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Other options that contribute to a positive Last but not least, take time to analyse mistakes motivation. Find a routine and stick to it. Get
attitude is keeping a “done list”. This allows you you have made. Asking yourself questions such work done even if you do not feel like it.
to keep track of completed tasks while instilling as, “Was the mistake due to carelessness?,
a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Did I forget a key fact?, Did I have a poor Fill your calendar and write down everything.
Focusing on your progress instead of what is understanding of a certain concept?, How can I It is best not to rely on your memory to have
pending ahead of you is a simple but effective make sure I will not repeat the mistake?, What everything organised. Be it extra-curricular
way to stay motivated along the course. should I do to be better prepared in future?” activities, exams, tests, projects, deadlines,
Additionally, spending a mere few minutes puts you back in the driver’s seat and gives you remedials, competition dates, family events,
refl ecting on your day and keeping a gratitude control to change the outcome of future tests check that everything is recorded for yourself
journal are also easy ways to practise positive and examinations. Students with a growth and your family to keep track with you.
thinking. We do not stress this enough, but mindset are able to achieve more than students Students who are not organised often end
enjoying life is just as important as studying. who are discouraged by their mistakes. up wasting precious time looking for items or
Remember to take pockets of breaks in between notes, or working on last-minute assignments
long study blocks and engage in things that

they forgot about.
bring you happiness. Some of these things could Good self-management is marked by setting
include listening to music, exercising, reading a achievable goals, aiming to reach them and This brings us to good organisation skills.
book and spending time with friends regularly. recognising the need for help and solutions Creating a conducive work environment is
Sticking a couple of goals/inspirations on your when problems are encountered along the equally important. Before you begin, check
study wall will serve as a constant reminder of way. Getting your life in order starts with that you have a neat desk, relevant stationery
the person you are striving to be. basic planning. It is helpful to create a study arranged, shut your room door, or use ear plugs
schedule that works best for you. Don’t rely on if needed and invest in a comfortable chair with