It’s almost midway through the school year and lately, it’s been feeling tough a little tough to stay motivated. Here are a couple of tips to finish midterms strong, stick to your fitness regime and get you out of your winter blues.
Stay motivated to study by…
1. Investing in some cute stationary
Nothing feels better than whipping out a cute new planner in class and writing down when the next assignment’s due
2. Organizing your desk
Can’t do homework on your desk because it’s so cluttered? Cleaning up and clearing out some space is the best thing to do in order to use the desk. Also, consider re-arranging your furniture so that your desk faces a window. Studying by natural light is a lot nicer than a harsh desk lamp
3. Find a new study spot
Try to find a different place to do your work that’s not your bedroom. The tables and chairs outside of Benson and the library are great for some fresh air and sunshine.
Stay motivated to be healthy by…
1. Tracking weight loss
If losing weight is your goal, then this visual way to see the number of pounds you’ve lost so far should serve as an inspiration to fill up the jar even more!
2. Getting enough sleep and drinking enough water
These are so simple, yet so vital in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle! Being sleep-deprived or dehydrated are sure ways to interfere with your eating and workout habits, so avoid them at all costs!
3. Buying a fitness pass from O’Malley
Although you can go to the gym for free, buying a pass and attending classes are an even more motivational way to get fit, because you don’t want the pass to go to waste! Bonus points for bringing a friend along with you to workout!
4. Buying cute clothes/sneakers
We’ve all heard of retail therapy. So why not have retail encouragement? Maybe buying some new sneakers or Lululemons is exactly what you need to motivate you to go to the gym to show them off!
Stay motivated to be social by…
1. Joining a student organization
It’s definitely not too late in the year to join a club on campus! Search around and see which ones interest you! There’s also lots of volunteer opportunities on campus that are a great way to give back to your community while meeting new people.
2. Studying in the library or other places on-campus
Even if you’re not sitting with anyone you know, just being surrounded by other students doing their work makes you feel inclined to stop slacking and keep up with your work!
3. Asking a friend to eat with you
It’s so easy to just Tapingo a burrito and eat it solo back in the room. Instead of avoiding eating with people because you’re *so busy*, take initiative and ask someone ahead of time if they’d like to eat with you. Not only will you enjoy the food a lot more, but you’ll also have someone’s company to enjoy while you eat!