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Motivational
Techniques
Motivation.
It’s probably one of the hardest things to keep and maintain
when studying for a computer certification - particularly when trying
to juggle the demands of everyday life. Some of these certifications
can be long and arduous, and trying to find the time and the inclination
to keep hitting the books can tax even the most determined person.
But motivation can also be one of the most powerful tools that you
have at your disposal. If you are determined to succeed, chances
are you will.
So
here I’ve gathered up some tips and suggestions for finding
your motivation (and keeping it) but remember that there are also
many professionally designed courses to help you such as Learning Strategies
and Sedona .
Good luck!
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Goal
setting – set your goal and then keep your mind focused
on it. Make your goals demanding enough to warrant effort
on your part, but not too difficult that you’re likely
to fail. Success breeds success, so start your goal setting
off with easier tasks, and slowly increase the pressure as
you get further along the certification track. For the record,
I normally set the date of the exam before I’ve done
any study. This means I have a fixed time to get ready for
it. If I were to set the date after I’ve done the study,
I’d never get the study done in the first place. Setting
the examination date forces me to develop a study schedule.
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Surround
yourself with things that motivate you. I have numerous posters
in my study room of things that motivate me. That car I want,
the Pacific Island I want to go to for a holiday. All the
certificates I’ve gained so far go on the wall there
too. Not at work – I don’t need to get motivated
there. It’s at home after a long day I need that inspiration,
so the certifications I’ve already gained sit there
above my computer and spur me on.
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Let
yourself get excited by success, no matter how small. Don’t
let other people’s lack of enthusiasm for your successes
drag you down. Get intoxicated with your own achievements,
and surround yourself with people who have a positive attitude
to success, particularly yours.
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