For module7, I learned that the study environment also plays a role in my motivation. And study environment includes physical environment(distance, comfort, supplies you have readily available), social environment(noise, other people), and online environment(digital distractions, resources)(Lecture Slide 6).When we set three environments into a comfortable situations, we are more easily to be concentrated and have a high study efficiency. Moreover, we can find a soundtrack for our motivation. Search for “music for concentration” or “music for studying” and listen to a playlist that has been curated to increase concentration.
There are some tools help se eliminate online distractions.The app that I have already put into practice is Forest. It is a software that allows you to focus on one thing through virtual tree planting. In the software, you can set your tree planting time, and set the tree to die once you open other software. The users will earn money after planning a tree successfully. And you can use the money to unlock different tree spices. In my opinion, while helping us to concentrate, Forest also adds a lot of fun to us, which leads us to use this software frequently.
I will learn to manage stress and pay attention to my emotional health. According to slide 20 in our lecture, your well-being is another component that can impact your motivation. Your mental, emotional, and physiological states can help you be more resilient in the face of stress and more receptive to learning.