Motivation and Goal Setting: Overcoming Obstacle

      Online students are required to report to class at given times. This is appealing to most students because they are mostly able to work at their own pace. They are given assignments and expected to be self-motivated to get them done by their due date. This is all expected while one is most likely simultaneously working full time and/or raising children. In order to be successful, goals must be set from the very beginning to remained focused and diligent.

      I'd like to share a few tips I found to help online students that may be struggling due to busy schedules or lack of motivation. Keep track of your progress and reward yourself after completing difficult assignments in their allotted time by taking a night off or enjoying your favorite dessert. Create a schedule for yourself and make a list of tasks arranged in order of importance. Be sure not to get “burnt-out” by making time for other things in your life. Also, share your difficulties with online learning with your family and friends, you never know who may be willing to lend a helping hand. Maybe they have had experience using certain software or maybe their just willing to babysit so you can get better focus.

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