Q&A for How to Force Yourself to Seriously Study

Try to study for a little bit every day so you don't have to cram all of the information the night before.

Determine the source of what is causing you to drop drastically. Has something happened in your life lately to distract you or to reduce your motivation? It is important to tackle that particular issue head on. Also, don't think about your friends having fun and going out -- concentrate on getting the studies done first, then playing hard after as your reward. The article has plenty of helpful ideas.

Take any break stuff (coffee, snacks, magazines, etc.) into the room you've been studying in. At the end of your break, put distractions like phones or magazines somewhere that won't tempt you too much, out of sight. DO NOT WATCH TV ON YOUR BREAK! This will just make you complacent and you won't want to leave. Ideally, have your studying and breaks in a room with a minimal number of electronics.

Sit in a quiet room to help with distractions. Make a study guide so you will know what you have to study. Remind yourself of the consequences if you do not study.

Have a cup of coffee or tea, but don't drink too much too quickly. Don't lay down while you study -- sit or stand to stay awake easier.

Think about your life what you want to be. Be competitive and compete with your friends as this will be a fun competition. You will be successful if you work hard enough.

Think about all the good grades you will be receiving and picture the happy faces your parents will have. This way, you can become more motivated to do your work.

The things you are obsessed with will give you temporary feelings of excitement and happiness, but a permanent pain later on. If you don't work hard now, you may not be able to build a successful future you are happy with. Remember this and work hard now so you don't have regrets in the future.

Prepare a time table and stick to it. Enjoy time with your family and friends during the day and study for the exams at night. Or vice versa. Just make sure you maintain a balance.

Create a schedule. Get started with your studying first thing in the morning and have some time with friends or family after lunch to look forward to. Explain the situation to your family and friends as well. They can motivate you and won't distract you during your study time.

Sit where you can see and hear well and where there won't be any distractions. Have all the things you need in front of you (textbook, notebook, pens, etc.). Be ready to take notes as you listen. Follow the teacher's instructions and ask if you don't understand them.

Use headphones or study without music. They may be worried about it distracting you.

You can begin by creating a study schedule that you should follow everyday, as this will instill the habit of studying. It also helps to make sure you have everything you will need on your desk, so you won't get distracted later on.

Start by making a timetable and follow it. Choose a time of day (morning or evening, depending on when your mind tends to be clearest) and allot a set amount of time for reading or quizzing yourself, etc.

Put on motivational music and make it a workout at the same time. Plus you may find things that you thought you'd never see again, so get enthused about putting everything back in its place again!

Explain your parents how self study is an important key for success for an individual.

Study more. It helps if you can study with friends who also want to get good grades. Get tutoring help if you're struggling with a specific subject.

Trying plugging in your earbuds or wearing your earphones to block out some of the noise. Earphones that can completely block out all sound are available, but they are usually expensive.

Just think about something you like to do. Your reward could be 30 minutes of playing outside with a friend, or messing around on social media, whatever you'd like to be doing instead of studying. Or, you could have a long term reward, you could ask your parent(s) if they'd agree to buy you a toy/video game/etc. if you get an A in your worst subject.

Classical music or other calm instrumental music is generally best.

Make a timetable you can really follow. It is best if you can update your time table in the morning daily. Keep it as a note on your cell, and refer to it often to remind yourself of how you should be using your spare time.

As for me, I found that socializing, doing sports, hanging out and things like that keep me from overthinking and getting distracted. You can try to walk around, eat something or do anything to keep you happy and energetic, then come back studying.

Make sure you're studying in a well-lit room that's comfortable and quiet. Make yourself a small snack and maybe a drink with caffeine to get an energy boost. You can also take frequent, short breaks and rest so you don't feel so overwhelmed by exhaustion.

Allot certain amounts of time for study, entertainment, etc. Follow the time slots strictly without fail.

You have to make the commitment to follow it in order to raise/maintain your grades. Be sure to schedule time for yourself as a reward and breaks into your schedule to make it realistic.

Think about the rewards you will get if you work hard and make a plan for studying so you can stick to it.

You can, but it's probably not a good idea to listen to music with words. This will distract you and make it harder to concentrate. Listen to something instrumental, like classical music, or generally calm music. Or find some gentle rain or nature sounds. Just find what works best for you.

By rewarding yourself when you study. For example, if I study for the next three hours I can eat chocolate.

Maybe you're not studying in the right way. Try reading the article on How to Study , and also ask your teachers and counselors at school for help.

It depends on the classes your taking, and the tests you have coming up. I recommend studying at least an hour each night, even if you have no major tests coming up.