How do I get any sort of motivation?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I got a 2250 on my SAT (which still wasn't good enough for my parents by the way) but my GPA is mediocre because I just haven't had any motivation during high school. I want to go into medicine so I know I have to change my lazy ways in college. </p>

<p>I always tell myself I'm gonna study but I end up being distracted by something else or the feeling of wanting to do nothing overtakes me. Right now I tried to practice ACT reading but I read one passage and just quit without even doing the questions because of how unmotivated I am. </p>

<p>I don't know what it is, but it seems as if when I try to study I either get on the Internet and do something stupid or I just sit there worrying about my future. </p>

<p>How can I motivate myself to stop being such a lazy bum? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Bump 10 char</p>

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<p>pomodoro technique</p>

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<p>^Actually a good suggestion. Also, you could ask someone who could help you be accountable (like a parent) and check up on you every once in a while to make sure that you’re doing work. It’s just one of those “fake it 'til you make it” things; even if you are unmotivated, you have to will yourself to study by reminding yourself about how important it will be later in your life. </p>

<p>Are you unmotivated for all subjects or just boring ones? Does this lack of motivation also cover other areas of your life? I struggled with being unmotivated for a few years; turns out, it was depression, so that’s something to consider too.</p>

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<p>Here’s my way of overcoming lack of motivation and general apathy:

  1. Make a schedule that factors meals, breaks, studies, and excercise.
  2. Follow it accordingly. MAKE NO EXCEPTIONS
  3. Be sure to study subjects you consider interesting. I reading bores you, gradually read more each day. Again, read what you consider interesting at first. This greatly increases motivation.</p>
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<p>Adderall…</p>

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<p>^LOL</p>

<p>Actually, just find what you want. Do you want anything? Then find what you need to reach that goal. Say I want a shiny Ferrari. Then I’d start working towards that Ferrari, working as hard as possible, because that Ferrari would be so cool, etc.</p>