Effective study planning a vital role in enhancing academic performance while also protecting and promoting mental health in today’s competitive educational environment.
Students often face pressure to excel manage multiple subjects, participate in extracurricular activities and meet deadlines without a structured plan. The pressure can quickly turn into stress and anxiety.
A study plan provides clarity, balance and confidence, helping students perform better while maintaining emotional well-being it acts as a bridge between high academic achievement and personal well-being by reducing anxiety, preventing burnout and maximising learning efficiency.
Structured approach such as breaking down large tasks, scheduling, regular breaks, and prioritising subject’s students can manage their workload actively which direct lowest stress levels and improves cognitive function.
Effective planning reduces stress and anxiety uncertainty about what to study, and when to study, often lead to panic, especially before examination. A structured plan provides a sense of control when students know they are following a realistic schedule, they feel more confident and less overwhelmed. The sense of preparedness, lower anxiety levels and support stability.
An important benefit of study planning is development of self-discipline and time, management skills by setting priorities and sticking to it student responsibility and accountability. These skills not only an academic success but also contribute a long-term personal growth.
When students achieve small goals regularly, the self-esteem increases positively impacting their mental health. This also encourages healthier habits, students who plan effectively include breaks, physical activity and proper sleep in their routine. Good sleep and exercise are closely linked to improve concentration, memory, and more regulation. Balance plans, support, performance, and resilience.
Being a Principal of a school I realise that the School must understand that mental health is a priority. Students not only will perform academically but also develop resilience, social skills and coping mechanisms that serve them throughout their lives.
We are trying ensure to train our staff to help children, balance, their social and emotional well-being, develop support systems, conduct quick mood check-in, ensure to teach children their strength and open channels of communications and ensure a safe environment.
By reducing stress, building confidence, increasing wellness and fostering discipline. A thoughtful study plan enables students to succeed, not only an examination but also in maintaining overall well-being.
(This article is written by Sripurna Sarma, Principal RIA Sarjapur)
