by Virginia Gaces

Created on: February 25, 2009   Last Updated: November 19, 2011

You can excel academically in college if you so desire. To the determined mind, nothing is impossible. Sometimes, your most formidable nemesis is yourself. Just because of previous experiences you tend to categorize yourself into stereotypes and accept this as a fact. You then place limitations to what you can achieve because of your fixed mindset. The popular slogan "What the mind can conceive, the body can achieve, "is actually very true. The mind is a powerful tool to utilize when you want to achieve your goals. You must always be optimistic that you can overcome all the challenges that cross your path. By thinking positively, you have already half-won the battle.

This positive attitude would go a long way when you want to excel in your academic life in college. It does not only take intellect but also some strategy in order to excel. Here are some tips that you could adapt:

1. Foremost for you to succeed in any undertaking, you have to possess an optimistic attitude.

Everyday, you have to psyche yourself that you can hurdle any challenge that would come during the course of the day. This would motivate you to give your best. Think about this example: You are about to carry a bag, in your mind you have perceived that bag as heavy , so your mind prepares your body to adjust to this belief. When you finally lift the bag, if your muscles are geared for a heavy weight and the bag is not heavy then you'd feel how your muscles had adjusted to this perceived weight.

The same is true with your academics. Believe that you can earn good grades; that you would excel, nurture this thought in your mind, no matter what problems you encounter and you will succeed. Failure comes only to those who are persistent and who do not give up; so keep trying until you achieve your goal.

2. Set general and specific goals.

Your general objective would be, to excel academically and your specific goals could be: a. To earn a grade of 90 % and above in all quizzes.

b. To submit all assigned tasks and researches before or on the deadline date.

c. To do well in oral and case presentations.

d. To participate more actively during class discussions.

e. To earn a grade of 90% or above in all major exams

These are some examples of specific goals. They should all contribute to the achievement of your main goal.

3. Set a study period daily and follow it strictly.

Allot more time to subjects you find difficulty with. Your time table should include a time for accomplishing assignments and home

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