☆ How to overcome laziness while studying

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 ~ ~Make your goals manageable Setting unrealistic goals and taking on too much can lead to burn out. While not an actual clinical diagnosis, the symptoms of burnout are recognized by medical professionals. Job burnout can cause exhaustion, loss of interest and motivation, and a longing to escape. ~Don’t expect yourself to be perfect Perfectionism is on the rise and it’s taking a psychological toll. One 2017 study that looked at college students between 1989 and 2016 found an increase in perfectionism over the years. Researchers noted “young people [are] now facing more competitive environments, more unrealistic expectations, and more anxious and controlling parents than generations before.” ~Use positive instead of negative self-talk Negative self-talk can derail your efforts to get things done in every aspect of your life. Telling yourself that you’re a lazy person is a form of negative self-talk. You can stop your negative internal voice by practicing positive self-talk. Instead of saying, “There’s no way I can get this done,” say, “I’ll give it my all to make it happen.” ~Create a plan of action Planning how you will get something done can make it easier to get there. Be realistic about how much time, effort, and other factors are needed to meet your goal and create an action plan. Having a plan will provide direction and confidence that can help even if you hit a hurdle along the way ~Use your strengths Take a moment to think about what your strengths are when setting goals or gearing up to tackle a task. Try to apply them to different aspects of a task to help you get things done. Research has shown that focusing on strengths increases productivity, positive feelings, and engagement in work. ~Recognize your accomplishments along the way Patting yourself on the back for a job well done can help motivate you to keep going. Consider writing down all of your accomplishments along the way in everything you do, whether at work or home. It’s a great way to boost your confidence and positivity, and fuel you to carry on. ~Ask for help Many people believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness. But not asking for help could be setting you up for failure. A 2018 studyTrusted Source found that people who don’t ask coworkers for help were more likely to be dissatisfied in their jobs and had lower levels of job performance ~Avoid distraction We all have our favorite distractions we turn to when we’re just not feeling like doing a task — whether it’s scrolling through social media or playing with a pet. Find ways to make your distractions less accessible. This can mean finding a quiet place to work, like the library or an empty room, or using an app to block sites that you scroll mindlessly when you should be on task. ~Make tedious tasks fun We tend to avoid jobs that we find boring or tedious. Chores like cleaning the gutters or bathroom will never be loads of fun, but you can make them more enjoyable. ~Reward yourself Getting a job done is a reward in itself, but some people are driven by external rewards. Focus on what you’ll gain from getting something done, like getting closer to a promotion, or reward yourself for a job well done.  ~Set Achievable Goals One issue that may arise when studying is determining where to begin. Students are frequently overwhelmed with larger projects and how to begin and complete them on time. The best thing to do at times like these is to start it off and take it really easy. ~Take breaks Nobody wants to sit in a library for days on end staring at a stack of books or study the night before the exams and get exhausted the next day. So, students should learn to efficiently manage their time and take small breaks between their study sessions. ~Maintain a Stipulated Time for Studying Every Day Success is achieved by self-discipline and hard work. That is the sole reason why students should establish a daily study schedule. It's critical to study at the same fixed time period on a daily basis. This will help in making studying a habit, and be emotionally and psychologically ready for each session of study. This also will help in enhancing one’s productivity and help one avoid procrastinating. ~Create a Timetable Another effective way to drive out laziness from students is by creating a fixed schedule for specific classes and other things to be completed over the week. This will make it easy for them to keep track of work progressions, and ensure that deadlines are maintained and fulfilled. Also creating a calendar with a list of all pending assignments that need to be completed and their due dates helps manifold. It will then be easier to prioritise them and complete them all on time. ~Eliminate Distractions The most significant strategy for avoiding laziness at the time of studies is to eliminate any and every kind of distraction in any way possible. It is tough to get back into a studying mood after scrolling through the news feed of various social media platforms. So, before the study session begins, take care of certain things like turning off the television and the phone as well. If you are expecting an important call, turn the phone to vibrate or silent mode.  ~Attain Discipline and Stick to It The first and most essential point is to attain discipline. It is the key to overcoming one’s laziness. It requires nothing but just a matter of stopping certain habits or behaviours in order to reach the desired goals ~Self-Rewards After Completing a Goal Overcoming laziness is a big deal, so students should congratulate themselves accordingly upon achieving it at every step of their accomplishment. They should think of treating themselves with a bit more kindness ~Adequate Self-Motivation Lack of motivation is one of the most common reasons why students are reluctant to study. Finding the right kind of motivation assists in concentrating. ~Start With Easy/Medium Tasks When someone just starts working, they have the most energy and concentration. But if you start with the most difficult subject that demands the most effort and somehow you feel stuck, you won’t be able to finish even the easiest one. ~Preparing Study Material It's difficult to study effectively if one doesn't know what topics or things to study in the first place. So, it becomes one of the major and essential tasks:- to prepare study materials before attending any class. ~Finding a Suitable Place Another major factor to consider while talking about laziness, is the place of one’s work or study. Finding a suitable setting is one thing that can help students combat laziness. ~Execution of the Plan No matter what kind or how effective a plan might seem, it won’t ever work until it is put into practice! So, along with planning a schedule, one should always try parallelly to execute it. Ignoring this could lead to major impacts on the overall performance of a student. ~Remember the After-Effects A person's drive to begin learning may stem from thinking about the beneficial outcomes of studying. If someone tends to possess this kind of drive in their head but lacks the willpower to put it into action since laziness still rules in their life, think of trying it the opposite way around. Instead of focusing on the advantages of learning, consider the costs of not studying. ~Try Various Study Techniques Don't merely strive to memorise knowledge; instead, make an effort to comprehend it. Read up on the subject and then tell your friends about it or write a quick synopsis. This method is more efficient. Conclusion- Many students do not have a clear vision of their goals. As a result, they might not put in enough effort to study effectively. Also, some students may be involved in too many activities or have too much fun, contributing to their laziness toward learning.

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