Do
you remember when Austin Powers lost his mojo? Has this ever happened to you?
For instance, have you ever taken a few days off from the gym and realized
you’re suddenly out of shape? Have you ever put down a book and realized too
much time has passed to remember where you left off? Have you taken time off
from studying only to feel like it’s a huge burden to make yourself sit and
cover CPA material for hours each day? This is one of those times where I’m
trying to get my mojo back.
I
actually took some time off from the gym AND studying after I passed my REG
exam. I think I was excited to finally get some sleep and see my friends and
family. The rest period is over now and it’s time to get back to this business
of becoming a CPA (and back in shape)! I have noticed with both habits, I’m
fighting to get back into a balanced, fruitful rhythm.
How
do you bring yourself to stay dedicated and motivated to your goals?
For
me, there are two important strategies. First, plan your time accordingly.
Don’t leave the study time to “when I feel like it”. Create yourself a schedule
by designating your study days on a calendar. What I like to do is simply
adjust the suggested study planner that comes with my review course. In my
opinion, the suggested study planner is one of the most beneficial tools
provided by Roger CPA Review, because it links the topics you will study and
the amount of time you should allot to each session. I adapt it around personal
and work obligations to come up with a reasonable exam date as well as my plan
to be ready by that date.
As
for the second strategy, let me tell you about last weekend. My boyfriend and I
decided to kick start my new exercise routine with a jog around town. The route
was familiar to him, but new to me. In the middle of our jog, he stopped at the
bottom of a tall set of stairs and said, “Follow me.” As he started up the
stairs, I decided to trust his intentions and my own abilities. Up I went. Step
by step until I got to the top of the stairs- or so I thought! I looked to the
right and saw a short path that led to more stairs which then turned left and
led to more stairs. Gulp. I decided not to think about the work that lay ahead.
I dropped my head and focused on each step as I came upon it.
Just
like any new path you begin in life, you have to believe in your abilities and
set goals for yourself along the way. To anyone studying for the CPA exam,
don’t be intimidated by the tall stairs ahead, just take it one step at a time.
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1 comment:
Great post, I actually use the same approach as you and that's the only way that I'm able to keep going. I love the story with your boyfreind its a great attitude.
Joel
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