I’ve been working on getting the motivation to properly study for the GMAT and prepare my applications. It’s really hard, since once you get out of a groove, it’s really hard to get back into it. I’ve been out of school for nearly three years now (yikes!) and it’s been awhile since I’ve really had to study for anything. I was doing well when I took my GMAT course earlier in the year, but since that ended, I’ve been halfhearted with my attempts at studying. I really need to buckle down though, so I can get the score I want and feel confident with my applications.
How do I get that momentum going again though? I’ve tried arranging study sessions with friends that keep falling through, and I keep reminding myself, but every time I should, I just want to unwind after a long day. Even on the weekends I get tired and would rather be lazy than productive. Maybe it’s because I don’t feel the pressure just yet. I do tend to work pretty well with a deadline looming or something making my work more urgent. I think I’ll outline a plan and start counting the time I have left before everything is due. With concrete numbers in my head, I might just have to tighten the reins and get my act together.
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October 19, 2011 1:07 pm
I think the only way to get the momentum going again is to start small, say 20 minutes a day, then gradually increase the time you spend studying. This and an incentive (“if I study for an hour, I get to…) usually helps me. 🙂
October 20, 2011 12:20 am
Thanks! I know that’s what I should do, but it’s actually doing it that’s hard. I did manage to get a little done tonight so hopefully that gets the ball rolling.