My journal by Emily Longnecker

stop wasting time

emilylongnecker1 — 2024-09-04 17:50:51 UTC

In this video, Thomas Frank discussed how to stop wasting time on the internet and get back on track with your life. The first tip that was discussed was getting website blockers and extensions, this allows you to stop going on to distracting websites while doing work. The second tip that is useful when dealing with the temptation of the internet is using a school computer or a public libary that does not have your favorite software or social media sites are blocked. One thing to note is be self aware of when you are being distracted and spending to much time on the internet. The first step in solving the problem is acknowledging that you do have a problem. Going off from that you can start by removing small things at first instead of just trying to quit cold turkey because that can lead to more temptation in the end. In conclusion, the internet is a very useful but dangerous thing to use and you need to be aware of the issues with the internet.

motivation

emilylongnecker1 — 2024-09-04 18:03:24 UTC

when having a lot of free time on your hands and not being in school for 8 hours a day. However, when you study and make a good routine of studying you can see better results than compared to when you don't study at all. Being a college student myself, one thing that has helped me study and have the motivation to study is making a whole day or plan of study. For example instead of just going into my room to study and having the opportunity to be distracted in my room I go to the coffee shop. Leaving my house and going to coffee shops or the library has helped me not only gain motivation to study but it has also helped with limiting distractions. Also, it might seem bad at the moment but looking at the result is also very rewarding and can be used as a motivator.

Habits that people should practice

emilylongnecker1 — 2024-09-09 17:16:28 UTC

If you are not living a good student life and want to change here are some habits that you should practice to have a better student life. The way you start your day it the image that you set for the rest of the day. One easy to change or improve is your social life. Improving your social life can cause you to be happier and not feel as lonely and when you are lonely you tend not to feel motivated to do school work or participate as well.

emilylongnecker1 — 2024-09-09 17:19:39 UTC

One way to be a better student is by setting short-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals are easier for people to achieve and have more motivation then long-term

emilylongnecker1 — 2024-09-09 17:21:28 UTC

Staying organized is a key way to help you be a good student. Planning and having an idea is the best way to do it when first starting out.