Burnout is a\u00a0stress-related state of exhaustion\u00a0and often leads to feelings of isolation, low accomplishment and even depression. Although research has long shown that burnout\u00a0affects employees, we now know burnout\u00a0also affects students.<\/p>\n
As a\u00a0researcher\u00a0who specializes in identifying strategies to help college students get through their first year of college, I\u2019d like to offer a few tips to help students avoid burnout.<\/p>\n
Intrinsic motivation \u2013 the idea that learning is naturally satisfying \u2013 is associated with\u00a0lower levels of academic burnout\u00a0and with\u00a0higher academic achievement. The most effective way of preventing burnout is being sure you know why you\u2019re in college to begin with. Build your internal motivation by identifying the skills you need to develop and the experiences you want to have while you are in college.<\/p>\n
Use the syllabus and other resources to get a full picture of the projects you have and their deadlines. Use to-do lists, calendars and apps to remind you of the work you have to accomplish, and celebrate small wins along the way.<\/p>\n
High-impact learning requires the investment of\u00a0time and effort\u00a0and\u00a0deliberate practice and self-regulation. However, the majority of incoming college students\u00a0spent less than 10 hours per week studying\u00a0in high school and need to learn to put in a more sustained effort. Moreover, the study practices that college students use most commonly \u2013 highlighting or underlining notes, reading material over and over, and summarizing class content \u2013 are the\u00a0least effective.<\/p>\n
Take advantage of the learning strategies that have proven to be most effective.\u00a0Spread your study time out\u00a0over days rather than cramming.\u00a0Actively retrieve\u00a0the material you are learning using flashcards or practice tests, rather than passively reading and rereading information.<\/p>\n
Since burnout is related to stress, it is important to manage stress carefully.\u00a0Exercise,\u00a0proper nutrition,\u00a0social interaction\u00a0and\u00a0quality sleep\u00a0are each part of a productive coping strategy. In addition, breaks help\u00a0restore your focus\u00a0on your overarching goals,\u00a0increase creativity\u00a0and\u00a0improve memory formation.<\/p>\n
Parts of college are simply stressful and difficult. But in the end, graduation from college remains\u00a0economically beneficial. Additionally, the\u00a0knowledge and skills\u00a0you gain while in college have lasting and wide-ranging benefits in your work and personal life \u2013 like\u00a0living longer,\u00a0making more money\u00a0and\u00a0passing those benefits on to your children.<\/p>\n
Source: https:\/\/theconversation.com\/5-tips-for-college-students-to-avoid-burnout-121484<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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