Unfortunately, there are no quick and easy solutions to have you feeling totally inspired and energised about studying a subject or completing a project that may not be all that interesting at times.
- Visualise yourself taking action
Studies have found that visualisation makes a difference to professional athletes’ performance, so why don’t we as students practice doing it as well?
Practice visualising yourself taking the actions that need to be taken (e.g. see yourself typing up your work on your laptop, organising your files and being able to access articles/materials with ease).
This simple strategy helps you to stay focus on what needs to be done. As Jesse Jackson said
“If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it”.
- Remind yourself that this won’t go on forever
A lot of students that are really overwhelmed and want to throw in the towel at this point in the year in regards to their studies. If you’re a student, remind yourself that this won’t go on forever, that everything changes and all you need to do is just keep taking action.
- Deal with distractions
Whether it’s your email, WhatsApp or Facebook notifications popping up, the lure of ‘just having a quick browse’ online or friends asking you to meet up - distractions are part of everyday life. However, they are also a major time suck so it’s important to take control of them.
- Do what works best for you
When it comes to successful studying, you’ll soon discover what your most effective approach is. For some people, working by themselves is better, while others may prefer to study with friends to help keep their energy levels up.
- Don’t leave questions unanswered
When you are studying, it can be demotivating when you don’t know the answer to something. Make notes about anything you are not sure of and don’t leave any questions unanswered – these are gaps in your knowledge which need to be plugged.
Physical exercise is a great way of taking your mind off things, so even though you might not feel like it, going to the gym or playing sports can help you feel refreshed and ready to go.