School is a drag. How make it seem more fun other than falling asleep?
952450
I thought school was boring from kindergarden on....I spent time in class drawing cartoons.  Now I'm an artist.
843466
I understand completely! The best way is to manage your time efficiently. When you get home from school set and follow a schedule. For example, give yourself a half hour to get a snack and to situated yourself. Next begin with the subject that will require the most concentration and effort. don't work for hours straight because it'll increase your chances of getting distracted. Work in hour increments and reward yourself by allowing ten minute breaks in between. Make sure that when you do homework and study that your t.v's are off radios are off and there's quite so you can concentrate. If home is took hectic try the school or your local library, the setting of your study area is crucial. If you're not one to study in dead silence fine, just make sure it's comfortable and that you can actually focus and get work done in a timely manner. This way if you get all your homework done right away you will be able to sleep easy at night without having to worry if something didn't get finished and you will have time to relax and watch your favorite shows. Just remember, set up a schedule that will make the best of your time and relaxation is only a few homework problems away.
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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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Do something else, anything else that gets your mind off school for a while...a few minutes, a few hours...a day if you can afford it. Come back to it with a fresh mind. I never was able to learn anything by forcing it...taking breaks are essential for me and I think you would feel better too. \n\nAlso, if you are just bored to death by the subject, go look around at some other resources (books, internet) that talk about the subject. Everyone likes a different way to learn something and maybe you are getting frustrated from the method of which you have to learn. You might find that a different way something is explained could help. Or perhaps by a diagram, brainstorming, outline, who knows, a cartoon may help. One of the first classes I took in college was about the way people like to learn and everyone has their own way to understand something best. :)
583032
right after school is a very good time.  YOu could just release all of ur stress from ur day at school and  its very refreshing.
871936
Get out a piece of paper and begin brainstorming. Write random things down on the paper. When you are done, start thinking about them, and then figure out how to turn your thoughts into a daydream. You can daydream about things you would like to do, or see. This makes the time pass so fast, that when you look up at the clock, the hour is over, and it is time to go to the next class. \n\nFold your hands on your desk and look around the classroom, or at someone else. Even better, put your head down on your desk. When you do this, make sure you sit at the back of the room so that maybe your teacher will not see you. \n\nGet out a piece of paper and start drawing. This could also be an opportunity for you to learn something useful. The night before, go to Google and look up how to draw things. Print off a few things, and take the time during the boring class to brush up on your artistic skills! \n\nTake out a pen and a notebook and start to write a story. It doesn't matter how good you are, just start writing about whatever comes to mind\n\nPlay quiet writing games instead of taking notes so you look like you're paying attention.\n\nContinuously stare at somebody for the entire lesson without speaking, and if you can do it,blinking. Make sure that there is no expression on your face and it will really freak them out and will be more fun for you! \n\nPurchase a caffeinated beverage before class such as coffee or cola. It is also a good idea to bring a little snack that is easily hidden\n\nWear as few items of clothing as possible if you want to stay awake, the cold will help\n\nHide more interesting reading material: prop open your textbook and conceals a book or magazine inside it. In addition, it does not hurt to pretend to take notes from time to time. \n\nSend text messages on your cell phone. Engage in a text message conversation with your friends inside or outside of your class. Make sure your phone is in silent mode so you do not draw attention to yourself\n\nPlay games on your cell phone, PDA, or iPod. Be inconspicuous when attempting this. \nPlay Suduku or do a crossword to pass the time\n\nThings You Should Avoid Doing During a Boring Class\n\n\nRepeatedly looking at the clock to see how much time is left in your boring class. By doing this your are setting yourself up for the classic, "I have 15 minutes left!!!". \n\n Making eye contact with a professor. \n\nMaking it obvious that you are not paying attention to the professor during class. \n\nDrawing attention to yourself by talking, sleeping, eating loudly. \nBringing a snack that creates a lot of noise when eating it, such as apples, chips, and food in loud wrappers. These items will attract unwanted attention to yourself, which of course is not good. \n\nor just get over with it. Even though you do not like that class, just try to treat that class like any other job you have. Who knows, you might learn something very interesting by the time you're done!
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is it cus you're not getting enough sleep?then  u know  whatcha gotta do. but school is boring period try passing notes or writing a journal just think about otherthings besides whats in that room or school period
433532
Go somewhere wre there are noooo distractions whatsoever.!! You can do it. Plus if you wanna pass the class you have to study. NO IF AND BUTS< SO GET TO IT!!!!
43391
I like to bring other things so that I don't get too bored sitting there only listening to the instructor. I usually take the comics in, which also include a Soduku puzzle and a crossword puzzle, keeps me awake without passing out on the down times of the lecture. You could also bring other homework to do, complete two things at once! \nBut the best thing to do if you want to pay attention in class, is to get more sleep at night, more restful sleep at least.
808645
Probably becuase the class is boring. Try taking notes so that you will have to focus. And try getting more sleep and a good breakfast.
509567
Try art/music/theater day camps to keep them engaged.  Although they aren't specifically academic, they might be a chance to try something new in a lower-stakes environment.
406264
Take a break that isimportant.  But what you really need is self motivation, like make physics or math apply to your life.  Take the examples and see how you can use them to calculate your day.  Also reward yourself when you get done reading through something boring.  I love ice cream
426127
You sleep because you are bored, if you are in highschool then i suggest you find a way to make those classes interesting without being disruptive... if you are in college then you are taking the wrong stuff... and if you are takin the classes to be what you want to be, then you should probably reconsider that career path.
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If you want some specific solutions, be more specific about your problems. Are they lesson-related, or homework-related, or teacher-related, or relationship-related??\n\nOtherwise, just relax and take things as they come. School is supposed to be the most fun you'll ever have in your life - so look at it that way and enjoy the good along with the bad. Just chill my friend...
359674
Sounds like a good idea, only you need something to do in between working and school that is fun so you can relax, that way you won't crash. Or you could just copy your homework so there's less work.
168444
wait a little,you should be having fun at school,and trying to pass all of your exams.
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Um, let's see... about 11pm to 5/6 am...um, what's that? yeah about 6.5 hours too. It pretty much stinks. And then if there's a major project I sometimes get, like, only 3 hours because I got to bed at 3 am or something. I don't really like school either for that reason. How do they expect us to do well when we don't even get enough sleep?