Issues. | Page 1 | [ School ] | Guild Forums

Gaia Guilds

Advice, please [The help and support guild for Gaians]

Back to Guilds

If you have questions or need advice on anything... We're here to help.

Tags: Advice, Discussion, Relationships, Friendships, Rant

[ School ]

Issues.

Death the Kid CDO
Crew

Offline

Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 9:53 pm

Okay. So, for reasons that I'm not sure of at this moment, I totally slacked off at college this semester. I mean, I actually skipped my finals, I was such a slacker. I wasn't motivated, mostly because I was pretty depressed this semester, but also because my boyfriend tempted me away from school. But...School is very important to me, and my father and the rest of my family is very very proud of me. And...more than anything, i hate disappointing my family and (even worse) myself.

I am going to re-take the classes, and get A's on them, one way or another. But my question is...does anyone have any advice on how to stay focused and not slack off, even if you want to?

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:36 pm

I'm about to graduate, and let me tell you, I have seriously slacked off this year. Lucky for me I pulled it together, but I could have flunked out.

If you really want to motivate yourself, you have to put your priorities in order. Think about what is really important to you. If you need a visual, make a list.

Once you realize how important your education is, you will find ways to motivate yourself. For example, set small goals for yourself. Try to finish your assignments before they are due. Maybe reward yourself for accomplishing your goals.

It's not easy, but if you are determined, you can do it. :]

Good luck!

Bloody-Melons
Vice Captain

Dangerous Lunatic

8,275 Points

Offline

Tama Hoshi
Captain

Aged Gaian

3,150 Points

Offline

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 1:00 am

I had a really hard time with this too when I was in school. I found that it was easier to get things done while I was in class, and do them right after class. Go ahead and get them done and out of the way... then treat yourself to a movie or lunch after all your work is done. Then at the end of the quarter/semester you and a bunch of friends go out and celebrate and have fun.

BUT the thing to remember is you cannot do the celebrating part if the work does not get done. That is your motivation. Also think of it this way... when you graduate and get the job you want... you will not be able to afford the luxury of putting things off till the last min. Every second counts, the faster it gets done the better things look which means more money in your pocket.

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:00 pm

sorry to tell you this but you might have to cut time with your bf and really buckle down and focus go somewhere like a private room alone in the library and lock the door so you are not bothered that helps me a little and tea and get comfy

inu_fan77777

Offline

[ School ]

Welcome to Gaia! ::

Gaia Guilds

Advice, please [The help and support guild for Gaians]

Quick Reply

More Information