Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success : A Self-management Approach

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included the Universal Writing Trick form]. The grades I earned in my

math and writing courses improved during this time (see Attachment

6). Furthermore, my self-efficacy ratings and quiz scores in my edu-

cational psychology course became more aligned after implementing

these strategies (see Attachment 6). On the other hand, the one thing

I am still struggling with is my negative self-talk and confidence level

(see Attachment 6). My reflection journals demonstrate that although

I am beginning to use positive self-talk, I still display a lot of self-

doubt. I build a fear of failure, and this fear contributes to my anxiety.

Conclusion

I can’t completely say that this case study eliminated my anxiety

problem. I also can’t say that all of the strategies I used were fully

effective. I also can’t say that I am a changed person. However, I do

know that this case study helped me reduce my anxiety. It also helped

me become more aware of my problem. Before this study, I never took

notice of my problem. I never really understood how and why it was

there.

This case study increased my knowledge of the problem I have

within myself. It made me more determined to change my attitude. I

used to be in complete fear of failure. I can’t say that I am not in fear

of failure anymore because I’d be lying. But now I can look at my

mistakes as stepping-stones to succeed in life. I can also see my mis-

takes as a means to enhance my motivation and feel better about

myself. As I completed this case study, I explored new ways to expand

my learning capabilities. I also applied skills that I can use in the

future. I found out that I am capable of changing my behavior to

achieve my full potential not only for my education, but also for

myself.

Evidence

Attachment 1: Chapter 5 Follow-Up Activities 1 and 2.

Activity 1. Assess Self-Talk

During the next week, monitor your self-talk and evaluate how it

affected your motivation and self-confidence. Consider all situations

and tasks in which you engage—academic, athletic and recreational,

social, occupational, and personal. Include in your report the follow-

ing information: date, situation (e.g., academic), setting (describe

where you were and what you were trying to accomplish), and report

the self-talk as specifically as possible. Finally, discuss what strategies

you used to deal with any negative self-talk.