I really hope my answer can help you a little, my friend.
I can see that you want to learn, but you just can't seem to get started, right?
After reading the answers of other teachers, I think that, in general, we really need to find the cause, then deal with our emotions, set reasonable goals, and work hard to achieve them. This will give us a sense of achievement and pleasure in learning, and slowly we will enter a virtuous cycle. I'm here to share with you some methods on how to deal with procrastination and set goals. I hope they will be helpful!
It's true! People are naturally game lovers, not so much lovers of learning and work. Learning and working require us to overcome difficulties and use willpower. And you also understand that if people don't learn and work, they will feel very frustrated because they have not realized their own value, right?
You're not lazy, sweetie. I can tell you're motivated, and I truly believe that with a few tweaks, you'll be on your way to a virtuous cycle and managing your studies in no time. Studying can be fun, but having the right study plan and a few helpful strategies can make all the difference.
I've got a great tip for you! It's called the magic 20-second rule, and it's perfect for dealing with procrastination.
Hey there!
I just wanted to share something I learned recently that I think you'll find interesting.
We all need willpower to get things done, but it's a limited resource. The more we use it, the more it depletes.
And every excuse for procrastination just takes up our precious willpower, making it harder for us to get started.
If we have to use up all our willpower to fight off excuses every time we want to start doing something, it won't be long before we're completely worn out.
Based on this, psychologist Shawn came up with a great idea called the "20-second rule." It's a simple way to reduce the need for willpower and help us get started on something better.
Sean once tried to form the habit of playing the guitar every day for 21 days, but it didn't work out. He says that the key to success is having that initial burst of energy to get you started.
Sean kept his guitar in the closet, and it only took 20 seconds to walk from the bedroom to the closet to get it. But, oh boy, did those 20 seconds become a real challenge! Sean tried his best to overcome this obstacle with sheer willpower, but after only four days, he just couldn't keep going.
Later on, he bought a guitar stand, put the guitar on the stand, and placed the stand in the bedroom so that the guitar was right there, within easy reach. This helped him develop the habit of playing the guitar whenever he felt like it.
This is the magic of the 20-second rule! It's a simple concept that can make a big difference in your life. Basically, if it takes more than 20 seconds to get started, it can feel really difficult to get going. But if it takes less than 20 seconds, it's super easy to get started!
The key to the "20-second rule" is to make it as easy as possible to get started. This simple yet super helpful "20-second rule" is a game-changer!
So, the easier it is to get started, the more likely you are to keep going!
If you want to get started with your learning, it can be really helpful to break down big tasks into small ones and start with the small ones. For example, if your homework today is to memorize a text, and memorization is too difficult for you, it can be hard to get started. At this point, if you say, "Let's read the text first," that might be easier and more likely to get you started. After you've read it a few times and become familiar with the content, you'll be able to memorize it slowly.
If you want to get into the habit of waking up early to practice yoga, we've got your back! You can sleep in your yoga clothes and keep a yoga mat by the bed, so that it's especially easy to start your yoga routine as soon as you get up in the morning.
You can put the books you need to read right by your bed, or set up a little study table in your bedroom so you can study whenever you want. This way, it'll be easy to develop the habit of studying at any time!
Once you've finished washing the dishes, you can easily clean the countertop next to the sink without having to deliberately pick a time to do it.
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This is a great way to apply the "20-second rule" to all aspects of our lives, studies, and work! Making good habits easier to implement helps us develop good habits and overcome procrastination.
It's so important to set yourself reasonable learning tasks and goals to really get that spark of interest going again!
There are so many ways to make learning enjoyable and to fall in love with learning!
First things first: you need to have a clear goal.
It's so important to make sure that the goals we set are specific. If you say you'll read every day, it can feel quite abstract. You can be more specific and set a goal of completing a certain number of English words, reading a certain number of pages, or completing a certain number of tests every day. This will make it more targeted and focused, which is great!
And secondly, the goal should match your ability.
It's so important to make sure that the goals we set match our abilities and that we can achieve them through our own efforts.
It's important to make sure your goal is realistic. If it's too ambitious, don't worry! You can break it down into smaller goals, just like levels in a game. Start with something simple and easy to implement to build confidence in learning. Then, gradually increase the difficulty and complete one learning task after another in a step-by-step manner.
Let's say your current vocabulary memorization level is about 10 words a day. You can set a goal to memorize 12 words a day! You can also split up the tasks you need to complete in a month and try to do one each day. For example, you could take one test in Chinese, math, and English each day.
If you feel like you can make adjustments on your own, start with something simple and then gradually increase the amount of work as you get used to it. You've got this!
This will make you feel really good about yourself and more confident in your abilities. You'll be super motivated to keep learning and make progress!
And third, don't forget to pay attention to timely feedback!
You can make a daily learning list, writing down all the learning tasks you need to complete each day. After you complete a task, give yourself a big pat on the back and feel that sense of accomplishment! Don't leave right away after ticking it off, but go ahead and enjoy that feeling of success after completing the task.
And don't forget to treat yourself! After you accomplish a big goal, like going on a trip, having a big meal, or buying something you like, give yourself a well-deserved reward. These little things will make you feel great and keep you motivated to keep learning.
When we feel a sense of accomplishment and joy while learning, it's so easy to find learning interesting and enjoy the learning process!
You've got this! Believe in yourself and give yourself positive mental suggestions.
The Pygmalion effect is a great reminder that we tend to get what we expect, not necessarily what we want. But that's okay! It's all about having the right expectations.
If you expect something with confidence and truly believe that things will go smoothly, they really will! On the other hand, if you believe that things are constantly being hindered, these obstacles will arise.
So, it's really important to pay attention to the importance of positive beliefs. When we have positive beliefs and attitudes, when we are full of confidence, and when we believe that good things will happen, and always hold onto this positive expectation, it's so important!
Because positive beliefs lead to positive actions, and positive actions often lead to positive results.
If we expect ourselves to become a certain person, we will continue to work hard in that direction, and eventually, we will really become that person. But if we always think that we are not good enough and that we cannot do it, we might get stuck.
So, always tell yourself: I believe I can learn well, I believe I can overcome the difficulties in the learning process, and I will definitely be able to complete a certain task!
Wishing you the best of luck!
Comments
I feel you on this one. It's tough when you know what to do but can't get yourself to actually do it. Maybe try setting tiny, manageable goals and reward yourself for hitting them. Also, finding a study buddy might help keep you accountable.
It sounds like you're really struggling with focus. Have you considered mixing up your environment? Sometimes a change of scenery can spark new energy. Also, breaking tasks into smaller chunks can make them less daunting.
Finding motivation is such a personal thing. What about connecting your studies to something you're passionate about or interested in? That might make the process more engaging and less like a chore.
Procrastination can be a hard habit to break. I've found that setting strict time limits for breaks and using techniques like Pomodoro can really help. Try focusing for 25 minutes, then take a 5minute break.
I used to daydream a lot too. One thing that worked for me was writing down my thoughts before starting to study. It's like clearing the clutter from your mind so you can concentrate better on the task at hand.