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Lazy for studying.
I feel that as if no matter how determined I'm at in studying, i can't study! I literally try to study but I end up sleeping or getting distracted by my surroundings! Am I the only one???
Q: How can I focus on studying?
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I have the same exact tendency but I find that pinpointing the things that keep me from staying focused helps me to do away with them. It's worth asking yourself:
A) Why do you avoid studying? It could be that the work load is overwhelming, leading you to procrastinate. You might also be bored by the material.
B) Where do you study, and how does that affect your focus? If you study at home, chances are you'll get up to grab snacks, take more breaks than you need, take a nap, etc., anything to keep you from studying.
C) When do you start studying? Whenever you feel like it... as in, sleeping in till whenever, and then starting to study late in the day? Do you waste a lot of time after school?
D) What kind of plan do you have in place, if at all? Do you keep a schedule of blocks of time devoted to each subject/exam? Or do you not have a schedule or to-do list?
E) What distractions are there that prevent you from focusing? Your phone or computer? TV?
Trust me, I struggle with all of the above ALL the time! But to keep myself in check, I try to work on those areas to create alternatives that will kick me into shape so that I can get some work done. I suggest asking yourself why you are putting off the studying first. If you are really stressed by the load and don't want to deal with it, it's a sign you need to dive in head first and just get going. It helps to also change up your study location-- find a coffee shop you could work at, go to a library, etc., but don't do most of your studying at home. Also, even though it's hard at first, set a time for starting to study--- like, get home, eat a meal/have a snack, then get going on the studying. Or make sure to get up earlier and give yourself enough time to actually work. Set a schedule.. write a to-do list or keep a calendar. Organize according to class: a) the reading/assignment for the day, b) about how much time you need for each assignment, etc., and even go through and cross off each thing you complete that day (it's really rewarding, too!). Also, make sure to minimize distractions-- whether it be not taking your phone with you, turning off the tv/radio, not getting up all the time...
Remember, it takes PRACTICE! You need to consistently have better study habits so that it becomes routine for you. And if you slip up, it's ok, just pick yourself back up and get back into it. Good luck!
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Don't worry! I used to have the exact same problem. Now what I do is put my phone on "do not disturb" and I listen to my nature sounds station on iTunes Radio. It helps me stay focused. I also like to study outside if it's a nice day. The one thing that always motivates me is thinking about all the money I'll be able to make one day after graduating from a good college!
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