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While studying I'm rarely motivated.I dislike how I have to actually sit down and research/ re read notes that I've been over many other times already. Most of the subjects that I need to study for are boring and I have little interest in any of the topics. Normally I procrastinate, then I have to cram all my studying in the period before the class. Most of the time I don't even study at all, which leads to a failing grade most of the time....Using these study motivation hacks will hopefully help me study without constantly procrastinating.

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How to always stay motivated while studying

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How to always stay motivated while studying

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3 Minutes of THE BEST Motivation For Students to Study Hard For Exams

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Set goals when you study. Short and long, so every time you reach a goal it motivates you to reach another.

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Make a boring subject interesting! If you dislike a subject and need to study, find the little things that make it less boring.

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Is it hard for you to get motivated to study?

Let's face it...

It's so easy to watch one more video or to scroll through your social media feed one more time.

But your exams are approaching.

You have a rising sense of panic, but you don't know where to begin. The more you panic, the harder it is to get to work.

If this is the situation you're in, keep reading.

In this article, I'm going to explain 23 proven strategies that successful students use to motivate themselves to study.

Get ready to say goodbye to procrastination!

How to motivate yourself to study

When you're feeling unmotivated, taking the first step is usually the hardest part.

Here are the best ways to motivate yourself to study, so you can be as productive as possible.

1. Discover why you procrastinate

Procrastinating on your schoolwork is a complex problem that can have many different causes.

Here are some of the most common:

You've convinced yourself that your homework is beyond your abilities

Putting off your homework is a way of rebelling against your parents or teachers

You've decided the topic is boring

You're waiting for the "perfect" time to start

The task has become so overwhelming that you don't know where to start

Understanding why you procrastinate is a key first step to getting motivated.

Spend some time reflecting on what makes you procrastinate. This will enable you to identify which of the following tips will help you the most.

2. Break the material down into chunks

A major cause of procrastination is that the task ahead seems overwhelming.

That's when you need to "chunk down". Break down each task into small chunks.

Assign yourself a certain number of those chunks each day. Suddenly, you're no longer faced with a scary task, but rather a series of manageable chunks.

A chunk might be reading two pages of your textbook, completing five multiple-choice questions, or finding four reference articles on the Internet for your paper.

3. Reward yourself

Every time you complete one or two chunks, reward yourself with a short period of relaxation.

It could be five minutes on your favourite smartphone game, a short walk, or playing the guitar.

Rewarding yourself with short and enjoyable breaks is a key part of the "chunking down" technique.

4. Create a study routine

We're creatures of habit. If it's a challenge for you to get motivated to study, you can put this principle to work for you.

Habits are so powerful that once you develop a study routine, you'll find it difficult to go into relaxation mode without studying.

How should you go about creating a study routine?

The first thing to do is to set up a study schedule (see Tip #14).

Be aware, however, that habits aren't formed overnight.

Research indicates that it typically takes 20 to 30 days to form a habit. So you'll have to put in some work before this technique pays off.

5. Be clear about why you want to get good grades

One of the best ways to get motivated to study is to be very clear about why you want to get goo d grades in the first place.

Make a list of the reasons you want to do well academically.

Here are some typical reasons:

I want to learn more and develop myself

I want to develop the habit of pursuing excellence

I want to become a more focused and disciplined student

I want to get into a good school or programme

I want to have a meaningful career

I want to provide well for my family and my parents in the future

I want to know that I gave it my best shot

I want to live with no regrets

Write down your own list of reasons for studying hard, and put the list at your study desk.

Then, when you're feeling unmotivated, read the list one more time.

6. Use a mind map to organise the information

If you're like most people, chances are you've been taught to use lists to summarise information. A classic example is to-do lists.

As such, it may seem natural to use lists to summarise the information you're studying.

But there are times when mind maps are more effective than lists as a way of organising information.

Why?

Because mind maps mimic how the brain works.

When you create a mind map, you're mapping out the way your brain has processed a certain topic.

This makes it easier to get a handle on the topic. It'll also make it easier for you to retrieve that information when you need it.

You can create a mind map using pen and paper. But if you prefer to do it on your phone, tablet or computer, you can use an app like SimpleMind.

7. Make a "boring" subject interesting

When you find it difficult to study because the subject is "boring", ask yourself:

"Is the subject really boring, or does it seem that way because I have closed my mind to it?"

As G.K. Chesterton once said: "There are no boring subjects, only disinterested minds."

If you think a subject is boring, try to engage with the subject by asking yourself questions.

When was this technique or theory developed?

Who developed it?

What problem did it solve?

How would the world be different today if not for this technique or theory?

If you ask the right questions, you can make any subject interesting.

8. Understand the topic, don't just memorise it

One of the keys to effective studying is to develop an understanding of a topic rather than just memorising facts.

In some situations, rote memorisation may be necessary.

But, in general, the more years you spend in school, the more you'll be expected to understand relationships and connections between different concepts.

This will require you to apply principles to a given set of facts or to draw conclusions from a given set of facts.

Understanding a topic is far more rewarding than memorising it. So this approach to studying is not only more effective - it will keep you motivated.

9. Look for gaps in your understanding

Try giving a mini-presentation on a topic to a friend or relative. You can do this in a formal way, or you could simply talk to them about the topic.

By doing so, you'll deepen your knowledge.

But you'll also realise quickly if there are gaps in your understanding of the topic.

As Albert Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."

10. Study in short bursts

Research shows that we learn better when we study in short bursts.

It's called " spaced learning ", and the theory behind it is that learning involves the creation of memories.

Memories are formed through links between neurons. In order for these memories to become embedded, the neurons have to be left undisturbed for a period of time.

That's why we learn better in short bursts of studying. This approach gives the neurons time to "lay down" these new memories.

Read on to Tip #11 to learn about how to put this tip into practice.

11. Use the Pomodoro technique

If you want a system for studying in short bursts, try the Pomodoro technique.

Francesco Cirillo invented the technique in Italy in the late 1980s.

Using a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato ("pomodoro" means tomato in Italian), he found he could concentrate better by studying in short stretches.

Here's how to apply the Pomodoro technique:

1. Decide on the task that you'll work on

2. Set the timer for 25 minutes

3. Work on the task

4. Stop working when the timer rings

5. Put a checkmark on a piece of paper

6. If you have fewer than four checkmarks, take a 3- to 5-minute break, then repeat from Step 1

7. After four pomodoros, take a 15- to 30-minute break

8. Draw a line through the four checkmarks and start counting your checkmarks afresh

There are lots of apps to help you apply the Pomodoro technique and become a student who's better at time management. Here are some of the best apps out there.

12. Don't expect to feel motivated all the time

Strangely enough, one of the best ways to deal with a lack of motivation is to stop expecting to feel motivated all the time.

The fact is that no one feels motivated all the time.

So don't rely on feeling motivated in order to get the work done.

Sometimes the motivation just won't be there.

That's why you need a study routine and study habits, because systems always beat motivation.

13. Exercise your brain

To get motivated to study, you need to train your brain. Think of your brain as a muscle.

Developing your ability to focus is like training to be a world-class sprinter.

It's all about consistency and making gradual progress.

Continually exercise your brain, even when you're not studying.

You can do this by reading, thinking through challenging world issues, doing puzzles, or journaling.

The greater the variety of ways in which you train your brain, the stronger and more flexible your brain will become.

There are also various websites with exercises designed to train your brain. Here are three popular ones:

Just as with a physical workout, a key part of training your brain is rest and recovery. So make sure that you get at least 8 hours of sleep a night (many students even need 9 to 10 hours of sleep a night).

Nutrition is another important aspect of training your brain.

The brain needs certain fatty acids in order to function optimally. You can get these fatty acids from eating nuts, avocados and salmon. Other brain foods include:

14. Organise your time

The act of creating a study schedule is a form of commitment, so it will help you to stay motivated.

Here are some useful steps in creating a study schedule:

1. For each subject, make a list of the tasks you need to complete in order to be ready for the exam

2. Download a study schedule template and block out the times you have available each day to study

3. As far as possible, choose blocks of time that are the same each day (e.g. 3:30pm to 5:30pm) so that your study schedule is easy to remember

4. Create a daily plan which lists the most important tasks to be completed for the day

Review your study schedule at the end of each week.

Assess whether you're on track to reach your study goals by exam time. If you're not, adjust your schedule by finding additional blocks of time for studying.

15. Study in a group

Many students find it motivational to study in a group.

Of course, it's crucial that you find the right students to join the study group. These students should have the desire to learn the material well and get excellent grades.

I recommend that the study group have no more than four students. If the group is larger than four, it tends to become distracting.

Studying in a group is not only fun. It also gives everyone in the group a sense of accountability.

When you study in a group, you can make commitments to each other related to new habits you want to develop, or bad habits you want to break.

But the benefits of studying in a group don't stop there.

When you study in a group you can pool your notes together and get much better notes than any one person could possibly produce.

Also, studying in a group takes advantage of the fact that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. If there's a concept you don't understand, chances are that someone in your group will be able to explain it to you.

16. Make learning active, not passive

Passive learning is where you try to absorb information and knowledge. It's based on the idea that you're an empty vessel waiting to be filled.

But research shows that this isn't the best way to learn.

We actually construct knowledge by integrating the new material with what we already know and have already experienced.

So if you want to learn a new topic quickly and effectively, use as much active learning as you can.

Examples of active learning are:

Finding applications of the new topic in your own life

Doing case studies where the new ideas or theories are put into a specific context

Doing group projects

Reviewing and commenting on the work of your friends

Thinking of ways to apply concepts to problems you come across

17. Schedule relaxation

This may seem obvious, but when your focus is studying for an upcoming exam, it's easy to forget that you need time to relax.

Remember Point #10 and "spaced learning"?

We learn new information by creating memories. But those memories need time to be formed. That means having gaps between learning spurts.

In short, you need to schedule relaxation to recharge and learn better.

18. Exercise regularly

When you're focused on studying for a major exam, it's common to overlook exercise.

But, as far as possible, get 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

This is because regular exercise is vital if you want to study effectively and stay motivated.

Aerobic activity, such as swimming, jogging or walking, sends oxygen, blood and nutrients to your brain.

This helps you to think and concentrate.

Research even shows that short periods of light exercise immediately after studying improves the recall of new information.

19. Visualise yourself doing the task successfully

If you're having trouble with a particular task, visualise yourself completing that task successfully.

Sports psychologists have long known about the power of visualisation as a technique for accomplishing difficult tasks.

Visualisation uses the "theatre of the mind" to mentally rehearse completing challenging tasks.

It works by laying down neural pathways in the brain. When you repeatedly visualise yourself completing a task, it makes it easier to perform the task in reality.

So spend a few minutes every day visualising yourself successfully completing your various study-related tasks - especially if you find them daunting.

20. Remind yourself that this won't go on forever

Studying for exams can seem like an endless marathon, but it does have an end date.

Remind yourself of this, particularly on days when you feel overwhelmed or unmotivated.

Telling yourself that "this won't go on forever" will allow you to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel.

But it will also make you study harder, because you know that you have urgent tasks at hand.

21. Focus on the process, not the result

When you're studying, it's often difficult to see the fruit of your labour, especially at the beginning.

That's why you should focus on the process, not the result.

Did you complete most of your planned tasks today? Congratulate yourself.

Did you stick to your study schedule in general today? Maintain your focus.

Did you put your phone in another room when you were studying, so you wouldn't be distracted? Keep it up.

Remember, it's habits that you're trying to form.

If you get the process right, the results will follow.

22. Get rid of distractions

This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's amazing how many students try to study with one eye on their textbook and the other eye on their social media feed.

It's almost as if they want to be distracted.

List all the common distractions you face when you're studying. Do your best to eliminate every single one of them.

For example, you could:

Turn off your Internet access

Put your phone on flight mode

Put your phone in another room

Mute your group chats

Use earplugs

Delete all the games on your phone, tablet and computer

23. If you don't feel like starting, set a timer for 5 minutes

Sometimes, the hardest part of anything is simply starting.

But the fear of doing something is almost always worse than the actual doing. Once you start, you'll find it wasn't as bad as you thought.

So if you don't feel like getting to work, set a timer for 5 minutes.

You can tell yourself that once those 5 minutes are up, you can stop work.

But, in all likelihood, you would have got some momentum going, so you'll continue.

I hope these words of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe will inspire you:

"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."

Conclusion

The keys to getting motivated to study are organising your time and work, and knowing how to use your mind effectively.

That's what I've shown you in this article: 23 tips for organising your time, developing the right mindset, and using your brain in the most efficient way possible.

(Download the free PDF below to learn 7 bonus tips.)

Follow these tips for studying smart - not hard - and you'll soon be on your way to becoming a successful student who doesn't procrastinate!
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Study Tips + Motivation & Lifehacks for School!

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Create a study space just for you. It should be comfortable and somewhere where you can concentrate.

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Some people say that the hardest step in studying is to get started. Once you have taken the first step, the rest is easy, they suggest.

Other people, however, find it difficult to stay motivated when studying, especially when the end seems a long way away.

This situation arises, for example, when you are revising for exams that are still some months away. It can also be difficult to keep up the motivation with a long or extended piece of work, such as an extended essay or dissertation, or even a professional qualification.

This page provides some advice to help you remain motivated while studying, and can also be used by parents to help motivate young people and children studying for exams.

A Strategy for You
There is no single strategy that will work for everyone in supporting ongoing motivation.
However, there are plenty of options that you can try, to see if they work for you. If they do, you should incorporate them into your ongoing strategy. If not, then put them aside and try something else.
The important thing is whether your strategy keeps you motivated, not whether other people agree with you.
Here, therefore, are our top tips for staying motivated.

1. Break the task down into manageable chunks
A big task, such as writing a dissertation, or revising for an extended period, can be demotivating because it seems so big.
Breaking the task down into manageable chunks can therefore help make it seem less daunting.

For example, if you are undertaking a piece of research leading to a dissertation, you might set yourself a period of time to do your literature review. After that, you would plan to develop a proposal for your research methods within a certain period, then do the research. As you start to pull together your results, you may realise that you need to do more research, so that part might be iterative. The point is to have clear sections and tasks to do, to make it simpler.

2. Keep your end goal in mind-but also use interim goals on the way
One of the best ways to stay motivated is to remember why you are studying in the first place.
' Getting good exam results ' is not necessarily very motivating. Instead, you need to look beyond that to what the exam results will get you, whether that is a place at your chosen school or university, or a new job. The more detail you can provide for your goal, the easier it will be to keep in mind.
However, even an end goal may not be enough to keep you going, especially over a long period.
A system of interim goals and suitable rewards may also be needed. This is likely to be particularly true for children and young people who are starting a long period of study for the first time, and who may find it harder to see the end point, but also applies to others. You will need to work out whether you are better with a small reward daily, or after each task, or a rather bigger reward saved up for the week or month.

Suitable rewards include time off, treats and visits, but should be things that you really want, to keep you motivated. Set yourself a budget ahead of time if necessary.

3. Get into a study routine
It is generally easier to stay motivated if your studying becomes part of your everyday life and routine.
For example, you might choose to get up an hour earlier, and spend that hour studying each day, or work every other evening, or perhaps study for one day a week. That way, it is easier to avoid being distracted during your study time, because you know that it is set aside for a purpose. Your friends and family will also get to know when your study time happens, and hopefully avoid you then.

You should also ensure that when you start your study period, you minimise distractions. For example, put away or switch off your phone, so that you are not tempted to check it.

4. Try different study approaches
Especially when you first start studying, you will not necessarily know what works for you.
It is therefore worth trying different approaches, to see which you find most productive.

It is also worth varying your studying to keep you interested. Some days you may want to look at one subject, and try another on a different day. You may also find it helpful to vary your style of working. You could, for example, try working in different places, and varying whether you work alone or with friends.

You could also try different types of activities. Options include reading over your notes, writing a mind map or drawing pictures, making up songs or poems to help you remember facts, doing practice questions, or even teaching something to your friends, and having them teach you something you find difficult. Meeting as a group to share and discuss exam answers prepared by each person can give you a helpful critique of your own answer, and also help you think of other ideas.

It all helps to keep you interested and motivated, and stop you getting stale.
This need for variety is another reason to break your studying down into tasks, so that you can start a new one if you are finding one especially hard to manage.
5. Don't let your studying take over your life

When you start a long course of study, whether a degree course or a period of study for professional exams, it can feel like it is all-important. This is especially true when exams loom.
However, it is important not to allow your studying to take over your life.
Especially when you are going to be studying for some months, or even years, you need to make sure that you build in time for family, friends, and exercise, to keep you feeling healthy in mind and body.

For more about this, see our pages on Personal Skills for Mind and Body.

There is no 'one size fits all'
There are plenty of people to tell you that they have the answer to staying motivated while studying. They may have the answer for them, but only you can work out the answer for you. This page may, however, provide some ideas to help you work out a strategy that will work for you. You may also find our quick quiz, How Self-Motivated are You? helpful.

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Here are 8 questions to ask about getting motivated and improving your study habits (but keep reading to learn more!):

1. Do you have any goals?

2. Do you have a study space?

3. Have you made a schedule?

4. Are you ready to just study?

5. Have you made a study playlist?

6. Are you motivated?

7. What are some nice things you can do for yourself?

8. How does studying make you feel?

Drumming up the motivation to study is one of the biggest daily struggles for most students. With classes, extracurricular activities, and work, it is no surprise that when you find a shred of free time the last thing you would want to do is study. So we've put together a list of our 8 sure-fire ways on how to get motivated to study and improve your study habits.

1. Set goals

If you've read our other study tips and tricks, you've probably heard us say this more than once but setting S.M.A.R.T goals for yourself is one of the easiest ways to increase your motivation. Setting both long- and short-term goals will help you to keep the end in sight as you slog through 15 chapters of organic chemistry. Just be sure that your goals are both realistic and challenging so that you're meeting them and getting the full benefit of them!

Pro tip: Posting your goals where you will see them every day is a great way to stay mindful of them and your progress. I always made myself a sign to hang on the shelf above my desk with my goal GPA for the semester. That way I had a physical reminder to look at every day, and I got to craft something fun!

2. Create your perfect study space

It is amazing what the environment around you can do to for your mental state. Organizing your desk so that everything you need is within reach is a great way to get a head start on your study session. If your study space is your room, pick up a little! The act of picking up your daily clutter (we all have at least a little) will help you to declutter your mind a be prepared to crack the books.

3. Set a schedule

Set a study schedule (like a time of the week or the day). It's a great way to keep procrastination out of your daily life. By setting aside a certain of time, you will not only insure that you have enough time to complete your assignments and study for your exams, you'll also begin to make studying a normal part of your daily routine.

4. Just DO it!

The hardest part of pretty much anything is starting. But no matter how much you hate math or history or doing the dishes, it's usually not so bad once you've gotten started. Set yourself a goal of studying for a solid 15-20 minutes without a break and see how you feel when the time is up. Chances are, you'll be able to commit to another 15-20 minutes.

5. Pump up the jam

A pretty common way to get motivated for the gym is to listen to music that motivates you. But, did you know that it works the same way for studying? Put on something you know pumps you up and let it fuel your mindset before you start your study session. I like to listen to ACDC "Back In Black" or Walk Off the Earth "Rule The World" before switching to my favorite focus playlist.

Take a look at our post on how music (found on Spotify) can aid your study session for more awesome study jams!

6. Give yourself a pep-talk

This may make you feel silly at first but looking in a mirror and talking yourself up can actually help you to feel motivated to complete whatever tasks you've got on your to do list. Try starting with telling yourself your goal for this study session, then work your way up to your long term goals. While you're at it, throw in some things that you think are great about yourself like your amazing taste in sneakers or your killer baking skills. There's nothing better than a confidence boost from a compliment to help you get into the right headspace.

7. Reward yourself

Each time you check off one of your study goals or make a breakthrough on a tough subject, reward yourself! Get yourself anything from a doughnut to a sweet new longboard depending on the goal. It's depressing to work really hard on something and feel like no one knows or appreciates all of the hard work you're doing. So rewarding yourself with a dinner out or a trip to the five dollar movie bin is a great way to show yourself some love.

8. Write down how you feel after

This may sound strange, but you know how great you feel when you hit a big goal or finally finish that big paper? Writing down how good you feel after completing a tough task can work as great motivation the next time you're having trouble getting started. Keep a notebook in your backpack and write down your triumphs. That way, each time you need a little extra push, you've got a whole book full of success!

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