{"id":1815,"date":"2020-09-24T10:05:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T14:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.textbookrush.com\/?p=1815"},"modified":"2020-09-24T10:06:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T14:06:01","slug":"4-ways-to-get-your-homework-done-when-you-have-zero-motivation-to-do-so","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/blog\/post\/4-ways-to-get-your-homework-done-when-you-have-zero-motivation-to-do-so\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Get Your Homework Done When You Have Zero Motivation to Do So"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s really no need for an intro paragraph. You know why you clicked on the link. Even reading a How-To article about homework is more fun than cracking open your textbook and actually <em>doing<\/em> your homework. Unfortunately, it\u2019s near impossible to get an A in a course if you don\u2019t complete the class assignments. But if acing a course isn\u2019t motivation enough, I have a few other tips that should help you get started when the going gets\u2026 well, near impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Small Doses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid zero. What I mean is don\u2019t roll around in bed with your phone raised dangerously over your face, scrolling endlessly for hours upon hours\u2013and get zero homework done that day. A boring homework assignment will feel a lot less daunting if you tell yourself to do just 20 minutes of it now and another twenty minutes of it later tonight and continue spreading your work out. Personally, when I work this way, I always end up writing an article or finishing a task with what felt like very minimal effort. And many times, I\u2019ll complete the assignment in one sitting, since the biggest challenge was just <em>starting<\/em> the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Reward System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a reward system that gives you something to look forward to after several grueling hours of probability and statistics homework. Something like \u201cIf you finish this assignment, you can Postmates some awesome ramen and boba tea.\u201d or \u201cGet this homework done, Phil (I\u2019m Phil) and you can play four hours straight of PVP Destiny.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Get a Homework Buddy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to flake on yourself and your homework assignment and watch eleven more episodes in a row of The Good Place. Not so easy to flake when the homework session has been planned and involves another person.  Set a date and specific time to work on your homework with a friend or classmate. Bonus &#8211; they may be able to help you if you get stuck on anything. Double bonus &#8211; you may even enjoy doing your homework if it includes a little mood-lifting socializing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you can\u2019t appropriately social distance for this, try a Zoom study buddy session!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Switch Up Your Homework\/Study Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, working at a desk hidden away from the rest of humanity may work for some, but for others, even just the thought of sitting at a desk may trigger negative feelings (I like to call these the \u201cI don\u2019t wannas\u201d) that hamper the motivation to get started on schoolwork. Find a spot that works for YOU. This could be outside at a table surrounded by nature. 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