The only thing that helps me is sleep, but when i start at school (which is 1/12! thank god) but i cant go home cuz my rents n the school wont let us n i cant stand it, advice???\nDont say sleep on the desk lol.
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Heat pads work real well. In minutes its gone and you can have it at school cause it is a stick on one. You stick on your tummy and no one will even notice. Banana's work to. so please try the heat pad it really work likes a charm
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Yeah, I've just always had trouble sleeping, and seem to function a lot better at night.  It's not like I hate the sun, or anything, but when I'm not distracted by everything else going on, I feel a lot more relaxed and focused.  In fact, I should be doing my homework at the moment...oops.  Little too relaxed. :)
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I soooo hear you on this one. I'm in University and I'm a procrastinator to the core. I don't know if this will help you or not but, I got a laptop for my birthday this year, and now that I can sit on the couch and be comfortable (and I like being in the midst of noise too) I find it much easier to get work done. I think you just have to find a place where you can be comfortable, and know what time of day you work best at (I way prefer nights to mornings). Also, drinking water works better than caffeine. Good luck to you!
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You just need to get yourself on a routine.  Say you can't party until you do your homework, do your homework and study RIGHT after class so you don't have to worry about it later.  It's worked for me thus far.
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Find a quiet place where there's no distractions: computers, TV, radio, etc. \nGet everything you need to finish your homework: books, rulers, paper, etc. It's easier to get distracted if you're getting up every now and then to get something.\nSet your mind to it.\nOh yeah, don't spend your time on Yahoo! Answers.
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If you dont want to wake up early for school the best solution so that you dont have to wake up early is ........stay nup all night!! duhH!!
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> I need to get back into work mode, which has seem to left me a long time ago.\n\nGreat! Count this as your first step towards doing something about it. This is a joyous moment! Be happy about it!\n\n> Right now I just feel like asking philisophical questions to myself, playing video games, thinking about girls, talking with my friends, and sleeping.\n\nCongratulations, David, you're normal. Welcome to the world of knowing your responsibilities and being mindful of your existence. Sorry if that sounds odd, but really I think you've partly answered your own question here already. First, though, it's obvious that you need to get motivated. Isn't being in "deep peril" motivation enough? I assume that would mean failing at school, or not meeting some other important work requirements? But what's more important? Is it girls and friends (be honest with yourself), or taking responsibility for what's important right now? Think about this, though: All those things keeping you from "entering reality" (as you put it) will still be there after your school stuff is finished. The thing that's even cooler is you'll probably appreciate them much more than you do right now. Plus, they'll still be there while you're focusing on school. It's not like one or the other. Yes, balance is the key here! Of course there's the outside chance that your behaviour is somewhat psychologically imbalanced. In this case, David, I recommend that you have a chat to a school counsellor, parent, or a local psychologist. Anyway, good luck and go get 'em on your studies! Really hope this helps.
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How about get a job or something productive! Thats all i have in mind, and you should too! Or even a life will help too! LOL! How about try cleaning, walking, or socializing with people in person! And find better things to do than your computer!
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Go to somethig like drweil.com and look at breathing exercises.  They will REALLY help you if you let them.\n\nThen, spend this weekend studying.  I suppose that's obvious, but knowing that you're as prepared as possible will take a load off your shoulders.\n\nGet lots of sleep and eat a good protein-based breakfast on the mornings of your exams.  This will help prevent sugar-crashes that you can get just eating something like cereal for breakfast.  A little caffeine throughout the day can help you stay awake and feel sharper.\n\nGood Luck with finals!
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TOTALLY!! I,m always tired. i go to school , work late hours attend all my daughters school meetings and functions and still take her to t-ball practices and games. ITS EXHAUSTING and homework?? finding time to do it is the problem. but stay in skool its important... just take lots of energy pills
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I'm an insomniac so I can sympathize! There are all sorts of tricks to try, warm milk, a warm bath, mild exercise about 1 hour before bed. Try to read or do puzzles somewhere other than bed and have your room dark and on the cool side. try self relaxation when you lie down close your eyes and starting at your temples imagine each muscle slowly relaxing as you move down your body.  If all else fails a mild over the counter sleep aid may be needed on occassion or see a doctor. Good Luck and Sweet Dreams!
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I wish I knew the answer cause I have the same problem.  Somethings that have worked in the past for me is....\n\n1. Write down your "to do" list for the next day an hour before you plan on going to bed.\n2. Don't drink caffeine after 6pm.\n3. write in a journal your thoughts for the day ( but make sure it is half hour before you go to bed.)\n\nI've tried all and they do help.  I still have problems once in a while.\n\ngood luck and sweet dreams :)
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Hi Joy\nI think the other two gave good advice, but I would like to recommend something else in addition to their suggestions, which really helped me.\n\nKeep a journal and write in it every day.  Keep it private and safe.  Write everything down.  I don't know why it should be, but the simple act of putting it down on paper is a kind of unburdening.  And since you're confiding in nobody but yourself, you can be as open as you wish.\n\nWhat I am suggesting costs nothing, involves no medication, no other person and can do you no harm.   Please give it a go.\n\nTake Care\n\nOh and eat good food, get gentle exercise, sleep well, all that stuff you already know about...
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Goto bed at a decent time.  Stop doing drugs and alocohol and cut the sugar out of your diet.  Go out and get some exercise every day.\n\nYou're not falling asleep because your teachers are boring, you're falling asleep because you're in pour health.\n\nJudging from your username I'd say you're probably pretty hefty.  Get into Overeaters Annonymous.
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I've found that the home is probably one of the worst places to do homework. Try staying later at school to study, or go to a library. This will minimize the numerous distractions like television.
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To to a counsler if you are still in school if not... Take her to a mental health department quick... It helped me..
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-Find the smart people who explain things well and study with them.\n\n-Study groups are good if you don't get distracted by socializing.\n\n-If you are pretty good in a subject find a person who is organized and dedicated to studying, but doesn't catch on as fast as you. This will cause you to feel obligated to keep up so that you can help them. Plus the best way to learn something is to explain it to someone else.\n\n-ALLWAYS go to your teachers’ office hours with Questions!!!!!! If they know you they are much likely to be nicer on their grading. An A- is a big difference, point wise, from a B+. Same for if the teacher has a grader!\n\n-Stay way from Video games and TV. If you can, put them away or least unplug them. \n\n-See if any of the people in your class are on an instant messager like AOL, Yahoo or Google. Have a virtual study session. \n\n-See if any free tutoring is offered on campus. My school had free walk in math tutoring in our Math Lab. Very helpful if you are stuck on something.\n\n-Study any tests that you have taken in the class so far.\n\n-If it is not illegal on your campus, see if you can get copies of the teacher’s old finals. Ask upper classmen who have had the teacher before. If you do get old finals, don’t study completed off of them, because the teachers know you have them and will change them. But many times it is helpful to see what types of things the teacher is going to ask. \n\n-Get out of your room to study. If you go to the coffee shop or Library it is easier to not be distracted. When I would study at home, I would all of a sudden want to clean my room and organize my sock drawer…….. So get out!\n\n-Just start! Once you start studying it is easier to keep with it. I found that once I finally made my self start study, I actually enjoyed learning.\n\n-Finals time is not the time to make any big changes, such as breaking up with girl/boy friends or going on diets. Just wait until after finals. \n\n-Good Luck