Hi
What you’re feeling is something a lot of people go through, especially when there’s a long, emotionally draining buildup toward something that feels like a “last chance.” You’re not lazy or incapable—what you’re experiencing is likely a mix of burnout, performance pressure, and possibly learned helplessness. When the brain has been in hyper-focus or survival mode for too long, it starts protecting you by switching off motivation. It’s not that you don’t want to succeed—it’s that your emotional and cognitive systems are exhausted, and you’re mentally disconnecting as a defense.
The isolation can amplify this. Humans aren’t meant to study in total social vacuum—no feedback loop, no validation, no shared stress. This makes your mind believe that effort won’t yield reward, which leads to emotional flatness and tiredness when studying. The mountain feels high because your brain thinks you’re climbing alone with no view at the top.
Here’s what might help:
1. Micro goals: 20-minute study sprints with just one clear goal. Don’t aim for long hours—just frequent little wins.
2. Emotional anchoring: Keep a small note of why you started this. Read it before you study every day.
3. Change the environment: Study in a café once a week or use body doubling (study virtually with someone).
4. Reward yourself daily: Don’t wait for the exam to reward yourself. Build a loop: Task → Reward → Rest.
5. Talk it out: Even just once or twice a week, talk to someone who understands exams. Vent, don’t isolate.
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Answered2025-04-05 04:24:34
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