I am in Class XII. My examinations are nearing. But I have lost interest in academics. I spend almost all my time reading my favourite Bengali novels. Sometimes, I decide to study properly with a strict schedule. But the thought of the novel collection distracts me and I begin reading them, wasting my valuable time. My parents and teachers have advised me to stop this habit but I can’t. Please help me.
You are at a point in life when you have to focus on your future. Also, in your teens it is very natural to have your own interests, ideas and choices. But it is important to prioritize your needs. All of us have different interests at each stage of our lives. Only when you prioritize your needs can you decide which one to focus on and act accordingly. You are able to identify your distractions but you are not able to act when directed by someone else. You have to be open to suggestions. Accept that parents and teachers are concerned about you. Do a cost-benefit analysis of your present actions and your future. Identify your distractions and what you would like to do. Elders can only guide you; it is you who must take responsibility for your actions and decide your future. You need not completely refrain from reading novels, but you can restrict the time spent on it. Do not keep the novels in your study area. Set targets to complete your lessons. Let reading novels be an incentive when you complete the work. Schedule your work and appreciate yourself when you complete work. You have control over yourself. Self-control and self-motivation can help you improve and do your best.
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