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• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Prepare the night before
• Part 2 of 2: Focus on Homework After Waking Up

Many people think that it is better to do homework right after returning home from school. Unfortunately, however, this is not always possible. Chances are, on some days you come home feeling very tired, attending other extracurricular activities, or doing household chores. If you can't get your homework done after school, take a few minutes the night before to tidy up your notes, and then get up early the next morning to complete your homework.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Prepare the night before

1. 1 Prepare all your homework in the evening by putting everything you need on the table. Do this the night before to avoid wasting time in the morning. Put everything you need on the table and set aside 10-15 minutes to review the assignments and make sure you understand what needs to be done.
2. 2 Determine how long it will take you to complete your homework. By looking at the assignments for each subject, determine how long it will take you to complete each of them. Knowing this will help you decide at what time you should get up. Be sure to set aside enough time for breakfast and school preparation. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Jennifer Kaifesh

   
   
   Tutor Jennifer Keifesh is the founder of Great Expectations College Prep, a tutoring and consulting company based in Southern California. Has over 15 years of experience in tutoring and preparing for college admission standard tests. Graduated from Northwestern University.

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   If you're not sure how long it will take you to complete your homework, try doing it in the evening. If you need to turn in your work the next day, it's best to complete it in the evening, even if you have to go to bed late, rather than waking up earlier to do it before class. If the work turns out to be more than you expected, you will have more opportunities to complete it, which will certainly have a positive effect on its quality.

3. 3 Make a morning routine. Whether you're doing your homework in the morning or right after school, having a morning routine will help you get your day off to a good start. If possible, do as many assignments as possible the night before. For example, in the evening you can write an essay in English, and in the morning you can write down new words in the dictionary.
4. 4 Set an alarm for the time you need to wake up. Don't rely on your internal clock to hope that you can wake up on your own. Set an alarm to make sure you have enough time to complete your homework. If you have a habit of pressing the snooze button, try leaving your phone or alarm clock across the room. In this case, you will have to get up to turn it off.
5. 5 Ask your loved ones to help you wake up in the morning. If you have a family member who wakes up early, ask them to monitor your morning awakening. If none of your family members get up early, ask one of your friends to call you as soon as he wakes up.
6. 6 Don't go to bed too late. Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep to feel good.If you do your homework in the morning and have to get up early, try to go to bed early enough to get enough sleep. Set a sleep timer if your friends have a habit of calling or texting you too late.

Part 2 of 2: Focus on Homework After Waking Up

1. 1 Don't put off doing your homework until the last minute. Otherwise, you may not be able to complete the task in time and will experience great stress while completing it. This is especially true for large projects, such as a report on a read book or a science project. Use the morning time to finish short assignments or exercises that won't take long.
2. 2 Do stretching exercises as well as breathing exercises before beginning any assignments. Stretching exercises help improve circulation and invigorate your body. This will help you cope with your homework more efficiently. Deep breathing increases the flow of oxygen to the brain, which promotes rapid awakening. Immediately after waking up, take a slow deep breath in and out. Repeat the exercise several times and then do some simple yoga stretches or try bending forward while touching your toes.
3. 3 Drink a glass of ice cold water. A glass of ice cold water promotes the production of adrenaline in the body and increases blood flow to the brain. Improving blood flow to the brain will help you get your homework done on time.
4. 4 Do your homework while sitting at your desk. Never do your homework in bed, as it diminishes the efficiency and effectiveness of the work. It can also lead to sleep problems over time. Do your homework while sitting at your desk. This will allow you to better focus on doing it.
5. 5 Do logic puzzles first. As a rule, in the morning it is easier to complete simple logical tasks, which cannot be said about tasks that require abstract thinking, since, completing them, students often hover in the clouds in their thoughts. Completing math, chemistry, physics, or vocabulary exercises will help you focus better. Do creative tasks, such as writing an essay, at the very end of the work.
6. 6 Get up and stretch a little if you feel like you are falling asleep while working on assignments. If you start to feel sleepy doing your homework in the morning, try some exercise. Try running or taking a few jumps to improve your circulation. Thanks to this, you can cheer up.
   • If you still need help to feel more alert, try using essential oils with a strong scent, such as peppermint or citrus oil. You can apply it directly to your skin on pulsating points such as your wrists or temples, or use an aroma lamp on your work bench. Essential oils help increase alertness.
7. 7 Finish on time to get ready for school. Set aside enough time to shower, brush your teeth, pack your backpack, and get dressed after completing your homework. Don't forget to set aside time for breakfast. A healthy breakfast is essential to stay focused on your activities throughout the day.
   • If you miss your homework, you should still get ready for school. You will know that the next time you need to either wake up earlier or go to bed later to complete your homework in time.