1.Take 1 minute to prepare yourself mentally
Sometimes you may not even feel like getting to work.When this happens, take a minute to prepare yourself mentally.Set a timer for a minute and tell yourself that you’ll start work when the timer goes off.
So, if you find it hard to motivate yourself to start studying, take a minute and prepare yourself mentally.By doing this, you will eliminate the resistance you were experiencing.
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