“I hate studying!” That sense of resistance actually has meaning.Let's analyze it from the deep psychology!
- Joy
- Feb 5, 2024
- 2 min read
Do you ever feel like your legs are being held back every time you study?
Every time I sit down at my desk, I find myself sighing and thinking, ``Here we go again!''...I'm sure this has happened to me more than once or twice.
but please wait a moment!
This feeling of disgust may actually be an important signal sent from within you.
Today, let's unravel this mystery using the teachings of psychologist Carl Jung.

What is Jung's depth psychology?
First, let's step into the world of depth psychology proposed by Carl Jung.
According to Jung, our mind consists of two sides: the conscious and the unconscious.
Many of our daily actions and emotions are based on the close interaction between these two.
Particularly in the unconscious part, desires and emotions that we are usually unaware of are hidden, and these have a great influence on our actions and thoughts.
The psychology behind “I hate studying”
1. Effect of “shadow”:
Let's focus on what Jung refers to as the "shadow."
This includes emotions and desires that we tend to suppress socially.
Resistance to studying may also be a result of this shadow.
Without realizing it, fear of failure or low self-esteem may be the reason why you avoid studying.
2. Blocks to self-actualization:
Another reason for their dislike of studying is that their desire for self-actualization is inhibited.
Our unconscious resistance to living our true selves and making full use of our abilities is reflected in the act of studying.
So how can we overcome it?
1. Deepen the dialogue with your inner self:
Listen to your heart and explore your true feelings about studying.
I also recommend keeping a journal or taking some quiet time to meditate.
2. Become friends with the shadow:
Accept your negative emotions and beliefs.
That's the key to finding new approaches to studying.
Having the courage to admit everything about yourself will change your attitude towards studying.
3. Accumulating small successes:
To overcome your reluctance to study, start by setting small goals.
Let's start by achieving that.
Small successes lead to self-confidence and gradually develop a positive attitude towards studying.
lastly
The reason you feel like you don't like studying has a lot to do with your deep psychology.
By deepening your self-exploration through Jung's deep psychology, you will be able to find new ways of understanding and approaching your studies.
It is not easy to seriously face one's inner self, but
Through this process, you should be able to discover the true joy and value of learning.
It may not be long before your attitude towards studying changes.
At the GakuLabo, we provide support that focuses on learning approaches that utilize knowledge of psychology and the importance of mental care when studying. We will do our best to support those who feel reluctant to study so that they can approach learning more positively.