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Amy • 20 • ISFJ • Ravenclaw main blog: unevenodds this is me trying to get my life together

[crimefighterphd]

Quick reminder, especially for you younger undergrads: Discipline is a skill, not a character trait. And just like any skill, it can be practiced and improved upon incrementally. Try not to get discouraged if you have a day, or multiple days, where you are less disciplined than you would like or need to be. Don’t quit. Don’t spend the next week binging Netflix because you think it’s a hopeless endeavour. Just get up the next day and try again. Each day you try is more practice, and each day you practice, you’ll get a little bit better, and that continual improvement will pay dividends in the long run.

Keep at it.

[stcrlghts]

latin phrases worth knowing:

(in case you wanted to know because i fucking love this language) 

ad astra per aspera - to the stars through difficulties 

alis volat propriis - he flies by his own wings 

amantium irae amoris integratio est - the quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love 

ars longa, vita brevis - art is long, life is short 

aut insanity homo, aut versus facit - the fellow is either mad or he is composing verses 

dum spiro spero - while I breathe, I hope 

ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem - with the sword, she seeks peace under liberty 

exigo a me non ut optimus par sim sed ut malis melior - I require myself not to be equal to the best, but to be better than the bad

experiential docet - experience teaches 

helluo librorum - a glutton for books (bookworm) 

in libras libertas - in books, freedom 

littera scripta manet - the written letter lasts 

mens regnum bona possidet - an honest heart is a kingdom in itself 

mirabile dictu - wonderful to say 

nullus est liber tam malus ut non aliqua parte prosit - there is no book so bad that it is not profitable in some part 

omnia iam fient quae posse negabam - everything which I used to say could not happen, will happen now 

poeta nascitur, non fit - the poet is born, not made 

qui dedit benificium taceat; narrat qui accepit - let him who has done a good deed be silent; let him who has received it tell it 

saepe ne utile quidem est scire quid futurum sit - often, it is not advantageous to know what will be 

sedit qui timuit ne non succederet - he who feared he would not succeed sat still 

si vis pacem, para bellum - if you want peace, prepare for war 

struit insidias lacrimis cum feminia plorat - when a woman weeps, she is setting traps with her tears 

sub rosa - under the rose 

trahimir omnes laudis studio - we are led on by our eagerness for praise

urbem latericium invenit, marmoream reliquit - he found the city a city of bricks; he left it a city of marble 

ut incepit fidelis sic permanet - as loyal as she began, so she remains

[asexualbookbird]

me: look at this book i just bought!

someone: ive been meaning to read that let me know how it is!

me: bold of you to assume i’ll read this right away and not let it sit on my shelf for ten years

[lexeries]

This is how the inside of my weekly spread looked like. Drawing small objects really test your patience. I drew the foot print in pencil first then coloured it in but in the middle I really wanted to just use a pen.

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gm ✨

[lillastudies-blog]

Busy busy busy

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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.

[amystudy]

days 39, 40, & 41/100

11.15.2017// yesterday i️ had my persuasive speech and i️ think that it went really well! definitely glad to be done with it anyway. now i’ve just got my research paper to worry about before break! i’m looking at the battle of saratoga vs the battle of kings mountain as a turning point in the american revolution. hoping to be halfway done by the end of today!

[amystudy]

days 37 & 38/100

11.12.2017// had a super long study session in the library today and got shit done ✅ feeling a lot more prepared for this week but still excited for thanksgiving break!

🎧Lewis Watson

[samsstudygram]

tips for public speaking

take a deep breath

it’ll be over before you know it 

pretend like you’re obama (it’ll help you talk slower)

stand up straight

in a class setting, people don’t typically pay attention anyways so it’s not like your classmates are watching your every move. they don’t care.

don’t lock your knees

bring up a note card with important topics or quotes

make eye contact if you can

or look at people’s hair. it’ll make it seem like you’re making eye contact, but it’ll be less awkward

don’t memorize your entire speech. instead, memorize a couple bullet points of topics you need to hit

project your voice as if you’re speaking to someone sitting in the back of the room

talk with your hands to help you feel more warm and welcoming

don’t put your hands in your pockets

walk around a bit, but let it come organically. don’t force it.

don’t bounce one leg the whole time, it’s distracting

spit out your gum

smile

don’t eat a big meal prior

if you have to present for a certain number of minutes, have a friend sit in the back of the room and hold up finger signs for how many minutes you’ve been up there

don’t wear loud jewelry

practice your presentation/speech to a friend or family member who is unfamiliar with the material. if they don’t understand your presentation or don’t follow, you need to be more detailed

stick to the built-in themes on power point. yes, colors are pretty, but some color combos can be hard to read, and you won’t know it until it’s up on a big screen/projector.

put pictures in your power point. they’re more entertaining to look at than a paragraph of text.

speak with formal language. stay away from curse words and slang.

remember that everyone in your class is going through the same stress.

if you absolutely cannot handle the idea of public speaking, talk to your teacher and see if it’s okay for you to do your presentation after class.

it’ll be okay.

you got this.

[amystudy]

days 35 & 36/100 11.10.2017 // finished my speech outline tonight! now i have all weekend to practice before i give it on tuesday. happy for the weekend, but even more excited for thanksgiving break after next week! i’m going to be so much less stressed 🙌🏼

[amystudy]

day 34/100

11.08.2017// i have my persuasive speech in a week that i have to give so i’m trying to go ahead and plan that. of course teddy makes it so much harder to concentrate

[stillstudies]

shitty advice of a college student. (part two)

(read part one here.)

sit where you’ll pay attention. sometimes this doesn’t necessarily mean sitting in the very front; personally, I like to sit more in the middle. it gives me a good view of my professor and at the same time makes me feel a lot less self-conscious.

not sure about shit? talk to your professor. email your professor. clarify things and show that you’re a student who cares about more than just showing up.

get to class on time!!!

when you email professors always say THANK YOU for their time and help! remember that they’re not required to put in extra time to help you; but the good ones just do. make these people love you!!! a good relationship could turn your B+ into an A- at the end of the semester.

reaching out to both your classmates and your professor when you’re absent is your responsibility.

please eat. and drink water. everyday. I mean it.

being a good student means that you will have shitty days. a lot of them. sometimes things go wrong, or you have more work than you can handle, or you end up getting a C on a quiz you thought you studied your ass off for. that’s okay. life happens. shit happens. let yourself feel shitty sometimes.

once again: let yourself feel shitty sometimes.

unless you want to die, don’t cram for your exams!! plan ahead. study a little bit every day so that the information is retained and you don’t have to study as much the night before. the process works. planning ahead will actually make you work less. trust me.

know that mistakes happen and life goes on. sometimes there’s just nothing you can do to change something. acknowledge that you’ve done everything you could, it was worth trying, and move on. mistakes happen so we can learn from them. 

be realistic with your daily to-do list. if you spent all night studying your ass off for that mid-term and you know that you won’t have the mental energy to get a whole list of things done the next day, then they can wait! pace yourself and get done as much as you are capable of doing in one sitting.

you don’t have to look gorg going to class but if putting together daily looks and getting ur face beat gives you that motivation to go to school than you go girl!!!!

it does not matter if another student your age seems like they have it all together; because chances are, they don’t. no one does. we are all struggling to get shit done. we all have our own journeys. it is not a competition. no path is more valuable than another.

stress doesn’t mean you’re entitled to being an asshole. the people in your life probably know that you have a lot on your plate. they’re trying to live their lives as hard as you are. don’t be a dick about it.

[artemistudying]

playlists for different moods

😰 stressed 

soothing a stressful mind

pandoras box

when you’re stressed, depressed, or just mess

caalllmm down

locked in your room

active brain, tired body

sad & stressed

stressed and depressed

nothing can hurt you

stressed, depressed and not even well-dressed

😠 angry 

i didn’t come to talk

you think i need you but i dont

teenage angst tones

ivy’s list

there will be no tenderness

cleanse me from thy idiocy

we are the children that fell from grace

😞 sad 

mythology of the earth

love songs for those who feel unloved

sad

where do broken hearts go?

you’re not mine and i’m not yours

the love letter you never sent

there’s stardust in your veins..

i’m gone and you’re still there

you must be my once in a lifetime

just breathe

don’t pull me under to drown

you’re gone and i want you back

sad sleepy songs 

soothing

😴 sleepy

to live is the rarest thing;

for those days

she has constellations written on her skin

and i waited all night for you to come, but you never did

sleep……

to the stars who i listen, and the dreams that are answered

the world is a book..

once upon a dream

i dream of far off lands

relaxed and in love

study/sleep

the sound of serenity

amazing classics;

breathe me in

rain makes most things better

time to hit the pillows

😛 energetic

this right here is my type of party

give everything or die trying

the ultimate kpop workout

yoga flow

the only exercise playlist you’ll ever need

sweat it out

may the bass be with you

instrumental caffeine

train hard (edm edition)

for your first and only time in the gym

don´t listen to this, because you have no guts

you can do it!

i can and i will

warrior tracks

😌 calm 

breathe

sleep by rivers

the sound of serenity

for those days

just a light year from us

fragmentary self

a long misty road

01. relax

mythology of the earth

bedridden

in a sentimental mood

aim for the sky

aim for the sky | vol 2

wanderlust

calming sleep aid

chilling like a mrmaid vol. 1

chilling like a mrmaid vol. 2

la tristesse durera toujours

escape

misty mornings;

fall sunday mornings

soothing

wake up slowly

sunsets & long drives

with enough intensity

☺️ happy

the sun will rise like it always does

summer vibes

the tunes

indie feel good

let’s go to the beach

set my soul on fire

happy time machine

just be happy

undiscovered beauties

vibe 2 this

back to mine

it’s all a-okay

2016 vibey house music

summer of ‘17

come and walk on the wild side

sunny afternoon

wander on

summer cruises

darling, it’s your move

if you wanna stay

whistle while you work

wavy

running through the trees

🙃 study

cuddles and studies

smiling, studying on spring mornings

autumn leaves and warm tea

whatever happens tomorrow, we had today.

drown the noise

please study, you’re failing.

to live is the rarest thing;

study/sleep

i can smell the summer in the air

dreams

to the stars who i listen, and the dreams that are answered

sleep by rivers

to dust

spring serenity

i dream of far off lands

the love letter you never sent

coffeehouse

to the moon and back

with all my heart and soul

it’s time to study honey

for the reader, the writer and the dreamer

studio ghibli study playlist

study

amazing classics;

for those days

neon shadows

songs to enjoy fall to

a little insanity to do great dreams

crave you

II. thou shalt not procrastinate

some memories never leave your bones. like salt in the sea

the study piano mix

you set me on fire

piano

apple cider and clear night skies

[studynostalgic]

um i love playlists thank u v much nidhi

[amystudy]

day 33/100 11.07.2017// really trying my best to stay ahead of schedule for next week! i’m still in the beginning phases of all my projects, but hey, it’s progress! ft. my favorite sweater and sister’s mug currently reading 1777: Turning Point at Saratoga for my world history research paper!

[weloudbeardstudents-blog]

Sites I visit when I need a mental break

These are what I use when I need a break at work or from studying. I like them because they usually take just enough time for me to enjoy without feeling super guilty.

Commaful: stories are super short and perfect for quick breaks. they have everything from fanfiction to poetry. try to stick to just one tho otherwise you’ll get sucked in Bouncy Balls: Bounce balls. The most mindless thing ever. just bouncy, bouncy, bouncy Mental Floss: learn epic stuff. you’ll learn everything from pop culture to tech to history and more!! short and fun Don’t Even Reply: I started reading this and couldn’t stop laughing at work…it’s some dude trolling people on craigslist. i can’t….stop….laughing…. This Is My Website Now: Fun little games, takes just a few minutes but great for a break Oddee: REALLY REALLY weird stories Pixel Thoughts: this is more when you have a tough day or a rough time. a short little meditation fixes everything right up! Silk: Create dreamy works of art with your mouse. Have fun subconsciously drawing genitalia. Akinator, The Web Genius: This magical genie thing that is stuck in your computer and can read minds. It was 2/3 for me. not bad!

WARNING: I am not responsible for late homework assignments, missed quotes, or deadlines

[zanysweets93-blog]

I read Commaful and Don’t Even Reply every day lmao. reddit is also really good

[amystudy]

days 31 & 32/100 11.06.2017// yesterday i was really productive and got stuff done so i’m trying to carry that over into today. this week i don’t have too much going on, but next week is going to be rough. but then it’s thanksgiving break and i can relax! currently loving the colors around campus 🍂