How to motivate yourself

Pre-class assignment/topic to write

• Share a story of a time when you procrastinate. What do you think are the major things that held you back from completing your goals / tasks? Elaborate on your answer.

• Watch the “Inside the mind of a master procrastination”. Summarize the big ideas and your reflection after watching the video.

• Do the self motivation quiz and reflect on the results. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Articles (optional)

• Try something new for 30 days

• Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

Conversation starters

• Use the assignments as conversation starters

• Mentor shares a few stories that related to procrastination and stay motivated

• Tips to stay motivated (source)

  • Mindset

    • Figure out your why

    • Keep a running list of things that make you smile

    • Look your excuse in the eyes

    • Develop a gratitude practice

    • Don’t let fear stop you

    • Take 20 seconds

  • Habit

    • Start small

    • Reward yourself

    • Get outside

    • Schedule weekly check-in

  • Social support

    • Turn to social media

    • Phone a friend

  • Tools

    • Tune into an inspriational playlist

    • Block into your calendar

    • Listen to inspirational speeches

    • Say no to snoozing

    • Drink coffee

    • Set a timer

• Help mentee to work on an action plan that he/she has been procrastinating for a long time.