Go for smaller, obtainable goals rather than having huge blocks which will demotivate you even before starting. Small, manageable tasks will help one plan ahead.
Celebrate small wins to stay inspired and strive even harder for greater achievement. This will help you keep motivated and stay focused.
It's critical to take breaks and mentally recharge yourself. Peer pressure can sometimes make you feel down and cause you to lose interest in things.
Do not be afraid to ask for assistance from your parents, teachers or friends when in need. Getting a help is never a bad idea and so is the fact that a different perspective might benefit you immensely.
Failure is the best teacher. One should not be ashamed of it but rather take it as a lesson. Learn from it to become effective and efficient.
Prioritise your tasks and efficiently arrange your workload to focus on the tasks at hand.