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How to Stay Motivated for the Entire School Year

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I chose this video because one of the best school hacks to do good is to stay motivated. Motivation is easily lost and people should know how to keep it up. This video gives the correct information on what to do and how to keep it up. He provides five simple habits to start that seem to be easy enough. I like how he doesn't give harsh tips and instead gives ones that are easy to do regularly. My favorite was knowing when to quit. I took a liken to this one as I have experienced a deep loss of motivation from being overwhelmed and shoving all my work into one spot in my brain.

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How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed

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Motivating yourself is one of the main things that sets high achievers apart, and it's hard. How do you keep pushing onward when your heart isn't in it? In her research, Fishbach has identified some simple tactics: Set goals that are intrinsically rewarding, and make them very specific. If a task isn't satisfying, focus on aspects of it that are or combine it with pleasant activities. Reward yourself in the right way for getting things done. To avoid slumps, break objectives into subgoals; look at how much you've accomplished until you're halfway there; and then count down what you have left to do. And use social influence: Let high performers inspire you, boost your get-up-and-go by giving advice, and keep the people you want to succeed for front of mind.

Motivating yourself is hard. In fact, I often compare it to one of the exploits of the fictional German hero Baron Munchausen: Trying to sustain your drive through a task, a project, or even a career can sometimes feel like pulling yourself out of a swamp by your own hair. We seem to have a natural aversion to persistent effort that no amount of caffeine or inspirational posters can fix.

A version of this article appeared in the November-December 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review.

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How to Keep Working When You're Just Not Feeling It

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Motivating yourself is one of the main things that sets high achievers apart, and it's hard. How do you keep pushing onward when your heart isn't in it? In her research, Fishbach has identified some simple tactics: Set goals that are intrinsically rewarding, and make them very specific.

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Personally, being overwhelmed makes me want to hide in my blankets and hope the stress goes away. Being overwhelmed can cause stress and that can cause a loss in motivation. You tend to feel like everything is too much so you just don't do it at all. This video helps with learning how to not feel that way. He gives six tips on how to stop yourself from being overwhelmed, two of which are my favorite. He talks about learning how to say no. This is one of my favorites as I feel many of us lack this. We can have 5 assignments to finish and take on something else in fear of saying no. This isn't healthy, whether you feel like you can do it or not. Reestablishing your Routine is also a good tip. You can often lose yourself in a flood of work and personal life. You may just being doing things you can reach and that can cause you to feel everywhere.

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When You Just CAN'T Motivate Yourself to Study, Consider This - College Info Geek

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Originally, I chose this video as I felt like there are going to be times when you just can't motivate yourself and you feel trapped. I thought this video would give some internal tips that can help you. However, when I watched it, I felt like it didn't help as much as I thought it would. He gives two answers, learning the consequences of not studying and building systems. I feel like these are kind of do it or don't answers. From someone who has felt like this, this would not help me. I would understand what could happen if I did not study but I just could not bring myself to do it. So overall I don't think this is the best video to watch for this and if you truly can gain motivation you should instead talk to someone, like a therapist or counselor, or ask for help.

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This article fits with the videos as it talks about keeping up with motivation and how to. I like how the author shows how they relate and understand to that feeling of not wanting to do anything. They notice how it is hard to keep up with. The advice they give also is well said. It aligns with you and not the work you do.

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By Mental Health First Aid USA on March 17, 2021

Let's get real: there are times in life when you're going to feel overwhelmed. Whether it be with work, school, social obligations or just life in general, we all feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed at some point. It's important to give yourself grace when you have these feelings. Try not to brush them off or push through whatever is causing you to feel anxious - your mental health matters and if you're feeling the squeeze, understand that you can take a step back.

We understand that recent events along with the COVID-19 pandemic have made things complicated, and it can be difficult to juggle all of your responsibilities at the same time. When you're starting to feel overwhelmed, remember that you can always revisit your self-care plan. Self-care plans are personal, which can be just the thing for when things feel like too much. Try some of these tips when you're feeling overwhelmed:

1. Take a deep breath and step away. If you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious, a quick way to begin to alleviate those feelings is by doing breathing exercises. If the thing that's overwhelming you is in front of you, try taking a step away from it to create some separation between you and whatever is making you feel this way. Deep breathing exercises are a great way to promote relaxation and lower your stress response. Need some breathing exercise guidance? We've got you covered.

2. Create a "no" list. Protecting your time and space can help give you a sense of control over your schedule. If you don't want to do something or have been dreading that virtual happy hour, don't feel like you have to go. Replace the activities you don't want to do with something that you'll enjoy. Healthy boundaries are crucial for your wellbeing!

3. Be kind to yourself. Remember that feeling overwhelmed is OK, especially now. It also helps to remember that feeling overwhelmed doesn't have to last. Give yourself some grace - if you don't get to that chore or have to ask for an extension at work, you can. Your mental health should be a top priority.

4. Ask for help from a loved one. Your social support network is there for you to lean on if you need to vent or talk things through. Reach out to a friend for a virtual chat or pick up the phone and call a family member.

5. Write it out. Writing down why you feel overwhelmed or anxious is another great way to help alleviate those feelings. It helps to do this unstructured - having a written stream of consciousness allows you to express yourself freely and getting those thoughts out of your head will be a relief.

If you need more inspiration, take a look at this extensive list from Upworthy containing 101 things to try if you're feeling overwhelmed. Remember that the feelings you're having are temporary and with the right coping mechanisms and support, you can take care of yourself when things feel overwhelming.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) can also help - here are some blogs to read if you or a loved one is feeling anxious or stressed and needs some support:

1. How to Help Someone With Anxiety

2. 4 Self-care Tips for How to Deal with Anxiety

3. How to Create Your Own Self-Care Plan

4. Five Ways to Support a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression

Kelly, M. (2021, February 11). 10 easy breathing exercises for anxiety. Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety-5088091.

MHFA. (2020). Mental Health First Aid USA for Adults Assisting Adults. Washington, DC: National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Wright, A. (2016, June 20). 101 ways to take care of yourself when the world feels overwhelming. Upworthy. https://www.upworthy.com/101-self-care-suggestions-for-when-it-all-feels-like-too-much.

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How to Take Care of Yourself When You're Feeling Overwhelmed - Mental Health First Aid

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Let's get real: there are times in life when you're going to feel overwhelmed. Whether it be with work, school, social obligations or just life in general, we all feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed at some point. It's important to give yourself grace when you have these feelings.

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This aligns with the other videos as it talks about how to take care of yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed. I like this article as it focuses on mental health and helping yourself. I think that is important when it comes to these subjects.