Why forcing yourself to have aq positive attitude helps your productivity levels and overall view of subjects
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As a tutor, one of the biggest things I hear from my students (primarily in high school), is how they aren't good at a subject, which then turns into slight dislike towards said subject that then spirals into major disdain and complete lack of studying for it as a result. Your attitude towards not only subjects but everyday situations can impact your ability to overcome problems.
When I see these problems arise in any of my students, I turn to the colloquial term "gaslighting", where I tell them to "manipulate" themselves into liking a subject. It sounds absurd, but there is actual logic behind it. If you constantly tell yourself that you hate something, you will slowly build resentment for that subject or problem, and even what may have initially been a difficult homework problem turned into a massive mental block. On the other hand, if you constantly encourage yourself with positive reinforcements and not beat yourself over getting answers wrong, you will find the subject easier and more 'tolerable' (and eventually more enjoyable)!
Usually whenever I tell my students this they won't believe me straight away but it's true! I even used this for my view of English between year 11 and 12. At the start of year 11 my marks were nowhere near where I wanted them to be and I slowly built resentment towards the subject as a whole and by the end of the year they dipped even lower! Over the break I forced myself to practice more and I would tell myself how much I loved it (no matter how ridiculous I felt), but it worked and in year 12 I achieved my personal highest marks ever!
So next time, instead of telling yourself (or others) how much you may not light a subject, try replacing it with motivational lines such as "I can do this!" or "I love [blank] subjects!"
