Lacking motivation

Hey, I know there are probably loads of threads about this but at the moment i'm seriously lacking in motivation. I tend to leave things for the last minute knowing that i can acheive fairly good results but I want to be prepared.

I know its not a concentration problem as when I do work I do a lot of it but just have problems getting started.

Any ideas would be useful, and I have my own suggestion to myself
1. Stay off internet chat rooms would be a start

Reply 1

Resit1

OP

1

Thing is I should know this already as I'm in my first year at uni. I've done GCSE's and A levels so i know i need to work hard but it doesnt make any difference even though i failed my A levels i'm still not motivated.

I think it is the fact that I know I can get fairly good results without much work. But I want to get good results and be in a good frame of mind.

Any other ideas at all?

Thanks.

Reply 2

Angel-J

3

I'm in the same position as you, wish I could help cos I really wish I was able to do my work with loads of time to spare, but I'm just not motivated enough and something else is always more appealing :frown:

Reply 3

BlackHawk

17

Well, first of all look at your lifestyle. If you aren't studying, what are you doing? If all you do is watch TV or go on the internet then of course you are going to be lacking in motivation as your lifestyle in general lacks motivation.

Reply 4

Emperor Wu

BlackHawk

Well, first of all look at your lifestyle. If you aren't studying, what are you doing? If all you do is watch TV or go on the internet then of course you are going to be lacking in motivation as your lifestyle in general lacks motivation.

Indeed.
For about a year I spent most of my time on the internet and subsequently became inactive. I'm not a great socialist now or anything but I'm doing college, intending on resitting my A levels and then going off to uni.

You need to adjust your lifestyle in order to gain motiviation. I'd recommend some sort of timetable to help. It's basic but it does the job. Ever wondered why routine is so important to children? It's the same for adults, except we can afford surprises and changes. :smile:

If the problems perhaps lie a little deeper, as mine did, then maybe speak with your GP. Depression brought about my lack of motivation but there are a number of things that can occur that cause this and they can usually be treated. Are you sleeping properly?

Reply 5

Resit1

OP

1

I'm sleeping fine except the fact that I can't sleep past 8 in the morning which is pretty good.

I have a time table but cant seem to stick with it. I spend most of my time in the pool or talking with friends. Sometimes about the work sometimes not. I'm not constantly on the internet and I dont have a TV so thats not a distraction. Now even the woods behind my halls are more intresting as I go there to read fiction books.

Reply 6

BlackHawk

17

Do you do any sports, exercise or have healthy eating habits?

Reply 7

Resit1

OP

1

I swim and walk as well as shopping and I try to have at least 4 to 6 fruit and veg a day. With salmon and tuna once a week. I think this lack of motivation may be because i cant get into thr right frame of mind and was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to over come it.

Reply 8

Emperor Wu

It's possibly a form of writers block. I get that a LOT, which is a real pain in the bahooky. I personally find music helps as it's a big influence in my life. Spending time with friends, reading and taking walks also help, as does watching the sun set and rise. :love:

I find that if you do the things you love, and I mean love, then you can overcome it. Take your passions - the things that make your heart palpitate, your hands tremor with excitement, that spark so many emotions you almost can't control yourself - and do them! Do the things you adore but might never normally do, maybe because you're embarrassed or because it's 'uncool' or whatever. I'm a creative and emotionally expressive person so doing things that bring out those sides of me are what unblock my psychological plug hole.

It's the most I can suggest: do what makes you feel good, even if it makes you feel silly. I once started to sing while walking in the centre for no real reason. Not long after my muse came to me (with ear plugs). ^_^ Felt like a total wally but it was worth it.

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