Teenage Study Guide (for Mums)
Practical steps to ease school pressure, improve focus, and steady emotions – plus when to use each Wild Flower Essence in the Teenager Pack.
As the end of Term 3 is upon us, the pressure is really starting to build for teens and their families.
Learning to study or complete assignments is a massive rite of passage (and a not-so-fun one!). We’ve created a guide on how our Blends can assist your child to have a more productive, calm, and ultimately fun school experience.
1) Set up a steady study rhythm
A predictable rhythm helps take the stress out of study and creates a sense of flow, rather than resistance.
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Create a simple routine: snack → 45 mins study → 10 mins break → repeat.
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Keep the desk clear; phone on Do Not Disturb or in another room.
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Use a visible “3-task max” list to reduce overwhelm.
Essence support:
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Focus before each study block to boost concentration and on-task thinking.
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Help if they arrive home frazzled or upset and need to re-centre before starting.
2) Procrastination-proofing (goodbye, night-before dramas)
Procrastination is the biggest culprit behind late-night stress. Teaching teens to take small, early steps can save everyone from the meltdown.
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Break it down early: Plan the assignment in chunks: research → outline → draft → edit → proof.
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Micro-deadlines: Put mini due dates 2–4 days before the real one.
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10-minute start: Commit to just 10 minutes—momentum does the rest.
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Body-double: Sit near them while they work, quietly doing your own task.
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Visible progress: Tick off tiny wins to reduce avoidance and perfectionism.
Essence support:
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Focus at the start of each chunk to get moving.
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Let It Go when perfectionism, stuckness, or “I’ve left it too late” panic shows up.
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Help if there’s distress, tears, or freeze-mode.
3) Emotional steadiness through school pressures
School stress isn’t just about assignments—it’s about relationships, self-esteem, and big changes too. Supporting their emotional world is just as important as supporting their study.
-
Validate first: “That sounds tough. I’m on your team.”
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Use open prompts: “What feels hardest right now?” / “What would help today?”
-
Remind them progress > perfection; effort gets the gold star.
Essence support:
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Teenager for the big feelings of change—supports communication, coping, and self-esteem.
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Let It Go after friendship friction, rumination, or self-criticism.
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Help for shock, fear, or acute upset (post-incident, bad day, or wobble).
4) The Lunch Bottle Elixir ✨
A daily ritual can make all the difference. By adding essences into their water bottle, you set them up with gentle emotional support that lasts through the school day.
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Each morning, add 7 drops of your chosen blend from the Teenager Pack (Teenager, Focus, Help, Let It Go) into their drink bottle. We recommend Focs Blend to help kids stay on task.
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Top with water.
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As they sip throughout the day, they’ll be gently supported in staying calm, focused, confident, and emotionally balanced (depending on what blend you use).
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This simple ritual sets them up for the day and gives you peace of mind that support is right there in their backpack.
5) Don’t forget the power of sleep 😴
No matter how organised the study plan, it all falls apart without good sleep. Restful nights are the foundation of focus, emotional balance, and resilience. Encourage a consistent bedtime routine and screen-free wind-down.
Essence support:
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Sweet Dreams Blend – Helps calm racing thoughts and unsettled minds so your teen can unwind and get the restorative sleep they need.
6) Rapid rescue plans
Even with the best planning, overwhelm still happens. Having a rescue plan ready helps teens recover quickly from wobbles, meltdowns, or last-minute stress.
After a rough day:
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Snack + water
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10–15 mins outside
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Help to settle nerves
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Start with the smallest task
Night-before triage:
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List what’s truly required to submit
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Do the highest-mark items first
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Submit a solid version, then sleep
Before an exam/presentation:
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Arrive a little early, breathe 4–6 cycles
-
Teenager for confidence and calm communication
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Focus just before starting
Quick-use Guide (stick on the fridge)
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Focus: study blocks, homework, reading, exam prep.
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Teenager: mornings, new classes/teachers, social changes, confidence.
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Let It Go: arguments, comparison, overthinking, perfectionism.
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Help: shocks, panic, tears, “can’t cope” moments.
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Sweet Dreams: restful sleep, bedtime wind-down, racing thoughts at night.
A note from Alisha 💛
Mums, I see you—it’s a lot holding space for your teen while juggling everything else at this time of year. Remember, you don’t have to do it perfectly. Small, simple rituals can make all the difference—for them and for you. I created these blends to be that little extra layer of support in the big emotional seasons of life. Wishing you and your teen a gentler, calmer finish to the year.
With love,
Alisha
Teenage Study Guide (for Mums)
Practical steps to ease school pressure, improve focus, and steady emotions – plus when to use each Wild Flower Essence in the Teenager Pack.
As the end of Term 3 is upon us, the pressure is really starting to build for teens and their families.
Learning to study or complete assignments is a massive rite of passage (and a not-so-fun one!). We’ve created a guide on how our Blends can assist your child to have a more productive, calm, and ultimately fun school experience.
1) Set up a steady study rhythm
A predictable rhythm helps take the stress out of study and creates a sense of flow, rather than resistance.
-
Create a simple routine: snack → 45 mins study → 10 mins break → repeat.
-
Keep the desk clear; phone on Do Not Disturb or in another room.
-
Use a visible “3-task max” list to reduce overwhelm.
Essence support:
-
Focus before each study block to boost concentration and on-task thinking.
-
Help if they arrive home frazzled or upset and need to re-centre before starting.
2) Procrastination-proofing (goodbye, night-before dramas)
Procrastination is the biggest culprit behind late-night stress. Teaching teens to take small, early steps can save everyone from the meltdown.
-
Break it down early: Plan the assignment in chunks: research → outline → draft → edit → proof.
-
Micro-deadlines: Put mini due dates 2–4 days before the real one.
-
10-minute start: Commit to just 10 minutes—momentum does the rest.
-
Body-double: Sit near them while they work, quietly doing your own task.
-
Visible progress: Tick off tiny wins to reduce avoidance and perfectionism.
Essence support:
-
Focus at the start of each chunk to get moving.
-
Let It Go when perfectionism, stuckness, or “I’ve left it too late” panic shows up.
-
Help if there’s distress, tears, or freeze-mode.
3) Emotional steadiness through school pressures
School stress isn’t just about assignments—it’s about relationships, self-esteem, and big changes too. Supporting their emotional world is just as important as supporting their study.
-
Validate first: “That sounds tough. I’m on your team.”
-
Use open prompts: “What feels hardest right now?” / “What would help today?”
-
Remind them progress > perfection; effort gets the gold star.
Essence support:
-
Teenager for the big feelings of change—supports communication, coping, and self-esteem.
-
Let It Go after friendship friction, rumination, or self-criticism.
-
Help for shock, fear, or acute upset (post-incident, bad day, or wobble).
4) The Lunch Bottle Elixir ✨
A daily ritual can make all the difference. By adding essences into their water bottle, you set them up with gentle emotional support that lasts through the school day.
-
Each morning, add 7 drops of your chosen blend from the Teenager Pack (Teenager, Focus, Help, Let It Go) into their drink bottle. We recommend Focs Blend to help kids stay on task.
-
Top with water.
-
As they sip throughout the day, they’ll be gently supported in staying calm, focused, confident, and emotionally balanced (depending on what blend you use).
-
This simple ritual sets them up for the day and gives you peace of mind that support is right there in their backpack.
5) Don’t forget the power of sleep 😴
No matter how organised the study plan, it all falls apart without good sleep. Restful nights are the foundation of focus, emotional balance, and resilience. Encourage a consistent bedtime routine and screen-free wind-down.
Essence support:
-
Sweet Dreams Blend – Helps calm racing thoughts and unsettled minds so your teen can unwind and get the restorative sleep they need.
6) Rapid rescue plans
Even with the best planning, overwhelm still happens. Having a rescue plan ready helps teens recover quickly from wobbles, meltdowns, or last-minute stress.
After a rough day:
-
Snack + water
-
10–15 mins outside
-
Help to settle nerves
-
Start with the smallest task
Night-before triage:
-
List what’s truly required to submit
-
Do the highest-mark items first
-
Submit a solid version, then sleep
Before an exam/presentation:
-
Arrive a little early, breathe 4–6 cycles
-
Teenager for confidence and calm communication
-
Focus just before starting
Quick-use Guide (stick on the fridge)
-
Focus: study blocks, homework, reading, exam prep.
-
Teenager: mornings, new classes/teachers, social changes, confidence.
-
Let It Go: arguments, comparison, overthinking, perfectionism.
-
Help: shocks, panic, tears, “can’t cope” moments.
-
Sweet Dreams: restful sleep, bedtime wind-down, racing thoughts at night.
A note from Alisha 💛
Mums, I see you—it’s a lot holding space for your teen while juggling everything else at this time of year. Remember, you don’t have to do it perfectly. Small, simple rituals can make all the difference—for them and for you. I created these blends to be that little extra layer of support in the big emotional seasons of life. Wishing you and your teen a gentler, calmer finish to the year.
With love,
Alisha
