At work and on campus
several people often ask
me about how I get
motivated and stay
motivated especially for
academics. People asked
me about how to be
encouraged and find a
driving force in order to
perform well
academically. This issue of
motivation iswhat led me
to not only write this
article but also to share it
with others that might be
going through the same
thing. I’ve read a lot about
becoming successful in
business, life, having
good relationships etc but
not much about issues
that pertains to students
and I strongly believe that
this will help someone.
This is a new year, a new
school year and another
new beginning so let’s
take advantage of it.
If you grew up in an
African household you
can testify that you are in
one way or the other
required to me motivated
in everything you do
particularly in your school
work. Whether you have
to go and buy motivation,
rent it or steal it your
parents are expecting
nothing but the best from
you. Our families’
expectations of us are
very high and our
societies’ needs are even
greater. I believe that life is
full of ups and downs but
I don’t believe there is
anyone out there that can
confidently claim that
they’ve never experienced
a down time in his/her
life.
Before I discuss ways to
regain inspiration I want
to mention some
common reasons why
students are likely to be
discouraged. First;
constant failures or failure
when you think you’ve
studied hard and you
didn’t achieve as high as
you’d expected can leave
one feeling discouraged.
Another reason is when
you feel like you are alone
and stressed with your
job, extracurricular
activities to the point that
you barely have time for
yourself while making little
progressin your
academics. For whatever
reason you might be
feeling unenthusiastic I
want you to know that
discouragement is
inevitable and you are not
alone but you have to take
yourown destiny into
your own hands. Instead
of waiting around for that
inspirational speaker or
blaming your professors I
want you to help yourself
by considering the
following steps realistically
because time waits for no
one.
Reflect on Your
Purpose
Be realistic. Think about
why you are in school. Is
it to better your life or are
you just hanging out?
Please don’t deceive
yourselves with what
some youths are saying
nowadays that Steve Jobs
of Apple was a college
dropout and made fame
without much education.
And that Mark
Zuckerberg, founder of
Facebook was also a
college dropout and the
list continues. The truth is
that the story didn’t stop
there, some of these
dropouts went back to get
somemore formal
education but that’s a
story for another day.
Ponder upon what your
family is giving up to have
whereyou are. I advised
writing your findings
down because our
memories are leaking
buckets and writing down
things adds significance to
them and makes them
easily accessible for
another time.
Have A Passion for
What You Are Studying
We are in the age where
parents are becoming less
adamant about their
children going into a field
of the parents’ choosing.
So please take advantage
of this opportunity. Can
you see yourself, working
in that hospital, bank,
school etc? Is medicine,
business, dance,
accounting really for you?
Don’t forget to write this
down as well. What are
your career plans and
what led you to these
decisions? What do you
feel is the purpose of your
major? Here are some
same questions you can
ask yourself just to fully
solidify your purpose and
passion what the career
you are aiming at.
Avoid Distractions
During The Term
Once again I am
challenging you to be
realistic. This is your life
we are talking about. Not
being motivated for
school, work and other
things in life can be a
combination of several
things. What are you
doing that is taking too
much of your time? Are
you working too many
hours in a week? Who are
those people you need to
spend less time with? Do
you sincerely have to
attend every event on
campus? Honestly, things
can be very difficult but
keep in mind that you
won’t be in school forever
and whatever is worth
doing should be done
well. Make a list of the
things you are doing that
are distracting you from
performing well
academically.
Come up With an
Improvement Strategy
Success is made by a
conscious effort. Success
is not accidental. It is not
something people just
stumbled on. Success is
an event that is carefully
planned and prepared for
by those who desire it.
You are not going to love
every course.

tnks bro! It's an inspirin piece

Good write up, quite inspiring.

The thing is listening to or getting such info is quite easy but making the most out it is what really matters and that, my brother, is the harder part.