Education Encouragement Essay

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Education Encouragement There are many challenges throughout the processes of earning a degree. Personally, I have already started to experience some of these challenges. Nevertheless, I have answered back to each one with a number of solutions. Procrastination is a major obstacle I face from time to time; however, there are steps I take to overcome this issue. First, I notice the problem and begin to actively create solutions. This shifts the direction of the negative thought patterns that create low self-motivation. Setting goals and acting upon them have helped me build up self-discipline and willpower. I’ve noticed it is important to start out with small goals; when a goal looks obtainable it is more likely for me to stick with it. Ever since integrating motivation as a part of my routine, overcoming procrastination is finally within my grasp. As a low income financial aid student, paying back loans is another presented obstacle. Despite the debt that will come with earning my degree, there are a few ways I plan to reduce it. To pay for classes, I plan to withdraw the 401k from my previous job. This will be enough for three full semesters. Once I receive my A.S. degree, I intend to find a part time job in a hospital to help finish paying off the remaining balance. Finally, the last challenge would be sustaining a healthy social life. Maintaining excellent standings in four courses, per semester, requires most of my time. I find it very difficult to be there for family or to go out with friends when there is tons of homework and research that needs to be completed. Despite the challenges, family comes first. I’ve noticed when I take spare time to spend with the family it helps me to be more effective in my studies. By taking brakes it helps keep my stress levels low, which helps makes me more productive. Overall, it
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