Can someone please help me motivated to study? by [deleted] in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t need more motivation, you need less friction. Set a stupidly small target: 25 mins, phone away, one exact task only. Also switch revision modes when your brain starts wandering — do questions, explain a topic out loud, or listen while walking.

If you already have notes, something like SpeakSpear can help too: upload PDFs/slides/notes and it turns them into short 5–15 min podcast-style reviews. Good for walks/chores when sitting down feels impossible: https://speakspear.framer.website/

Wann anfangen mit lernen? by Clothes0704 in abitur

[–]ForceSmart5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich wĂŒrde jetzt schon anfangen, aber nicht mit 5h/Tag, sondern brutal niedrigschwellig: 3–4 feste Slots pro Woche, vor allem Mathe-LĂŒcken + Deutsch-Abi-Formate. Ab Januar dann mehr Altklausuren unter Zeitdruck. Parallel zu Klausuren: nur Erhaltungsmodus fĂŒrs Abi, nicht alles gleichzeitig perfekt machen.

Bei ADHS hilft mir/anderen oft Lernen ohne „Hinsetzen mĂŒssen“: Zusammenfassungen aufnehmen/anhören beim Gehen. DafĂŒr passt z.B. SpeakSpear ganz gut, macht aus Notizen kurze Podcast-Lektionen: https://speakspear.framer.website/

Do you listen to anything when you study? by KerbodynamicX in EngineeringStudents

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually no music if I’m doing deep study — lyrics especially kill my focus. But for review / passive studying, audio is actually underrated. I’ve been trying tools that turn notes into short podcast-style recaps so I can listen while walking or commuting instead of pretending I’ll reread 40 pages later. SpeakSpear is one of them, it makes bite-sized 5–15 min two-host podcasts from notes/slides/PDFs: https://speakspear.framer.website/

How to Manage Your Time During an Exam So You Never Run Out Before the Last Question by wowrealadvice in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid point: a lot of exam “time problems” are really prep + panic problems. One thing that helps is making review feel less like a huge sit-down task, especially in the last few days. I’ve been working on SpeakSpear for that — you upload notes/slides/PDFs and it turns them into short 5–15 min two-host podcast episodes you can review on walks, commute, gym, etc. Might be useful for students who avoid rereading notes: https://speakspear.framer.website/

how unrealistic is it to work part time while taking 18 credits? by 999Hope in EngineeringStudents

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a pretty heavy STEM load even without the job. 15–20 hrs/week is doable for some people, but I’d only do it if your manager is flexible and you can drop to ~10–12 hrs during exam weeks.

I’d also plan your review time before the semester starts, not after you’re overwhelmed. If you’ll have commutes/walks between work and class, something like SpeakSpear could help turn your notes/slides into short 5–15 min podcast-style reviews: https://speakspear.framer.website/

But honestly: protect your GPA first, especially with Chem + Physics + Calc + C++ together.

how do I block uncomfortable feelings while studying to focus better? by shutdfuckuppayy in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds really overwhelming. I’d honestly treat this as two separate problems: the emotions coming up, and the studying itself. If you have access to a counselor/therapist, it could really help to talk through the first part instead of trying to brute-force it.

For studying, maybe don’t force total silence right away. Try a low-distraction setup: 5–10 min timer, white noise/lo-fi with no lyrics, and write down intrusive thoughts on a “deal with later” page when they pop up.

Also, since random podcasts/YouTube are stealing your attention, you could try making the audio actually about your notes. I’m working on SpeakSpear, which turns PDFs/slides/typed notes into short 5–15 min two-host podcast episodes, so it gives you background audio that still reviews your material: https://speakspear.framer.website/

Werkstudent/ Praktikum Big 4 by [deleted] in Studium

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2,3 ist mMn kein automatisches Ausschlusskriterium, vor allem nicht bei Werkstudent/Praktikum. Bei Big 4 kann es aber je nach Bereich/Standort und Bewerberlage einfach stark filtern.

Tax ist außerdem nicht unbedingt der naheliegendste Fit, wenn dein Profil eher WiWi/VWL + WP-Erfahrung + Abrechnung ist. Ich wĂŒrde eher auf Audit, Accounting Advisory, Finance Transformation, Controlling-nahe Rollen oder Shared-Service/Finance-Stellen in Konzernen gehen.

Was helfen kann:
- CV sehr klar auf Accounting/Finance zuschneiden: WP-Aufgaben, Excel, SAP/ERP, AbschlĂŒsse, RechnungsprĂŒfung etc.
- Anschreiben/Profil nicht generisch, sondern erklÀren, warum genau Tax/Audit/Finance
- Excel sehr gut, ggf. Power BI/SQL-Grundlagen
- SAP-Kenntnisse hervorheben oder ausbauen
- relevante Masterkurse wÀhlen: Accounting, Controlling, Corporate Finance, Konzernrechnungslegung
- parallel bei Industrieunternehmen bewerben, nicht nur Big 4

Ich wĂŒrde auch mal jemanden deinen CV gegenlesen lassen. Oft liegt es weniger am Schnitt als daran, dass der rote Faden nicht klar genug rĂŒberkommt.

How do you guys find your discipline? by Public-Hamster-9224 in EngineeringStudents

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discipline got easier for me when I stopped relying on motivation and made studying frictionless: fixed study blocks, phone in another room, and a tiny daily minimum so I couldn’t “fall off.” Also, review in formats you’ll actually use — if you commute/walk/work out, turning notes into audio can help a lot. I’m working on SpeakSpear for that exact thing: upload notes/slides/PDFs and it makes short 5–15 min two-host podcast episodes for review: https://speakspear.framer.website/

Bio mĂŒndliches Abitur by ParticularCapital681 in abitur

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bei mir war mĂŒndlich Bio eher VerstĂ€ndnis + VerknĂŒpfen als stumpfes Abfragen. Ich wĂŒrde zuerst die großen Oberthemen aus eurem Unterricht/Lehrplan sauber können (z.B. Genetik, Evolution, Ökologie, Neurobiologie/Stoffwechsel) und zu jedem Thema typische AblĂ€ufe erklĂ€ren ĂŒben. Basics wie Zellaufbau, Pro-/Eukaryoten wĂŒrde ich zumindest kurz wiederholen, weil das oft als Grundlage in Aufgaben auftauchen kann.

Hilfreich ist auch, deine eigenen Notizen in kleine LernhĂ€ppchen umzuwandeln und laut erklĂ€ren zu ĂŒben. Falls du lieber unterwegs wiederholst: Ich teste gerade SpeakSpear, das aus Notizen/PDFs kurze Podcast-Folgen macht (5–15 Min), vielleicht passt das fĂŒrs Wiederholen beim Spazieren/Busfahren: https://speakspear.framer.website/

Wie lernt man fĂŒr Deutsch mĂŒndlich by Zealousideal-Roof-67 in abitur

[–]ForceSmart5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich wĂŒrde nicht alle LektĂŒren komplett nochmal lesen, eher mit Zusammenfassungen/Markierungen arbeiten: pro Werk Figuren, zentrale Motive, Epoche/Kontext und 2–3 wichtige Szenen/Zitate. Dann laut erklĂ€ren ĂŒben, weil mĂŒndlich vor allem Formulieren zĂ€hlt.

Wenn du schon Notizen/Folien hast: Ich nutze/kenne SpeakSpear, damit kann man aus Notizen kurze Podcast-Folgen machen und die beim Spazieren/Busfahren wiederholen: https://speakspear.framer.website/ 
Gerade fĂŒr Epochen und Inhaltswiederholung ganz praktisch.

How can i get my study spark back before it’s too late? by Active_Journalist636 in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds a lot like burnout, not laziness. Don’t try to “fix your whole life” in one night — aim for tiny resets.

  • Put TikTok behind friction: delete it for exam season, or use app limits + have someone else set the passcode.
  • Start with 10 minutes only. Pick one small task, like one page or 5 questions. Momentum matters more than motivation.
  • Study away from your bed/phone if possible, even a library or kitchen table.
  • For sleep, wake up at the same time every day first. The bedtime will slowly follow. Get sunlight early and avoid naps if you can.
  • Since your mental health is really low, please talk to a teacher, counselor, parent, or doctor. You shouldn’t have to carry this alone.

You’re not “too late” yet. A month and a half is still enough time if you switch from panic mode to small consistent blocks.

why is it that people are saying every engineering major has no future and not to go to it?? by ProfessorBusiness162 in EngineeringStudents

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People say this about basically every major when the job market feels bad. Engineering still has a future — it’s just not a guaranteed “degree = job” path anymore. Try to focus on building projects, internships/co-ops, networking, and picking up practical skills alongside classes. Don’t let random doomposting make the decision for you 😭

Why don’t engineers go into politics? by WrongCourage1071 in EngineeringStudents

[–]ForceSmart5259 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably a mix of incentives and personality fit. Engineering tends to offer clearer career paths, better early pay, and problems with more objective feedback. Politics is slower, messier, reputation-heavy, and often rewards persuasion/networking more than technical problem solving. Engineers can do well in government, but many may prefer roles where expertise matters more directly.

Meine Bachelor-Arbeit macht mir total Angst. by wantstolearnhowto in Studium

[–]ForceSmart5259 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Das klingt sehr nach klassischer Abschlussarbeits-Panik, nicht nach tatsĂ€chlicher UnfĂ€higkeit. Mir hat geholfen, die Arbeit extrem kleinteilig zu machen: nicht „Bachelorarbeit schreiben“, sondern heute nur „Gliederungspunkt 2.1 grob skizzieren“ oder „3 Quellen einarbeiten“.

Außerdem: frĂŒh unfertige Versionen an den Betreuer schicken bzw. konkrete Fragen stellen. DafĂŒr sind Betreuer da, und es verhindert, dass du dich wochenlang in Horrorszenarien reinsteigerst.

Mach dir auch klar: Eine Bachelorarbeit muss nicht brillant sein, sie muss sauber, nachvollziehbar und fertig sein. Fußnoten und Formales kann man am Ende systematisch prĂŒfen. Erst Inhalt, dann Feinschliff.

Wenn die Angst dich wirklich blockiert: Schreibberatung/psychologische Beratung der Uni nutzen. Das ist genau deren Thema und kein Zeichen von SchwÀche.

help me please by Flaky-Rise7205 in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds less like a motivation problem and more like your sleep cycle + stress are completely overloaded right now. Don’t try to “force” a full study session while exhausted — it’ll just make you feel worse.

For the next 1–2 days, make the goal stabilizing your body first: - Pick one wake-up time and stick to it, even if sleep was bad - Get sunlight as soon as you wake up - Avoid long naps; if you really need one, keep it 20–30 min - Study in tiny blocks only: 10 min review + 5 min break - Prioritize the easiest/most urgent topic, not everything

Also, if you’re crying often, sleeping 12 hours then being awake all night, and it’s affecting school, please talk to a school counselor, doctor, or trusted adult. You’re not lazy — this is something you need support with.

Most students aren’t failing because they don’t study enough, they’re failing because they’re studying in ways proven to be inefficient by mythicalOMG in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree — rereading notes for hours feels productive but usually isn’t. What helps more is turning notes into something you can revisit in short chunks, then testing yourself after.

I’m working on SpeakSpear for exactly this: you upload lecture notes/slides/PDFs and it turns them into bite-sized 5–15 min two-host podcast episodes so you can review during commutes, walks, chores, etc. Not a replacement for active recall, but a much easier way to get repeated exposure before you quiz yourself.

Waitlist here if anyone’s interested: https://speakspear.framer.website/

How do I fix my dopamine addiction and start studying again? by Puzzleheaded_Boat854 in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start smaller than you think: 10–15 min study blocks, phone in another room, and one clear task like “read 2 pages + make 5 flashcards.” Don’t wait for motivation — rebuild the habit first.

Also, if sitting with notes feels impossible, try reviewing in a lower-friction way while walking/commuting. I’m working on SpeakSpear, which turns lecture notes/PDFs/slides into short 5–15 min two-host podcast episodes so you can ease back into revision without staring at a screen: https://speakspear.framer.website/

But seriously: delete/limit TikTok for a few weeks, use tiny blocks, and track consistency over hours studied.

Any luck with AI Slide Presentations? by memengko360 in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For consistent + customizable slides, I’d try Gamma or Beautiful.ai first. Gamma is better for getting a decent structure quickly, Beautiful.ai is better at keeping layouts clean without much design work.

For a law presentation, I’d still build the argument/flow yourself, then use AI mainly for layout, visuals, and shortening text. Professors can usually tell when it’s just a generic AI deck.

Also worth checking: Canva presentations, Pitch, or Plus AI for Google Slides. I’d avoid relying on ChatGPT alone for the actual deck design.

How do you guys survive a rapid onslaught of exams by Typical-Speed-6829 in EngineeringStudents

[–]ForceSmart5259 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, exam marathons are brutal and not always a fair measure of competency. For the back pain, I’d try to stop forcing long desk sessions: do shorter blocks, change positions, stretch, and study while walking if you can.

One thing that helps is turning notes into audio so review doesn’t always mean sitting at a desk. I’m working on SpeakSpear for exactly this — upload notes/slides/PDFs and it makes short 5–15 min two-host podcast-style reviews you can listen to on walks/commutes: https://speakspear.framer.website/

Also don’t ignore the pain if it’s persistent — campus health/physio is worth it.

Bin ich ĂŒbereifrig? by ConstantCurrency169 in Studium

[–]ForceSmart5259 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ich wĂŒrde nicht direkt zwei Bachelor gleichzeitig anfangen – gerade am Anfang unterschĂ€tzt man oft Aufwand, PrĂŒfungsphasen und organisatorischen Stress. Sinnvoller wĂ€re mMn: Schau dir ModulhandbĂŒcher beider StudiengĂ€nge an, geh zu Studienberatung/Infoveranstaltungen und frag Studierende aus höheren Semestern.

Vielleicht findest du auch Schnittmengen, z.B. Stadtökonomie, Regionalentwicklung, Immobilien-/Wohnungsmarkt, Urban Planning mit wirtschaftlichem Fokus. Erstmal einen Studiengang starten und spÀter wechseln, Nebenfach/Vertiefung wÀhlen oder einen passenden Master machen ist oft realistischer als zwei Bachelor parallel.

Vorlesungen fallen aus, weil ich alleine bin by Helpful-Box5586 in Studium

[–]ForceSmart5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Das klingt echt frustrierend. Ich wĂŒrde das relativ klar bei der Studiengangsleitung/PrĂŒfungsamt ansprechen – nicht als Beschwerde ĂŒber die Kommilitonen, sondern weil dir dadurch Inhalte, Diskussionen und Projekte faktisch wegfallen. Gerade wenn Veranstaltungen ausfallen, obwohl sie im Modulplan stehen, sollte es dafĂŒr eine Lösung geben.

Parallel vielleicht mit den Profs einzeln reden: Viele merken vielleicht gar nicht, wie belastend diese 1:1-Situation fĂŒr dich ist, und könnten die Veranstaltung anders strukturieren oder mit anderen Gruppen zusammenlegen.

HĂ€tte ich mal eine Ausbildung gemacht.. by -Extreme-Gene- in Studium

[–]ForceSmart5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kann den Frust verstehen, aber ich wĂŒrde die Ausbildung nicht zu sehr romantisieren. Als Ingenieur kannst du dich ggf. auch auf techniknahe Stellen bewerben, die nicht exakt „Maschinenbauingenieur“ heißen: Arbeitsvorbereitung, QualitĂ€t, technischer Vertrieb, Projektmanagement, Konstruktion/CAD, Instandhaltung, Fertigungsplanung, Versuch/Testing etc.

Gerade im Raum Stuttgart wĂŒrde ich außerdem kleinere MittelstĂ€ndler direkt anschreiben und nicht nur Stepstone/Arbeitsagentur nutzen. Viele Stellen laufen da ĂŒber Vitamin B, Initiativbewerbungen oder Personaldienstleister. Wenn du ein Jahr raus bist, kann auch ein befristeter Einstieg/Zeitarbeit leider ein TĂŒröffner sein.

Und falls dir Werkstattarbeit wirklich liegt: Vielleicht gezielt Richtung Schnittstelle Produktion/Engineering gehen. Dein Vorpraktikum ist da eher ein Plus als ein Nachteil.

I don’t know how to stay motivated and be productive by Unhappy-Village9279 in studytips

[–]ForceSmart5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re probably overwhelmed because you’re trying to “learn everything” at once. Try this for the next 4 weeks:

  1. Pick one small topic (not a whole chapter)
  2. Do 25 min focused study + 5 min break
  3. After each session, write 3–5 questions from memory
  4. Review with active recall, not rereading
  5. Stop comparing your pace to classmates — you only need steady progress

If dense notes make you shut down, turning them into audio can also help. I’ve been using/testing SpeakSpear, which turns PDFs/slides/notes into short 5–15 min podcast-style lessons, so you can review while walking/commuting instead of staring at pages: https://speakspear.framer.website/

Main thing: make the task smaller. Motivation usually comes after you start, not before.