Hello there!
First of all, relax and take a deep breath.
I am sure you care a lot and you are trying, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Please don’t be so hard on yourself.
You’re not lazy or broken, you just might be overwhelmed, and that’s completely normal.
If a tasks seem too big, our brains often freeze rather than start, and that is not a weakness, that is how stress and pressure work.
It is also understandable that you were able to complete smaller homework tasks on time but struggled with longer projects or revision. Bigger tasks without clear, small steps are naturally harder to manage, especially when you are feeling guilty or stressed.
The most important thing is that you are not broken because of a rough Easter break. Don’t give up on yourself!
You don’t need to punish yourself into working harder, instead, the key is working smarter and starting smaller. Focus on just one tiny task at a time, for example, revise one topic or complete one practice question, and then move onto the next small thing.
For example, tonight, for your tests, prioritise the main topics, focus on understanding the key points rather than trying to memorise everything perfectly, and maybe use a simple timer method like 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of break to stay focused without burning out.
Try not to create “perfect” timetables that are too strict. Instead, only aim to get just one or two important things done each day and celebrate any progress, even if it feels small.
Every small step counts more than you think. Revision isn’t about punishing yourself, it’s about practicing and slowly building confidence!
You are not failing, or broken, you are just human, who might be under pressure.
It is not too late to turn things around, even if right now it feels overwhelming.
Start small, be kind to yourself, and remember, progress is still progress, even if it’s slow.
You’ve got this!
I hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador