In high school it used to be so easy to go home and finish all of my homework for the next day. I'm in college now and things are usually do for the next week. There are so many distractions like friends and activities on campus I never seem to want to do my work. I know my grades will suffer for it but can you tell me something that will help?
2007-09-13 08:21:13 · 8 answers · asked by skrdude8389 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
i suffer from the same problem so now i just study and do homework for about 2hours and do whatever my name explains for the rest of the day mostly or shop of course so just do whatever u can in abut 2hours and have time to do whatever u like for the rest of the day or u can always cram it all it in the morning
2007-09-13 15:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by future porn star 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The payoff you receive for procrastinating is most likely the reason why you find yourself repeating the pattern. Procrastinators put off tasks until the very last possible moment because, at that l a s t moment, there is a burst of energy from adrenaline and neurotransmitters released in response to the extreme stress the brain is under. Procrastinators get a natural high, a natural euphoria, by waiting until there is no more time to wait for completing the task, if he/she wants to succeed. Many procrastinators are known for saying, "I do my best work under pressure." That is actually not the truth, but it justifies the waiting as a worthy cause. The fact that you are feeling so tired and would rather not do the work right away is another factor. If you are tired all of the time, it may be that you unknowingly look forward to the rush at the last minute because you need a lift out of the typical daily fatigue. I've learned the hard way that early and steady preparation actually prevents the daily fatigue to some extent....I get a "second wind," a new burst of energy because I'm tackling something that is hard and I know I will conquer the task. Now THAT brings a REALLY good feeling....and it is MUCH better than the last-minute stressed-out energy lift and subsequent energy crash. (Okay, Saccade, be nice!) Consistency is what your body needs, what your brain needs, and what you as an individual need to find escape from the ever-present mental fatigue.
2016-04-04 19:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the rest of your life! :) truly, self-discipline can take a long time to "perfect"...my suggestion, is use your experience from high school, even if it is to kick yourself into gear...MAKE yourself spend at least one hour a day doing whatever it is you need to (one hour isn't truly enough, but its a good start)...I spent the better part of my college time doing everything the last minute- while it got done, it wasn't the best product.
I'm in my 30's now and am only NOW learning to do what I have to and not put it off...
(one thing that did help was pairing up with someone to do homework- that way I felt like I was being social too- and rewarding ourselves with a few hours out afterwards didn't hurt either!)
good luck
2007-09-13 08:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by jmd72inva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand that things may come up and you want to hange out wiht your friends. But you should try and set some time every week to do some home work. Try and do all your homework before the weekend so you have time to hange out wtih your friend all weekend. Hope that help.
2007-09-13 08:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by kiki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are your goals? Set your goals.. for example, what do you want to do when you're done with college? Now, what do you need to do now to achieve that goal? Let that be your motivation. Know that studying is your priority. For example, "if I finish my studying for this one class, then I'll go to that event on Fri night".. it might also get you thinking that "oh, I better study tonight so I can go on Friday".
There's a popular "motto" in college: Work hard, so you can play hard!
2007-09-13 08:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Hey it's Ken! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do difficult things first.
2007-09-13 08:30:21 · answer #6 · answered by Jola 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm
let me get back to you on that...
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2007-09-13 10:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by CoachT 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be like Nike......Just do it
2007-09-13 08:28:42 · answer #8 · answered by lrb12000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋