Study Skills & Learning Strategies: Motivation & Goal Setting

Take Inventory of your Motivation and Goal-Setting Strategies

Did you know 'Digital distractions' are the primary reason students report procrastinating or feeling unmotivated about completing their coursework. In this section on motivation and goal setting, think about all the learning strategies you use -- strategies that help you effectively manage your time, plan your assignments, read and write, study for exams, collaborate with your peers, and so on. Having a variety of learning strategies in your toolkit along with the ability to set clear goals can help you stay motivated and maintain forward momentum.

Reflect on how well your learning strategies help you accomplish tasks.

Are you able to stay focused?
- Watch Time Management and SMART Goals (3:50) to learn about goal setting.
Are you easily distracted?
- Try these and anti Distraction strategies and Tips to Manage your Technology.
Do you often feel unmotivated?
- Explore these Motivational strategies and anti Procrastination (3:07) tactics.

Complete this procrastination test to determine the types of SMART goals you should set. Then, using the links below, explore ways to curb your distractions and improve your motivation.

Procrastination Test

Personalize/Plan Your Approach
Think about the goal setting and motivation strategies you use. Do they enhance, extend and empower your learning? Explore the resource links below and adopt strategies that you can easily apply and adapt to suit your learning needs.
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Strategies that enhance your ability to set goals, curb your distractions and stay motivated	Strategies that extend you ability to accomplish your goals and avoid procrastination	Strategies that help you exercise resilience while remaining motivated and engaged
Read Motivational Strategies Managing Distractions Watch How to Set SMART Goals (4:08) How to Fix Procrastination in 3 Easy Steps (0:59) Explore Goals and Priorities (Book Chapter) Use Keyboard Shortcut Cmd+F or Ctl+F for: SMART Goals Stick With It Prioritisation (attempt activity)	Read The Pomodoro Method of Time Management to effectively manage your time. Strategies for Overcoming Common Time Wasters How to Manage Digital Distractions Making an Anti-Procrastination Plan Watch Procrastination A psychologist & student's point of view 7 Actionable Steps to Cure Procrastination (8:52)	Read 7 Ways to Stay Motivated While Learning The Ultimate Guide to Motivation: How to Achieve any Goal Using a reflective approach to set effective goals Watch Collection of Videos Maintaining a Growth Mindset (3:29) Tales of Resilience (3:57) Don't Expect to Be Perfect (2:30)