03 Your Path: Understanding Motivation

Staying Motivated

Motivation is the driving force behind your decision to return to college. Here are some tips to stay motivated:

🚩Set Clear Goals: 

Define your why: why you want to return to college. Is it for career advancement, personal fulfillment, or maybe setting an example for your family?

• Clear goals provide a sense of purpose.
• Write down 1-2 goals.

👀Visualize Success:

Imagine yourself achieving your degree and the benefits it will bring. 

• What do you want to be true about yourself when you complete your degree
• Write these down next to your goals.

📈Break it Down:

Break your journey into smaller, manageable milestones to track your progress and celebrate achievements.

• What are some first steps you want to take?
• Write down the steps you want to take next to what you want to be true about yourself.

Summary

Think about your motivation, your why! Then set clear goals, visualize success and break down the steps to get there. You got this!