Hi! Sooo Iâm back in college and itâs getting harder because of virtuality and Iâm having a hard time trying to focus, do you have any spells to help me with it? Iâm a baby witch btw :s
Hello! While witchcraft can aid in things like this, it will be useless if you donât make a real, mundane effort as well:
Have a specific spot where you sit while doing schoolwork.
Put your phone in another room. Seriously. Unless you have a good reason, having your phone within reach or sight will be distracting.
Set up the space. If it helps, play certain music, drink the same drink, light the same candle when itâs time to get into the zone. Help yourself remember itâs time to focus.Â
Sometimes changing out of pajamas can help, and sometimes itâs nice to feel cozy.Â
Light a study candle, keep crystals that help with memory and focus nearby, enchant a cup of tea or coffee. (See links at bottom)
Work in sections + create manageable goals:
Look at your coursework. Note deadlines. Create a weekly plan: what is the ideal amount you do each day, and what is the minimum you can get away with (while acknowledging that youâll have to do more later).Â
Make your own (earlier) deadlines when manageable. Itâs such a wonderful feeling to be done with something before itâs due, and working ahead gives you some leeway if you have a rough day.Â
Have a set amount of time youâll be focused on schoolwork. If you can only manage 15 minute chunks, thatâs fine (unless itâs a required time frame, obviously). Just truly focus on your work, then allow yourself a short break.Â
When I was doing online classes Iâd try to have some sort of project going that I was excited to work on. I could take a break from my schoolwork, do a bit of the project (knitting, sketching, etc.) and then return to my schoolwork. If you turn to technology, itâs easier to get distracted.Â
Sigils on your weekly plan, enchant it, write down your intentions for the week (what youâd like to achieve this week, how youâd like to be, how youâd like to treat yourself), etc. (See links at bottom)
If youâre a tactile person, writing things down/printing them may help rather than having everything on the computer. I often took notes to ensure I understood the material, and to have it as an easy reference later.
Pay attention to when you feel most focused during the day. While many consider this to be morning, this isnât true for everyone. If you know youâll be most productive--and you arenât just procrastinating--in the evenings, donât force yourself to do something and take twice as long in the mornings.
Lecture doesnât fully make sense and itâs harder to ask questions? There are likely online resources that explain it in a different way! The internet can be your friend.Â
Move around. Have your specific schoolwork spot, and leave it during breaks if needed. Walk to the kitchen, drink some water. Look out the window. Move your body and allow your mind a break.Â
Know your needs. Know your learning style. How can you best support yourself? How can you be kind to your future self?
Take care of yourself. Eat foods that feel good for your body, drink enough water, be sure to move around, try to have a consistent sleep schedule.Â
There are loads of well-written articles on how to be successful in online courses, Iâd highly recommend browsing them and creating a plan and support system for yourself!
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