It’s that time of the year again, procrastinating on all the work you have, midterms and EOCT standardized test are coming up, and all you want to do is have a week off so that all you can do is sleep. And I get that, however, things are going to start changing in a couple of minutes. If you are in desperate need of some pep talk or motivation, we’re going to fix that problem, right here and right now.

1. Get serious

Stop complaining about how you only got four hours of sleep because we have all procrastinated and waited until the last minute. How you manage your time wisely determines how successful you will be during the long run and defines who you are. Did you catch that? Procrastinating on an assignment that is due the next day is no one but your fault. In order to have the motivation, you will need to have not procrastinated. Make the decision to climb up all the stairs, instead of use escalators. Up to now, you have probably thought about this. Up to now, it has passed your mind. However now make up your mind and go all the way to the top. It’s the most extraordinary feeling. You live in a shadow going up the dark side of the hill- until you determine that I’m going to be the best person I can possibly be. And now you are rising into the sunshine, in a whole new atmosphere.

2. Read the quotes below

Pick one of these and put this as your lock screen on your phone or hang it on your wall. I have a couple on my wall and it helps to read it at least three times a day.