is this procrastination or just natural laziness?

[timid moon]

got one of the biggest exams of my life that'll decide my career due in 2-3 days yet im still here listening to michael jackson at 2am, i cant get myself to focus for a intense study. i've got pen paper infront of me on a table with this laptop yet im still not doing anything. is this actually a type of mental illness or a disease that you cant get yourself to do something?

[latent river]

dont make the mistake of slacking off when something this important is ahead, put in the work, as much as you can.. and once you're done with that exam you can be free and laze around as much as you want

life has certain pivot points where you must divert your energy to level up

and this is one of them

[timid moon]

currently i've got 3 exams in 3 consecutive days (but the 1st one is ok-ish), the next 2 are ones that could affect my career significantly if not scored top-tier

[latent river]

looks like you have your work cut out for you then, you might not have much time but its incredible how much work you can get done if you focus

i have a semester exam tomorrow, and while i have been slacking off similar to you, i have started studying hard since yesterday since this affects my graduation immensely

[timid moon]

ive been thinking about this

should i take break/recess after each exams (that take in the morning) and prepare for them in the afternoon-evening and night these few days?

[latent river]

structure your plan, make sure you dont skip studying at any cost

[timid moon]

another issue thats related to studying of mine is that i like/prefer the perfect condition in times when im like fully aware or conscious of my surroundings

for example like choosing the right music or song, the cleanest desk, right temperature and etc but i know these factors are super petty and a type of excuse im making for myself

but once im fully diversed into studying i can keep it up for quite long without paying attention to time i've spent

the main issue is im lacking the initiative, the first push to drive me into that session

[latent river]

i get you, im kinda like that too

but when there is necessity, comfort must fade

you need to get things done

uncomfortably if you have to

[timid moon]

im a huge audiophile, so should i study without music if it distracts me frequently?

[latent river]

you can choose music that doesnt distract you

songs that get you in the groove

i suggest instrumentals

i often use jazz to concentrate

[timid moon]

alright ill try that tomorrow

plus a last situation-type question. its 2:13am rn and i've got that first exam at 9, should i just nap rn or study for the other 2 exams im scared of?

[latent river]

first exam at 9 in the morning???

[timid moon]

yeah at school, ill have to wake at 6n a half

[latent river]

so you have approx 6 ish hours

have you prepared atleast a bit

[timid moon]

for the past 1.5h revised few key terms & concepts

the first exam is 9609, as level business studies, a subject that requires cognitive thinking & answering so im a little less stressed about it since it doesnt require scientific understanding

unlike the other 2, which are as level math (statistics) and biology

[latent river]

ah

make sure you're done with all the key concepts

and that you can fill in the gaps yourself

get some rest, you need sleep to retain

[timid moon]

ok, understood. thank you for your advice!

im a little less anxious now to know that im not the only one in a situation as bugged as this

[latent river]

hah

this exam of mine is actually a rewrite, because my dumbass ended up missing an exam in the last semester

im the only one writing it so it kinda feels terrible but

consequences are rarely enjoyable

im just giving it my best

[timid moon]

oof, well goodluck and all the best on your exams too!

ill try to do my 100% tomorrow and the day after

[latent river]

good luck