I have a HUGE issue at the moment, and this issue is motivation. There are two reasons for this - my mock grades and my 'future'.
You're probably thinking just because you got bad mock grades doesn't mean you will get them in the real thing. The thing is that's not the problem. I did really well in my mocks (7A*s, 3As and 1B) and now you're probably really confused why I'm moaning. These results have de-motivated me because I feel like I won't get those grades in the real things and if I don't do as well (get mainly As) I will feel really disappointed - even though they are great grades.
The other issue is my lack of 'vision' for my future. I have no idea what I'm working for and it's really hard to put 100% of effort into this revision when I don't know what my end goal is. If I was like "I want to get into Cambridge to study Medicine" - I would be motivated because I can see where I want to get to. But right now I have no idea and it almost feels like I'm walking in a pitch-black tunnel...
I'm putting in so much effort during the holidays but I'm feeling extremely demotivated to begin the revision and 'install' it into my mind.
So how can I motivate myself? I've got music I like playing each day and have food that is rewarding - but I really need a boost. I watch videos and read posts about people's GCSE results and they help, but I still feel extremely demotivated!
Hopefully you can see where I am coming from?!