You Are Worth It Motivational Techniques That Work

Whenever you find yourself tempted to give up your hard work for an hour or two of entertainment, remind yourself that many people never reach their goals because they seem so far away and difficult to achieve. It is important that you break down your GRE preparation into small, manageable steps. Its also important to keep in mind why you are working so hard. 

Remember your visualization about graduate school The more often you practice that visualization, the more real it becomes to you. The more real it is, the more clearly you will see that your goal is within your grasp. Just stick to your plan one day at a time. 

Sometimes, your study plans are derailed for legitimate reasons You get sick a family member needs your help your teacher or boss assigns a project that takes more time than you expected. Life happens. Don t let it discourage you. Just pick up where you left off. Maybe you can squeeze in a little extra study time later. 

Don t forget to reward yourself for your progress. Your daily reward can be a small one. When I finish this chapter, I ll make myself some lemonade. Your weekly reward might be more grand. If I keep to my study plan every day this week, I ll buy that CD I want. Your big reward, of course, is being able to live out your dreams, the ones in your visualization. 

Another way to motivate yourself is to get other people to help you. Everybody likes being asked for help—it makes them feel important, especially when they are being approached for their expertise in a particular area. 

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