Changing the way you feel about your academic abilities, or the importance of your education, involves making changes in both your thinking and your behavior.
1. Believe in yourself - Whether you're an athlete preparing for competition or a student tackling a difficult subject, it's important that you recognize the talents and abilities you have and that you believe you can succeed!
2. Surround yourself with positive people - Try to stay away from people who are negative or critical. Instead, choose to be around people who support and encourage you. These are the people who will help you achieve your goals and dreams.
3. Move with positive energy - Stand tall, walk with confidence and purpose, and smile. If you act positive, you just may find that you feel more positive.
4. Set goals - Goals give you direction. They help you decide where you want to go and what you need to do.
5. Focus on your strengths - While it's natural to focus on our shortcomings and weaknesses, your strengths are where your future lies. Identify your talents and strengths and look for ways to nurture and develop them.
6. Self talk - You can help yourself stay positive and motivated by changing your "self talk". Replace "I'm terrible at math" with "I'm smart. I can do this". Changing how you think will change how you feel, and how you act.
*All information came from Study Tips and Strategies InforGuide (Woodburn Press).
1. Believe in yourself - Whether you're an athlete preparing for competition or a student tackling a difficult subject, it's important that you recognize the talents and abilities you have and that you believe you can succeed!
2. Surround yourself with positive people - Try to stay away from people who are negative or critical. Instead, choose to be around people who support and encourage you. These are the people who will help you achieve your goals and dreams.
3. Move with positive energy - Stand tall, walk with confidence and purpose, and smile. If you act positive, you just may find that you feel more positive.
4. Set goals - Goals give you direction. They help you decide where you want to go and what you need to do.
5. Focus on your strengths - While it's natural to focus on our shortcomings and weaknesses, your strengths are where your future lies. Identify your talents and strengths and look for ways to nurture and develop them.
6. Self talk - You can help yourself stay positive and motivated by changing your "self talk". Replace "I'm terrible at math" with "I'm smart. I can do this". Changing how you think will change how you feel, and how you act.
*All information came from Study Tips and Strategies InforGuide (Woodburn Press).