Mental Health Doing well in school is not only about how much you know. Your mental well-being also plays a big factor in how well you do. Studying is important, but so is taking time for yourself, to rejuvenate and re-energize yourself before attacking the next assignment. Plan your schedule to allow ample time for both work and play. Stress Stress is a very real component of life, but not all stress is bad.
Stress leads to increased productivity, but only up to a point.
If you are not under enough stress, your performance may suffer because you are bored and unmotivated. However, if you are under too much stress, your performance may still suffer, due to stress-related problems. Because stress is cumulative, if left unchecked it will start to produce symptoms, both mental and physical. Mental symptoms include anxiety, confusion, lack of concentration, and irritability. Some examples of physical symptoms would be headaches, lower back pain, insomnia, and high blood pressure.