Q&A for How to Get Homework Done when You Don't Want To

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Before class, make sure you have eaten something substantial. Drink water to keep you hydrated, which in turn will be making you more lively and you won't be as tired in class.

I used to have this problem too, but here is what I learned. If you can afford to spend time without doing homework, go for it. But if you get too into something, you might forget your homework, so it is best to try to finish it off. If you still feel bored and you have just a little homework, check your schedule to see if you can do it the next day. For example, if you have a math period after a break, then leave a little math homework and finish it during that break. Reward yourself with some free time after doing homework.

Reward yourself. Hang out with friends, watch TV, play some games, have some fun.

The quickest way to finish an essay is to start by building an outline so you know exactly what topics to cover and when. First, do some preliminary research. Then, structure your outline, including the main topic points of each paragraph. Finally, when the outline is finished, begin writing your essay. At that point it should move fairly quickly since you'll have a clear idea of what you want to say.

Set a timer on your phone to go off after 10 minutes, and then another to go off 5 minutes after the first. This will help you stay mindful of your break time, which will hopefully make it easier for you to transition back into working.

Take a little break every now and then to alleviate the boredom. If you are tired, take a short nap and set an alarm. If you are bored, then try a quick game or a short video of something fun, but be sure to return to the studies after your break's time limit. Having a snack of an apple or some celery pieces can help tor refresh you too, as can a brief walk outside the house.

Do the work in hour long intervals. Do work for test (1 hr), Do something that makes you excited, running around could work. Do homework (1 hr), and repeat until all homework is done.

Do some guided meditation as it helps you feel rested and able to focus. Listen to Spotify's Deep Focus playlist. Whenever you finish one task, or all of the work for one subject, get up and walk around for a little bit (5 minutes max) before starting again. this routine may work wonders for your concentration.

Split the homework by days. For example, do math on Monday, science on Tuesday, social studies on Wednesday etc.

If you really must get out of something, tell your teacher that you had a lot of assignments and you didn't have enough time to get everything done, or tell them that you've been distracted because of something that's going on at home. Keep in mind that these excuses will only work once or twice, then your teacher will stop being sympathetic.

Maybe take some notes while the teacher is talking or draw out a diagram and bring it home so it's easier to use those notes and apply it to your homework. You could also try and ask your teacher for some extra handouts to use as your notes so you don't have to make them.

Go to a quiet room, ask family to keep the noise down, and/or go outside and take some deep relaxing breaths.

Don't sit next to a friend and try to not have any distractions like a book, stress ball, or phone.

Go to bed really early and get some sleep. Wake up earlier than usual and do the homework when your brain is fresh.

Start with a few minutes reviewing what you did that day. Then tackle the harder subjects first, as if you do the easy subjects first you are likely to become demotivated. Doing the harder subjects first may also give you a more thorough understanding of the easy work. It may be difficult at first, but after a while it becomes habit and you can get the work done faster.

Have a shower and go to bed. Wake up early and do it. If this happens a lot, check your schedule to see what can be changed in it, or talk about the problem with the teachers who set the homework amounts.

You could read a book on your own or ask the teacher if you are missing any other assignments.

Eliminate all distractions and work in a room where you'll be able to concentrate.

Talk to the teacher alone. If he/she still wants you to, then make sure you check over it. Have confidence in your work.

Put your phone in another part of the house entirely so you're less likely to go track it down. If you really can't trust yourself, give your phone to a parent, sibling, or friend, and tell them not to give it back to you until you show them your completed homework.

Just do it. The best way to accomplish something is to do it, and then you will feel good inside.

Take a short nap and set some alarms, or go to bed and wake up early the next morning.

If you are stuck on a problem, look in your textbook and see if it can help you. If it doesn't help, just move to the next one and come back to it. If you still can't answer it, wait until class the next day and ask your teacher.

The best option would be to take a short break. Maybe run around a bit and take your mind off of things.

Take a few minutes to make a plan of attack. Prioritize and do the most important things and the things due earliest first. Stay focused and work your way through it.

Put all distractions in another room. If you must use the computer, use site blockers if you're afraid you'll stray to non-productive areas of the internet. Tell your family/roommates not to to disturb you. If you still have trouble, try going to the library to study.

Studying with a friend or a classmate can help to increase your level of concentration, and can help you get better grades. Breaks are important to keep you refreshed and from feeling burned-out. Try to keep your break no longer than one fourth the time you spend studying.

Buy some earplugs or a pair of noise canceling headphones. You could also try politely asking the people in your house to keep it down because you're trying to study.

Try listening to some deep focus music from Spotify or YouTube. Be motivated and get yourself organized.