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What are the five motivations every college/ university student should have on those inevitable rough days? #spring25

I grew up in an environment where I learned not to ask too many questions, which led me to stop advocating for myself as much as I should have. This resulted in self-doubt and a tendency to seek validation from others. I would like to understand the key motivations a person should have to continue pursuing their goals and not allow outside forces or naysayers to dictate their desired outcome.

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When I was young student, I felt the same. Confused about my future, seeking validation from successful peers or adults. I guess it's normal to feel like that, especially when you don't have an opportunity to be consulted by a professional and guided in your career. Later I learned that the key is to be honest with yourself and focus on intrinsic motivation: understand your passions and interests, relate them with your tasks and learning; At the beginning set 1-3 achievable/key short-term goals and their deadlines to help you grow and ease your journey in college/university. At some intervals (each month) evaluate your progress and tick your achievements or take notes on what you can improve towards those goals; Once a goal is achieved, add another one and continue as long as needed. Be disciplined and create a routine: mark your own studying calendar or schedule and respect it as a rule - you should develop study habits. Nothing is impossible, complexity can be divided in simpler and more manageable parts. Communicate with other colleagues, close friends and professors, share your findings and concerns, collaborate on projects and join students' clubs. Take care of your nutrition, sleep and health - this is the foundation. Take short break (5-10 min) each 1 or 2 hours. Don't skip lunch. Avoid distractions and people who demotivates you. Surround yourself with people who share your values and appreciate them. On those rough days, focus on the closest task you have to accomplish, don't think too much in future, you may get overwhelmed. Combine social activities with sport activities: group hiking, team sports, fitness clubs. You should be aware that you are making your best and this is the maximum you can offer. Failure is part of life, and we should welcome and accept it, we learn a lot from it! Have some alternative plans in mind just in case, this will make you feel more prepared and relaxed. Don't forget to celebrate success and be proud!
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