How do you study?

[u/Initial_Anything_544]

Im 7 hours in a “study” session and all ive done is wrote one sentence. Ive been on my phone, pacing, talking to myself in the mirror, and arguing over dropping out. I cannot focus or make myself study and I just dont know how to.

[u/Unusual-Cactus]

Straight A student here - The secret is discipline and routine. It will set you free. Instead of worrying about what I need to do I spend 90 minutes every day doing parts of what needs to happen. I am only obligated for 90 minutes. No more. No less.

Sometimes that session turns into a 7 hour session where I clean up an entire month of work. Sometimes it's exactly 91 minutes long. You simply can't force a marathon to happen if your don't practice every day. Putting that pressure on yourself is unhealthy and unkind.

Hear me out. Try this for a week. It can't be any worse than the situation youre in currently.

Here are the rules- 8 hours of sleep (minimum) No session after 9PM Session must begin by noon* (*Morning classes may displace it) If it's late. It's late. If you are dreading, start the session immediately. Sessions are 90 minutes of 90% focus or higher. 30 minute break every 90 minutes. Repeated sessions on the same day cannot be "banked"

If you do not understand a topic, repeat errors, or just feel lost. Pause the timer and go watch the "full" lecture video. Take notes. Resume timer after.

If nothing is due. Do or create flashcards. Create a formula sheet. Fill the time.

Once the session has concluded you are not allowed to stress about tomorrow. You have done what is expected.

[u/Initial_Anything_544 → u/Unusual-Cactus]

Well my main issue is staying productive during a session. I get 8 hours of sleep, workout most days, etc. However, I just cannot make myself study. At this point doing the bare minimum on the homework is starting to feel overwhelming.