There are many failures. Motivation declines when failure continues.

Happy new year. My name is Kameyama Junshi.

It is said that “the first is that there are too many calculation mistakes due to the Faculty of Engineering's habit,” and the reason for this is “I inevitably get impatient during calculations.” After all, the first thing to do is practice being able to calculate quickly and accurately. In the past, experts said on radio programs that many people who are not good at arithmetic or mathematics are slow to calculate. Let's practice calculation while measuring time. Next, for example, when 10 calculations had to be performed, even though all 10 were calculated, only 5 were calculated correctly because they were calculated in a hurry. On the other hand, if you weren't able to calculate 2 out of 10, but you were able to calculate all 8 things correctly, this one would be better. “Hurry up, go around.”

“The second problem is that once motivation drops, it's not easy to recover,” but the first thing to do is create a state where motivation doesn't drop. Looking at the details of the consultation, it seems that there are places where my attention is really distracted. How is the room organized? In particular, how about organizing the area around the desk where you study? If it's messy, keep it organized. Next, isn't it important to do one thing at a time and not do multiple things at once? Also, you'll always be aware of what's important. In particular, you should handle things that should not be lost or soiled with particular care.
Well, even so, there are times when motivation drops. At times like that, it's about acknowledging yourself as such. Self-loathing is a sign of not wanting to acknowledge who you are now, so if you acknowledge yourself, self-loathing will disappear. And actually, I think people who can acknowledge their current self when it's not convenient for them are really mentally strong people.

These are my answers. Please have a fulfilling student life. I'm rooting for you.

I read it.

your two questions.
They actually have something in common.

What they have in common is that they are worried about the future.

Humans worry and suffer about the future.
Even if we know it's a future where we don't know what's going to happen, if we live as humans, it's a problem that everyone has.
In other words, it's worry.

I want to improve it somehow.
Suffering occurs precisely because we so earnestly desire it.
However, no matter how hard we try, the future of humanity cannot be decided.

The phrase “no increase, no decrease” appears in sutras.
No matter how much trouble you have or how hard you try, such as humans, nothing is certain is possible.

In extreme terms, I might die tomorrow.
If you think so, you have nothing to lose and nothing to gain.
This world is a world full of “sky.”

But I wrote that, but...
Even if you get that kind of knowledge, you won't be satisfied in any way.

So what should I do?
A way of life where you understand that the phenomenon called “sky” is within you.
Put it into practice.

I have a question...
Why don't you do the math backwards?
There is no solution to anything, just going to your desk.
Thinking about it carefully is also an effective strategy.

I made a calculation mistake → I was careless → I was concentrating on difficult questions → I came to the exam hall at the last minute → stayed up all night the day before and lacked sleep

Let's say you were like that.
If so

Get into the futon at 9:00 the day before → arrive at the test site 1 hour before and get used to the field → don't look lightly at calculations such as 1+1 → mistakes are reduced

I tried to quickly summarize it like this, but it is surprisingly simple, and you may be able to find a clue to the solution.

Also, is failure the reason motivation drops?
Maybe it's because of your anticipatory anxiety.

If that were the case, it would be like this.
If this were to happen, wouldn't all your efforts go to waste?
I'm a careless person, so I'm bound to run into another disaster.

Somewhere, I feel like you're deciding your future.
Hard to take over.
I don't know what's going to happen originally.

You should be able to understand that too.
Everything is “empty.”
I hope you can look back even a little bit.

I can't decide, I'm not particular.
This is the Buddhist way of thinking.

I read your question.

They had such wonderful dreams, and it's so wonderful.
By all means, I would like you to make that dream come true.

Now, there are two problems.
The first problem comes from impatience or carelessness.
Also, the second problem is the accumulation of the first problem, or it comes from carelessness.
So, if you can get rid of impatience and carelessness, those worries will naturally be resolved.

So what should you do to reduce impatience and carelessness? It's about learning how to control your mind.
First, try training to take a breath instead of leaving it up to your emotions to act. Take a deep breath and slowly exhale. In terms of time, it would be about 5 seconds.
I don't know if those 5 seconds feel long or short, but I say “if you hurry, go around.” If you think those 5 seconds will change your life, it's probably worth a try.

Also, it's important not to compare yourself too much to those around you. When I compare, I only look at my inferior parts, and impatience is inevitably created.
You can't help comparing yourself to others. Because people are people, and I am myself. There are parts where people are superior, and of course there are parts where I am superior. So, comparing them to people doesn't solve anything.
If you're going to compare yourself to anything, compare yourself. If your current self is better than your past self, and your current self is better than who you were a moment ago, you will eventually be a very wonderful self. Also, comparing yourself to your past self also helps you calm your mind and reflect on yourself.

In this way, try to control your mind and not compare yourself too much with those around you.
I think that alone will make you feel that you will change yourself quite a bit.

I would be grateful if you could use anything as a reference.

Unlike school tests, at work, you can do calculations with an electronic calculator or computer.
Don't get too anxious.
However, it is important to be aware of the characteristic that it is easy to make calculation mistakes.
In order to reduce mistakes, it is effective to convert thoughts into words and hum (even without speaking out).
I am also full of typographical errors (translation mistakes) when writing this Hasunoha answer.
If you read the answers you've written aloud, you'll definitely notice the mistake, but due to the worry of being lazy, you can “send” it just by quickly looking at the characters visually.
The fact that monks read sutras aloud is very meaningful in order to read the sutras accurately.
Not only do you look at the characters visually, but when you convert them to audio information one by one, it's easy to notice (think).
For example, if you're nervous, you might miswrite “1+1 = 1,” but if you read “one plus one is better” aloud in your mouth, you'll notice a mistake.
I'm writing it in a bossy manner, but I think it will continue to be full of typographical errors and omissions.
Please bear with me.

Second, it's motivation.
Why don't you think that if you don't stop, you can move forward little by little.
When you can't concentrate on your studies, if you clean up the things you absolutely have to do, such as finishing the meal first or finishing the bath for the time being, you may be able to use that time for something later.