Taking my role as a college freshman, I expected to have later classes. Wrong! Every weekday class starts promptly at 8:30 am -- not that I'm complaining! I have an extra hour of sleep since I don't have to drive to class anymore; I just walk and I'm there in a heartbeat! Mornings aren't that bad because waking up is not a problem for me. Breakfast is my motivation! However, going to bed on time is a real problem.
I want to be in bed and falling asleep by 11:00 or 11:30, at the latest. Let's just say it never happens. I'm either on Facebook, getting last-minute homework assignments in, or visiting my fellow dorm-mates. This "going to bed early" thing stinks. And my motivation to study is just as undisciplined.
Facebook is just a click away, and Dearblankpleaseblank.com is just waiting to be read! These websites are simply made for procrastinators like me! As much as I love music, and as much as I want to be a chorus teacher, I greatly dislike music theory. I admit I skipped studying with MacGamut for a few days, but I eventually get all of my work done, so it doesn't really matter when I do it, right?
I'm going to automatically assume that's a big, fat negative. A step in the right direction has been made, though! I've written up my future schedule for studying everything from Music History to French 101. Hopefully I have enough discipline to stick with it, but this might take some serious work...
Procrastinators, unite! ...tomorrow.
Two Ideas:
ReplyDelete1. Remember that things like FB and Dear....com don't need to be checked NOW--they'll still be there when you're finished with your theory homework. So treat them like rewards: if I can finish this first page of theory promptly, then I can spend five minutes enjoying my website du jour. And use a timer if you need to.
2. As to bed time, be firm with yourself AND OTHERS. Tell your buds its bedtime, and that's that. Or, better yet, enlist their help--make a pact to all get to bed at a reasonable hour. Then you can get your work done, not feel like crap, and come up with something truly wonderful to do on the weekends!
I too love Dearblankpleaseblank.com it's pretty much AMAZING. But try to limit how much time you are on the internet. I agree with Dr. Vaneman's idea of using the internet as a reward for getting a certain amount of work done.
ReplyDeleteYes, internet as a reward is definitely a good idea. You may also want to try unplugging your ethernet cable while you are typing assignments. This way it will be impossible for you to get on the internet! If you have a router then you are not only lucky but you also will be forced to do assignments in the study room! I'm just kidding. It seems like you are heading in a good direction with studying. I hope it's working for you and good luck!
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