How to get motivated to study at any time of day

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It's hard to find a start when it comes to studying. Especially when you're already exhausted by just the thought of all the work you have to get done. It's important to realize that, no matter what time a day, you can always find a way to get your head into the right zone, if only you're able to see the excitement of different day times. -Like the freshness of an early morning, always like a new chapter, a new chance to shine. Or the quiet of a late night, with PJs and hot chocolate. It is possible to find beauty at any hour and that, girls and boys, is what can make studying actually exciting.

Here are some *aesthetic* concepts that can help you get excited for studying all throughout the day (&night):

Early morning: fresh air and open windows, chirping birds, a cup of hot tea, writing to-do lists for the day, repeating what you learned late last night

Mid-Morning/ Pre-Lunch-Time: taking a walk, then sitting back down, clear brain, a cup of coffee, jumping right into the assignment with oh-so-many ideas

Afternoon: getting some reading done, eating snacks, the warm afternoon-light, a chill-coffeehouse playlist, some yoga poses in your little breaks

Pre-&Post-Dinner: cuddling up on your favorite chair or your bed, dinner as a task-breaker, a hot bath (revising in your head), collecting your thoughts and summing up what you've learned

Late Night: everyone's asleep, it's calm and quiet, you gotta finish the assignment along with your water bottle for the day, classical music in the back, a candle on the desk, focus is clearest this time of day

... I hope these concepts could help you find the strength to get started, no matter what time it is!
xx Lady Lawyer

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