How can I get myself to do more of my college work?

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As above really, it is abit of an odd title.

Basically, I need to do college work out of college if I want to do any good in the course, but I find it really hard to actually get in that state of mind where you can just sit there and do college work without being distracted. Even if I really enjoy the work I still find myself ending up playing a game or browsing OcUK, I mean is their any way at all to train yourself to stop doing this and easily get in the state of mind where you can just sit there and knock out your college work?


Thanks
Will.
 
When I was in Uni if I wanted to get work done I'd go to the library. Helped me focus.
 
msm722 said:
When I was in Uni if I wanted to get work done I'd go to the library. Helped me focus.
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^^ This. Getting away from home and all its distractions is the first step. Also, i find it's a good idea to load a mp3 player with calm music and listen to that quietly while i work, maybe bring a snack to munch if you're pulling a long sesh. Whenever i do that i tend to put in 2-3 hours of work before i even start to think about stopping, if i push myself i can get 6 hours done without a break (other than toilet usage obviously).

Only problem is, today i was meant to head off to the Library at 9am, got distracted by a leaking roof and now i'm still procrastinating. S'ok tho, still 9 days till the deadline and i did half of it last week, i'll get my teeth stuck in properly tomorrow :D
 
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Do you have a proper work area with room for all your stuff (i.e. a nice big desk, no computer, not a dinner table)?
 
I'm guessing he does his work on the PC, making it all too easy to open up a browser or game.
 
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Get into a routine of doing the work. Helps me at university.

I set aside different times (or a big slot) each day to do at least 3+ hours work, and after about a month it doesn't seem like as much of a "chore" to me. :D.

However, big deadlines require 48hr cramming and lots of coffee!
 
Is it possible for forums to have auto bans every day between certain times, like 4-6PM every day or something?

Sometimes I wish I had a Mac, cant play games then :p
 
willhub said:
Is it possible for forums to have auto bans every day between certain times, like 4-6PM every day or something?

Sometimes I wish I had a Mac, cant play games then :p
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You should really try to learn how to motivate yourself. You'll always be able to find a distraction. Is there an underlying reason you're not working?
 
strudey said:
You should really try to learn how to motivate yourself. You'll always be able to find a distraction. Is there an underlying reason you're not working?
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Sometimes I get stuck, and I cant do anything about it until I see a teacher so I stop doing the work sometimes.

I have 5 assignments on the go at the moment all due in on 12th January. I'm doing 4 at the moment.
 
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