How can i be more motivated?

How can I feel motivated in college?

• Hello, Where do I begin? Im currently a sophomore ending the year and soon-to-be junior. I don't know what's happening to me. I know im a smart girl, i don't doubt it but I lack motivation, I guess. If you are reading this and get the sense im lazy, i am not. Im living far from home, I miss my family, I can't socialize well, I have anxiety issues and even a bit of physical appearance self consciousness. I have friends, but my anti social nature restrains me from making conversation, if I do, Ill be nervous and self conscious about what I say. I spend a lot of time alone in my room and I get a lot of time to think about my problems resulting in some depression. I wish my professors knew I was not lazy, and I really do try but school has become a chore and even a struggle for me. I go to counseling but I don't like to talk about my GPA since im so ashamed of it. Also, I dislike pity, and although I shouldn't be afraid of my counselor judging me, I am. The only person I talk to about my problems to and I feel vulnerable AND stupid. Just plain incapable and invalid. It's ridiculous. I take meds for my anxiety but I can't stand them since the side effects are unpleasant. Also, its a low dose and my anxiety is still is active and strong during class. Anyway, I don't know what to do at this point. I don't like to think about my GPA since I feel like a failure, moreover, I don't feel motivated or motivated enough to overcome these barriers. Someone, please help.

• Answer:

  I think you should acknowledge your good qualities more. You seem like a nice person and you have done well to get to college. What helps me to be motivated, is to be really clear about my goals and choosing a goal that I really want. Then by setting myself simple steps towards that I goal, I begin to enjoy my studies. I really hope that helps and I wish you all the best with your studies :-)