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i dont know of a way to make it seem less like of a chore, but if you make sure to schedule breaks where you take 5-10 minutes away to get a snack or check your phone or just deep breathe, i think its easier to manage. also if youre able to, having a dedicated study space thats seperate from one where you sleep/relax is helpful for not getting distracted as well. also i say make sure to have some water or a comforting drink of choice to sip on while you study. oh and idk if youre into cute stationary but cute pens, colors, and paper can help make studying feel more fun in my opinion c:
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I really don’t know how you can make it seem like less of a chore. Nobody really likes studying. I do find certain topics interesting, though. I’ll assume you’re studying for school or college, but I actually recommend studying for less time. Ten or fifteen minutes a day is all you need. Cramming way too much at one time can be a lot and can actually hurt you (not physically or mentally, but you’ll have a harder time retaining information). Ten minutes a day for a week is way more efficient than a few hours the night before, trust me.
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Dwayne Johnson
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i just see it as a hurdle and remind myself that once its done i can relaxed guilt free, it works pretty well
Breaks!! Go into it with the thought in mind that you just are going to study for 15 mins or something like that. Nobody can focus for 2 hours plus at once. When you find yourself getting distracted, that means it's time for your brain to take a break. Then you go back after a 10-15 min break.
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i mean, for me it definitely is still a chore but i do get it done. i set work hours and after they're over i don't even try to study, which helps with the "i should be studying but instead i'm scrolling through social media with anxiety in my chest knowing i should be doing stuff but i can't get started AAAAhhhhhhhhhh" thing because i have reasonable expectations on myself. getting rid of distractions is good too and i give myself breaks when i realize i'm starting to want to procrastinate. i take walks during the day and small breaks to get a little snack or just stretch.
if i have a reasonable to do list (such as "today i will read and understand the literature for today's lecture, i will work on assignments tomorrow") i find it to be easier to not feel overwhelmed with a huge workload. i'm autistic and getting started is really tough sometimes because i feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work and needing to understand what everything is about before i can start. understanding small parts (such as what the assignment is about or focusing on a few concepts at a time) is helpful to me. i'm in university and chose a topic for my candidate that i find interesting for the most part (user experience, interaction design) so once i start understanding a few things i usually feel motivated to continue because i find it genuinely interesting.
lastly, sometimes it just doesn't work out. those days i call it quits early and focus on resting and having fun or getting other chores unrelated to school done. that way i will feel less stressed tomorrow and be able to focus more easily. i try to not feel guilty when i can't keep working because it accomplishes nothing and makes me feel like crap lol
if i have a reasonable to do list (such as "today i will read and understand the literature for today's lecture, i will work on assignments tomorrow") i find it to be easier to not feel overwhelmed with a huge workload. i'm autistic and getting started is really tough sometimes because i feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work and needing to understand what everything is about before i can start. understanding small parts (such as what the assignment is about or focusing on a few concepts at a time) is helpful to me. i'm in university and chose a topic for my candidate that i find interesting for the most part (user experience, interaction design) so once i start understanding a few things i usually feel motivated to continue because i find it genuinely interesting.
lastly, sometimes it just doesn't work out. those days i call it quits early and focus on resting and having fun or getting other chores unrelated to school done. that way i will feel less stressed tomorrow and be able to focus more easily. i try to not feel guilty when i can't keep working because it accomplishes nothing and makes me feel like crap lol
you have to take breaks and you have to stop yourself if you feel yourself getting overwhelmed. i've never been a person who can just study without getting antsy or needing to do something other than that. it's really hard to look at studying as anything but a chore. if you have friends doing the same subject or maybe watch some videos covering the topic, that might help a little, but i can't think of anything beyond that. if you dont like studying, you can't really force yourself to do so.
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Thank you for this ^ __ ^
I feel like if I take a break or can't focus for more than 15 mins that there's something wrong with me or I'm being lazy.
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setting a schedule has helped me a lot though, thank you, it helps forces me to at least give it a shot and see how much info I can cram that day
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Joe Bishop
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Completely agree with you as for the breaks. They say that studying (and working) 45/15 is extremely effective and keeps you energetic as long as possible. According to a number of researches you should study/work for 45 minutes and then make a 15-minute break. It is desireble to do something completely different to switch your brain. Say, you are working at PC then at the break time you do some exercise.
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It's not always viable, particularly in these times, but I think the only real way to make it interesting is to study with friends. I also find that it's considerably easier to remember in that manner, as well. Definitely take breaks from time to time, but don't become too dependent on them. Also, only study the things you actually need to study. I know that seems obvious, but you would be surprised how many people waste their time and energy going over every single thing in the material "just in case," which is not only terribly inefficient, but also significantly lessens the amount of time you have to devote to things you actually struggle with. (This is especially true for language courses.)
the only thing that has ever worked for me was to treat it as something to get done. i set timers (25mins work, 5min breaks) and work via pomodoro method, as soon as the timer goes off I get 5mins to do whatever i want, once that timer goes off it's back to hitting the books. bursts of concentration make it easier for me, I don't care to make studying a more "fun" activity or anything like that.
I usually always left the house/room/wherever I'm at, go find a nice study spot free from distractions, and just knock it all out at once before heading back home. If you try to study while in your room you won't be able to get much done (if you're like me at least).
When I was in college I used to make it fun by having a nice drink while studying (not alcohol, I just mean like a nice coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate, etc) something I can enjoy while I'm studying. Somehow that makes it feel less like a chore to me. I'm not sure the reason why though. Also I used to set timers which really helped me focus. Work until the timer goes off then it's time for a short break, then start again. And once I get all the studying/work done for the day I reward myself by letting myself watching a show I like or a movie, or playing a videogame, etc or whatever you like. Those are the things that seemed to work for me. Also I used to do a lot of my studying in the college library, it was a more conducive environment for studying. It was quiet, I was less likely to get on Facebook or be distracted by things like that, and a lot more likely to focus on my work. It made me feel productive and that gave me motivation to keep going.
I have the same problem as you! What really helps me focus is studying outside, like at a coffee shop or a library. Background noises of people talking or seeing others study/work gets me in the mood, like okay I'm here with others who are being productive so I should too. I hate being idle when I'm out of the house; if I wanted to be idle I could've just stayed at home instead of putting effort to go out.
Majority of the time (since the pandemic) I spend at home though, so getting comfortable with lounging around can be quite the rabbit hole! So my friend suggested I watch "study with me" videos on youtube so I can somehow replicate that feeling where I feel the need to be productive when I'm with someone else who is being productitve, too. The study youtubers who do this also incorporate some bg music and do pomodoro technique, so it may be helpful for you too.
(I personally don't use the pomodoro technique mainly because I overextend my studying time as I don't like stopping in the middle of a topic, but that's just me! Medicine is also a hefty topic so 5-10 mins of break just won't do to recharge me, but at the same time I usually focus for a little over an hour at a time so I think I deserve a bit more break.)
Lastly, hopping on Discord VC with friends has helped me immensely. Again, it's the feeling that I need to be doing something because others are, too, and the fact that they can see me makes me conscious enough. It's some performative thing. You can always deafen youself so you don't get distracted when other people are talking in the call. I like turning on my camera so I can also see myself studying, idk it helps me visualize that I am productive and I should keep going. I always deafen too whenever I study.
ALSO I should mention this, but if you're very sleepy, definitely do not fight off the sleep. You're inefficiently absorbing information and wasting time you could use to recharge instead. What I do is that I take a nap, but I sleep on anywhere but my bed. I will sleep on the floor or on my chair so I don't end up falling asleep for 8 hours. I will position myself where it's a tad little uncomfortable. Do I wake up with bed sore? Sometimes! But hey at least that pain woke me up from a 1-hr power nap. My dorm mates used to make fun of me because I'd be sleeping on the bench of the study area and they'd say I look so uncomfortable and funny, but that's the whole point. People who say they'll power nap on the bed are just falling for a trap.
Hope any of these help!
Majority of the time (since the pandemic) I spend at home though, so getting comfortable with lounging around can be quite the rabbit hole! So my friend suggested I watch "study with me" videos on youtube so I can somehow replicate that feeling where I feel the need to be productive when I'm with someone else who is being productitve, too. The study youtubers who do this also incorporate some bg music and do pomodoro technique, so it may be helpful for you too.
(I personally don't use the pomodoro technique mainly because I overextend my studying time as I don't like stopping in the middle of a topic, but that's just me! Medicine is also a hefty topic so 5-10 mins of break just won't do to recharge me, but at the same time I usually focus for a little over an hour at a time so I think I deserve a bit more break.)Lastly, hopping on Discord VC with friends has helped me immensely. Again, it's the feeling that I need to be doing something because others are, too, and the fact that they can see me makes me conscious enough. It's some performative thing. You can always deafen youself so you don't get distracted when other people are talking in the call. I like turning on my camera so I can also see myself studying, idk it helps me visualize that I am productive and I should keep going. I always deafen too whenever I study.
ALSO I should mention this, but if you're very sleepy, definitely do not fight off the sleep. You're inefficiently absorbing information and wasting time you could use to recharge instead. What I do is that I take a nap, but I sleep on anywhere but my bed. I will sleep on the floor or on my chair so I don't end up falling asleep for 8 hours. I will position myself where it's a tad little uncomfortable. Do I wake up with bed sore? Sometimes! But hey at least that pain woke me up from a 1-hr power nap. My dorm mates used to make fun of me because I'd be sleeping on the bench of the study area and they'd say I look so uncomfortable and funny, but that's the whole point. People who say they'll power nap on the bed are just falling for a trap.
Hope any of these help!
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It never feels like a chore to me because I love learning new things but if it gets boring I turn on some happy music!
As someone with Asperger I 100% feel this. I think the trick is to dedicate a day to your studying and writing and not set hourly goals. Maybe set "I'll write 500 words today" or "I'll read 2 chapters after lunch" or whatever. I'd say setting "Studying for 2 hours straight" doesn't work well. It's also important to put in scheduled breaks where you actually can eat something, daydream or such.
Treats are also a good option but yeah, obviously don't go snack on them beforehand.
This is something I think about, too — at least when it comes to practicing. I might just refer to the first two replies in this thread, because this is something I feel I should continue to work on this year, as well.
It should also be noted how limited the human mind is in relation to remembering information. It's better to study AND practice in small intervals, rather than in long sessions because of this reason.
It should also be noted how limited the human mind is in relation to remembering information. It's better to study AND practice in small intervals, rather than in long sessions because of this reason.
i procrastinate a lot and almost never study. when i actually do study, which is rare, i try to put on regular music from my playlist and write with a nice fancy pen. if you want music in the background i would recommend a relaxing instrumental without words because regular songs can be distracting sometimes or just leave your phone in a different room. also set a goal for yourself, like don’t tell yourself that you’re going to answer all 20 questions on a worksheet today. if you’re doing this several days before the worksheet is due, tell yourself that you are going to do 10 questions today and you’re going to do another 10 tomorrow. i would recommend doing things ahead of time so you’re not rushed.
Identify what makes an activity fun for you and try to apply it to something you want to learn. This would be really different for everyone. For me, I’m really into hand writing and writing things in notebook. I absolutely cannot study by reading things and typing them out, I have to listen to something and hand write it. When I was in college, I’d literally hand scribe like a transcript, word for word, even the parts when the prof goes off in a tangent, what they would say (I write really fast). This would also help me not fall asleep in class lol. Then by the end of the class I’d get a highlighter and high light words of interest or things I think i need to search up on. Now that I’m out of school, I approach studying or learning new things in the same way. I’ll look up something on YouTube but I’d write down everything and go back and high light things or doodle in the margins, etc. Tbh filling out a notebook really satisfies me, so I kinda learn as I satisfy this LOL. It also makes me enjoy flipping through my notes - my notes being disorganised or unstructured doesn’t matter to me at all, I just enjoy reading through what I wrote in its entirety afterwards and the highlighted parts is what I study up more on. Ok, my method can look like a chore to some people, but I really enjoy writing things out like that and it’s the way that works for me/keeps me engaged. I guess it’s sort of an advantage for me because I enjoy learning new things, but mixing it with my love for journaling helps me focus more.
I’m one of those people who cannot study with music because I get too distracted and my way of studying is very audible/visual so I need to be submerged in that topic with no other distractions. This is the same reason it’s hard for me to work in a cafe. But I love going to libraries, especially with a friend or a study buddy.
Take breaks if you need to, get some sunlight and stretch. Also I try not to approach studying/assignments with a reward system (eg. If I finish this I’ll give myself this or allow myself to do this). Idk about others but sometimes that causes me some mental anguish if I can’t successful finish a task and I feel like I can’t focus if I’m thinking of “what I can treat myself to if I finish this”. If you want to take a break mid way or treat yourself, just do it!! Allow yourself to be flexible. You might see studying as part of your routine that way. If you cant focus on seeing a study session through, just try again another time.
I’m one of those people who cannot study with music because I get too distracted and my way of studying is very audible/visual so I need to be submerged in that topic with no other distractions. This is the same reason it’s hard for me to work in a cafe. But I love going to libraries, especially with a friend or a study buddy.
Take breaks if you need to, get some sunlight and stretch. Also I try not to approach studying/assignments with a reward system (eg. If I finish this I’ll give myself this or allow myself to do this). Idk about others but sometimes that causes me some mental anguish if I can’t successful finish a task and I feel like I can’t focus if I’m thinking of “what I can treat myself to if I finish this”. If you want to take a break mid way or treat yourself, just do it!! Allow yourself to be flexible. You might see studying as part of your routine that way. If you cant focus on seeing a study session through, just try again another time.
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Pomodoro technique saved my life in university! I use a Chrome extension called Marinara. Start with 20-minute work sessions -> 5-minute break -> after 3 work sessions, schedule a 10–20-minute (longer) break. Rinse and repeat. As you get more comfortable with the work sessions, you can experiment with progressing towards longer work sessions. My work sessions used to be 1.5 hours long, which correlated with how long it took me to finish an assignment question on average.
There are other browser apps (e.g. StayFocusd) that let you set time limits on specified websites (e.g. social media, YouTube, etc.), based on day of the week, so you have set limits on how much time you can spend per day on those websites. Also, to put into perspective, a lot of websites nowadays (social media is particularly guilty of this) is designed to be addictive.
Creating a set schedule by day of what I aim to study/work on helped me in creating routine and predictability. Having to decide "What am I working on today?" can take a mental toll, and our brains naturally love habits.
Make sure you're getting enough sleep, too. It's hard to pay attention when you're tired, let alone absorb information. Staying hydrated and nourished with nutrient-dense food is also important.
If possible, I recommend separating your study space from your relaxation/recreational space. It helps signal to your brain, "Time to focus now!" Having pre- and post-study rituals will also help to create this distinction, especially if you're unable to create separate physical spaces.
There are other browser apps (e.g. StayFocusd) that let you set time limits on specified websites (e.g. social media, YouTube, etc.), based on day of the week, so you have set limits on how much time you can spend per day on those websites. Also, to put into perspective, a lot of websites nowadays (social media is particularly guilty of this) is designed to be addictive.
Creating a set schedule by day of what I aim to study/work on helped me in creating routine and predictability. Having to decide "What am I working on today?" can take a mental toll, and our brains naturally love habits.
Make sure you're getting enough sleep, too. It's hard to pay attention when you're tired, let alone absorb information. Staying hydrated and nourished with nutrient-dense food is also important.
If possible, I recommend separating your study space from your relaxation/recreational space. It helps signal to your brain, "Time to focus now!" Having pre- and post-study rituals will also help to create this distinction, especially if you're unable to create separate physical spaces.
