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With Finals Right Around The Corner, Here Are 11 Ways To Stay Motivated When You're In The Home Stretch

Keep those eyes on the prize. Need I say more?

Ashley Oldham
Nov 13, 2018
University of North Carolina
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With Finals Right Around The Corner, Here Are 11 Ways To Stay Motivated When You're In The Home Stretch
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I'm not quite sure what happened, but somehow I blinked and the semester was almost already over. That being said, finals season might not actually be upon us yet, but it is just around the corner.

The season of stress, stress, and a little more stress is definitely not my favorite, and after the semester you may have had, it can be hard to stay motivated when finals finally arrive — so here are 11 ways to do just that.

1. Stay focused.

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I know it's hard — believe me, I'm procrastinating by just writing about how you should stay focused and not procrastinate — but staying focused on work and studying (etc, etc) is really going to help have the motivation you need to make it to the end of the semester.

2. Remember that grades don't define you, but good ones can help you out.

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Grades do not define you, I repeat, grades do not define you. HOWEVER, good grades can be beneficial to you, and so that in and of itself is (I think) some pretty good motivation to stay ahead when it comes to studying and preparing for finals.

3. Think about the what's waiting for you once you finish them.

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Once you finish midterms, finals, and everything else you might have to do before the end of the semester, remember that you (probably) are going HOME. If not that, then you're at least getting some free time, some no-stress time and some relaxation time.

4. Get some sleep.

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You can't stay motivated if you're tired. That being said, you need to get some sleep — which I know sounds ridiculous coming from someone who never does it, but STILL.

5. Keep your body happy and healthy.

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A happy and a healthy body is a motivated body. If you feed it and use it right, then you'll be motivated as possible when it comes to tackling finals.

6. Don't spend too much time in the library.

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If you spend too much time studying in the library, you're going to be drained, both physically and mentally (and those motivation levels are going to plummet). That being said, take a break every now and again, go for a walk around outside and just do something to keep your spirits up.

7. Keep your eyes on the prize.

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Keep those eyes on the prize. Need I say more?

8. Study whichever way works best for you.

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Find your groove when it comes to studying, and if you stick with it, you will be victorious.

9. Set goals for yourself.

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If you set goals for yourself, you'll be more likely to stay motivated trying to reach and achieve them. Right?

10. Recognize that no matter the outcome, things are going to be alright.

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No matter what happens, you can rest assured know that things are going to be okay. This semester might not be your best, but that's alright. Things might be looking down now, but they're always tomorrow, and plenty of days after that. You're going to be alright.

11. If you give your best, then you'll reach success.

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If you're giving finals your best efforts, then you're going to be successful. Maybe in the way you pictured success, and maybe not, but either way, you will be successful.

I know you might be tired, but we're in the home stretch. We can stay motivated, and we can be successful.

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