{"id":27,"date":"2020-08-06T15:38:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T12:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolutionwriters.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2021-07-05T16:36:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T13:36:12","slug":"motivation_to_do_homework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolutionwriters.com\/blog\/motivation_to_do_homework.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Motivated To Do Homework"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nThe best kind of motivation is intrinsic motivation. You do something because it\u2019s fun to do. In a perfect world, homework should be fun and you would do it because you enjoy it \u2013 just like you play games or scroll your feed. However, we don\u2019t live in the perfect world, so how to find motivation to do homework is an age-old question.<\/p>\n

If you are one of those lucky few who either love doing homework or are strong-willed enough to soldier on \u2013 just skip this post. It\u2019s specifically for those who have no motivation to do homework but wish they had.<\/p>\n

Why Should I Do My Homework?<\/h2>\n

Finding your own answer to this question is the key to finding your motivation for homework. \u201cBecause the teacher told me so\u201d or \u201cbecause I\u2019m supposed to\u201d won\u2019t do \u2013 otherwise you wouldn\u2019t be reading this. How about these to motivate yourself?<\/p>\n

Because good grades will help me get my dream job<\/h3>\n

Some subjects are more interesting than others. Some are flat-out boring you out of your wits. However, you can evaluate the usefulness of a subject for your personal goals. For example, Math is not everyone\u2019s jam, but it is required to do so many exciting things! You want to design games? You need math to balance them. You want to design buildings and urban spaces? You need math. You want to launch spaceships? Math again.<\/p>\n

Whenever you are down on motivation, think about what you are working towards \u2013 be it a college degree or your big dream \u2013 and say to yourself \u201cI do my homework<\/a> to achieve that one day!\u201d<\/p>\n

Because I need to know this stuff<\/h3>\n

Some of the things they make your learn are just essential for you to lead a healthy and safe life. If everyone knew their Physics, we wouldn\u2019t have so many domestic accidents \u2013 with electric outlets, exploding microwaves, burning oil, shattered hot dishes, and so on. If everyone knew their English, we would know how to put our thoughts into words and would understand each other better. If everyone knew their History, there would be much less hate and conflict.<\/p>\n

Because it makes me smarter<\/h3>\n

Homework may seem stupid, but it teaches you things you need to know \u2013 even if this is not immediately evident. It shapes your thinking.<\/p>\n

You think that memorizing the morphology of a flower or blood-vascular system of a frog is a waste of time? It teaches you systems thinking. Geometry? \u2013 Logic and pattern recognition. Literature? Social and emotional intelligence. Math problems? Problem-solving, duh!<\/p>\n

You think you won\u2019t need half of what you learn at school in real life? Spot on! Yet you will need all the skills you acquire along with it.<\/p>\n

What If I Don’t Want To Do My Homework Anyway?<\/h2>\n

\u201cWhat if I know why I should, but I can’t make myself do my homework? Last week I didn’t do my homework because I just couldn\u2019t! I set there at the desk and tried to concentrate \u2013 and just nothing!\u201d<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been waiting for that question. Mindfulness and reasoning don\u2019t always do the trick. Sometimes, you need something a little bit more practical.<\/p>\n

How To Do Homework When You Don’t Want To<\/h3>\n

Procrastination tricks even the most reasonable of us into hours of unproductive fiddling. Overcoming it is hard work in itself, but boy does it pay off! Here are the arguments to reason with yourself.<\/p>\n

In two-hour time I want to be free<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you give in to your desire for instant gratification, you know you will let yourself down. Just a bit of fun before you start working! And where do you find yourself later? The same pile of work to do, minus two hours, plus a ton of guilt for failing the mission. Is it where you want to be?<\/p>\n

Instead, try to imagine the sense of achievement. Imagine how you will feel when your work is already done. Imagine how proud you are of yourself and how cool it is to play and do whatever you want when you are free! Positive reinforcement is the best motivation!<\/p>\n

Well begun is half done<\/strong><\/p>\n

To start is the hardest part. Yet once you are in the flow, it gets easier to continue. This is the simple truth behind the above English proverb, Japanese kaizen principle, and the pomodoro technique invented by an Italian student.<\/p>\n

Set a timer to 15 or 25 minutes, and \u2013 this is important! \u2013 concentrate on the task at hand until the timer runs out. No excuses! Only 15 minutes \u2013 this is not hard. When the time will run out, chances are high that you will choose to continue and gather momentum.<\/p>\n

I owe it to my future self<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think of it this way \u2013 by procrastinating, you postpone unpleasant tasks for a little while only to dump them all on your future self. Your future self won\u2019t appreciate that. No one appreciates being a scapegoat.<\/p>\n

You lie to yourself that eating ice cream or watching YouTube instead of doing homework is self-care, while real self-care would be literally caring for your [future] self and doing that homework right now.<\/p>\n

How Do You Not Be Lazy To Do Homework<\/h3>\n

There is no such thing as laziness. Laziness simply does not exist. If you are going out of your way to avoid doing homework, try to find the reason for this aversion.<\/p>\n

Are you well-rested?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you cannot collect your thoughts no matter how hard you try, chances are you are tired or sleep-deprived. Nothing undermines our cognitive ability as a lack of proper rest. If you have enough sleep but still don\u2019t feel refreshed, try tracking the amount of deep sleep. This is the most essential phase for memory and learning. You should have 1 to 2 hours of deep sleep every night.<\/p>\n

If you have less, something in your environment must be getting in the way \u2013 streetlights in the window, noises in the street, uncomfortable pillow, high temperature in the room. Look around you and fix that.<\/p>\n

Are you hungry\/thirsty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the saying goes, a sharp stomach makes short devotion. You cannot concentrate on anything if your basic biological needs aren\u2019t met. So go ahead, grab some healthy snack, drink a glass of water \u2013 but make it quick. You don\u2019t want to make an excuse out of it.<\/p>\n

Are you comfortable?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you keep fidgeting and don\u2019t seem to find a comfortable position, maybe you need to change the place where you study. Check if the desk and the chair are of the right height for you. Make sure your environment does not bother you. Loud colors, distracting noises, or strong smells (even the pleasant ones) can ruin the focus.<\/p>\n

Are you just okay?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you find doing homework and household chores harder than it used to be and feel apathetic towards things that used to bring you joy, this might be a sign that you are depressed. Try to think what could upset you. Maybe it\u2019s something at the back of your mind that you forgot.<\/p>\n

If there are no apparent reasons, you might want to see a doctor about it. Don\u2019t just shrug it off. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health issues in teens and young adults.<\/p>\n

How Do You Focus On Homework Without Getting Distracted<\/h3>\n

Now that you got yourself to do the homework, you must make sure that nothing distracts you. Here are the things to do.<\/p>\n

Use music strategically<\/strong><\/p>\n

Music can be a great helper, but sometimes it is too distracting. Don\u2019t listen to the radio when you are trying to concentrate. Create a study playlist of calm instrumental music. Leave songs with captivating lyrics or dance rhythms for breaks.<\/p>\n

Get your phone out of sight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn it off, put it under the pillow, at least mute the notifications, and set the \u201cDo not disturb\u201d status in all your messengers. Don\u2019t get near it for the two hours that you intend to study. Seriously, it makes wonders. Also, tell your family\/roommates that you are studying and will be available for socializing later.<\/p>\n

Make breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keeping focus for hours straight is a fool\u2019s errand. Your brain will find ways to distract itself. To avoid this, make a 10-15 minute break every hour to freshen up and regain concentration.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t run away with it. If you tend to slip back into procrastination mode \u2013 set a timer to make sure you are not making your breaks unproductively long.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most common reasons people procrastinate is fear of failure. The task just seems too daunting, or too complicated, or too big. Don\u2019t let it intimidate you. Break it into smaller tasks and do it one by one. If you have a term project, set aside time in your schedule when you will work on it. Two hours every week \u2013 that doesn\u2019t sound as bad as \u201ctwenty pages by the end of the term\u201d, does it?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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