How do you feel after setting achieving a task or accomplishing a list of items? Great? No matter how small or large the task is, it always feels rewarding to accomplish something!
This is why it's important to set goals for yourself in college...
When starting college, it often seems that it's a long road to earn your bachelor degree. Believe it or not, it will fly by fast. Sometimes it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel but by staying focused and setting small goals, it will help you reach that end result! After each semester, you should be proud of yourself. You have finished a portion of your degree and you are one step closer to the finish line! You should reward yourself because you have completed and knocked off a few courses which is allowing you to reach that end goal - your degree!
Another Lap Down
Have you ever ran a mile on a track? You have to lap around the track four times to run the full mile. Each time you you run around a lap once, you become more motivated because you know one is down and you are closer to the finish line. This is the same thing and feeling when looking at the four years in college to receive your degree! Each semester and each year you're a little closer to the completion and you can mark off segments to the finish line!
Time for You!
We know that each semester can take a toll on you. There is so much going on between exams, projects, reading and weekly assignments but it is important to make sure you are not overwhelmed and overloaded. It's important to take time for yourself! Set aside time for you to mentally drain and relax. Remember...if you don't take for yourself and you try to overwork yourself, sometimes you will not retain the information or get ahead. It's important to keep your health and sanity on track.
Read this article on how to avoid the downturn during the semester. Stay upbeat and remember this importance of time management, rewards, staying health and not beating yourself up over school. It all works out and comes to an end.
http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/5-tips-to-beat-the-mid-semester-blues-stay-motivated/
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ReplyDeleteAngela, your tips on time management are so important to our success. I especially liked the point of setting mini goals, as it helps us acknowledge accomplishments and progress. Great post!
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