i need to study,but im not motivated enough HELP?

Answer 1

I find study hard too, so I sympathise, but I've managed to get through university and get myself an MBA - so here are my tips: Ask yourself, why aren't you motivated? If it's because the subject is boring you, then why are you studying it? If it's because it's all too much, then approach it like you would eat an elephant.... a little bit at a time! If you have to study this to achieve your ambition then get your head around the fact that it has to be done and approach it like a job of work. Set yourself a time period and set an alarm to go off in, say, 45 minutes. When the alarm goes off finsh the bit you are doing then go and stretch your legs and have a cup of coffee / tea / hot chocolate. Don't let the break last longer than 20 minurtes though brfore you go back and do the same thing again.

Answer 2

If the lack of motivation comes from being in a class where the material was covered already in high school and you are very bored, then try picking a topic from it and studying that, just for fun. That will get you in the habit of studying other things when you need to.

If your lack of motivation comes from a current inability to process all the information and do the work, such as in a subject that is a serious weakness of yours, then you might consider joining or starting a study group with other people, some of whom will be the sorts who always get good grades but only because they study.

The motivation will be that you complete college with the degree you need to live a better life than you could otherwise. Good luck, and these two tips work, if you have trouble studying very hard subjects alone.

Answer 3

You don't say what it is you are studying or whether you're referring to independent study on your own.

I've found these strategies helpful when I'm daunted by all I have to do or am procrastinating:

Make a list of specific tasks, i.e. not 'study for English' but 'read Chapter 14 of Pride and Prejudice and make bullet point notes of key events'.

Prioritise the things on your list. I find a simple (1), (2) or (3) beside each task works. Work through all the (1)s, then (2)s, and lastly the (3)s.

If you're someone who needs an immediate sense of achievement, do the easiest/most straightforward things first, so you quickly have things to cross off. Otherwise, do the most difficult tasks first.

Always break down vague/big tasks into 'do-able' things. Cross these off separately if necessary.

If you're still finding it hard to make yourself do the tasks, say to yourself 'What can I definitely do?' and identify something really easy that doesn't daunt you. Do it, trying to put anything else out of your mind.

Another thing that can help is to jot down rough timings against the tasks on your list (e.g. 'read ch. 3 & make notes - half an hour), then set yourself to work for a given time, say an hour and a half, and aim to have specific tasks done within that time, before you take a break.

Has worked for me and I've had years of having to self-motivate, working alone at home, as both a student and a teacher!

Answer 4

Be positive- tell yourself you will get through the studying, it won't be that bad, and you'll feel much better this evening because you have gotten through so much!

The more you delay and build up in your head how horrible studying is, the harder it will be. In reality its really not that bad!

Seriously- think of your exams like an SAS mission, attack your studying and each time you catch yourself thinking about how bad it is- stop yourself! The only way to do it is to throw yourself into your books and get on with it.

I know its really difficult, but once you get over the initial dread you'll be fine. Reward yourself every half an hour with a cup of tea and biscuit.... keep away from the TV though!

Not sure what you are studying for, so this may not be applicable, but the only reason I got a first class degree was because I went to the library and got hold of past exam papers and practised them, first with books and then without.

I did several practise runs as if the exam was for real and got lucky with some of the questions. If they don't repeat syllabus at your uni then try and think what the quesitons could be about and hold mock exams with yourself.

Anyways- good luck! In the end you will be so satisfied you got through it, and the hours of study you put in will be such a distant memory you'll hardly remember what it was like, it will be well worth all this effort, believe me!

Answer 5

First find out that you are demotivated or not motivated enough
There is very thin line of difference in between. If you are not motivated enough then why? You donot want to be sucessful ( Fear from hard work ) or you have inferiority complex in you.I will suggest to you to see what you can be if you study and be a sucessful person this will give you a sense that what you can loose if you donot study, on the other hand look for the life of people who do not study.Study not only about reading books but it also develops your personality, and i think you also what to grow once you will taste sucess,you will keep going on!Thanks...

Answer 6

you know, you need to study, no one else is going to do this for you, it's the difference between a good career or a crap one. You are priveliged to be able to have the time and finances to study, stop saying 'I CAN'T' do you know how many young starving people in this world would give their all to trade places with you? I am only telling you what I told my kids in the same situation, I can only imagine that like them you have had stuff handed to you on a plate by your parents, until now, well, the news is that this is something that they can't do for you, they also can't buy it for you and the plate they always filled for you is now your responsibility to fill. In the future you may have to fill the plates of your kids too, so best you get that head of yours into them there books etc and start now, tomorrow never comes, and if it did, it will be too late for you. I am not meaning to be horrible, but sometimes people need to be reminded of how lucky we are, make the most of it now and study, it isn't hard to do. good luck

Answer 7

Figure out why you need to study. Write it down on your diary. Write all the benefits of studying - let your imaginations fly. Keep on writing for one hour - everything that you can think of as the benefits of studying and excelling in studies. Once you finished, on another page, write all the disadvantages of not studying - add all painful results of not studying that you can think of. Just do this and review these writings every day 2 times a day for 7 days. By 10th day, you will be on track, believe me.

Answer 8

The bottom line is simple. Do you want to be an underappreciated, low wage worker for the rest of your life? No one can force you to go to class, study, and stay motivated. You are an adult so act like one!

Answer 9

You said you "NEED TO STUDY", reasons of those need itself are the motivators. in other works think what if you do not study and if you want to avoid that situation, you have to put your sincere efforts for study. please note, its you to decide what you want, no body else can motivate you without your wish and will.

Answer 10

Your dreams carry the message ! Write down on a paper "What you want to be and how the study will help you actualising your dream of life?" Read it before you go to sleep and then just forget about it! Your dream thereafter will guide you on ward in life!