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Homework vs. Wedding Planning

vikingmom806vikingmom806 member
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It's a constant battle and homework is usually losing.

Anybody have any ideas or "systems" that they use to keep them focused and/or motivated to do homework? Like a reward system or something?

I'm despearate for some advice...I have to keep my grades up for my scholarships' sake. (yes, I know I'm double guilty for being on the Knot when I should be doing homework)
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  • joannami09joannami09 member
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    edited March 2012
    Just know that you're not alone. I too have been putting off my studies for wedding planning. My addiction to pinterest is rediculous! Tongue Out My guilt of putting it off is getting to me a bit too, not to mention the added stress of getting behind...planning is just so much more fun.
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  • Annas2013Annas2013 member
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    I'm a type A, super organized person so I tend to work ahead on homework.  But what helps me is remembering that in order to actually have the wedding and get married, I have to finish the homework and graduate.  So all the pinning and planning won't matter if I don't graduate.  Or do what I used to do.  Study, then pinterest.  
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  • andriana13andriana13 member
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    I find that I set little goals for myself.
    Ex: If I get the rough draft of this paper done then I will allow myself to do some planning.
    Like you said, just set up a reward system. If you enjoy wedding planning so much then make it a reward.

    I too have a scholoarship that I need to keep my grades up for. lol I find it very difficult to focus on school related tasks when I can be looking at wedding dresses on TK.
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  • klindse1klindse1
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    Agreed ....

    I pick my wedding planning a lot over my homework... but just like everyone said on here you just got to use a system that  fits you ....

    When it comes to my homework I love to cram ... soo when i know there a deadline and i am fixing to miss it the wedding planning takes a sideline but if no deadline ...then i don't get the motivation to do my homework... so I have to make deadlines for myself.....

    Good Luck!
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  • Bay21Bay21
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    I usually set up a work and break schedule. do homework for X-amount of time, get X-done and then take a break until X doing wedding things/walking around etc etc. Or like PP said, finish one assignment then allow myself to look at photographers for a little bit. 

    I totally understand you though, I should be working on a powerpoint right now, and I have two scholarships to keep, but so long as I keep a balance of work and what i really want to do i find that I am more than able to keep up my grades well above where they need to be and still plan away happily!
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  • aliehooveraliehoover
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    edited March 2012
    You are definitely not alone! My fiance keeps getting on me for looking at wedding stuff when I should be doing homework. haha.

    What I do is I try to only focus on it on weekends. That's my reward for doing all my work. I think to myself 'If I can get these Genetics problems done now, then I can take a break and do some wedding planning'. I know that might not be much, but that's how I'm handling it.

    Good luck! :)
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  • lebastlebast
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    Go to a library to study and do homework.
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  • vikingmom806vikingmom806 member
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    Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone. It's so nice to be reminded that I'm not alone in this! AND I got a ton done last night - 12 page paper and a professional portfolio, so I'm feeling pretty good. :)
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  • toothpastechicatoothpastechica member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_students_homework-vs-wedding-planning?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:684Discussion:fef1e1d8-8d06-4358-924a-cf581ade580bPost:d811b8b3-1090-436b-8a47-4e3fe3cd8939">Re: Homework vs. Wedding Planning</a>:
    [QUOTE]Go to a library to study and do homework.
    Posted by lebast[/QUOTE]

    This is good advice...I find if I can try and use real books as much as possible (instead of internet based stuff) for research...it cuts down on the distractions of TK...hahaha. I am definatly guilty of using wedding planning as a means of procrastination when I should be doing homework/studying. USUALLY if I have something coming up thats due, Ill try and get research done early and then go somewhere where I dont have access to the internet/other vices, to get a good chunk of work done where I would otherwise be bored so it forces me to work.

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  • JacklovesSarahJacklovesSarah
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    It's very difficult to stay focused on school. My best advice, that works for me, is give yourself breaks between schoolwork. Like right now, I have a five page paper in Spanish to write, I'm on page two and I'm taking a break to get on the Knot and just goof off. Short breaks are like power naps in my opinion. You don't end up with a headache near the end of a project. :)
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  • julib33julib33 member
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    I know how you feel! I want to plan because it's way more fun than writing a 60 page business plan.
    BUT I also know that if I don't graduate (I have 2 weeks left) I won't be getting my dream wedding. You have to make sure school comes first.
    I do the same thing as other posters; I set goals and once I accomplish them I plan a little or watch some wedding show. It's nice because I'm more motivated to get my work done, and I get to plan while relaxing.
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  • DJPinkDJPink member
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    I have been in school and planning my wedding too. Heck I am graduating exactly two weeks before my wedding. I did most of my big planning in between semesters. I am taking six classes and I knew that with my heavy course load I couldn't really afford to slack much.

    Lately since the wedding is three months away, I've been pulling late nights and trying to fit everything into one day. I am just grateful my fiance keeps me balanced!
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  • misscaitlin07misscaitlin07
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    This is such a common problem! 

    It is just too exciting to do all this planning. I would love to see what other people come up with to fous. 
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  • spaul82478spaul82478
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    It happens to me all the time.... Just try to focus and set aside time for each item..... its hard.. but you want to do well :)
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  • afink07afink07 member
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    These are such great ideas! I'm always getting in trouble with my fiance for planning instead of doing homework. I still have a year of school left and while I'm paying for school my parents are paying for the wedding and have said I have to have my BA before my MRS. lol. I think I might take the advice and start doing TK as a reward system. 
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