Hi,this is nothing serious 
I’ve been feeling unmotivated/burnt out? Basically, I have homework and I’ve already planned and written what I homework I have to complete each day for the June holidays. But, I find myself dreading to even start or do one question of the homework. So I sat down and thought “ why am I dreading to doing homework? Am I scared to make mistakes (is that why I don’t want to do homework?) but I really don’t know why I lost motivation to do homework and revise. I have a big exam ( o levels ) this year and I have no expectations? UGH ! I’m just feeling kind of down and lost of what to do. I only start revising days before the exam. Also, I should ask my teacher some questions and book them for consultation but I really have no questions! I to book many consultations and ask them questions in the past. I don’t know what’s happening to me 
! To make things (worse) I have school in one day and I messed up my sleep schedule. This is because I feel more motivated in the night to do SOME work (11pm-3am) and I know it’s bad for me. I don’t know what I’m feeling… and still got a pile of homework to do..what am I feeling?? Btw, I also feel very guilty for not book consultations with my subject teachers and ask them questions as this is a important year for me and they might think that I’m not studying or taking this year seriously. I really don’t know what to do to get myself back on track.
Hi @user1813,
… I hear you. You’ve been trying, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. You planned your homework — that already shows that you care, even if you’re struggling to carry it out.
Feeling burnt out doesn’t mean you’re lazy or weak. It often hits people who want to do well — but who are just tired, confused, or maybe a little overwhelmed inside.
You said you don’t know what you’re feeling… that’s okay. When you carry too much inside — pressure, fear of mistakes, messed up routines — sometimes it all turns into this heavy fog. That “UGH” you wrote? That’s your body saying, “I need a break, but I don’t want to fall behind.”
I’m wondering — instead of doing everything right now, could you just try one thing today? Not to be productive, but to show yourself that you’re not stuck. Maybe one small question for a teacher, or one tiny piece of homework?
And about your sleep… yeah, it’s tough. You’re not alone — so many people feel like they come alive at night because there’s no one around to judge. But your body also deserves care. Could you try winding down a bit earlier tonight? Even 15 mins? Just to start somewhere.
And hey, you said this is an important year. That tells me: you still care. You haven’t given up. You’re just a little lost. And that’s okay. You don’t need to be perfect to keep going.
If it helps, you can write again. You don’t need to have the answers. Sometimes, it’s enough to just let it out.
Hello @user1813! This is a very valid (and relatable) concern, I hear you. When I am feeling this way, a change in environment does wonders for me personally. I urge you to go to your happy place, be it a park, a nice cafe or even the library, and settle down there for a few hours to do your work. As much as possible, try not to beat yourself up over the number of incomplete tasks remaining, but rather take it one day at a time. It can be as simple as doing 2-3 pages a day. Progress is progress, it doesn’t matter whether it is big or small, it still counts! I know that O levels are approaching and it is very important to study of course, but give yourself a break. Your holidays should be for relaxation as well, not for stressing out over the amount of homework you have to complete. While it is inevitable to avoid homework, try to give yourself rest days in between. There is nothing wrong with doing nothing sometimes, let yourself breathe and relax, that’s productive in its own way too! Take it slowly, you can do this. Slow and steady wins the race!
Thank you for your advice!