Building Motivation
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Leverage Your Mentor
Mentors are essential not just for guidance but also for motivation. Regular check-ins with your mentor can keep you on track and help you stay focused on your goals.
Engage with Your Support Network
Surround yourself with friends, family, and peers who are ambitious and motivated. Their energy and support can be contagious, helping you maintain your drive
Create SMART Goals
Setting Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound (SMART) goals is crucial for tracking your progress and staying motivated. Break down your dissertation into smaller, manageable tasks.
Recognize Burnout
It’s important to recognize when you’re feeling overwhelmed or burned out. Taking breaks and rewarding yourself for milestones can help prevent burnout.
Maintain Balance
Ensure that your life is balanced. Prioritize sleep, exercise, and leisure activities alongside your dissertation work to maintain your mental and physical health.
Checklist
Identify Motivated Friends and Family
- Write down 3-5 highly ambitious people in your life.
- Spend more time talking to and observing these individuals.
- Ask them how they stay motivated and what drives them. Write down their answers.
Engage with Top Students
- List the top 3 highest-performing students in your class.
- Spend time with them, observe their habits, and write down what you learn.
- Replicate their effective habits daily.
Set SMART Goals
- Write down 3-5 SMART goals you want to accomplish regarding your dissertation within the next 3 days.
- Write down slightly larger SMART goals to accomplish by the end of this month, this quarter, and within the next 12 months.
- Post your goals on your wall next to your desk.
Recognize and Address Burnout
- Write down a list of signs that indicate you're feeling overwhelmed or burned out.
- Develop a plan to address these signs, such as taking a break or reorganizing your schedule.
Reward Yourself
- Create a reward system for completing milestones in your dissertation.
- Plan specific rewards, like a treat or a day off, for when you achieve key goals.
Action Items
- Identify 3-5 motivated friends, family members, or classmates
- Spend more time with them, observe their behaviors, and ask about their motivation strategies.
- Write down what you learn and apply it to your own routine.
Set and Track SMART Goals
- Create a list of small, achievable goals for the next 3 days
- Plan larger goals for the next month, quarter, and year, ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.
Manage Burnout
- Recognize the signs of burnout early, such as feeling overly tired or losing interest in your work.
- Implement strategies to manage burnout, including taking breaks and rewarding yourself for progress.
— Benjamin Franklin
Additional Resources
The Science of Motivation: Strategies & Techniques for Turning Dreams into Reality
Psychology Today
Effective Motivation Strategies for Students
Academic Research Journal
How to Avoid Burnout During Your Dissertation
Graduate School Magazine