Motivation to Study
The first part of my studying process involves answering a whole lot of multiple choice questions, pre-studying, to get a feel for which areas I need to work on the most. This is super frustrating, because I am struggling to remember all topics, so I would rather just get on with the actual studying part.
However, I think there is some benefit to this exercise. At the very least, I’m getting a quick and dirty overview of the questions that will be asked, and I can get a feel for how much of the information I’m familiar with, even if I don’t remember the specifics of how to solve the problems. Also, sometimes I’m pleasantly surprised with how well I do remember some topics.
In the meantime, I am trying to come up with ways to motivate myself to study each day. I have a study goal, although so far I haven’t been sticking to it (too many excuses).
I am also still trying to figure out the best time and place to study in my house. I originally planned to study after work, but I often find I’m too tired to focus. I think I am going to try setting my study time after I have had a chance to fit some exercise in.
Finally, I am trying to motivate myself by “paying” myself per hour. For every hour I study, I put a bit of money aside to save towards buying a netbook. This is the best motivational tactic I can come up with, and it’s working pretty well!
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Rewarding yoursef for studying is a great idea!
I usually add it as a daily appointment in my planner. This way it has to get done or else I don’t feel productive. I also tell people that I’m studying, so I’m accountable and feel like a slacker if I didn’t study.
Good luck with your studying!
My rewards system is working out mostly well. I changed my mind and decided to buy a much more expensive new laptop than I originally planned, so I need to stuff in a lot more study hours, and quickly!
hope the laptop pays for it self i really liking the site more and more when i read up anyhow thanks for the infomation
Great article. Most of my students have this problem. And fair enough they do. laptops can really be useful equipments for studies. Good job. Cheers
I am a student who started to study for ACCA while working in a mainly non-financial job. From my experience I found it easier to study once I was in a financial role, it all made more sense! To gain the ACCA qualification it is essential to have practical experience therefore I suggest it makes sense to get some work experience as soon as possible. I guess that is my motivation!
Excellent article. Whenever I have exams close by I have the problem of getting motivated to study. At times motivation just comes along but at times I just have a hard time studying.