i'm behind in my studies and the semester is ending in 3 weeks. how can i motivate myself to study?
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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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first thing is that you should develop interest in what you are studying. If we like what we are doing, we naturally tend to do it with concentration.\n\nOrganise your time well. Keep some time for play, TV, internet. Carefully divide your day into air-tight compartments. Dont think of other things when you are doing something.\n\nChoose a good (studious) friend circle. You will be inspired to study well when everyone around you studies well.\n\nAnd finally have a long term goal and always keep that in your mind. That will drive you to study well. \n\nYou can also try meditation techniques
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You say "something" always holds you back but you do not list any of these things.\n\nHere are some tips, some of which may apply and some may not:\n1) Give up Alcohol\n2) Stop going to parties\n3) Dump your abusive boy/girl-friend\n4) Take less credit hours per semester\n5) Take more credit hours per semester\n6) Talk to your professors in all classes (not just ones you're doing poorly in).\n7) Live on campus\n8) Live off campus\n9) Take a summer school class\n10) Don't give up because 90% of people who "take a break" never go back\n11) Study more\n12) Start a study group\n13) Talk to your advisor\n14) Change your major\n15) Buckle down and stay with your major\n16) Apply for grants if money is the problem
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Do you exercise and take enough breaks? Maybe that would help. When you are on your breaking point of studying, stop. Don't force yourself into staring into books when you are not into it. Quality time may help more than quantity.\n\nDrink enough water, and well.. take enough breaks.
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the best thing I can tell you to do is to find something else to distract you (like the fear of failure). But seriously, I don't think you should act on your urges; just do something else while you're studying like work out or listen to music...that way you can keep your mind off women and sex, better still, study with somebody else...that way if your mind wanders they can stop you and quiz on the material...best of luck on your exam
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You are in the avoidance behavior mode now. If you can't pull the weight, don't stretch yourself trying to pull it. It will get only worse. Forget about jogging, working out, club activities, etc. Your main priority is your grades, so concentrate on them. Try to do the best you can for now to catch up on the material. And in the next semester concentrate completely on classes only. You are in class from 8 to 4. Your study time will be from 7 to 10 every day (11 to 4 on weekends). You do not do anything else until you graduate. Become a class president on the last semester before your graduation.
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Start studying at the beginning of the semester and keep it up through the whole semester.\n\nDon't wait for the test to start studying.\n\nStudy every subject every day.\n\nDon't study what you know.  Skip the things you know and spend time studying what you have not learned yet.\n\nSearch the internet for "how to study" and you will find a lot of good resources.
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What interests and excites you?  It's much harder to be motivated if you don't find joy in what you are doing.  Make sure you take at least one "fun" course.  Maybe it has nothing to do with your major and isn't a required course, but it will be one you *want* to go to.  And put it between a few classes you aren't as interested in so you'll want to make it to school just for that class.\n\nGive yourself a little structure.  Set small goals you have to complete each day.  Maybe the goal is studying for 20 minutes before you have dinner.  Mark your success off in some way so that you can look back and see that you are accomplishing things.\n\nEnlist the support of friends.  Join study groups.  Make peer pressure work for you...pressuring you to do the things you are having trouble motivating yourself to do.
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I think the biggest motivator to study is to do well professionally (and maybe in the process find an intelligent and beautiful wife or gf, hey I'm not joking). That in turn my friend will ensure that a part of your happiness in future is taken care of. If you don't study now with interest and concentration you will suffer in the long run and badly as well.. And by the way.. studying is easy. There are more tougher things to come in life..so enjoy till you're a student and happy studying.
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Just try this\n\nDivide your days:\n\nYou have 2 weeks. So 14 days are there.\nYou have 6 subjects. Take each subject and study that subject for 2 days. So that you can study all the subjects in 12 days. Remaining 2 days you can just revise all the subjects.\nFor example,\nTake the first subject and study that in 2 days. Likewise take the 2nd one and study in 2 days. Go on like this for 12 days.\nI think if you study like this you can cover something in all the subjects. So that you can get an idea of what is there in all the subjects.\n\nHow to study:\n\nIn a subject, see what are all the important topics. Study that first. If time permits, note it down so that you can revise it on the last 2 days. Study the definitions, side headings. Just go through the text under the side headings.\n\nOn the 13th day, close your books and recollect what you have studied in each subject. On the 14th day study for the next day's exam.\n\nIf you think that the first subject's portion is more than the second one, then study the first subject for 2 and a half days and the second one for 1 and a half days.\n\nWhen you take your breakfast,lunch,etc listen to good music and forget everything about your studies. But when you are studying you should completely concentrate on your studies.\n\nI have given a systematic plan. If you want to alter this and study in your own way, proceed in that way itself. But just try this.\n\nSince you don't have more time, you should study important topics and skip any thing which not important.\n\nALL THE BEST FOR YOUR EXAMS.
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keep a timetable ...study for some time and then take a break..keep goals...if you achieve it ...reward yourself...keep realistic goals...
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Set goals... balance your time between study and social things.\n\nAlways have something to work towards.. an incentive to study. i.e after final exams im going to go on a holiday. that will motivate you to do well at school.
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I´m a PhD student and I still have that same problem. What I´ve found to work for me (kind of) is to study in spurts. If your reading, don´t try to read the whole chapter, go for one or two sections, stop and then go back. If your doing exercises, pick 3 or 4 stop and then get back. Gradually you´ll be able to go longer (specially as your deadlines get shorter).\nAnd above all, don´t log on to Yahoo! Answers while you study.
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Hang in there. I have been where you are at and you are almost there. Just focus on those last bit of exams and give it your all. I know it's hard because it was for me especially my senior year and the semester I graduated. I had Senioritis like no other. But I had to look at the big picture which was obtaining my degree and doing good on my last exams. \n\nTry listening to your favorite music when you study or going \nto your local library and renting a study room. Most of them are free. And even though I liked hanging out with my friends during finals, it was not an option for me because I know I would get nothing accomplished, so I had to kick it after finals. You gotta push yourself because you've made it this far and then you can hang out for the summer.  Good Luck.
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Boyo- Its tough to realize at first..but as the study time comes to an end, u feel the kick and start studying on your own.. There is nothing you can do to force yourself study.. Even if you make a schedule - you wont be able to follow it.. If u open the books - u'd day dream..\n\nIt's natural and u will overcome this naturally.. All you have to do is worry..
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You may want to first figure why your current study methods aren't productive. This will help narrow down possible avenues for you to pursue. But here are some general suggestions:\n\n1. Go to your lectures: This seems like a no-brainer, but when your prof doesn't take attendance, skipping that 9 AM Friday class is pretty tempting. Attend your lectures and develop a method of note-taking that works best for you. Concentrate more on listening to what the prof says rather than writing every single point. Spend about ten-fifteen minutes after class going over your notes and filling in any blanks.\n\n2. Do your readings: Again, a no-brainer but the magic is in how you read. Don't do three chapters of reading in one sitting. You will probably get distracted or bored and won't really absorb what you're reading which makes the entire experience a pointless exercise in time-wasting. Instead, divide your reading into shorter sections. Make notes for each section, but limit yourself to writing 5-10 points for each. \n3. Review: Constantly review your notes. Make this a weekly event. Review your reading and lecture notes and learn the material over the space of a few weeks rather than the night before an exam.\n\n4. Make friends: If you're someone who needs to talk things through with other people, form a study group. Divide up the readings, assign notes and then exchange them when you meet. Each member of the group can become the "expert" on a certain section or topic. Test eachother and try doing mock exams.\n\n5. Study Space: Pick a study space that's conducive to your specific needs. If you're a person that needs complete silence and is easily distracted, go to the Quiet Study Space at your campus library and study there. If you need some background noise but prefer minimal interruptions, choose a quiet coffee shop where you're not likely to run into people you know. Designate a study space at home that's as distraction-free as possible. Make this your regular study spot so that you feel as if you're in "study mode" whenever you set up your work there. \n\n6. Suck-Up: Go meet your Prof. Don't be afraid to ask your prof questions during his/her office hours. Establish a comfortable rapport with them and go with a list of questions or concerns 11/2 to 2 weeks before a test. Meet your T.A--they're often more approachable than prof's and are usually the ones that mark your work. This is an excellent opportunity for you to ask for specific feedback on your work and to pepper them with questions about what they expect from you on a test. Your prof and T.A. are YOUR resources. Take advantage of them!\n\n7. Discover your learning Style: This should come before everything else. Do you learn better when you hear things or when you write them down? Do you like diagrams and pictures or do you prefer written instructions? Find out how you learn best and use methods catered to your learning style to help you succeed. \n\nThose are a few suggestions that I hope help you out!
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The best way is to make a revision timetable.  That helps you to structure your time and requirements.\nRevise in short bursts.\n  If you have TV's and games consoles in your room you might want to think about taking them out whilst you revise, to remove the possibility of distractions.\n  Turn off your mobile.\n  Aim to study for not longer than thirty to forty five minutes at a time.  research has shown that anything longer than this is pointless as the brain won't retain information.\nMake sure the room you revise is is not too hot, that will make you feel sleepy.\nTake regular breaks, use the breaks to get a drink, water, fruit juice, and maybe a treat to reward yourself.  \nWalk about during the break, remove yourself from the 'revision centre'.\nFeel proud of yourself each time you complete a period of revision.\nTry not to get too stressed\nPlan treats and rewards for yourself, that way the revision won't take over completely but you will approach it with renewed energy rather than feeling  your entire life is 24/7 revision.\nGood luck!!!