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I’ve seen a lot of curious people wanting to dive into classical music but don’t know where to start, so I have written out a list of pieces to listen to depending on mood. I’ve only put out a few, but please add more if you want to. hope this helps y’all out. :)

stereotypical delightful classical music:

if you need to chill:

if you need to sleep:

if you need to wake up:

if you are feeling very proud:

if you feel really excited:

if you are angry and you want to take a baseball bat and start hitting a bush:

if you want to cry for a really long time:

if you want to feel like you’re on an adventure:

if you want chills:

if you want to study:

if you really want to dance:

if you want to start bouncing in your chair:

if you’re about to pass out and you need energy:

if you want to hear suspense within music:

if you want a jazzy/classical feel:

if you want to feel emotional with no explanation:

if you want to sit back and have a nice cup of tea:

pieces that don’t really have a valid explanation:

pieces that just sound really cool:

if you feel like listening to concertos all day (I do not recommend doing that):

and if you really just hate classical music in general:

a lot of these pieces apply in multiple categories, but I sorted them by which I think they match the most. have fun exploring classical music!

also, thank you to viola-ology, iwillsavemyworld, shayshay526, eternal-cadenza, tropicalmunchakoopas, shadowraven45662, and thelonecomposer for adding on! if you would like to add on your own suggestions, please reblog and add on or message me so I can give you credit for the suggestion!

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studying and anxiety

a guide on how to study when the thought of it makes you even more stressed

(disclaimer: i’m not a professional therapist or doctor, simply a student who has been dealing with severe anxiety since i was eleven years old. that being said, i don’t have much anxiety around schoolwork or testing, so my advice may not be the most helpful- take what i say with a grain of salt.)

while it has been a long time since i’ve felt anxious about studying, and therefore can’t provide much help with that, i do regularly have to study in situations where i am already anxious or in the middle of anxiety attack. these are some of the things i do to help myself calm down and focus.

  1. calm down. if i’m near panic or feel too restless to sit still, i need to let my body and mind chill before i can even think about schoolwork. if i’m feeling really jittery, a quick walk outside or dancing it out to some high-energy pop music helps me settle down a bit. then i like to meditate, in order to get my focus and thoughts under control.
  2. next, make the space you’ll be studying in comfortable and safe. what this means will depend on what you need during an anxiety attack. some people are comforted by familiar items and coziness, such as blankets, candles, and stuffed animals. when i’m stressed, i usually need a more clean and organized space, with everything put away in its place (or just out of sight) and only the things i need with me. things like tea, fidget toys, and familiar smells can help to ground you as well. if you’re not at home, libraries tend to be a good option, since they are quiet, relaxing, and often familiar spaces. if you’re stuck in school and the library isn’t an option, try an empty classroom or stairwell.
  3. break everything down. when i’m stressed, my executive functioning goes haywire. in order to get anything done, i have to plan out my moves in very explicit detail. this is easiest for me to do on a computer document. first, i write down all of the assignments that i have to get done. then, i break each of them down into smaller and smaller tasks, until they are simple enough that each takes less than a minute and could be easily explained to a child. 
  4. get to work! i usually start with the easiest task, so that i don’t get overwhelmed or start to doubt my abilities, since that would make me more stressed. for me, this is usually math, since puzzles with definite rules tend to calm me down when i’m anxious, and i’m more likely to get stuck on less structured work like english readings or art projects.
  5. don’t forget to take breaks. especially if your brain is dealing with an excess of nerves, and stress, you will need to let it rest and recharge frequently. i like to set a timer where i work for twelve minutes, take a three minute break, and then repeat. if this feels too long or too short for you, feel free to adjust it to fit your needs.
  6. most importantly, go to sleep. i know it’s tempting to stay up late studying or doing homework, especially if you haven’t finished all of your assignments yet, but there is nothing that will make your anxiety worse than sleep deprivation. take care of your body, first and foremost. it’s the only one you’re ever going to have.
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Sometimes, when we are presenting, our bodies act completely irrationally. Sweating, stuttering, or just shutting down completely are all things I have encountered during public speaking; behaviour that is usually connected to extreme danger and fleeing behaviour. Completely unnecessary, as your teacher won’t kill you (hopefully), but trying to convince your body to be just as rational is a tough task. Turns out that this is exactly what we’re going to do. 

The basis for this (personal) advice all lies in my musical training, where posture is extremely important. Performance practice lessons have taught me one important thing: you can trick your body into thinking it’s okay, and with that, your audience. disclaimer: I have posted this information before in a slightly different way. Regard this as an updated version. Hopefully one with better spelling.

hoooooow???

Stand up and try to follow these instructions. I’m your only audience right now, so mistakes aren’t a problem. 

  1. Start by relaxing your shoulders. Many people tense their shoulders when they’re anxious, which is a very natural reaction. However, tension in your shoulder automatically reaches through to your back and arms, and even your neck, tensing up your entire upper body. It’s confirming to your brain that yes! this is scary! Well, brain is wrong and we’re going to prove it wrong by relaxing our shoulders. Just let them hang down (make sure you don’t start leaning forward though, it should be just your shoulders). Doesn’t that immediately feel more relaxed?
  2. Keep your feet a little bit apart, firm on the ground. This sends the message to your brain and audience that a single push will not have you fall over. Standing with your legs closely together simply isn’t as stable, and you want to radiate stability and confidence. Even if you’re feeling dizzy, this simple way of pretending will keep your feet on the ground. Literally. 
  3. Chin up, back straight, eyes at the audience. I used to tend to look at the ground, or to lean forward. No, no no! You want to maintain an open posture, and to address the entire audience. When you do this, you’ll look more secure, and maybe you’ll even notice people will listen to you more closely. Make sure you address the entire room, and not just one spot. if you’re scared to look at faces, look at the back wall. But not just one spot, find some nice different wall spots to look at. 
  4. What to do with your hands? I know I used to put my hands in my pocket, or fidget with something. Instead, try to talk with your hands more. When you’re using gestures, people will usually pay more attention to what you’re saying, and there’s even research that suggests it enhances understanding.
  5. Do not hide. This is special advice to musicians, too. I used to hide behind my music stand because it was nice and safe. During public speaking it’s easy to hide behind some notes or to stand behind other people of your group, maybe. Don’t. Remember, fake the confident posture till you make it. 
  6. When you’re finished, don’t stop pretending just yet. When people ask how it went, always say it went okay. This is so so so important! Because if you’d say “ugh it was awful!! So many things went wrong, I suck at presenting!” they’ll start thinking hmm, yeah, there were indeed some mistakes… Could have been better. Whereas if you just say it was okay or good, or even decent, they’ll hardly even question it and will most likely remember the positive aspects, as humans tend to do. 

I promise this works, at least to some extent. It may not help you get rid of anxiety right away, especially in really severe cases, but it can help you feel more at ease in front of a group. After that, you can start working on other things, such as volume, intonation, powerpoint use etc. 

Just take a few seconds before you start talking to breathe, focus on those muscles, and to follow this with an amazing presentation (and a good grade). 

You can always send me an ask for advice on public speaking! Even though I’m not a professional coach or whatever, I have overcome my speaking anxiety and maybe I can be of any help at all

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thesmartstudies

Things I Wish I Knew Going into College

Listen up mother fuckers. Here’s the truth about college. No sugar coating, none of that cutesy shit. Here’s what I wish I knew before I stepped foot on campus.

  • When people say communal bathrooms aren’t that bad what they actually mean is people will leave their dirty underwear in the showers, used tampons, clean their dishes in the bathroom sink, and leave their explosive diarrhea everywhere. If you really don’t think you need shower shoes, think again.
  • If you know you are not strong in a particular subject, PLEAAASE seek help. Find a tutor or really good friends that are willing to help you because when you get a D in math because you didn’t seek help even though you knew you fucking sucked at math you’ll regret it because that stupid ass shit tanked your GPA.
  • You will have professors and TAs (teaching assistants) that give absolutely no fucks about actually teaching. If this ends up being the case, use your resources, learn to teach yourself, Quizlet is your friend.
  • People might seem so nice in the first week, but I promise you, when welcome week is over and there’s no more free food, they won’t ever look your way again. The ones who stick with you after that, cherish them.
  • The grind is real. Don’t expect to do the minimum and pass my friend. Because you will fail. I promise you. Sometimes you gotta stay up until 3AM because you’ve got two papers due, a speech to write, and math homework that you didn’t realize was actually due at 11:59pm the previous night. So if you’re going to college just to say you went to college, leave immediately.
  • With that said, you might realize that college isn’t even for you. And that’s okay. Just remember the thousands of dollars you’ve spent and make your decisions accordingly. But know that college is not the only way to be successful or make money.  There are lots of sugar daddies out there.
  • You might change your major 2392897 times. It’s honestly whatever. You’ll figure it out and it will be fine.
  • I know you’ve already heard this one but I swear it’s fucking true. You will not want to drag your dead body out of bed to go to a fucking 8am class. I don’t care if you’re a morning person. Just don’t do it. Trust me. Trust anybody who says this. 
  • Free stuff is the best stuff.
  • Sometimes you just need to sit down and have a glass of wine. Or see a therapist. Whichever works for you.
  • You don’t have to drink or do drugs, but you might feel pressured to. Do whatever you want but make sure you are always safe, smart, and with people you can trust and know will take care of you after you’ve had that 12th drink and can’t even stand up straight.
  • No one really cares what you wear, how you look or what you do because we’re all too busy trying to figure out how to do 20 hours of homework, 6 hours of studying AND fit in 8 hours of sleep. 
  • Sometimes lectures are so pointless that you could teach yourself in 30 mins rather than sit for 2 hrs in a lecture. I’m not saying skip lectures, but I am saying that the more time you have, the more sleep you can get.
  • You’re funny af if you actually think you’re gonna get a full 8hrs of sleep. Try again.
  • College is your chance to reinvent yourself. Be very careful who you choose to become. Just don’t be that person who corrects the professor or types really fucking loud on their macbook during every fucking lecture.
  • Listen, you can really do whatever you want to do. You wanna be hoe? Do it. You wanna party Thursday through Saturday? Do it. Weed Wednesday? Go for it. But you sure as hell better show your ass to class and watch that GPA.
  • Nobody likes a snitch. Mind ya business.
  • Don’t let anybody make you feel like you do not deserve to be there. Because they will try you and you can still get a ticket for fighting. Except this time you’ll be charged for assault. 
  • Don’t wear your favorite shoes to a party. Don’t wear open toes shoes to a party. The floors of a frat house or a house party are filthy. Don’t bring a purse, always use the buddy system, watch out for creeps cause they be out there.
  • Nobody cares who you were in high school, no one wants to know your ACT score or whether you were valedictorian. Shut up. Y’all got into the same damn college. No one cares.
  • If you’re going to bullshit something, do it well.
  • Do the readings because when your ass gets called on during discussion because your TA wants to know what you think about Mondrian’s take on contemporary art and you don’t know, you gonna look stupid as hell.
  • You might have a really cool roommate, or you might have a roommate that has sex with her boyfriend on your bed. There’s no in-between.
  • Bring A LOT of storage for your dorm.
  • If you see students napping in weird places, crying in the bathroom, or smoking weed on their dorm roof-top, it be like that sometimes.
  • Find a really good place to study. DO NOT study in your room because you associate your room with sleep so that’s what you’ll want to do instead of study If you study in your room.
  • Freshman 15 ain’t real.
  • SAFE SEX. THESE HOES DIRTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • College sucks sometimes, but put your mental health first. Sometimes you gotta skip class to take care of yourself and that is perfectly okay. You do not have to justify yourself or your decisions to anyone.

Good luck. I hope you survive. But if you don’t, like I said, there are always sugar daddies out there. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk y’all. 

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good emotional skills to know 4 college but also in general

this is stuff that i’ve found helpful and am in the process of working on. they may not be achievable for you without help and may not work for your specific circumstance, but this is a list of suggestions that you might be able to think about. i am also not a mental health professional so please do feel free to contradict me!!

  • self soothing.  having a toolbox to take care of yourself by yourself. bc sometimes nobody else is available and you just gotta put some lotion on, listen to a tune, and go to bed early. 
  • checking in. checking in with yourself to see if you’re okay. knowing how to alter your strategies when your strategies aren’t working. knowing when your strategies aren’t working. this is just taking some time every day to reflect on what goals you didn’t meet and why and what you can do to fix that.
  • there’s nothing you “should” be doing. if you get caught up thinking “i should be doing x” that’s false! stop that! “should” be doing better implies that you have some obligation to do whatever it is that you “should” be doing. you don’t owe anybody except yourself. analyze why you think you should be doing that thing and change that into…. “i want to be doing x because…” or “doing x will make me happier, because…”. overall, more productive and less self-shamey. 
  • disconnecting from the crowd. eating in a crowded dining hall can be stressful! knowing how to be alone in a crowd and stay calm is helpful
  • being okay with being alone.  tbh college is kind of… being alone a lot, in my experience. even though you’re surrounded by people, a lot of time is spent alone. making friends is hard. your friends have different schedules. you’re busy. shit sucks. we make the best of it.
  • knowing yourself. this relates to a lot of what i’ve already said but like. knowing your emotional state and knowing what helps trick the monkey brain is helpful. stop repressing your feelings, friends.
  • talking to strangers. ordering from a menu! paying library fines. going to office hours. asking for a cashier at the register if there isn’t one. ya this is hard. ya you gotta expose yourself. sometimes i just try playing a persona. like this isn’t me ordering a sandwich. this is a cool me who knows how to talk to people who is ordering a sandwich.
  • you don’t have to be friends with your roommates. you just have to live together in a way that doesn’t make you two hate each other. ideally, you two will coexist in a way that doesn’t interfere with the other’s daily life.
  • give and taking. on the topic of roommates, sometimes your roommate can be a shitty person, but sometimes you are the shitty person! give a little but if they’re negatively impacting your life, communicate.
  • communicating during disagreements. explain what your emotions are instead of blaming them. “i feel hurt when you…” or “i feel frustrated when” or “i feel unappreciated when.” if things get heated, ask if you both can take a ten minute break and then come back. and don’t bring up disagreements when the other party is preoccupied or going somewhere. you can legitimately schedule a discussion.
  • it’s okay to apologize. learning to swallow your pride gets easier each time.
  • knowing that people work differently than you. some people are not gonna click with you and it’s gonna seem like they have this whole brain process up there that is totally unlike yours. and yeah! that’s how it is. and that’s chill if they aren’t hurting anyone else. work with them and be flexible!! 
  • comforting people. you will probably/definitely see someone cry! hell if i know how to comfort people. someone please help. but some things i’ve learned are: 1) different people need different things. different people need different things! 2) people need different things at different times. 3) you can ask them what they want and it won’t be weird. 4) apparently a lot of people like hugs? but ask. and it’s okay to not want a hug. 5) just show that you care in some way if you don’t know what they need. i used to think that if somebody needed to tell me what they needed it was a sign that i just didn’t know them well enough and we weren’t compatible or i wasn’t being a good friend. that’s fake! friendship isn’t based off of fitting naturally in every way and making an effort to be good for them is important.
  • knowing it’s okay to not be liked by everyone. it’s okay if strangers think you’re dumb because you said something dumb in public. you know you’re not dumb. it’s okay if not everybody you meet likes you. it’s okay if you do something cringey. everybody has their own shit to deal with and you will not shatter their world.  grow and move on!
  • forgiving yourself. i’m trying this new thing where when i feel embarrassed about something i say. out loud. “i forgive myself.” and then i just try to grow from that and move on without getting caught in a spiral of shame.
  • knowing what you need vs what you want and what is better at the time. what you need: a shower. what you want: to not do that. solution: take a shower! or maybe what you actually need is to go to sleep? but guess what. you probably know what is good for you. the hard part is actually doing it.
  • realize that building habits is less work than discipline. emotional effort is expended every time you have to make yourself do something. just make it part of your routine and you’ll just think it’s normal to do all the good things! like, for example, i’m trying to make it a habit to eat structured meals instead of a “eat when i’m hungry” thing because i know that makes me skip meals, which is bad!
  • you won’t be able to do everything. forgive yourself for that. write down  things that are top priority and focus on them. everything else is not important right now and you shouldn’t beat yourself up for not being able to do them.
  • your health is important. i’m not saying health will solve all your problems. it won’t! but health will cause a lot of your problems to go away. because let’s face it. not sleeping causes a lot of problems. 
  • it’s okay to ask for help. we say this a lot but it’s hard to internalize it. here’s a thought: there’s so much shame and hesitation about asking for help so by doing that you’re actually being proactive (which is respectable) and mature, and therefore… not weak or stupid. ask for help even before you need it! most people love to help others. and especially take advantage of people who are OFFERING help. for example: counselors at school or TAs. it’s literally their job. they want to do it. and if you don’t want to talk to anybody in real life, my inbox is always open.
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psychologyhermione

How to use your public transport time

A lot of students have to travel a long time to get to school, and that time adds up. I spend 3 hours every day on trains, and I’ve learned some things over the last few weeks!

Here’s some tips:

Do your homework.

  • Trains or busses don’t give you a lot of space, so choose what to take out. Since writing can be difficult without a proper surface, I prefer working on reading assignments or using my laptop.
  • Keep what you need close together and easily accessible, so you can get everything quickly. It helps to prepare beforehand (e.g. while waiting for the train).

Do further reading.

  • You’ve probably got a ton of extra reading recommended by your teachers, and let’s be real, nobody has time to work through everything. But if you’re stuck there anyway, you might as well take out your laptop or a book and read for a bit.
  • You don’t have to focus as much because you’re not doing an assignment, so I recommend it for the way home after lectures.

Organise.

  • Take out your planner or journal and plan your day, update schedules, or check what you already got done.
  • If you’ve got WiFi, check your emails! Can’t do that often enough anyway :)

Take a break.

  • This my sound like the opposite of what I’ve been saying, but hear me out.
  • Things are stressful. And while working while on your daily commute seems useful, sometimes you need a break between school and studying.
  • So take that time and consciously make an effort to breathe, close your eyes for a minute, listen to your favourite music, and don’t think about what you have to do.
  • It’s okay to not use every minute to work, because taking some time for yourself can be much more important.

Things to keep in mind (and your bag):

  • As mentioned before: prepare what you need to get out.
  • Have some pens ready in an outer part of your bag, including one or two highlighters, a regular pen and a pencil.
  • Headphones. Seems like a given, but I’ve left the house without them and deeply regretted it. Not necessarily for music, but just filtering out noise can help.
  • If you’re going for the break option, some food to replace a small meal can save cooking time at home. Since I’m at uni well into the evening, I take a small container with me to eat as dinner on my way home.
  • A lot of time gets lost while switching and waiting. It’s difficult to really work while standing around on a platform, so I recommend to read in a book or revise with flashcards instead of loose papers.

Perks:

  • As someone with anxiety, I find getting started on tasks often very difficult. The train is a low-stakes environment, because if I can’t deal with something right then, I just shove it back into my bag and listen to some tunes.
  • It helps me to think “I’ll just do a little right now” instead of “I have to get this done right now”.
  • You can use the time. It’s way less frustrating to think of 3 hours of possible working than 3 wasted hours.

I hope y’all found some of this helpful :)

A long commute can be annoying, but it can relieve your workload at home. May all your trains and busses be on time and your focus excellent ☀️

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Hufflepuff: staring into someone’s eyes; soul searching; irrevocable trust; falling asleep on them; constant and immediate comfort while being with or around them; the feeling you get when wrapped in a blanket next to a fire on a freezing winter day; gentle smiles from across a crowded room
Slytherin: silent understanding; always being heard (even if you aren’t always answered); blank faces but smiling eyes; the fear and rush of sharing secrets; hands comfortingly resting on or guiding shoulders; always knowing what you’re coming home to; remembering the little things; inside jokes; the silence of listening to/sharing your favorite music
Ravenclaw: knowing looks exchanged from across the room; hiding smiles behind hands; falling asleep in the middle of a conversation (because you didn’t want it to end); a good nights sleep after a restless week; finding someone who understands; a completely judgement free zone
Gryffindor: the adrenaline rush after riding a roller coaster; loud laughter from everyone in the room; always feeling included; when you can’t stop smiling; inappropriately timed jokes in necessary environments; getting high-fived by a stranger; the feeling of being bear hugged
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birdkoskincare

Preparing for a New Semester

  • You don’t have to buy all new stationery. Even if you’re going into college or a brand new school. Most of your old notebooks, folders and pens will work! Believe me, it’s not worth buying an $8 pen because you heard your favourite studyblr talk about it.
  • One thing you will need, however, is a planner or some sort of bullet journal. Personally, I prefer a planner so that it appears more structured. I enjoyed bullet journalling, but it wasn’t set up and laid out for me and that really stressed me out. It depends on what you like, but just be sure to have something to remind you of upcoming assignments, homework or tests.
  • Make sure you’re in the right headspace. Meditate, start exercising or talk it out. This helped me so much when going into college. I would usually be terrified in new social situations, but being in the right headspace really helped me. Also, if you’re just going into college, the first month is going to be confusing. Just accept it for what it is, because everybody else feels it too. 
  • Enjoy it. The beginning of the semester is more than likely going to be the easiest time of the semester. Don’t get stressed out by the little things. For example, my best friend and I both took the same history module at the beginning of college and we were assigned to write a bibliography in a week. We stressed out so much that we didn’t get it finished until an hour before it was due. We realised that we were just stressing out the moment we handed it in, after all it was only worth 5% of our grade! Just do your best and don’t stress about the small things, like commas and full stops.

I hope you all have a good time in the next couple of months, no matter how stressful it is. Happy studying!

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How to Study Smarter

We’ve all heard the term, “study smarter, not harder.” Especially if you’re an inexperienced studier, you might think that you might have to study all the material at once before an exam. Not only are you wasting your time, you’re harming your chances of actually doing well on an exam. So, how does one study smarter?

1. Don’t miss your classes- Everyone has fallen into the pitfalls of “attendance optional.” Lecture sucks sometimes, especially if it’s lecture slide heavy, but class is the time to ask questions about the material that you don’t understand or need clarification for. 

2. Set aside time every day to review all your notes- This comes down to scheduling and time management. If you’re like me, you have your classes back to back, which makes it more difficult to review directly after class. I like to schedule a time each night to sit down with my materials from the day and review them and make notations of any questions. After a while, you’ll actually know what you’re learning and retain it much better.

3. Revise, revise, revise- It helps to re-write the key points of a class or subject as a diagram. I like using a mind-map or flow chart, or color coding key elements of the topic. Then you can give it a quick glance before you go into an exam. You can check out my revisions post here.

4. Make a study group- I have a whole post on how to master study groups. You can peruse that here.

Tips:

-Use a planner to better manage your time.

- @emmastudies has a whole lot of printable essentials that I like to use to help organize revisions and effectively plan for exams. I use them all the time and put them in the front of my binder and tape them to my wall so I won’t forget what topics need to be reviewed. Check out her page for printables!

-The syllabus is there for a reason, use it to review materials and take notes from the textbook before the topic is taught in lecture. Here is my post on how to take notes from the textbook.

Resources:

How to Study Smart: 20 Scientific Ways to Learn Faster

Study Less Study Smart: A 6-Minute Summary of Marty Lobdell’s Lecture - College Info Geek

Crash Course: Studying for Exams

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Anonymous asked:

do you have any tips for starting university?

athenastudying-deactivated20220 answered:

I actually can’t remember if I’ve ever written one of those posts so here it is now! This is based on my personal experience, I hope it helps!! 

Starting University 

1. Get a planner. It doesn’t matter which brand, which size, which colour, or if you do it as a bullet journal or a printed agenda or a digital app, just get one and actually use it. Especially in the first weeks you’ll be bombarded with exam dates and deadlines and email addresses and all kinds of small information that you need in one place.  

2. Organise your stuff. As soon as you know what you need for each class, get organised. If you have loose sheets flying around in no order and half of your documents are called “homework” and “homework 2”, things will get difficult when the exam is near. Write the date on all your papers, bring them in chronological order, decide if you need folders or binders - and if you work digitally, name your folders and documents in a sensible way so the spotlight search is of actual use. Also, don’t implement complex systems with 30 notebooks just because they looked pretty in the store - you’ll have to carry that stuff, so it needs to be functional. 

3. Find your rooms. I always walk to all my new classrooms a few days before I have a class there so I won’t get lost or be late. If you need to, take pictures of the route or the door. Some are tricky to find, especially if you’re new on campus, and when you only have 2 minutes to spare before class starts and no one is around it to give you directions it just causes you unnecessary stress. (Also a good way to make friends because then you’ll be the one giving others directions!) 

4. Use your motivation. Chances are that you’re more motivated in the beginning of the semester, so channel that into your work and stay on top of things. Getting behind on your work in the first weeks where the basics are taught isn’t the best and will leave you with more work later on in the semester. Put effort into those basics, ask questions, make sure you understand them - and if you still have time and motivation left, work ahead on your assignments if you want to. 

5. Get exam-ready. Sounds excessive because you only just started and exams are miles away, but the more diligent you are with your notes and assignments now, the less work you’ll have before the exam. Summarise things so you can use those summaries for revision, maybe even start writing flashcards for important definitions and names that you know will come up in the exam. If you do that throughout the semester, you’ll have much less work in revision. 

Good luck at university!!

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self discipline tips

here are tips I discovered very recently:

  • something is better than nothing. 5 minutes of work are better than zero. Just because you missed something on your schedule doesn’t mean you can’t still work on it, even for 5 minutes. Grow and build on this.
  • second drafts / reviews can be done after.
  • Don’t think you are going to do your very best work on the first try. Take the weight of perfectionism off your shoulders.
  • don’t think about doing it. just do it as fast as you can.
  • build on your productivity, not your failures.
  • If you come from a past of procrastinating and now feel motivated to change and discipline yourself, do NOT try to do everything at once.
  • if you have a set of different goals to accomplish, begin with the most important one. Wait until the rotine of working for that one settles in (you feel productive and comfortable-ish), and then begin with the next. Repeat.
  • this way you’ll be building your way up and not juggling everything at the same time, hoping everything works out.
  • be patient with yourself, you’ll get there!
  • set smaller deadlines for your goals
  • have monthly and weekly-ish deadlines
  • e.g. if you are doing a project, due 22nd Feb, set personal deadlines, like have Introduction written by 2nd Feb, have Methods written by 10th Feb, have project complete by 18th Feb.
  • take them as seriously as you possibly can, don’t miss out on yourself.
  • write realistic daily tasks and don’t stop until you finish them. after them you can do whatever you want
  • on writing realistic daily tasks, the secret is knowing you can only do so much in one day, but trusting you can accomplish everything in the course of any period of time (a week, or 2 weeks or a month, etc.) because you will combine the work from all these different days.
  • it’s very tempting to write down all the tasks you need to accomplish in one day to just get over with it, but the real deal is you won’t accomplish half of them. You’ll feel very unproductive then, wich leads to demotivation.
  • spread daily tasks in the time necessary.
  • have a consistent sleep schedule.
  • if your mind isn’t ready everything will fall apart.
  • have one rest day per week where you plan nothing, do whatever you want except studying. this can be harder than you expect!

(don’t forget these are effective only if you actually put them into practice! good luck babes!!)

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How to Bullet Journal 101:

hey guys!!! alot of you guys have been asking about my bujo & tips on starting one, so here are some tips for anyone who wants to start a bullet journal!!! i have included several spread & layout ideas for you guys; i hope that you find them useful!!! also!! do remember that every bujo is unique!! you don’t have to copy my spreads, but you can use them as references, if you’d like!! anyways, wishing you guys all the best!! have fun & enjoy the process!! (ㆁᴗㆁ✿)

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Things To Remember This Coming Year:

  • 1. Organization and discipline are two totally different things. Being organized, in whatever aspect of your life, takes discipline and drive. Organization is a daily routine, and developing the discipline to keep yourself in that routine and thrive in it will carry you well in the coming year. Get a journal/notebook/calendar. Decorate it as you wish or not at all–it IS for you after all, so do what you think works best. Set a reminder in your phone or something within view that reminds you to check your planner if need be, and set aside 5+ minutes to do so. This will help you get in the swing of things :)
  • 2. Eat as healthy as you possibly can, but let’s be real, chocolate, candy, chips, etc. gets the best of ANYONE. I say this because I feel it’s best to stress, especially in the coming year, that we’re not perfect. Feed your brain fruit, healthy grains, vegetables, calcium and iron-rich foods, etc., but it’s more than okay to go for that chocolate bar every now and then.
  • 3. Sleep. Netflix will save where you last left off on Stranger Things. Hulu will remember where you were at on your movie. Sleep will not. You will NEVER be able to make up for lost sleep, no matter how hard you try. So set yourself a set bedtime that will get you the best amount of sleep that you’ll need to function optimally the next day. Shoot for 7+ hours. Your body needs rest. Put the laptop and phone away, meditate, count sheep, or whatever it is that will help you sleep…and do so. I can’t stress how much sleep affects mental and physical health, and overall function. Don’t take it for granted.
  • 4. There’s a difference between challenging yourself and overwhelming yourself. I am throwing this phrase at you guys in the form of glitter and positive energy as we speak. This is SOOOOOO!!!! IMPORTANT!!!! Challenging yourself is great, but it has its limits. If you want to take an AP class, by all means do so. If you’re planning on taking 4 at one time, check yourself and ask yourself, “Combined with my other commitments, will this overwhelm me?” It’s a simple question, but it’s a very important one. In college, keep in mind the classes you need to take and how many credit hours you think you can feasibly take on. Your mental health is so important, please don’t wear your pretty selves down ✨🌸
  • 5. Give yourself something to look forward to everyday. It can be big, or small. But I’ve found that finding something to look forward to the next day, whether it’d be cracking open a new book, watching a new video your favorite youtuber put out, making a nice breakfast, etc. can really go a long way. We all need a little motivation to get through the day. It’s in the little things, trust me.
  • 6. Find a hobby. Hobbies are so important. They’re great coping mechanisms and ease the stress of work, school, etc. Take some time to find what you’re interested in and start small. Try scrapbooking, or maybe join a fun club on campus. If you’re into cooking, look up some recipes you wouldn’t normally try and try it! Get funky! Take a dance class or go to they gym. Find what suits you. It will help you in the long run.
  • 7. Love yourself. This is easier said and done, obviously, but promoting a positive mental image of yourself is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Cut yourself some slack. It sounds so cheesy, but go look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself one thing you love about yourself. Do it every morning. Or, write it down in a journal or something. Say it to yourself on the bus. Hang with people that make you feel good about yourself and add value to your life. Do things that make you happy. Listen to new music, reward yourself with a new outfit. You guys are all gorgeous ass human beings and I want nothing but the greatest of self-love for you guys ❤️❤️
  • 8. ...and love others, too. Remember your family, and your friends. They can be your greatest support system. Spend as much time with them as possible. Check in with your friends, hang out with them, be there for them. Be attentive at the dinner table with your family, engage in discussion. Take time to check in on your siblings. If you find yourself liking someone and it turns into a budding relationship, assess if the person will add to your happiness and that it is healthy. Also determine if you’ll be able to provide the time, energy, and care that goes into a relationship among the other commitments in your life. If check, check, and check, by all means go ahead. Have a blast 😎😇

Add more ideas below and keep it going!!! I love you all xoxo

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We're starting 2018 with a blast ♡

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bullet journal ideas masterpost

Over 250+ spread ideas!🎊

hoping your dreams are fulfilled, your grades are awesome and your skin is glowing in 2018!

Year in Review

  • highlights / reflection
  • achievements this year
  • lessons learnt / growth as a person
  • things you want to improve on
  • advice you’ve received / given
  • best music/movies/tv shows/etc of the past year
  • friends made during this past year

commonplace journal pages

  • things you’ve discovered during the past year
  • useful tips during the past year
  • odd facts and trivia during the past year
  • topics to explore during the past year
  • questions to ask during the past year

New Year, New You

  • calendar / future log / yearly or monthly logs
  • things to look forward to this year
  • upcoming books/music/movies/tv shows being released this year
  • maslow’s hierarchy of needs self-reflection spread
  • goals / new year’s resolutions + steps to put it into action
  • skills you want to learn this year e.g. coding
  • habits you want to break / habits you want to pick up
  • diary: day-to-day happenings
  • budgets: monthly/yearly budgets
  • inspiration spread for new projects
  • level 10 life: rate areas (academic, personal, mental, physical, spiritual, social, financial) of your life out of 10, and write down goals to improve that rating!
  • monthly overviews (e.g. progress on goals)
  • assignment due dates calendar
  • 18 things to do by the end of 2018

Special Pages for Special Friends

  • business cards from networking events
  • gift ideas for your friends/family/significant other
  • birthday / anniversary calendar
  • emergency contacts / phone numbers of important people
  • friendship journal:
  • memories / moments they were there for you
  • how you met
  • moments you want to share in the future
  • their mbti/hogwarts house
  • their best qualities

Trackers/Logs/______ of the Day

  • gratitude journal - # things you’re grateful for every day
  • habit trackers
  • motivational quotes
  • news headlines / this day in history
  • daily affirmations
  • currently reading / watching / listening to / feeling / eating / wanting etc.
  • time usage (read: wastage) tracker
  • k-drama or tv show episode tracker (always forget what ep I’m up to :S)
  • expenses tracker / tax deductibles
  • dream diary (tracker, plot(?), lucid or not, dream meanings)
  • new album or song releases
  • photo diary / sketch diary
  • weather
  • follower milestones
  • social media post tracker
  • household duties/chores tracker
  • grades tracker
  • year in pixels
  • TIL (today I learned)

civics

  • appointments: dentist, optometrist, doctor, therapist, etc.
  • bills: car / internet / rent etc
  • tax: income statements and work expenses receipts
  • membership/licence renewals

health

  • weight tracker
  • resting heart rate tracker (gives general idea of cardio fitness)
  • water intake tracker sleep log / time to bed / time awake / total hours slept
  • exercise log: number of reps / steps / minutes
  • mood trackers
  • period tracker

Various Creative Spread Ideas

day-to-day / life planning spreads

  • skincare routines
  • perfect/ideal morning routine 
  • self-care reminders
  • exercise routines
  • wishlist
  • bucket list
  • firsts: kiss, date, house, vacation, car, concert, etc.
  • DIYs to attempt
  • savings jar (doodle it!)
  • yearly / monthly recurring tasks
  • usernames/passwords (hints only for security!) 
  • 5 or 10 year plans
  • dream job
  • dream house
  • planning for moving houses
  • dream wedding / planning
  • date ideas
  • make a worse case scenarios primer
  • summary tutorials for your reference e.g. step-by-step tax returns

academic

  • studyblr ideas
  • topics I need to revise
  • finals study timetable/plan
  • aspirations: what you want to be and why / how to get there
  • class timetable
  • assignment ideas
  • project schedules / team meeting dates
  • professors’ emails/office hours
  • assessment results
  • anti-procrastination page
  • motivations to study
  • skills you want to learn or are useful e.g. coding
  • formulas page
  • courses you want to take and their pre-reqs
  • college comparisons
  • back to school shopping list
  • textbook list with prices

language learning

  • vocabulary lists
  • grammar structures
  • media (books/tv shows/movies) to consume in that language

self-reflection / personality traits

  • best and worst characteristics
  • what to be mindful of / what you need to work on
  • mbti types you’re most compatible with 
  • fears and how you want to overcome them
  • letters to your future self (include hopes and dreams)
  • letters to your past self (include achievements and things to be proud of!)
  • inspirational people
  • stress management tips
  • charities to donate to and why you support them
  • volunteering activities

fun, cute, and aesthetic spread ideas

  • things worth staying alive for / getting out of bed for
  • a spread with all the things you were worried about which turned out fine
  • message page from your friends to you
  • “i can’t live without ______”
  • creative crafts spread: tips / equipment / tutorials
  • aesthetic colour moodboards
  • happy / comforting / relaxing / funny things spread 
  • seasons (summer/autumn/winter/spring) spread
  • rainy day spread
  • holidays spreads: christmas / easter / halloween / thanksgiving
  • idioms and proverbs from all different cultures
  • flowers spread: fav flowers, meanings, bouquet/arrangements, press ‘em!
  • crystals spread: fav gemstones (doodle ‘em), meanings
  • succulents spread: fav succulents, terrarium layout ideas
  • coffee/tea spread: paint with coffee / fav blends / best cafes
  • what’s in my bag (doodle it!)
  • outfit ideas / polyvore style collections
  • magazine clippings
  • shower thoughts / hypothetical ideas spread
  • draw my life spread / personal timeline
  • favourite characters e.g. gudetama, kumamon, etc. (doodle ‘em!)
  • interesting words list (ephemeral, mellifluous, serendipity, scintillating etc)
  • ideal date ideas
  • wedding anniversary ideas (like 1st is paper, 25th silver, 30th pearl, 40th ruby, 50th gold, 60th diamond)
  • baby animals spread (duckies, puppies, bunnies!!)

#just bullet journal things

  • bujo spread layouts and devices to try out (e.g. chronodex, parallel time ladder) 
  • key/legend (keep it simple!)
  • colour palettes/swatches
  • washi tape / pens / markers swatches
  • banners / fonts
  • doodles
  • ticket stubs / receipts
  • stickers / stamps
  • cutouts of info brochures
  • pressed flowers
  • calligraphy / brush lettering / handwriting practice
  • favourite stationery

activities

_______ that you want to do* / have done* (kind of bucket list) *watch, read, listen to, try, taste, cook, play etc. 

  • books
  • movies
  • tv shows
  • music
  • hobbies
  • arts/crafts e.g. paper quilling
  • sports e.g. archery
  • how to play / equipment / etc.
  • video games
  • foods
  • activities
  • board games

books / movies / tv shows

  • summary / review
  • favourite characters
  • meaningful moments / moments that made you laugh / cry
  • (for the media critic) artful moments:
  • best descriptive passages
  • best cinematography
  • best action scenes
  • best use of soundtracks
  • (basically moments that make it deserving of awards)

music

  • album reviews
  • favourite songs
  • playlists for every mood and all seasons
  • meaningful lyrics
  • songs you shazamed
  • favourite genres and exemplar songs

kpop

  • reasons why i love my bias / bias wrecker / group
  • letter to your bias
  • comeback concepts / favourite outfits
  • visual/picture tutorials for makeup styles
  • calendar of your favs’ schedules during comeback season
  • in-jokes/memes
  • awards / achievements / records broken / milestones
  • translated lyrics
  • kpop songs vocab lists
  • upcoming releases
  • on this day

art

  • pics of your favourite artworks/artists + write about it
  • art styles you want to emulate
  • explain techniques for different media e.g. watercolour wet-on-wet
  • doodle ideas

astrology

  • natal chart readings/aspects/placements
  • solar return reading for the incoming year / transits
  • synastry / compatibility chart readings
  • constellation/star charts
  • symbol reference page for planets, zodiac signs, aspects

food

  • recipes
  • meal plans
  • shopping lists
  • interesting foods: (doodle ‘em!) taste / texture / smell (e.g. truffles, caviar)
  • cafes/restaurants you want to go to + their specialty dish (photo)
  • cocktails you want to mix/taste (doodle ‘em!)

media

  • interesting articles + moral/ethical issues it prompted you to think about
  • controversial topics on the news and for/against arguments/your thoughts
  • on this day in history
  • fav websites / blogs
  • jokes / puns / pickup lines
  • favourite poems / quotes / short stories

kinaesthetic

  • burn book - write things that make you angry/sad and rip the page out
  • wreck it journal - e.g. colour, scribble, stickers all over this page

travel

  • places to visit
  • travel itinerary
  • cultural parables
  • useful phrases in the language and their meaning
  • travel memories spread: things you did / places you went / selfies
  • postcard collection
  • packing list
  • friendly and not-so-friendly people that you met in foreign lands

writing

  • short story ideas
  • plot brainstorming spreads
  • journal prompts
  • drabbles
  • character designs
  • foreign words which can’t be directly translated into english

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Perfect bullet journal masterpost ♡

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“it doesn’t matter how people see you!”

but it does, doesn’t it. in high school i was “smart but distracted” and “a dropout” and “never in class.” i was seen as flighty, as incapable, as a certified mess. it was true, of course. i never did my homework. i didn’t show up for the test. i had teachers who sighed when i approached their desks: of course you suck was the constant message.

it took me 6 years to graduate college, at which point i was magna cum laude. everyone knew me as the “overachiever” the “group leader” the “of course you did the extra work.” it was odd to me. everyone saw me as organized, efficient, self-sustaining. i was the same person, wasn’t i. just as tired. certainly still mentally ill, even if i was better at handling it. 

in one of my education classes, we’d learn that perception is everything. if you’re a girl, you see yourself as doing worse, even when you’re doing better. it plays into race, too: a phenomenon known as stereotype threat. students frequently rate themselves harder than the professor does. and of course, the ultimate of perception’s abilities: if you tell someone “i expect you’re going to do well,” they do. the same is true of the reverse.

i see a lot of people asking me why representation is such a good thing. or why we need to be careful about our intrinsic feelings. why does it matter, after all, that girls don’t think they belong in STEM. who cares about that one man who came out and said they’re biologically incompatible with it?

there’s a girl i babysat when i was younger. mostly i was there for her little brother. i heard her, late at night, whispering to herself: you’re so stupid, you’re stupid, why can’t you just understand this. it’s not unfamiliar. i remember staring at homework my mental illness wouldn’t let me finish and thinking you’re so stupid, you’re a failure, the world would be better without your burden.

i went from being the person that copied homework to being the person people copied off of. i didn’t suddenly gain an IQ boost. yes, i got a few coping mechanisms that have certainly helped me through. but the fact is: now that people expect me to do good, i do. and it’s still never enough. when i see “100%” on a paper i don’t feel excited. i wonder why i didn’t get a 101. in my heart, i’m faking this.

in my heart, i’m still flighty, still struggling with mental illness, still the girl who can’t sit still. i’m still disorganized, still prone to wanting to run from conflict or the test or the homework i didn’t finish. but my teachers all see me as a gem, a symbol of perfection. here’s where the sad thing comes in: i miss just as much school for my mental illness. but because teachers like me, they let it slip. “you’re a good student,” i hear a lot, “don’t worry about it.” i’ve had teachers wave off entire finals based on my “good girl” category.

i wonder if there’s a girl like me who never got a chance to change her label, and if she’s sitting in class, turning out the same amount of homework. if she misses just as much, if she’s also late on the assignment, if she’s struggling to understand the problems. but she’s still “unorganized,” she’s still “a mess”. and nobody decides she’s worth it to just say “hey, i believe in you. and you can make it out of this.” if, because of the way people see her, she’s certain she’s worthless.

you’re a good person. you’re more than your grades. you can do this. i know you can. i’m proud of you either way. 

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This spoke to me on too many levels...

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The Ultimate Study Masterpost (updated)

I decided to compile EVERY RESOURCE that I have found useful. I hope they help you too!

Motivation/self-discipline

A reality check

self-discipline

Setting smart goals

self-discipline > motivation masterpost

Useful tips cos its not easy

Honestly love this mindset soo much

Burn-out

questions to ask b4 giving up

what to do when u don’t want to study

how to survive a crappy day

When ur burnt out

Sometimes ya just need to take the time for your body

dealing with failure

Fun study tings

These concepts by studyblr always seem to make me want to study

More study moods

And more!

Idk why but these study moods all seem fun to try out/just relate to

hogwarts houses as students

bk 2 skl tips a la harry potter

Organisation

study space hacks

Getting ur shizzle together

Organisation!!

Being organised + studying

weekly scheduling

PLAN UR MONTH HUN

school organisation

How to plan for study

Getting ahead

What to do when you miss class

schedule ur study time

when you have TOO MUCH to do

Productivity

things to do to help you feel productive

productivity 101

types of procrastination and how to stop urself

The ivy lee method for productivity

being productive after school

Being productive in the mornings

Being productive in general

Self care and productivity

Masterposts

Honestly areistotle does the best masterposts

Nifty school masterpost

A studyblr masterpost

Tumblr resources 4 the school year

Masterpost of everything pt 1

And pt 2

Pt1 of a studying masterpost

And pt2

a huge masterpost

Some gr8 masterposts

Some oF THE BEst gcse resources

Good language science and maths resources

Printables

awesome free printables

Academic printables

Bullet journals

starting a bujo

ideas for bujo pages if ur into that

Study

awesome tips 4 studying

Straight from the horse’s mouth (no offense)

Another gr8 round of study tips

When to use what method

Study tips 4 exams

rare stoody tips

Studying smarter

effective studying

Studying successfully in college

study smarter,, not harder,,

study habits in and out of class

Study skills masterpost

Study methods to try this year

Studying like a straight a student

lazy kid’s study guide

Exams

studying for an exam in a short time

Exams don’t have to stink

advice for GCSE students

finals guide

School life

We all have a shit teacher so here’s how to deal with them

how to get a 4.0 and generally do well

tips for high schoolers

how to approach classes

homework help and hints

Foolproof guide to school success

school survival guide

How to get a’s without the frills

secrets of str8 A students

More tips for getting straight a’s

getting straight a’s in uni

Notes

taking efficient notes

Making revision notes

Upgrade yo notes

taking effective class notes

More on notetaking

Taking notes

lecture notes

More notes which is similar to what i do

taking notes from a textbook

Getting straight a’s yet again

Back to school

Making your life a lil bit easier this year ;)

brace urself for the new school year

More back to school

More back to school tips

this is great for back to school

Back to school masterpost there are so many of these but still

Back to school tips that acc help

What to do during summer

another one for the last days of summer

Back 2 skl r u ready??

going to school like a badass

Career/adult stuff

Really good for anything to do with jobs

Template for sending thx after interviews

THE BEST COVER LETTER ADVICE ADDAKFASK

Resume cheat sheet

Great personal statement guide (UCAS)

Bettering urself

how to live a better life

Some things that are easy to forget

Feeling strong and ready for anything

Things to do

Healthier habits

Life cleansing

Health tips to practice regularly

Some suggestions

Relax

productive breaks that AREN’T studying

Cute tips based on the senses

Ways to relax

Treat yo self without breaking the bank

100 tips woah

Style/skincare

Back to school glo up

how to feel like a nymph

how to feel like an ancient empress (my FAV)

how to feel like a faerie queen/king

How to feel like a dryad

How to feel like a princess getting ready for a politically important ball

how to feel like a star maiden

how to be a delicate angel

English

annotating efficiently

annotating a text

writing x characters when u aren’t x

how to get that 8/9 in an english essay

annotating literature

How to annotate an english text

ap lit terms and tips

ap lit review

list of literary techniques

Maths

GCSE maths youtube channels

super tips for maths my (least) fav subject

Science

Awesome for chemistry

lil biology masterpost

science resources

Languages

Spanish filler words

small talk in french

How to get an a in a foreign language

Essays

Essay writing websites for when ur normal program ain’t cutting it

how to structure essays

essay basics

Writing academically

Battling essays like mulan

Writing a 5 paragraph essay

Other subjects

a guide to new spec history

Morning/night routines

study in the morning

before skl checklist

nail dat afterschool routine ya feel?

morning habits to get into

more sleepytime

waking up easily

Morning habits for productivity

Getting up earlier when ur not a morning person

How to wake up

waking up happier :)

get up early and enjoy the day!!

Sleep

Morning and night routine ideas

Better sleep = better health = better grades

Tech

STAY OFF UR PHONE

Gr8 study apps

Food + drink

Recipes for students bc u gotta eat

study snacks

Drinks for diff moods

quick food recipes

5 easy recipes

Music

Some rlly good soundtracks here and also other misc songs

Haven’t tried this but seems cool

when you don’t want to listen to beethoven for the 67569540th time

ambient sounds for writers

melodic studying

concept playlists

Okay so thats pretty much every single useful thing I’ve ever reblogged. If you have any more suggestions please PLEASE let me know because I’m going to constantly update this list and any additions are welcome :)

i’m reupdating after exams with loads more links to replace the ones that don’t work 💕💕

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how to avoid education burnout

  • have 3 achievable goals a day: having a laundry list of things to do everyday is super unrealistic, and you just end up feeling bad about yourself because you didn’t accomplish your goals for the day.
  • leave your sundays open: i love sundays because they’re my day to chill out and catch up on school work that i wasn’t able to finish during the week.
  • recognize when you’re at your emotional limits: forcing yourself to get work done when you are unable to comprehend your study material does not benefit anyone.
  • learn how to say no: people will ask you for your time and it will stretch you to the limit, whether it be at your job, in your extracurriculars, or in your personal life. know when to step back and say no.
  • take care of yourself physically: take breaks, go for walks, shower regularly, get enough sleep, eat healthy, see your friends
  • celebrate your accomplishments: go out to eat with friends after a big exam, indulge in a night off after a busy week with some netflix and wine
  • make a study plan beforehand: it can be daunting to see how much work you need to put in to a class or task beforehand, but this allows you to spread your work evenly so you don’t become overwhelmed.
  • learn how to ask for help: it is very rare that people make it through school, whether it be high school or university or any graduate program, without needing the advice of others or just a kind soul to vent to. find that person.
  • never forget your hobbies: you will need things that keep you sane. if you love to play music, write, play volleyball, or cook, make you sure you don’t lose these things. they will become your escape when times get tough.
  • log off from time to time: it is exhausting to be constantly connected to social media and your email. just physically disconnecting from these for a night to take care of yourself can really help you clear your mind.
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