Sometimes, teens are told to start their homework with the most challenging and stressful task to get it out of the way.
This is known as “eating the frog.”
But starting your study period with the most difficult or stressful task can make you dread starting your homework in the first place.
In addition, depending on how stressed the task makes you feel, you might discover that it’s not easy to stay on task and finish it.
You’ll have to eat the frog at some point, but try to begin your homework with a task that builds your confidence and engages those mental gears. Or, begin with a fun or pleasant task that lifts your mood a little.
For example, if you like poetry and plan to include some in your essay, read them aloud to yourself or find your mom or dad and read the poems to them if they like poetry the way you do. Plus, knowing you will accomplish something fun will make starting your homework a little more fun.
Eating that frog is a little easier once you’re feeling a bit happy and confident.
