Abstract
Educators Rising students share what keeps them motivated and what causes them to shut down.
We asked our Educators Rising students to tell us what keeps them motivated in school and what causes them to shut down.
Staying motivated in school can be pretty difficult, especially when you have to balance school, a sport, and a job. The main thing that keeps me motivated is my future. Knowing that everything I’m doing is to get me closer to my goals pushes me to keep going. While it is hard, I am very proud of myself and look forward to what the future holds.
Having to repeat the same routine can sometimes shut me down. I can become overstimulated and frustrated with my schedule, but reminding myself of my goals and changing up my daily routine can lift my spirits.
12TH GRADE | BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
In school, I stay motivated by working toward a goal, whether that be getting an A in a class, doing well on a test, or finishing a project.
I shut down sometimes when I try to do too many things at once, which is why I make myself lots of checklists to not only keep myself on track, but also prevent myself from shutting down or getting into a slump.
12TH GRADE
SHEBOYGAN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
Creative projects and group activities keep me motivated because it is a lot easier to do a fun assignment and collaborate with other people than it is to complete independent work silently. Independent work tends to make me shut down when it is a boring assignment or a subject I am not good at or interested in.
12TH GRADE | APPOQUINIMINK HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE
I am motivated by seeing my peers succeed and being able to make a positive impact in the world around me. I am shut down by excessive amounts of work and seeing my peers struggle with mental health.
12TH GRADE | PINKERTON ACADEMY
DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Extracurricular activities keep me motivated in school. The overload of school shuts me down.
12TH GRADE
YAZOO COUNTY HIGH
YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI