How To Stay Motivated

Write Stuff Down- Make a list or a schedule.  Crossing things off a list and allowing enough time for important things makes the task a lot less overwhelming.  I always get my best ideas when I'm in the shower lol.

Surround Yourself With Encouraging People- When you have supportive people around you, everything is so much easier to deal with.  

Reward Yourself-  When you have something to look forward to, it makes getting tasks done a lot easier.  When I lived at school, I always forced myself to go to the gym before my favorite shows came on. That motivated me to get my workout done.

Set Small Goals- When you break down a bigger task into smaller tasks, you will be able to manage it better.  Speaking of the gym, I used to set small records when I walked on the treadmill and when I broke the records, it motivated me to go for a longer time.  

Take a Break- Take time for yourself when you are stuck and then go back to it later.  It's OK to give your mind a few minutes to focus on something else.  

Don't Be Afraid To Fail- If something doesn't work out the first time, don't let it get you down. Just keep at it.

Do Something Pleasant While You're Doing Something Unpleasant- Listen to music while you do papers, or watch television while you are working out. It makes unpleasant activities much more pleasant.