Have you ever found yourself staring at a study book and falling asleep? To have the obligation to study but without absolutely wanting to? Here's how to motivate yourself!
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Prepare your Study Space
Step 1. Find a quiet place with few distractions and interruptions
It can be a library, a cafe, a room in your home … Avoid places where you can run into your friends.
Step 2. Put everything you need in your backpack or bag:
pens, pencils, notebooks, highlighters, post-its… You won't interrupt your study to look for them.
Step 3. Have water and some snacks by your side, such as dried fruit, a cereal bar or fresh fruit
People are most productive when they are hydrated and full of energy.
Avoid fatty foods and sweets: pizza, burgers, nachos, donuts, muffins, croissants… They will create a burst of energy that will quickly turn into sleepiness
Method 2 of 5: Eliminate Distractions
Step 1. Wear comfortable, loose clothing or you will not be able to concentrate due to discomfort
If you have long hair, tie it up so it doesn't fall out in front of your eyes
Step 2. Set your mobile to silent mode
Warn your family and friends, telling them that you will have to study and therefore you will not be able to respond.
Step 3. If possible, turn off your computer, unless you need it to study
It often happens to say "I check emails quickly" or "I just read this gossip and quit", ending up wasting a whole hour.
- If you need it to do a research, print out the information you need before you start studying and then turn it off. You will not be tempted.
- If you only need to use Word, temporarily disconnect your internet connection.
Method 3 of 5: Determine Study Objectives
Step 1. Set concrete goals for each study session
They need to be specific and achievable, not generic or abstract. Instead of saying, "I have to get good at math," think about one goal at a time, like "I'm going to learn how to graph a quadratic function." Once you have achieved it, you will feel more optimistic and can devote yourself to another.
Step 2. Reward yourself when you reach a milestone
If you have a spare moment during your study session, take a short walk, eat a cereal bar, or listen to your favorite song. If you've finished your study session, play your favorite video game, talk to your friends or watch a video.
If you decide to reward yourself with a little break, remember that you will then have to get back to the books. Decide how long it will last and don't listen to the voice in your head that tells you "Another 10 minutes and I'll start studying again"
Step 3. Think about what you will achieve by studying, so as not to lose your positive attitude
Visualize your future good grades, compliments from the teacher, or the work you will be able to do. Studying is sometimes boring and difficult, but thinking about what awaits you at the end of the journey will motivate you to do your best.
Method 4 of 5: Prepare
Step 1. Organize a study program
Decide what you will study each day. Don't be vague, it'll make it easier for you to stick to your resolution.
Step 2. Don't procrastinate
Don't wait until the last minute to study for an important exam or to read a 90-page chapter. If a task is assigned to you on Monday and you have to deliver it on Friday, start working on it immediately and finish it on Thursday, so as not to end up with water in your throat.
Method 5 of 5: Get started
Step 1. Get started
Sometimes this is the most complicated part. If the study schedule seems too daunting, take it easy. Maybe, read half a chapter today and the other half tomorrow. Solve just one or two workbook problems. Remember that it is always better to do something than do nothing.
Advice
- Tell yourself that, after reaching a certain milestone, you will have fun. Try to have good will and don't get distracted easily. If you tend to lose focus right away, study alone and put earplugs on.
- Put your cell phone aside while you study.
- Think about your future! If you want to become a doctor or an artist, you will have to study.
- Tidy up your desk, backpack, books and folders. Throw away unnecessary sheets. You will not lose anything and the process will be much easier.
- If you daydream, come back to reality thinking that if you start studying late, you will eventually have to do everything at the last moment.
- Take notes in class and organize them in a binder or folder. They will help you with homework, projects and tests. If you are worried about missing a part of the explanation, write quickly while you listen: you can rewrite the notes at home.
- If you need help, talk to your teacher - he gets paid to answer your questions. By showing your participation, he will understand that you are motivated. Don't worry about what your friends might think. It is better to focus on your education than to pretend that you have no interest in the school or that you understand everything.
- If you get distracted easily, study in front of a wall.
- Sometimes it is useful to study with a friend: you do not get bored and you can learn better if this person is on the same level as you. However, if you tend to get distracted, it is better not to reunite with this purpose.
- Think about the possibility of contacting a tutor, who will help you better understand a difficult subject. If it is too expensive, you can ask for help from a member of your family who has good knowledge of a certain discipline.
- Some people find studying with background music helpful.
Warnings
- If you are too involved with music, avoid it while you study, or you won't be able to concentrate.
- Try not to think about the things you would like to do instead of studying, or you will end up giving up.
- Don't study for too many hours straight. Take a 10-15 minute break every hour of study.
