Posted by Dinah on December 1, 2008, at 12:54:49
In reply to Re: Motivation techniques needed » Phillipa, posted by Quintal on December 1, 2008, at 12:33:02
I always think of my brain as having a hard time getting on track, then having a hard time getting off track once it's on. I picture myself coaxing it onto the track of work, or at one time onto study. Once it's on, it's generally ok and rolls merrily along.
Of course, coaxing isn't easy. One thing we've discovered with my son, which reminded me that it's also true of me, is that a bit of interaction helps guide the brain into the proper frame of mind. So he might sit and stare at his studies trying to force himself to focus, and that might not be too helpful. But if we ask him to explain what he's doing, and ask questions, he perks up, explains it quite well, then finds it easier to dive in.
I also find playing moderately fast music helps. And posture and speed of speech seems to help me too.
If there's no one who can interact with you on your studies, can you ask yourself relatively interesting questions?
Mind you, I'm no poster child for motivation. My mind is an obstinate thing.
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