How to Stay Motivated for the Entire School Year

Today, we'll cover five actions and habits you can use to retain your motivation all the way until finals week.
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[@Thomasfrank]

Here's my Spotify study playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4ETfiRPHVmUFLF6q0g8Fux?si=ajVjrDcbSZu9_Z11ZOj9TQ There's a KZbin version in the description as well. If you have song suggestions, feel free to comment them below!

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[@Thomasfrank]

@@bigoldnerd2346 I almost never get the Forerunner + Polyraptor combo to go off without the other player conceding immediately, but when I do and they stick around, it's glorious :P

[@Surfing566]

Summary: 1. Make the commitment to sit at the front at the beginning of the year. Make the most of each class. 2. Make sure you establish regular contact with your professors. They will get to know you and will have expectations. 3. Have dedicated time for homework and study time at the beginning of each work. Know where you are going to study. Bonus: find good study music to make it more enjoyable. 4. Know when to quit. If you don't have time for extra classes and it isn't worth it, quit them so you can focus on other things. 5. Make sure this semester is enjoyable and have REAL fun, like going out. It will make your work hours more productive. 6. Get a professional domain name.

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[@JackieM00se]

Lol, I had wrote down to crate a summary but didn’t look to see if somebody else already had

[@Thomasfrank]

@@rafayshahzad007 it's still important!!!

[@rafayshahzad007]

Thomas Frank Coming it from you. Sir, I reconsider it as a great advice. 💯❤️ Thank you very much for always helping us in our hard times!

[@dnm9931]

Thanks sooo much

[@Melissa-zb1xm]

1:08 Wring class for all its worth. 2:33 Keep in regular contact with professors and teachers. 3:18 Have a plan for when and where you're going to study. **bonus tip: find yourself some good study music 5:07 Know when to quit. 6:53 Make time for real fun

[@dnm9931]

Thanks soooo much

[@tayyebafaisal296]

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[@BeyondTheGuitar]

That study playlist is 🔥

[@edna5764]

that moment when you’re so early there’s no summary of the video😔👏

[@Thomasfrank]

There's one in the comments now ;)

[@annj6306]

I seriously love this channel. It's simple, practical and also effective.

[@DrBiohack]

always some good info on here!!

[@liambloomer7848]

And each video is always just over 10 minutes, very convenient

[@annj6306]

@@DrBiohack Hey, I checked out your channel, you seem to be pretty cool too. 😊

[@osse1n]

Good luck to everyone starting school. Make sure what you study is something that really resonates with you. Never regret the past choices, all experiences add up to your character.

[@Emile.gorgonZola]

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me Can you improve your English before trying to dish out advise lol

[@osse1n]

@@Emile.gorgonZola Laughed at this myself

[@zombiebb]

@@Emile.gorgonZola his English was literally perfect 😭 or am I missing something?

[@michaelmokadi3226]

Oh and I finally passed my first board exam using the Feynman technique 🥂

[@Thomasfrank]

Congrats!!!

[@Buyitforwife]

Tip number 2 made a huge difference for me. It’s something I recommend to students and soon-to-be grads I mentor from my channel as well but haven’t in a while (great reminder)! Thanks for posting this and I’m a huge fan! Please keep the content coming!

[@MonsterMo]

This couldn’t have come at a better time I’m about to go into my final year of school Thanks so much ♥️

[@ChaseFace]

In addition to point #5, I read somewhere that when you tell yourself "I'm going to study today" then it satisfies a part of your brain to the point where you lose the motivation to actually study. Simply by proclaiming the intention to do work, your brain automatically becomes more lax and you're more likely to abandon the endeavor. Good advice in this video.

[@Thomasfrank]

Do you know what book that's from? I'd love to check it out. This sounds very similar to the "social reality" concept, in which announcing a goal to friends lowers your motivation to actually work on it.

[@WentOutsideOnce]

This is a big one for me. I'm only two days into my first semester and I've already realized that I'm turning people's social invitations down to prepare for classes (inefficiently) or to play video games. I'm resolving to make time for uninterrupted fun. Thank you Thomas!

[@HaZardSmokeZ]

Thanks for a well needed video in corona times when it can be hard studying from home with youtube, news, eating etc as an annoying distraction ;)

[@hex11144]

I’m moving into my dorm for my first year of college in 5 days 😁😬😬

[@laurajanakatja123]

How's it going? Are the people nice? Is it a big difference? 🐢

[@mrsenor5233]

Yeah we need an update

[@bananamilk8622]

The fact that the first part he said was so on point just blew my mind, I cannot stress out the fact that I have to keep my math on point and not worry about other subjects

[@ayushapte443]

What does gpa means

[@mohamedabdellatif2291]

Hey man, YOU ROCK . I freaking love you. your tips are so useful and powerful.

[@asitwaghmare01]

The video got uploaded when I needed it the most. Thank you Thomas

[@nadiapulido1992]

Thank you for the advice, these are truly unique tips! Appreciate it a lot.

[@natamauli9944]

I get my motivation through goals. I mean that's how I work my whole life, If I dont have a goal, I dont have motivation or anything to work on.

[@mufeezist]

Great timing !

[@zhuoxin8417]

Thank you, I really needed this 🙏

[@BryceDoesLife]

I was stressing out super hard before watching this thank you, Thomas. You have pulled me through my degree so hard.

[@adrichiii839]

This came at the perfect time! I am in my final year and taking six courses at that for both semester so thank you for this.

[@TheHollyChronicle]

I needed this so much, going into year 11 next year

[@Spreadthep0sitive]

EXCELLENT video! Thank you. Followed on Spotify.

[@dennisdiede]

My favorite study music - AC/DC -- Best guitar video. 16 minutes of noise that drowns out the world. SMILE...

[@user-ys9jl3xn1z]

Summary: 1. Wring class for all it’s worth 2. Keep in regular contact with your professors and teachers Note: “Once we have made a choice or taken a stand, we will encounter personal and interpersonal pressures to behave consistently with that commitment. Those pressures will cause us to respond in ways that justify our earlier decision.” 3. Have a plan for when and where you’re going to study 4. Know when to quit 5. Make time for real fun

[@Thomasfrank]

The reason for #1 and #2 is important to note as well - that consistency principle is useful in many other areas

[@Ahmed-uy1bi]

Thank you thomas for this video we really apprectiate what are you providing us from tips and useful info. Not only i benefit from your ideas/experience/advices but i also benefit from your presenting style(which will help me in college this year) and english. I have learned a lot of words from just this video and just wanted to thank you and wish you good luck.

[@christinescratchy9801]

Thank you for this video!! I’ll definitely need this junior year.

[@kchrys2750]

Really inspiring and helpful video! Thank you and congrats!

[@transylvanilla]

This video was exactly what I needed! Thanks a lot :)

[@cryptoexploreruk7419]

Without a great financial backup your entire school year would probably end up a mess

[@quentinsawyer785]

That's the truth, I could remember my first year in college was great until my brother got into college and my allowance wasn't enough anymore, school became hell.

[@oviammpriceless4319]

Am about falling into similar trap

[@quentinsawyer785]

I wish i was more enlightened when I was in college I would have made a fortune b4 now, because with trading forex you must be financial alright and also understand the business market

[@cryptoexploreruk7419]

Trading forex is a great choice but ALSO TRICKISH $$$((---

[@oviammpriceless4319]

@@quentinsawyer785i would have limited time in school so am not sure I can do this

[@foreignfields5045]

This was actually useful, thank you!

[@Yasmin-wi6yl]

Anyone else is using his videos to study English? I watch the video without the English subtitles and after I watch it again with the English subtitles. I think it's working. PS: I'm from Brazil.

[@mariofabelofiverr8601]

Amazing, Frank!!!

[@lany3570]

These tips are going to be a lifesaver this year! Learned I couldn’t really wing it when it comes to scheduling during my first year in engineering school, so I’ll be implementing these tips. Thanks Thomas 💙

[@harikajasti1998]

I really need this now,ty😊

[@brigitakrista2127]

wonderful and informative video! i love how your presentation has gotten better these days!

[@RejectMediocrity-Podcast]

This is exactly what everyone needs. Love the video keep it up

[@itsalaina21]

Your image quality in your videos has improved! Very HD. I've been watching your content since high school, and now I'm a junior in college. You've helped me and inspired me so much!

[@OddTitan]

I just have to say thanks. I always lamented that I never had these videos while I was still in school. However, now that I find myself headed back again, I can finally try out all these tips!

[@fireflies15]

Thomas we love you so much grateful for all the effort you're doing love from KSA

[@kayleerhiyan6309]

Awesome video!

[@DrBiohack]

I might have to share this with all my new students this semester🙌

[@emilyt6116]

I sat at the very back of my AP English class on the first day. I'm not even good at English, but I found myself participating, asking and answering questions on the first day. It's the third week of school now, and not a day passes where my teacher doesn't ask me to answer a question. I still sit in the back of her class, but I'm in her line of sight. What surprised me the most is that I'm actually enjoying it. Honestly, it's probably because I find that I'm actually learning, and I know that I've left the room without questions in my head because I'd already asked her. Participate. Now my goal is to ask what I think are "dumb" questions so that others would feel more comfortable asking theirs.

[@soniadossa7265]

T Emily he says to sit at the front bruh you had one job

[@emilyt6116]

I think you misunderstood what I was trying to hint on here... I'd only seen this video today and I sat in the back three weeks ago. What I said is mainly related to his second point: being consistent because your teacher expects it from you. I was trying to highlight on the fact that it doesn't matter where you sit, if your teacher is expecting something from you, you're going to have to deliver. BRUH.

[@soniadossa7265]

T Emily i’m just trolling lol ur good

[@karthikkamal3018]

He is absolutely right.now I have realised that how I am motivated throughout the year.first I thought reason I am motivated is due to lecturers in my college but now this video made me know that I am reason behind my motivation.thank you Thomas frank and good luck

[@sallyeverton5290]

This is actually my favourite channel. He's interesting AND smart

[@AddittiAgrawal]

i absolutely love your setup ahh

[@studykendrick2029]

You have some of the best spotify playlists! Use them to study a lot lately especially the high intensity one.

[@gogoxox421]

شكراً 😊 أحببته عمل جميل ❤️💜💙💚

[@kenohara53]

Thanks for the boost for my last semester of college!

[@haanhduong7902]

Finally 💪 some good tips

[@antonioruiz4767]

Your videos keep me motivated when I wanna runnaway, sometimes I forgot my obligations but thanks for your videos again... help me a lot

[@amarin22]

I need more how to stay healthy videos and more school-related advice 😆 perfect timing for my math class I'm already dreading

[@oluwatomibombata8834]

Amazing content 🎉❤️

[@mrssmurf55]

Think Thomas Frank should be a module for every hons degree student ! Thanks for all the motivation wouldn't have got to uni to do an hons degree as a mature student without you when I felt like giving up in entry college only had to watch your video's to keep me going!!!

[@BearOfZU]

Thanks for making this video! I just started going to university today as a freshman!

[@Fazal828]

I love that set design

[@BryceDoesLife]

this is exactly what i needed right now

[@RangerRuby]

Hey Thomas! I have a quick video suggestion. I am an online student and I do not go to a traditional brick and mortar school. Although a lot of your tips and videos are super helpful and applicable, some of the tips don't apply ( which isn't a super big problem because the ones that do are great ) but maybe you could do a video on some tips/hacks/tricks that focus mainly on online classes and educations. Again, love the videos and channel, just a quick suggestion.

[@kadex0130]

exaaaactly what i was looking for.

[@luckyblue541]

The video is useful!!

[@amitdevnath336]

U r super awesome... I love you bro .

[@diansapuart]

Hi bro, i miss you. This video suddenly poped up in my recommendation from watch later playlist. I really need this right now ❤

[@miroslavstojanovic5678]

Good video bro✌️

[@facundoalvarado9]

Great new color grading!

[@nisto589]

Hello Thomas! I'm fron Uzbekistan :)

[@elyongabriel]

thanks a lot for the tips...school is starting in a couple days lol

[@thetrees1540]

honestly the best productivity channel on youtube

[@stevenyee850]

What a timely video

[@ericdragoification]

I love your new video style, it’s really feels like you’re my professor LOL

[@pfuredia]

Why would anybody dislike this video? You are lifesaver (or at least diploma saver)!!!

[@nnennayaokorie2586]

Two days into the semester, already overwhelmed

[@veroliza]

love it 👌👍👏❣

[@vibewithsri8064]

I'm gonna try it... Even when I'm from Asia and the school is almost over here... And I'm a senior... But I'll still try... Also, love your trimmed beard ^o^

[@daddy3063]

I need this

[@echo4817]

can you make a video where you show us how a day goes for you, like your morning/night routines,what you do on a typical day? I think it would be quite enjoyable and inspiring!

[@Andry070897]

Tip number 5 is veeery importante and I have understood this only after years

[@isadee8768]

I was so so so motivated for this school year, now it’s second day and i lost it already.. but i’m gonna work it out bcause i need to study this year or else i wont be making it

[@adamad9466]

Just wrapped up my first class of the semester when I saw this video.

[@aadyasrivastava371]

Thomas it would be really great if you make a video on students that are taking distance learning courses. Thank you. ♥️

[@BeanSprouts02]

The channel that made me stop procrastination!! Wassup

[@Alykovaai]

Best video, best KZbin channel, best person

[@fu7963]

Wish I found your channel while I was in college.

[@idndyzgaming]

Literally coming from your other video (5 resume mistakes). Lol

[@iixcarmen8645]

Yes you are baccccc

[@ryanomar7877]

I didn’t even watch the video yet but I already know it will be good. 🔥

[@pavlo_hadzheha]

Hi, Frank! The point about people leading themselves to exsaustion and burn-out is about me. Once I decided to learn math and dedicated my free summer time to it. Everything went well up to the moment I left a job where I worked for 3 months. Since then I've been having problems with managing my free time, cuz now I have it all. I'm rushing topics not being able to completely understand them which wasn't the case when I had the job. My suggestion (or rather wish) is to make a video on how to manage your free time under the assumption you know what you want.

[@saumyavalvai5399]

Thank you.. 😭

[@annavk7672]

Really really useful stuff. I'm struggling with the last one. I have 2 jobs, full time school, and extracurriculars. I think I have to quit one of my jobs, but I'm finding that it's such a tough decision...

[@thearithmos3408]

This is exactly what I needed lol...

[@samhparker]

First I learn you like rock climbing, then Magic the Gathering, next I'll find out we're the same person. Thanks for the vids man - you're a stud!

[@dennisdiede]

As a seminar leader for over 40 years - I am amazed that the audience does not realize I am watching them too. Being active in class makes learning more FUN.

[@adamspeiser6449]

It's time to make the right decision. But then again, step 5, the only relevant step sounds pretty good too. In all seriousness, I have to watch these videos for a weekly assignment, but they are enjoyable and helpful to watch.

[@sagetv9665]

Wow....🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hadiachebab4228]

For me personally, I like to listen to classical music when I'm studying it really helped me to concentrate better and not get bored quickly ... even tho some of u hate it just give it a try and see if it works!

[@katrinafung9072]

my study playlist consists of your videos :):):):):) (new subscriber!) I find your content and voice motivating + calming haha edit: my work is mostly drawing instead of note taking/ actual studying :P

[@leoeli577]

Do you have any tips/a video regarding work/life balance?

[@michaelmokadi3226]

Knowing when to quit is super NB

[@assayed2]

Can you do a video for online classes and tips for that?