Why do I have a hard time doing my school work?

Here I sit typing this when I have loads of school work to do and I've fallen behind again. I have to do my work during the day when my kids are at school for obvious reasons. When I'm home alone since the anxiety hit I am uncomfortable and I hate it. There have only been a few days that I can just get going on my homework and do it. The majority of days I dilly dally and do everything but get to it. For some reason I feel this strange anxiety around it. The textbook reading is the worst, especially my history class. I was so excited for that class in particular but it is so dry and boring that I fall asleep every time I actually manage to get the book open. Then I get behind and find myself having an even harder time doing what I need to do.

I just don't understand these feelings I have. The thing is I don't actually dislike the work I have to do (except for the horrid history textbook readings). I've always loved reading, researching and writing papers and all of that. So why do I feel so weird about it now? I can't even really explain how I feel. I have exactly two hours before I have to get ready for work and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go in and take a nap instead of doing school. I have missed a bunch of sleep the last two nights but still.

Just not sure what the heck to do to get over this. Starting is the hardest part.

I agree. Starting is the hardest part. I used to have a lot more trouble with school then I do now. Of course this is my fourth year in college and I've made habits. One thing that helps me is I put due dates on my calendar saying it's due on Tuesday when it's actually not due until Wednesday. But that way in my head I have to get it done by Tuesday. Another thing I do is "punish" myself. I won't let myself watch TV, read books, no snacks, etc. until my school work is done. So say I'm craving a bowl of ice cream, I must finish one paper before I can have that bowl of ice cream. Lol it sounds so silly typing all this out, but it really has helped me stay in focus with my school work.
I hope you can find something that helps you out!

Billy
I am currently in school right now also. I too get sidetracked and will be on here, Facebook or talking with my daughter. I tend to be focused most of the time but some days I can find every excuse to procrastinate. School is hard enough and then we have other stuff to deal with to.. If I am a bit behind I keep everything out of reach but a cup of coffee and my schoolwork. Good luck.