Procrastination, or something more dire?

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So I have this problem where Im fine doing work at school, but as soon as I enter my home environment, any time i try to do homework, I cant. I have to force myself to do work, and even the, my brain goes blank and I literally cannot think properly. Im on anti-depressants, so it shouldnt be because of my depression, should it? I’ve been chastised for procrastination in the past, but i think this may go beyond the limits of that. On one hand I’m like “My brain shuts down when i try to work at home” and on the other hand im like “but i also really dont wanna do that shit.” what the hell am I doing??? I’m a junior in highschool for fucks sake! My GPA cant drop below a 3.0 at this all girls private school in the bible belt of the American South! I dont know. Im just…..maybe I really am just a lazy fuck.

Category: Tags: asked November 30, 2014

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Sounds to me like procrastination.. I'm not sure though. I suggest that you listen to the part of you that wants to get things done. I usually get home, clean up, eat and then get straight to work. If I get too distracted, then I leave my phone in my parents' room and I close all the extra tabs (I have to do all my homework on my laptop D: its even more distracting!) and just focus on getting atleast one thing done. Starting is the hardest. So force yourself to start by saying "Okay, I'll literally just study for 20 minutes". Once you're able to start, reward yourself (with a candy or something) every time you finish something. Usually, it turns to something fun and you don't stop. If you do feel extremely lazy, then step to the garden for like two minutes or just go around your room and drink some water. Washing your feet with cold water helps alot too since your feet have nerves *or something* connected straight to your brain so it helps feel fresh. Just make a habit of trying to focus for at least one hour every day following all the tips you read and it will probably help. Thats how I made my habit :3 Or you could just sleep early and wake at 3 to finish a few of your work. I do that for minor note making and preparing for my classes of the day.