I saw this on Ella’s blog and decided to write something similar. This week, I’ve been highly stressed about school, particularly my AP government class, volleyball, spring break, and prom. I know some of these things are silly, but I had a bit of a breakdown when I got home from practice late last night. In AP gov right now, we are assigned two sets of reading notes with questions to complete by tomorrow night and a Friday test. Not to mention, we also have a significant project outside of class time due on Sunday. Volleyball has been on my nerves because our coaches are acting lazy, and our practices have not been the best thing for my improvement, which is why I joined. I feel as if I waste my time at practices lately, while I could be working a job, completing homework, doing sports elsewhere, or doing strength training.

On top of those two things, spring break is just around the corner, and I am unprepared. I’m excited, but it’s also stressful because I have many things to do before then. I also have to drive there to leave a day early for my tournament the next day in Foley. I realize that prom is in a while, but it includes a lot of planning, and it is in the midst of AP exams.

Once it all piles up, these stressful things can be bad for your mental health. Regardless, you should always try to take something off your plate. For me, this was working this week. I realized I simply didn’t have the time to do so, so I didn’t push myself. Instead, I spent the time working ahead on school. I also like to listen to music, allow myself time to relax, and run as a stress reliever.

https://runwildretreats.com/the-truth-about-running-and-stress/