Preparing for postgraduate entrance exams after college graduation, experiencing a lack of motivation to study, are there any coping strategies?

Hello, classmate. I can see you're feeling confused, and I'm here to support you!

I think you've set yourself an exam review plan.

Have you set your goals too high? It's possible that you've realized you won't be able to achieve them.

When you realize you can't get it all done, you'll avoid studying.

So you can set yourself a new goal for your exam review.

It's a goal you can reach if you put in a little extra effort.

For instance, you could set a goal of reading one page a day.

I had read Mr. Li Songwei's book (5% Change), and there was a case in it that was very similar to yours.

In the book, Mr. Li gives the correspondent of the case a reply; he suggests that even if he didn't study that day, he should give himself a summary before going to bed: "I didn't read anything today, so I'm further away from my goal of success in the exam."

If the case correspondent had reviewed that day, he could also give himself a summary before going to bed: "I was really productive today because I reviewed, so I'm one step closer to the goal of success in the exam."

If you're studying alone, it can be tough to keep going.

It might be a good idea to see if there are any other people taking the postgraduate entrance exam this year who are in the same boat as you.

If you have the chance, I think you'll find it's much more effective to learn together than by yourself.

I really hope you can find a solution to the problem you're having soon.

That's all I have to say for now.

I hope my response has been helpful and inspiring to you, my fellow colleague. I am the answer, and I study hard every day.

Best wishes from all of us here at Yixinli!

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I hope my answer can be of some help to you.

It might be helpful to think of the postgraduate entrance exam as a long battle, rather than a sudden attack. While it's not about making sudden changes, it is about perseverance. If you make a good study plan and review step by step, you'll likely find that the results are not too bad. I'd be happy to share some of my experience preparing for the exam and adjusting my mentality with you.

Studying with a partner can be a great way to exchange information and support each other, which can also help to keep you motivated to prepare for the exam.

The Hawthorne effect in psychology suggests that when we are in a supportive group, our learning and work efficiency may be enhanced. If you are able to join a supportive learning group, for example, you might consider forming a study group with the other people in your class who are taking the postgraduate entrance exam. Such a group could exchange information about the exam and support each other on the way to the postgraduate entrance exam. This could help to alleviate feelings of helplessness and loneliness, and provide motivation to prepare for the exam.

It might also be helpful to seek out some psychological support groups where you can talk about your own difficulties and release pent-up emotions, which could help you prepare for the exam more easily.

2. You might find it helpful to draw inspiration from the experiences of others by reading some motivational stories.

Before the postgraduate entrance exam, I found it helpful to read an inspirational story about the exam. The book included many real-life stories of success, which gave me confidence in my ability to succeed. The stories also shared valuable insights on study plans, learning methods, and psychological adjustment. By learning from the experiences of others who have faced similar challenges, we can gain determination and a more methodical approach.

You might also consider talking to some seniors who have successfully passed the exam. They could offer you valuable insights and guidance. You can also share your own concerns and listen to their advice and experience sharing, which might provide you with inspiration, growth, and strength.

3. You may find it helpful to create a reasonable study plan and work through it step by step, offering yourself positive feedback along the way. With the right approach, I believe you can persevere until the end.

It is thought that the key to good learning results is not to force yourself to study, but to have a good learning efficiency and sufficient motivation to study. Therefore, it may be helpful to set a reasonable learning plan. You may wish to refer to the SMART principle to set reasonable learning goals that are specific and executable, match your abilities, and allow you to give yourself timely positive feedback, so that you can gradually build up internal motivation.

I recall that when I was preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam, I found it helpful to break down the big goals into each month and then each day. Then, I would systematically complete my small learning goals each day, checking them off as I went along and giving myself positive feedback. If I felt that a goal was not realistic, I would adjust it as needed, ensuring that I could ultimately complete the big goal. For instance, the major course required me to read the book three times. The first time, I would skim to get an overview, the second time I would read it carefully to memorize relevant knowledge points, and the third time I would go back to fill in any gaps. Additionally, I would do the practice questions three times and the real exam questions three times.

I would then divide these larger goals into smaller, more manageable monthly goals, and finally, I would break them down even further to a daily level. In the beginning, I focused on reading a certain number of pages per day, and later on, I worked on doing a specific number of past papers each day.

I am happy to say that my review was very effective, and I was eventually admitted to the ideal school.

I hope this is helpful for you. I wish you success and good luck!

Hello, classmate. I am honored to answer your question.

I am going to take the postgraduate entrance exam, despite my initial reluctance to study. I find it difficult to concentrate on lectures and I feel like I am unable to learn effectively. However, I am aware that I have to take the exam and I am going to do it. I am also experiencing some tiredness and anxiety, but I am determined to find a way to overcome my school refusal.

1. Look at this matter calmly. You are experiencing the burnout period of postgraduate entrance examinations, which is a common phenomenon among students taking these exams. There is no need to rush; understanding that this is a common experience can help reduce anxiety.

Set goals. Having goals gives you motivation, mobilizes your internal drive, and makes you interested in what you are doing.

Don't set goals that are too high or too far away. Start with short-term goals, small goals that are easy to achieve, and don't let them dampen your enthusiasm for learning.

3. Learn to relax and reduce stress. During the learning process, regularly arrange some activities that interest you, such as sports, outings, mindfulness meditation, listening to music, and relaxing your mind. You will not become tired and bored if you learn with a relaxed mind.

Fourth, seek professional psychological counseling. If you cannot regulate yourself, you should seek professional psychological counseling to systematically and thoroughly resolve your distress.

Adjust your mindset, move towards your set goals with ease, and stop putting too much pressure on yourself. You will change your attitude towards learning and see a different you.

Success is yours for the taking.