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I'm finishing up my undergrad thesis currently, and had to get it together earlier this semester, so I get it !! What I've learned is: sometimes, it's a mindset thing -- if I'm putting off homework, I remind myself that learning is fun, and it's a privilege that I get to do this. Sometimes, it's about deleting social media apps and throwing my phone across the room so it can't distract me. Sometimes I need an environment change, so I go to the library or a coffee shop or rearrange my room or just open the window. But, also, you need to make realistic goals -- it's ok if you don't accomplish everything in one day! Setting small goals/breaking thesis tasks down into smaller parts makes it seem more doable, too. Good luck on your thesis journey!! You got this :)
Mar 24, 2025
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thanks sm for taking the time to answer! i really wanna get back to that mindset where i thought of researching/familiarising myself with a certain topic in all its aspects as fun, now it just feels a little daunting in a way. also, the task breakdown is so real, i constantly gotta remind myself that small and consistent is how itâs done. good luck to you too with the final stretch!!
Mar 25, 2025
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and set small, but very very specific goals for yourself to complete! I like working at a coffee shop or the library for accountability because I know I can't just be on my phone all the time while people see that I have my laptop out (gotta look busy!) And the small, but specific goals make it easy for my brain to hyperfocus on the task at hand, since I know exactly what I need to do without any room to be distracted. good luck!!
May 28, 2024
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if itâs emotions/anxiety/perfectionism: journal, maybe even talk to a therapist
if youâre feeling too exhausted: get a good nightâs sleep and consider having coffee the next morning
if youâre glued to your phone: delete any social media apps, use an app like screenzen to limit times on time consuming apps
feel âstuckâ or antsy: go for a walk, study in a place you donât normally study
if youâre confused/worried about doing it âcorrectlyâ: meet with your boss/professor and ask Qs so you can get a clearer
you donât know where to start: think about and write down every single step for the task, then use that as a checklist
Jun 20, 2024
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find ways to reward yourself that work for you! get invested in whether or not you earn your reward as a layer of the plot.
grab a yummy drink after you finish your week of classes, make a pact with a friend to go to your classes together, find something silly to get invested in keeping tabs on during your class so itâs your journalistic duty to go. you have to. whatever it is. if you canât make the class fun make it fun to incorporate into your week <3
not v novel or innovative advice but hope itâs maybe helpful? i believe in you
Feb 9, 2025
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my roommate and I were making a list earlier of movies we wanted to watch, which made me think of how many books and video games and albums I have on my lists that I just havenât gotten around to. (let alone my hobbies like learning guitar or studying languages or doing creative stuff!!!) which also made me realize.. if I put off things that I WANT to do, what have I been doing with my time then??? Scrolling social media??? Iâve lost so much time endlessly scrolling my phone, and I think itâs time I get around to all of those pieces of art and hobbies and experiences Iâve been putting off. And, on that note⊠I should go to sleep so I can enjoy tomorrow instead of feeling tired and unmotivated. Goodnight PI, I hope you all listen to some good music tomorrow. Xoxo Isaac
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