Need advice on how to deal with stress related to studies

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around managing stress related to studies, particularly in the context of experiencing 'brain fog' and its impact on creativity and motivation in learning physics. Participants share personal experiences and seek advice on shifting their mindset towards a more productive and creative approach to studying.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to shift their focus from performance metrics to intrinsic motivation and interest in their studies.
  • Another suggests using imagination as a tool to enhance understanding while reading physics material.
  • A different participant notes that stress can inhibit creativity and suggests that their mental state is currently blocking creative thought.
  • One reply advocates for solving problems in unconventional ways rather than focusing solely on reading.
  • Another participant mentions the psychological aspect of controlling one's thoughts to overcome creative blocks and encourages refreshing one's mindset.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to share a common concern regarding the impact of stress on creativity and motivation, but they propose different strategies for addressing these issues. No consensus is reached on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about the relationship between stress, creativity, and study habits, but these assumptions remain unresolved and depend on individual experiences.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and individuals experiencing stress related to their studies, particularly in STEM fields, may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant.

Hymne
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Hello everybody out there!
I've recently got a stroke of what is called 'brain fog' on other internet pages. The reason I take this up is that I need some help on my perspective conserning my studies. Besides I think there's many people out there that have the same problem as me.

If you have any experience from this phenomena and how to get rid of it, please share it with me! Everything is of need.

Back to my problem. I've mainly looked on the reason for my studies to be achieving something. This, however, always increase my demands on myself when the reading is going good (since I want to perform that way 16houres/day, starting to make a booklist etc..).

This must change! I want judge a good studing day from how high my interest and motivation was instead of how many pages was read.

There is however a big difference between knowing how I want to think and actually thinking that way. How to change this thinkin pattern? :/

I´ve never felt this handicapped. I love physics, but know I can't perform.. My whole world of imagination is gone.

Do you have any advice on how to get a more anti-productive/pro-creative perspective on my reading?


Thank you so much!
Every constructive advice or sharing of own stories is of biiig help!

I usually find something to love in every human being, and I doubt I wouldn't find anything in you guys.

Best regards Hymne.
 
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You want to imagine things while reading? perhaps you can use imagination to better understand some of what you read in a physics textbook. Hope that helps.
 
Yeah, I always use my imagination while reading. But the stress kills this creativity and know I think my brain is saying 'No more!'. :/
 
Screw reading. Do problems and solve them in an unconventional manner.
 
It is a psychological fact too that your brain stops you from making creative thoughts. You need to take that challenge of brain and to gradually control things your own way. Refresh yourself and move with creative thoughts without letting brain to discourage you.
 

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