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i was always a diligent student. not a slacker. well, ever since last year, I feel too incredibly lazy to work. it's not really even lazy because i can go outside and work out and do stuff like that, BUT, i can't do school work anymore and i don't like it. i get super distracted, like more than usual. i read things, and i don't understand them. and it's only with school. i don't know. it's mot really a good thing. it's like school isn't even a priority. and i don't want to be a slacker. i got ok grades last year. but, i want to do even better! could i have ADD? i don't know. any advice would be helpful
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You sound incredibly like me. 8th grade year I just stopped working and got lazy with only my school work. If i didn't get something, I never took the time to try and just left my homework incomplete. Actually most days I didn't do any homework whatsoever, I did it during my classes and in the morning and school! A really horrible habit to break. Now I'm going into freshmen year hoping to change all that. You might have ADD, because I do also. What can I say? Tell your parents so they can set something up if it really is ADD. If not, try to set your mind to your work by keeping super organized and writing things down, it helps. If you need any more help please ask!
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Yeah I had the same problem when I was in my freshmen year. I was always doing my work before but then I slacked off a bit. I got distracted with everything around me. Try focusing on school. Make it your goal. Look for the fun in it.
Now that I've noticed that I've done poorly, I want to prove my new teachers that I can do so much better.
Because you know how teachers talk about their students? At one point they probably said something about you.
If it's something about science and you don't understand it. Go online to see some pictures and diagrams. Watch some clips about it too. You can always go to your teacher after school for some help.
Ask for a tutor or go to a counselor for advice, I'm sure they will want to help you. Maybe take one of your friends with you too.
Just look for the fun in it. Like if you're going to make a poster about a book, then get artsy with it.
If you're going to study, then get some music playing, so any other noises won't distract you.
Open a book, get some paper, maybe go online for some extra help.
It will take some time but it's worth it.
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I'm not sure about the ADD thing...but sometimes focusing on school is hard. I've been there. I would do anything to avoid doing homework...talk on the phone, go online, watch tv, etc. But, I would always force myself to do my hw...even if it meant staying up all night to get it done.
All I can say is...you need to fight the lethargy. Remember, doing well in school is important to get into a good college. Plus, doing well is always a good way to get your parents to give you special rewards (not the main reason to try to do well, but hey it's an incentive). Tell yourself that getting your hw done and studying is your first priority. Read and stop ever so often and rephrase what you have read...that way you are keeping track of whether or not you are actually reading and understanding.
If you find that even if you try your hardest, and you can't keep yourself focused, you may want to speak to your doctor to see if you have ADD.
Good Luck,
Teacup
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