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How do I keep myself motivated?
Everyday I wake up, I just don't feel like going to school and just oversleep. #college #school #help #student
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Charles’s Answer
You might not like the answer to this, but often its insufficient rest... You dont actually realise how much sleep you need until you actually get a lot of it. Get to bed earlier 1 hour at a time and see what works.
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Sophia’s Answer
Ask yourself why you are going to college. After high school, did you continue your education due to your parents? Because everybody does it? Or do you have a career path that you wanted to follow? I never enjoyed all the studying/test/exams in college either. I just did it, so I can get that college degree to qualify for a licensing exam. I didn't have much motivation when I started. I took it more as a task, like a stepping stone to get somewhere better. Now, I find happiness and feel glad that I got through school without messing too much up. So many entry jobs look at your GPA and recommendations from peers and professors. It follows you quite bit I have realized. But, if you ever ask me to go back to school, I'll say a big NO, because I don't need to right now.
Sometimes, you don't need to find a specific motivating factor to keep you going. But know that a college degree can open the door to many possible opportunities that you'll be rewarded with in the near future. And that future (5yrs later) will come very soon. Every time you wake up late, you know there is a lesser chance for you to get that college degree. That could be your motivation, get things done in the most efficient way to get that degree. Wake up, get to class, get good grades and earn that prize at the end. If not, what's the point of even going to school? Colleges cost a lot and not all jobs require a college degree. But if you think continuing your education will benefit you some way, get it done fast and correctly. More sleeping in = less likely to do well in class, missing out recommendation letters, possibly more money wasted, and etc...
For me, meeting new people and finding friends who seemed to have lots and lots of motivation, unlike myself, really helped me to drive 30+ miles every other day, just get to class at all. I think her determination and the motivation to never miss a class kept me going. We carpooled, so I had no other choice but to drive us there when it was my turn. She knew how I found some lectures unnecessary and boring, but she made sure we got to class on time. She emphasized the fact that we were paying lots of money to take these classes, so we why waste it. Such a positive, go getter friend she was. See if you can surround your self with those type of friends. Their motivation and excitement will rub off on you.
Good luck!!
Sometimes, you don't need to find a specific motivating factor to keep you going. But know that a college degree can open the door to many possible opportunities that you'll be rewarded with in the near future. And that future (5yrs later) will come very soon. Every time you wake up late, you know there is a lesser chance for you to get that college degree. That could be your motivation, get things done in the most efficient way to get that degree. Wake up, get to class, get good grades and earn that prize at the end. If not, what's the point of even going to school? Colleges cost a lot and not all jobs require a college degree. But if you think continuing your education will benefit you some way, get it done fast and correctly. More sleeping in = less likely to do well in class, missing out recommendation letters, possibly more money wasted, and etc...
For me, meeting new people and finding friends who seemed to have lots and lots of motivation, unlike myself, really helped me to drive 30+ miles every other day, just get to class at all. I think her determination and the motivation to never miss a class kept me going. We carpooled, so I had no other choice but to drive us there when it was my turn. She knew how I found some lectures unnecessary and boring, but she made sure we got to class on time. She emphasized the fact that we were paying lots of money to take these classes, so we why waste it. Such a positive, go getter friend she was. See if you can surround your self with those type of friends. Their motivation and excitement will rub off on you.
Good luck!!
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Colleen’s Answer
Hi Erkhes!
First off I want to say that this is 100% completely normal. We all have experienced some kind of burnout before whether it is school, work, life etc.
Sometimes in high school and college we reach to a point where everything is kind of repetitive every thing in your life just feels the same, therefore there is no motivation. Also it could be because you are not motivated at all because you have nothing to look forward. My advice is to first, not be too hard on yourself when this happens because it could lead you to a constant negative path for yourself. I encourage you to do something new even if it doesn't seem that fun or excited just do something you have never done before. This is because sometimes we need change and doing something new even if it is a new hobby or even starting something new to look forward to could get us back on our grove on remembering our purpose or get us motivating about the future. Whether is is graduating from school and starting your career or starting a new sport. Sometimes it is the smallest things that make us motivated again.
First off I want to say that this is 100% completely normal. We all have experienced some kind of burnout before whether it is school, work, life etc.
Sometimes in high school and college we reach to a point where everything is kind of repetitive every thing in your life just feels the same, therefore there is no motivation. Also it could be because you are not motivated at all because you have nothing to look forward. My advice is to first, not be too hard on yourself when this happens because it could lead you to a constant negative path for yourself. I encourage you to do something new even if it doesn't seem that fun or excited just do something you have never done before. This is because sometimes we need change and doing something new even if it is a new hobby or even starting something new to look forward to could get us back on our grove on remembering our purpose or get us motivating about the future. Whether is is graduating from school and starting your career or starting a new sport. Sometimes it is the smallest things that make us motivated again.
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Sokhamala’s Answer
Sometimes it can be really hard to keep yourself motivated and uplifted when stressed or things aren't going your way, but things that work for me is taking time to reflect on what my goals are and why I am doing what I'm doing. I have to remind my self of the end result and how I will feel afterwards when it is reached.
This might or might not work for you but giving yourself words of affirmations or posting them on sticky notes around the house can make you feel motivated and make you feel better as well.
One more thing that can help you feel motivated is to set a rewards system when completing a task. For instance, writing a full page for your essay can mean watchin 2 episodes of your favorite show. This is based on what you like and implementing it with tasks that might feel daunting so that you have something to look forward too. You have to be mindful of discipline and not awarding yourself ahead of time before the task is finished. It will not work, if you allow yourself to "indulge" beforehand!
This might or might not work for you but giving yourself words of affirmations or posting them on sticky notes around the house can make you feel motivated and make you feel better as well.
One more thing that can help you feel motivated is to set a rewards system when completing a task. For instance, writing a full page for your essay can mean watchin 2 episodes of your favorite show. This is based on what you like and implementing it with tasks that might feel daunting so that you have something to look forward too. You have to be mindful of discipline and not awarding yourself ahead of time before the task is finished. It will not work, if you allow yourself to "indulge" beforehand!
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Marlowe’s Answer
I completely feel this lol. I'm not sure what year you are in school, but I'd ask you to consider your major or the classes you're taking -- maybe you would feel more inspired if you concentrated your studies on a different area that sparks more joy. If this isn't the issue, I would recommend creating a stricter schedule for yourself! This is what I do to keep myself on track. For me, this means going to sleep and waking up at the same time consistently, scheduling my weeks in advance on Google Calendar, and rewarding myself relatively frequently when I complete assignments or tests. I would also recommend exercising and getting more fresh air -- both are great ways to reset yourself and increase your motivation.
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Matthew’s Answer
Hi Erkhes!
I would suggest joining an organization on campus. Meeting new people can expose you to different lifestyles. You can definitely find an organization on campus that suits your interests. Having a good support circle can push you towards academic success.
I would suggest joining an organization on campus. Meeting new people can expose you to different lifestyles. You can definitely find an organization on campus that suits your interests. Having a good support circle can push you towards academic success.
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