Many distance learners agree that the most difficult part of studying online is staying motivated. Because students must take the initiative to complete their courses completely on their own, without the physical presence of teachers and other peers, many students find it easy to become distracted and discouraged in their work. Don’t let this happen to you – plan ways for yourself to stay motivated before you’re tempted to stray from your books. Use these five motivational tips to stay on task:
很多远程学习者都同意网上学习最困难的部分就是保持动力。因为学生完全要靠自主性，在没有老师和其他同学实际出场的情况下独自完成全部的课程，很多学生发现在学习过程中很容易分心和气馁。不要让这种情况出现在你身上。为你自己制定好计划，这样就可以在你对课程感到厌倦之前保持动力。借助以下5个激励方法坚持学习：

1. Connect with your classmates.
和你的同班同学联系。

 Sure, ¨virtual people¨ may be hard to connect with, but making an effort to actually get to know your classmates can be rewarding. If you find students from your area, consider a physical study group at a restraint or bookstore. If not, try to create an online support group of peers. They’ll appreciate having someone to keep them on track in their work and you’ll reap the benefits of being accountable as well.
当然了，“虚拟”的人物比较难保持联系，但是努力和你的同学保持现实联系的话是很值得的。如果你发现了和你住同一个地方的同学，就可以考虑下在一个据点或书店组织一个学习团体。如果不能这样的话，那就努力创建一个线上的后备群吧。他们会感谢在学习过程中有人一直引导大家不脱离学习轨道，而你也能从担任负责人中获益。

2. Discuss what you learn.
和别人讨论你学到东西。

Find a friend or relative who has similar interests or who would enjoy hearing about your studies and let them know what’s going on in your classes. You’ll understand the material better when you have a chance to explain it out loud and will be motivated to stay on task in order to keep up with the conversation.
找一个和你有相同兴趣的亲戚或朋友，并且愿意倾听你谈论你学习的，让他们知道你学习中的进程。如果你有时间将你学到的东西解释出来的话，你就能更好的理解，或者你会为了保持对话交流而继续充满兴趣地学习。

3. Chart your progress.
制作进度表。

Don’t rely on campus counsellors; design your own map of completed classes and post it somewhere that is visible daily. There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with watching your goals be accomplished. When times get hard, you can always turn to your chart and see how far you’ve come.
不要依赖校园导师。自行设计你的完成进度表，然后贴在每天看得到的地方。看到自己一点点完成目标肯定会有满足感的。当你遇到困难时，你就可以看看自己的进度表，看自己已经完成了多少了。

4. Reward yourself.
奖励自己。

You get rewarded for good credit and safe driving, why shouldn’t you reward yourself for doing well in your coursework. Whether it be a night on the town, a new dress, or even a new car, setting up a reward system just may be the extra push you need to succeed. If you stick by your system, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised.
既然你可以为良好的信誉和安全驾驶得到嘉奖，那为什么不可以因为在课程中表现优异而获得嘉奖呢？不管是到城市旅游一个晚上，还是一件新衣服，甚至是一辆新车，建立一个可以促使你成功的奖励制度。如果你坚持按照自己的计划学习，你可能会意外的发现自己很快乐。

5. Take time for fun.
花时间休息下。

If you’re spending all your time working, studying, and watching after the kids, you’ll likely suffer in all areas. Everyone needs some down time to re-group. So, set aside a little time every week for a favorite activity. You’ll be more productive when you return to your work.
如果你一直工作，学习，照看小孩，那你会感到很痛苦的。每个人都需要放松的时间来重新振作起来。所以，每个星期花点时间参加下自己最喜欢的运动。那么当你再重新工作的时候会更有效率的。