Staying Motivated Write down your goals. Set small goals with small timeframes.

You might feel frustrated that you can’t do fun things because you have to study and write. [...] Where do you see yourself in five years? What do you want to be doing with your career? What kind of position do you want? What city do you want to live in? How do you hope to make a difference in people’s lives? Keep these goals in your mind and remember that schooling is needed to achieve these career goals. [...] What led you to be in your current school program? What challenges have you overcome to be here? Who said you couldn’t do this? What sacrifices have you made to be here? What experiences have led you to pursue this career and school path? Remind yourself of all the work you’ve already put in and all the choices you’ve already made to get yourself to this point. [...] If you do get overwhelmed, having a rigorous workout can energize you and make you feel strong. [...] Do this before you start your day or at the end of your day when you can review your day.