Is Unable To Concentrate On Homework Due To Anxiousness?

Homework stress can be a significant issue for students with various mental health conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, or school avoidance. To manage this stress, it is essential to prioritize tasks, take short breaks, exercise regularly, reach out for help, use technology wisely, create a study environment, practice mindfulness, stay organized, and seek help when needed.

Anxiety is a common problem for those with ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, or school avoidance. To overcome this, it is important to keep your work organized, take intentional breaks, and practice mindfulness. Taking deep breathing, gentle stretching, or a short walk before starting homework can help reset the mind and relieve anxiety.

Setting a time limit for homework can also help alleviate anxiety. Some contributing factors may include being hungry, tired, or having a learning disability. If you are struggling to focus on your current task, try working on something different to relieve boredom and temporarily stimulate your mind.

Removing distractions, noticing when you lose attention, reviewing medications, practicing time blocking, and eating fruit instead of focusing can help you focus. If you are experiencing extra anxiety due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial to address these issues and seek help from your school teachers or a mental health professional.

In summary, managing homework stress requires prioritizing tasks, taking short breaks, exercising regularly, reaching out for help, using technology wisely, creating a study environment, practicing mindfulness, staying organized, and seeking help when needed. By following these strategies, you can help your child overcome their homework anxiety and improve their overall academic performance.


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Why do I get so much anxiety when doing homework?

Homework anxiety can stem from various factors, including other anxiety issues, fear of testing, general school struggles, lack of support, and perfectionism. Students may associate anxiety with homework due to the weighty and important nature of it. To help alleviate homework anxiety, parents can set time limits for assignments, ensure students have support available, and teach general anxiety-coping techniques like deep breathing, taking a short walk, or quieting racing thoughts.

The Brain Balance Program, developed by Brain Balance, focuses on building brain connectivity and improving the foundation of development, rather than masking or coping with symptoms. This program is based on extensive scientific research that demonstrates that the brain is malleable, allowing for change and development. By implementing these strategies, parents can help their children manage homework anxiety and improve their overall academic performance.

By focusing on building brain connectivity and improving the foundation of development, parents can help their children overcome the challenges of homework anxiety and achieve better academic performance.

Can anxiety cause inability to focus?

Anxiety is a psychological and cognitive issue characterized by poor concentration, excessive worry, specific fears, self-criticism, trust issues, and paranoia. These symptoms are common and are natural in many situations. However, when anxiety becomes extreme and interferes with daily life, it may be considered an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting up to 18% of people annually. Identifying when anxiety is a problem can be challenging due to some anxiety being normal for all people. To determine when anxiety is a problem, consider the following questions:

Is it anxiety or ADHD?

It is not uncommon for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to experience symptoms of anxiety. These two conditions can manifest similarly, particularly in situations that require sustained attention. Anxiety may manifest as panic attacks and feelings of dread, whereas ADHD can manifest as impulsivity and hyperactivity. It is possible for both conditions to co-exist.

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How to stop overthinking homework?

To avoid a homework meltdown, practice good time management by asking questions, listening to your teacher, taking notes, allowing more time for difficult areas, refreshing memory regularly, getting a good night’s sleep, avoiding procrastination, and having a healthy snack. Homework can often feel overwhelming and cause frustration and anxiety, hindering your ability to achieve your best results. To avoid this, adjust your study habits and make homework and study more organized and efficient.

  1. Practice good time management by plotting out the time needed to complete your homework or assignment. This will make the task less stressful to approach and make it more manageable.

In summary, practicing good time management is crucial to avoid a homework meltdown and achieve better results.

What is the 333 rule for anxiety?

The 3-3-3 rule is a simple technique that helps manage anxiety by focusing on three things: sight, sound, and movement. It involves identifying three things you can see, hear, and move your body. This technique distracts from anxious thoughts and grounds you in the present moment, according to clinical psychologist Aimee Daramus and executive director of Newport Healthcare, Leigh McInnis. This technique can be a game-changer for those seeking effective anxiety management.

How can I focus 100% on studying?
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How can I focus 100% on studying?

To stay focused while studying at university, it is essential to create a dedicated study space, set goals, minimize distractions, listen to music, get enough sleep, feed your brain, and exercise regularly. Studying is at the core of education and can be challenging, especially with distractions and pressure to succeed. To improve concentration, create a study routine, set goals, minimize distractions, listen to music, sleep, feed your brain, and exercise regularly.

Creating a dedicated study space is crucial, as it helps to maintain focus and make the most out of your study time. Avoid studying in bed, as the comfort of your bed can lull you into a state of relaxation, making it difficult to concentrate on your work.

In summary, creating a dedicated study space, setting goals, minimizing distractions, listening to music, getting enough sleep, feeding your brain, and exercising regularly are all essential steps to stay focused and make the most of your study time.

How to overcome scolionophobia?

Scolionophobia is an intense fear of school that persists in a child for a long time. It is not a clinical diagnosis in the DSM-5 but is often viewed as similar to specific phobias. Children with scolionophobia feel insecure or anxious about attending school, leading to physical illness and missed school days. This fear is often associated with other anxiety disorders and is also known as didaskaleinophobia. Exposure therapy and medication may be helpful in treating scolionophobia, especially if the child has other mental health conditions.

Is it normal to cry over homework?

Homework anxiety can manifest in various ways, such as anger, yelling, or crying. It’s important to avoid matching the tone of voice and maintain a steady, calm voice. Some kids may simply not want to do homework, but it may actually cause anxiety. It’s difficult to identify when a child has homework anxiety, as some may not share their feelings or aren’t willing to talk about it. Homework anxiety often starts in early grade school and is particularly significant for struggling students who may feel they can’t complete the work or lack the necessary support.

Why is it impossible for me to focus on homework?

Focus loss can be caused by various factors such as mental and physical health issues, stress, medication use, lack of sleep, and inadequate diet. Treatment options include underlying conditions, mindfulness, or clearing the desk. Nutrients like omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins B1, B6, B12, B9, folic acid, D, choline, iron, and iodine may help protect the brain and nervous system, potentially improving performance in tasks involving thinking. More research is needed to fully understand these benefits.

Why wont my brain let me do my homework?
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Why wont my brain let me do my homework?

Procrastination can be a result of various factors, including abstract goals, feeling overwhelmed, perfectionism, fear of failure, anxiety, task aversion, lack of motivation, physical or mental exhaustion, resentment, sensation seeking, a problematic work environment, and lack of sufficient communication from instructors. These issues can lead to a lack of motivation, a disconnect from one’s future self, and a negative perception of the task.

Procrastination can also be influenced by problematic behaviors such as self-handicapping, which involves blaming failure on procrastination rather than one’s abilities, and self-sabotaging, which involves sabotaging progress. Personality traits like distractibility and impulsivity can also contribute to procrastination.

Underlying issues like lack of sleep, ADHD, and depression can also contribute to procrastination. These issues can include abstract goals, fear of failure, anxiety, task aversion, lack of motivation, physical or mental exhaustion, resentment, sensation seeking, a problematic work environment, and insufficient communication from instructors. Addressing these issues can help individuals overcome their procrastination struggles and achieve better academic performance.

What is the 80 20 rule anxiety?
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What is the 80 20 rule anxiety?

The 80/20 rule suggests that about 80 percent of stress and anxiety stem from 20 specific stressors, such as work pressure, financial worries, relationship issues, or health concerns. To manage mental health, identify these key stressors and focus on strategies to mitigate them, rather than attempting to address all stressors simultaneously. For example, if work-related stress is a primary concern, set boundaries between work and personal time, delegate tasks when possible, or practice mindfulness during work breaks.

The rule also suggests that 20 of your self-care activities contribute to 80 percent of your sense of peace and happiness. Reflect on which activities truly nourish you, such as morning runs, meditation, cooking, or reading. Prioritize these activities in your daily or weekly routine and schedule them into your calendar. Maximizing time and energy for high-impact tasks can also help manage stress and anxiety.


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  • What I’m scared of the most is not studying effectively, that everything I prepare for my exam won’t be of help, so I’ve been procrastinating despite gathering the material i will study and made a schedule. It’s killing me everyday now and I have less than two months left before the exam. I’m not enjoying my time procrastinating either I just wait for the day to end to escape in my dreams, it’s not my first rodeo but I never found out a way to deal with fear

  • 9 days before the start of my exams, I locked myself for the the past two months, I don’t remember the last time I got outside, I it’s okay until now, the anxiety is slowly killing me, literally. I can only study for like 4 hours and then I get tension headache, no matter what I do it won’t go away and when I try to force myself to study it only get worse, I can only pray that what I’ve accomplished for the past two months won’t be a waste.

  • Still remember the conference on pressure & performance leading the best, worst & average case scenarios. Too less or too much with both have a negative impact which remains universally true for anything ! From anxiety to stress, too less, you’d rather be a couch potato & missout the deadlines, exams & regret late, too much pressure, you aren’t about to turn into a diamond 😅 if no one told you so ! People get a kick from pressure, stress & anxiety until it’s healthy and don’t lead to self harm ! It’s also true for smoking drinking, drug abuse & alcohol. Too much will destroy you! completely sober is’nt everyone’s cup of tea & who are you kidding, everyone deserves a little fun in life ! Also true for work & life management & achieving the perfect balance increasing productivity, efficiency boosting creativity & innovation ! Too much art could cause burnouts, too much dancing makes your body stiff & tou loose the fun element ! It’s universally true for most, exceptions remain who can handle it well or get a kick from it. I count myself out of those exceptions ! 😅

  • Hi there, hope you’ll see my comment one day. I’ve been so invested in psychology, self development and neuro science for a few years now. Of course, all the professors were pretty good (actually great). But when I found you, I just felt like I found my second home. I felt safe. It felt personal. Thank you.

  • my BetterHelp therapist demanded I told her the method I used in an attempted suicide after I told her I was uncomfortable talking about it at that moment. I had only been assigned to her a few hours prior and she was already disrespecting my boundary. She said she needed to know in order to understand why I did it. It made me wish the attempt was successful.

  • Thank you, Emma. This felt like exactly what I needed right now! I was literally in the process of giving up. In addition, just thinking of you or seeing your face, or hearing your voice somehow always calms me. It’s like having a mature, rational, dependable big sister or close friend. And you always make me feel like there is kindness and goodness in the world.

  • I started perusal your articles during the beginning of the pandemic when I was dealing with an avalanche of problems that I had been avoiding my whole life, and I was honestly not sure if I was going to make it. It has been 3 years, and I can finally look at myself in the mirror and tell that guy that I love him for every piece of who he is- finally realizing that I am already the person I wished I would be all those years ago, my own hero. Thank you for your work, and I wish you peace ❤

  • when you don’t have enough information on anything just observe just sit back and watch usually when such situations happen and I don’t have enough information I end up catastrophizing because I want to think things through but now I have made a rule if thinking something through make me uneasy and catastrophized I don’t have enough information and I should just watch

  • When I re-wrote my list, I phrased each concern as something I am actively addressing which helped a lot. For example, first statement was “I worry I don’t spend enough time with friends and family” and the second statement was “I am connecting with my loved ones in small meaningful ways” which is a true statement. It was a good reminder that I’m already working on the things I do have control over. I’m not doing nothing at all. Maybe I want to do more, but this was a good start. Thank you for the walkthrough!

  • I love all of your articles. You have helped me get my Anxiety and panic attacks under control, and manageable in the daytime, and I am doing fairly well. My question….what to do about night mare panic attacks? Yes that’s right, I get panic attacks during my nightmares/ night terrors. I usually don’t remember my nightmares but for some reason, probably because of the panic attack I remember last nights. I dreamed that I was walking my dog in the backyard…I live on a lake…and an alligator jumped out and grabbed my dog, I was helpless and had a panic attack. What a crappy way to wake up. Context=recently in the news there was a woman walking her dog near the water and attacked her and her dog, not far from where I live.

  • Thank you for reminding how powerful journaling is! Not only does it clarify your thoughts and feelings, but also it allows your experience to become fully integrated within your mind. Writing engages both hemispheres of your brain in the process, which helps you fully explore and release the emotions involved.

  • I really like this slow pace thinking, I come across many article but none said “take a deep breathe or take it slow”. I’ve been in this one stage of my life where I feel so overwhelmed, and feel like I have to be responsible for many things. Because of this, I haven’t been able to do anything properly especially my academic performance. I really like the way you advise to take things slow, I really need this.

  • Thank you so much Emma for all the thought, effort, and care you put into these articles. They are a great resource that helps me often when I need i reminder of how to escape spiraling thoughts. Practicing the techniques and ideas you share has really helped me improve the health of my thinking patterns over time 😄

  • Thank you so much. I have adhd and I’ve felt overwhelmed with my place and all the things I had to do and the cleaning that i became overwhelmed. I felt all of the things you’ve said and everytime I tried to get back into the game I would freeze up all over again and became overwhelmed, but writing things down and a list sounds like something that could help me. Thank you 🙏

  • Wow! That was so helpful. It amazed me how quickly I felt relief. Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad I stumbled upon your articles today. I was feeling upset, disheartened, unloved and overwhelmed. You helped me see that I can’t help whether people like me or not or how they respond to me but that all I need to do is what I think is right by my conscience. I’ve been holding these emotions in for a couple days. Instead of everything piling up on each other I can swipe the ones I can’t change off the table and tackle the one that I can. I also really like your article about self deception. It helped me rethink my behavior to not let how others treat me affect my values and how I treat others. I’ve been in bed all day, avoiding life but I feel revitalized and ready to face the day. Thank you again!

  • Omg I love you so much right now! THANK YOU! ❤❤❤ What you described feels like the missing piece of a puzzle. I’ve been journaling for nearly 30 years and find it immensely helpful when dealing with overwhelm. That overwhelm can be from anxiety but more often than not it’s just that I have to many ideas and things that need to be done or or I want to have happen. Often times, just the brain dump is what’s needed to relieve the pressure of just thinking too much on things that are disparate and need their own time and space. Although hopefully not at the same time as is often the case. Besides dealing with emotional overwhelm, I can see myself usng this technique and asking myself what can I do now, tomorrow, next week, etc. It’s often a challenge to stay present and I can see this as a wonderful way to focus on the things I can control, today. ❤

  • 🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 Feeling overwhelmed can lead to cognitive fatigue, sensory overload, burnout, and confusion. 01:04 📝 Take a moment to do a brain dump by writing down everything in your head on paper to help alleviate overwhelm. 01:29 🚫 Identify and cross off things that are not in your control to gain clarity on what you can focus on. 01:54 🔄 Prioritize one actionable item from the list of things you can control and focus on completing that task. 02:21 🛋️ Consider seeking therapy for additional support in managing overwhelming feelings. Made with HARPA AI

  • This brain dump wasn’t too helpful right now as everything I wrote down IS in my control and reminded me that I have lots to do. 😭 I didn’t cross out one thing. And the things I have to do have competing priority and/or deadlines. It’s easier at the moment to procrastinate than to tackle the task but then I know it ends up being more work or stressful. My work life is what’s overwhelming. Thankfully, home life is not as stressful; busy with lots to do but not as stressful and definitely more rewarding. Maybe I just need to switch my jobs. I guess this exercise was helpful as it led me to this conclusion. 😁

  • Dear Emma, could you do a article about things that are ‘out’ of our control? Is there even such a thing? I mean others behavior toward us can be a result of ourbehavior, orthe fact that jobs pay less nowdays is because there are people who accept those offers, or when you know you should care more about the war in ukraine but you forgot, or when you see stray dog in the street and know that if you dont catch it it will die but you are also exhausted from your day and at the end you just go home and watch tv, or when you know that your advice might help a loved one….if you get what i mean…plese make a article and explain, how to manage this

  • I’m here because I’m subscribed to your emails, and the “You have so much to do and your brain just wants to shut down. So what can you do? You could curl up into a ball and procrastinate by perusal cat articles” part made me… go look around for hidden cameras 🙂 Thanks for these useful resources, Emma!

  • I’m with you until crossing out things that are out of my control. How to determine if my bodily sensations are in or outside of my control? Like, can I control my breathing when having anxiety attack? Can I control my gut twisting into diarrhea? Can I control nausea? Sometimes I can, sometimes I cannot.

  • Today when i got off from work and got in my car i stared into nothing for 10 minutes! Is this all there is? Do i have to do this for the rest of my life until i get old and die? Why? what is the point? It fell like everything was closing in, the stability in my life shattered for a couple of minutes, dizziness, nausea, hopelessness all hit me at the same time. I talked myself into my senses but it was horrible😢

  • Thank you for the article Emma and I have a doubt, a did the braindump but now I don’t know what is in my control or not. For example I wrote that I’m afraid of the future and that I feel worthless, how should I work with these? Are they within my control? should I change how the phrase to try and make them within mine control? what should I do?

  • The article can be a helpful tool to manage your feelings. Taking a moment to focus on your breath and ground yourself can help you feel more centered and present, making it easier to tackle the challenges in front of you. Practicing mindfulness and self-care can go a long way in promoting mental health and well-being.

  • i feel seen! but also, my problem is most often when i’m getting help from someone. “i don’t understand x. can you helped me?” “sure, so at the beginning of time….” and at some point i feel like my short term memory bank is full. i seem to start losing the focus of conversation, the parts of what the other person said that are actionable, etc. and then when i try to repeat what they said in a reduced format focusing on what has to be done right now, i get even more information and even more confused. any ideas?

  • What if slowing down itself is overwhelming? Writing all those things down, while everything is flooded by thoughts. And deciding on one thing to do, trying to consider all of the consequences, priorities and possibilities, different combinations on what to pick. A deep breath doesn’t slow down the thoughts sadly

  • No. No. No. I am stressed about :LITERALLY NOTHING., but it won’t go away. I’ve had, ahem, “alternating” stomach problems, I feel nauseated when I lay down, my appetite is all over the place, though I am still eating regularly and at regular amounts, but I want to be alone ALL the time, and while my sleep is regular, too, it doesn’t satisfy. What do you do when you are stressed about LITERALLY nothing? I’m paralyzingly bored, too, but I can’t relax.

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