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Post by static anonymity on Nov 16, 2005 16:48:52 GMT
Do you have any tips to help get work done?
I'm getting into the swing of essay writing, but sometimes it grinds to a halt and I have trouble motivating myself to get on with it again.
I try to take a break of ten minutes every hour-or-just-under (ie 50 minutes work, ten minutes break) and eating something every three hours helps keep the bloodsugar levels constant. (I'm proud of myself - on a low GI eating plan, and have had an Omega3-rich lunch today - aids concentration apparently) But every so often (like now) I just get a bit stuck.
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Post by Luco El Loco on Nov 16, 2005 18:58:25 GMT
The food side of things sounds sensible already. You could try Ginko Biloba supplements but I didn't see a lot of difference when I had them in 6th form... possibly cos I was ravaged by hormones making me hyper anyway, hehe.
I used to have a 10 point plan for essays where I'd write ten points including the intro and conclusion, and put all my page refs on there and put corresponding numbers on my notes and photocopies, so they'd be easy to find during the type up stage.
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Post by Graham on Nov 23, 2005 13:31:40 GMT
I'm horrendous with concentration...if i can get into the swing of it, i an write for absolutely ages, but my mind begins to wander if i don't fully engage with the subject.
Some people find music a distraction, but i find it helps. It relaxes me, and makes me feel better. Some peole don't like it, and prefer to work in complete silence...i couldnt handle that :/
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Post by static anonymity on Dec 1, 2005 19:25:09 GMT
I have to have silence if I want to produce a good piece of work (like an essay or something important to be marked, especially if I have a deadline looming, otherwise I'm too easily distracted: my thoughts will wander due to the content of the music, or the mood it creates, or any memories or thoughts connected with it. I can only let myself listen to music if I'm idly working my way through something less important or structured.
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Post by static anonymity on Dec 1, 2005 19:27:04 GMT
Having said that ( I know I should edit but my pooter's being a b*st*rd and keeps fecking up, so tough ), I have a 750 word essay due in Monday and I haven't even looked at the assignment as it's only now that me net's come back! Pants-er-iffic.
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