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Motivational issues

M

Hi, When i started my PhD i was Excited to be doing a PhD but as time has gone by i find it hard to attend university and even harder to focus on my project. I am only 3 months in is this normal or have i made a mistake starting a PhD? Some advice would be nice..

T

What exactly are you finding hard/demotivating? and yes it's quite normal to experience this when starting something new

E

I know lots of people who have experienced this. What motivated you to do a PhD? Can you remind yourself of those things, maybe write them down? And maybe as the previous poster has said think about what barriers are causing you to feel demotivated?

V

Passion for learning new concepts and your subject matter can't be minimized. Perhaps this is not the right time for you to be in school.

E

Hmm, me again... I have to say that a lot of people experience motivational problems from time to time. It could be a case of just keep pressing on and getting through it. Be careful about making decisions - don't want to make any that you regret. I don't know enough about the situation - but if it is purely motivational (i.e., transient but going on a bit too long and you want to overcome it, you still think you have the same long term goals), then I really encourage you to work through it - keep on going!!!! It often goes in cycles and you will feel motivated again with time :)
I think by way of advice, if I were to put myself in your shoes I would want to do my best to keep going through the motions, see if things improve, and review the situation perhaps after another 3 months or at the end of the year. You may have a different outlook then and not regret not doing anything too hasty! Hope this is helpful.

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