At this stage, you have learnt many strategies and techniques on how to learn more effectively and score ‘A’s. You have also learnt how to design inspiring goals and plan your time. Now, does this mean that you will definitely go ahead and take action?
In fact, you may be saying to yourself right now, ‘Yes, I know that I must start planning my time, Power Read and create Mind Maps®, but you know what? I just do not feel like doing it! I feel bored, tired, lazy and depressed.’
As human beings, do we do things more out of logic or emotions? The answer is emotions. Emotions always override our logic. There are a lot of things which we know we should do but we still do not do it, because of how we feel. Many times, we know we should stop watching TV and start doing our work, but we just do not feel like doing it. Although many people know that smoking is bad and that it will kill them, they still continue smoking. Why? Because they feel good about smoking.
When you feel bored, lazy or depressed, chances are you will not feel like doing anything. You will probably throw your books aside and flop down on your bed and laze about. However, when you feel motivated, energised or excited you will get things done straight away.
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