41. ACADEMIC MOTIVATION

41. ACADEMIC MOTIVATION

Every week on Intervention Tope Banjo brings you inspirational messages and study tips to help you be your best academically.

Today, we will talk about Academic Motivation. We’ll be considering and answering questions such as: What is motivation? Can any undergraduate be highly motivated these days? How can you stay highly motivated? One thing that everyone agrees with is that Motivation is vital for success.

The wordweb gives three definitions for motivation:

Motivation is the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal;

Motivation is also defined as the reason for the action;

It is also that which gives purpose and direction to behaviour.Motivation is vital for success. It is that feature that arouses you to action toward a desired goal. It stirs you up to take necessary actions in line with academic success. It gives purpose and direction to your academic diligence. It gives the needed push when everyone else is giving up. It was George Herbert who said, “When the will is ready, the feet are light.” Motivation is the ‘get-up-and-go’ factor. Motivation could be high, or low.

How can you raise the level of your academic motivation? There are 9 things that can be done to increase and sustain the level of your academic motivation. And the good thing is that you don’t need anyone to do it for you. To keep your motivation level high, you need to do-it-yourself, and this 9 simple tips will help you achieve a high personal academic motivation level.

1.   Take responsibility for your own education.

2.   Tap into what motivates you. Think in terms of your short-term and long-term goals.

3.   Challenge yourself to achieve an academic goal by a specific date (e.g., obtain a certain GPA by the end of the semester).

4.   Hold yourself accountable for your academics by creating and sticking to a schedule.

5.   Analyze and document your progress.

6.   Set up immediate or long-term rewards. For example, after studying for 50 minutes allow yourself a 10-minute break. Celebrate your successes.

7.   Ask yourself if you are prepared to deal with the consequences if you do not get motivated.

8.   Learn from your mistakes and see "failure" as an opportunity to grow.

9.   Spend time waiting on God concerning your academics. The bible states in Isa 40:29-31, “He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind.”

How do you wait on God for your academic life? You wait on God by praying and praising God daily, reading the bible, and allowing Him to lead and give you direction in your studies. Nothing refuels personal motivation like God’s presence and God’s word.

Truth is, Motivation, like all the qualities we will discuss in this series, is only the product of a disciplined life. And a disciplined life is the result of God’s Spirit working in your life. On later broadcasts in this series, we discuss Fighting Procrastination, Time management and much more. Be sure to request for the audio files by sending an SMS with (IRB/your name/school/email) to 0803 3075 969.

You see, when God’s Spirit begins to work in your life He will produce a strong and positive motivation. He will also guide you in the wise time management and give you the ability to discipline yourself against procrastination. He will help you commit to actions that will add value to your academic life.

The bible reveals in Gal 5:22-23, “But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard — things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.” This is taken from the message bible translation.

Wouldn’t you like God to begin working in your life starting today, in fact he wants to start right now if you invite Him in to your life. He cares about how well your academic life moves. Why not say this simple prayer with me right now?

Lord Jesus I ask you into my heart today. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead. Forgive all my sins today and make me your child. Fill me with your holy spirit right now and bring stability into my life. Thank you for coming. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer with me then know that God has come into your life and will begin working in your life. Write to me at topebanjo@gmail.com or send me an SMS to 0803 3075 969 to tell me that you just invited God into your life. Remember to include your mobile number and email address. I would like to keep praying for you.

And so, till I come your way again with the next edition of Intervention, continue to expect the best from yourself and continue to maintain a great attitude regardless of whatever happens.

Friends, thank you for joining me. I remain your host Tope banjo and this Intervention. God bless you mightily!

You will succeed. You will make it!

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