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sarah | seven-teen | grad class of ‘21 | icon by @softlyicons

[academicsoftie]

"One of the most prevalent obstacles in our ability to heal and self-actualise is when our productivity is tied to our worthiness."

I think the studyblr community especially needs to hear this. You don't have to be productive all the time, you need rest. Recovering from internalised capitalism means unpicking all the messages from family, friends, school and workplace that have reinforced the idea that you are a commodity, and that your worth is based on what you do. Your worth is inherent.

Source: therapywithlee

[auclairdelalune-studies]

I hate how I say I’ll be active on here and then disappear for months :DD anyway I’m back and I’m devoted on my studies so let’s smash this year guys 😌

[autumndesk]

05.05.2020 // 12:45am

the coffee of all coffees ☕

also moved my desk to the other wall of my room, so i have a bit more natural light. what do you think? :)

[inkblue-computerhead]

some things i’ve learned while studying in quarantine

drink more water instead of more coffee.

weekly goals are bullshit. set yourself 3-day goals. you’ll be less laid-back.

don’t just mindlessly stare at words. before you start studying, know your approach to it. have a plan.

summarizing the concept in your own words is the key part of taking notes. don’t just copy things down, convert them into your own way of talking, your own vocabulary, no matter how dumb and unprofessional it sounds.

don’t let the “studyblr aesthetic” fool you. studying doesn’t have to be pretty. summaries and notes can be messy as long as they’re comprehensible. you can always rewrite and reorganize them later. (honestly, you better do. and you better keep them.)

don’t throw away the papers you’ve solved your problems in. staple them to the fucking textbook. you need to see them constantly. cause you’ll need reminders of how far you’ve came, when you’re feeling discouraged.

don’t be an armchair analyst for your issues. if you have an idea then act on it.

remember: the exact point where it becomes difficult, is where your growth begins. take a deep breath, and try to focus on the paragraph in front of you.

get off your high horse and understand that if you’re a zero, you won’t go to 100 in a couple of days. first, you’ll need to reach 30, then from 30 to 60, and then from 60 to 90. nobody is 100 everyday. that happens very rarely.

you need to have fun everyday. you need to have peaceful time every single day. even on exam night. especially on exam night, actually. so make sure you’ve studied enough so you can have some time to yourself.

once you’re on a roll and in need of some challenge to stay on track, start writing down your studying hours. tell yourself you’re not allowed to do less than 80% of what you did yesterday. whatever the hell it was, even just one hour. so if yesterday you really studied for like, say 8 hours, today your goal is to study for at least 6 and a half hours. if you can’t keep up with that, make it 70%, or 60%. 

be forgiving of yourself. be kind to yourself. even if you bounced back and lost your streak. start again. as slowly as you did before. take your time. it’s okay, you were there once you can get there again.

[irinstudies-blog]

studying bio UwU

[harmony-is-happiness]

[alettereminuscole]

Sustainability in education

I admit I was inspired by onother post I can't find anymore. Here are my suggestions to make your impact on the environment a little lighter.

Build your reusable set:

Water bottle - stainless steel, aluminum, hard plastic... There are endless possibilities

Coffe cup - i have a HipCup and it is so cute, but try to consider if you want it leak proof/thermic

Lunch box - I switch between Tupperware containers, bento box and a Thermos container that keeps my food warm until lunch

Cutlery - there are fancy sets, but a fork and a knife taken from your kitchen will do

Napkin - take a fabric one from home to avoid wasting paper towels. In my experience the inconvenience is it becomes dirty very quickly. I replace mine every couple of days

Tote bag - carry it everywhere!

Books and notes:

Take digital notes - obviously saves a lot of papaer

Use recycled paper notebooks - if you don't like the digital approach, it is a good low impact alternative

Buy e-books

Buy and sell used books

Rent from the library - your school/uni library should have most of the textbooks, be the first to claim them

Wrap books in paper or fabric instead of plastic

Pens - they are usually non recyclable, so take good care of them and use them to the very end. Consider investing in a refillable pen or a fountain pen

You don't need that much stationary anyway, buy what you will actually use!

Reuse scrap paper to take quick notes. I usually cut it into smaller pieces and clip it as a little notepad

Random good habits:

Reduce what you print - and if you still need to, prefer double sided and use recycled paper

Use public transport or bike to commute

Avoid using the lift - doubles as free legs workout!

Just because it's from school/uni and not your own, it's not a good excuse to waste things - I'm talking about paper, water, paper towels in the toilets, electricity...

Take your waste home, if you know it won't be properly recycled in your school

Promote initiatives in the area - maybe you know someone who can hold a conference about climate issues, you want to organize a clothes swap, you want to promote an organization you are part of... There is a good chance that other students will be interested too

[auclairdelalune-studies]

Such an important post!!

[mercedesbeenzstudying]

02.17.20

Stats! Stats! Stats! I’m always doing stats :)

[study-bloom]

HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING

This is what helps me. Feel free to add anything I’ve missed.

Turn off whatever the hell you’re distracting yourself with. There are apps and browser extensions that can help with this. But please, shut it off now.

Write everything down. Write down whatever you’re stressed about. Get all of it out of your head and onto paper. From this list, make a plan. I don’t care if you can’t finish everything today, plan on doing THREE THINGS that will make your situation better.

Set a timer for 5 minutes. Clear off your workspace, put some comfy clothes on, and get whatever you need to get into a productive headspace.

At the end of your 5 minute timer, you NEED to start working on whatever it is you’re putting off. Literally, just start. Don’t think twice about it. I know work isn’t always fun, but it will feel a million times better than putting it off and feeling terrible.

Allow this very second to be your ‘reset’. Don’t wait for next week or tomorrow or in an hour.

RIGHT NOW is your fresh start.

RIGHT NOW is your blank slate.

There is absolutely nothing stopping you from taking control and getting your shit done.

[auclairdelalune-studies]

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𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝟷𝟹𝚝𝚑 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟶

Keeping myself busy 🌙

♡

[auclairdelalune-studies]

Yeahhh,, I really haven’t been active on here for a while 😅 Sorry about that. To make up for it though, I’m gonna start posting more often as my school has recently shut down for three weeks!! Fun fun fun!!

[myattemptatbeingastudyblr]

And so it continues… psychology flash cards for my mock exams brought to you by cute stationary and chocolate covered coffee beans.

[ib-nightowl]

Essay Checklist

Introduction

Did you clearly state your THESIS?

Have you effectively introduced the reader to your topic?

Does your THESIS answer the research question?

Body

Is the main idea clearly and effectively stated?

Is the main concept clearly discussed?

Did you cite all borrowed information?

Does the evidence support your argument?

Do all body paragraphs follow a similar structure?

Conclusion

Did you summarize your argument?

Did you restate your thesis?

Did you make larger connections?

Does the conclusion flow from the body?

Style/Editing

Is your language formal?

Are sentences concise and free from unnecessary words and7or content?

Do sentences flow properly?

Is grammar and spelling correct?

Is the paper free from contractions? (Don’t, it’s, etc.)

Did you REREAD your paper? Once? Twice?

Refferences

Does everything have a cite?

Are references and citations properly formated?

Have you used enough CREDIBLE sources?

Did you include a reference page?

[auclairdelalune-studies]

I know just how hard it is some days.

It’s 12:00AM, you’re in your room reviewing past papers and making up flashcards in hopes of getting a little bit of information jammed into your head. Your eyes are drifting every now and then, your hands cramping up. 

You’ve tried so hard to keep your grades up,

it’s just become difficult to maintain.

Having a mental illness while studying in high school can be one of the most stressful, horrible situations that one must deal with as it can truly ruin your productivity levels and overall workload. 

I’m here today to tell anyone who sees this, that you are doing so well. 

No matter your grade average, statistics or progress reports, you are doing so well,

and I am proud of you.

We often hear those words once in a while from friends, teachers, and family, the phrase incredibly mundane and ordinary we never bat an eye to it. 

It’s put aside in the back of our mind and we rather concentrate on our own personal inflictions. 

YOU ARE DOING SO WELL.

The panic attack during the presentation? 

No one is judging you for it, you are not any less of the bright student that you are for having one. Your teacher knows just how much you’ve worked on it. It is OK, you are doing so well.

The relapse or slip up right before that big test?

Breathe. Take as long as you need, listen to each inhale and exhale. It sounds silly to say that this is not a defeat, but it isn’t, believe me. This doesn’t make you weak and I’m not insinuating that it ever did! You are so unbelievably strong no matter the things you may tell yourself during times like these. B r e a t h e. Take care of yourself, please. It is OK, you are still doing so well.

Feel like you’ll never amount to anything no matter what you accomplish?

Struggle to concentrate while studying because your mind refuses to cooperate?

Try your best to be “the best student” but can’t help comparing yourself to every person in the studyblr tags?

I can say whatever I want, and you may not listen to me. You may look at this post and not take in anything that I’ve included. This wasn’t done for likes or reblogs. This wasn’t done to sound belittling.

This was done for everyone I know who’s been battling with their own personal demons in the past week, month, year. 

For the ones who work so hard, so passionately and feel empty in times of doubt. 

For those whose stomachs feed off of Monster Energy and literary essays, ulcers and all.

For anyone who’s needed this during this season of exams.

And most especially, 

to anyone who’s been struggling with these without any acknowledgment or sentiment.

Please know that it is OK, to fail, to dither, to skip a mark or two or 10. 

YOU ARE DOING SO WELL.

[jenny-jinya]

Okay, I’m sorry but I just feel so restless about the bushfires, I made a mini-comic. Maybe it will get a few more people to donate. I wish I could do more.  Please see http://wires.org.au if you want to help. :(

[s0phstudies]

6.1.2020

🎵 tomorrow’s modern boxes - thom yorke

[heyrosiebee]

06. JAN. 2020 // a mini stationery haul

—☀️ i always drink black tea knowing i have low tolerance for it, then have the audacity to complain when i spend the rest of the day an anxious, palpitating mess.