Pay Attention to What Keeps You Going While Learning

Pay Attention to What Keeps You Going While Learning

Learning doesn’t have to feel the same for everyone. This blog helps you recognize what motivates you, what drains you, and how to find an approach that suits you better.

How we learn is also shaped by when we’re able to focus, what interests us, and what pace makes us feel under pressure. Instead of comparing yourself with others, pay attention to your own responses: Which activities make you want to keep going, and which leave you feeling drained? This blog explores different techniques and helps you identify beliefs about learning that may no longer serve you. That makes it easier to choose your next step.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Myths about education: What gives me energy and what drains me instead? Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine that you have a weekend ahead of you with no obligations. What attracts you the most?

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If you had to spend a whole day alone, what would be the first thing that would come to your mind?

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When you feel low on energy, what usually helps you the most?

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What type of space naturally attracts you?

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How do you usually react when someone around you feels very bad?

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What do you most often feel after a whole day among people?

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Imagine that you've been in a routine for a while and lack inspiration. What usually brings you a new impulse?

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If you find yourself in a chaotic or conflictual environment, what is your most common reaction?

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Which type of praise motivates you the most or moves you?

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What tires you the most even after a short while?

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What gives me energy – and what drains me instead?

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