couldnt be me 😭

edit: hey btw guys i know it's cool to self indulge into these sorta things and joking about them but i thought we could maybe talk about it more seriously, ok, sorry, if you still wanna joke it's cool too

  • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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    4 years ago

    OK, first question: Have you been staring blankly at your homework and feel like you're not making progress? Or trying not to look at it at all and doing things to distract yourself instead?

    • Katieushka [they/them,she/her]
      hexagon
      ·
      4 years ago

      the book is open here but i just dont wanna do it, im just browsing rn, but i still need my pc open to do it, i have to write stuff down as a file

      • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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        4 years ago

        OK, gotcha. It can definitely be hard to focus when you have to keep using your computer and the internet is right. there. with all its distractions. I know it takes a little longer, but one thing that helps me sometimes when I'm having trouble focusing/feeling motivated is to go away from my computer and write stuff down on paper first, then transfer it to the computer. Alternately, it might be good to step away from homework altogether for a few minutes, just to reset. Can you talk a 10 minute walk around your block? Just going outside and moving briskly can be a good "start over" moment, just to get things going.

        • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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          4 years ago

          The trick is to sit right down to the homework and start in on it, without browsing anything else, just as soon as you get back from your walk.

        • Katieushka [they/them,she/her]
          hexagon
          ·
          4 years ago

          that is probably good, although i think it's slightly illegal getting outside at 11 pm for no reason rn here. maybe im just gonna lay in bed for a bit

          one thing that has been appening is when i leave my room i have to pass around my brother and kinda stop next to him to see what he's up to on his pc (usually playing minecraft or doing homework with friends) and he always treats me like shit, like "wtf do you want, get away, im with friends" like im some lame monster he doesnt want around ugh. this is a stupid thing but it's really not made my day better.

          • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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            4 years ago

            Can I suggest doing something active in your room, rather than laying down? Unless you feel like you're too tired to focus--there's no point in staying up late if your brain is fried and your body needs to sleep. But if you're inclined to lay down because you're feeling sad (and I've been there, believe me), not because you're tired, movement can be a better option. Do some jumping jacks/push ups/crunches/whatever just to get your blood pumping a bit. Then tell yourself, "I have accomplished something that I didn't really want to do. I didn't feel like doing these dumb exercises, but now I'm feeling kinda energized. I can do other things I don't want to do, like my homework." Like, I know this sounds cheesy, but it's how I talk to myself when I'm feeling down, and it works for me--not always, but often at least.

            • Katieushka [they/them,she/her]
              hexagon
              ·
              4 years ago

              im sorry i really really dont wanna do these things... and im nto really phisically tired, just mentally tired and bored

              • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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                4 years ago

                That's why I'd say laying down isn't a good idea, unless you're physically tired. You probably won't sleep, you'll just think about stuff that makes you feel bad. If you're at a standstill with homework, try doing something else productive that will give you a bit of a feeling of accomplishment, so you can ride it. Is there something else constructive that you can do in your room? Laundry you need to fold, etc?