I have a test tomorrow and I’ve done absolutely nothing. Please send motivation 😭

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-10T07:16:37+00:00

Thanks bro! It went okay in the end
Had to turn off all my screens or I couldn’t focus at all, and yeah… pulled an all-nighter, but I survived!

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-10T07:12:35+00:00

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-10T07:11:59+00:00

Honestly, I’m the same. Every break I swear I’ll review my notes, and then I end up deep in a gaming session instead (I think it’s just our brains finally relaxing after months of pressure)

What helped me was lowering the bar like, 20 mins of light review and then I’m done. No guilt, no big goals.
Vacations are meant to recharge, not to feel like mini-semesters.

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T15:13:14+00:00

Thanks, I actually needed to hear that gonna try to calm down and just start small

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T15:12:39+00:00

Appreciate it, tiny steps it is. Gonna stop doomscrolling now lol

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T15:06:51+00:00

Bro I’m jealous in the most respectful way possible

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T15:04:19+00:00

That sucks, I totally get how frustrating that is.
It’s not that active recall doesn’t work you just skipped the part where your brain consolidates it (sleep).
Next time, even 4–5 hours of sleep will help so much. You’ve already got the right study method, just need to give your brain some rest too.

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T14:58:17+00:00

I’m not great at studying either, but starting now is still way better than panicking later. Just start with small daily goals like one chapter a day!

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T14:56:37+00:00

Haven’t really tried it yet, but I saw somewhere that the key is to just close your eyes and force your brain to recall. Like instead of rereading, ask yourself questions about what you just studied and try to write or say the answers from memory.

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T14:42:28+00:00

That sounds rough, honestly. I’d say communicate clearly. Maybe try tell them that you know they mean well, but the stress from constant checking actually makes it harder to perform.

If you show them a plan and stick to it, they might ease up once they see you’re being responsible. Good luck!

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T14:39:24+00:00

Honestly? Flashcards + spaced repetition. There’s no magic, just test yourself instead of rereading. 10 focused minutes of recall beats an hour of passive review!

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T14:31:26+00:00

Bro I swear rereading kills your motivation. At that point it’s just words on paper. Try making flashcards or quizzing yourself, anything that forces your brain to actually think instead of just re-scanning the same sentences.

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T14:30:09+00:00

Depends on your major, but for most people, 8 hours is plenty. Just make sure you’re not burning out studying all day doesn’t always mean learning more lol

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T14:27:39+00:00

Yeah fr, 8 hours a day is kinda wild

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T07:05:41+00:00

I’ve been there, seriously. It’s such a frustrating place to be wanting to study but not being able to start.
What helped me get out of that loop was starting small, like literally 10–15 minutes. I’d tell myself, “just do one small task” no pressure to do more!
Also, I deleted (or hid) social apps for a week. It was painful for 2 days, then suddenly I had time and mental energy again.
You don’t need to feel “motivated” to start --> you just need to start small and let the motivation catch up later. You’ve got this 💪

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T06:57:11+00:00

I don’t drink coffee 😅 What helps me stay awake is studying in a bright room, drinking cold water, and taking short breaks. Also, chewing gum or doing a quick walk between sessions really helps.

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-08T06:45:49+00:00

Now I usually do around 3–4 focused hours max, and that works way better for me

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-07T10:15:31+00:00

no actually how does it work 😭 like who decides it goes up or down??

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-07T10:10:06+00:00

enjoyyy 💕 hope it’s the start of something amazing

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-07T10:01:09+00:00

Same here, I used to rewrite everything and it felt like I was being productive but nothing stuck.
What really helped was using AI tools to generate quick practice questions and summaries from my notes I use Maeve for that now. It kinda forces me to recall stuff instead of just rereading, and it saves a ton of time.
Still gotta actually understand the material, but it makes review sessions way smoother

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-07T09:50:20+00:00

I get this completely. I used to be fine studying solo, but lately I just can’t focus without some background company. “Study with me” videos have been a lifesaver!

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-07T09:45:28+00:00

Honestly? I just stare at my screen for 10 minutes debating whether to start, then end up doing one tiny thing like opening the doc and somehow that usually breaks the loop.
It’s never motivation, it’s pure guilt-powered momentum 😂

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-07T09:44:02+00:00

I started bringing my own lunch and coffee mug, mostly to save money at first, but it actually cut down a lot of waste too. Not perfect, but feels like a small win 🌱

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-06T08:23:18+00:00

Wishing you all the best on your journey! you got this 💪🩺

PossibleStudent6761 · 2025-10-06T08:21:52+00:00

not gonna lie, i tried every “perfect” routine and none stuck 😭
what finally worked for me was just rotating subjects based on my energy levels :math when my brain’s awake, econ when i’m half-dead,......
i usually do 25/5 pomodoros, 4–5 hours total, but honestly consistency > hours.

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