As spring break draws to a close, it is time to head back to school and hit the books. There are only a few weeks left in the semester, but those weeks tend to drag on. After not having to do anything over spring break, it can be hard to find the motivation to finish assignments, work on projects and finish the year strong. These next few weeks will be filled with preparation for finals that loom closer and closer every day, and trying to catch up with friends before the end of the semester.
Spring break is like the point of no return. Once students return to school, all motivation seemingly goes downhill. All we can think about is how great spring break was and how we can't wait for summer to finally arrive. We don't want to have to deal with homework, group projects and finals. We just want to be able to sleep in and hang out with friends. The only thing getting in our way is those last couple weeks of school.
Though finding motivation to do anything in those few weeks is hard, it's not impossible. Staying focused on the goal at hand is a big motivating factor. If you stay focused, you'll get things done. Sounds simple, doesn't it? In reality, it's one of the hardest things to do. Break up everything into smaller chunks. Focus on what's most important to complete and get that done first. Follow up with things that are due in a week or two. Preparing ahead of time will make you feel less stressed, plus you won't have as much to do in the coming weeks.
Another tip on how to stay focused is to use a reward system. Once you finish an assignment, reward yourself with Netflix, food, online shopping, reading a book, etc. By rewarding yourself for finishing assignments, you're giving yourself something to look forward to once you're done.
These next couple of weeks will be challenging. Everyone is still trying to get used to being back in school and not getting enough sleep. Though you may have a serious case of the "after spring break blues," don't let it get you down. You have less than a month left of school. Once finals are done, the sweet freedom of summer awaits. It may be easier to become super lazy once you're back at school, but don't let that stop you from finishing the semester on a high note. Continue to work hard and get stuff done. If you're feeling stressed, take a break. Remember that you're not the only one feeling this way. Motivation is hard to find, but it can be found. Just keep your goals in mind when working, and hopefully that will give you that extra drive you need to stay focused.
