Why am I having a difficult time focusing on my college work?

Question

Hi! I'm a college student, and I find it extremely difficult to sit down, get to work, and get anything accomplished. Has anyone ever had this problem? I can't get any work done in my room, and other places don't seem to be much better. It seems as though the only time I get things done is when I am on a tight deadline and must FORCE myself to get things done. It would be nice if, for once in a change, I could find it in me to start working on projects and papers a few days ahead of time as opposed to midnight the night before it is due. I don't believe I have taken ritalin before. What do you all do when you need to focus?

Sorry... typo on my part... I meant to say, "I don't believe I have ADD, but I have taken ritalin before".

Answer 1

Procrastination in college is very normal. As an employee at a university I see tons of students with this problem. There are several reasons that could be occurring. You could be waiting to do you work simply because you know that you have "plenty" of time to get your work done later. If this is your mindset maybe should consider filling your time with other things like student organizations or a part-time job. Another way to address your situation is to get a study group for each of your classes. This will require you to start working early and your peers will keep you focused.

Answer 2

Sometimes it's okay to procrastinate, but it's better to do things a little bit at a time. For instance, if you have an essay to do for English, do the Works Cited or Reference page a few days before you are planning on actually writing it. Usually, if I am having problems focusing, it's because there are other things on my mind. Make a list of all of your assignments, and hang it somewhere that will get your attention every time you look at it. This way, you will know what you have to do and when your deadlines are. When you have a spare moment, don't spend it watching television or chatting online. Turn the television, the computer, and your music off. Then, do a portion of one of your assignments.

Answer 3

look, when in college some terms are more interesting than others, school work included. Try an focus on your sole purpose there....you have to finish your work at some time, better now than never and try and think of the benefits on doing things in time. You won't feel as stressed, you might even find some free time...how to accomplish this?? Buy a planner and stick to it...it really works

Answer 4

hai...i face this problem before..every time i face it..i will go cinema watch a movie.. after that, go home and continua to study or do my work.... if not, i will try to think negative..i always think if i don't work hard to finish my work i will regret that i get lower mark...besides that.. im the person that cannot loss.. so, i always try my best to finish or to do the best on my work.. because i don't want to loss and regret.. on my mind no regret this work..so i would not felt regret after i done anything... if loss i will say i will do better than last time.'IF U THINK U CAN, OF CAUSE U CAN' believe yourself to finish your work...have to always think that u can...so u sure can do it...hehe...good luck...