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“It is still morning. Why do you look so tired?” Shreya asked.

“There was too much homework to do yesterday that I spent all night
doing it. And now I feel very stressed because I could not complete one

maths exercise that the teacher had given,” Meghna said.

“Why? Did you not attempt it?” Preeti asked.

“I did attempt the exercise. But I did not understand it well and could not

do it,” Meghna said.

“Oh, Meghna, then why are you so worried? You can always ask the

teacher. They are there to help us,” Sakshi said.

“But I see that you have been looking like this for the past few days. When
was the last time you went out to play?” Shreya asked.

“I think I have not gone out of my house in the past two weeks,”

Meghna said.

“Hmm, I have an idea that will help you feel better. Today, when you go
home, take out one hour to play some outdoor games, then spend one

hour doing some activity like painting or singing, anything that you like.
After that, sit down to study,” Preeti said.

That day Meghna followed the advice given by her friends. She observed

that playing some outdoor games and spending some quiet time painting

really helped her concentrate well on her studies. She also did not feel
dull like before.

“Your idea worked, my friends! I feel much better,” Meghna said cheerfully

the next day.

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