hi, I'm also started to learn language, Japanese, can you make a lil info how you started..
Love you 💗 💓
hi anonie! ☺️ honestly, imo the best way to start things is to not overthink it — this is something you've never learned before, so of course you might not know the best way for you to learn it right off the bat.
i have friends who learned japanese through workbooks and paid classes, friends who moved to Japan specifically to learn, friends who like me just started using Duolingo before their vacation there, and those who just learn through anime. the key is finding/crafting the method that works best for you.
⏰ how to make it a daily habit (practice makes perfect it easy!)
💪 how to motivate yourself (a trip to Japan? a dream job? an anime? something else?)
📈 how to track progress and drive growth (ok, so you do need a little planning, but not too far ahead because things will change)
(further examples/elaboration under the cut 👇)
how i make language learning a daily habit:
🦉 an app for easy bite-sized lessons (it doesn't have to be Duolingo, there are many alternatives popping up now that you can readily find with a simple Google search, especially if you already have a specific target language)
✏️ handwriting practice (doubles as review, i do it on paper because it feels more natural and like it really sinks into my brain that way)
🎧 listening to short contents on YouTube like vlogs or podcasts or music (most times i'm not even actively trying to learn the language, i'm just passively listening and absorbing and then i'll suddenly realize — oh, i know that word! i understand that phrase! and it's so fun and motivating too)
how i motivate myself:
🎯 have both a long-term and short-term motivation
🏹 long-term examples: a trip, a goal of communicating better with friends, an idea of your future self that is fluent 😌
🤯 short-term examples: an anime episode, a learning streak, low-key bragging about learning to others 🙈
how i track progress and drive growth:
📒 ok, so i said don't overthink and just start, but once you progress a bit in your learning you'll start to notice certain aspects of the language that come easy and others that don't, so you have to make space in your study plan for those — even if your teacher / the workbook or app you're following doesn't
🧠 e.g. i'm terrible at memorizing new vocabulary and more complex grammar patterns end up confusing me, so when i encounter those, i study them repeatedly and try to expose myself to as many examples in different contexts and mediums as possible
💻 if you're ever stuck when understanding something, just be resourceful — ask Google, translation apps, forums, more advanced Japanese studyblrs on here
📝 so that's how i make sure i'm not stagnating and always learning and growing although i'm mostly self-taught. one thing i'm still working on is how to get better at tracking my progress more concretely beyond a personal feeling of accomplishment and ease when i try to understand or be understood in my target languages. apps are also good for this, or if you take/study for the JLPT (i just don't want to because of my testing anxiety lol)
💌: this was uh, more than a lil info, but hope this helps! 頑張って!! できる!
the basics are important because they form the foundation of our overall well-being. sticking to basic healthy habits like good sleep, nutrition, and exercise creates a stable routine that supports long-term health. focusing on the basics helps prevent many health issues before they start, reducing the need for more complex treatments later. simple practices like staying hydrated and getting enough rest can significantly improve your cognitive function and emotional stability. basic self-care activities, such as taking breaks and connecting with others, help manage stress and prevent burnout. moreover, basic habits are easier to maintain over time, making it more likely you’ll stick with them and see lasting benefits.
Starting the day with coffee in bed while reading a book. (I'm not reading T_T lots of homework!! <3)
Open your curtains and windows and let the fresh autumn air fill your room...
Baking cinnamon rolls.
Play your favourite playlist in the background to set the mood
Have a big breakfast with your friends or family (my family has a tradition of brunching every Sunday!!)
Preparing for the week ahead: Check your calendar, plan a cute outfit, tidy your space, and finish your homework.
Sweet-scented candles to establish a cosy atmosphere <3
Investing some time in your hobbies
Going for a walk while wearing your cosiest knitted sweater
Time for some self-care: a long and relaxing bubble bath, moisturising, hair care, skin care, facial mask… the whole routine!!
Call a friend and maybe make some fun plans for the week ahead... maybe a cosy coffee date, going to the bookstore together, or going to a museum on a rainy day? :)
Have cosy and calm evening tea
Fresh sheets and soft blankets...
Going to sleep early so you will be recharged and refreshed on Monday morning... <3
Happy September Angel, I wish all of you the cosiest and happiest month!! As always, feel free to share your own suggestions or favourite Sunday activities in the comments!! <33
I want to make something really clear that I think Anti-Choice people have failed to understand that Pro Choicers definitely saw coming.
An exception for Rape, Life of the Mother, and Incest mean nothing when you have to prove it in a court of law, or get a team of lawyers and judges to sign off on it which can take weeks or even months.
Weeks a person dying hasn't got. Women are now dying. Actually dying. Because hospitals legally could not save their lives until they could wake up a judge and get their lawyers, and another sides lawyers awake and up and figured out if it was actually necessary or not. All people with no understanding of medicine, and no attatchment to the person suffering who simply doesn't want to die.
There's a lot more I could cover, like the increase in illegal abortion, abortion tourism, the massive increase in infant abandonment... but I'm going to leave it here.
People are dying. People who should be alive. Who would be alive if abortion was legal and the hospital could have simply treated their patient without waiting for a dozen men with no medical experience in another building to decide if their patient actually needs treatment or not. And yes they do have to wait. Because if they don't they get charged with murder for trying to save a life.
Your policies are killing people. Not theoretical people. Not fetuses with no conscious thought or pain. Adults with lives. Teenagers with a whole life ahead of them. Mothers with children who need them. Real people with conscious thought, with fear, with pain. People who meet every definition of personhood.
if this post reaches your dashboard, consider it a reminder that you have your whole life ahead of you. you still have plenty of time even if it feels like you're running out of time right now. don't let your anxiety trick you
doomscrolling, the habit of endlessly scrolling through negative news on your phone or computer, will not only destroy your personality and character but it is detrimental to your mental health. many people are trapped in the habit but do not release the insane effect that even half an hour has on their psyche.
you literally have a whole life to live! why are you wasting it!
and so, here are some tips to help you break this negative compulsion:
1. set time limits
use apps or built-in phone features to set time limits on social media and news apps. this can help you become more aware of how much time you’re spending and encourage you to take breaks.
2. schedule specific times for news
designate specific times of the day to check the news, rather than constantly throughout the day. this can help you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
3. practice mindfulness
engage in mindfulness practices like meditation or deep breathing exercises. this can help you stay present and reduce the urge to doomscroll.
4. seek out positive content
balance negative news with positive stories or uplifting content. follow accounts that share good news or inspiring stories.
5. engage in other (offline) activities
find alternative activities to replace doomscrolling, such as reading a book, exercising, or spending time with friends and family. keeping busy with other interests can reduce the temptation to scroll.
6. use thought-stopping techniques
when you catch yourself doomscrolling, use a thought-stopping technique like saying “stop” out loud or visualizing a stop sign. this can help interrupt the behavior and redirect your focus.
7. limit notifications
turn off non-essential notifications on your phone to reduce the constant influx of news alerts. this can help you control when and how you consume information.
8. reflect on your feelings
take a moment to reflect on how doomscrolling makes you feel. recognizing the negative impact it has on your mood can motivate you to change the habit.
9. set goals for screen-free time
establish goals for spending time away from screens, such as having screen-free meals or dedicating certain hours of the day to offline activities.
10. seek support
talk to friends or family about your efforts to reduce doomscrolling. having support can make it easier to stick to your goals and find healthier ways to stay informed.
bonus. change your mindset
instead of apathy and not caring about your mental health and character, try to grow and build yourself as a person; learn to love yourself. one trick that i use to stop myself if i ever start to rot is reminding myself that i am a creator and not a consumer. this identity reinforcement allows me to simply ignore the doom scrolling urge.
implementing these strategies can help you break the habit of doomscrolling and improve your overall well-being. i wish you luck on your development journey!
In a case brought by the Center and its partners, court rules North Dakota’s near-total abortion ban unconstitutional. In case brought by th
"Abortion will again be legal in North Dakota after a state court ruled yesterday [September 12, 2024] that the state’s near-total abortion ban is unconstitutional. The case challenging the ban was brought by the Center for Reproductive Rights and its partners on behalf of a North Dakota abortion provider and its physicians.
Abortion has been illegal in North Dakota since April 2023, when the ban took effect.
“This is a win for reproductive freedom, and means it is now much safer to be pregnant in North Dakota,” says Meetra Mehdizadeh, staff attorney at the Center. “Hospitals and doctors no longer have their hands tied and can provide abortions to patients with complications.”
According to the ruling, North Dakota’s abortion ban violates the state constitution due to its narrow and vague exceptions and because the ban violates the right to reproductive autonomy.
The opinion by Judge Bruce Romanickstated, “The North Dakota Constitution guarantees each individual, including women, the fundamental right to make medical judgments affecting his or her bodily integrity, health, and autonomy, in consultation with a chosen health care provider free from government interference. This section necessarily and more specifically protects a woman’s right to procreative autonomy—including to seek and obtain a pre-viability abortion.”
[Note: In a delicious irony, this is probably one of the state constitutional amendments that passed as a "right to healthcare choice" in an effort to gut Obamacare. Whoops! Backfired! Source)
Tammi Kromenaker, Director of Red River Women’s Clinic, a plaintiff in the case, said, “Today’s decision gives me hope. I feel like the court heard us when we raised our voices against a law that not only ran counter to our state constitution but was too vague for physicians to interpret and which prevented them from providing the high-quality care that our communities are entitled to.”
“Abortion is lifesaving health care; it should not be a crime. I look forward to a new future in North Dakota and hope our lawmakers will finally give up on their crusade to force pregnancy on people against their will,” added Kromenaker.
The abortion ban will be enjoined in the coming days and the ruling is likely to be appealed...
The Center is currently litigating several more cases seeking to clarify the “medical emergency” exceptions under state abortion bans and to broaden the circumstances in which physicians can provide abortions. The cases were brought on behalf of physicians and dozens of women denied abortion care despite facing dangerous and severe pregnancy complications. Read about those medical exceptions cases here."
-via Center for Reproductive Rights, September 13, 2024
one of my favorite podcasts. One of two hosts plus a historian spend around 45min talking about one event in history. They start out with a skit giving an introduction to the topic and always include interviews with experts. It's nicely done and I like that they jump around history, talking about big and small events.
