Study Like a Champion – 5 Motivational Hacks to Stay Focused and Succeed
Struggling to stay focused while studying?
Juggling everyday life and personal problems can be difficult, especially if you don't have the right structure.
But rest assured you are not the only one.
Many of us tend to lose focus and sight of why we are doing, what we are doing.
Whether you’re in school, college, or pursuing personal development, staying motivated can be a challenge.
Encoperating Faith and practical steps into your study session,
will not only help you learn and remember better but open your mind to new and fantastic ideas.
These five God-inspired hacks will help you stay sharp and crush your goals:
1. Set Purpose-Driven Goals
Anchor your study goals in purpose. It all comes down to knowing your WHY. Your REASON.What are you going to achieve by fulfilling this goal. Instead of simply aiming for good grades, aim to glorify God with your talents.
Aim to inspire and get others thinking in a new perspective.
Write your goals down and pray over them for clarity and direction. Believe in yourself and it will sow in your work.
2. Master the ‘Power Hour’
Set a timer for 60 minutes of deep, undisturbed focus. During this time you will put your all in and work smart.Turn off your phone, eliminate distractions, and dive in. You will be so tuned in that 60 minutes will fly by in no time.
You'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish in focused bursts. This time is when the Holy Spirit unleashes all your thoughts and creativity. Utilise this oppotunity and have an open minded approach.
3. Build a Vision Board
Include scriptures, goals, and inspiring images. Your vision board can have anything you aspire to achieve, but including God in it means you are allowing him to lead your life.And trust that he will give you more and beyond what you have desired. When you visually see your “why” every day, you’ll stay motivated and driven.
Pray over your vision board as well and place it in your prayer corner so you connect with God everytime.
4. Reward Small Victories
Finished a reading assignment? Celebrate it!
Praise and Thank not only yourself but the Holy Spirit for being with you during this journey.
Took great notes? Treat yourself.
Progress compounds when you recognize even the small wins.
Have Gratitude for all things you successfully complete and your study session will seem like a breeze.
5. Start With Prayer
Ask God to bless your time and increase your understanding.Believe in him and he will show you the way, and this goes for everything in life (even studying).
Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to trust Him and let Him guide our paths. Allow him to lead and witness how not only your understanding but perspective will change.
"You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction."
