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For example, while full-time, on-campus students are offered in-person reminders and guidance for the work they\u2019re…","datePublished":"2018-09-06","dateModified":"2019-12-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/#Person","name":"Patrick Gregory","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Faulkner University","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","width":480,"height":128}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-online-student.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-online-student.jpg","height":539,"width":768},"url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/online\/the-adult-students-guide-to-online-course-motivation\/","about":["Online"],"wordCount":452,"articleBody":"The flexibility offered by an online degree program is incredibly valuable, but that\u2019s not to say that online education is without its unique challenges. For example, while full-time, on-campus students are offered in-person reminders and guidance for the work they\u2019re required to complete, your online workload requires self-motivation and independent time management. If you\u2019re looking for ways to get motivated, Faulkner University offers four key strategies to help you reach and exceed your educational goals.Set realistic goals. One popular method of maintaining interest in your scholarly pursuits is by routinely setting and working toward goals. Bear in mind that these goals will often be challenging, but they should always be realistic, as setting your expectations unreasonably high may simply result in disappointment and discouragement.Instead, set attainable goals that help you work toward the completion of a course. For example, consider aiming for 30 minutes spent reading course materials per day, or try to complete each assignment a few days before it\u2019s due. Though they\u2019re straightforward, completing these goals can help provide a well-deserved boost in morale.Reward yourself for completing your goals.Achieved a goal you\u2019d set at the beginning of a course? The feeling of fulfillment may be a reward in itself, but treating yourself to a tasty snack or a movie night with the family can help increase your drive to keep on giving your education everything you\u2019ve got.Remind yourself why you\u2019re studying.Another easy way to rekindle your academic efforts is by reminding yourself of the many benefits that come with a college degree, which may range from a promotion in your current company to entering a field of which you\u2019ve always dreamed. One way to do this is by creating a countdown calendar that lets you mark the days remaining until the end of the program \u2013 this can help keep your ultimate goal in sight while allowing you to visually gauge your progress through the entire program.Develop a balanced schedule.Pursuing a degree while working and spending time with family is challenging, but developing a thorough schedule that lets you devote plenty of time to each pursuit can help ease your stress in the long run. Spending time with family can give you a positive boost, while making sure you\u2019re focused and engaged in your current position can help reduce potentially distracting thoughts while you\u2019re immersed in schoolwork, and vice versa.Strive for Success with Faulkner UniversityEager for an opportunity to achieve your educational dreams? Look no further than Faulkner University\u2019s online degree programs. Contact us for more information, or apply to your program of choice today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Online","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/\/online\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"The Adult Student\u2019s Guide to Online Course Motivation","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/online\/the-adult-students-guide-to-online-course-motivation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]