Learn to create time for fun
Sometimes it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day.
How are you meant to do your chores, take care of your siblings, or help your mum at her shop when your friends want to hang out?
Take a deep breath. We’ve got you covered!
These tips will help you cope when you feel stressed out.
Create a to-do list
Make a list of all the things you need to do at the beginning of each week and each day. Include chores (like cleaning the house), fun stuff (like hanging out with your friends after), and work (like helping your mum at her shop).
Order it
What are the most important things on your list? What needs to be done today and what can wait till next week?
By ordering the things, you can focus on a few things each day, rather than overload yourself with a mountain of tasks! This will help you get tasks done.
If you need to do some chores, and hang out with friends. Split it. For example you can decide to do your chores first and hang out later.
Take care of yourself
By looking after yourself, you’ll be able to tackle your to do list more easily. Do something just for you at least once a day like setting aside five minutes to relax, and enjoy your favourite drink while you chat with your mum before going back to your chores.
Be honest
Talk to your parents when you are feeling stressed out about the amount of work you have. Explain that you have a lot of work. Ask if you can exchange chores with a sibling or make up for it by doing a bigger share the next week.
The same goes for friends! When they want to hang out all afternoon, but you know you have an important task like a chore to do. You can hang out for a short while before heading out to do your chores. Or you can also try to do the chore together with your friend.
Try not to get distracted by chatting or playing instead of working.
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Hi springstars! sorry u've not been seeing my comments ,lost my phone n had 2 sign back as 'p-babe' instead of 'petty' ,hope i'm welcome?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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OF COURSE YOU ARE WELCOME MY DEAR
well my parent really like this friendship stuff so dont really allow me to hang out with friends cause the place we live is filled with irresponsible youth so if i want to hang out got to tell them a white lie
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey fumy! You do not have to lie to your parents to hang out. It is not advisable for many reasons; they can find out and you can lose their trust. Also, if anything happens, you to you, your parents will not know your whereabouts because you lied to them. You can make friends in your place of worship, school or other places when you go out. You really do not have to lie to your parents. We hope this helps
Hmm
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
My mum don't lyk me goin out i don't also av frnd in my neighbourhood everybody in my streets believes i'm proud is my mum nt overprotective?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey NATASHA1010! Thanks for the comment. Your mum probably has her reasons for not wanting you to go out and you can politely ask her why she has refused you from going out. As regards people thinking you are proud, you do not have to not talk to people for them to think you are proud. It only has to do with the way you act when you are around them. You may not be talking to them but you can smile when you are around them. We hope this helps
I Don't have any ,didn't make one !
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
A girl told me that she wants to be my girlfriend big sis what do I do?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Jesse! This is a personal decision and is totally up to you to make. But while making a decision, please note that you have to be sure that you are ready to be in a relationship and you also like the girl. It is beyond the girl liking you but all about you being ready for it. We hope this helps
Yes
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Please ma ,am raising money for myself so that i can take Exam still i can't read because i feel tired after the day work.. PLS WHAT CAN I DO
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
big sis, my parent don't want me out, i stay in shop al days. even 2day, am alone just tryin 2 cheerup wit springster. wat shld i do?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey enyola! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry for what you are going through. Have you considered talking to your parents about this? Tell them how you feel and what you will like from them. We hope this helps
I don't usually have time for my self
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Dricks9000! You should always have time for yourself. You are the most important part of your life and you should always create time for yourself. We hope this helps
I have lot of work to do. And I still need to read my books. I'm just so 😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞so so so .................SAD. Please help me
I always busy every ting,den i need too read my book.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I'm always busy both in the mornings... at night I have to study...I can't have peace of mind...I'm even stressed out in school...no free period
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
i always feel anytime am abt to study in d night,pls wat can i do to get off dis laziness?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey lsiblaze! Thanks for the comment. Have you ever thought about changing the time you read? Not everyone can read well at night. If you feel lazy when you read at that time, why don't you try reading at another time? You need to understand how your body works so that you can work with it. Try reading at different times of the day and see what works well for you. We hope this helps
even at 24,Am finding it difficult to talk to my parents to allow me go out whenever i want..... please how do i go about it?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Lillywhite! Thanks for the comment. First of all, approach is very important. You need to know when to approach them and also how to do it. Yes, some parents are strict and will not change their mind for anything BUT try talking to them about it in a different way and also, try to earn their trust. We hope this helps
Jst do whats in yr mind and don't b discouraged
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
even me I can't talk too my parents to allow me go out because she always wan me too be*reading and nt always playing out side
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hi pre111, u are correct cos me 2 use 2 pass through wat u just said, most parent are like dat so dont be angry ,cheer up.
My mum tells me not 2 go out wit friends
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.