Ask Minerva #1
Dear Minerva,
Lately, I’ve been struggling to find the motivation to do any of my classwork. Projects, assignments, you name it, I don’t want to do any of it. Obviously, I need to do my work, but how could I get some motivation to actually do any of it? Things are piling up, and I could use some guidance here. Please give me some pointers.
Sincerely,
Procrastinator
Dear Procrastinator,
I totally get the feeling of not having the motivation to do work- really any kind of it! It’s rough! How I usually find motivation to do just about anything is by finding ways to reward myself in any way I can: an impulsive buy, a cup of coffee, and sometimes just the relief of having the workload off your shoulders can make all the difference.
Another way to find motivation to work is by focusing in on the present. Take your assignments day-by-day, giving yourself ample time to focus on what’s due now as opposed to looking anxiously into the future about an assignment that won’t be due for another month. Remind yourself to stay in the now. Planning ahead for the future only works when you are in a calm, relaxed, and ready state of mind!
Lastly, if your lack of motivation is caused by a lack of knowledge or info, schedule a time to talk to your professor! Getting clarity shouldn’t hold you back from completing an assignment, and if it is, then you should seek to bridge the gap between your understanding and the material assigned to you. There are so many resources available to everyone on campus, so don’t get discouraged!
Be good to yourself! There are many different ways to get motivated, and I wish you the best of luck in your academic endeavors! You got this. Keep your chin up and remember you are worth more than a grade!
Sweetest regards,
Minerva Gulp
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