Making time for non-academic activities

Hii, So I’m in year 9 and I’m worried about my GCSEs. I have this big problem with making time for myself whilst studying and it’s obviously not good or fun..
I wanted some tips on how I can make time to effectively revise and make time for hobby’s, family and friends!
Anything appreciated, thank you!!<3

Hey @Hajerahxx,
It's great to see that you're already considering how to balance your studies and your social life during your GCSEs. As you pointed out, it's common for people to focus too much on study at times, which can often burn students out before key examination periods and leave them with grades that don't always reflect their true potential and knowledge.
To ensure this doesn't happen, I would recommend making a revision timetable and sticking to it. Allocate yourself a certain number of hours of revision a day (maybe only one or so at the start of your GCSEs, increasing to two or three near the end), and leave the rest of your time free to pursue your hobbies and connect with friends and family.
Make sure to also factor in some 'off-days' - for example, birthdays or major holidays. This means you won't feel too worried about not studying on days when you're supposed to be celebrating. 🙂
Hope this was helpful and best of luck with your GCSEs,
Eve (Kingston Rep).