Have you ever felt bored, tired, and unmotivated when studying? Feeling like knowledge just slips through your mind, impossible to remember? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! We all go through times like that. Imagine yourself as a car climbing a steep hill. At first, you’re full of energy, but as you climb higher, you feel tired and want to give up. At this point, you need a new source of energy, a new motivation to continue your journey to conquer the peak of knowledge.
Finding Inspiration Within: “Unlocking the Stream of Knowledge” From Your Own Mind
Let’s revisit your learning goals. Why do you want to learn? Is it passion, a desire for self-affirmation, or pressure from family and society? When you find the answer, you’ll find your study motivation stronger than ever.
1. Define Your Goals: “Find the Mountain Ahead”
Take time to reflect and write down specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that align with your overall objectives. What do you want to achieve through learning? Who do you want to become? Write it down on paper, stick it on your study desk, or set it as your phone wallpaper to constantly remind yourself.
Example: You want to learn English to confidently communicate with foreigners, read English books, or study abroad. Set specific goals: Learn 1000 English vocabulary words within 3 months, achieve a TOEIC score of 700 within 6 months, etc.
2. Seek Joy: “Find Shady Trees Along the Way”
Studying isn’t always about dry numbers and boring theories. Find joy in each lesson, each topic, each new piece of knowledge.
- Connect to reality: Try applying what you learn to real-life situations. For example, when learning about history, you can explore historical sites near your home or historical stories related to your homeland.
- Find similarities: Try to find connections between different subjects and knowledge areas. For example, when studying literature, you can explore the historical and social context, or related music and film adaptations of the literary work.
- Change your learning methods: Don’t hesitate to experiment with new learning methods that suit you. You can learn through videos, podcasts, games, or online courses.
3. Reward Yourself: “Treat Yourself After a Difficult Journey”
Reward yourself when you achieve goals or complete study tasks. It could be a small gift, a hangout with friends, or simply a good night’s sleep after a productive day of studying. Rewarding yourself helps maintain study motivation and creates momentum for further progress.
Finding Inspiration From Outside: “Looking Towards the Sun”
Besides internal motivation, you can also “look towards the sun” to find inspiration from those around you, inspiring stories, or exciting experiences.
1. Connect With People Who Share Your Interests: “Find Shade From Clustered Trees”
Connect with friends who share your interests, passions, and study goals. Share knowledge, experiences, and study motivation, solve difficulties together, and help each other. You can join clubs, study groups, online forums, or simply share with friends and family.
Example: You can find online study groups on Facebook, Telegram, etc., about topics you love.
2. Learn From Successful People: “Learn From Those Who Have Gone Before”
Seek out successful people in the field you want to pursue, learn about their journey, the difficulties and challenges they overcame, and the valuable experiences they accumulated.
Example: You can read biographies and autobiographies of successful people in your field of interest, or attend workshops and seminars organized by experts in that field.
People celebrating success with raised hands and confetti falling.
3. Find Inspiration From Stories, Pictures, Songs: “Listen to the Stories of Others”
Seek out inspiring stories, beautiful artworks, and meaningful songs. Let these works spark positive emotions, new ideas, and motivation for learning, to “unlock the stream of knowledge” in your mind.
Example: You can read inspiring stories about people who have succeeded in academics, or stories about people who have overcome difficulties and challenges in life.
Advice From Experts: “You Reap What You Sow”
Teacher Nguyen Van A, author of the book “Unlocking the Stream of Knowledge,” shares: “Remember that the path of learning is a long journey, full of thorns. You will encounter difficulties, challenges, and times when you want to give up. But never forget your goals, never forget the joy of learning. “Unlock the stream of knowledge” in your mind, and you will reach your destination.”
Conclusion: “Knowledge Is Priceless”
Learning is an exciting journey that brings you knowledge, skills, confidence, self-affirmation, and great opportunities in life. “Unlock the stream of knowledge” in your mind, and live a meaningful, successful, and happy life!
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