One of the hardest things about exam studying
is staying motivated. Lack of motivation is what will make you watch old reruns
instead of bucking down to Geology. If you can’t stay motivated, you won’t do
the work or pass your exams. It’s that simple.
If you want to pass exams for a specific reason—to get into grad school or to
get a scholarship—motivation is easier. Just imagine what will happen if you get
a great grade! For most students, though, there is not always this push. That
means that you have to come up with your own motivation—be it a great mark on a
paper that made you feel great or the fear of getting a D—and paste evidence of
it where you will see it. Pin a good or bad paper to your bathroom mirror or
find a friend who will nag you about studying. Every time you catch yourself
lagging on studying, remember what you are studying for.
If you can’t get motivated, hire a tutor or make a hefty bet with someone
about your exam grade. The thought of losing money or the investment in a tutor
will motivate you as nothing else will.