hermine0817 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm soooo obsessed with fantasy books right now, and feel like reading more! (I know it's unhealthy when doing IB as you tend to sleep late already... but I can't stop)So, somebody, can you suggest me what to read?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------By the way, my suggestions are:1. Bartimaeus Trilogy (Jonathan Stroud)Just AWESOME!! Recommended!!!2. Black Magician Trilogy (Trudi Canavan)Same as above3. Age of the Five Trilogy (Trudi Canavan)Quite nice4. Artemis Fowl Series (Eoin Colfer)Getting more and more interesting towards the end5. Pellinor Series (Alison Croggon)Haven't read the last one yet, but it is supposed to be good6. Old Kingdom Trilogy (Garth Nix) [sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen]Very nice, kind of new style, I think7. The Keys to the Kingdom (Garth Nix)I admit, this one is a bit childish, but still okay. In the end, it's getting more and more interesting.So, more suggestions please? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindieeluieee Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Ooh, I LOVED Garth Nix's Old Kingdom ones. I'll recommend: His Dark Materials Trilogy by Phillip Pullmann -- great reads, read them soo many years ago!Inheart Trilogy by Cornelia Funke -- a little childish, entertained me greatly thoughThat's all I can remember for now, not so much the fantasy addict. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuta ♥ Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I always think about the nice feeling I'm going to get once i finish my IB exams.Just think about it, imagine it, how happy and reliefed you're going to feel when you're done forever with IB. Personally, I feel that if I don't work now, like procrastinate my work and mess them all up, I wouldnt get that feeling when I finish my IB exams, because I know I havent really done my best.So, yeah, thinking about my graduation day helps me ALOT. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashika Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Lately, nothing motivates me But then I started thinking about how much competition is out there for med school and that usually makes me focus.Also, seeing crappy marks helps too haha. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Think ahead three years to where you want to be. Look at your efforts now as an investment to relax in the future. Focus now, good uni, great job, awesome life. Remember that good habits stick with you for life =) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliquantus Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) Lately, I have only been able to study when a friend of mine is around (also studying). Really strange.. Unless she studies with me, I get nothing done. I hope that will be over with when the winter break ends. Edited January 6, 2009 by Aliquantus Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avrila Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I always believe that the best person to motivate you is yourself. Because no one understand you better than you. Being in this IB programme, I have no doubt that this is really a tough one. I like to talk to my self when I am alone. Its like talking to a friend and the friend is actually yourselves. Just talk about anything. Your problems, studies, family, anything...You will be your best friend ever. Besides that, just look around and you will see some of your friend who did well while some are not. Take examples from the good one and help your weak friends. You will realize what extra value that you have to survive in IB. Get motivated!!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) I used to never get motivated, ever That went on till halfway through my IB1 year, which was a bit of a problem.These days, I think of these things to force myself to be motivated:1) One of my friend told me that she liked, adored, whatever, me because I tried and did everything, pulling every one of them off near perfection. She's actually much older than me, so her telling me that boosted my self-esteem somewhat So whenever I feel lazy, I think that yeah, me doing something and trying hard in these stuff that I said I'd do actually makes other people like me and look upto me. And I enjoy being the centre of attention and adoration so that helps me a lot.2) I also like myself trying hard in stuff, whether it's studying or drum or fencing or whatever. I feel proud of me when I'm able to resist the temptation to use internet, which I'm unable to do so right now That feeling of self-love-or-whatever-you-may-call-it keeps me going.3) I picture what I want to be later on. When I get into my dream university; how I would jump around giving loud hoots of joy and call absolutely everybody I know, shouting at them that I got in there. When I become really great at drums; how I might be able to perform on stage someday and show off my skills. When I finally learn how to play Eddie Higgins's Autumn Leaves; how I would be able to play that when I go visit the nursing home and stuff. Then I tell myself that "you'd never be able to do those things unless you try hard, now."4) Contrary to 3), I picture myself when I didn't achieve what I was aiming for; what comes as the greatest motivation to me then is the thought of what'd happen to me if I don't get into my dream uni, how everybody would be disappointed at and laughing at me.5) This might sound a little mean, but I also think that I should study harder now so I can beat my friends or at least get the same mark as they do. Edited January 7, 2009 by Hughie Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazim Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 When I look at the time and want to get extra sleep, I cram everything in a speed of lightning... not really, but flippin' fast. Just to get everything over with. ^o^I also put in some music, especially motivation songs that just get me pumped up. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avident Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I browse through pictures of New York, D.C., and London on the internet. That sure gets me going.Looking at Ivy League sites is also a sure bet. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternalx Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I can never get motivated to do any work. Whenever i have the net i just cannot concentrate. So when I really need to study i will switch off the net. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anas Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just get all the distraction out of your mind and focus on exactly what you're doing. If you do this right, nothing can enter your mind and you won't need any motivation; you'll develop a natural interest in your subject. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laborare Nolo Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 This is gonna sound really lame (because it is), but I listen to hardcore J-rock. I don't know why it gets me so psyched. Usually MUCC, The Pillows, Asian Kung-fu Generation, Miyavi, Gackt, or Acid Black Cherry does the trick.Of course, if you don't like Japanese music, then this advice is totally useless! Whoo! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JourneyTo Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 So, yeah, thinking about my graduation day helps me ALOT. I've been doing that alot as well- And I'm in IB1!I also think of when I get to uni in a year and a half and I get my college t-shirt. It's cheesy, but it helps me get up in the morning to study. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinuxBeta Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Honestly, I think motivation is one of the most necessary things for success in IB. I tend to motivate myself by keeping to a strict schedule, and rewarding myself for finishing things, ie/ finish up my EE editing = half hour of down time. But honestly, motivation for me is almost synonymous with inspiration. At times, I feel demotivated either because of the mounting pile of work, or because I don't know how to approach something. In the case of the first one, taking things one at a time, and forgetting the others is definitely helping. By stressing about everything, and trying to do everything at once, I tend not to get anything done. Also, I find that music or a good conversation with a friend are the things that inspire me. In the end, it comes down to finding your own motivation, and simply getting things done. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeStijl Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 My ultimate motivating factor is definitely reminding myself that I'm working towards something important. Most of the time, just knowing that my sleepless nights consisting of endless labour will eventually pay off is all I need to kick myself into gear.However, this sometimes isn't sufficient, depending on my mood. When I feel particularly overwhelmed and completely unmotivated, I might put on some incredibly energetic music. Art Brut, Shout Out Louds, M.I.A...anything borderline neurotic. The more energy I have, the more I'm willing to tackle my challenges head on. *nods* Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I think to myself, if you don't do well you'll have to go to the university of Toronto.that usually makes me want to do better.Note: I want to be a psychologist, a field which U of T in substandard for.Where did you hear that psychology was a field that U of T was substandard in? I doubt this is the case, although I'm pretty sure U of T is a damn hard school. Nonetheless, it's a reputable school and definitely not substandard for anything. It's funny how all the people that I know who live in Toronto shudder at the idea of going to U of T while there are international students vying to come here.BUT THAT ASIDE! A response to the topic - I literally start writing down "worst possible scenarios" to make myself work. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
y.v Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Look at University Websites.Makes me get back to work right away. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Look at University Websites.Makes me get back to work right away.Wow, seriously? Looking at university websites prolongs my procrastination sessions exponentially. I've wasted 5 hours reading university sites before because they make me want to go so badly. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashika Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Wow, seriously? Looking at university websites prolongs my procrastination sessions exponentially. I've wasted 5 hours reading university sites before because they make me want to go so badly.Likewise when I look up med schools and writing the MCAT... but then it does freak me out into working hahaha Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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