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how do i get into studying

i have so many exams coming up however i cant get into studying. i rlly want to but im just too lazy. how do i fix this habit of mine????? :frown:

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Reply 1

emm4nuella

Debate & Current Affairs Helper, Study Forum Helper

Original post by urmm

i have so many exams coming up however i cant get into studying. i rlly want to but im just too lazy. how do i fix this habit of mine????? :frown:

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what type of exams? gcses, a levels, mock exams?

Reply 2

urmm

Original post by emm4nuella

what type of exams? gcses, a levels, mock exams?

gcses im gonna die if i failllllllllll

Reply 3

AlanKawa1967

What helped me was doing lots of bite sized sessions. I would revise for 15 mins, then take a 5 min break and keep repeating this for a couple hours. Eventually I got tired of taking the breaks and started doing 30 mins then 5 min break. Hope this helps!

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

You could try revising with studious friends. If they won't distract you, they might encourage you to not stop.

Reply 5

urmm

Original post by AlanKawa1967

thank uu

Reply 6

urmm

Original post by Anonymous

You could try revising with studious friends. If they won't distract you, they might encourage you to not stop.

i tried and we just end up talking non-stop :frown:

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Reply 7

emilygwynneth

Original post by urmm

i tried and we just end up talking non-stop :frown:

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why don't you try and do 'no talking face times', strictly with your mics off while you all study. then you're body doubling with other people.

Reply 8

De Montfort University

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Original post by urmm

i have so many exams coming up however i cant get into studying. i rlly want to but im just too lazy. how do i fix this habit of mine????? :frown:

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Hey there 😀

It is really tough when you have the desire to study but feel stuck in a cycle of procrastination. First, know that you are not alone. Many people struggle with this. I have been there as well. Luckily, it is something that can be worked through with some strategies.

In my case, it is about breaking it down and making a study plan. Motivation weakens when I am unsure where to begin, how to start, what tasks to tackle, and how much time they will consume. Therefore, when I want to get in the right mindset, I always kick off my exam preparation by crafting a schedule that keeps me on course and accommodates long enough breaks and unexpected delays, avoiding overwhelming discouragement from overestimating my capabilities.

I start by immersing myself in familiarising with the exam content. Once I have pinpointed the topics to cover, I organise them into manageable chunks, allocating weeks or days based on the exam's scope and my available time. Creating a feasible study plan has been pivotal in getting myself in the right revision mindset, significantly reducing stress associated with the fear of failure and not meeting deadlines.

Remember one thing: Do not be too hard on yourself for feeling this way. Recognise that it is okay to struggle sometimes, and every small step you take towards studying is progress!

I hope it was helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Take care,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University

Reply 9

urmm

Original post by emilygwynneth

why don't you try and do 'no talking face times', strictly with your mics off while you all study. then you're body doubling with other people.

YOU ARE AMAZZZZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! Omg we actually tried this. we still talked for like an hour but we still studied quite a bit. TYYY

Reply 10

urmm

Original post by De Montfort University

Hey there 😀
It is really tough when you have the desire to study but feel stuck in a cycle of procrastination. First, know that you are not alone. Many people struggle with this. I have been there as well. Luckily, it is something that can be worked through with some strategies.
In my case, it is about breaking it down and making a study plan. Motivation weakens when I am unsure where to begin, how to start, what tasks to tackle, and how much time they will consume. Therefore, when I want to get in the right mindset, I always kick off my exam preparation by crafting a schedule that keeps me on course and accommodates long enough breaks and unexpected delays, avoiding overwhelming discouragement from overestimating my capabilities.
I start by immersing myself in familiarising with the exam content. Once I have pinpointed the topics to cover, I organise them into manageable chunks, allocating weeks or days based on the exam's scope and my available time. Creating a feasible study plan has been pivotal in getting myself in the right revision mindset, significantly reducing stress associated with the fear of failure and not meeting deadlines.
Remember one thing: Do not be too hard on yourself for feeling this way. Recognise that it is okay to struggle sometimes, and every small step you take towards studying is progress!
I hope it was helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.
Take care,
Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University

thank youuu i will try and make a proper study plan today. normally my studyplan are too much for me cuz i expect too much for myself but i will do manageable timings first. once again thankss!!

Reply 11

UCLan Student

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Original post by urmm

i have so many exams coming up however i cant get into studying. i rlly want to but im just too lazy. how do i fix this habit of mine????? :frown:

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Hey @urmm

This is super common, especially around the end of exams! I would try the pomodoro method - this really works for me! You do 25 minutes on, 5 minute break and repeat a few of these cycles. I found this really helpful as it makes it all feel much more manageable as it's in short bursts rather than one big study session.

As others have said, try studying in a small group as this can help to motivate you as well! I always find I end up chatting to people but some people find it really helpful!

I hope this helps!

-Rebecca, UCLan