The belief “I work better under pressure” is a misconception—stress undermines both performance and wellbeing. Fragmenting projects into smaller, deadline-driven chunks builds structure and a healthy sense of urgency. Planning tools like calendars and regular progress check-ins foster lasting mindset shifts by encouraging consistency over last-minute rushes.

Multitasking isn’t a superpower—it impairs students' focus, memory, and academic performance. Instead of juggling tasks, children simply switch between them, which increases errors and decreases learning efficiency. By modeling focused, single‑task behavior, minimizing distractions, and creating structured, interruption-free study routines, parents can help their child improve concentration, memory retention, and study success.

Learn how to help your child set effective goals with the use of specific timelines and goal desirability.