Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 5: Learn to Appreciate School
• Part 2 of 5: Set yourself up for success
• Part 3 of 5: Achieve Your Goals
• Part 4 of 5: Learn Attention and Concentration
• Part 5 of 5: Change your lifestyle
• Tips

Have you got a moment where you say to yourself, "I don't need school," or is today the day you don't want to get out of bed? Your challenges are not unique, but successful schooling is a prerequisite for success in life. Motivation can be maintained in a variety of ways.

Steps

Part 1 of 5: Learn to Appreciate School

1. 1 Imagine your desired adult life. Going to school on a daily basis can be boring and some lessons may seem irrelevant at the moment, but remember that without school you cannot prepare for adulthood. Studies show that young people with clear goals achieve better results and are more satisfied with their lives. Make a list of what you want to achieve as an adult. Here are some examples:
   • Travel around the world
   • Support your family
   • Get a good car
   • Buy a season pass for your favorite team matches
   • Have funds to attend concerts, good restaurants, theaters
2. 2 Assess the skills you need for your dream job. It is better to love your future work, so take the time and effort to prepare for it while still in school.
   • Make a list of all the professions that you would be interested in pursuing.
   • List the required skills for each.
   • Match these skills with school lessons and extracurricular activities.
   • Pay special attention to these lessons. Go to electives. Remember that hard work in school will help you in your professional career.
3. 3 Take advantage of social opportunities. This does not mean chatting in class or handing over notes, but remember that school is a place for interesting communication with your classmates. Don't be angry just because you have to go to school. Learn to be happy with your classmates so that you will be more eager to come to class.
   • Make good use of your free time at school. Lunch and break is a great time to recharge before your next lesson and have a good laugh with your friends.
   • Sign up for sections and electives to find people with common interests.

Part 2 of 5: Set yourself up for success

1. 1 Plan your school time. If you are not in the mood for a pleasant time at school, then you will hate the very thought of it. Do your best. Establish a regular after-school and weekend activity schedule to boost your academic performance, build confidence, and value school.
   • Create a consistent daily routine. Successful people often have a consistent schedule that helps them get things done and achieve their goals.
   • There are some variations during the week - for example, you can have an elective or workout on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but not on other days. However, every week you need to know what to expect from a particular day.
   • Take breaks occasionally. Research confirms that taking breaks to recuperate when you're about to burn out can help boost your productivity.
2. 2 Keep a calendar. School will not seem so difficult if you control everything you do. Buy a planner to stick to your earlier schedule. Write down all your homework in it, as well as the deadlines for more distant projects.
   • Remember to include reminders for long-term projects a few days before the deadline so that you don't leave work until the last moment.
   • You can also use the app on your smartphone to keep track of your activities. In almost any program, you can set reminders for a specific date.
3. 3 Create a suitable learning environment. If you work in a hectic environment, then you will hate school hours. Create an environment that will make you enjoy your studies.
   • Keep your desk neat and tidy.
   • Conveniently arrange all the accessories (pencils, markers, rulers) so as not to search for them.
   • Take care of good lighting. Low lighting can cause headaches, which clearly will not do your motivation.
   • Find out how best to work for you: in absolute silence or with little background noise. Some people are distracted by noise, while others cannot work without quiet, unobtrusive music.
4. 4 Organize a study group. If you study with friends, it won't be so hard! But make sure you really work, not just joke and have fun.
   • The study group should include no more than 3-4 people to keep order.
   • Meet at least once a week at the same time. You can study at school in your free time or after class at someone's home.
   • Become a group leader / coordinator. Decide which lessons and projects to focus on this week so that everyone works together and helps each other, rather than everyone doing their own special project.
   • Prepare for each activity. It is not enough to just come and wait for all the work to be done in a group session. Come prepared and completed.
   • Remember to take breaks to rest and recharge.

Part 3 of 5: Achieve Your Goals

1. 1 Break large assignments into smaller ones. There is no need to be intimidated by a presentation or voluminous work. Remember, you don't have to do all the work in one sitting.
   • List all the different steps to be taken in the project work.
   • Create a schedule that forces you to complete one small task every day.
   • If you are writing an abstract, then you can read and summarize one source on the first day, a second source on the second day, and a third source on the third day. On the fourth day, you can summarize all the information read. On the fifth day, formulate your own opinion. On the sixth day, back up your opinion with quotes from sources. On the seventh and eighth day, write your abstract. On the ninth day, you can rest, and on the tenth, re-read the work and make the necessary edits.
2. 2 Reward yourself. If you want to stay motivated, then you need to interest yourself. Make a deal with yourself: if you study for two hours, then you can watch your favorite TV series at 8:00 pm. If you get an A for your abstract, you can do nothing all weekend.
   • Remember, everyone needs a break. Don't forget to take some time to relax.
   • If you have not reached your goal, then think about your deal. After spending a full hour on Facebook instead of two hours of study, you should stop yourself from watching your favorite TV show!
3. 3 Come up with consequences. If you fail to achieve your goals, then you must punish yourself. You will work harder if you cancel your weekend in the movies after a bad week.
4. 4 State your goals. Communicate them: you are raising the bar as high as possible. Tell your friends, parents, and acquaintances: by the end of the semester, you want to get a solid A in literature, or to pass an A in chemistry. Once you tell others about your goals, you will need to make every effort not to get embarrassed if you fail.
   • Don't be discouraged if your efforts don't always lead to achieving your goal. Redouble your efforts. Hard work and time are your greatest allies.

Part 4 of 5: Learn Attention and Concentration

1. 1 Practice meditation. It will help you clear your mind of the hindrances that distract you from your studies. Take fifteen minutes of meditation before starting your studies. This will help you tune in to work that will help you achieve your goals.
   • Choose a quiet place.
   • Sit on the floor and cross your legs comfortably with your back against the wall (if necessary).
   • Close your eyes and focus on the darkness.
   • Think of nothing but darkness. Don't allow yourself to switch to other thoughts.
   • Get to work after fifteen minutes!
2. 2 Summarize interesting text sources and videos. Even if you don't like reading your homework, you probably still do every day. You read interesting articles on the Internet, as well as watch interesting videos on TV and online. The ability to summarize a thought is one of the most useful skills, since all school knowledge can be accumulated on this basis. By improving this skill with information and stories that pique your interest, you can develop important academic ability without extra effort.
3. 3 Practice mindfulness. At your desk at school or at your desk in your room, you may nod or daydream out of boredom. One of the best ways to collect your thoughts is to practice mindfulness.
   • Come up with a simple yet clear action that delivers a clear message.
   • This action should not be mundane. For example, roll with your thumbs.
   • Whenever attention starts to wane, twirl your fingers and pull yourself together.
4. 4 Countdown from 100. If your thoughts scatter, and you cannot focus on your goal, then give yourself a doable task that will take a couple of minutes of time and requires concentration, but will not upset you. A countdown from 100 will help you calm down and get your thoughts back on track.
5. 5 Increase your heart rate. Studies show that if you literally engage in physical activity for 10 minutes before a new task, then the load will increase your efficiency, as the blood flow to the brain will improve. The consequences of such an exercise can last for several hours, so a short effort will be rewarded a hundredfold.
   • Jump rope, jump and run in place, or any other exercise that doesn't require you to leave the house.

Part 5 of 5: Change your lifestyle

1. 1 Sleep 8-10 hours every night. Research confirms that teenagers cannot function well in the early morning, which makes it difficult for many middle and high school students to focus on their early lessons. Many students do not like school precisely because of fatigue. Your body is set to wake up late and go to bed late, but you will need to readjust it according to your lesson schedule.
   • Go to bed at the right time, even if you are not yet tired.
   • Do not watch TV or use your computer at least one hour before bed.
   • Don't take a nap during the day to get a good night's sleep.
2. 2 Eat a healthy diet. The link between nutrition and school success does not immediately show up, but it does exist! Poorly balanced meals can fill you up, but they won't energize you for focus and productivity. It is difficult for a tired person to motivate themselves. Always have breakfast to build up your strength in the morning.
   • Fish rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated acids and whole grains improve your memory.
   • Dark fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that are beneficial for memory and cognition.
   • Foods containing B vitamins, including spinach, broccoli and beans, improve your memory and alertness.
3. 3 Get exercise. Many studies support the link between exercise and increased productivity, so keep an active lifestyle. Exercising regularly will not only help you stay focused while you study, but it will also improve your mood. The ability to focus and a good mood are key to successfully maintaining motivation at school.

Tips

• Do not think that you are failing; on the contrary, think about your successes.
• It's natural to make mistakes. Try to learn from them and not despair.
• If you hate school with all your heart, then think about the lessons you enjoy. It can be physical education, works or history.