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Pronouns: reflexive ( myself , themselves , etc.)

Reflexive pronouns end in - self or - selves . They refer back to the subject forms of personal pronouns (underlined in the example below):

We didn’t decorate it ourselves . Someone else did it for us.

Reflexive pronouns for same subject and object

We often use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the object of the verb refer to the same person or thing:

He cut himself on the broken glass.

She made herself a cup of tea and sat down in front of the television.

Parents often blame themselves for the way their children behave.

We use a reflexive pronoun to make it clear who or what is being referred to.

Reflexive pronouns for emphasis

We can use reflexive pronouns for emphasis:

The director of the company wrote to us himself to apologise for the dreadful service. (or The director of the company himself wrote to us to apologise for the dreadful service .)

We don’t use reflexive pronouns on their own as the subject of a clause, but we can use them with a noun or pronoun to emphasise the subject:

Parents and teachers always pass on to children what they themselves have been told, and this has been going on for hundreds, or even thousands of years.

Reflexive pronouns + by meaning alone

We often use reflexive pronouns with by to mean ‘alone’ or ‘without any help’:

Why don’t you go by yourself ?

The children made the entire meal by themselves .

Reflexive pronouns for politeness

We sometimes use reflexive pronouns instead of personal pronouns for politeness, but not as the subject of a clause:

The National Trust is a charity depending on the support of people like yourself . (or … people like you .)

We don’t use reflexive pronouns with verbs of everyday actions unless we want to emphasise something:

She washed and dressed and had breakfast in the tiny kitchen.

Not: She washed herself and dressed herself …

Pronouns: personal ( I, me , you , him , it , they , etc.)

Each other , one another

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Reflexive Pronouns

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What are reflexive pronouns.

A dictionary definition of the adjective “reflexive” refers to something “directed or turned back on itself”

In grammar, r eflexive pronouns are used when the object is the same as the subject . For example, in the sentence “ he hurt himself “, he and himself refer to the same person.

Examples of reflexive pronouns include “ myself “, “ yourself “, “ himself “, “ herself “, “ itself “, and “ themselves “.

• She was looking at herself in the mirror when I saw her. (“ Herself ” refers back to “ she “.)
• They were enjoying themselves , celebrating their victory. (“ Themselves ” refers back to “ They “.)

Forming Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are formed by combining a personal pronoun with the suffix “-self” (singular) or “-selves” (plural). The choice of the pronoun depends on the grammatical person and number of the subject. Here’s how you can form reflexive pronouns:

List of reflexive pronouns With Examples:

Uses Of Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are used for various reasons:

1. Reflexive Pronouns for Referring Back to A Subject

Reflexive pronouns are typically used to refer to a previously named noun or pronoun as in the following examples.

• She hurt herself
• John bought  himself   a bar of chocolate.
• He blames himself for what happened.
• You might cut yourself.
• We will enjoy ourselves at the party.

2. Reflexive pronouns For Emphasis

Reflexive pronouns are also used for emphasis. In this case, they are referred to as intensive pronouns . For example, in the sentence “I spoke to the president himself “, the speaker emphasizes that he spoke to the president personally NOT somebody else.

Compare the following examples:

• John bought  himself   a bar of chocolate. (“ Himself ”  here is reflexive, referring back to John)
• John himself bought a bar of chocolate. (“ Himself ” here is intensive, emphasizing that it’s John who bought a bar of chocolate.)

Here are other examples of the intensive use of reflexive pronouns:

In the above examples, the reflexive pronouns (i.e., intensive pronouns) can be removed without much change in meaning.

3. By + Reflexive Pronouns

The preposition “ by ” preceding a reflexive pronouns as in “ By myself ” means “ alone ” and ” without any help.”

• I did the entire project by myself .
• James completed the challenging puzzle by himself .
• By itself , the machine can perform complex calculations.

Reflexive pronouns Functions In A Sentence

1. reflexive pronouns as objects of verbs.

Reflexive pronouns may function as a direct or indirect object of a verb in a sentence:

• She washed herself after a long day at work.
• The cat groomed itself meticulously.
• He bought himself a gift to celebrate his achievement.

2. Reflexive Pronouns As Objects of Prepositions

Reflexive pronouns may be used as the object of a preposition:

• He made a cup of coffee for himself .
• He was talking to himself .
• She did the job by herself .
• Look at yourself !

Every morning…

I look at myself in the mirror.

3. Reflexive Pronouns Emphasizing Nouns

Reflexive pronouns are also used for emphasis. In this case, they are called intensive pronouns . Intensive pronouns can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.

• I met the king himself .
• The president himself announced the news.
• He sent the letter himself .

Position of Reflexive Pronouns

• She treated herself to a day at the spa. (Direct object)
• He bought a new camera for himself. (Indirect object)
• She went on a vacation by herself. (Object of the preposition “by”)
• They shared the news with themselves. (Object of the preposition “with”)
• The president himself addressed the crowd. (Emphasis on the president)
• The team itself celebrated the victory. (Emphasis on the team)

Common Mistakes in Using Reflexive Pronouns

While reflexive pronouns can add precision and emphasis to your language, there are common mistakes that often arise. Let’s explore some of these errors and understand how to avoid them:

1. Overgeneralization Of The Rule:

It is Incorrect to use  “hisself,” “theirselves,” and “theirself” instead of “himself,” “themselves.” This mistake is probably due to the overgeneralization of a morphological rule (her + self = herself).

• Incorrect: “John praised theirselves for the effort.”
• Correct: “John praised themselves for the effort.”

2. Incorrect Usage With Plural Nouns:

It is inaccurate to use “themself” and “yourself” instead of “themselves” and “yourselves” when referring to plural nouns.

• Incorrect: “The team celebrated themself after the victory.”
• Correct: “The team celebrated themselves after the victory.”

3. Misuse Of Subject And Object Pronouns:

A common mistake with reflexive pronouns is the incorrect use of reflexive pronouns in place of subject or object pronouns. Ensure proper use of subject and object pronouns in sentences.

• Incorrect: “Mr. Jordan and myself will give a talk about our new book.”
• Correct: “Mr. Jordan and I will give a talk about our new book.”
• Incorrect: “Myself will send the email.”
• Correct: “I will send the email.”

4. Incorrect Use of Objects Of Prepositions:

Another common mistake is the use of reflexive pronouns incorrectly as objects of prepositions. Choose the appropriate object pronoun.

• Incorrect: “You may send the email to Mrs. Lynch or myself.”
• Correct: “You may send the email to Mrs. Lynch or me.”

Being mindful of these common pitfalls will enhance your command of reflexive pronouns, contributing to clearer and more polished communication.

What is a reflexive pronoun, and can you provide examples?

A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that reflects the action of the verb back onto the subject. Examples include “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” “herself,” “itself,” “ourselves,” “yourselves,” and “themselves.” For instance, in the sentence “She dressed herself,” “herself” reflects the action back to the subject “she.”

What is the proper position for reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

Reflexive pronouns are placed in various positions based on their functions. They can appear after verbs as direct or indirect objects, after prepositions as objects of prepositions, or after nouns for emphasis. For example, “She treated herself,” “She went by herself,” and “The president himself addressed the crowd.”

How are reflexive pronouns formed?

Reflexive pronouns are formed by adding “-self” (singular) or “-selves” (plural) to personal pronouns. Examples include “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” “ourselves,” etc.

Could you share examples of reflexive pronouns suitable for Class 7?

Certainly! Examples suitable for Class 7 include sentences like “I completed the homework by myself” and “They enjoyed the party all by themselves.”

In what way can reflexive pronouns be used effectively in sentences?

Reflexive pronouns are used for emphasis, to reflect the action back to the subject, or to indicate actions done alone. For example, “He himself solved the puzzle,” “She hurt herself”, or “She prepared the meal by herself.”

How do reflexive and intensive pronouns differ from each other?

Reflexive pronouns reflect the action back to the subject (e.g., “I did it myself”). Intensive pronouns, on the other hand, emphasize a preceding noun or pronoun (e.g., “John himself bought a new car”). While both end in “-self” or “-selves,” their functions in a sentence distinguish them. Additionally, removing intensive pronouns from a sentence doesn’t result in much change of meaning. Consider this example: “He himself sent the email” Vs. “He sent the email.” The same is not true for reflexive pronouns. You can’t say “She hurt”; you have to add the reflexive pronouns for the meaning to be complete: “She hurt herself.”

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Reflexive pronouns

Do you know how to use reflexive pronouns like myself , yourself or themselves ? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.

Look at these examples to see how reflexive pronouns are used.

She looked at herself in the mirror. I'm trying to teach myself Italian with an app. Our children walk to school by themselves.

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Reflexive pronouns: Grammar test 1

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Grammar explanation

Reflexive pronouns are words like myself , yourself , himself , herself , itself , ourselves , yourselves and themselves . They refer back to a person or thing.

We often use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the object of a verb are the same. 

I cut myself when I was making dinner last night. I hope you enjoy yourselves at the party tonight! My phone isn't working properly. It turns itself off for no reason. We need to believe in ourselves more.

Adding emphasis

We can add a reflexive pronoun for emphasis when it's unusual or different.

He wants to pass his driving test so that  he can drive himself to work. She broke her arm, so she couldn't wash herself very easily.

We can use reflexive pronouns to emphasise that someone does it personally, not anybody else.

The door was definitely locked. I locked it myself . Are you redecorating your flat yourselves ?

We can also use a reflexive pronoun together with the noun it refers to in order to emphasise it.

We talked to the manager herself , and she agreed to give us our money back. Parents themselves need to take more responsibility for their children's learning.

By + reflexive pronoun

We can use by + reflexive pronoun to mean alone .

He usually goes on holiday by himself . Do you enjoy being by yourself ?

Reciprocal pronouns

Notice the difference between plural reflexive pronouns and reciprocal pronouns ( each other , one another ).

They 're buying themselves a new television. They 're buying each other small gifts. We looked at ourselves in the mirror. We looked at each other in surprise.

With reciprocal pronouns (e.g. each other ), each person does the action to the other person/people but not to themselves. 

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

Reflexive pronouns: Grammar test 2

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Please let me know the reflexive pronoun for "everyone", thanks

Hi HeenaGV,

Good question. I'm afraid it's not a simple answer!

I would use "themselves", e.g.  Everyone enjoyed themselves at the party .

I should point out that from a traditional point of view, it should be a singular pronoun, because "everyone" is also singular. This would lead to a sentence like this:  Everyone enjoyed himself at the party . But there is no reason to assume (in this simple context, at least) that all the people at the party were male. Alternatively, we could say:  Everyone enjoyed himself or herself . But some people may find this a bit over-long, or not very elegant.

I hope that helps.

LearnEnglish team

1. I woke ..... up last night because I kept coughing. In English, the reflexive pronoun "myself" is used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same person. However, in this sentence, using "myself" is not necessary because the action of waking up is not reflexive; it doesn't involve an action being done to oneself intentionally.

Hi Ali_H_Ahmad001,

That's right that the action is not done intentionally. However, reflexive actions can be either unintentional (e.g.  I cut myself when I was making dinner last night ) or intentional. 

You're right that "myself" is not necessary in this sentence, and we could simply say:  I woke up last night because I kept coughing . However, it's also correct to say I woke myself up ... . In comparison, saying  I woke myself up ...  gives a stronger sense of the waking up being involuntary and caused by the coughing, because it has "myself" as an object, receiving the action (while  I woke up ... does not have an object). It's a small difference but perhaps interesting to note!

In high school English exam, I got a debate with teacher on my answer. It is a writng test and the intended answer is this : Preparing the ability to adapt yourself to new circumstances is crucial. My answer is like : Preparing the ability yourself to adapt to new circumstances is crucial.

Teacher says there is no 'you' as a subject so that 'yourself' cannot emphasize nothing. So it's not correct sentence.

But I cannot accept her explination. I know my sentence is quite awkward, but is it grammatically incorrect? It's vital for my score result. Please give your opinions.

Hello koreanenglish,

Exams are taken in the context of teaching and classwork that we are not familiar with. I'm afraid we don't get involved in discussions about them.

Best regards, Kirk LearnEnglish team

Hello i have a question, why do you use the reflexive pronoun "yourself" in a phrase like (The instructions on the box say "do it yourself")?.

Hi XB4001,

Thanks for your question. It emphasises the idea of you doing it alone. In the example you mentioned, it shows people that they can do it alone, i.e. without needing help from anyone else. It therefore sounds like it's easy to do. (Saying only "Do it" does not necessarily mean this.) 

I hope that helps to understand it.

The LearnEnglish Team

thank you very much, I have guessed that that's the answer but wasn't sure about it and you were the only one who answered my question.

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When do you use the reflexive pronouns myself, herself, yourself, themselves, etc. in English? - Easy Learning Grammar

• when the speaker or writer is referring to an action that he or she has caused to happen and of which he or she is also the object.
• when the direct object or prepositional object of a sentence has the same reference as the subject.
• The reflexive can be used to make something you say stronger. To make a strong point, we sometimes use a normal subject or object pronoun and a reflexive pronoun as well.
• The reflexive can also be used with or without by meaning ‘alone’ or ‘without help’.

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I           Myself

YOU       Yourself

WE        Ourselves

THEY      Themselves

HE         Himself

SHE       Herself

IT         Itself

• We use reflexive pronouns after the verb when the subject and the object are the same person.

I washed the dishes myself.

• If we use “by” before the reflexive pronouns it means “alone”.

I cleaned the house by myself . I was alone . 

• We don’t use reflexive pronouns with the verbs

                       “wash-shave-dress”

• Choose the correct answer.
• My mother does the housework herself/himself.
• I prepared this work ourselves/myself.
• She made this cake herself/myself.
• My mother and I do the shopping myself/ourselves.
• Kerem cuts his hair itself/himself.
• Seher and Yaşar prepare the dinner ourselves/themselves.
• I introduced myself/ourselves to the tourists.
• b) Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns.

1) Our friends and we go to school ____________.

2) My father does his work ____________.

3) Serkan cut the trees ____________.

4) My mother and father decorate the house _________.

5) Kerem and I did the Project ____________.

6) My grandparents had a vocation ____________.

7) Fidan cooked this delicious meal ___________.

8) Our teacher plan the lesson ____________.

9) Our cat drink the milk ____________.

10) Hakan does the shopping ____________.

11) Su and Selim went on a holiday ___________.

12) Vedat walked in the darkness by __________.

13) I stayed at home last night by ____________.

• c) Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns.

1) _____ washed the dishes myself.

2) _____ played outside themselves.

3) _____ eat her meal herself.

4) _____ goes to the sport center himself.

5) _____ do my homework myself.

6) _____ like walking outside myself.

7) _____ watched the ourselves.

8) _____ sleeps in its bed itself.

9) _____ takes care of the baby herself.

10) _____ drives to work himself.

• d) Decide whether the action happens alone or not. Put “A” for “ALONE”.

1) ___ I went out last night by myself.

2) ___ She decorated her room herself.

3) ___ We had a picnic with our children ourselves.

4) ___ My mother goes to work by herself.

5) ___ I sewed that dress by myself.

6) ___ Serdar watched TV at home himself.

7) ___ Aslı and Efe went to the cinema themselves.

8) ___ Sevgi lives in this house by herself.

9) ___ Ahmet sleeps in her room himself.

10) ___ Sevim and Melih prepare a Project themselves.

11) ___ I went to the museum by myself.

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Reflexive Pronouns

English grammar rules.

When the Subject and the Object in a sentence refer to the same person or thing we use a Reflexive Pronoun .

It is the only area of English grammar that is reflexive.

If you are using YOU in the plural, the reflexive pronoun is yourselves .

Examples of sentences using reflexive pronouns:

• My daughter likes to dress herself without my help.
• I taught myself to play the guitar.
• My cat always licks itself .

When to use reflexive pronouns

1. When the subject and the object refer to the same person or thing.

• He accidentally cut himself while he was chopping the vegetables.
• She bought a present for herself .
• We helped ourselves to the free drinks at the launch party.
• They injured themselves during the rugby match.
• I enjoyed myself at the concert.
• The dog is scratching itself – it must have fleas!

2. We use them for emphasis.

• The author signed the book for me herself !
• I did it myself .

3. In some cases we use it to have a similar meaning to also.

• Annabelle was pretty happy last night. I was pretty happy myself .

When NOT to use reflexive pronouns

1. There are a number of verbs in English with which we rarely or never use reflexive pronouns (as they are in other languages).

They include: adapt, complain, concentrate, get up, hide, lie down, meet, move, relax, remember, shave, shower, sit down.

2. After a preposition of place or location we use a personal pronoun and not a reflexive pronoun.

• He put the backpack next to him .

Ourselves, Themselves and Each Other

1. We use each other when two or more people or things perform the same action to the other.

• Our neighbors were shouting at each other all night.
• My brothers always compete with each other in sport.

2. Take note of the difference between these two sentences:

• Mark and Sarah killed themselves. (They each committed suicide).
• Mark and Sarah killed each other. (Mark killed Sarah and she killed Mark).

More about Each Other

We use the reciprocal pronoun each other when the action is between two people, and not reflexive.

• They stared into each other's eyes.
• They hate each other.

And to make the contrast clearer:

• Mike and Carol bought each other presents for Christmas (Mike bought a present for Carol and Carol bought a present for Mike).
• Mike and Carol bought themselves presents for Christmas (Mike bought a present for himself and Carol bought a present for herself).

Reflexive Pronouns with Objects

We use verb + reflexive pronoun + object when we do something for ourselves.

• She cooked herself a quiche.
• We taught ourselves French.

We use verb + object + reflexive pronoun when we want to emphasize that another person did not do the action (or assist).

• I repaired the tire myself.
• They did the homework themselves.
• My brother spoke to his boss himself about a raise.

By + Reflexive Pronouns

We use by + myself/yourself/himself etc when we are alone or not with another person.

• Jacob went to the party by himself.
• Emma was sitting by herself.

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Reflexive pronouns, self-pronouns – Exercise

Task no. 3153.

Choose the correct reflexive pronouns from the drop down menu. myself , yourself , himself , herself , itself , ourselves , yourselves , themselves

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self, each other – Reflexive pronouns

• Robert made this T-shirt myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves .
• Lisa did her homework myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves
• We helped myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves to some Coke at the party.
• Emma, did you take the photo by myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves ?
• I wrote this poem myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves .
• He cut myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves with the knife while he was doing the dishes.
• The lion can defend myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves .
• My mother often talks to myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves .
• Tim and Gerry, if you want more milk, help myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves .
• Alice and Doris collected the stickers myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves .
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Grammar Basics: Unit 64 – myself, yourself, etc. (Solution)

Exercises. Complete the following sentences using a reflexive pronoun: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

I knocked the glass over and spilled wine all over _______. ==> I knocked the glass over and spilled wine all over myself.

1. Our anniversary present to ourselves is an Alaskan cruise. 2. The harried mother treated herself to a relaxing afternoon at the spa. 3. You kids need to behave yourselves if you want to go on the field trip next week. 4. The dog injured itself in a coon fight. 5. The children had to clean up after themselves before the teacher would let them go outside for recess. 6. The roof of the abandoned building collapsed in on itself from the heavy snow. 7. Father chided himself for leaving the gate open and letting the pigs escape. 8. If I’m not home when you arrive, just let yourself in and wait for me. 9. One reason why Mark didn’t enjoy single life was because he got tired of cooking for himself all the time. 10. The campgrounds were nice and quiet – we had the whole place to ourselves. 11. The makeup artist did such a tremendous job that Aunt Elaine was hardly able to recognize herself. 12. If you boys are hungry, just help yourselves to some frozen pizzas. 13. The guards were ashamed of themselves for falling asleep on duty and letting the enemy sneak past them into the camp. 14. Sometimes I surprise myself when I have a good idea like that. 15. Careful – don’t hurt yourself! 16. I was angry at myself for forgetting my lunch at home, and having to go all day without eating.

Exercises. Write sentences with by myself, by yourself, etc.

He stayed home alone. ==> He stayed home by himself.

1. That’s a very nice drawing, Jack – did you draw it all by yourself? 2. I hope you girls can bake that cake by yourselves – I won’t be able to help you. 3. I usually sit by myself in the last row at the theater. 4. You’re going to have to do some weeding if you want some vegetables this year – the garden isn’t going to get weeded by itself, you know. 5. After Grandfather died, Grandmother had six children to take care of by herself. 6. Never mind – I think it’s better if I go to the store by myself, anyway. 7. Jim took a few steps by himself in physical therapy today. 8. The twins are such troublemakers – you can’t leave them by themselves for even a minute. 9. For our anniversary we are planning on staying home and having a quiet dinner by ourselves. 10. Grandmother sewed my sister’s wedding dress all by herself. 11. Building a patio fireplace was an easy project that we could manage by ourselves. 12. Last summer the Griswolds decided to hike the Appalachian Trail by themselves. 13. If you can’t do the homework by yourself, you should ask the teacher for some extra help. 14. Let Tommy tie his shoes by himself – he’s going to have to learn it one of these days. 15. You are big boys now – you should be able to get dressed by yourselves. 16. Come on, now – who broke Grandmother’s antique vase? I’m sure it didn’t get broken by itself!

Exercises. Look at the picture and write sentences using the phrase “each other.”

(clean) ==> They are cleaning each other.

1. They are chasing each other.

2. They are enjoying each other.

3. They are holding each other.

4. They are kissing each other.

5. They are resting on each other.

6. They are smiling at each other.

Exercises. Complete the sentences, using “each other,” “ourselves/yourselves/themselves,” or “us/you/them.”

Mr. Brown and Mr. Black know _______. ==> Mr. Brown and Mr. Black know each other.

1. The teacher didn’t ask us if we understood the material. 2. You lazy salesmen have no one but yourselves to blame for your poor monthly figures. 3. Jack knew he had seen his keys earlier that morning, but he couldn’t remember where he had seen them. 4. The students in class 7B never behave themselves, it seems. 5. It was funny to see the two clowns throw pies at each other. 6. Most people talk to themselves, especially when they are trying to figure out a problem. It’s nothing to worry about. 7. There was so much food at the feast that we stuffed ourselves until we couldn’t eat any more. 8. Mr. and Mrs. Smith said to give them a call whenever you got home. 9. Didn’t Father give you the name of the gentleman he wanted you to call? 10. Sit down here next to me, and let’s talk. We can keep each other company until they it’s time for our flight to leave. 11. When we set up the April Fool’s prank, we didn’t realize it would backfire on us. 12. Congratulations, Team 6! Give yourselves a round of applause – you deserve it! 13. If I had wanted you to come to the party, I would have invited you. 14. Sometimes it’s good to remind ourselves of how much progress we’ve made in our English studies.

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alone vs on my own vs by myself

• Thread starter Englishisgreat
• Start date Jun 9, 2019

Englishisgreat

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• Jun 9, 2019

Dear all, I would like to know the difference between alone/on my own/by myself. When I say I live alone in this apartment, can I also say: I live in this apartment on my own ? Can I say I made my homework by myself or I made my homework by myself?  

Englishisgreat said: Can I say I made my homework by myself or I made my homework by myself? Click to expand...

on one's own: through one's own efforts or resources:did the job on her own. living or functioning independently: was on her own at the age of 17. [Chiefly Brit.]by oneself; without company: walked home on his own Click to expand...

Dear all, Thank you very much for your precious feedback.  

• Jun 18, 2019

"Would you go shopping with me, Ann? I hate going shopping by myself/alone/on my own" And are the three of those interchangeable in that sentence? Would they mean the same?  

Yes. But “alone” would be rather formal in that situation.  

1. "Please do the homework by yourself" said the teacher. 2. "Please do the homework alone" said the teacher. 3. "Please do the homework on your own" said the teacher. -The first one is most natural, right? Mum or dad can be around but they shouldn't give a hand, right? -The second would imply there can't be anyone else in the room while the student is doing the homework, right? -I'm not sure about the third one, does that imply if there may or may not be other people around while the student is doing the homework?  

Those phrases are not particularly suitable to that situation, as I explained in #3.  

daftmosquito

lingobingo said: Yes. But “alone” would be rather formal in that situation. Click to expand...

• Jun 19, 2019

I made that remark specifically about the example “I hate going shopping by myself/alone/on my own”. In that scenario, the word alone would have a slightly different connotation from the other two expressions, in my view.  

• Jun 23, 2019

"I changed the oil on my car by myself." So here I did the job without any help, yet there could have been someone looking at me and checking out if all the job was done correctly, right?  

Florentia52

Modwoman in the attic.

Possibly, though the more guidance they gave you, the less plausible your claim that you did it by yourself. You probably mean the oil in your car, not the oil on your car, by the way.  

zaffy said: "I changed the oil on my car by myself." So here I did the job without any help, yet there could have been someone looking at me and checking out if all the job was done correctly, right? Click to expand...

• Jun 28, 2019

I sense that 'by herself' fits best here, yet are there any more possibilities? A: Who ate that pizza? B: Ashley! A: No way! She couldn't have eaten it herself/by herself/on her own/alone. She is just a kid.  

zaffy said: I sense that 'by herself' fits best here, yet are there any more possibilities? A: Who ate that pizza? B: Ashley! A: No way! She couldn't have eaten it herself/by herself/on her own/alone. She is just a kid. Click to expand...

Florentia52 said: "She couldn't have eaten it herself" sounds as though she made or purchased the pizza and someone is doubting whether she was the one who ate it. Click to expand...

In that type of sentence, we generally use "___self" in this way: He baked some cookies for the children, but then he ate them all himself. (He should have left some for the children.)  

zaffy said: She couldn't have eaten it...on her own... She is just a kid. Click to expand...

• Aug 26, 2021

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zaffy said: In the US children can't enter liquor stores unless accompanied by a parent. Say I ask a Brit if it is the case in the UK too. Do all of them work? Can I a child enter an off-license alone in the UK? Can I a child enter an off-license by themselves in the UK? Can I a child enter an off-license on their own in the UK? View attachment 61059 Click to expand...

• Sep 21, 2022

lingobingo said: On my own and by myself both mean alone in the sense of unaccompanied / with no one else with or near me. But to a lesser extent, and especially when modified by the adverb “ all ”, they can also be used to mean unaided — I did it [all] by myself / [all] on my own (without help from anyone else). This is often used in relation to children; for example, “Oh, clever girl! You did that all on your own.” In terms of doing your homework, or any kind of task, you’d be more likely to just say “I did it myself”, using myself on its own ( ) as an emphatic pronoun. Click to expand...

That’s a very strange example. I don’t really know what you’re trying to tell the child to do? Anyone, of any age, can only eat food himself or herself . In other words, no one else can eat your food for you!  

lingobingo said: That’s a very strange example. I don’t really know what you’re trying to tell the child to do? Anyone, of any age, can only eat food himself or herself . In other words, no one else can eat your food for you! Click to expand...

Ah. So presumably you mean a child so young that he still sits in a high chair to eat and is spoon-fed. Well, finger foods (such as a rusk or a banana) are fairly easy for even a young child to eat without assistance. And in the case of a runny/liquid food (such as a yoghurt) that needs to be eaten with a spoon, I think what a parent would usually say to the child is “Can you do it yourself?”, meaning please try to hold the spoon yourself and feed yourself. I don’t think either by yourself or on your own is needed in this context.  

lingobingo said: Ah. So presumably you mean a child so young that he still sits in a high chair to eat and is spoon-fed. Well, finger foods (such as a rusk or a banana) are fairly easy for even a young child to eat without assistance. And in the case of a runny/liquid food (such as a yoghurt) that needs to be eaten with a spoon, I think what a parent would usually say to the child is “Can you do it yourself?”, meaning please try to hold the spoon yourself and feed yourself. I don’t think either by yourself or on your own is needed in this context. Click to expand...

RR1902 said: Do it yourself?(we say this) Why can't I say do it by yourself? Thanks Click to expand...

RR1902 said: Why can't I say do it by yourself? Click to expand...

I’m surprised that “solo” did not make the list. Sir Francis Chichester was the first person to sale solo around the world. Alone sounds closer to “solo”, in that it seems to imply some degree of isolation. Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone. Note: I dragged that quote from memory. I am certain that I am quoting someone, but I have no idea who.  

lingobingo said: You can. I said it wasn’t needed, not that you can’t use it. Click to expand...

Putting 'Myself' Where 'Me' or 'I' Usually Goes

Some of those who opine about such things will assert that myself should only be used in two circumstances: as a reflexive pronoun, as in "I burned myself while pulling the cake out of the oven," or for emphasis: "I made the cake myself." But their opinions do not preclude such sentences as these:

I'm excited to announce that Noah and myself are opening a bakery. My mother has told Noah and myself that we make very good cakes. If you'd like us to make you a cake, please talk to Noah or myself.

Pictured (left to right): Me, Myself, I

In these instances myself is inhabiting space we more often see occupied by I or me . In the first example "Noah and myself" is the subject of the verb; "Noah and I" is the more common choice. In the second example "Noah or myself" is the object of the preposition to ; "Noah or me" is the more common choice. And in the third example "Noah and myself" is the object of the verb; "Noah and me" is the more common choice.

Myself in these settings has been objected to since the late 19th century, though critics have never been able to put their collective finger on what's so bad about it. It's been called snobbish, unstylish, self-indulgent, self-conscious, old-fashioned, timorous, colloquial, informal, formal, nonstandard, incorrect, mistaken, literary, and unacceptable in formal written English.

We find the usages, however, to be widespread even in literary sources dating back at least four centuries. While we no longer use myself alone as the subject of a verb, Shakespeare and Ben Jonson thought it was fine, as did Emily Dickinson:

Somehow myself survived the night — Emily Dickinson, poem, 1871

Today, though, when people use myself in the position of subject-of-the-verb these days, it's typically part of a compound subject:

… Conan Doyle was the kind of Edwardian man of letters for whom certain retro bookmen such as myself and Mr. Dirda retain especial affection. — Larry McMurtry, Harper's , November 2011

This has been true for some time:

Both Williams, and Desmoulins, and myself are very sickly … — Samuel Johnson, letter, 2 Mar. 1782 From the moment Mrs. Washington and myself adopted the two youngest children … — George Washington, letter, 20 Sept. 1799 ... the Post, & not yourself, must have been unpunctual. — Jane Austen, letter, 1 Nov. 1800

In our files we also have plenty of 20th century examples from such competent users of English as T. S. Eliot, Harry Truman, E. M. Forster, and W. H. Auden, and the use continues in the current century as well:

One of the members of the Senate committee—and I—my group and myself have been working with both committees in the House and the Senate and their staffs. — Brigadier General David McGinnis, speaking on PBS News Hour , 21 May 2014

The use of myself as the object of a verb and as a predicate noun, as in the example "My mother has told Noah and myself that we make very good cakes," is likewise long-established:

... appointed Mr. Francis, then attorney-general and myself to draw up constitutions for the government of the academy. — Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography, 1788 ... it will find him here, as it will myself. —Thomas Jefferson, letter, 27 Feb. 1809

Our files have examples from the words of E. B. White, Flann O'Brien, Frank O'Connor, and Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., too. And it continues to be used:

We'd rented a house on the beach…. The "we" included the writer Ann Beattie; her husband, Lincoln Perry; and myself. — David Wiegand, The San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Mar. 2016

The reflexive pronoun seems particularly popular after words whose status as preposition or conjunction is a matter of some dispute, words like as , than , and like :

... an eager lover like myself. —William Wycherly, The Country Wife, 1675 ... no one would feel more gratified by the chance of obtaining his observations on a work than myself … — Lord Byron, letter, 23 Aug. 1811 ... to see a man, who ... in the dusk looked for all the world like myself. — Robert Frost, letter, 10 Feb. 1912 ... as to which I felt no one to be trusted but myself. — Henry James, The Art of the Novel, 1934 They are no doubt people that you know—your acquaintances and neighbors. People, I'll admit, like myself. — Alan Feuer, The New York Times , 26 Jan. 2013

But it is also historically and currently found as the object of ordinary prepositions:

The pheasant I gave to Mr. Richardson, the bustard to Dr. Lawrence, and the pot I placed with Miss Williams, to be eaten by myself. — Samuel Johnson, letter, 9 Jan. 1758 So much for my patient—now for myself … —Jane Austen, letter, 17 Nov. 1798 ... it will require the combined efforts of Maggie, Providence, and myself. — Emily Dickinson, letter, April 1873 There are also two captions for Hokinson, one by myself and one by my secretary. — James Thurber, letter, 20 Aug. 1948 Indeed I hope that you will have time, amongst your numerous engagements, to have a meal with my wife and myself. — T. S. Eliot, letter, 7 May 1957

What we see after all this is that myself gets used where we expect to see me or I in the spoken or written words of poets, politicians, playwrights, novelists, essayists, and even lexicographers. It is not new and it is not rare. It's true that many of the examples are from speech and personal letters, suggesting familiarity and informality. But the practice is by no means limited to informal contexts. Only the use of myself as sole subject of a sentence seems to be restricted; all our examples of that particular use are from older poetry.

But what's going on here anyway? Why do we see a reflexive pronoun in places where other pronouns belong? Well, there are two theories, both of which are a bit technical.

The first has to do with syntax. When we look at languages as systems we see that there are "rules" that languages follow. These aren't rules that are imposed on a language; they're rules that describe how the language functions. In English, verbs and prepositions are said to govern the nouns that are their complements —that is, in very simple terms, they determine the form taken by the nouns (or pronouns) that complete their meaning. For example, the preposition for requires them rather than they in a sentence like "The cake is for them." Linguist Noam Chomsky has suggested that compounds like "Noah and myself" block the assignment of case (which determines the form required) by verbs and prepositions; this makes it possible for a pronoun in the compound to be other than it would be alone. In "talk to me," to governs the pronoun and requires me ; but in "talk to Noah and __," the preposition to is blocked from its usual governing duties and the result is a variety of grammatical options: "talk to Noah and me," "talk to Noah and I," and "talk to Noah and myself."

The second theory involves a linguistic study called discourse analysis. As the examples we've shown demonstrate, almost all the instances of myself above occur in contexts where the speaker or writer is referring to himself or herself or to the listener or the reader as a subject of the discourse, rather than as a participant in it. According to discourse analysis this is the way that English ordinarily works. Discourse analysis doesn't explain third person reflexives very well, but, in spite of what the critics may think, this use of the first (and second person) reflexives is a common and standard, though not mandatory, feature of the language.

All this being said, it's still of course true that sometimes myself appears where me or I is usual because a writer or speaker thinks it simply sounds more sophisticated or "correct." There may also be an uneasiness with me generally for people who took to heart lessons that taught "my friend and I will be there" as preferable to "my friend and me will be there," without fully recognizing that "they saw my friend and me there" is also preferred. It may also be that some people think that myself is somehow gentler or more refined than the direct me or I ; in its similarity to yourself , himself , and herself it perhaps suggests a parity between oneself and others.

Whatever the reasons for using myself in instances like those discussed, people who choose to employ it are in good company. There's no reason it shouldn't continue to hum along in the language for another few hundred years.

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"i did my homework by myself" vs "i did my homework myself"

Last Updated: March 11, 2024

i did my homework by myself

This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize that you completed the homework alone, without anyone else around.

• I did my homework by myself in the quiet of my room.
• She prefers to do her homework by herself.
• He completed the project by himself, including all the research.

Alternatives:

• I completed my homework alone.
• I finished my homework on my own.
• I did my homework in solitude.
• I worked on my homework by myself.
• I tackled my homework without anyone else.

i did my homework myself

This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize that you personally completed the homework without help.

• I did my homework myself, so I know I put in the effort.
• She insisted on doing her homework herself.
• He always does his homework himself to ensure it's done right.
• I completed my homework on my own.
• I finished my homework by myself.
• I did my homework without any help.
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30 Tips to Stop Procrastinating and Find Motivation to Do Homework

Updated on June 6, 2023 By Daniel Wong 44 Comments

To stop procrastinating on homework, you need to find motivation to do the homework in the first place.

But first, you have to overcome feeling too overwhelmed to even start.

You know what it feels like when everything hits you at once, right?

You have three tests to study for and a math assignment due tomorrow.

And you’ve got a history report due the day after.

You tell yourself to get down to work. But with so much to do, you feel overwhelmed.

So you procrastinate.

You check your social media feed, watch a few videos, and get yourself a drink. But you know that none of this is bringing you closer to getting the work done.

Does this sound familiar?

Don’t worry – you are not alone. Procrastination is a problem that everyone faces, but there are ways around it.

By following the tips in this article, you’ll be able to overcome procrastination and consistently find the motivation to do the homework .

So read on to discover 30 powerful tips to help you stop procrastinating on your homework.

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How to stop procrastinating and motivate yourself to do your homework.

Procrastination when it comes to homework isn’t just an issue of laziness or a lack of motivation .

The following tips will help you to first address the root cause of your procrastination and then implement strategies to keep your motivation levels high.

1. Take a quiz to see how much you procrastinate.

The first step to changing your behavior is to become more self-aware.

How often do you procrastinate? What kinds of tasks do you tend to put off? Is procrastination a small or big problem for you?

To answer these questions, I suggest that you take this online quiz designed by Psychology Today .

2. Figure out why you’re procrastinating.

Procrastination is a complex issue that involves multiple factors.

Stop thinking of excuses for not doing your homework , and figure out what’s keeping you from getting started.

Are you procrastinating because:

• You’re not sure you’ll be able to solve all the homework problems?
• You’re subconsciously rebelling against your teachers or parents?
• You’re not interested in the subject or topic?
• You’re physically or mentally tired?
• You’re waiting for the perfect time to start?
• You don’t know where to start?

Once you’ve identified exactly why you’re procrastinating, you can pick out the tips in this article that will get to the root of the problem.

3. Write down what you’re procrastinating on.

Students tend to procrastinate when they’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

But you might be surprised to discover that simply by writing down the specific tasks you’re putting off, the situation will feel more manageable.

It’s a quick solution, and it makes a real difference.

Give it a try and you’ll be less likely to procrastinate.

4. Put your homework on your desk.

Here’s an even simpler idea.

Many times, the hardest part of getting your homework done is getting started.

It doesn’t require a lot of willpower to take out your homework and put it on your desk.

But once it’s sitting there in front of you, you’ll be much closer to actually getting down to work.

5. Break down the task into smaller steps.

This one trick will make any task seem more manageable.

For example, if you have a history report to write, you could break it down into the following steps:

• Read the history textbook
• Do online research
• Organize the information
• Create an outline
• Write the introduction
• Write the body paragraphs
• Write the conclusion
• Edit and proofread the report

Focus on just one step at a time. This way, you won’t need to motivate yourself to write the whole report at one go.

This is an important technique to use if you want to study smart and get more done .

6. Create a detailed timeline with specific deadlines.

As a follow-up to Point #5, you can further combat procrastination by creating a timeline with specific deadlines.

Using the same example above, I’ve added deadlines to each of the steps:

• Jan 30 th : Read the history textbook
• Feb 2 nd : Do online research
• Feb 3 rd : Organize the information
• Feb 5 th : Create an outline
• Feb 8 th : Write the introduction
• Feb 12 th : Write the body paragraphs
• Feb 14 th : Write the conclusion
• Feb 16 th : Edit and proofread the report

Assigning specific dates creates a sense of urgency, which makes it more likely that you’ll keep to the deadlines.

7. Spend time with people who are focused and hardworking.

Jim Rohn famously said that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.

If you hang out with people who are motivated and hardworking, you’ll become more like them.

Likewise, if you hang out with people who continually procrastinate, you’ll become more like them too.

Motivation to do homework naturally increases when you surround yourself with the right people.

So choose your friends wisely. Find homework buddies who will influence you positively to become a straight-A student who leads a balanced life.

That doesn’t mean you can’t have any fun! It just means that you and your friends know when it’s time to get down to work and when it’s time to enjoy yourselves.

8. Tell at least two or three people about the tasks you plan to complete.

When you tell others about the tasks you intend to finish, you’ll be more likely to follow through with your plans.

This is called “accountability,” and it kicks in because you want to be seen as someone who keeps your word.

So if you know about this principle, why not use it to your advantage?

You could even ask a friend to be your accountability buddy. At the beginning of each day, you could text each other what you plan to work on that day.

Then at the end of the day, you could check in with each other to see if things went according to plan.

9. Change your environment .

Maybe it’s your environment that’s making you feel sluggish.

When you’re doing your homework, is your super-comfortable bed just two steps away? Or is your distracting computer within easy reach?

If your environment is part of your procrastination problem, then change it.

Sometimes all you need is a simple change of scenery. Bring your work to the dining room table and get it done there. Or head to a nearby café to complete your report.

10. Talk to people who have overcome their procrastination problem.

If you have friends who consistently win the battle with procrastination, learn from their experience.

What was the turning point for them? What tips and strategies do they use? What keeps them motivated?

Find all this out, and then apply the information to your own situation.

11. Decide on a reward to give yourself after you complete your task.

“Planned” rewards are a great way to motivate yourself to do your homework.

The reward doesn’t have to be something huge.

For instance, you might decide that after you finish 10 questions of your math homework, you get to watch your favorite TV show.

Or you might decide that after reading one chapter of your history textbook, you get to spend 10 minutes on Facebook.

By giving yourself a reward, you’ll feel more motivated to get through the task at hand.

12. Decide on a consequence you’ll impose on yourself if you don’t meet the deadline.

It’s important that you decide on what the consequence will be before you start working toward your goal.

As an example, you could tell your younger brother that you’ll give him $1 for every deadline you don’t meet (see Point #6).

Or you could decide that you’ll delete one game from your phone for every late homework submission.

Those consequences would probably be painful enough to help you get down to work, right?

13. Visualize success.

Take 30 seconds and imagine how you’ll feel when you finish your work.

What positive emotions will you experience?

Will you feel a sense of satisfaction from getting all your work done?

Will you relish the extra time on your hands when you get your homework done fast and ahead of time?

This simple exercise of visualizing success may be enough to inspire you to start doing your assignment.

14. Visualize the process it will take to achieve that success.

Even more important than visualizing the outcome is visualizing the process it will take to achieve that outcome.

Research shows that focusing on the process is critical to success. If you’re procrastinating on a task, take a few moments to think about what you’ll need to do to complete it.

Visualize the following:

• What resources you’ll need
• Who you can turn to for help
• How long the task will take
• Where you’ll work on the task
• The joy you’ll experience as you make progress

This kind of visualization is like practice for your mind.

Once you understand what’s necessary to achieve your goal, you’ll find that it’s much easier to get down to work with real focus. This is key to doing well in school .

15. Write down why you want to complete the task.

You’ll be more motivated when you’re clear about why you want to accomplish something.

To motivate yourself to do your homework, think about all the ways in which it’s a meaningful task.

So take a couple of minutes to write down the reasons. Here are some possible ones:

• Learn useful information
• Master the topic
• Enjoy a sense of accomplishment when you’ve completed the task
• Become a more focused student
• Learn to embrace challenges
• Fulfill your responsibility as a student
• Get a good grade on the assignment

16. Write down the negative feelings you’ll have if you don’t complete the task.

If you don’t complete the assignment, you might feel disappointed or discouraged. You might even feel as if you’ve let your parents or your teacher – or even yourself – down.

It isn’t wise to dwell on these negative emotions for too long. But by imagining how you’ll feel if you don’t finish the task, you’ll realize how important it is that you get to work.

17. Do the hardest task first.

Most students will choose to do the easiest task first, rather than the hardest one. But this approach isn’t effective because it leaves the worst for last.

It’s more difficult to find motivation to do homework in less enjoyable subjects.

As Brian Tracy says , “Eat that frog!” By this, he means that you should always get your most difficult task out of the way at the beginning of the day.

If math is your least favorite subject, force yourself to complete your math homework first.

After doing so, you’ll feel a surge of motivation from knowing it’s finished. And you won’t procrastinate on your other homework because it will seem easier in comparison.

(On a separate note, check out these tips on how to get better at math if you’re struggling.)

18. Set a timer when doing your homework.

I recommend that you use a stopwatch for every homework session. (If you prefer, you could also use this online stopwatch or the Tomato Timer .)

Start the timer at the beginning of the session, and work in 30- to 45-minute blocks.

Using a timer creates a sense of urgency, which will help you fight off your urge to procrastinate.

When you know you only have to work for a short session, it will be easier to find motivation to complete your homework.

Tell yourself that you need to work hard until the timer goes off, and then you can take a break. (And then be sure to take that break!)

19. Eliminate distractions.

Here are some suggestions on how you can do this:

• Delete all the games and social media apps on your phone
• Turn off all notifications on your phone
• Mute your group chats
• Archive your inactive chats
• Turn off your phone, or put it on airplane mode
• Put your phone at least 10 feet away from you
• Turn off the Internet access on your computer
• Use an app like Freedom to restrict your Internet usage
• Put any other distractions (like food, magazines and books unrelated to your homework) at the other end of the room
• Unplug the TV
• Use earplugs if your surroundings are noisy

20. At the start of each day, write down the two to three Most Important Tasks (MITs) you want to accomplish.

This will enable you to prioritize your tasks. As Josh Kaufman explains , a Most Important Task (MIT) is a critical task that will help you to get significant results down the road.

Not all tasks are equally important. That’s why it’s vital that you identify your MITs, so that you can complete those as early in the day as possible.

What do you most need to get done today? That’s an MIT.

Get to work on it, then feel the satisfaction that comes from knowing it’s out of the way.

21. Focus on progress instead of perfection.

Perfectionism can destroy your motivation to do homework and keep you from starting important assignments.

Some students procrastinate because they’re waiting for the perfect time to start.

Others do so because they want to get their homework done perfectly. But they know this isn’t really possible – so they put off even getting started.

What’s the solution?

To focus on progress instead of perfection.

There’s never a perfect time for anything. Nor will you ever be able to complete your homework perfectly. But you can do your best, and that’s enough.

So concentrate on learning and improving, and turn this into a habit that you implement whenever you study .

22. Get organized.

Procrastination is common among students who are disorganized.

When you can’t remember which assignment is due when or which tests you have coming up, you’ll naturally feel confused. You’ll experience school- and test-related stress .

This, in turn, will lead to procrastination.

That’s why it’s crucial that you get organized. Here are some tips for doing this:

• Don’t rely on your memory ; write everything down
• Keep a to-do list
• Use a student planner
• Use a calendar and take note of important dates like exams, project due dates, school holidays , birthdays, and family events
• At the end of each day, plan for the following day
• Use one binder or folder for each subject or course
• Do weekly filing of your loose papers, notes, and old homework
• Throw away all the papers and notes you no longer need

23. Stop saying “I have to” and start saying “I choose to.”

When you say things like “I have to write my essay” or “I have to finish my science assignment,” you’ll probably feel annoyed. You might be tempted to complain about your teachers or your school .

What’s the alternative?

To use the phrase “I choose to.”

The truth is, you don’t “have” to do anything.

You can choose not to write your essay; you’ll just run the risk of failing the class.

You can choose not to do your science assignment; you’ll just need to deal with your angry teacher.

When you say “I choose to do my homework,” you’ll feel empowered. This means you’ll be more motivated to study and to do what you ought to.

24. Clear your desk once a week.

Clutter can be demotivating. It also causes stress , which is often at the root of procrastination.

Hard to believe? Give it a try and see for yourself.

By clearing your desk, you’ll reduce stress and make your workspace more organized.

So set a recurring appointment to organize your workspace once a week for just 10 minutes. You’ll receive huge benefits in the long run!

25. If a task takes two minutes or less to complete, do it now.

This is a principle from David Allen’s bestselling book, Getting Things Done .

You may notice that you tend to procrastinate when many tasks pile up. The way to prevent this from happening is to take care of the small but important tasks as soon as you have time.

Here are some examples of small two-minute tasks that you should do once you have a chance:

• Replying to your project group member’s email
• Picking up anything on the floor that doesn’t belong there
• Asking your parents to sign a consent form
• Filing a graded assignment
• Making a quick phone call
• Writing a checklist
• Sending a text to schedule a meeting
• Making an online purchase that doesn’t require further research

26. Finish one task before starting on the next.

You aren’t being productive when you switch between working on your literature essay, social studies report, and physics problem set – while also intermittently checking your phone.

Research shows that multitasking is less effective than doing one thing at a time. Multitasking may even damage your brain !

When it comes to overcoming procrastination, it’s better to stick with one task all the way through before starting on the next one.

You’ll get a sense of accomplishment when you finish the first assignment, which will give you a boost of inspiration as you move on to the next one.

27. Build your focus gradually.

You can’t win the battle against procrastination overnight; it takes time. This means that you need to build your focus progressively.

If you can only focus for 10 minutes at once, that’s fine. Start with three sessions of 10 minutes a day. After a week, increase it to three sessions of 15 minutes a day, and so on.

As the weeks go by, you’ll become far more focused than when you first started. And you’ll soon see how great that makes you feel.

28. Before you start work, write down three things you’re thankful for.

Gratitude improves your psychological health and increases your mental strength .

These factors are linked to motivation. The more you practice gratitude, the easier it will be to find motivation to do your homework. As such, it’s less likely that you’ll be a serial procrastinator.

Before you get down to work for the day, write down three things you’re thankful for. These could be simple things like good health, fine weather, or a loving family.

You could even do this in a “gratitude journal,” which you can then look back on whenever you need a shot of fresh appreciation for the good things in your life.

Either way, this short exercise will get you in the right mindset to be productive.

29. Get enough sleep.

For most people, this means getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. And teenagers need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night to function optimally.

What does sleep have to do with procrastination?

More than you might realize.

It’s almost impossible to feel motivated when you’re tired. And when you’re low on energy, your willpower is depleted too.

That’s why you give in to the temptation of Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube videos more easily when you’re sleep-deprived.

Here are ways to get more sleep , and sleep better too:

• Create a bedtime routine
• Go to sleep at around the same time every night
• Set a daily alarm as a reminder to go to bed
• Exercise regularly (but not within a few hours of bedtime)
• Make your bedroom as dark as possible
• Remove or switch off all electronic devices before bedtime
• Avoid caffeine at least six hours before bedtime
• Use an eye mask and earplugs

30. Schedule appointments with yourself to complete your homework.

These appointments are specific blocks of time reserved for working on a report, assignment, or project. Scheduling appointments is effective because it makes the task more “official,” so you’re more likely to keep the appointment.

For example, you could schedule appointments such as:

• Jan 25 th , 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Math assignment
• Jan 27 th , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Online research for social studies project
• Jan 28 th , 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Write introduction for English essay

Transform homework procrastination into homework motivation

Procrastination is a problem we all face.

But given that you’ve read all the way to here, I know you’re committed to overcoming this problem.

And now that you’re armed with these tips, you have all the tools you need to become more disciplined and focused .

By the way, please don’t feel as if you need to implement all the tips at once, because that would be too overwhelming.

Instead, I recommend that you focus on just a couple of tips a week, and make gradual progress. No rush!

Over time, you’ll realize that your habit of procrastination has been replaced by the habit of getting things done.

Now’s the time to get started on that process of transformation. 🙂

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January 19, 2016 at 11:53 am

Ur tips are rlly helpful. Thnkyou ! 🙂

January 19, 2016 at 1:43 pm

You’re welcome 🙂

August 29, 2018 at 11:21 am

Thanks very much

February 19, 2019 at 1:38 pm

The funny thing is while I was reading the first few steps of this article I was procrastinating on my homework….

November 12, 2019 at 12:44 pm

same here! but now I actually want to get my stuff done… huh

December 4, 2022 at 11:35 pm

May 30, 2023 at 6:26 am

October 25, 2023 at 11:35 am

fr tho i totally was but now I’m actually going to get started haha

June 6, 2020 at 6:04 am

I love your articles

January 21, 2016 at 7:07 pm

Thanks soo much. It’s almost like you could read my mind- when I felt so overwhelmed with the workload heap I had created for myself by procrastination, I know feel very motivated to tackle it out completely and replace that bad habit with the wonderful tips mentioned here! 🙂

January 21, 2016 at 8:04 pm

I’m glad to help 🙂

January 25, 2016 at 3:09 pm

You have shared great tips here. I especially like the point “Write down why you want to complete the task” because it is helpful to make us more motivated when we are clear about our goals

January 25, 2016 at 4:51 pm

Glad that you found the tips useful, John!

January 29, 2016 at 1:22 am

Thank you very much for your wonderful tips!!! ☺☺☺

January 29, 2016 at 10:41 am

It’s my joy to help, Kabir 🙂

February 3, 2016 at 12:57 pm

Always love your articles. Keep them up 🙂

February 3, 2016 at 1:21 pm

Thanks, Matthew 🙂

February 4, 2016 at 1:40 pm

There are quite a lot of things that you need to do in order to come out with flying colors while studying in a university away from your homeland. Procrastinating on homework is one of the major mistakes committed by students and these tips will help you to avoid them all and make yourself more efficient during your student life.

February 4, 2016 at 1:58 pm

Completely agreed, Leong Siew.

October 5, 2018 at 12:52 am

Wow! thank you very much, I love it .

November 2, 2018 at 10:45 am

You are helping me a lot.. thank you very much….😊

November 6, 2018 at 5:19 pm

I’m procrastinating by reading this

November 29, 2018 at 10:21 am

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March 3, 2019 at 9:12 am

Daniel, your amazing information and advice, has been very useful! Please keep up your excellent work!

April 12, 2019 at 11:12 am

We should stop procrastinating.

September 28, 2019 at 5:19 pm

Thank you so much for the tips:) i’ve been procrastinating since i started high schools and my grades were really bad “F” but the tips have made me a straight A student again.

January 23, 2020 at 7:43 pm

Thanks for the tips, Daniel! They’re really useful! 😁

April 10, 2020 at 2:15 pm

I have always stood first in my class. But procrastination has always been a very bad habit of mine which is why I lost marks for late submission .As an excuse for finding motivation for studying I would spend hours on the phone and I would eventually procrastinate. So I tried your tips and tricks today and they really worked.i am so glad and thankful for your help. 🇮🇳Love from India🇮🇳

April 15, 2020 at 11:16 am

Well I’m gonna give this a shot it looks and sounds very helpful thank you guys I really needed this

April 16, 2020 at 9:48 pm

Daniel, your amazing information and advice, has been very useful! keep up your excellent work! May you give more useful content to us.

May 6, 2020 at 5:03 pm

nice article thanks for your sharing.

May 20, 2020 at 4:49 am

Thank you so much this helped me so much but I was wondering about like what if you just like being lazy and stuff and don’t feel like doing anything and you don’t want to tell anyone because you might annoy them and you just don’t want to add your problems and put another burden on theirs

July 12, 2020 at 1:55 am

I’ve read many short procrastination tip articles and always thought they were stupid or overlooking the actual problem. ‘do this and this’ or that and that, and I sit there thinking I CAN’T. This article had some nice original tips that I actually followed and really did make me feel a bit better. Cheers, diving into what will probably be a 3 hour case study.

August 22, 2020 at 10:14 pm

Nicely explain each tips and those are practical thanks for sharing. Dr.Achyut More

November 11, 2020 at 12:34 pm

Thanks a lot! It was very helpful!

November 15, 2020 at 9:11 am

I keep catching myself procrastinating today. I started reading this yesterday, but then I realized I was procrastinating, so I stopped to finish it today. Thank you for all the great tips.

November 30, 2020 at 5:15 pm

Woow this is so great. Thanks so much Daniel

December 3, 2020 at 3:13 am

These tips were very helpful!

December 18, 2020 at 11:54 am

Procrastination is a major problem of mine, and this, this is very helpful. It is very motivational, now I think I can complete my work.

December 28, 2020 at 2:44 pm

Daniel Wong: When you’re doing your homework, is your super-comfortable bed just two steps away? Me: Nope, my super-comfortable bed is one step away. (But I seriously can’t study anywhere else. If I go to the dining table, my mum would be right in front of me talking loudly on the phone with colleagues and other rooms is an absolute no. My mum doesn’t allow me to go outside. Please give me some suggestions. )

September 19, 2022 at 12:14 pm

I would try and find some noise cancelling headphones to play some classical music or get some earbuds to ignore you mum lol

March 1, 2021 at 5:46 pm

Thank you very much. I highly appreciate it.

May 12, 2023 at 3:38 am

This is great advice. My little niece is now six years old and I like to use those nice cheap child friendly workbooks with her. This is done in order to help her to learn things completely on her own. I however prefer to test her on her own knowledge however. After a rather quick demonstration in the lesson I then tend to give her two simple questions to start off with. And it works a treat. Seriously. I love it. She loves it. The exam questions are for her to answer on her own on a notepad. If she can, she will receive a gold medal and a box of sweets. If not she only gets a plastic toy. We do this all the time to help her understand. Once a week we spend up to thirty minutes in a math lesson on this technique for recalling the basic facts. I have had a lot of great success with this new age technique. So I’m going to carry on with it for now.

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