I had to think about what I am scared will happen in a class if I let my lack of motivation get the better of me. Then I had to come up with ways that I could make those fears not come true. This was helpful because I had to write down the exact steps that I would have to take to make these fears not come true, and it's easier for me to do what I have to accomplish when I know exactly what it is I have to do.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Motivation
Motivation has been a big problem for me lately. I haven't felt motivated in most of my classes, but in order to do well, I had to find a way to push through that problem and do the required work regardless of my lack of motivation. The Motivation Questionnaire in the textbook was rather useful because it helped me realise what motivates me and what does not, both in college and in class. I realised that if I have friends or people that I want to see in a class, I will be more motivated to go to class. Being interested in the topic of the class also helps. Another exercise in the textbook that helped me was Academic Fears.
I had to think about what I am scared will happen in a class if I let my lack of motivation get the better of me. Then I had to come up with ways that I could make those fears not come true. This was helpful because I had to write down the exact steps that I would have to take to make these fears not come true, and it's easier for me to do what I have to accomplish when I know exactly what it is I have to do.
I had to think about what I am scared will happen in a class if I let my lack of motivation get the better of me. Then I had to come up with ways that I could make those fears not come true. This was helpful because I had to write down the exact steps that I would have to take to make these fears not come true, and it's easier for me to do what I have to accomplish when I know exactly what it is I have to do.
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It is good to know what motivates you. I hope you continue to consider the consequences of a lack of motivation and what you can do to be successful. I did not use this tactic of motivation, but it seems to work for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. My friends who take the same classes as me motivates to me go to class. Because you said you are not motivated lately, you should find other motivators.Your picture is very neat. I am glad Academic Fears was helpful to you.
ReplyDeleteI haven't felt motivated, either. But, after I used the academic fears strategy, I felt scared, too. I hope you can keep up with this strategy.:)
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