So it's almost mid-November and I'm sure many of us, whether we notice or not, are struggling with mid-semester blues. If I should be completely honest, the past two weeks have been the most unproductive for me since the semester started... and I feel so guilty. I've decided to acknowledge it and take the first step towards picking up the pace again. This morning I woke up early, got some work done and took some time to refocus my mind. I then realized that I'm definitely not the only one going through the struggles so I chose to share with you guys, a few ways you can re-motivate yourself to complete the semester successfully.

1. Acknowledge it

How can you address an issue without an initial awareness of it? So, the first step to any issue at hand is to acknowledge it. After which, you then plan how you're going to successfully move forward.

2. Dedicate time to planning

This is where your lists come in. You should note that planning "to the T" is necessary. Set weekly goals and accomplish them. Remember to break everything down into bite-sized pieces so you don't become overwhelmed.

3. Get Inspired…

And stay inspired. You can probably change your study spot or change your daily routine, whatever it takes to get inspired, do it. Another good way is to visit Pinterest and read some of those beautiful inspirational quotes. This is a great way to remember why you even started and where you want to end up. Maybe you can think about changing your wallpaper to an inspirational quote or talk to someone close to you about your current struggle. All you really need is a little push.

4. Move forward

Whether or not you didn't do so well during the first half of the semester, move on. Focus on making the last part of the semester nothing but amazing. If it's in any way necessary to look back, it's to evaluate your choices and actions and plan how you're going to move forward.

5. Stay consistent

The most important part of it all is to stay consistent. Focus on the twenty-four hours ahead of you and try to do all that you listed for that day. Push through, and don't give in to temptation nor laziness. Self-control is necessary. This is where you challenge yourself and push yourself outside of your comfort zone.

Oh.. and don't forget to sleep!

You know I've got your back,

Brit