Stay Motivated This Summer
Summer is in full swing. Well, not technically because the summer solstice doesn’t happen until June 21st this year, but if you live in St. Louis then you know that it’s already felt like summer for weeks now. One word: HUMIDITY.
While many students are on summer break, deservedly so after a long school year, we’ve got our summer 1 term in session here at SLU Online. We are so proud of all of our summer students who are trading park days for homework days and game nights for study nights.
We know it isn’t always easy to feel motivated to do school work when the whether outside is perfect, so here are a few tips to help you stay motivated this summer:
1) Create a School Schedule and You Schedule- It’s important to stay on top of your school work. But it’s equally important to spend time with your kids, enjoy the fresh air, watch a Blues game, or host your regular 4th of July BBQ. Set aside time each week for your homework and studying so that you can also make time to enjoy everything that summer brings. Pro tip: planners are awesome.
2) Regularly Check In- Your academic coaches are available all summer long to help you with questions about your courses, enrolling, graduation, etc. Your professors are happy to answer any course-specific questions you may have or help guide you through a lesson. If you need assistance, we are here for you. Email [email protected] or call (314) 977-2330 today.
3) Get Outside- It’s not getting any cooler. Seriously. Whether you enjoy swimming, long walks in the park, cycling, playing Wiffle ball with your family, or just posting up somewhere with your hammock, get out there and soak up some Vitamin D (and don’t forget your SPF). Exercising and spending time outdoors is good for the soul. I know this from experience, but these guys have some real concrete proof. Check it out here.
4) Set a Goal, and Then Remind Yourself of That Goal- Set a goal for yourself this summer. Your goal could be short-term or long-term. You could have 1 of them or 10 of them. Whether you want to achieve a 4.0 for your summer term or you want to graduate next spring, setting a goal will help keep your priorities in check. Once your goal is set, make sure to constantly remind yourself of that goal. Ways to do this: • Set an alarm on your phone every Monday with the title of your goal • Tell your goal to your significant other and ask him/her to remind you each week • Publish a blog with weekly updates on how you’re achieving your goal, even if you share it with no one else • Write your goal down on your refrigerator, in your planner, on your hand, on your mirror, etc. To our SLU Online summer students-- You’ve got this! We know you can do it. If you’ve got any tips on how you stay motivated to do school work during the summer, drop a comment on our Facebook page. Remember, our summer 2 term starts Monday, June 17. Happy summer!
