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[Another-Ryan]

Okay Newgrounds, I've got a problem. I can't stay on task. Whenever I'm doing something boring, like typing an essay (as I should be doing now) I always get distracted, and come on here (like I'm doing now). Help me NG, how do I stay focused?

[snayk]

There really isn't much you can do but force yourself to work. I know exactly how you feel; I go through it all the time.

[RedCoin]

You need to get some will power. Also, listen to music if it helps, I do it.

[ColdCoffee]

Sorry but lol first don't post here. Second, try to not stop typing, that's the key, it keeps you focused.

[TheMaster]

Unplug your internet.

[Another-Ryan]

Yeay! Real help. Anyways, heres what I'll do, Ill listen to all this, and see how it works.

I have really bad ADD :/

[Rage]

Like snayk said, just get yourself to work. Getting something started can be considered the "barrier to entry". Once you get yourself working on it, it'll be much easier to keep at it. Although it may seem stupid, some websites offer good advice on how to prioritize your time.

[jenny-cadaver]

i always find that if i tell myself i will work for a good solid hour then i can do something like come on here for about 20 min and then go back to work for another hour (etc.)

[Another-Ryan]

At 10/10/06 01:58 PM, fallenmaiden wrote: i always find that if i tell myself i will work for a good solid hour then i can do something like come on here for about 20 min and then go back to work for another hour (etc.)

Hahaha me too, but when I do it its like

"Ill write one sentance here then Ill go on NG for an hour, then work on Flash for an hour, and then I'll write another sentance..."

And then I don't even do it.

Haha, unplugging internet now, Ill check back on your ideas when I need to research and then get sidetracked to here.

[Crag]

continously post on the BBS until there are no more topics worth posting in

[Another-Ryan]

At 10/10/06 02:01 PM, Unheard wrote: continously post on the BBS until there are no more topics worth posting in

That happened a LONG time ago, and yet, here I am

DOH!! Leaving for real.

[Sensationalism]

I've got ADHD. When I have to write an essay or something, I usually do that for a few minutes, then go on a website for a few minutes, then do more homework, then do something, then homework, little cycles that each last a few minutes. It would be quicker to do my homework all at once, but I can't sit still and stay focused long enough to do that. I hear meditation can help with focus, maybe you should try that.

[Another-Ryan]

Pretty good advise, the music things especially helps. Im getting more done.

[VeryProudofYa]

Set up reards for yourself.

Such as, make yourself do a paragraph, but once you complete it allot yourself 5-10 mins on the bbs.

Sorry I'm not that great in terms of help. Normally I just put my head down and plow through any long or uninteresting assignments.

[Another-Ryan]

At 10/10/06 01:58 PM, RageVI wrote: Like snayk said, just get yourself to work. Getting something started can be considered the "barrier to entry". Once you get yourself working on it, it'll be much easier to keep at it. Although it may seem stupid, some websites offer good advice on how to prioritize your time.

Haha, my mom has been making me work for hours without stopping (She didn't know I was comming on here) and I keept asking if I could take a break and she said no untill I showed her number 2 on that list.

[LittleMissVixen]

At 10/10/06 03:10 PM, VeryProudofYa wrote: Set up reards for yourself.

Such as, make yourself do a paragraph, but once you complete it allot yourself 5-10 mins on the bbs.

That's what I do.
I'm taking my 10 minute study break right now.
Really, it works. Just make sure you don't just rush through your work in order to get to your break you have set up.

[Lucy]

Tell yourself that once its done, its out the way and you wont have to think about it anymore and you can spend more time on the internet.

[Another-Ryan]

At 10/10/06 05:05 PM, LittleMissVixen wrote:

At 10/10/06 03:10 PM, VeryProudofYa wrote: Set up reards for yourself.

Such as, make yourself do a paragraph, but once you complete it allot yourself 5-10 mins on the bbs.

That's what I do.
I'm taking my 10 minute study break right now.
Really, it works. Just make sure you don't just rush through your work in order to get to your break you have set up.

Yeah, thats why Im doing it in time, not how much work I do, because I would do that

At 10/10/06 05:08 PM, Lucy wrote: Tell yourself that once its done, its out the way and you wont have to think about it anymore and you can spend more time on the internet.

Haha yeah, just think about the better things in life.

[Another-Ryan]

Grrr. I finally cracked down and worte the essay. Now my tutor says that its crap and I have to write it again. I think Im oing to need more ways to focus.

>:[

[Lagatag]

Use a computer than cant connect to the internet.