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Every year since the seventh grade I have had one very large problem - School. Now, hey, everyone has a problem with school, but to delve deeper into the subject of school I realize my problem is not directly going there, it's just doing the work.
Throughout my life I have been lazy, I've tried to overcome it and at some points I do, however when I try and do school work I put it off until the last moment.
Studying for a test means 10 minutes of staring at the review and then I say "Okay, I'm done" and move on. Sometimes I do think I'm good to go, but I'm not.
The problem is I don't do my homework sometimes, if I do it, I make sure it is done in a quick and timely manner -meaning it sucks-
This year, my Junior year, is the first time I have ever failed on a report card, even worse, I failed twice.
I realize I have this problem, each year I cut it very close in some of my classes. I'm usually under great stress (though it usually isn't apparent, even to me. Only at certain times does it even really 'get' to me) and when under great stress I can usually pull my grades up. However, without that jumpstart, I don't do the work required.
I realize this, but for some reason I can't become disciplined enough to overcome this terrible problem.
The end of the marking period is once again coming to an end this week, and I'm once again, like usual, I'm cutting it close.
I worry that I will fail, however, I'm not asking "how do I pass my classes with 1 week left?"
I'm asking a broader question which is How do I overcome this problem of putting things off so much?
I fear I've hit rock bottom over the past two years due to the fact that I'm so used to missing turning in an asignment ( Which I usually try to turn them in) that when I dont' have it done I generally just say 'oh well, it's whatever' and blow it off. I've learned to cope with this lazy me, which is also making it much harder to overcome my problem.
Another thing is I have been tested for a.d.d. and I infact do have it. However, I refuse to take my medicine for it. I try to overcome this disability myself (which is also sometimes a problem because I miss out on certain assignments and homework due dates)
Could this pure lazyness I'm experiencing be an effect from my add? I don't think so, but it doesn't help in certain areas.
Are there any techniques I could set up and apply to my daily schedule to improve my work habits?
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Everyone is lazy to an extent--and everyone has difficult staying on task. Having ADD had enhance that very much so. Taking your medicication is ultimately up to you; hoewever, it i proven to be very effective. What's wrong with at least just giving it a try? Or at least make a compromise. For example, when you know you need to buckle down and really study/work hard, take your pill for a week or so, then when you have an easy week, don't. Also, you need to keep up with everything in an organizer or planner and write down what you are responsible for the day. (Ex: quizzes, tests, homework assignments, chores) In addition, you should break things up. Don't start studying for a huge test the night before. Spread it out over the week so that you only have to study for 10-30 minutes a night. That way you won't have such a difficult time concentrating. Eat snacks. They will give you energy and encourage you. Ask for the support of you parents as well. Let them know what's due for the week so they can remind you and help. Also, talk to your teachers. Let them know about the ADD, or just the mere fact that you have problems concentrating. Often times, modifications can be made. Ask if there is any extra credit you can do as well. :)
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