Need to Study Hard? These 15 Powerful Quotes Will Put You on Beast Mode
If you’ve been slacking off on studying, here are 15 motivational quotes to give you that extra spark of passion to get you back on track!
Updated 16 May 2019
Let’s face it, studying is not exactly what you want to be doing right now (or you wouldn’t be reading this). We know you’d much rather be marathoning the latest season of Game of Thrones or roaming around the mall aimlessly. Heck, even the prospect of cleaning your room would trump prepping for your exams!
We get it. We’ve been there too. Between poring over textbooks and burning the midnight oil while attempting to stay sane, everything can be very overwhelming.
But don’t fret! We’ve got your back. In order to push you past these humps, here is our meticulously-crafted compilation of killer motivational quotes that will surely grant you the extra spark of passion to keep your studies on track!
#1. Setting study goals
Okay, so this will not be the first time you’ve heard someone nag preach about the significance of goals, and it’s definitely not going to be the last.
Let’s face it: pinning down what you want to achieve and how you will go about it is no walk in the park, but it is imperative to grasp the concept of buckling down and setting academic goals.
Sketching up realistic study goals will go a long way in transforming overwhelming mountains into walkable hills and propel you forward!
Here’s what you can do:
Follow this blueprint for weekly goal setting or adopt the famed SMART goal setting structure!
#2. Hiking up productivity
As the lucky souls who are thriving in the most information-heavy time ever, it’s no news that gizmos like Snapchat and Pokemon Go are also dominating our attention more than ever. In between endless revisions and social commitments, getting more done in less time seems like an impossible mission.
From setting an earlier deadline and focusing on difficult tasks first to rewarding yourself with regular breaks and forfeiting multi-tasking, this is where productivity slides in so you can reap the most out of your study sessions.
Here’s what you can do:
Feast your eyes on this video on The Science of Productivity and lay your hands on these productivity tools!
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Start now#3. Combating procrastination
Whether you’re prepping for the upcoming SPM exam or merely staring at the cursor blinking away on a blank Word document for your college assignment, we know it’s all too easy to put off things. Days always seem to dwindle away as our to-do lists stretch longer, until it’s crunch time and our undone tasks remain piled up!
Perhaps you have no clue where to start or you just don’t feel like doing it. Either way, procrastination is an epidemic that’s eating away at every student’s productivity and you need to get to the bottom of this.
Here’s what you can do:
Mull over which type of procrastinator you are and learn how to zap the procrastination bug! Or have Shia LaBeouf whip your lazy bum with his really, really intense “Just do it” motivational sentiments.
#4. Racking up time management
Time management is yet another issue that often plagues students. Throw in lengthy scrolls of textbooks, mountainous pile of assignments and social obligations activities in the mix, and the web of daily responsibilities becomes even more intricately woven.
The outcome? “So many things to do, yet so little time.”
Be it organising your time, keeping track of your everything you do, setting your priorities or drawing out a schedule, a legit understanding on time management can help you strike a balance between your personal life and school!
Here’s what you can do:
Chew over this ultimate guide to student’s time management and go all tech-savvy with this run-down of time management apps.
#5. Stepping up motivation
Staying motivated is arguably one of the most gruelling tasks and biggest stumbling blocks in the mortal being of every student. If you’re feeling less than driven all too often, perhaps you’ve been painting a flimsy desire or it could also stem from a lack of self esteem.
Either way, don’t fret as there’s a host of tactics to conquer it. From learning about your ineffective motivation patterns and escaping your comfort bubble to dedicating some time for self-enriching activities, you’ll need to reignite that spark of fire!
Here’s what you can do:
These 16 best motivational speeches will surely give you spine-tingling goosebumps. In addition, here’s a guide to master the knack of motivating yourself at all times!
Whether you’re an aimless butterfly, a soul who’s in need of a reality check or a master of excuses, turn to these uplifting messages and set your motivation on beast mode.
Now that you’re all pumped up, you’ll need to stock up on these 7 superfoods to give your brain a boost!
Grace Chan
Writer. An ardent follower of Carl Jung & Rumi. A green tea junkie whose daily dose of therapy include binging on the divine fluid. Grace also feeds on Psychology and will give away just about anything to cuddle with furry felines.
