You can excel academically in college if you so desire.

To the determined mind,

nothing is impossible. Sometimes, your most formidable nemesis is yourself. Just
because of previous experiences you tend to categorize yourself into stereotype
s and accept this as a fact. You then place limitations to what you can achieve
because of your fixed mindset. The popular slogan "What the mind can conceive, t
he body can achieve, "is actually very true. The mind is a powerful tool to util
ize when you want to achieve your goals. You must always be optimistic that you
can overcome all the challenges that cross your path. By thinking positively, yo
u have already half-won the battle.
How to excel in academics
This positive attitude would go a long way when you want to excel in your academ
ic life in college. It does not only take intellect but also some strategy in or
der to excel. Here are some tips that you could adapt:
1. Foremost for you to succeed in any undertaking, you have to possess an optimi
stic attitude.
Everyday, you have to psyche yourself that you can hurdle any challenge that wou
ld come during the course of the day. This would motivate you to give your best.
Think about this example: You are about to carry a bag, in your mind you have p
erceived that bag as heavy , so your mind prepares your body to adjust to this b
elief. When you finally lift the bag, if your muscles are geared for a heavy wei
ght and the bag is not heavy then you'd feel how your muscles had adjusted to th
is perceived weight.
The same is
t you would
u encounter
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true with your academics. Believe that you can earn good grades; tha
excel, nurture this thought in your mind, no matter what problems yo
and you will succeed. Failure comes only to those who are persistent
not give up; so keep trying until you achieve your goal.

2. Set general and specific goals.

Your general objective would be, to excel academically and your specific goals c
ould be: a. To earn a grade of 90 % and above in all quizzes.
b. To submit all assigned tasks and researches before or on the deadline date.
c. To do well in oral and case presentations.
d. To participate more actively during class discussions.
e. To earn a grade of 90% or above in all major exams
These are some examples of specific goals. They should all contribute to the ach
ievement of your main goal.
3. Set a study period daily and follow it strictly.
Allot more time to subjects you find difficulty with. Your time table should inc
lude a time for accomplishing assignments and home works.