Question Posted Saturday February 16 2008, 12:19 pm
16/F
8th grade :[
I dropped out of school last January, and i started homeschooling because i was failing all my classes in public school. Ever since i've started homeschooling, i never want to do it. and alot of the times i don't. I really need to get motivated, but i think i need help from somebod. Problem is i don't know who. My parents work all the time so they are out of the question. any advice on how to get motivated because this can effect my future. I'll be 17 in the 9th grade and i feel so embarrised.
And I know how hard it is to be motivated to do things in public schools. I suffer from some intense procrastination problems. But to make sure I get things done, I try to do them IN school. That way I have less distractions such as TV or computer time. Extra curricular activities also help get you to do things because most require a certain grade level or something else.
Also, getting smart friends and friends who will always support you are the best frinds to look for. Fun friends are great and all for weekends and breaks, but in school, its better to get serious ones who care for you and your future.
Motivation is hard, but all you need to do is slowly get yourself going and making friends with those who will also help you on your way to success [ Psycotheis's advice column | Ask Psycotheis A Question ]
sunnysideup answered Saturday February 16 2008, 10:47 pm: Motivation is such an important thing, especially when it comes to school work and having a lack of it is tough. (I speak from experience)
Think about where you see yourself in the next 10years, what do you want to be, set your mind on a career and think about what work you have to do to get to it. If it really is your dream job then it will motivate you to work. Make it fun, talk to your homeschool tutor, see if she/he can do something to make the lessons more exciting and appealing to you.
Talk to a friend, someone close to the family or a sibling, someone you're close to who isn't a parent.
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