> - absolutely do not smoke marijuana, it is known to make many people lazy and demotivated
This is largely a myth whereas I can easily find citations and scientific research to back every other advice. Smoking a lot of marijuana is bad because it messes with your pleasure cycle but overall motivation is hardly effected (citations provided upon request - please do ask or look at pubmed yourself).
Also:
> - try different times of day (eg. sleep early, wake then work early AM before sunrise)
Messing with your circadian clock is dangerous (as in cardiovascular desease dangerous) and I would not recommend anyone to do this. The other advice (like sleep more) is important.
> - meditation / yoga / exercise
This a million times, meditation and exercise are great at motivating you.
> - absolutely do not smoke marijuana, it is known to make many people lazy and demotivated
This is largely a myth whereas I can easily find citations and scientific research to back every other advice. Smoking a lot of marijuana is bad because it messes with your pleasure cycle but overall motivation is hardly effected (citations provided upon request - please do ask or look at pubmed yourself).
Also:
> - try different times of day (eg. sleep early, wake then work early AM before sunrise)
Messing with your circadian clock is dangerous (as in cardiovascular desease dangerous) and I would not recommend anyone to do this. The other advice (like sleep more) is important.
> - meditation / yoga / exercise
This a million times, meditation and exercise are great at motivating you.