Procrastination – no, you aren’t being lazy
Research has shown that as many as 40% of students face problems due to procrastination, with 50% systematically procrastinating. But contrary to popular belief, the reason is not laziness. Not …
Category: Motivation
Staying motivated for your studies
In this post, Professor Velda McCune, Head of the Learning and Teaching Team in the Institute for Academic Development, discusses how to stay motivated for your studies. Having interviewed many …
What if I’m not good enough – perfectionism and what you can do about it
Research has shown that perfectionism is connected to poor mental health, relationship issues, and health problems. And yet perfectionism levels among students have skyrocketed compared to a couple decades ago. …
Staying engaged with your studies
In this post, Professor Vel McCune, head of the Learning and Teaching Team in the Institute for Academic Development, discusses dealing with unstructured days and how to engage with your …
What is motivation anyway and why do we need it?
Motivation is a common issue for students. Even students who love their subject can find themselves lacking motivation at one time or another during their studies. Loss of motivation was …
