So I'm in a hump of depression/anxiety....

I need to do my homework, a test is coming up and i need to study. I can't bring myself to do it. Though I know that I need to, and a part of me really wants to work on it.

How do you get motivated?

I blast some favourite music while doing the things I need to do...it usually helps. Or comfort yourself after your work with something nice and maybe relaxing like a bath etc. I hope you feel better soon ;3

Good idea. thanks so much!

I didn't. It took me years of anti-depressants and 2 lots of counselling for me to finally have my own motivation and happiness!

I typically do some light stretches and listen to some "smart music" for a while. Or I think about Meet the Robinsons and the "Keep Moving Forward" motto.

:)

Goodluck my friend.

Listen to happy, upbeat music! Make a list of things that make you happy. Practice self-care! Take a nice bubble bath, go for a walk, buy yourself a treat, do things that make you happy, even though you don't feel like doing them!

I suffer from a pretty constant state of mild to moderate depression and general anxiety. Sometimes when I am having a rough day and need something to cheer me up I'll hunt down cheerful or motivating videos on YouTube. Typically, it's silly cat videos because domesticated house cats are my favorite animal. (I have two of the little critters but they are not dependable entertainment. LOL)

I struggle with this same thing (although not so much for homework anymore since I'm finished with school) and I can't really say I've been that successful at combating the anxiety... But one thing that helps most for me is visualizing how I'm going to get started and what the process is going to be like.

So for writing an essay or something, I'd start by thinking about my topic for a while, then thinking about writing an introduction, and if that's all I could think about before getting overwhelmed and panicking, then that's all I had to do right then. But usually once I could just get started, I wasn't as anxious about doing the rest.

I also watch youtube videos of people doing the things I'm anxious about (like passing my driver's test or organizing my room). I think it helps with visualizing and also it's good to see an example of people doing the things and being fine with it. I usually feel more motivated to do the thing myself after that.

Sending positive thoughts your way!

I try to make large daunting tasks into slightly smaller more manageable ones and I give myself small rewards. Like candy or a new expansion for a game.

For studying for example I would probably tell myself I'll study for thirty minutes and after I'll make myself a tuna melt and if I feel I can I'll study for thirty more.

I try not to stress myself out more than I already end up being because of my condition. If I try to do it all at once or even think about it generally. My anxiety and depression take over and I end up just thinking nonstop about how nerve wrecking it is and it ends in feeling like a failure because what's simple for others is so hard for me.

For me, taking constant breaks in between tasks helps me to keep going.

I do many similar things to the ones mentioned above. I really enjoy rewarding myself with some downtime or treating myself to something after working hard. But I think my best tactic is going to the library when I need to study. I find there are much fewer distractions when compared to studying in my apartment/bedroom such that I can easily lose track of time and end up studying far longer. Another thing I enjoy doing is scheduling my time. For example, planning to work on something for 'X' amount of time. But when I get stuck on something, I move on to something else that I know I can get done. Being stuck on something can weigh me down and find it more rewarding to know that I got something done. Study buddies are especially helpful when I get stuck, as they can usually explain something in a way that is simpler than the textbook/professor's language :P

I'm definitely familiar with the feelings of being anxious or unmotivated when it comes to getting something done. It can certainly be a struggle. Just know that you can overcome it if you persevere. I wish you all the best :)