Hi Lorn

It sounds like you might have learning anxiety. Do you have any thoughts that pop up while you study?

I used to be a tutor and my advice is to study for less time. Even if it’s only 5 minutes, study for however long you feel comfortable. Do your best to make it a pleasant experience for yourself. Some people like music or snack. When you get upset, take a break and come back to it later.

Some people don’t get on well with studying for 1 hour in a go. Studying for 30 minutes is usually more achievable. My own concentration tend to dive after 30 mins.

You’re putting a lot of pressure on yourself. It’s time to take the pressure off. You don’t have to achieve this goal immediately. It takes as long as it takes and that’s okay. I have faith that you will get there in the end. Please be gentle with yourself.

School isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and that’s okay. I know plenty of amazing people that didn’t do well in the academic system. Yet they created wonderful lives for themselves. One gentleman is a plumber, an electrician and a construction worker. Another is a dog walker and a successful musician. Everyone has their own unique skillset. No one is good at everything.

I’m curious about what your interests are and what you think you’re good at?