Tips from People Who Study Consistently Every Day

Have you ever resolved to 'study for an hour every day starting today!' only to lose motivation by the third day and quit? Many people probably blame themselves, thinking, 'I'm just so weak-willed.' But there's no need to feel down at all. In reality, if you can't stick to a habit, it's not because you lack motivation, but simply because 'you're setting your goals too big.' Human brains dislike sudden changes. When you try to start something big all at once, your brain gets startled and applies the brakes, urging you to 'return to the comfortable state you were in.' That's precisely why the trick is to start with something 'so small it feels anticlimactic.' 'Just opening your notebook,' 'just reading one line of your textbook.' You can do these even on days you're tired, right? It's about accumulating small 'I did it!' moments every day. Relying on motivation is not the way; starting small is actually the shortcut that will get you the farthest in the long run.