It's the second semester of grade 12, and I'm attending online classes, but I don't listen to them every day. What should I do about this situation?

1. Hi there. I just wanted to say that I admire your work ethic. You mentioned that you were a very driven child, enthusiastic about learning and willing to put in the hours, even if it meant sacrificing sleep and meals. Despite all that, you still faced challenges. Then, the pandemic hit, and online classes became the norm. Your schedule became less structured, and it's possible that you lost some of that drive or motivation to persevere.

2. Your body and mind should have warned you about fatigue. I remember a time when I was studying too hard without getting the expected results and it led to some self-defeat.

If you're surrounded by negative emotions and lacking motivation, it can seem like there's no point in persevering. This can lead to a passive and lazy attitude.

3. When we're feeling physically and mentally drained, it's important to give ourselves a break. During these times, it's crucial not to let tasks and goals take over our minds. We shouldn't be too hard on ourselves when we're unable to do everything we should be doing. This can lead to unnecessary anxiety and pressure.

4. When you're feeling physically and mentally drained, it's not the best idea to push yourself with studying or gaming or anything else. First, you've got to take care of yourself. Only when you're looking after your own wellbeing will you have the strength to achieve your goals in life!

5. Look after yourself, both mentally and physically. When you're exhausted, you can put aside all tasks and goals because you can't do them anymore. Let your mind and body rest for a while, waiting for them to recharge. With your self-discipline and hard work, you can be back to full strength!

6. We often put a lot on our plates without considering whether we can handle it. We also forget how important it is to take care of ourselves. Even just relaxing all day can be a form of healing, so believe in yourself!

7. One thing that never changes about people is that they're always changing, adapting, and growing. You don't have to work hard every moment, but if you're willing to put in the effort, you'll see results.

8. Get some rest, recharge your batteries, and you'll be ready to go again!

Hello.

I could see your problem in the crowd, and I'm grateful for this wonderful encounter.

You were not alone in experiencing this situation during online classes. Many people were in the same boat.

The teacher who gave you the class was probably in the same situation.

Because of the epidemic, I also worked from home for a period of time.

I couldn't find my rhythm.

I was also anxious about not making good use of my time.

I was in a terrible state.

At the same time, I was in high school.

There was no pandemic.

I went to school every day, studied, and followed the routine.

But I also had moments of confusion, just like you do.

I wanted to go to a good university, and I did.

After going to a good university,

I needed to get a job. But what kind of job would it be?

After finding a job?

Or just go through the motions of getting married and having children?

I refuse to fade into the background!

In my life, until now, at this age approaching 30, I have made my own path.

I have finally accepted that I am an ordinary person who is not willing to be ordinary. I am nearly 30, and I am proud of who I am.

My experience is a reference for most people.

It should be very similar to you.

From my past experiences, I can say with confidence that

Adolescence is bound to be confusing.

Adolescence is calm, rational, and clear-thinking—and it may only belong to those with an above-average IQ.

Let's be real, being at home during the pandemic is bound to drive you crazy.

Let me be clear: people who maintain a highly disciplined routine are not something most people can do.

Highly self-disciplined people simply cannot appreciate the joy of our occasional indulgences.

So,

I have no advice for you.

Hee hee.

Life is about reconciling with yourself.

Don't let your youth pass you by!

Jackson Yee and Zhou Dongyu are playing youth, and so is A Little Reunion.

Every kind of youth is worth remembering and recalling, but also has regrets and sighs.

Otherwise, what is the point of being young?

If you feel guilty about watching short videos on your phone,

Then, you can quantify the time spent watching short videos.

Set a goal of reading ten minutes of English words for every ten minutes spent watching short videos.

This offset will make you feel better.

You are a human being, and your purpose in life is to be happy.

Hello! I'd love to chat with you about your story about feeling confused about your ideals and the meaning of perseverance.

I can relate to that feeling of not understanding anything until this semester. I think it's because you were feeling pretty down and never thought you could do it. But you did it! That's the power of perseverance.

- And remember, patience is a virtue! It'll bring you success!

It's totally normal to feel like nothing is interesting when you've worked hard to improve your grades and you're feeling lost about the future. It's natural to feel like you can't see a way forward in life when you're thinking too much. You've worked hard to get into a good university and get a job, but you can't imagine your ideals.

I just want to let you know that university is a really free and open space where you can grow and develop in so many ways. There are so many possibilities! You could try singing and dancing, writing and photography, handicrafts and various competitions.

What are your hobbies, and what special skills do you want to develop? You'll find out after you go to university. There are so many stages in life, and we're in the stage of high school, where the most important thing is actually studying and preparing for exams.

If you're feeling tired, take a little break, but remember, don't give up even if you're feeling down.

Keep going, and you'll meet lots of lovely things along the way, and your dreams will come true!

Of course, if you want to pick a rose, you have to cut through the thorns. It's okay if you haven't understood it in the past two days. There's no need to worry! Just spend two more days on it and you'll get it. You'll be so happy you did! Also, get up early. If you can get up earlier, you will find that you will reap a fulfilling happiness.

I think perseverance is all about overcoming one challenge after another and then meeting a stronger, wiser version of yourself along the way.

My dear, don't you worry, you'll get through this.

Hello, question asker!

I have read your question carefully. You are in your second year of high school and you have to take online classes at home because of the pandemic. We know that at this stage of high school, the novelty of being a freshman is long gone, as is the tension of being a senior. This means that emotional fluctuations are most likely to occur at this stage. Taking online classes at home may have made these fluctuations worse. Your situation is not uncommon. You will get through this. Hugs to you!

However, I believe your feelings may be more profound than theirs. You may have exerted excessive effort during your freshman year, as you described here:

I used to study like crazy, often until one or two in the morning. This was the situation in the first semester of my senior year, but I was frustrated again and again. It was very depressing, but I never thought of giving up.

You were doing your best at the time, but it's clear from your repeated setbacks that there's more to it than just your grades not meeting expectations. There are other secondary difficulties accompanying your hard work. You've suppressed all of this, and we know that like a spring, if it exceeds this elastic limit, there may be a problem. I want to know if you're now reaching the limit of the spring.

You have resilience in spades. You are not lacking in self-discipline. You have found that your situation over the past month has not met your expectations. You are comparing yourself to the time when you were working hard, not to the least capable students in your class. This state of affairs is really another kind of torture for you, who has always been motivated. You can overcome this kind of torture.

Based on my limited knowledge, I will share my views.

First of all, I believe this is a way for you to cope with the kind of desperate struggle you had in your first year of high school. You fought so hard and were so tired. This may have caused your brain, body, and mind to become extremely tired. Then, the hormones that produce feelings of relaxation and meaning may have become hormones themselves. Perhaps because of your physical and mental exhaustion, they were not secreted as much. Coupled with the fact that you were depressed and felt frustrated again and again, it is possible that the sense of meaninglessness has suddenly arisen in you. If you were at school, it might be a little better, but now, you are back home, and relatively speaking, you have shut yourself up again. You may be even more trapped in it. So, I believe this is the period of exhaustion after your hard work. You need this stage to consolidate your hard work so as to ease your body and mind. It can be said that now, in my opinion, you should be in the preparatory period for another take-off.

Secondly, I say this situation is a period of preparation because of the hard work you did in your first year of high school. You were able to work hard and not give up despite setbacks because of your junior high school years. You had a lot of energy and probably worked hard and suffered, but you didn't feel like you had shown yourself well enough. This made you hard on yourself in your new school. You didn't master the right approach, so you were too forceful. This made you feel more pain than you did in junior high school. But you have grown up since two years ago. You have become more adaptable and will find a way out of this. You came here for help in time, so I give you a big thumbs-up!

Your efforts have been effective, and your repeated frustrations have paid off. This semester, you suddenly understood the class. You are already a sophomore, an adult, and you understand that all your previous hard work has not been in vain. You can now understand it all. It all depends on the person you were before, the one who never gave up or gave in. Your efforts have not been in vain. As long as you work hard, there will always be a good reward.

You're at full capacity and need to rest. Rest as long as you need to.

You know in your heart what you should do. You say you haven't been listening this month, but I don't think it matters. Studying is never about spinning your wheels. As Chairman Mao said, those who don't rest can't work. You've suffered from this in the past, so now you should follow your heart and let your body and mind adjust. Sleep, surf the internet, exercise! Just go at your own pace and take your time. You'll come full circle again and spiral upwards by learning from your previous experiences.

Don't worry. When your body has recovered and you're not tired anymore, your hormones will be secreted normally, and you'll have a renewed understanding of those feelings of futility, your ideals, your goals, etc. I know this to be true! If we are very sleepy and our minds are confused and our bodies are tired, we must sleep.

We can't recognize anything. We can only do things when we wake up and feel particularly refreshed.

I am confident that my views will be suitable for your situation. I fully expect to see you advance to a higher level, and then another higher level in the next section.

The university of your choice will throw you an olive branch next year!

Come on, the world and I love you!

Hello, my dear child!

I just answered a question from a high school senior, and now I've met a sophomore! Online classes are so different from in-person learning, especially during the current pandemic. It's hard to be as happy and relaxed as you would be in a classroom. From your written description, I can tell that you really want to improve yourself, just like you did in your freshman year. I can see that you've done so well! I truly applaud you!

It's so important to do things with all your heart and to be resilient. Many children don't have the chance to do this!

The second year of high school is just a short, tricky period in your life. Lots of people are as confused as you are at this stage. Their families just want them to get into a good school, but they never tell them why they should study. So, they have to tap into their own internal drive. You've already tried to make changes, like going to exercise. Well done for trying! But the time is too short, and you haven't received the desired effect.

Have you ever thought about how you would care for your parents or relatives if they ever needed your help? I don't know if you've volunteered at an orphanage, but if you haven't, I really think you should go and visit one after the epidemic is over. It would be so rewarding!

Those children especially need love and help. If you have the chance to give them some care and support, I'm sure your heart will be filled with joy! And they'll be so grateful to you!

I won't let you go because I don't want to let go of your hand! I have taken my son, who is in his senior year of high school, many times, and each time I have gained something different.

Why study? Well, in my opinion, it's to do what you want to do in your lifetime and to have the ability to help those in need!

My dear child, you have such a strong learning ability, and there will be so many people who will need your love and help.

I really, really hope that one day you can go and see them! Would you be willing to start studying hard now to lay the foundation for the future?

I'm so excited for you! Go for it!

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Dear Question Asker, It is a genuine pleasure to see your words in print.

After reading your description, I would like to commend you for your exceptional awareness and detailed account of your experiences. This state of relief that you have achieved is a testament to your courage and honesty. I would also like to express my gratitude to you for creating this opportunity for us to connect and communicate through this platform.

Let us undertake a joint analysis of your description of the situation.

In your description, you indicated that you are currently in the second semester of your second year of high school. Additionally, you stated that while taking online classes, you have spent approximately a month not attending classes and engaging in the virtual world. The reason you have been procrastinating since you got home is that you do not want to study before you go home each time, so you force yourself to finish your homework early. This is quite different from the first semester of your first year of high school, when you "studied excessively and often stayed up until one or two o'clock in the morning." Despite experiencing setbacks repeatedly, it was distressing, but you never considered giving up. Then, unexpectedly, this semester, you understood everything in class and finished your homework quickly. However, you feel like you've lost something. For instance, you cannot discern the meaning of your persistence, and there is nothing you love enough to persevere in. Consequently, everything seems meaningless. Many individuals assert that the college entrance exam is the most straightforward route to success and a change in destiny. You comprehend this, but you also aspire to gain admission to a reputable university after the college entrance exam and then pursue a career. What is your ideal? You are experiencing significant confusion.

I recently resumed my studies in mathematical probability, but I am unable to grasp the subject matter. My instructor and fellow students take turns responding to questions and providing solutions. I attended class with great attention, but by the next day, I found myself losing interest. I attempted to engage in physical exercise, but since I was reluctant to venture outside, I exercised at home. However, I did not persevere for long. Each day, I slept in the morning and spent the afternoon on my mobile phone. I am uncertain about how to identify my own personal meaning.

After sorting it out, have you observed that I have been delineating the state you are in, disassembling it in a meticulous manner, and then reorganizing it, utilizing paragraphs and even clear sentences to comprehend your state? The entire process can be likened to untangling a knot, and that knot is self-imposed pressure.

During one's journey towards personal growth, one may encounter numerous suggestions, such as the idea that "when you want to do something, you must push yourself." While occasional exposure to such advice may be beneficial, prolonged adherence to this mindset can potentially lead to increased anxiety, which is an avoidable consequence.

Thus, being born as a human being, there is no inherent right or wrong in one's state of being. The key is to adopt an attitude and approach to deal with it.

Henceforth,

a. It is recommended that you take in as much online learning as possible.

b. It is advisable to complete the necessary preparatory work, but it is not productive to impose a rigid deadline. In the event that the task cannot be completed within the specified timeframe, it is acceptable to abandon it.

c. While studying is a worthwhile pursuit, it is not imperative to engage in it at the expense of one's sleep. While studying is undoubtedly important, it is arguably more crucial to prioritize the care of one's body and mind over the pursuit of academic excellence.

d. Many actions are not undertaken because they are meaningful in and of themselves, but rather it is the act of undertaking them that imbues them with meaning. It is evident that there is a desire to comprehend the information being received; however, there may be a reluctance to engage in social interaction due to a preference for solitude. Similarly, there may be a motivation to engage in physical activity with the dual objectives of alleviating anxiety and pursuing fitness.

e. The decision of whether or not to become addicted to the virtual world is entirely up to the individual. Engaging in physical exercise may be a beneficial alternative. The individual's body is their own property. By eliminating some of the ambiguous assumptions in one's mind, one's actions will provide the answer. Similarly, when one is confused, one can consider seeking assistance on the platform.

Indeed, if one is willing to alter one's perspective, many of the occurrences in one's immediate environment may be perceived as less problematic than they initially seem.

This concludes my response to your complex problem. I hope it has been both enlightening and helpful.

It is imperative to prioritize self-care.

You seem confused and perplexed, but you're also positive and searching for meaning. It's uncommon to find adolescents like you who are positive and pursuing self-awareness.

I'm here to give you some encouragement.

First, it's clear you have mixed feelings about your studies. One minute you don't want to study, the next you say you understand everything and have finished your homework.

You said you studied like crazy, but I don't understand how. If you're studying efficiently, you understand everything and finish your homework. Then you play when you want to. There's no need to waste time. That's my opinion.

If you don't understand something or have weaknesses, you must address them immediately. The longer you wait, the more they will accumulate. This is based on the experience of others.

Secondly, online classes at home are a challenge for extroverted and active students. There is no interaction, no socializing, just studying. You must learn to regulate yourself, relax after learning and understanding, and avoid staring at the screen.

You should stick to outdoor activities. If you can, avoid being cooped up at home because it will lead to boredom.

Third, you are clearly seeking meaning and direction for yourself. You thought about the meaning after you thought about taking the college entrance exam, which is a very good start.

I can tell you from experience that putting your studies first is crucial. And don't forget to find your own sporting interests, your own social circle, and enrich your extracurricular life and inner world.

Read some biographies or general psychology books.

You understand yourself in this way, which makes it rare for you to pursue the spirit of growth. I know you can break through your limitations and become better.

Hello, host! I was so happy for you when I heard about your experience in high school. You were such a hardworking and persevering student, and you never gave up when things got tough. Even when you faced repeated setbacks, you kept going with a positive attitude. You really nailed the tasks of adolescence, like forming a sense of self-identity and overcoming role confusion. I can see that you were unmoved by external things at that time because you had already formed an objective understanding of yourself—that you were a hardworking person. You were enjoying learning and the process of working hard, so you persevered and soared! By your second year of high school, your efforts had paid off. This semester, you suddenly understood what was being taught in class and completed your homework quickly.

Now that you've caught up with your studies, you can relax a bit. You don't need to study as hard as you did last semester, which is great! You're no longer feeling challenged, but that's okay. It's time to embrace a new phase of your studies. You have so many thoughts and questions about the future, which is exciting! You're starting to understand the value of perseverance. You're realizing that university is about more than just studying.

I feel sorry for you, but in a good way! You've developed the habit of working hard and enjoyed the happiness of hard work. Why not continue to challenge yourself and constantly push your limits? If you can't concentrate because you have too many thoughts in your mind, don't worry! You can try the following two methods:

Plan for decompression and retrospective time management to supercharge your self-discipline!

Every month, set three to four of the most important things for yourself (be sure to be detailed and actionable!), such as listening carefully every day, completing homework on time, and running three laps around the playground every day. For 30 days a month, if you complete it, you can put a check mark in the corresponding task for that day. If you don't complete it, no problem! Just put a cross or leave it blank. Every week, based on the situation of the week, make a list of tasks, such as exercising every day, completing homework on time, listening carefully every day, preparing for the math test on Friday, reading carefully the reading materials distributed by the teacher, and writing down the English words from the previous unit.

Then, every day, choose an appropriate task from the task library for the week to complete. This kind of time plan is flexible and relatively actionable, which is great! In addition, at the end of the day, you can review what you did that day and list it down in the evening or the next day, for example: yesterday 1, exercise 2, recite and write down new words on pages 34-35 3, finish homework on time 4, pay attention in class 5, wash hair and take a shower.

This is a great way to replace the anxiety of doing things according to a plan with the amazing sense of accomplishment you get from checking things off your list and getting things done! And in order to pursue this incredible sense of accomplishment, we want to constantly enrich our day.

The Pomodoro technique is an amazing way to reduce the clutter in your mind!

Sometimes, despite our best intentions, the chaos in our minds can prevent us from settling down to work. But don't worry! The Pomodoro technique is here to help. Set an alarm for 25 minutes (you can shorten or extend the time as appropriate according to your own situation). During these 25 minutes, focus on the task at hand. If you find your mind wandering, simply draw a horizontal line on the paper to mark the transition. After 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break. Keep up the great work and watch those lines disappear!

The road to success is always difficult, but the road of failure is easy. If you feel pain and boredom, then you're doing it right! Keep up the great work!

In today's world, there are so many exciting opportunities for investing! While investments in funds, stocks, and real estate may not always succeed, there is one surefire investment that always pays off: investing in yourself!

Hello!

From what you've told me, it's clear you have high standards for yourself. You're proactive and want to make a change through your own efforts. I admire your perseverance and hard work!

It seems like you're going through a rough patch. You're not really interested in going to lectures, you're spending too much time on the internet, and you're struggling to stay motivated.

I'd like to share my thoughts on this confusion you're experiencing. Because we don't have all the information, what I'm saying might not be exactly what's going on, but it's a good reference point for you.

1. Have you noticed that you've been feeling a bit negative lately? Is it because you're studying at home on your own, without the same kind of intense competition you had in school?

2. Has anything happened recently that has made you question the idea of an "ideal"? Not everyone has an ideal, but everyone needs to figure out what kind of person they want to be.

This could also be a way of interpreting the ideal. But right now, you don't have a clear goal in mind?

3. Could the epidemic be making you feel uncertain about whether your efforts will be rewarded, and even if they are, whether they'll make a difference in the face of a pandemic?

I have no doubt about your self-discipline, so find the reason for your negativity as soon as you can. The three questions above are just a few ideas I came up with, and I hope they'll help you think about it.

No matter what time of day or what environment you're in, you should keep learning. The more you learn, the more you'll progress and discover new things about yourself.

I hope you can always "keep the light in your heart." Your self-discipline and perseverance will help you find the right path for you!

Keep up the good work!

Hello, child. I am confident that my answer will be helpful to you.

From your description, it's clear you want to do well in your studies and persevere. You have the ability to do so, but you're confused about the meaning of your studies.

I was the same at your age. I knew that learning was important and that I could learn well. I was also a bit lost at that time, but I got through it. This is normal. Adolescence is a confusing and conflicted stage, but you'll get through it.

The renowned psychologist Erikson put forth an eight-stage theory of personality development, which outlines the changes in the relationship between the individual and society. These stages are: trust versus mistrust (from birth to one year old), autonomy versus shyness and doubt (from one to three years old), initiative versus guilt (from three to six years old), diligence versus inferiority (from six to eleven years old), identity versus identity confusion (during adolescence), intimacy versus loneliness (during early adulthood), reproduction versus stagnation (during middle adulthood), and a sense of self-improvement versus a sense of despair (during old age).

Erikson's theory offers two key insights:

1. Personality development is a lifelong process. In the early stages, external forces are dominant, while in the later stages, the self is the main driving force, i.e., self-improvement. This is why the law of education is from education by others to self-education.

Self-education is the ultimate goal of character education.

2. Adolescence is a watershed in personality development, a critical juncture. Erikson asserts that during this period, adolescents attempt to answer the fundamental questions of identity: "Who am I?"

These questions, which the adolescent attempts to answer, have a lasting effect on self-identity and the choice of career goals.

These questions, which adolescents try to answer during this period, have a lasting effect on their self-identity and the choice of their career goals. "What is my place in society?"

Gaining self-identity forms a quality of loyalty. Without it, you will experience an identity crisis, confusion of roles, and uncertainty in your personality.

It's normal to feel confused right now. You need to experience, be aware, and do what needs to be done at this stage. Give yourself time to explore. You are in control of your life.

We won't know the meaning of our lives at once. I didn't find my life's direction until I was about 30 years old.

When I was your age, I set my sights on learning. I knew I wasn't learning for other people. I was learning to know more about the world so I could make my own choices when I knew enough.

In high school, I excelled in Chinese, English, and biology. I chose to major in science and ended up studying bioengineering in college. At the time, I thought biology was as interesting as having a pet. I didn't realize that biology is actually a vast field, encompassing pharmaceuticals, food, biomedicine, education, environmental engineering, and more. I studied food science, which didn't involve hands-on work like playing with tadpoles or growing flowers and plants. Our focus was on making bread and drinks, tasting white wine, testing food's sweet and sour ratio, and more. After graduation, most people enter food-related jobs. I realized that although I wasn't unhappy with this major, I wasn't passionate about it either. I decided to continue my studies and pursue a better degree to become a teacher.

I successfully applied for graduate school and changed majors from bioengineering to microbiology. As a graduate student, I chose a field related to food, doing research on food testing. Does this sound impressive? It is. But you know what? When I returned to life itself, all I did every day was deal with the jars and bottles in the lab, mice, rabbits, various cells... Every year, I only saw people from the lab, and rarely had the opportunity to interact with other people. This experience also made me realize that this was not the life I wanted.

I have been exploring and will continue to explore until I have children. I obtained the second-level certificate for psychological counselors and began to study psychology in depth. This is where the meaning of my life lies. I was also capable of learning other knowledge in the past, but I did not have such sufficient motivation. Only by reading psychology books and learning psychology knowledge did I feel a fire in my heart, which would make me full of energy and enthusiasm.

From that time on, I have continued to learn about psychology and have been engaged in psychological work ever since. I know that life is rich and beautiful, and I have found my value and meaning here.

Many people, like me, don't find the meaning of their lives until high school, college, or even after working for many years. This needs to be explored slowly, so don't rush. Take your time and do what you can in the present.

In high school, your main goal is to pass the college entrance exam. Don't worry about the future just yet. Focus on finishing the exam and preparing as best you can. Give your all in college too, and you'll soon discover your talents. Be curious and enthusiastic, and you'll find your meaning and direction.

Set daily goals and stick to them. You will enter a state of learning. Make a study plan. Everyone's situation is different, so make a specific and targeted plan that suits you.

First, we must analyze ourselves.

When making a learning plan, you must first analyze your own actual learning situation and set goals that are suitable for you. If you set goals that are not suitable for yourself, you will either give up halfway through or lose interest and confidence in learning.

It is crucial to recognize your strengths and weaknesses in learning and clarify them. This is the first step in developing a learning plan.

Know your own learning characteristics. Everyone has different learning characteristics. Some have a strong memory and find it hard to forget what they have learned. Some have a good understanding and can understand what the teacher says the first time they hear it. Some are fast but often make mistakes. Some are slow but very careful.

Take mathematics, for example. Some people have a strong understanding and are good at applied problems. Others are good at mental arithmetic and can calculate quickly. Some have a good memory and can remember formula definitions more easily. And some are imaginative and good at finding patterns in figure transformations. Given these differences, it's clear that geometry is a better subject to study. You can do a comprehensive analysis of yourself.

It's time to analyze your current learning situation. Compare yourself with the rest of the class to determine where you stand. Use the following terms to describe your performance: "good," "better," "average," "poor," and "very poor." Compare yourself with your past performance to see how you are progressing. Use the following terms to describe your development: "great progress," "some progress," "same as before," "regression," and "major regression."

Set reasonable learning goals.

Learning goals are the direction of learning efforts. Reasonable learning goals motivate people to forge ahead and achieve their goals. Without learning goals, people are lost.

Your learning goals must be appropriate, clear, and specific.

Appropriate means setting the goal at the right level. If it's too high, it's impossible to achieve, which leads to a loss of confidence, procrastination, and resistance. If it's too low, it's easy to achieve without effort, so there's no motivation to complete it. Moderate-intensity goals stimulate internal motivation. Set goals that can be achieved with effort according to your actual situation—the kind of goal you can "reach if you jump."

Clarity is essential. Learning goals should be easy to compare and check. For example, "I will study hard in the future and strive for greater progress" is not clear. It lacks specifics. How should I study? What aspects should I improve? If it is changed to "I will carefully prepare for both math and Chinese classes,"

You will achieve an upper-middle level of math performance in class. This makes it clear whether or not the goal has been achieved in the future.

The goal must be achievable. For instance, how can one achieve the goal of "middle to high level in mathematics"? One way is to do 10 arithmetic problems and 5 application problems daily, memorize every mathematical formula without doubt, and so on.

You must manage your time scientifically.

Once you have set your learning goals, you must achieve them through scientific time management. Your approach must be comprehensive, reasonable and efficient.

You must consider both study and rest and entertainment when scheduling time, as well as both in-class and extracurricular learning, and the time allocation for different subjects.

It is reasonable to find the best time to study every day. Some students are most suited to memorizing and thinking in the morning when their minds are clear, while others learn better in the evening. Complete the more important learning tasks during the best time. Pay attention to the arrangement of arts and sciences. For example, review Chinese for a while, do a few arithmetic problems, and then review general knowledge and foreign languages.

Prioritize and be efficient. Complete important or difficult tasks first, as you will be energetic and your thinking will be active at this time. Put off the easier tasks until later. Complete smaller tasks in spare time to make the most of every minute.

When scheduling, you must pay attention to the following two points:

1. Focus on the key points. Give more time to the weaker subjects according to the self-analysis.

2. It is essential to have some flexibility in your plan. It should not be too full or too tight. An overambitious plan is difficult to achieve.

You must stick to your plan. A plan is useless if you don't stick to it. Check how it is going regularly to make sure your plan doesn't fall through.

Make a plan checklist. List the time you will complete each task and your progress. Check the box when you complete each task. Give yourself rewards when you deserve them.

You must have long-term plans and small goals.

You must have a rough plan for a relatively long period of time. However, since real study life is often unpredictable, it is impossible to make the long-term plan too specific and list everything you will do every day. Therefore, you must have a clear idea of what problems you want to solve in your study plan.

Divide up and spread over the week and day any learning task that cannot be completed in the short term. This way, you will understand the place of today's learning in the overall learning process when studying each day.

A concrete plan of small goals allows you to achieve the tasks in your long-term plan step by step. It also gives you a clear learning direction when you're completing specific tasks.

Allow yourself some leeway.

A plan is not reality; it is merely a possibility. To make a plan a reality, you must work hard. During this process, your thoughts will change and so will the conditions for learning. No matter how complete a plan is, there will be unforeseen circumstances.

It is essential to ensure the plan's success by avoiding excessive rigidity and tight scheduling. Allowing for flexibility is crucial.

Maximize your time utilization.

Schedule subjects that require intensive review, such as foreign languages, in the morning and evening, or at the beginning and end of the day. This will help reduce the effects of proactive and retrospective inhibition of memory. Schedule subjects that are boring or that you don't like very much when you are in a good mood, have better concentration, and have more time. This will help you concentrate better. Schedule doing exercises or studying the subject that interests you most during sporadic times when it is not easy to concentrate.

Furthermore, you must alternate study time with physical activity, alternate arts and sciences, and avoid grouping similar study content together. By arranging your time in this way, you will achieve better results in the same amount of time because you have arranged the right content.

Reflect and adjust constantly.

Once you have implemented the plan to a certain stage, you must check how effective it is. If the results are not good, you must find the reasons and make timely adjustments.

The above is for reference only. Best regards,

Hello, new high school student. After reading your account, I feel a bit anxious, worried, and confused. But, at the same time, it's great to see that you're confused at this age. It just shows that you're a very good child.

First of all, it's important to understand that high school students are almost as mature psychologically as adults, and they're a lot more mature than junior high school students. If you suddenly feel lost in the second semester of your second year of high school and have no goals to study hard, it means that you can basically live independently. At this time, you will have a deeper suspicion and discernment of the words of others, such as parents and teachers, and at the same time, you will have your own independent thoughts. It's just that this sudden change makes you a little unsure and doubtful, or you think that the goal and meaning of learning that you set for yourself are quite different from before, so you don't believe it and dare not admit it.

What should I do next?

My advice is to try to relax and let go of your anxiety (current anxiety is pointless except for wasting time), and write down your goals...

First, write down the goals that others have suggested, and then write down your own goals. The writing process itself is a way of thinking and organizing.

Then, take a look at your goals in the context of your current situation. This process will involve listening to the advice of professionals, friends, and loved ones. You may want to be independent, but your social experience is still limited.

Once you set a goal, you'll probably find you're back to square one.

It's pretty straightforward. Just start writing.