How to self-study and not give up as a newbie.
As a self-studying newbie, you are constantly thinking about all the things you have to learn to get a job; you find yourself comparing your journey with others. You begin to wonder if you would ever get to the point where you are an expert or if you will get a job to start with.
Not only are all of these thoughts running through your mind, but you also need to push yourself to do the actual work of studying, and when everything gets overwhelming, you give up.
Well, I have good and bad news for you. The good news is that you are not alone in this. The thoughts never go away. How then are you supposed to overcome all of these hurdles and not give up? I wrote this article to help you with just that, so let's dive into the details.
Understand that self-studying requires so much discipline. Please don't talk about what you want to do; you have to put in the actual work of getting it done.
Start your day with a to-do list and have the intention of achieving all that is in it. A to-do list should highlight everything you wish to accomplish for that day with realistic timelines.
Set out a specific time of the day solely for learning.
Disable every form of notification on your phone to avoid getting distracted while studying.
It is advisable only to consume a course content at a time to avoid conflicts.
It is okay to take breaks when you are tired.
Join a community of people with similar interests.
Get a mentor. They will answer your questions when you are stuck.
In conclusion, learning takes time.
