Weekend study problems

[deleted647690]

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Hi,
I am nearing the end of my semester; I am sure many of you are too. I have finals coming up in about 1 and a half weeks, and I'm trying to study right now, but finding it to be very difficult. I am able to study on weekdays, but I despise weekends. I try to study, but my mind just goes wacky. I'm staring at my notes, trying to focus, and various thoughts just keep racing through my brain about random BS. I keep thinking about how I'm going to fail and never get into medical school; how I'm going to despise my life if that happens. I feel like I'm on the chopping block right now because my GPA is borderline, and I'm trying to do all I can to save myself. One moment I'm able to focus, and the next moment, an idea pops into my head that involves me not getting into medical school and moving to the Alaskan tundra and becoming a recluse, or forcing myself to become homeless because I feel I deserve it, or abandoning my life and moving to Africa to become a nomad.......


Any tips for focusing other than staying off the internet or resorting to study drugs (I don't think I would do that)?

 

[gyngyn]

Exercise.

 

[deleted647690]

Hi,
I am nearing the end of my semester; I am sure many of you are too. I have finals coming up in about 1 and a half weeks, and I'm trying to study right now, but finding it to be very difficult. I am able to study on weekdays, but I despise weekends. I try to study, but my mind just goes wacky. I'm staring at my notes, trying to focus, and various thoughts just keep racing through my brain about random BS. I keep thinking about how I'm going to fail and never get into medical school; how I'm going to despise my life if that happens. I feel like I'm on the chopping block right now because my GPA is borderline, and I'm trying to do all I can to save myself. One moment I'm able to focus, and the next moment, an idea pops into my head that involves me not getting into medical school and moving to the Alaskan tundra and becoming a recluse, or forcing myself to become homeless because I feel I deserve it, or abandoning my life and moving to Africa to become a nomad.......


Any tips for focusing other than staying off the internet or resorting to study drugs (I don't think I would do that)?

Also, I find that this issue is most prevalent if I am studying any more than 2-3 days before my exam. I just can't focus if my exam is like a week off or so....

 

[deleted647690]

Exercise.

I really like exercise. I never do this during school though, because I feel like I am wasting time that could be better spent studying. I know that's not the case, since I'm probably wasting more time when I'm trying to study but can't focus. But I can't get that idea out of my mind that it would be a waste.

 

[gyngyn]

I really like exercise. I never do this during school though, because I feel like I am wasting time that could be better spent studying. I know that's not the case, since I'm probably wasting more time when I'm trying to study but can't focus. But I can't get that idea out of my mind that it would be a waste.

Just do it.
Exercise and sleep are the keys to learning.

 

[deleted647690]

Just do it.
Exercise and sleep are the keys to learning.

My neurotic friend doesn't exercise at all. He studies a ridiculous amount, barely sleeps, and has close to a 4.0. I'm jealous of him.

 

[gyngyn]

My neurotic friend doesn't exercise at all. He studies a ridiculous amount, barely sleeps, and has close to a 4.0. I'm jealous of him.

Don't be.

 

[DoReMiFaSo]

Just do it.
Exercise and sleep are the keys to learning.

Working out right now while checking sdn ^_^ I studied to the pt where i feel like i would throw up if i read one more chapter. That was my cue to get my ass to the gym.

You get way more out of the time you invest in fitness.

 

[deleted647690]

Don't be.[/QUOTE

How?

How?

 

[gyngyn]

How?

A lack of exercise is a risk factor for almost every miserable preventable condition.

 

[Goro]

You are NOT your friend, and the only person that you should be comparing yourself to is yourself.

Listen to recorded lectures while jogging if you feel that you need the time.


Med school only gets harder, so you need to learn how top take care of yourself now.

My neurotic friend doesn't exercise at all. He studies a ridiculous amount, barely sleeps, and has close to a 4.0. I'm jealous of him.

 

[sliceofbread136]

Might as well just quit if you can't handle it.

 

[Hospitalized]

My neurotic friend doesn't exercise at all. He studies a ridiculous amount, barely sleeps, and has close to a 4.0. I'm jealous of him.

Sounds like a crappy life. The people I admire most are the ones who have a very military study schedule, exercise regularly, and are well-rounded. Being a 4.0 drone is of no value.

 

[Abandrag]

its all balance. with that said the weekends during the daytime is prime time study time

 

[docycle]

Hi,
I am nearing the end of my semester; I am sure many of you are too. I have finals coming up in about 1 and a half weeks, and I'm trying to study right now, but finding it to be very difficult. I am able to study on weekdays, but I despise weekends. I try to study, but my mind just goes wacky. I'm staring at my notes, trying to focus, and various thoughts just keep racing through my brain about random BS. I keep thinking about how I'm going to fail and never get into medical school; how I'm going to despise my life if that happens. I feel like I'm on the chopping block right now because my GPA is borderline, and I'm trying to do all I can to save myself. One moment I'm able to focus, and the next moment, an idea pops into my head that involves me not getting into medical school and moving to the Alaskan tundra and becoming a recluse, or forcing myself to become homeless because I feel I deserve it, or abandoning my life and moving to Africa to become a nomad.......

Any tips for focusing other than staying off the internet or resorting to study drugs (I don't think I would do that)?

Lol @ kids needing amphetamine to do well. So unnecessary.

The best tip is what Gyngyn said: just do it. Which reminds me...

Also, I find that this issue is most prevalent if I am studying any more than 2-3 days before my exam. I just can't focus if my exam is like a week off or so....

It's called being an undergrad. You know you have no reason to study >3 days before an exam. Therefore, you don't.

Might as well just quit if you can't handle it.

But really.