6 ways to build motivation to do your schoolwork now that you’re forced to learn online at home
Even in normal circumstances, it can be hard to get motivated to do your schoolwork. But these are not normal circumstances.
The switch to remote instruction caused by COVID-19 has been unsettling. Patterns have changed. Habits have been disrupted. Remote classes are simply different from classes that involve face-to-face instruction.
As a researcher who looks at what it takes to get through college, I have a few tips that could maximize your motivation and productivity when you’re at home going to school online.
1. Guard your time
You do not need large amounts of time to be productive. Instead, be intentional and focused in short blocks where you can work without interruption. Protect these open times by setting up your workspace to minimize distraction – including silencing notificatio...