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[academla]

The Really Big Studying Masterpost

I couldn’t get it together enough to do a graphic or anything, so here goes. Sorry this is massively long but hopefully it will be helpful!

Studying

Review season printables

The lazy kid’s guide to study guides

Studying tips for university

Non-cutesy study tips

How I make my study guides

My study process

How I study for science

Effective study routine for intense classes

How to “study”

50 things to do between your study sessions

Studying: how tos, advice, & tips

Learning styles and study tips

Motivation + tests/studying

My study tips tag

This has some stuff on exams

My exam tag

The pomodoro method

“How can I focus/study effectively?”

Get started studying

General exam/studying tips

Learning styles and study tips

Memorization

Using a mind palace

Memorization

Improving memory

Studying with a terrible memory

Memory tips

Last minute studying

Emergency study plan

More on late studying JIC

3 day study plan

Finals/exams

Oh-crap-finals-are-so-close masterpost

Last minute tips for finals

Ways to reset your mind

Examinations: reminders

The ultimate guide to final exams

Tips to focus on studying (finals)

Exam prep tips

I ran out of time (on a test)

How to remember everything for a test

Exams masterpost

What to do the night before an exam

What to do the night before an exam (2)

Standardized testing

Standardized testing

The imperfect guide on AP classes

Free SAT & AP prep

AP review set printables

Free standardized test prep

AP study resources

AP testing tips and tricks

AP cram packets

#1 tip for AP classes

SAT masterpost

The new SAT

Focus and productivity

Distraction-free studying

Do’s and don’ts of a good study environment

15 things productive people do differently

Concentration masterpost

How to concentrate

Studying 101: how to stay focused, motivated, and on track

How to stay focused

How to deal with being lazy in school

Study tips for the lazy student (1)

Study tips for the lazy student (2)

Being sick, focusing and studying effectively, & maintaining physical and mental health

A day of studying: tips

Productivity with a planner

Summer productivity

Waking up early and refreshed

Holiday productivity

Summer studying

My productivity tag

Burnout / motivation / procrastination

Doing homework when you’re sick

Studying with a lack of motivation

Burnout 101

How to start working when you really don’t feel like it

Got motivation?

General motivation

How to study when you don’t want to

Procrastination

Procrastination advice

Motivation

Motivation advice

Resource for procrastination

A very long list to help you survive school

How to stop procrastinating

24 tips to overcome procrastination

motivation.mp3

Ways to avoid burnout

Motivation (2)

How to self-motivate

My motivation tag

Mental health

Stress relief

Don’t let it ruin your education

Studying with depression

How to find peace as a student

Living and studying with anxiety

How to study with a mental illness

Depression/mental health resources

Managing stress for the overtaxed student

How to be less prickly when stressed

What to do when you don’t get the grades you want

What to do on a bad day

Why it’s okay to fail & how to deal with failure

Dealing with failure

I got a bad grade, now what?

What to do when you get a bad grade

Feel better

How to find peace as a student

How to love yourself

Calming and fun websites

Anxiety and negativity

A beginner’s guide to meditation

Taking finals with mental illness

My mental health tag

Self care

How to take care of yourself when you’re sick

How to stay healthy in inhospitable weather

Healthy studying

For people who struggle with self care, etc.

Self care cheat sheet

Finals self care (1)

All the self care

Small ways to improve your life

A self care masterpost to help you get through school

Finals self care (2)

Balancing a healthy lifestyle with studying

Hotlines/self care refs

101 self care ideas

My self care tag

+ self promotion (bc everyone seems to be doing this)

A masterpost of masterposts

College masterpost

Note taking masterpost

How to be the best student you can be

My study process

Lecture tips

Coping with obsession

Confidence

Money masterpost

My YouTube (not a studytube)

My Instagram (not a studygram)

[greenstudies]

Aesthetics and plans for seasons

I really like the idea of living aligned with nature and the changing seasons. Plus I like bringing specific aesthetics into it. So here have this weird mix of a post:

Spring 🌺 rejuvenate

Clean up and declutter

Things to wear: hoodies, leggings, pastel colours

Start going for walks/runs

Wake up earlierThings to drink: white tea, green tea

Get new plants and flowers

Focus on physical self care

Go cycling

Listen to new pop music (or this spring playlist I made *wink*)

Change hairstyle/get a haircut

Summer 🌞 hustle

Things to wear: dresses, skirts, light shirts

Focus on physical activity and getting in shape

Focus on work and goals

Eat breakfast outside

Things to drink: lemonade, mohito, iced tea, milkshakes

Things to eat: fruit, salads, ice cream

Pick flowers and plant flowers/plants

Do yoga/exercise outside

Spend nights outside

Hang out with friends as much as possible

Listen to uplifting music (I have two playlists even! 1, 2)

Autumn 🍁 nest

Things to wear: sweaters, stockings, thick socks, scarves

Things to drink: black tea, hot cocoa

Things to eat: apples, cakes

Bake with apples

Read more

Sit outside watching the rain

Focus on orange, red, brown and yellow

Listen to folk and generally calm music (this self promoting is ugh)

Burn candles

Listen to podcasts

Watch tv shows: Gimlore Girls, Friends

Winter 🎄 hybernate

Things to drink: black tea with milk, fruit tea, cocoa

Bake Christmas cookies

Listen to christmas music (I am embarassing myself at this point)

Burn candles

Decorate for christmas

Watch more movies: Home Alone, The Grinch, Harry Potter

Things to wear: hats, scarves, gloves

Focus on mental health and physical rest

Facetime friends

Host cozy parties inside

[moonsaga]

[lustrousbratz]

🦋Guide to super soft Skin🦋

1. Exfoliate!!!!

I'd recommend exfoliating your body minimum twice a week. I personally exfoliate every other day but some people can't do the same as often, so find out what your body reacts well to. Exfoliating will brighten the skin, help to remove texture, improve "strawberry skin" and just leave you with soft skin overall!

• Shower gloves

Using shower gloves is the easiest to exfoliate. Lather up your soap or body wash of choice and use your gloves to clean your body the same way you would with a rag. You can find these at the dollar store or drugstore.

• Sugar/grain scrubs!

Sugar scrubs are very popular and well known to almost everyone that knows about exfoliating. You can either buy one (I'd reccomend Treehut shea sugar scrub) or make one at home using brown sugar, coconut/olive oil, and vanilla essence to smell like a cupcake:)

• Chemical Exfoliators

There are lotions and cleansers that contain lactic acid which are great for removing dead skin gradually. My mom swears by dermalac lotion as it prevents her from getting scaly, dry skin. There a plenty of similar lotions on the market, so research and find one that resonates.

2. Moisturize babygirl!

You need to moisturize daily after you get out of the shower etc.

No more ashy knees and ankles!!

I have very dry skin so as soon as i get out of the shower, I use a "base" moisturizer first. This is usually a thick body butter like cocoa butter or shea butter. I then follow that with a scented lotion of my choice. I like all of the scents from Hempz for this (wouldn't reccomend for moisture).

3. Eat clean!

Drink minimum 2 litres of water, eat your fruits+veggies and take your vitamins.

I know everyone says this but it's true. If you give your body the nutrients it needs, you'll glow from within:)

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I hope that this was helpful to someone out there. ttyl loves💕

[wholeheartedsuggestions]

stopping to work on your mental health is never a waste of time

[flowerais-deactivated20211031]

Things you don’t believe yet but are true:

- you will make it through this

- your struggles are very real

- your pain is real

- you’re worth the trouble of getting help

- you’re worth the effort

- you’re not a burden

- you deserve to be here

- anxiety lies to you

- depression lies to you

- anger lies to you

- loneliness lies to you

- disorders lie to you

- insecurities lie to you

- you are not a failure

- you are not a bad person

- you are not meant to be alone

- you are not ugly

- you’re not useless 

- you are not worthless

- you are loved

- you are good enough

- you are valuable

- you are beautiful

- nothing can replace you

- no one can replace you

- you make people happy

- you make people smile

- you give great hugs

- you changed people for the better

- you brighten someone’s day

- dogs love you too

- you are cute

- you are intelligent

- you are appreciated

- you deserve so many warm hugs

- you deserve affection

- you deserve to be a priority

- you deserve new beginnings

- you deserve to stop hurting yourself

- you deserve to forgive yourself

- you deserve things that are too good to be true

- you deserve lasting happiness

- you deserve a life worth living

- you will meet new people

- you will go to new places

- you will find your way again

- you will find a new home

- you will find belonging

- you will find meaning 

- you will find new things to obsess over

- you will find new passions

- you will fall in love again

- you will learn from mistakes

- you will have realizations

- you will grow

- your best is yet to come

- your problems will lose 

- you will love yourself

- you will accept things you can’t change 

- you will care about yourself again

- you will be happy 

- you will achieve great things

- every part of you will heal

- love will come back

- happiness will come back

- peace will come back

- excitement will come back

- good things and blue skies will come back

- you will get another chance

- your future is bright

- you will reach your goals

- you will pass that test

- you will overcome your fears

- you will get better

- you will heal completely

- you will be stronger

- you will find a way

- this will pass

- things will get easier

- keep trying

- you’re growing from this

- you’re doing amazing 💛

[jayydaamariee-deactivated202208]

my page is pro black as fuck, pro gay as fuck, pro-hoe, pro sex work, and pro-choice! if you’re fatphobic, transphobic, or all lives matter, UNFOLLOW ME.

[just-positive-thingys]

If no one has told you today:

🌻 I’m so proud of you

🌻 Just concentrate on your breathing, it will be okay

🌻 You deserve happiness

🌻 You are not your mental illness

🌻 You deserve to recover

🌻 I’m super proud of you

🌻 I love you

🌻 If I could, I would hug each and every one of you

🌻 Please eat something today and make sure to drink some water. If you are tired, take a nap

🌻 Please look after yourself

🌻 You deserve love

[babysandwichkoala]

i never see any positivity for people with “bad” teeth so

dear everyone with a noticeable gap in their teeth, or with big overbites or underbites, or teeth that follow no pattern at all, all yall who got teased and now can’t smile an open mouth without feeling nervous, all who couldn’t get braces for one reason or another and those who had to go through them: you’re beautiful and amazing and perfect just how you are

[bumblin-bees]

🌿✨🥧☕️✍🏻things to do while isolated. ✍🏻☕️🥧✨🌿

clean. take the time to tidy and scrub your home, and get to those things you’ve been neglecting (like the floor. or is that just me?)

self care. make a face/hair mask, drink something you enjoy, paint your nails, do a puzzle, etc. just take some time for yourself.

try a new recipe. use up ingredients close to expiry to avoid waste!

start a project. build that birdhouse you’ve been thinking about, or start that big painting you didn’t have time for previously. learn to play a new song.

exercise. youtube is your friend for bodyweight fitness, yoga, and workout routines. or just dance your heart out.

make a change. wanting to start rising earlier or cutting back in caffeine? perfect time to readjust and reevaluate your structure.

reconnect. skype that old friend you’ve been thinking about. send some memes to your mutuals online. do those ask games and challenges.

learn. make progress on a language or teach yourself how to code. listen to insightful audiobooks and stimulate your brain.

stay safe, smart, and hygienic!

[saintacephale]

❀ quarantine tips for people who deal with mental illnesses ❀

- try to enjoy the sun as much as you can!! even if it’s to open your window to let some daylight and fresh air in!

- try to get dressed every morning, even if it’s to change from your pajamas to a hoodie and leggings. believe me, it does make a change

- make a list of activities that usually keep your mind busy

- being close to your pets helps a lot

- try to meditate everyday, it’s super beneficial

- i know it’s hard (specially because our bodies are way less tired) but try to go to sleep at the same hour everyday and keep a concise sleeping schedule

- don’t force yourself to be extra productive just because you are at home, let your mind and your body rest

- try to keep contact with your loved ones and talk to them regulary (keeping a list of people you want to text/call everyday also helps)

- trying sensorial hobbies help a lot during this time, specially if you suffer from dissociation or if you feel out of touch with reality lately. embroidery, playing an instrument, painting, gardening... you name it!

- writing a list every single day of things that happened that day that you are grateful for helps a LOT

- if you are too tired to exercice, yoga helps

- try to be kind to yourself. you deserve as much love as anyone else

note: my private messages are always open to whoever needs to talk or if you simply need a distraction. you are so loved and strong. you’ve got this ♡

[dying-poet-deactivated20200804]

tag yourself as types of people during quarantine:

type 1: self care queen, makes advice posts for other people, prolly knows how to cook rlly well, def has a good skincare routine going, bonding w their pets, goes for daily walks, picked up a new hobby to have something to do, fting with their friends all the time, does makeup to pass the time

type 2: actually knows the Fax about covid, reading a lot and listening to the news, sings the song when they wash their hands, actually takes online school seriously, maintains a routine to stay sane, podcasts playing all day long, works out every day, prolly like practicing doing their hair or nails

type 3: sleep schedule is gone by day two, has lost all track of time, microwave meals, binge watches tv while dozing off, tries to do some housework, really needs some sun tho, not rlly stir crazy but theyre Anxious, cant remember when they last washed their hair, animal crossing has Consumed them

type 4: set a lot of goals and has met None of them, losing it wo their friends, paces around the house a lot, listening to music 24/7, survives on snack food only, scrolling thru social media for hours at a time, "i didnt exercise before why would i now", probably has started talking to themselves

type 5: is dying but in a very fun sexy way, prolly had to move back in w their fam, fucking despises all of them, bitching 24/7, definitely developing a drinking or drug problem, ignoring onling school and actin like its still break, naps for dayz, has been wearing the same pjs for 6 days

[1-800-hoe-tips]

type 5 all the way 😭

[greenstudies]

Things to do at home

While we are all just stuck home, I decided to compile a bunch of ideas what to do:

Cook or learn to cook

Meditate

Stretch

Work out (I recommend blogilates!)

Take care of plants (repot them…) or if you have a garden then work there

Clean

Tidy and declutter using the konmari method

Read

Watch movies

Start a new series

Sew

Embroidery

Alter clothes

Make new outfits

Write

Draw

Learn a new skill

Research things you are interested in (minimalism, witchcraft..)

Teach your pet a new trick

Play around with make up

Detox (coffee, make up…)

Indoor photography

Sexy stuff (alone or with your partner)

Redecorate

Journal

Create new music playlist

Have you ever tried just existing in silence for 5 minutes?

Build a pillow fort

Find a new favourite channel

Do some yoga

Try bullet journaling

Have a self-care day

Play video games

Learn a dance choreo from youtube

Walk around naked

Learn to sing a whole song

Look for new music

Call your friends and family

Fix what needs fixing

Feel free to add more ideas!

[sunflorally]

don’t be hard on yourself during quarantine. it’s okay if you aren’t being productive. it’s okay if you’re not feeling inspired. it’s okay if you’ve been sleeping in. its okay if your grades aren’t great. its okay if you’re unmotivated. it’s okay if you aren’t exercising daily. it’s okay if you’re eating more than usual. it’s okay if you’re gaining weight. your routine is different than what you were accustomed to. your life has taken a change. it’s only normal that your habits and behaviors do, too. with that being said though, please remember to take care of yourselves. sometimes too much (or too little) of something can seriously affect your mental health. while however you’re handling quarantine is fine, consider diversifying what you do every now and then as an act of self-care if you feel yourself slipping into a depressive or anxious state. this could be anything: from taking a bath, drawing a picture, or going outside, to baking a treat, playing an instrument, or finishing a show—anything you haven’t done in awhile. sometimes switching things up helps combat negativity; breaking a physical cycle can affect a mental one.

[1-800-hoe-tips]

Hi guys! I know I’m mostly a self care blog, but I’ve been making music lately and I would really appreciate if you guys listened to my song and shared it 🥺 thank u sm (listen on SoundCloud so I can get plays 🤪🤪)

[inkflowergarden]

[1-800-hoe-tips]

thanks for 6k bbs 🥺🖤🖤 + a pic of me lol

go follow my Instagram @mikaelapilar or else 😡🥵