Importance Of Motivation

Motivation, in my own words, is being excited about participating in something. I think motivation is one of the most important things in my life and it is definitely something I think about every day. When I am motivated to do something, I become obsessed with getting it done. Motivation is something that influences my choices every day. I am always thinking of things I can do to better myself and keep me motivated. I think motivation is an amazing thing to have as a high school student, especially since I am a senior. I plan to use my motivation to my own advantage to make sure I finish this school year with good grades, scholarships, and being accepted into the school that I want to go to next year. I fuel my motivation by using a specific type of journal layout, called a “Bullet Journal.” A bullet journal is a customizable method of journaling that helps with planning and organization by combining to-do lists, diaries, and planners. These journals usually include an index, a future log, a monthly log, a monthly task list, and a daily log, but you can include anything that you need into the journal as well. They use a system called “rapid logging” which is

I often work on my bullet journal during class, updating my assignment logs and calendars. I love it when my peers notice it and ask me what it is. Whenever I explain it to them and show them more about it, they love the idea. A majority of the time, they tell me how amazing it is that I am able to keep up with the journal and stay on track of schoolwork, work, and my social life all at the same time. While bullet journals can be a lot of work and time (especially for me because I am a perfectionist!), I love writing in it every day because of how organized it makes me feel. Receiving praise makes me feel really good about myself and it motivates me to continue doing the things I