FIRST GEAR: SET YOUR DESTINATION
Know Where You're Headed
About this time in the semester, it can be hard to maintain focus and drive. When you feel like taking your foot off the gas and coasting, it helps to focus on your destination. For some people, this is easier said than done. They are just not sure what they want to do. If this sounds like you, then we have a great resource to share. It's a quiz that maps out your interests and abilities and suggests your top five majors. Here in the Learning Center, many of us have previewed it, and it's been really accurate. Why not give it a try? |
SECOND GEAR: CRUSH OBSTACLES
Conquer Math AnxietyRheann Spier
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Defeat DistractionDenise Walker
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Beat Writer's BlockLisa Haag
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THIRD GEAR: REFUEL
Rest Stops:
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Meals On-the-GoWindy Souders
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Road Rage:
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FOURTH GEAR: STAY ON COURSE
Persistence
Alison Tucker
When I was in high school, a sophomore I think, a motivational speaker came to a school assembly. Right from the start, he irritated me when he implied that all girls would jump into a limo for money or jewelry. So I was extremely critical as he described his life learning multiple languages and serving in the military, even though I normally would have found his story fascinating. Strangely, he randomly yelled out “Monty, get out of my way!” I thought he was an idiot and wondered why on earth my school had paid him to come talk to us. His yelling “Monty, get out of my way” just didn’t make any sense. It wasn’t until afterwards that I realized he was saying “mountain, get out of my way.”
I’ve thought about that recently as I am working towards my master's degree. I’m taking a math class, online, with only a book and one-hour videos, after not taking a math class for twenty years. I’m ready to be done, especially when I’m working on homework late into the night. I’m thinking why did I think I could do this while working full time, parenting a 7 year old, and maintaining relationships and all my other commitments during a pandemic?
What would you tell your best friend, your child, your brother, or your sister? Would you tell them “you’re right, just give up?” Or would you be supportive and encourage them. I know what I’ve told my friends, family, and students. I tell them to have a positive encouraging statement ready, written down to look at when they start feeling discouraged.
I’ve had to take my own advice. I start my positive statement with “Monty, get out of my way.” I’m telling the annoying voice in my head to move on out. I remind myself why I’m taking these classes, that I’ve done tons of work already. I need to use that and keep moving forward. Even if I feel like I don’t have a clue, I need to try something and trust that the work I have done so far this semester and in previous semesters will help.
You need to trust that you are capable. You are capable of making this semester a success. Even when you are uncomfortable and you are trying new things that don’t work right away. Keep working toward your goals, you are worthy. Tell yourself what you would tell others when they are feeling discouraged, and tell Monty that you’ve got this. {get that mountain out of your way}
I’ve thought about that recently as I am working towards my master's degree. I’m taking a math class, online, with only a book and one-hour videos, after not taking a math class for twenty years. I’m ready to be done, especially when I’m working on homework late into the night. I’m thinking why did I think I could do this while working full time, parenting a 7 year old, and maintaining relationships and all my other commitments during a pandemic?
What would you tell your best friend, your child, your brother, or your sister? Would you tell them “you’re right, just give up?” Or would you be supportive and encourage them. I know what I’ve told my friends, family, and students. I tell them to have a positive encouraging statement ready, written down to look at when they start feeling discouraged.
I’ve had to take my own advice. I start my positive statement with “Monty, get out of my way.” I’m telling the annoying voice in my head to move on out. I remind myself why I’m taking these classes, that I’ve done tons of work already. I need to use that and keep moving forward. Even if I feel like I don’t have a clue, I need to try something and trust that the work I have done so far this semester and in previous semesters will help.
You need to trust that you are capable. You are capable of making this semester a success. Even when you are uncomfortable and you are trying new things that don’t work right away. Keep working toward your goals, you are worthy. Tell yourself what you would tell others when they are feeling discouraged, and tell Monty that you’ve got this. {get that mountain out of your way}
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