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How do people push aside emotional issues and concentrate fully on their studies/ exams. I've recently broken up with my bf and I keep thinking about him, me, him & me. It gets so tiring. I also have no social life. I don't even know if I want one.. well a typical one. I wouldn't mind chilling with some friends but I hardly see any and the friendships I've made in the past are weak and we've drifted. I sort of feel pretty boring, but I don't know how to get the balance between studying and having a 'life'. I end up procrastinating and worrying because the workload is pretty heavy.
Studying is difficult and I want to go to university but I'm feeling overwhelmed by everything and being distracted by anything!
Studying is difficult and I want to go to university but I'm feeling overwhelmed by everything and being distracted by anything!
Reply 2
Heavy workload often leads to procrastination. You don't know where to begin, thats why 
I am experiencing this myself with my masters at Ox. Cannot say much other than in terms of procrastination combined with worry, your NOT the only one
I am experiencing this myself with my masters at Ox. Cannot say much other than in terms of procrastination combined with worry, your NOT the only oneReply 3
well - i think that you need to find something that you really enjoy - something that will actualy take your mind off of things - for me its was taekwando - i am sure that if you are able to occupy yourself like this whenever you have free time - your mind will be able to move on slowly
Well procrastination is something you must deal with immediately. I'm a bit of a putter-offer myself, but it feels really good to get something out of the way.
If it's any consolation, your post does ring a few bells to me. So you're not the only one, dear.
Unfortunately, I don't have any good motives for studying. I do most of my work out of a fear of being useless; seems as if I get over procrastination by thinking about what might happen if I don't complete my homework. Perhaps there's a bit of inferiority complex in there too.
I stopped working so hard once someone forced me to accept that I was competent at the subjects that I do. Kinda wish that he didn't, actually...
In any case, when I don't have anything to do, sometimes I do a bit of studying to make sure I don't let my mind wander, because that doesn't usually bode well.
If I do want to have a good study session, I always get a bottle of water (so I don't have an excuse to get up) and all equipment necessary beforehand. Next, classical music has always helped. It doesn't help you concentrate that much - I just like classical music.
Actually, if you listen to something complex like Mozart, it can distract your thoughts - I find this helpful when I want to stop thinking about anything, whatsoever.
Anyway. I'll conclude my worthless contribution. Best of luck with everything, though!
If it's any consolation, your post does ring a few bells to me. So you're not the only one, dear.
Unfortunately, I don't have any good motives for studying. I do most of my work out of a fear of being useless; seems as if I get over procrastination by thinking about what might happen if I don't complete my homework. Perhaps there's a bit of inferiority complex in there too.
I stopped working so hard once someone forced me to accept that I was competent at the subjects that I do. Kinda wish that he didn't, actually...
In any case, when I don't have anything to do, sometimes I do a bit of studying to make sure I don't let my mind wander, because that doesn't usually bode well.
If I do want to have a good study session, I always get a bottle of water (so I don't have an excuse to get up) and all equipment necessary beforehand. Next, classical music has always helped. It doesn't help you concentrate that much - I just like classical music.
Actually, if you listen to something complex like Mozart, it can distract your thoughts - I find this helpful when I want to stop thinking about anything, whatsoever.
Anyway. I'll conclude my worthless contribution. Best of luck with everything, though!
Reply 5
Not worthless at all! Thank you. I find myself overly emotional and whereas in the past I would express my feelings by writing or doing something creative I find that side of myself to be shut off.
I wish I could fit everything together... all the jigsaw pieces and allow them to fall where I want them to fall e.g. study, write poetry, think.. .instead of think think think cry!
I wish I could fit everything together... all the jigsaw pieces and allow them to fall where I want them to fall e.g. study, write poetry, think.. .instead of think think think cry!
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