Are there days when you absolutely don't want to get out of bed and think there's no need to go to school? You are not the only one. However, doing well in school will allow you to lead the life you want as an adult. There are so many things you can do to keep yourself motivated in your studies.
Steps
Part 1 of 5: Learning to Appreciate School
Step 1. Imagine the life you want as an adult
While it can be boring to go to school every day and some subjects don't seem important right now, remember that if you don't study, you won't be able to live the life you want when you grow up. According to some research, young people who set clear goals are more successful and lead more fulfilling lives. Make a list of everything you would like to achieve as an adult. Here are some things to consider:
- Travel around the world;
- Create a family;
- Driving a nice car;
- Buy tickets to see the matches of your favorite team;
- Having the means to go to concerts, eat in luxury restaurants, go to the theater and so on.
Step 2. Consider the skills you will need to do your dream job
When you grow up, you will have to love your profession, so you should develop the skills right now that will allow you to get the job you want.
- List all professions that could make you happy;
- List the skills you need for each job to do it well;
- Match the skills you have identified with subjects or extracurricular activities that will prepare you for your dream job;
- Study hard and engage in extra-curricular activities. Keep in mind that, by applying yourself in your studies, you will be able to build a professional career that will give you a lot of satisfaction.
Step 3. Take advantage of various opportunities to socialize
This does not mean talking or passing notes during classroom lessons, but making the moments spent at school more enjoyable by making friends with your classmates. Don't be grumpy and pushy just because you can't stand being in class. Enjoy their company and you will likely wake up in the morning wishing to see them again.
- Make good use of school breaks. Recess and the dead periods between subjects are the ideal moments to recharge before another hour of class begins, having a few laughs with your friends.
- To meet people to share your interests with, join a sports team or participate in extra-curricular activities.
Part 2 of 5: Achieving Great Results
Step 1. Plan your study time
If you don't mentally prepare yourself to work and achieve good results, you will hate school. So, you have to try your hardest. By creating a work schedule that allows you to study and enjoy the weekends, you will have good grades, increase your confidence and enjoy school.
- Establish a pattern. Often, to be successful in life, you need to have regular habits that allow you to stay focused on work and achieve your goals.
- Even if some schedule changes happen during the week, such as a meeting or a particular workout on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you should generally know what to expect over the course of the days.
- Give yourself a break from time to time. According to some studies, an interval can improve performance and recharge when you feel sluggish.
Step 2. Use an agenda
School won't seem so overwhelming if you don't neglect your duty. Buy a diary to keep track of everything you have planned. Write down all homework, checks, and the dates you need to turn in certain projects.
- Remember to write reminders to remind you of long-term projects in the days leading up to the delivery date and don't put them off at the last minute.
- You can also use an application on your mobile to keep track of school commitments. You can install a virtual agenda so you don't forget your deadlines.
Step 3. Create a suitable studio environment
If you work in clutter, you will hate studying. Make sure the place where you need to focus helps you make the most of your hours spent on books.
- Keep your desk clean and uncluttered so you don't get frustrated by the clutter.
- Organize all the work tools (pencils, highlighters, stapler) so as to find them easily.
- Make sure the space is well lit. Dim lighting promotes headaches and, as a result, doesn't help you stay focused.
- Find out if you study better in silence or with a little background noise. Some people get distracted with noises, while others can't work without musical accompaniment.
Step 4. Join a study group
Studying with friends is less complicated! However, stay focused instead of thinking about joking and having fun.
- For this to work, a study group should not consist of more than 3-4 people, otherwise it could create too much confusion.
- Meetings should be held at least once a week. You can organize them at school during recess or in the afternoon at someone's home.
- Propose yourself as a group coordinator. You will be able to determine which subjects and projects you need to focus on over the weeks, so that everyone works and helps each other instead of applying themselves to single tasks without any order.
- Prepare for any meeting. Don't limit yourself to studying only in group meetings. Arrive prepared on the subjects you have studied in depth during the week.
- Remember to give everyone a few short breaks so they can relax and feel more energized.
Part 3 of 5: Set Goals
Step 1. Divide larger tasks into smaller parts
Whether it's a classroom report or a long, elaborate topic, don't get overwhelmed by work. Remember that you don't have to complete everything at once.
- List all the steps you need to complete your assignment.
- Make a schedule that requires you to do a small chunk of work per day.
- If you need to develop a theme, follow this pattern as a guideline. Within the first three days, read and summarize the research sources; the fourth day summarizes the topics; the fifth summarizes your thesis; the sixth collect the citations of the sources and incorporate them in your paper; during the seventh and eighth days write the theme; the ninth you rest; on the tenth day review everything.
Step 2. Give yourself a reward
If you want to make schooling challenging, you need to give yourself something to look forward to. Make a compromise with yourself: if you study for two hours, you can watch your favorite show at 8pm. If you get top marks on the theme, you will keep the whole weekend free to relax as you want.
- Remember that no one can work continuously. Give yourself some time when you deserve it.
- If you don't achieve your goals, be hard on yourself. If you waste half an hour on Facebook instead of studying, don't see your favorite show!
Step 3. Learn to punish yourself
If you don't meet your work goals, don't be too lenient with yourself. You will work harder during the week if you know that at the weekend you risk not going to the movies with friends because you have had a hard time.
Step 4. Confide your goals
Spread the word: you need to aim high. Tell your friends, your parents, and everyone you know that by the end of the term you will improve your English grades or that you intend to pass the written chemistry test. Speaking of your goals, you will study hard to avoid the embarrassment of not achieving them.
If you do your best but can't get the results you want, don't be discouraged. Double your efforts. By committing yourself over time, you will achieve what you set out to do
Part 4 of 5: Learning to Focus
Step 1. Meditate
Meditation exercises will help clear your mind of distractions that keep you from staying focused on your study. Before sitting at your desk, meditate for a quarter of an hour. In this way, you will be able to find the right state of mind that will allow you to apply yourself without distractions.
- Find a quiet environment.
- Sit on the ground with your legs crossed in a comfortable position, leaning your back against the wall if necessary.
- Close your eyes and think of the darkness.
- Don't focus on anything other than the darkness you see. Do not distract.
- After fifteen minutes, get to work!
Step 2. Summarize the most interesting readings and videos
Even if you don't like reading when you study, you probably will do it every day when you browse an article on the Internet, watch a video on YouTube, or watch a movie on TV. The ability to summarize is one of the most useful skills you can have and is essential in school. By summarizing the stories and information that you find interesting, you will use a useful skill in your studies and at the same time you can have fun.
Step 3. Use a few tricks to stay focused
Whether you are in class or sitting at your desk at home, if you are bored, you may suddenly doze off or get lost in a daydream. A great way to get your attention is to use a few tricks.
- Establish a simple but unique gesture to regain focus.
- It should be a movement you don't regularly do, such as wiggling your toes.
- Whenever you feel like you're wandering your mind, wiggle your toes to get back to focus on homework.
Step 4. Count down from 100
If you feel exhausted and can't concentrate on studying, do something simple that only takes a few minutes away from you. It has to be a task that requires minimal effort of concentration, so you don't get discouraged. Count down from 100 to calm down and regain the attention you need.
Step 5. Increase your heart rate
According to some studies, practicing at least ten minutes of physical activity before returning to work can increase blood flow to the brain and improve performance. Effects can last for a few hours, so there's a nice head start with some movement.
Try jumping rope, doing some hopping, running on the spot, or doing simple exercises in the room
Part 5 of 5: Changing Your Lifestyle to Stay Motivated
Step 1. Get 8-10 hours of sleep every night
Studies have shown that adolescents' bodies work slowly early in the morning. Hence, it is clear that many middle and high school kids have difficulty concentrating in class due to sleepiness. The reason why most students don't like going to school is due to fatigue. By nature, the body during adolescence prefers to wake up and fall asleep late. However, you have to adjust it to school hours.
- Go to bed within a reasonable hour, even if you're not tired yet.
- Don't watch TV or use your computer at least an hour before bed.
- Don't take naps during the day so that you feel more tired in the evening.
Step 2. Eat healthily
Not everyone is clear about the relationship between proper nutrition and academic performance, but it is a rather important issue! An unbalanced diet can fill your stomach, but it doesn't necessarily give you the energy you need to stay focused and active, and if you're tired you won't be motivated. Remember to always have breakfast to help fuel your body in the morning.
- Fish rich in omega-3s and whole grains improve memory.
- Intense colored vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidants useful for memory and cognitive functions.
- Foods rich in B vitamins, including spinach, broccoli, and beans, are great for memory and mental clarity.
Step 3. Train regularly
According to several studies, physical activity boosts performance, so keep exercising. By exercising regularly you will not only have the right concentration when you need to study, but you will also improve your mood. Concentration and a good mood are two very important elements that will stimulate you to study.
Advice
- Don't think too much about your mistakes. Instead, focus on what you can do.
- Remember it's okay if you're wrong, but try to learn your lesson and don't get discouraged.
- If you hate school from the bottom of your heart, think about the subjects you like and the best moments in school life, including recess, PE class, or a particular discipline, such as art history.
