I just dont have the enthusiasm to study?

Question

what can i do to enthusiast myself into getting on with it? i used to love spending hours completing my assignments and perfecting them over n over again and proud of the fact that while people my age went out and partied i studied after tucking my children into bed. I had a routine, then my friend lived with me while she was homeless for a month and i loved the company as we also work together and never found the time to study as i felt bad about leaving her to accompany my partner for an hour or 2 but she's left now and i thought to myself today I shall get myself back into studying and catch up with my months work but today i found myself finding excuses not to and am worried. The idea made me lazy and would rather read a magazine, watch soaps, paint my nails browse on the net like i am now. I am scared of failing my uni work and just need the words of enthusiasm.

Answer 1

It sounds like you've been out of the habit of studying for a while and you need to relearn your study habits all over again. Yes, I know all about procrastination because I'm the queen. That's why I give advice. It's a whole lot easier. Get your study area all nicely arranged. Get out your textbook and binder for whatever subject you want to work on. Put a "Do Not Disturb Unless the House is On Fire or One of the Kids Has to go to the ER! on the door. Then sit there for a few minutes and organize and calm your mind. Focus on the task at hand and get on with it.

Answer 2

i too have this problem and i think its called procrastination the only thing that could solve this is you yourself i mean you have to have self discipline otherwise you will not overcome this even thou its freakin boring to study you gotta take note of the positives what this will do to you in the future. you have children??? well think about what will happen if u dont study and not get a job.. dont panic.. STUDY!

Answer 3

I go through stages where I just can't get the work done, I clean my house, windows, car, do the washing, ironing etc.... anything to put off doing my work sometimes.

But it is hard to get back to that studying, I usually plan a night, when the kids have gone to bed I turn the tv off, and sit with my laptop or book and just keep searching, or reading, even though it does not stick in my head at first and have phases of just staring, eventually something will click into place and my enthusiasm returns.

I know it sounds boring and I tell you sometimes it feels painful getting back into it.

But you have got to do it, think of the future and remember you have done so well, and imagine in your head how proud your children will be, think about them watching you get your degree with your cap and gown.

Visualising my children going to the awards ceremony at the end gives me motivation to continue.

Good luck and I hope you manage to stop procrastinating soon ;-).

Answer 4

Studying is the only way of getting through the Uni work and passing.

How you ever thought that it is not what you want to do now?

Life can be too much study and work sometimes. Make time for yourself to paint your nails, read you magazines and enjoy life. It's should not have to be toil toil toil.

Answer 5

Maybe a new career path or something to work for can boost your enthusiasm!

Or maybe working with someone on your course could help?

Answer 6

The key is in your last sentence where you say you're " scared ". If you'd approach your work with a little more confidence, maybe the enthusiasm will come back to you...

Answer 7

You have just got yourself out of a routine and you need to get back into it, you obviously felt proud when you completed your assignments to your personal best and you sound like a natural hard worker.

I think you are lacking motivation. Just think of your future dream. Since you're at university you obviously want to do something with your life.  We humans are like naturally working only for something that can benefit ourselves.

Does reading a magazine, watching soaps, painting your nails etc give you as much pride as completing a piece of work to the best of your abilty?

Think of your children and husband and how much your degree will benefit the family, if you are worried about your work contact your tutor i'm sure they will understand, don't just suffer in silence because you will no doubt put it off more!!