Try to get things done before your already packed day
Space out your tasks so that they don’t all pile up on one day where everything is due tomorrow. Even tackling some of those smaller tasks will make your busy day way easier.
Treat Yourself
If you are struggling to get motivated, plan a reward for yourself after the completion of each task. This could be a tv show episode, 15 minutes on Tik Tok, food, or anything else that you want to do that you are using to procrastinate right now.
Prioritize your tasks
When you are feeling overwhelmed by a mountain of work, take some time to prioritize what is most important to get done right away. Move anything throughout the week that can be, and when you can, put easier tasks at the beginning of the list so that you can quickly start to get things done and feel accomplished.
Have a study buddy
Can’t seem to motivate by yourself? Grab a friend or classmate that isn’t too distracting to you and get to work! You’ll find that breaks will be built in while you’re chatting and you can set goals together to get a certain amount of work done.
Save or post a few motivational quotes or videos to come back to
Add some quotes you find inspiring to your workspace, or a playlist to come back to when you are feeling unmotivated. This could also take the form of posting your goals so you are constantly reminded why you are doing this.
Check Off/Track Your Progress
Form a to-do list so that you can get the satisfaction of crossing things off and keep track of your progress!
Layout your goals and the why behind them
What are your goals? Why are you doing all of this hard work in college? Write down what your goals are and why they are your goals. It’s easy to get off track when we forget why we are doing something.
Break it down into smaller achievable tasks
If a task or project feels too overwhelming or impossible, break it down into smaller tasks. Sometimes this includes obvious steps, but laying it all out makes a larger project seem more manageable.
Make it a friendly competition
Make it a competition with your friends or study partners to get the most done, or to get the best grade. For those who are naturally competitive, this can act as the ultimate motivator. Just remember to celebrate regardless of the results.
Reframe - think positive
Practice reframing your mindset when you are stressed out. Instead of saying “This is too much I can’t get it done”, say “I have a lot to get done today but I’m confident I will get it done.” When we make the choice to think of everything as being terrible it will be, but if we choose to think positively about things, not only will it seem much easier but it probably actually will be.
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