How to get motivated for life/school?

Question

Hi, I am a 16 year old girl. Before you judge me based on the question I asked, please read this.

I recently lost my motivation for everything. Even the one thing I enjoy the most, editing. Anyways, I have also lost motivation for school. I mean, if i don't have motivation to make myself some food or take care of myself, then how do people expect me to have motivation for school?

This entire school year I haven't done a single thing about school. I literally can't remember one thing I have learnt this year. And I am not dumb or stupid. I actually am pretty smart if I say myself. That's why I still have okay grades. However school is getting harder and I can't guess everything anymore.

Please give me tips on how to get motivation:

Answer 1

not_a_twinkie

Xper 4

That definitely sounds like you're suffering from depression, I would suggest seeing a therapist is psychologist to get some proper help. But if that's unavailable or something else then may I suggest making lists of what you need to do, it helps to organise your thoughts and make the tasks seem less daunting which can help you with actually doing things. Just take it one step at a time and don't beat yourself up if you can't do something right away, this is a time for taking care of yourself. Good luck

LaureenVO

16 d
Okay thankyou!

Answer 2

LaureenVO

Okay thankyou!

Answer 3

Hannah_le

Xper 6

I get that lmao bein depressed. During this year it has been really hard for motivation since we have the choice not to learn or overall it gets overwhelming for us. better start whipping out those apps like Photomath or Brainly lmaoo. But I’d just give urself time to gain motivation but just start by dragging urself simply taking a shower or sleeping ewrly for school cuz that’s also a big factor. When u sleep late and wakeup for school it’s harder to concentrate to do the work and leads to other problems of feeling overwhelmed n shit. Just do the simple self care things u do and don’t be on your phone for a while put your phone or any device away and focus on something else which will lead u to doing more things for yourself

Answer 4

boggboss | 328 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Master

Its hard everyone responds to differnt things maybe buy some books on pstive thinking and self help books constantly remind yourself off whatever goal u have and push for it as no one can make u motivated u have to truly want it

LaureenVO

17 d
Okay thank you!

Answer 5

LaureenVO

Okay thank you!

Answer 6

andy530 | 104 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Guru

You sound like you’re depressed. If you can I would recommend talking to a therapist to address depressive symptoms. I think that is the underlying problem that when addressed you’ll find your motivation is back

LaureenVO

17 d
Yea i've been thinking about having depression, but then im like "Nah i can't be depressed, because i have a great life and am happy most of the time. its just right now/a phase"
andy530

17 d
That’s what depression often is though... something that comes and goes on cycles or phases even to people with very good lives. It’s just like getting getting sick it can happen to anyone
LaureenVO

17 d
Ohw okay thank you!
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andy530

12 d
You’re welcome

Answer 7

LaureenVO

Yea i've been thinking about having depression, but then im like "Nah i can't be depressed, because i have a great life and am happy most of the time. its just right now/a phase"

Answer 8

andy530

That’s what depression often is though... something that comes and goes on cycles or phases even to people with very good lives. It’s just like getting getting sick it can happen to anyone

Answer 9

LaureenVO

Ohw okay thank you!

Answer 10

andy530

You’re welcome

Answer 11

Anonymous

Are your parents toxic? I also had a same experience like you when I was 16-17. My grandmother passed away and i took science stream mindlessly. I didn't took care of myself. Instead of sympathizing with me, my mother always shouted at me, abused me and criticized me, told me that I'm a loser and didn't even let me pursue my career in acting. Then my evil mother manipulated me to take medical degree. I ended up quitting my major.

Opinion Owner

16 d
All you can do is identify if there is any negative influence near you then eliminate it. If not then you need alone time to be stronger. Do self reflection, read blogs related to your situation BUT PLEASE Don't let anyone tell you what career to pursue, etc.
LaureenVO

16 d
No they are not. They are the sweetest persons to be alive and would do anything for me. That's why i also kinda feel guilty for feeling the way i feel. I have no reason to feel like this and still i do. also im sorry that happened to you.
Opinion Owner

16 d
Then it's something else that's bothering you or simply because you need a temporary break. Try relaxing and calming down for a while. When you feel better, start off with your favorite thing and goals.
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LaureenVO

12 d
Okay thanks for the reply!

Answer 12

Opinion Owner

All you can do is identify if there is any negative influence near you then eliminate it. If not then you need alone time to be stronger. Do self reflection, read blogs related to your situation BUT PLEASE Don't let anyone tell you what career to pursue, etc.

Answer 13

LaureenVO

No they are not. They are the sweetest persons to be alive and would do anything for me. That's why i also kinda feel guilty for feeling the way i feel. I have no reason to feel like this and still i do. also im sorry that happened to you.

Answer 14

Opinion Owner

Then it's something else that's bothering you or simply because you need a temporary break. Try relaxing and calming down for a while. When you feel better, start off with your favorite thing and goals.

Answer 15

LaureenVO

Okay thanks for the reply!

Answer 16

AdithyaR | 57 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Explorer

From your description, it would seem you're depressed.
The best thng would be to talk to a counselor or a therapist about it.
They'll be able to help you better.

Answer 17

nawtee_me

Xper 7

Are you depressed about something? this covid thing got you down? talk to me...

LaureenVO

16 d
I think covid got to everyone. Even if you think you haven't been affected by it, you probably are. I see people around me changing because of covid. especially teenagers my age.
nawtee_me

16 d
I think when this is all over there will be more people being antisocial because of covid. People will be afraid of getting around anyone for fear of catching something. You are at the stage in your life where you were just starting to have a social life. I don't mean on social media but in real life. And now things have changed and non of us can be a social as we want to be. We are social creatures that thrive on interactions with others and that has changed. I think we have to push past that since of change that we do not like and continue being who we are. We are not our situation, it is our situation that has changed but it doesn't have to change us. I believe that you will overcome this and be better for it in the long run. What is that saying, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." I believe that you are stronger than you know...
LaureenVO

12 d
I completely agree with you. thanks for the response im very gratfull for it!

Answer 18

LaureenVO

I think covid got to everyone. Even if you think you haven't been affected by it, you probably are. I see people around me changing because of covid. especially teenagers my age.

Answer 19

nawtee_me

I think when this is all over there will be more people being antisocial because of covid. People will be afraid of getting around anyone for fear of catching something. You are at the stage in your life where you were just starting to have a social life. I don't mean on social media but in real life. And now things have changed and non of us can be a social as we want to be. We are social creatures that thrive on interactions with others and that has changed. I think we have to push past that since of change that we do not like and continue being who we are. We are not our situation, it is our situation that has changed but it doesn't have to change us. I believe that you will overcome this and be better for it in the long run. What is that saying, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." I believe that you are stronger than you know...

Answer 20

LaureenVO

I completely agree with you. thanks for the response im very gratfull for it!

Answer 21

COMMODOREII | 588 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Master

Covid did a real number on everyone the past year. Just take it a day at a time. Before you know it it will come back to you.

Answer 22

harry7825

Xper 6

Just eat and sleep
Best motivated for life
Because life as lots of weapons to attract you in future
So eat well and sleep well
Everything will be alright

Answer 23

Dinosaursandanime65 | 59 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Yoda

Imagine the shitty outcomes. Do you want them?

LaureenVO

12 d
no ofc not lmao
Dinosaursandanime65

12 d
Did it help? A single taste is all you need

Answer 24

LaureenVO

no ofc not lmao

Answer 25

Dinosaursandanime65

Did it help? A single taste is all you need

Answer 26

zozo7880 | 59 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Xper 7

exercise

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