What prevents our students from completing their goals

[BrianFord]

Many things can prevent our students from completing their goals, including:
• Fear: Fear of failure can paralyze them, while fear of success can lead to self-sabotage.
• Lack of clarity: They might not know what they want to achieve or why they're doing it.
• Procrastination: Putting off their goal or waiting to take action.
• Lack of support: They might not have the support they need to achieve their goals.
• Negative thoughts: Doubting their abilities. Negative emotions like fear of criticism.
• Not prioritizing it: Not prioritizing their goal in their schedule.
• Underestimating the difficulty: Not realizing how hard it will be to achieve their goal.
• Giving up too soon. Quitting. Giving up before they see results.
• Not anticipating problems: They might not plan or anticipate their challenges.
• Focusing on the reward: They might focus on getting a reward instead of putting in the effort.
As instructors, we must help students overcome these obstacles and complete their goals.

 

[Emmanuel Phakula Mandala]

@BrianFord Absolutely! As an instructor, it's essential to be close to your students and have conversations with them. Discovering their daily challenges that hinder their academic excellence can make a big difference..

 

[jasoneckert]

Insufficient caffeination should also be added to that list.

 

[Rick Butler]

As odd as it sounds, the fear of success is also something that can get in the way. Students fear the potential consequences of succeeding - sort of an exact opposite of the imposter syndrome. Sometimes, when you win, it paints a big bullseye on your back, with people having expectations of you, since you've proven you can do more.

It's a real thing.

 

[Trevor Chandler]

Insufficient caffeination should also be added to that list.

That's one that should be at the top of the list!!!!

 

[Rick Butler]

Insufficient caffeination should also be added to that list.

That's one that should be at the top of the list!!!!

In that case, then I would recommend going over to our good friends at Biohazard Coffee (https://biohazardcoffee.com/). 928mg of caffeine for a 12oz cup.

Even I had to cut it into regular coffee - that stuff is what powers gaming marathons.

 

[Trevor Chandler]

In that case, then I would recommend going over to our good friends at Biohazard Coffee (https://biohazardcoffee.com/). 928mg of caffeine for a 12oz cup.

Even I had to cut it into regular coffee - that stuff is what powers gaming marathons.

Not being a connoisseur of this beverage, that 928mg reference to caffeine content has
zero meaning to me. So, without the ability to contribute any meaningful commentary,
I'll just move myself from the playing field, into the stands, with the fans!!!

 

[precious]

Empowering them to push past fear and uncertainty.

 

[Jill West]

Insufficient caffeination should also be added to that list.

Over-caffeination could also be added to the list. Can't tell you the number of times I've had students come in amped up on energy drinks with little to no sleep, and they simply can't learn well that way. (To be fair, many of the ones doing this are doing the best they can--they work night shift, have kids, dealing with health issues, or all of the above and more).