Academic Resilience
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May 31, 2025
Let’s not lie studying can feel lonely. It’s late at night, the material is confusing, your friends are out, and you start asking yourself: Is this even worth it? That voice in your head isn’t the enemy but you can’t let it drive.
Siyabonga Nkosi
Education Psychologist
Reconnect With Your ‘Why’
Is it for your kids? Your future? A better job? Write it down. Stick it on your wall. When you feel like quitting, look at your why.
Take a Break Without Breaking Down
Burnout is real. Don’t push until you crash. Schedule small breaks, go for walks, rest. Rest is part of the grind.
3. Get Loud with Your Goals
Tell people what you're working on. Not to brag but for accountability. Say, “I’m writing my matric this year” out loud. Let it echo.
4. Celebrate Small Wins
Passed one subject? Finished a chapter? Handed in an assignment? Celebrate it. The journey is built on tiny milestones.
5. Remember: Motivation Follows Action
You won’t feel ready. Do it anyway. The feeling catches up after the doing.
Every time you think about quitting, imagine the version of you that didn’t. They’re already out there living the life you’re building right now.
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