One of the main reasons that students begin to feel exhausted in the middle of the semester is because they lose motivation. Maybe they're not doing so hot in their classes or have already failed an exam. These negative reinforcers make our initial motivation at the beginning of the semester fade away leaving us thinking, "What's the point?"

But here's the thing. You're only halfway through the semester, so you still have time to get that A in the class and finish strong. One tactic that I believe will help change your mindset is rediscovering your 'why'.

Your why is exactly how it sounds. Why are you taking these classes in the first place? Why do you want to get an A in this class? Why are you here? What is your end goal? Taking time to reflect on your initial motivation is crucial to understanding who you are as an individual so you can make that last step towards your goal.

For example, my why is that I want to graduate with a specific GPA, and in order to achieve that goal, I have to end this semester with all As. Having this goal in the back of my mind is the reason that I manage my time so I can excel in my assignments and classes. If you are working full time, you can also discover your why. Do you want to get promoted? Are you hoping to get a future job and this current job is the only outlet? Focusing on your end goal is a key way to change your mindset so you can be more motivated and continue the momentum that you had at the beginning of the semester.

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