Ever set a goal for yourself, like making Honour Roll, losing weight and getting fit, or being picked for Valedictorian? Like lots of seniors that had contracted Senioritis, maybe you started with drive and hope, but then started showing symptoms; lack of motivation, excess sleeping, repeated absences and generally having a dismissive attitude. Just like everyone else, I am struggling with staying motivated towards the end of my last high school year. It is easy for a student to spend hours on YouTube, but when it comes to school assignments, after a half hour, it is break time. Is there any way to get past the senioritis mentality? The reality is that the “Reinforcement Theory of Motivation” is a big deal in staying motivated and being on
