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Lecturer, online lecture, home office - everything is annoying?
Then nagging really helps.
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Whining is commonplace, even among students. Sometimes it's about the little things, sometimes about the serious. The lecture is too boring, the exam too difficult, the grading unfair. Or very current: The university policy during the corona pandemic is no good. So we don't get each other wrong - I don't like whiners who talk badly. But one has to distinguish between know-it-all whiners and appropriate, constructive criticism. The latter has great potential.
Whining has an important advantage: Problems and grievances are addressed and clearly highlighted. This promotes the emotional health of those who complain and can be a first step towards breaking destructive behavior. By complaining, you let go of frustration and understand what is bothering you. Once you know where there is a problem, you can react and take action yourself. And that brings us to the most important point.
The trick with whining is not to limit yourself to the negative aspects of a situation and to sink into self-pity.
Rather, it is about recognizing the problem and then immediately looking for possible solutions - even if the situation seems hopeless.
With questions like "How can I solve the problem?" Or "How can I improve my situation?" You transform the negative nagging energy into a positive impulse and thus build up a strong constructive mindset.
Here are a few examples:
"The lecture is boring"
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Identify the problem:
Listening is not fun, the lecturer is not convincing and after a few minutes I am unable to concentrate.
Develop a
solution:
Make the lecture more exciting for you by actively thinking and taking notes.
Don't let bad lecturers hold you back from your goals.
Constructive mindset:
I have no influence on how my professor gives the lecture - but I can influence how I use the time.
And I will use them productively.
"The exam was too difficult"
Identify the problem:
I did not understand some of the tasks and the time was too short.
I also don't like the online format.
Develop a solution:
A bad exam result can (almost) always be attributed to insufficient or incorrect preparation.
So ask yourself what you would do differently if you could prepare for the exam again.
Draw conclusions from this for your next learning phase.
Here I have collected specific tips on how you can make an online exam more pleasant.
Constructive mindset:
I will learn from my last exam and approach the next preparation differently.
The corona pandemic is restricting operations at universities in Germany.
This is annoying for everyone involved;
Students particularly suffer from the situation.
But even under these conditions - after the justified excitement - you can take the initiative.
"My university can't manage the digital semester"
Identify the problem:
My university is unable to establish uniform rules for the Corona period.
The regulations change constantly and the communication is lousy.
Develop a solution:
Contact your student advisory service or your examination board and ask, over and over again.
At the same time, prepare a semester plan yourself - ideally with different what-if scenarios.
So you are prepared for many eventualities and train your organizational skills at the same time.
Constructive mindset:
I don't just let the semester come my way, but I myself ensure a certain planning security.
"I can't concentrate in the home office"
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Title: Butt Kick Book: Self-Motivation in Studies
Editor: Studienschiss
Number of pages: 156
Author: Tim Reichel
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Identify the problem:
When studying at home, I am often unfocused and distracted.
I live through the day, I miss my fellow students.
Developing a
solution:
Ensure a productive daily structure by dividing your time in the home office wisely.
In this article, I'll show you a simple technique that you can use right away.
And: Spend the breaks with your fellow students.
Make a phone call or have lunch together via Zoom.
Perhaps a walk after the lecture is also possible.
Constructive mindset:
I am responsible for how I organize my time at home.
I will make optimal use of the freedoms I currently have.
Conclusion
For the future, I suggest the following strategy: Don't stop complaining - but complain the right way. Talk about problems openly and make it clear what you are not satisfied with. But don't leave it at that, but immediately slip into an active and constructive role. Often this small impulse is enough to draw new hope and see a seemingly hopeless situation more positively.