how can i force myself to study?

Question

I actually get passing grades.. Not just passing, i'm on top of my class but i think it's unfair because my classmates study in order to pass and on the other hand i just take it for granted yet i pass... While in their case, sometimes they even fail. i want to experience that "pressured" feeling too so that I can relate myself to them. Any tips on how can i force myself to study? I reaaly feel lazy most of the time and spend my time watching TV or surfing the net.

Answer 1

First, get real with yourself. What is it that you want to achieve. Are you happy with passing and want to keep it that way or are you happy with passing but want to aim a little higher?

Second, forcing yourself into a stressful study state will probably hinder you more than it will help. However, if you want to experience what it is like to be a studious pupil then you need to apply yourself.

Third, to apply yourself you need to reorient the way you approach study. Relying too much on your innate cognitive ability will eventually let you down. You need to sit down and regularly review material. The best most guaranteed way to never fail an exam is to review concepts and material before the exam. This can involve making up tests, taking past exams or applying the material you've learned to your personal life, e.g. sitting down to watch your favourite cop show and writing down the procedural errors they make.

Fourth, do not short cut your learning. You will regret it. This is the most important factor to remember, how important is your education to you? If you just focus on getting the end results, you miss out on the journey entirely. Do yourself a favour and don't short cut your journey for the sake of more lesiure time to watch TV or surf the net. Make those leisure activities your rewards for sticking to a study plan. If you find you are just too intelligent for the material, then take matters into your own hands. Read ahead, try more difficult subjects in your own time.

Finally, do not doubt your ability or worth as a person. You are already enough as you are, you are good enough as you are. You do not need to justify how you top your class to anyone. The previous answer was because you wanted help in order to get into studying. However, if the problem is more to do with guilt, then just stop feeling that right away.

Answer 2

I don't think its worth it to get into that forced environment. Let me guess, you're quite intelligent from what you tell us about yourself. But I am going to take a guess and say that in the little time you study, you probably feel comfortable tackling whatever information you recieve. That is the key, I think.
Try to ask yourself at the end of a study session - What is it that is getting me bored? Now address THAT part - instead of tying yourself up with a self-control that is sure to give in at some point.
For example, if it is the overload of information that seems to put you off, kick off your slippers, relax on your couch, and think about the information without coercing yourself. When you discover something about it that you did not comprehend earlier - you'll rush back to your work without worring about forcing yourself - you'll do it because you want to know if you might be right - and sometimes it is fun!

Answer 3

Simple. Go the Library.That way you will not be distracted. Tell yourself yes, it may suck to study and yes I rather be chatting on IM right now.BUT me working my butt off will lead to good result in the end. As I say, sacrifice always has a reward!

Answer 4

Get off the computer and the TV and set goals for yourself. Give yourself rewards for being good and studying.

Answer 5

Its not legal ; its not ethical ; Adderall.

Personal Experience - the best college paper I wrote was 11 pages in 3 hours.

Answer 6

Education is the only known cure for poverty! That alone is great motivation!

Answer 7

have an ambition in life...make your priorities..get reward your self something that you achieved.