This presentation formed part of a round table discussion on staying motivated during the postgraduate journey. I decided to document and share my tips with you!

1. Staying motivated during the
postgraduate journey
Presented by Resa Noel
Round table discussion hosted by the
Faculty of Education’s Postgraduate Students’ Association Committee,
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The University of Auckland

2. Outline:
• Tips for staying motivated during
the postgraduate journey
• Questions or comments
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3. What reason(s) did I have for
starting this journey?
• Constantly remind yourself of the
reason(s)
• Reason(s) may change, but always have
a focus
• Journey is not linear nor the same for
everyone
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4. What are my goals?
How do I plan to achieve them?
• Set small goals, revise when necessary
• Stay organised, e.g., systematic filing
system
• Motivation gets you started, habits keep you
going
• Upgrade knowledge and skills
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5. Is there a life outside of
University?
• Find a support group / trusted person
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance
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6. What if I feel like the more I
learn, the less I know?
• Positive self-talk
Believe in yourself!
Be realistic
Strive for improvement
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7. Questions / Comments
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8. Staying motivated during the
postgraduate journey
Presented by Resa Noel
Round table discussion hosted by the
Faculty of Education’s Postgraduate Students’ Association Committee,
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The University of Auckland