As a student who will graduate in a week, motivation is something that is hard for me to come by lately. This module definitely gave me pointers on how to hold on just a little bit longer. Studying is something I really do not like to do, but having planned breaks and using progress as a motivator are two things from this module that I found helpful. I have always been one to justify study breaks when I haven’t done much work at all. But setting goals and having timed breaks is something that I tried and that helped me actually get somewhere in the studying process. One of the helpful sites for practicing healthy and smart study breaks can be found here: https://www.brainscape.com/blog/2011/06/how-to-take-a-study-break/
One thing that this module mentions is having some kind of music or background noise while you work. I already do this and I like to listen to the “Chill Ambient” radio on Apple Music; I don’t really know the words to those songs (if they have lyrics) and so I don’t find them distracting. “White Noise” is another great app for background noise that doesn’t keep you from focusing.
Bringing home good grades for Christmas break is another motivator, as well as finishing your semester strongly. Happy studying and stay motivated!