Motivation is a big driver for success. I’m sure we all have times where we struggle getting motivated; whether it’s being motivated to get out of bed, doing laundry, and most importantly studying for that exam. Good news is that there are tips and tools that can help you increase your motivation. Module 7 is full of amazing tips so I’m sure there’s something in there that will peak your interest.
Let’s think about that exam you need to study for- first, you should find a place to concentrate (slide 7). Next, my guess is that a lot of you like to listen to music just to block out the silence, but do you ever find yourself singing along or dancing in your chair, and after 20 minutes realize you didn’t get any studying done? Well, one of the recommended apps that I recently tried is White Noise (slide 8). This app has tons of different soundtracks available. They are perfect for blocking out background noise but not distracting enough to keep you from studying. My new favorite sounds are the thunder storms and rain on metal roof. These sounds are relaxing and can help to keep your mind motivated and on track.
Once you get your mind motivated, you need to curb your addictions… your technology addictions (slide13). One of the apps suggested that I plan to try is called Forest. It’s an app that you use when you want to have focused time and not use your phone for other things like texting and social media. As long as you stay on the app, you’ll be able to grow trees, if you leave the app, your tree dies. It sounds kind of neat and definitely something I want to try.
Additionally, this module does a great job of discussing managing your stress and protecting your mental and emotional health – which is so important. There are some wonderful resources available to students such as counseling, wellness coaching and relaxation tips (slides 23-24).
Stay motivated! Stay Well!