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BALANCE SERIES: ACTION BEFORE MOTIVATIONSometimes we wait to feel motivated before we start — but motivation doesn’t alw...
13/10/2026

BALANCE SERIES: ACTION BEFORE MOTIVATION

Sometimes we wait to feel motivated before we start — but motivation doesn’t always come first.

When we’re facing something we don’t want to do, waiting for the “right” feeling can keep us stuck. Taking a small action instead can help us move forward, even when motivation is low.

This is why Action Before Motivation can be a useful skill to practise, especially during busy or stressful times at college.

Swipe through to see some of the ways taking action can support you.

💭 Your Balance Challenge: What’s one small thing you could start today, even if you don’t feel motivated yet?


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First up in this year's Balance Series: Action Before Motivation.Have you ever found yourself waiting until you feel mot...
06/10/2026

First up in this year's Balance Series: Action Before Motivation.

Have you ever found yourself waiting until you feel motivated before starting something? Maybe it's an assignment you've been putting off, studying for an exam, getting back into a routine or doing something you've been meaning to do.

Sometimes, we wait for motivation to arrive before we take action. But the reality is that motivation doesn't always come first — sometimes, action comes first.

In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), behavioural activation focuses on how taking action, even when we don't feel like it, can help us build momentum and improve our mood.

🌱 So, where do you start?

✨ Break the task into one small step.
✨ Set a timer for five minutes.
✨ Focus on starting, rather than finishing.
✨ Notice and celebrate the small wins along the way.

You don't need to complete the whole assignment — just read the brief.
You don't need to study all evening — just choose one topic.
You don't need to feel completely ready — just take that first step.

Remember, this isn't about pushing yourself when you genuinely need rest. It's about recognising when waiting to feel motivated might be keeping you stuck.

💭 Your Balance Challenge: Think of one thing you've been putting off. What's one small action you could take today?

You don't have to feel motivated to begin. Sometimes, motivation follows action.


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A year of balance, in six skills. gave you six small ways to steady yourself when things get busy.Which one has helped...
04/10/2026

A year of balance, in six skills.

gave you six small ways to steady yourself when things get busy.

Which one has helped you most?

New skills start this week! 💛


As part of Mental Health Matters Week, join us for the launch of DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement)...
02/10/2026

As part of Mental Health Matters Week, join us for the launch of DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement) at TUS, Ireland's first university DRIVE partnership.

We're working alongside the Midlands Region Drug and Alcohol Taskforce (MRDATF) and the TUS Midlands Access Office to address drug-related intimidation and violence in our communities. Come along, meet the team and learn more about this interagency response.

📅 Tuesday 6 October 2026
🕐 1:00pm - 2:00pm
📍 Douglas Hyde Theatre, TUS Athlone Campus
All staff and students welcome.

Sometimes it helps to just check in with yourself. Take a minute to sit with these questions today, and think about one ...
29/09/2026

Sometimes it helps to just check in with yourself. Take a minute to sit with these questions today, and think about one small way you could support yourself.

Feel like everyone else already has it figured out? They don't.It's normal not to have friends sorted, a routine locked ...
22/09/2026

Feel like everyone else already has it figured out? They don't.

It's normal not to have friends sorted, a routine locked in, or full confidence in your course choice this early on.

Give yourself time.

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We talk a lot about managing stress, but building in moments of gratitude is just as important. It doesn't need to be bi...
17/09/2026

We talk a lot about managing stress, but building in moments of gratitude is just as important. It doesn't need to be big. A coffee with a friend, a good night's sleep, a warm meal. Small notices add up.
What's one thing you're grateful for today?
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These moments seem small — but for someone finding their feet this week, they can be the difference between feeling like...
15/09/2026

These moments seem small — but for someone finding their feet this week, they can be the difference between feeling like they belong and feeling invisible.
Kindness doesn't need a plan.
Just notice and act. 💙

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Starting college is a big step, so it’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement, nerves and everything in between....
14/09/2026

Starting college is a big step, so it’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement, nerves and everything in between.

Take your time, be open to new experiences, connect with others and remember to look after yourself along the way.

You don’t have to have it all figured out; one step at a time.

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