I know that whenever you feel a lack of motivation to get started with studying, there are a dozen other activities that sound by far more interesting than studying. Sometimes you would rather watch TV, an episode of your favorite sitcom, the new movie that has hit cinemas, listen to music or hang out with your friends. The simple trick to overcome this is to just get going. Start studying, no matter what. no matter if you feel tired or if the teaching material isn’t interesting at all. You might have to force yourself, but it is worth it.
A very powerful motivational technique students can apply is to set themselves well-thought-out goals and objectives. These aims could be either short-term goals (about an upcoming exam) or long-term goals (about the achievements you want to reach during your studies in the university). Objectives and aims are one of the best sources of motivation, as they will keep you focused and enable you to do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals.
the motivational power of having a goal