How to Keep Working When You're Just Not Feeling It
No motivation? Lacking the necessary drive? Batteries running low? Okay, we can relate! Here's everything you need to know in order to get back into the flow.
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1. Time Management
Before starting anything, look at where you want to go: do you want to be extremely successful in your studies or do you just want to pass? Which grades are most important? Do you have a major thesis or project coming up that will probably take up more of your time? Roughly outline your semester and plan accordingly.
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2. Motivational Songs
Sometimes music is the only thing that helps. Let Beyoncé, Muse, Saweetie & Co boost your mood! Disclaimer: put your smartphone down though! Smartphone are obviously distracting af. You already know this.
Studies have proven that even the mere presence of a mobile devise in your field of vision significantly shortens your concentration span. To avoid temptation, you can download apps that block access to your phone for a certain period of time.
3. Can you relate?
Exchange ideas with other students and/or ask for tips - they know best what it's like to be demotivated. Grab tips or share your own hacks!