator/guidance counsellor is telling me to do more and more extra-curriculars every day! She told me that if I wanted a scholarship for university I should do all these things, do community service, and get 80% or higher if I want to get into advanced placement. I dance 4.5 hours a week and I just don't know how I'm going to get it all in. Plus, because of all the teams and clubs I miss classes a lot which makes it even harder to stay on top of all the work. What should I do?




You should find things that fit. If meetings are after school for certain groups join those so you dont miss class. Maybe only play sports for one season out of the year. Keep dance. Plus if your school has key club thats a good club to join to get volunteer work. If you pick and choose what you want you can go to class, have activities, be involved, and still get good grades. Good luck! xoxo kerra
Kerra S.

by kgirlpanda on 10/7/2011 6:31:47 PM

 
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