STUDY SKILLS LAB:
Motivation
Objectives:
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To develop awareness of personal intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
To develop strategies to improve personal intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Outcomes:
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To create a notebook or wallboard concerning personal motivation strategies.
To make specific efforts and take action to improve self-motivation.
Warm-Up:
Consider the following question: What motivates YOU? Write your answer(s).
Instructions:
1. Complete and print each section of this motivation exercise.
2. Create a personal motivation wallboard in a visible "study" space.
OR create a notebook diary containing each page of this exercise.
3. Read the following article on self-talk and support systems. Write a list of three
strategies to put into action.
Feedback and Review:
1. Meet with your instructor to discuss your motivational needs.
2. Put your motivation wallboard or diary in a significant place and refer to it often.
Add information as necessary.
Reflections:
1. Commit at least two weeks to your priority of increasing personal motivation.
2. Take action on at least five strategies you have learned.
3. Focus energy on thinking positively and avoiding negative people or situations.
Rev: 11/2010
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