As we approach the end of this academic year with assessment deadlines looming, it is understandable if you feel like your motivation is dwindling. I came across this TED Ed video on motivation, which explains how low motivation can be triggered by the “stuck in the middle effect” where it feels like you are so far from accomplishing a goal.
“Rather than seeing how far you’ve come, it’s easy to become frustrated by how far you still need to go”
Shannon explains how this can be overcome by dividing this end goal into mini-goals that feel more manageable. Perhaps tackling assessments using this approach is a good way to keep motivation up for the last couple of months of university before summer!