degenius Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 So this past week was my reading week and instead of studying I pretty much wasted it! I should be studying chemistry right now but clearly I am not haha. Anyone else in the same boat, or does anyone have any tips to stay in the books and away from the computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 *chuckles* I'm like the patron saint of procrastination. Surprisingly, this weekend I have no homework, and no tests to study for next week. I feel like I won the lottery. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degenius Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Ah man, so lucky! I have so much to do and I'm going to do it all last minute :sad01_anim: Instead of increasing my pet's intelligence I should try increasing my own XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 lol! I can't count how many hours I've wasted here and on Neo (and on Facebook) (and on DeviantArt) when I should have been studying. I think my problem is that when I don't know how to start something, I just won't start it. It's counterproductive and completely inane, but that's just how my mind works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 That's actually a pretty constant state for me. Should be studying but instead working on something for TDN. As for how to stay off the computer, make the computer your incentive to work. "I'll finish my math(s) homework, and then I'll allow myself 15 minutes to check on my pets/look at emails/chat on TDN." And hold yourself to those. Or if you feel like you have to have the computer on, try making a playlist/queue on Youtube of 5-10 songs and tell yourself you will not touch the computer until those songs have played through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degenius Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 I think my problem is that when I don't know how to start something, I just won't start it. It's counterproductive and completely inane, but that's just how my mind works. Yeah my mind works the same way! The worst for me though is when I'm part way through and then I can't figure out a question so I just do something else and never finish it! I've submitted so many incomplete assignments just because I wait to last minute to do them, get stuck on the hard problems and then convince myself that its better than a 0 so I hand it in like that :( I really need to raise my standards o_O As for how to stay off the computer, make the computer your incentive to work. "I'll finish my math(s) homework, and then I'll allow myself 15 minutes to check on my pets/look at emails/chat on TDN." And hold yourself to those. Or if you feel like you have to have the computer on, try making a playlist/queue on Youtube of 5-10 songs and tell yourself you will not touch the computer until those songs have played through. Yeah I think timing myself would be a good idea. So many times I would just go for 5 minutes and then realize and hour has passed. Sometimes though my work is on the computer, in which case I'm pretty much doomed XD multiple tabs open, 5 different distractions at once! Sometimes I feel like I should just disconnect my internet for day and only do work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Disconnecting isn't actually a bad idea. You'll be frustrated for a while, not having the familiar internet connection, but it helps. I once switched my wifi ability off and taped the button there so I couldn't switch it back on easily. I got so much more work done, once I finally got done being annoyed at the lack of internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degenius Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Oh okay, I'll try it out tomorrow then! If I disconnect it tonight then maybe I'll sleep off the annoyance and work away tomorrow :) you hopefully will not see me being an epic fail by catching me on the site lool Thanks for the help ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pang Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I have my final tomorrow. And here I am. :laughingsmiley: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miru Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 If you have firefox, this might be helpful: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/leechblock/ It lets you pick and choose sites to block and when to block them, so you can still use your computer for research/coding/whatever. You just have to avoid the temptation of resetting the timer or switching to another browser. Hopefully you have at least that much willpower! (oftentimes....I don't, especially when I have a site fully blocked. But this has helped me keep strict 30 minute limits on facebook) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suus Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I also experience this problem often... I have ADD, which means it's hard for me to concentrate and I easily get distracted. Usually when I have to do my homework, when I say to myself: I'm going to take a 10-minute break, then I set an alarm for 10 minutes. This works most of the time. You should remember that it's nicer to do things you like after you finished the things you have to do, instead of doing the things you like to do first and doing the things that you have to do at the end of the day. I hope this makes sense, it's hard to explain :* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iona Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yeah. I'm one of the worst for not studying, or leaving homework far too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degenius Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Good luck on your final! If you have firefox, this might be helpful:https://addons.mozil...don/leechblock/ I will definitely be trying this out! You should remember that it's nicer to do things you like after you finished the things you have to do, instead of doing the things you like to do first and doing the things that you have to do at the end of the day. That makes a LOT of sense. Lately I was in the habit of doing all my dailies in the morning before going to school, but I think I'm going to switch it to the end of the day. That way it becomes more of a reward for me. So turning off my internet didn't exactly do wonders for me, but timing how long i spend on the computer did! I studied for a few hours this morning and then took a 15 min. break. (Which is what I'm doing now lol!) Thanks for the help guys :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suus Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 That makes a LOT of sense. Lately I was in the habit of doing all my dailies in the morning before going to school, but I think I'm going to switch it to the end of the day. That way it becomes more of a reward for me. So turning off my internet didn't exactly do wonders for me, but timing how long i spend on the computer did! I studied for a few hours this morning and then took a 15 min. break. (Which is what I'm doing now lol!) Thanks for the help guys :) I'm glad I (and the other people here) could help you! And I'm glad that you understood what I said ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler. Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Really hard English test tomorrow no need to study :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustardbeanie Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I usually find I study best if I get up early and go to the library, or go to uni early on weekdays and study. It limits distractions and gives me more time in the afternoon/evening for being social or doing what I want to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngrace Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 it's so easy for me to get distracted lately. argh!!! i need to focus. x_x (but sadly things like neo and tdn keep getting in my way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerd4lifee Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 hahaha I should totally be studying too, I have a chemistry unit test tomorrow! I think I'll be alright though ...... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ri-chan Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Goodness gracious, next month will be exams for me. And it's hard to stay off from the computer. I should study better since I'm having tests next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknriot Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I should be doing a thousand things right now!! But what I've got planned for today is to do the homework for a drawing class, which means... well, drawing. Which I love but I have SO MUCH TO DO!!! (Which is why I'm on here instead.) Actually, the reason I'm on here is that my girlfriend/roommate is still asleep, which means I don't want to turn the lights on and wake her up. Also my marker box is incredibly noisy. So you see, I actually can't do my homework!! It's not my fault!! :guiltysmiley: :sad01_anim: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingeevee Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 ...I just finally started my Spring Break so I can FINALLY not worry about these things for week xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 HAHA this is me exactly. AP exams start Monday and I'm hanging out on the forums instead of cramming like I should be. Ah, well this board made me want to go back to studying again, kinda-ish? XD This topic has been edited by a member of staff (Spritzie) because of a violation of the forum rules. Please do not bump topics over 21 days old. Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules. Per the reason above, this topic has been LOCKED. Please contact Spritzie if you have any questions regarding this action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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