what to do when you don't know what to do?

iChronic · 02-09-2015

y0, guys, without getting too cheesy and ****, can you guys tell me what you do when you are stuck with something that you cannot resolve? im trying to finish come calc homework and i just cant figure out the answer. there are some **** in calc that only work out once. i figured out the answer for question 2, but the rules doesn't seem to apply for the other questions (not for me anyway).

anyway, ive been chilling out the the last hour trying to "refresh'' my brain, cos apparently taking a break from work improves your productivity. personally, i dont believe in that ****, but im willing to be open minded and try some yoga **** (or whatever).

ive tried these so far:

listened to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44O_J8jJnpg

ive attempted a few writer's block remedies, bcos i feel like this is the math equivalent of a writer's block.

ive tried other things too, but theyre too lame and not worth mentioning.

http://s29.postimg.org/3kd0n8gdj/Untitlsed.png (Unsupported image host)

edit:

im not asking u guys to do my homework for me, i just want to know what you guys do when you are stumped with homework (what inspires you etc).

Colin · 02-09-2015

I'm not sure if it would help other people or not but, the playlist that is linked in my signature always helps me do better no matter what I'm doing.

maybe try looking up educational math help websites and such and do some studying on the topic of your homework.

Multipas* · 02-09-2015

Something that takes me all out of my comfort zone. Random public strip, random strip in front of family, talk really loud to myself in grocery markets, acting really interested in something I don't gafa, street art, installation art, play classic+......sit in the middle of random sidewalk..spontaneous seemingly chaotic humor to lighten myself up.

iChronic · 02-09-2015

Posted by Colin

I'm not sure if it would help other people or not but, the playlist that is linked in my signature always helps me do better no matter what I'm doing.

i am 18 minutes in

my second 1 hour youtube vid. EVAR.

Posted by Multipas*

Something that takes me all out of my comfort zone.

ye, surprisingly that has worked for me a few other times. atm, im cleaning the windows

Posted by Multipas*

. Random public strip, random strip in front of family

thats too based for me

Sardon · 02-09-2015

Murder all those that speak of math

Tyler · 02-10-2015

Ah, the lovely Calculus. One thing you can try for future reference is downloading the app for Mathway. Then, there are some videos on YouTube that show you how to get free premium membership on your device. I believe the iFunbox tutorial is appropriate for iPhones/iPods. Anyways, it's really not that hard. With Mathway premium membership you can see step by step how to solve the problem. Also, if you didn't want to do this I believe you can get a free 1 day trial for Mathway on your computer by liking it on FaceBook. This helped me follow through with my homework and such.

Edit: Like Becca said, music is also a great way when you're stuck on homework. I personally prefer instrumental music as singing tends to interfere with my thought process.

princess becca · 02-10-2015

Music music helps

Talon · 02-10-2015

Pomodoro Technique. Give it a Google.

iChronic · 02-10-2015

Posted by Tyler

there are some videos on YouTube that show you how to get free premium membership on your device. I believe the iFunbox tutorial is appropriate for iPhones/iPods. Anyways, it's really not that hard. With Mathway premium membership you can see step by step how to solve the problem. Also, if you didn't want to do this I believe you can get a free 1 day trial for Mathway on your computer by liking it on FaceBook. This helped me follow through with my homework and such.

definitely will be looking for those tutorials, yo. i knew about mathaway but it sucks how it doesnt show workings (but i guess its only fair to have a membership system). i didnt know about the FB thing though, i will definetly give that a go RIGHT NOW.

Posted by princess becca

Music music helps

ye, ikr. i think i will find for those 1 hour songs on youtube.

currently watching this :3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO-EBdHu5Yw

everything is so pretty though, i might get distracted

Posted by Talon

Pomodoro Technique. Give it a Google.

i just watched it. i will definitely use a kitchen timer from now on. ive been using my phone, but i get easily distracted. tahnks, man.

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iChronic Registered noob Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rondoletti Wafer Sticks Posts: 780	what to do when you don't know what to do? y0, guys, without getting too cheesy and **, can you guys tell me what you do when you are stuck with something that you cannot resolve? im trying to finish come calc homework and i just cant figure out the answer. there are some in calc that only work out once. i figured out the answer for question 2, but the rules doesn't seem to apply for the other questions (not for me anyway). anyway, ive been chilling out the the last hour trying to "refresh'' my brain, cos apparently taking a break from work improves your productivity. personally, i dont believe in that , but im willing to be open minded and try some yoga (or whatever). ive tried these so far: listened to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44O_J8jJnpg ive attempted a few writer's block remedies, bcos i feel like this is the math equivalent of a writer's block. ive tried other things too, but theyre too lame and not worth mentioning. http://s29.postimg.org/3kd0n8gdj/Untitlsed.png (Unsupported image host)** edit: im not asking u guys to do my homework for me, i just want to know what you guys do when you are stumped with homework (what inspires you etc).

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Colin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,204	I'm not sure if it would help other people or not but, the playlist that is linked in my signature always helps me do better no matter what I'm doing. maybe try looking up educational math help websites and such and do some studying on the topic of your homework.

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Multipas* iowstcseewratb Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Idk Posts: 658	Something that takes me all out of my comfort zone. Random public strip, random strip in front of family, talk really loud to myself in grocery markets, acting really interested in something I don't gafa, street art, installation art, play classic+......sit in the middle of random sidewalk..spontaneous seemingly chaotic humor to lighten myself up.

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Sardon Deus Vult Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Le Canada Posts: 3,811	Murder all those that speak of math

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Tyler Dark Desert Fox Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States, Ohio Posts: 5,720	Ah, the lovely Calculus. One thing you can try for future reference is downloading the app for Mathway. Then, there are some videos on YouTube that show you how to get free premium membership on your device. I believe the iFunbox tutorial is appropriate for iPhones/iPods. Anyways, it's really not that hard. With Mathway premium membership you can see step by step how to solve the problem. Also, if you didn't want to do this I believe you can get a free 1 day trial for Mathway on your computer by liking it on FaceBook. This helped me follow through with my homework and such. Edit: Like Becca said, music is also a great way when you're stuck on homework. I personally prefer instrumental music as singing tends to interfere with my thought process.

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princess becca I'm moon now (she/they) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: literally in the middle of nowhere Posts: 1,511	Music music helps

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	Pomodoro Technique. Give it a Google.