I feel so cluttered and messy lately. Not just physically, but my whole life, it feels cluttered and completely unorganized. Today I had one of the worst volleyball practices of my life, the coach saw it and spoke to me about 15 times thro the one practice! I just cant concentrate very well! I feel very pressured from various things and I need some advice on clearing the clutter and finding more time. thanks.

I sure wish I could help you out. But, My life isn't any better at the moment either..Maybe we will both get someone in here to help!

It sounds like you are trying to do too many things at once. Don't spread yourself so thin. This is where the pressure is coming from. Pick a few things you like to do and concentrate on those. Remember, you don't have to be involved in everything.

Is your period due when you feel this way? I'm wondering if there is a embalance in your body's monthly time.
Have you talked with the nurse at school? Might be a worth while thing to do. See if these feelings only come every so often. If so is it around that time of the month?
Just a thought!
You could be trying to do too much as clarebear suggested. See what you could live without for awhile.
Is there trouble at home? How is your relationships with those in your life going?
There could be many things causing you to feel as you do. Begin looking at your life in details and seek someone out whom you feel safe with to talk over your felings.
Karen

I agree with the other posts. But my suggestion is to sit down in a quiet un-distracted place with a piece of paper and pen, and simply write all down all the things you are involved in, and how much time it takes. you need to make a prioritization about what you want to do, what you NEED to do and trim off some of the excess unnecessary things. Also, make sure you eat well, get plenty of rest and don't spend too much time dwelling on things that you can't do.

Now that's a great idea Sherasi! I think I might do that myself.

It's so normal to have these feelings at your age, or any age for that matter. However, when you're a teenager it's much harder because you don't have the life experience to deal with them. One thing you should always remember is that you are not alone. You can bet that most every person at your school, your friends, team mates, just about all the kids you know get these feelings. It's what you do with them that make the difference. Don't let them fester and make you sick. Deal with them now. I agree with the above posts, it sounds like maybe you are taking on too much at once. Kids today have an agenda like never before, and they are suffering for it. Take some time out just for you, every day, whether you think you have time for it or not, you have to make time. Do it for you.
It's hard to be a teenager. Everyone says it's the best time in your life, and it is, but it can also be the hardest.
We're all here for ya sweetie. Pup

I know this might sound out of place but, have you been eating well? I agree with Kar778, it could have to do with your period? Is there any specific moment when this problem began. If there is could you share it with us (loss of a loved one, specific stress, anything...)
Please let us know
Lucy

I can totally relate! I felt that way from the time I realized I'm fixin to have to deal with moving off to college, handle my own responsibilities, AND work in all of our softball games and practices at the same time. I used to actually play 3 sports in high school and now that I have one I have to concentrate on, I feel EVEN MORE pressed for time than ever! We practice AT LEAST 3 hours a day if not more. I feel like all I do is go to school, practice, study, and sleep. Besides that, I have to figure out how to even out my talking time w/everyone back home. Of course my boyfriend gets a LOT of it, so sometimes I put aside my family and friends, which makes them feel hurt. So, college is DEFINITELY time management for me! And i"m a person that DEFINITELY needs my down time and time alone. But I think the reason I'm handling it so well right now, is b/c I'm keeping a positive attitude about it. I know if I hate it, I'm gonna be unhappy. Make sure the activities you're involved in are making you happy. I felt exactly the way u do over the past few months, but it gets better.

sorry this took me so long, i havent been to the boards in days! i want to thank u thank u thank u all from my heart! i will try all that u have suggested!

and to karen-its not just around that time of the month. its all the time, actually during my period i get very relaxed and mellow...strange