I Don't Care

[medlover247]

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I'm having serious motivational problems. I just don't feel like studying. I know I'm capable of getting good grades and all that. But what do people do to keep their spirits up, and stay concentrated?

 

[jojocola]

I go to those medical school conferences. It gets repetitive, but it helps me stay focused.

 

[Doc Henry]

I'm actually having similar problems right now. Watch out though; tons of people in this forum are going to jump all over us saying that if we can't handle school now how will we handle it for four years in med school. Well, screw them!

I only have two terms left until I graduate so I try to use that to motivate me. In particular I try to focus on graduating with honors as high as possible.

I also try to get into some sort of competition with a friend in a class to give me an extra push.

This may sound cheesy but one of the best motivational things for me is working in medicine and planning my future as a doctor...

Hope some of that helps...just remember it happens to all of us!

 

[sexyman]

Motivation comes in cycles sometimes.

 

[pennybridge]

i go to the dentist.


(shudders)

 

[PunjabiCurry]

Watch out though; tons of people in this forum are going to jump all over us saying that if we can't handle school now how will we handle it for four years in med school.

shooting yourself on foot there

 

[SB100]

I look at my roommates, bunch of slackers I tell ya😀

 

[Fermata]

Have you ever worked a hard job in your life?

That's plenty of motivation to do well in school.

 

[lynn623la]

Coffee might help.

I high recommend Tab energy (yeah the can may be pink), because it has a nice blend of B12 and Niacin that gets you energized, without being jittery.

Choline coctail II is pretty good. It has some calories in it, though---> about 80-100 per serving.

This may be cheesy, but I put pictures of family around me--- i.e. desk. I know I don't want to let them down. 🙄

You honestly have to have a passion for it. Without that you are a drone going through the prereqs or courses.

 

[crimsonkid85]

Have you ever worked a hard job in your life?

That's plenty of motivation to do well in school.

seriously. try paying the bills on a blue-collar paycheck. i'm sure that'll motivate you like no other.

 

[Tired Pigeon]

Don't worry about motivation - it comes and goes depending on a lot of variables. The key is just to make a decision that you're going to do X amount of work each day, whether you feel like it or not. Treat it like a job if you have to until your motivation returns.

 

[jochi1543]

seriously. try paying the bills on a blue-collar paycheck. i'm sure that'll motivate you like no other.

I third that. I currently work in retail/admin and I'm surrounded by miserable failures who hate everything about their lives and their jobs. The simple fear of turning into one of them is motivating enough.👎

 

[TheGreatHunt]

Imagine yourself working at Burger King.

OR

Imagine yourself working in retail for the rest of your life.

No thanks.

 

[Tristy]

I'm having serious motivational problems. I just don't feel like studying. I know I'm capable of getting good grades and all that. But what do people do to keep their spirits up, and stay concentrated?

Are you burned out? If that's the case (and I'm assuming you're in undergrad so you prolly have more time to spare) take it easy on yourself. I got pretty bad in terms of motivation a few weeks ago but luckily we had spring break. That wasn't enough though so I took another week off (of course I got a bit behind in my courses). I came back strong and aced my finals.

If you are not motivated you won't learn, and you'll still be miserable while staring at the book. I think it's ok to be a bit lazy when times like this come, it refreshens you. GL!

 

[patrickd223]

ALL the motivation I need comes from being neurotic about getting into medical school. Do i need to slap you silly and remind you how hard it is to get in?

 

[Soccer885]

I'm having serious motivational problems. I just don't feel like studying. I know I'm capable of getting good grades and all that. But what do people do to keep their spirits up, and stay concentrated?

I had plenty of motivational problems. Sometimes I just needed a little break because I was getting burned out. I would take a weekend and just do things I liked to do and not worry about school. The break usually helped me get back on tract with school. Try it and see if it helps!

 

[baylormed]

Are all of your friends also demotivated?

I find that talking or working with people who are driven actually motivates me to study more!

 

[medlover247]

Thanks for the advice everyone!

ALL the motivation I need comes from being neurotic about getting into medical school. Do i need to slap you silly and remind you how hard it is to get in?

and no thanks!

 

[emaj1n]

Get some exercise. It's a natural de-stresser and helps you concentrate. I swear, playing basketball three or four times a week got me through undergrad.

Also, someone mentioned energy drinks and coffee? I actually think that's a horrible idea, based on my experience. The more soda and coffee I drank, the more tired I felt. In all honesty, drink more water. Buy one Avian or Deer Park bottle a day and refill it three, four, five times. I kept a big two-and-a-half gallon jug in my mini fridge and would sip while I studied. Increasing my water intake always made me feel more alert.

The biggest thing: do something fun once in a while!

 

[Guile]

I third that. I currently work in retail/admin and I'm surrounded by miserable failures who hate everything about their lives and their jobs. The simple fear of turning into one of them is motivating enough.👎

+1 for this suggestion.

Except work construction (or frame houses). You'll never be so motivated in your life to study (or have as good of a tan 😀).

 

[Guile]

Get some exercise. It's a natural de-stresser and helps you concentrate. I swear, playing basketball three or four times a week got me through undergrad.

Also, someone mentioned energy drinks and coffee? I actually think that's a horrible idea, based on my experience. The more soda and coffee I drank, the more tired I felt. In all honesty, drink more water. Buy one Avian or Deer Park bottle a day and refill it three, four, five times. I kept a big two-and-a-half gallon jug in my mini fridge and would sip while I studied. Increasing my water intake always made me feel more alert.

The biggest thing: do something fun once in a while!

You are in a very small minority of people who experience the opposite effect most people do--stimulation. I agree with the above posters. Caffeine can do wonders for motivation and focus. Just use it wisely and try not to develop a tolerance (only drink when you have to). Coffee is good because there are no calories, and it is also the most antioxidant-rich food/beverage in the American diet. It's actually not bad for you, in moderation.

 

[Raihan Mirza]

To keep myself motivated I watch the Rocky Anthology. I don't know why but watching Rocky Balboa work his ass off to be the heavy weight Champion motivates me to study really hard.

 

[maeryn]

I high recommend Tab energy (yeah the can may be pink), because it has a nice blend of B12 and Niacin that gets you energized, without being jittery.

I don't do drugs, but if I ever injected anything into my body, it'd be Tab Energy. I live off of it. 😍

Back on topic, to keep me motivated, I read a lot of autobiographies and books written by doctors about their time spent throughout residency and on. It gives me a somewhat clear image to hold on to.

 

[NervousNed]

just to go along with all the comments about working fastfood/retail, you dont want to be saying "do you want fries with that"

 

[baylormed]

+1 for this suggestion.

Except work construction (or frame houses). You'll never be so motivated in your life to study (or have as good of a tan 😀).

+2

Nothing like the fear of becoming the next manager at Buenos Tacos to motivate you to study really, really hard.

 

[Agent47]

I look at my roommates, bunch of slackers I tell ya😀

😀 ............................... MEE TOO!! BUT...

I also watch "LoST" ...It's amazing series....that Dr. Jack give me motivation.😀

 

[MonkeyNuts!]

LOST IS THE BOMB

yay for new ep tonite

DIE JULIETTE DIE

DIE SUN DIE

 

[lina123321]

seriously. try paying the bills on a blue-collar paycheck. i'm sure that'll motivate you like no other.

most definitely agree w/this👍 👍 👍 ...

 

[UnderdogMD]

I'm having serious motivational problems. I just don't feel like studying. I know I'm capable of getting good grades and all that. But what do people do to keep their spirits up, and stay concentrated?

Its not your fault. Society has distorted our image. "just don't feel like studying", then don't. If you know you are capable of getting good grades then that should be enough. You don't have to prove yourself to anybody. Working hard is way overrated. My honest advice is have lower expectations for yourself. People come to college aiming for a 4.0 and they end up overworked, frustrated, and depressed (not unlike yourself). Do like me, aim for a 3.0. My GPA is 3.08 and I feel like a winner. I achieve my goal every semester. Hows that for a sense of accomplishment? Follow my advice and things will start to look a little bit brighter.

 

[baylormed]

Its not your fault. Society has distorted our image. "just don't feel like studying", then don't. If you know you are capable of getting good grades then that should be enough. You don't have to prove yourself to anybody. Working hard is way overrated. My honest advice is have lower expectations for yourself. People come to college aiming for a 4.0 and they end up overworked, frustrated, and depressed (not unlike yourself). Do like me, aim for a 3.0. My GPA is 3.08 and I feel like a winner. I achieve my goal every semester. Hows that for a sense of accomplishment? Follow my advice and things will start to look a little bit brighter.

I do agree, though, with the "If you don't feel like studying, then don't." Give yourself a break, forcing yourself to study is, in my experience, not very productive because you just get more and more frustrated but aren't learning the material. So let yourself be lazy and procrastinate, and then go back to the books once you feel more like it.

The "aim for a 3.0" while trying to get into medical school, well, it's just insane.