Affiliated to CISCE New Delhi (Home Centre for ICSE & ISC)
Affiliated to CISCE New Delhi (Home Centre for ICSE & ISC)
May 10, 2025
HSMS
School is an important time of your life because this is when you can develop significantly and transform properly as well. As a student, you will experience new difficulties in both your academics and life in general at this point in time. If you wish to be successful in both high school and after that it is important that you strike the right balance between extracurricular activities and academics. There are several reasons why achieving this balance is so crucial such as academic success, personal growth, college admissions and lifelong benefits, to name a few. Extracurricular activities teach you valuable skills that help you in your studies.
Prioritizing your academics
Your schoolwork needs to come first at all times and this means setting aside enough time every day to complete your assignments and studies. In case you are struggling in your class you should get help from a teacher or a tutor.
Selecting extracurricular activities that are important to you
Never join any sport or club just because you think that it will make your college application look better. Rather, select activities that you happen to be passionate about as doing so will help you develop your interests and skills.
Setting limits on your commitments
It is very important that you set limits on your commitments. Remember and understand that if you take a lot on your plate you would never be able to fulfill any of them let alone do them properly.
Managing your time effectively
Use the likes of calendars and planners to keep track of your schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and any other commitments you may have going on in life right now. Doing this will help you stay organized and you will not feel overwhelmed at all.
Taking breaks
It is important that you take breaks from your studies as well as extracurricular activities. This will help you stay focused and alert at all times.
Starting to plan early
Think of your interests and the times when you are supposed to take part in your extracurricular activities. It is better that you start making time plans so that you have at least a rough understanding of your overall schedule.
Being realistic about your commitments
Always be sure to never attempt more than you can, especially at once. It is far better to concentrate on a few things that you are enthusiastic about rather than spreading yourself too thin.
There are several other factors that you would do well to keep in mind in this particular context. The first of these is not being afraid to say no. Remember that it is okay to turn down invitations to extracurricular activities if they are not a good fit for you or if you do not have the time to take part in them. You should also never shy away from asking for help if the need to do so arises. Always set priorities and delegate tasks depending on your present condition. Finally, remember to take good care of yourself.
