Overcome Your Study Obstacles

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Overcome Your Study Obstacles

Seems like there are never enough hours in the day to get in quality study time. Every student struggles with study at some point during an educational program. Let’s look at some common obstacles, with some solutions to get you back on track.

Work and family obligations conflict with study

When you’re a student, finances and family get tricky. Ask yourself these questions to overcome this obstacle:

Have I worked out my finances on a monthly and weekly basis so that I’m clear about how much money I need to earn?
Can I tighten up my finances a bit so I could potentially work fewer hours while I’m a student?
Have I shared the demands of my educational program with my employer and asked about work options that could help me find more balance while still fulfilling my job obligations? For example, might I work from home one day a week, or work a long day on Sunday and shorter days during the week?
Have I spoken with family members and shared with them my needs and limitations during the time I’m a student? For example, have I asked directly not to be disturbed when I study? Have I asked directly for some of my responsibilities to be adopted by other family members while I’m a student?
Have I reviewed ABMP’s time-management resources and used good time-management skills to better organize and plan my time?

I don’t feel motivated and I lack self-discipline

Occasional lapses in enthusiasm happen to many students during the course of their educational program. If a lack of motivation and self-discipline are momentary, get extra rest, take a day off, and you’ll likely perk up in a few days. If, however, this is a recurring issue, the following questions may help:

Which type of motivation do I lack? There are two types of motivation. Intrinsic motivation comes from within and is related to our sense of challenge and desire for achievement and personal growth. Extrinsic motivation is related to external rewards like recognition from other people or tangible rewards like a financial bonus. If you lack intrinsic motivation, think about the type of challenge you enjoy and the type of personal growth you want to experience. If you lack extrinsic motivation, think about the types of recognition or rewards you want from others. Simply getting in touch with our goals and desires can re-inspire motivation.
Do I personalize the information I’m learning? For example, do I think about a concept and apply it to my own life as a way to better understand it? Do I think about how the information I’m learning will influence my massage career in the future? When we form a personal bond to information, we understand it and learn it on a deeper level.
Do I have clear goals for the month, week, and day? Have I stated study tasks in terms of goals and do I keep a running checklist of goals and tasks I’ve achieved? If I don’t set goals now, have I reviewed ABMP’s goal-setting resources to learn more?
Do I break down large tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks? Do I give myself rewards (e.g., a cup of tea, 10 minutes on social media, a phone call to a friend) when I achieve small tasks?
Do I share my goals, tasks, and obstacles with other students? Would a regular student support/study group increase my motivation and discipline?

I’m not sure what’s expected of me

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed during an educational program and experience confusion about exactly what you should be doing and what is being asked of you. Use these questions to clarify where expectations originate and how to better meet passing criteria for your course:

Have I carefully examined the course syllabus and used it to fill in assignment due dates, and quiz, exam, and hands-on skill check dates in a day planner? Have I reviewed the course grading criteria and do I understand how points are awarded in the course? If I have questions about these things or have lost my syllabus, have I spoken with my instructor and obtained a new syllabus?
Do I have good note-taking skills and do I have a method for preparing for quizzes, exams, and hands-on skill checks?
Do I carefully review graded homework assignments, quizzes, and feedback forms to identify where information originates (e.g., textbook, lecture), or areas for attention (e.g., consistent low scores on draping skills).

My attendance is poor and now I’m not sure how to catch up

Students miss classes for a variety of reasons. Use these questions to explore why you are missing classes and how you can catch up on coursework:

Why am I missing classes? Is it because I’ve been lazy or lacked discipline? Is it because I’m setting myself up for failure (e.g., staying up late the night before I know I have an early class), or is it because of unforeseen circumstances (e.g., sick family member, emergency at work, etc.)?
Do I care about my studies and want to do well? If yes, what is preventing me from getting back on track and attending classes now? If no, what happened? What do I intend to do about it?
Have I spoken with my instructor to discuss what I can do to catch up?

I’m not sure how to organize and start a study session

Planning productive study sessions is a skill everyone can learn. Use these questions to determine if you are tapping into great resources to help you study more effectively.

Have I utilized ABMP resources that:

I lose my focus and can’t stay with one task long enough to complete it

There are many reasons why students have difficulty with concentration. Use these questions to explore your focus or to determine what resources you need to stick with a task:

Do I have a quiet place to study, where I won’t be interrupted? If not, what can I do to improve my study space and privacy?
Do I study at the times of day when I feel most alert or function at my best? If not, why? Can I plan study sessions for these time periods?
Am I getting enough sleep and eating properly? What can I do to improve my general health so that I function more effectively?
Is there anything in my personal life I need to sort out so that I can study more effectively? If yes, what are some steps I can take to clear this from my life, or from my mind, for a period of time so I can study productively?
Have I explored ABMP resources for fun study methods that work? What could make study more fun so that I focus longer?
Have I tried using a study timer, where I set a timer for 30 minutes and work without stopping until it goes off and then give myself a 5-minute break?

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Work and family obligations conflict with study

I don’t feel motivated and I lack self-discipline

I’m not sure what’s expected of me

My attendance is poor and now I’m not sure how to catch up

I’m not sure how to organize and start a study session

I lose my focus and can’t stay with one task long enough to complete it