Stress

Being in the 11th grade and also playing adds a lot of stress during the school year. My stress level is a 12 out of 24. I don't really get to have all the sleep time I wish and probably need. What I usually do to lower my stress is I try to make time for myself. Such as getting a chance to lay down for a few minutes, listening to music and singing, and also talking to my friends and laughing. Laughing really helps my stress level. My parents expect a lot from me and I feel like its just to much to handle at times. Along with my school expectations which can take a toll on me. Also sports which add a lot more expectation from coaches. We don't ever get out of practice till 6:00 I get home around 6:10. Then I usually have to cook dinner and also clean the kitchen. I also have to make sure all of my school things are together and also my volleyball stuff. After I make sure all of my bags are packed I take a shower and I finally get to start my homework. By then it is around 9:30. Cause of this I don't really get a lot of sleep because of all the homework we get.