I have to take a test for financial certification at work, but I've lost all motivation?
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My best answer to you is to relie on God.  He knows what is best for you.  It says in (Holy Bible) Jemeriah 29:11 For I know the thoughts I think towards you, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.  I hope this works for you.  Your too blessed to be stress.  Trust in God and yourself.  You can do all things through Christ!!
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I'm in the same situation as you.  I think you have to take matters into your own hands, but that requires motivation.  And the lack of motivation is where I'm stuck at right now.  Sorry, this isn't much help.  But I just want to let you know that there are other people who have the same problems.
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Your almost a lawyer, figure it out!\nYou could work and save the money for the exam!
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it means you are over-stressed and unhappy about your workplace.\ni bet you also go to work with no feelings .. and when you drink your morning coffee you look at the clock and think "man .. this is gonna be a long day"\n\nsollution \n#1 .. try talking to your hr managers about your problem ..maybe some motivational programs will help: trainings... salary increasa.. holidays ... etc etc\n\n#2 talk to a job councilor .. fill out the tests and find out if your job fits your talent .. and of not .. find another job\n\n#3 find a hobby .. make boats in bottles .. castelf of matchsticks .. i dunno .. but this one keeps the job on 2nd or 3rd plan\n\nbasicly .. the things a serious employer (that cares for his employees) takes in attention:\nthe balance of each employee : \nworkplace (job description .. the people in the office .. self motivation .. the mood in the office .. job quantity ..and anythign in this part)\nmoney (how much you earn .. if it is a real balance between what money you make for the company and how the company respects you by motivating you - only financial - salary/meal tickets/payed holidays/etc)\npresonal life (interest pr aparent interest of the employers or your bosses; respecting the work hours .. etc)\n\nif these 3 are in balance .. the employer has a happy employee .. \ntry to find out which one of those don't work \n(if its the cash .. 90% of the employers are very reticent to that .. and probably very hostile to the problem).. try talking to an experienced HR manager and he`ll give you a coherent sollution\n\nhope it helps
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get hired by a bank or financial institution like Edward Jones. they will hire you and also pay for your book study material and even your test!!! hope this helps
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When doin' my exams I could leave but i assume you can't do that... Plan your work & take as long as you can to ensure it's the best you can write? After that, drawin' on desk/engravin' your desk with a compass is prob ther best way to pass the time.
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ok, take this from me because u no how hard i worked last year to complete my degree and 2 other qualifications!wen u lost motivation then think long term of what u are actually doing ur work for!u and me are always talkn about long term careers and what great career women we will be wen we get all r hard studying out of the way and we will get that wen we get motivated and successfully complete the work!have faith in urself that u can do it, cus u no u can and be positive that u are actually guna make sumat out of urself!also u have a very understanding friend in me, so wen u r less motivated than usual, call me and wel go for a short drive or sumat, cus short breaks help aswell!also i aint being funny, but wen u come on the comp2 do ur work, dont come on yahoo answers or msn cus there are distractionz for u that u dont need!before u sit down2 study do sumat that u enjoy first like viby(ha), watchn a bit of tv or cum for a drive wit me(2scream sum kick ass songs) and then disipline urself2work!cus at the end of the day, its all about a combination of positive motivation, disipline and pure dedicated ambition- which is what u most definately have! hope this helps! XX
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I am suspecting that you are lacking confidence. Good that you like the job. Give it some more time and take the following steps. \n\n1) Tell yourself "I am smart and I can learn fast". Think about some of the times in the past where you learnt new things very well.\n2) Ask a colleague who knows this stuff to teach you. Appreciate their time and effort. Stay longer at work if you have to. Many people are generally obliging when someone wants to learn from them and respects them for their knowledge.\n3) Ask your boss to spend few minutes and teach you few tricks. Tell her that you love the job and you need some hand to pick up some stuff.\n4) Ask your boss whether there are some courses you can attend and improve your knowledge. Such courses will give you the extra confidence. After that, you may find that your colleagues come to you to clarify stuff!\n5) Read documentation that may be useful. Ask and take them home to spend more time on it in a relaxed setting.\n6) Ask the HR department whether they can help. Remember their job is to improve the productivity and efficiency of their company employees.\n7) If your job required learning common stuff like effective use of the Internet, Microsoft Word or Excel, ask a smart youngster among your relatives. They know computer stuff very well than adults.\n8) Very important - Whatever you learn, take clear notes. That kind of note taking improves your retaining ability. From those notes try that exercise all by yourself. \n\nMagic will happen if you work on these things. Keep in mind that your employer knows that it takes several months for an employee to be productive at their peak levels. This is a perfect time for you to be doing the things I mention. Your boos will appreciate for your initiatives. Good luck.
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You say you're "pretty scared," which most people would not say.  You probably have severe anxiety, which leads to depression almost all of the time.  Therefore, it's probably hard for you get motivated to do your work before the last minute, and when you do, you are too afraid of making mistakes.\n\nTrust me, I know.. I've been through it.  Go to a psych.
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wel....it sounds like you are lazy. im just being for real, if you want something bad enough you are gonna have to work at it or suffer the consequences. if being threatened to move ist motivation enough then nothing is...but lucky for you im lazy too so here are my study tips.\n\n* you retain best if you study RIGHT BEFORE you go to sleep, somehow sleeping locks it in your brain.\n* use index cards to right down the basic, important stuff and keep those with you so you can look at them during the day wherever you are\n* come up with memonic devices to help you study like associating things with things (like humours bone- funny- funny bone or pensicola, pepsi cola ect)\n* reward yourself so you will reach for it. I often say Ill give myself a new outfit, trip someowhere, whatever\n* record lectures on tape and when yo get home type out the important stuff\n*if you write down the notes in class, type out the important stuff on your computer when you get home, its like a review, it jogs your memory\n\ngood luck :)
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get plenty of rest. listen to the most inspiring and motivating music you have access to. instrumental is best. meet the test with no fear and a positive attitude. use all the reason you can muster to make your choices.
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Wow, that’s really tough....I am glad to hear you have a plan!!\n\n12 years with the same organization looks great on a resume, especially since you were in management. Bravo!!\n\nWhen I am down I do all (or a combination of a few) of the following:\n-Listen to motivational CD's/Tapes. I always feel on top of the world after hearing a good speaker (I will list some personal favorites at the bottom of this message).\n-Play music that sooths and puts to rest my fears, I enjoy Yanni, Enya, Dido, The Cranberries and the like....all depends on personal taste.\n-Set my home (and every drawer in my home) into perfect order, throwing out extra items and give it a complete cleaning. I do this because when I get that next job or project I will be ready...no running around in the morning hunting for things while I am trying to get ready for work.\n-Go to a one day seminar or expo on a subject/event/skill that you find motivating. \n-Take a college course or go to a one day event at your local college. There are TONS of non-traditional students in classrooms today; I should know...I am one of them.\n-Begin a low impact, simple exercise plan. I do Pilates, take walks, ride my bike or just work in the yard....the fresh air is good for the mind (I do my best thinking and get my best ideas while outside)\n-Reading is good as well....read up on the current events in your field.\n-Polish up your resume, and write a few cover letters, you will need them. A good website to gains tons of advice from is monster.com\n\nThe whole goal of your "break" is to prepare yourself to do better and reach higher when you get that next job. This is no time to watch TV or bum around. Use your time wisely; put yourself into "ready-set-go" mode. \n\nYou will be A-OK, don’t worry.\n\nHere are the titles as promised:\n\n-Stop Screaming at the Microwave!!, how to connect your disconnected life-Mary LoVerde\n-Stand Up for Your Life-Cheryl Richardson\n-ReInventing Yourself-Steve Chandler (this one changed my world)\n-Lets Get Real, or Lets Not Play-Mahan Khalsa\n\nBe wise, good luck.
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What interests and excites you?  It's much harder to be motivated if you don't find joy in what you are doing.  Make sure you take at least one "fun" course.  Maybe it has nothing to do with your major and isn't a required course, but it will be one you *want* to go to.  And put it between a few classes you aren't as interested in so you'll want to make it to school just for that class.\n\nGive yourself a little structure.  Set small goals you have to complete each day.  Maybe the goal is studying for 20 minutes before you have dinner.  Mark your success off in some way so that you can look back and see that you are accomplishing things.\n\nEnlist the support of friends.  Join study groups.  Make peer pressure work for you...pressuring you to do the things you are having trouble motivating yourself to do.
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My motivation was always that once they're done, you are free.  (for the term, at least)  It's a pretty good motivator.\n\nMy strategy was always to organize each course in my head, first.  Takes about 5 minutes.  If you've been given a study guide for the exam, immediately cross off what you are comfortable with.  With what remains, look at the major topics and 2 to 3 subtopics.  Review those.  You'll do fine.  You've lasted through the term, right?  \n\nAnd the most important thing is this: Go in RELAXED.  The moment you walk in the door, you are as ready as you will ever be.  Time's up.  It is what it is.  No point in stressing any further from that moment on.  Tell yourself that as you sit down.  Not only is it the truth, it calms you down.  Honest.\n\nah... one more thing... if you happen across a question that you really just can't seem to articulate an answer for, write a response and address it to the instructor - say that your understanding of this particular subject matter is 'insert something relative yet witty' and include whatever information you can summon up about that questions answer.  (it's worked for me - even though my answer to a particular question may not have been what he was looking for, I still received credit for exerting genuine effort at a response).  You'll do fine.
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sometimes we don't feel motivated but later we regret it. forget about motivation. read the text and underline only the important things. then read it again but just the underlined bits. don't underline 2 much. then close the book and do something else for 10-15 min. read the underlined again. try to review in your head the whole thing. reconstruct the whole matter in your head. you can also speak it out loud if you wish. look for more information on the same subject or on parts of it which are not completely clear on the net or elsewhere. read the underlined again.
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First.........................breath.....lol.........next...............think if this is what you want to do for the rest of your life...money is not always everything...you have to love what you do...if this is what you love to do,then excell yourself to the next level..  you are bored....and desire change.
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Nothing.  Sit politely and gather your thoughts or look at your notes. Do not look bored or annoyed.  Business must go on. How you handle this might be part of your test.