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@beautifulincantations
Affirmation of the day: I am successful 🙏
Sesame Street is responsible for my love of books.
Academia is truly thinking you had a good idea thinking this might be the key just to be proven wrong around 7 minutes and 43 seconds later and feeling like the worst imposter out there, getting discouraged, working harder and thinking you had a good idea and being proven wrong once again, and again, and again.
You just want to make a difference, but are you actually the right person to make a difference or are you there just by chance? Is good will and wanting to help others enough? Or are you doomed to feel fundamentally stupid everyday for the rest of your life?
And working, reading, analysing, writing, deleting, rewording, walking at 3 am in your living room while talking to yourself because you are alone in this and you are not just walking back and forth you are chasing that thought, that thought that will finally be a good idea and will make a difference and prove that you, too, are worth of being in that room and are able to improve the life of at least one other person out there
ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴄʀɪᴘᴛ: ᴀᴄᴀᴅᴇᴍɪᴀ ᴅʀ
✦ academia works for you; systems bend quietly in your favor.
✦ you're widely known as both brilliant and genuinely approachable, a rare combination that people talk about fondly.
✦ students are engaged, respectful, and slightly in awe of you. your classes are the ones people recommend, and quietly hype online.
✦ your voice carries authority without effort; rooms settle when you speak.
✦ lectures flow, timing is on your side, and the tech always behaves.
✦ your work circulates easily and lands with the right people.
✦ citations accrue naturally, your name is never erased or minimized.
✦ funding arrives fully and early, no scrambling needed.
✦ letters of recommendation write themselves.
✦ housing is secure, comfortable and in the goldilocks zone; food, quiet, parties are perfectly equidistant. your institute handles the finance
✦ your schedule has white space built into it, rest is assumed.
✦ collaborators find you, your teams feel aligned and prestigious.
✦ feedback refines your work without touching your confidence.
✦ reviewer two is either helpful or absent.
✦ bureaucracy resolves itself before it becomes your problem.
✦ emails stay concise, respectful and low-drama.
✦ conferences feel easy, stimulating and socially light.
✦ opportunities arrive through invitation, not chasing.
✦ your name carries weight without controversy attached to it.
✦ you're protected from academic politics(scarcity narratives) and burnout cycles.
✦ curiosity, ease and joy guide your work; success follows you naturally.
✦ your impact goes beyond publications; you help build a kinder, smarter, more inclusive academic world ♡.
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❥ Nya
Some valid points here.
Pink social work mood board ❤️
Took me until about halfway through college before I realized “study” means “play with the material in a variety of ways until you understand it” and not just “read the assigned chapters and do the homework” and I think that probably should have been discussed at some point prior to that.
This is so true.
Imagine the naps...the studying...ugh!
1. Good grades.
2. Good money.
3. Lots of rest.
4. Happiness.
5. Health.
6. Love.
That's really all I want this year.
I am building a cabin to live in. I want my cozy space to be filled with books, love, and laughter.
Beautiful study space
✧ the elle woods study method: mindset makeover & foundation building ✧
hey lovelies! 💗
omg, i'm literally bursting with excitement to start this transformative series with you all! we're going to dive deep into actually studying like elle woods, and all her study methods. it's going to change your academic life. (while keeping you fabulous, obviously!)
let's start with the most crucial element - the elle woods mindset. you know how elle went from being underestimated at harvard to graduating with honors? that transformation began in her mind, and that's exactly where we're starting too!
the core principles of the elle woods mindset (get ready to take notes!):
unwavering self-belief: elle's iconic "what, like it's hard?" attitude wasn't just cute - it was crucial
authenticity as your superpower: your unique perspective is your strength
resilience through positivity: turning every "you can't" into "watch me"
strategic determination: working smarter, not just harder
maintaining your essence: success shouldn't mean losing yourself
let me break down how to actually build this mindset (because theory without practice is like a perfect outfit without accessories - incomplete!):
mindset foundation building: • start a daily confidence journal (pink, obviously!) • write three daily affirmations • document your wins, no matter how small • reflect on challenges and how you overcame them
goal setting the elle way: • dream big (harvard law big!) • break down major goals into mini-milestones • create realistic timelines • identify potential obstacles and plan solutions • celebrate every achievement (even the tiny ones!)
your personal success toolkit: • a dedicated study planner (color-coded, elle would approve) • positive affirmation cards • vision board (mix academic and personal goals) • progress tracking system • reward system for reaching milestones
practical assignments for this week:
yes, i'm giving you all homework, because what's a lesson without doing homework? <3
mindset makeover tasks: • create your confidence corner (a designated study space that makes you feel powerful) • write your personal academic manifesto • identify and challenge three limiting beliefs • create a morning power routine
organization prep: • get your study essentials (cute but functional!) • set up your planning system • create a semester overview • design your ideal weekly schedule
community building: • find your study buddies (your personal warner hunting club, but for academics!) • join study groups • set up accountability partnerships • create a support system
elle's journey wasn't about memorizing legal terms - it was about believing she belonged in those hallowed halls while wearing her signature pink. you deserve to feel that same confidence in your academic journey. <3
advanced tips for the overachievers (because why not be extra?):
record yourself giving pep talks for tough days
create a study aesthetic that energizes you
develop personal success rituals
build a playlist that makes you feel powerful
photograph your progress for motivation
coming up in this series:
time management secrets
memory techniques that actually work
note-taking methods that slay
exam preparation strategies
self-care routines for academic success
group study dynamics
presentation skills
stress management
celebration strategies
and more of course <3
remember: elle woods didn't just survive harvard - she thrived while being unapologetically herself. that's our goal too! you're not just going to study better; you're going to build an academic approach that celebrates who you are.
homework time (but make it fun):
create your academic vision board
write your semester goals
design your ideal study schedule
set up your success tracking system
prepare your study space
xoxo, mindy
p.s. don't forget to reblog and follow for the complete series! we're building our own little academic sorority here! <3
References and books!
home library so I never have to leave the house 📚
Aesthetic Studying
*note: you do not need expensive stationery to make your notes pretty. Also, practical is more important- what matters is studying in a way that’s functional for you. I want to give tips that are pretty AND practical, but you need to do what works for you. Without further ado: 1. I’ll say it again: fluffy pens. Fluffy pink lens and fluffy pink notebooks will always make you feel like Elle Woods, Cher Horowitz, and Sharpay Evans all at once. Other elements: colour coding with highlighters and file dividers is useful and very cute, add pictures or illustrations where you can to emphasise points, and you can absolutely add doodles in the margins… But maybe not on your exams. 2. Make studying fun to encourage you to actually do it, especially if you’re stuck with a module or subject that you’d rather not work on. You could: - make yourself a fancy beverage- a hot chocolate with ALL the trimmings, or a berry tea, or whatever you make to feel cozy and comfy - Keep your desk clean and tidy, but add a few things that make you happy such as a small potted plant or a teddy that can sit and watch as you go. - dress for the occasion! Use your favourite book characters as inspiration, or just a classic pink moment. If you feel pretty, it can be motivational to get stuff done. *if you don’t have a uniform/ you’re in third-level education, you could try wearing a certain colour when you study certain topics as a bonus visual aid. If you do have a uniform, try the same tip with a bracelet on your dominant hand. 3. For Auditory Learners: Pink Academia study playlists are very fun. I’m sharing my playlist soon, if you’re interested, but if you’re not then take some other options. If you’re a classical purist, I’d use Tchaikovsky’s three big ballets- Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty. If you like musicals, there’s Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, Carrie, and Six for a few to get you in the Pink. For musicals, I like to pick a song or character that I can sing along to and use that as a short break… Just don’t pick Veronica. 4. For Visual Learners: Colour coding is very Pink Academia. You can also make your flash cards on colour-coded card. Something I don’t see recommended that often is checklists. Break your tasks into smaller steps so that you can tick them off or fill them in. This is also another opportunity to talk about pretty pink stationery. 5. For Kinaesthetic Learners: Ok, this might just be a me thing because I’ve never seen it anywhere else- tell me if you do this! So, take your notes with you while you exercise at home… Or at the gym if you really want, I’m not going to stop you. Basically, you read them in sections to yourself (aloud is best) while you do something like mountain climbers or up-and-down planks, and then you recite the information again while you do, say, jumping jacks, or anything you can’t really read while doing. It’s kinda like a variation on the audiobooks while you work out, but what you’re listening to is your own notes. It also totally feels like you’re Elle on her treadmill! 6. Making your Actual Notes pretty. Analog: (aka physical notebooks) my tip is not worrying too much when you initially take down notes. My rapidfire note taking handwriting is absolute chicken scratch. But make it pretty when you need to read from it so that it’s easier. - again, I will die on the fluffy pink hill - nice headers- try coloured pens, drawing a ribbon banner around it, colour coded underlines, or adding a couple of doodles that relate to the topic - consistent bullet points. I mean, if you draw your bullet points as filled-in circles, empty circles, dashes, or asterisks, it looks more aesthetically pleasing if you pick just one, or assign different roles for different shapes (like for staggered points) -work on your handwriting- when you need to be able to read it back, or when a teacher or examiner needs to be able to be able to read it, you should try to make it legible. You can add to the pretty with consistent sizing and shape. Digital: Literally please just… Notion. The free version has more than you will ever need, and you can make it as simple or as pretty as you like. It’s… Listen. It’s just good.