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<blockquote data-quote="Lawgirlxo" data-source="post: 2982" data-attributes="member: 191"><p>Here's how I manage to stay afloat:</p><p></p><p>I wake up early to give myself more 'working hours' (usually 6:00-6:30ish). Get to uni/library for 9:00 and start cracking on school work. Get back home around 5/6/7 ish and continue with apps.</p><p></p><p>That said, I still work on applications during the day. If I have a one hour break between lectures, I do some research, proof read an application or read the news. Most times, I find myself jotting down answers during these short periods. Also, during the bus ride to and from uni, I think about my applications - what can I do to make it better, is my answer convincing enough? can this sentence be written in a better way? (PS I type all my application answers in a word document and email it to myself so I am constantly reviewing it.</p><p></p><p>As for motivation, I think the easiest way people get demotivated is when they compare themselves to others (and how far they've progressed). I could be motivated to complete my application for a firm tomorrow night and then by tomorrow afternoon, I find out that my friend has sent out 4 applications. Of course this is depressing.</p><p></p><p>So, what do I do? I mind my business; I don't ask people about their application process and hopefully they don't. I also stay away from surroundings/websites that could tempt me to compare myself to others (including TCLA sometimes, sorry Jaysen <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />).</p><p></p><p>Also, this has to be for you and you alone. I always have to stop myself from 'showing those firms which rejected me' or proving to the people I did a vac scheme with that I got a TC with a better firm.</p><p></p><p>Finally, you just <strong>gotta believe</strong>. No one can believe in your capabilities if you don't, there's no time to play the victim - get out there and spread your wings. I like to re-reinforce self-belief so I've downloaded short motivational talks on my spotify playlist. Instead of listening to music, I play them on my way to the bus stop, as I dress my bed, as I walk to class etc. Its just a little habit I've formed and it helps a great deal.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I hope this helps, good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lawgirlxo, post: 2982, member: 191"] Here's how I manage to stay afloat: I wake up early to give myself more 'working hours' (usually 6:00-6:30ish). Get to uni/library for 9:00 and start cracking on school work. Get back home around 5/6/7 ish and continue with apps. That said, I still work on applications during the day. If I have a one hour break between lectures, I do some research, proof read an application or read the news. Most times, I find myself jotting down answers during these short periods. Also, during the bus ride to and from uni, I think about my applications - what can I do to make it better, is my answer convincing enough? can this sentence be written in a better way? (PS I type all my application answers in a word document and email it to myself so I am constantly reviewing it. As for motivation, I think the easiest way people get demotivated is when they compare themselves to others (and how far they've progressed). I could be motivated to complete my application for a firm tomorrow night and then by tomorrow afternoon, I find out that my friend has sent out 4 applications. Of course this is depressing. So, what do I do? I mind my business; I don't ask people about their application process and hopefully they don't. I also stay away from surroundings/websites that could tempt me to compare myself to others (including TCLA sometimes, sorry Jaysen :)). Also, this has to be for you and you alone. I always have to stop myself from 'showing those firms which rejected me' or proving to the people I did a vac scheme with that I got a TC with a better firm. Finally, you just [B]gotta believe[/B]. No one can believe in your capabilities if you don't, there's no time to play the victim - get out there and spread your wings. I like to re-reinforce self-belief so I've downloaded short motivational talks on my spotify playlist. Instead of listening to music, I play them on my way to the bus stop, as I dress my bed, as I walk to class etc. Its just a little habit I've formed and it helps a great deal. I hope this helps, good luck! [/QUOTE]
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