Feeling overwhelmed and lacking motivation are common feelings lately in Access & Success. Remember, there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Finals are right around the corner and you are going to make it.

Here are five ways to stay motivated for the rest of the semester:

• Use a timer. Sometimes five minutes of focus is all you need to get the ball rolling. Set a timer and START!
• Plan for tomorrow, tonight. Set three goals every night for what you want to accomplish the next day. Somedays you may be more productive and do more than three, but try to get at least those three things done.  Feeling accomplished goes a long way for motivation.
• Make your bed. A great way to start your day is to make your bed. Once you make it, don’t mess it up. It is harder to go back to bed if its already made.
• Get out of your room. Your dorm room is never a great place to study, too many distractions. Challenge yourself to find a new place to study.  Changing things up changes your prospective and will lead to productivity.
• Have some fun! It’s real easy to feel you need to study and not have fun, but you need to give your brain a break. Reward yourself for finishing a paper or having a good study session. You’ve earned it.

Enjoy your break and come back ready to tackle the rest of the semester. Access & Success is here to help.

— Michelle Laughlin, Director of Access & Success