smh... student motivation hints

these things take time. Don't expect instant gratification, and then you're set for success!

Motivation can drop when life gets hard, but that's where our mindset matters! Understanding that the struggles are not just a part of life, but the BEST part of life can completely restore your motivation. Choose to struggle for the right things in life and forget the rest. 

It's normal to feel amazing when everything is going your way, but that momentum was built by many small things. Look closely at what you can control to slowly start to build that momentum. It's just as easy to get stuck in a rut when you feel like NOTHING is going your way, that too, is momentum. And although it's hard to break negative momentum, it can be done with small good things, intentionally. 

There's maybe two things in life, work and vacation. But there's a nasty 3rd thing that lies in between... the transition, the SWITCH. The longer it takes to switch, the more time you spend stressed and anxious. So work hard while working, vacation deeply when vacationing, and switch QUICK.

Negativity and bad vibes are all around us, but you don't have to let them in! You control your vibes.

when you feel exhuasted after a long day, usually you think it's negative... but looking back, let's count the WINS. human brains naturally focus on the negative, but if you carefully examine the data, you'll come to the conclusion that there's always more positive to be proud of!

Planning and preparing are essential for productivity, but when you're motivated and something doesn't go as planned, be flexible! 

You are a work in progress, so be patient with yourself, and the process. Slowing down to truly understand what's working and what isn't is the best way to find solutions to improvements you'd like to make!

every choice you make is a vote for who you will become. every action is a vote. your identity and progress is a democratic process that you have complete control over. and you don't need 100% of the votes every time to get the law passed...

Behavior change doesn't have to rely on motivation. Habits mean you don't have to make the right decisions all day every day. Set up a tiny habit with a trigger, the right timing, try it and make adjustments!