chaotic academia

Siri || Astrophysics and Mechanical Engineering

[burnoutsymptoms]

Internship Hunting is lowkey wild ngl.

If y'all need someone to talk to I got your back

[hamletthedane]

Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Excellent basic crochet video series

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Another drawing character faces video

Literally my favorite art pose hack

Tutorial of how to make a whole ass Stardew Valley esque farming game in Gamemaker Studios 2??

Introduction to flying small aircrafts

French/Dutch/Fishtail braiding

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Introduction to college physics (free textbook)

Introduction to accounting (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Ancient Greek

Latin

Spanish

German

Japanese (grammar guide) (for dummies)

French

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

[hamletthedane]

Want to learn something new in 2023??

Cooking with flavor bootcamp (used what I learned in this a LOT this year)

Beekeeping 101

Learn Interior Design from the British Academy of Interior Design (free to audit course - just choose the free option when you register)

Video on learning to read music that actually helped me??

How to use and sew with a sewing machine

How to ride a bike (listen. some of us never learned, and that's okay.)

How to cornrow-braid hair (I have it on good authority that this video is a godsend for doing your baby niece's black hair)

Making mead at home (I actually did this last summer and it was SO good)

How to garden

Basics of snowboarding (proceed with caution)

How to draw for people who (think they) suck at art (I know this website looks like a 2003 monstrosity, but the tutorials are excellent)

Pixel art for beginners so you can make the next great indie game

Go (back) to school

Introduction to Astronomy (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Principals of Economics (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Introduction to philosophy (free college course)

Computer science basics (full-semester Harvard course free online)

Learn a language

Japanese for Dummies (link fix from 2022)

Ukrainian

Portuguese (Brazil)

American Sign Language (as somebody who works with Deaf people professionally, I also strongly advise you to read up on Deaf/HoH culture and history!)

Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified)

Quenya (LOTR fantasy elf language)

[hamletthedane]

Want to learn something new in 2024??

Beginner-oriented video on how to sail

This guy has so many videos on baking different types of bread. SO very many.

Coding in Python - one of the most flexible and adaptable high-level programming languages out there - explained through projects making video games

Learn to swim! (for adult learners. I don’t care if you live in Kansas or Mali or wherever. LEARN TO SWIM.)

Learn how quantum mechanics works. Then read some more about it

[Learn about quantum mechanics again, but in a more advanced engineering/mathematics class. Then read more about the math and physics of it]

Poetry Handbook, by Mary Oliver

Something I learned this year: how to sew a quilt (Here’s a very easy beginning pattern that looks amazing and can be done with pre-cut fabric!)

How to hit the ball in softball

Tutorial video on what is under the hood of most (gas) cars + weird engine sounds and what they mean

Full beginner mechanics technical training, if you want to go more in depth

Playlist on how car engine physics work if you want to go ultra in depth

Lecture series on architecture design through study of buildings

How (American income) taxes & tax law work (choose “audit course” at checkout for free class)

Pickleball for beginners (so you can finally join your neighbor/friend/distant cousin who is always insisting you join their team)

+ Para-Pickleball for beginners (for mobility aid users!)

School is so much more fun when there’s no tests:

American Law - Contracts

Shakespeare’s Life and Plays

Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals

Modern Poetry

World History [Part 1, Part 2]

Learn a language:

Arabic + Resource Guide compiled from Reddit (includes info on different dialects)

Chinese (Cantonese) (audio)

Urdu (frequently recommended course on Reddit) + Resource Guide

Yucatec Maya

[femmefatalevibe]

How do I stop tying my self-worth to external factors, and stop seeking external validation?

Constantly remind yourself that the only lifelong relationship you have in this life is the one with yourself.

If you're happy with your choices, as long as they're not to your medical, legal, or financial detriment, why does it matter so much what other people think?

Allow the pursuit of inner peace and fulfillment, not your ego, to guide your self-perception and the ways you show up for yourself in the world – not the other way around.

Hope this helps xx

[bitchesgetriches]

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You were told never to enter the crypt… told that the sacred knowledge buried there would break the minds of the weak-willed. You were told… and you disobeyed. Now, as you creep your way forward, guttering torch in hand, you wonder if you’ve made a fatal error. The cobwebs hang thick before you, obscuring your …

Getting a job:

Ask the Bitches: What the Hell Else Can I Do to Get a Job?

How to Write a Resume so You Actually Have a Prayer of Getting Hired

How to Write a Cover Letter like You Actually Want the Job

How to Frame Volunteering on Your Resume When You’ve Never Had a Job

Prep Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Getting Ready for a Job Interview

Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them with the Confidence of a Mediocre White Dude

10 Questions You Should Never Be Asked in a Job Interview

What to Wear (and What Not to Wear) to a Job Interview

What to Do When You’re Asked About Your Salary in a Job Interview

How NOT to Determine Your Salary

How to Find Remote Work: On Getting the Elusive Work-From-Home Job

High School Students Have No Way of Knowing What Career to Choose. Why Do We Make Them Do It Anyway?

The Actually Helpful, Nuanced, Non-Bullshit Way to Choose a Future Career

Myers-Briggs Personalities and Income

I Just Applied for a Job. How (And When) Should I Follow Up?

Freelancing and side jobs:

Should Artists Ever Work for Free?

Stop Undervaluing Your Own Work, You Darling Fool

Romanticizing the Side Hustle

The Ugly Truth About Unpaid Internships

Freelancer, Protect Thyself: The Importance of a Fair Contract

Ask the Bitches: My Boss Won’t Give Me a Contract and I’m Freaking Out

Workplace benefits:

Workplace Benefits and Other Cool Side Effects of Employment

Your School or Workplace Benefits Might Include Cool Free Stuff

Take Advantage of No-Copay Medical Care

Dafuq Is a Retirement Plan and Why Do You Need One?

How to Save for Retirement When You Make Less Than $30,000 a Year

Navigating the workplace:

My Secret Weapon for Preparing for Awkward Boss Confrontations

Are You Working on the Next Fyre Festival?: Identifying a Toxic Workplace

Woke at Work: How to Inject Your Values into Your Boring, Lame-Ass Job

Looking Weird at Work

Short Hair DO Care: Why Is Short Hair Still Controversial?

How to Successfully Work from Home Without Losing Your Goddamn Mind (Or Your Job)

Episode 001: “Should I Tell My Boss I’m Looking for Another Job?”

Accepted a Coworker’s Social Media Friend Request? Yeah, You’re Gonna Regret That.

Getting a raise:

Salary Range: Are You Asking for Enough?

A Millennial’s Guide to Growing Your Salary

The First Time I Asked for a Raise

You Need to Ask for a Fucking Raise

Should You Increase Your Salary or Decrease Your Spending?

Getting a promotion:

Santa Isn’t Coming and Neither Is Your Promotion

How I Chessmastered Myself into a Promotion

Job Hoppers vs. Career Loyalists: I Want to See Numbers!

The Fascinating Results of Our Job Hopping vs. Career Loyalty Poll

Confession: I Hate My Job and I Don’t Know How to Leave It

A New Job, a New Day, a New Life, and I’m Feeling Good

Episode 009: “I’ve Given up on My Dream Career. Where Do I Go From Here?”

[megumi-fm]

the best productivity tip is actually to be considerate to yourself.

[megumi-fm]

go easy on yourself when you're doing tasks you find challenging, that way you don't push yourself to the point where you lose all motivation or desire to do said task.

go for a walk in the sun if you feel unproductive. it gives you time to reorganize your thoughts and come back with a fresh perspective. vitD has also been shown to improve cognition

try to spend time in a week doing things that you enjoy doing, even if it's just ten minutes a day. what are you really doing all this for?

pay attention to your body. rest, water and nutrition are super important to stay energetic and on top of your tasks and also to make sure you don't fall ill later on.

pat yourself on the back! make a note of things past you did to make sure you're here today, and do little tasks to make things easier on future you.

take the easy way out sometimes. it's okay. you're allowed. if it's able to help you get something done, that's all that matters sometimes.

give yourself time to process emotions. we're all human. set aside time to feel the things you do, because a) it's important, your emotions are valid and b) it's going to really hamper your productivity if you don't

it's okay if you feel guilty or angry or frustrated for being unproductive. let yourself process those emotions too, so that you can start the next day fresh with no lingering guilt or anger at yourself

at the end of the day, just remember that people who are irresponsible don't really feel guilty about being unproductive. only you can be your biggest supporter, only you know the circumstances under which you're staying afloat, only you know how much work you're really doing, or how much you have to fight your brain to get even little things done. I hope you're rooting for yourself, because I sure am!!! go you!!!

[omghotmemes]

Senpai says you’re welcome

[quintusbenedictus]

Reblogging again because I just realized that if I had this advice in high school I would’ve never made a tumblr account.

[unpopularly-opinionated]

Also works for most of those news sites like WSJ or NYT that only let you read a little bit, or block adblockers. Also some disable the scroll bar but if you go to the right side of the console after hitting F12 and look for the CSS element “overflow” and change it from “hidden” to “visible” then you can continue scrolling for free. Might have to click around on different parts of the page to find it, but it should work.

[ralfmaximus]

There’s also a Firefox/Chrome extension called Behind The Overlay that does all that with one mouse click. Used it for years; what a time saver.

And if you encounter a true paywall, use Archive.Today to bypass it. Just paste the paywalled url into the blue “search archived snapshots” box near the bottom:

[coping-skill-toolkit]

[theambitiouswoman]

8 Things You Need To Give Up

Self-rejection: Give up the habit of constantly criticizing and rejecting yourself. Accept yourself, recognize the reality of your situation and give yourself compassion on your path to working on yourself.

Negative self-talk: Stop engaging in negative self-talk and replace it with positive affirmations and supportive thoughts. You are teaching your mind to believe the things you are saying about yourself, wether jokingly or not.

Criticizing others: Let go of the habit of constantly criticizing and judging others. Focus on understanding and empathizing with them. You should be too focused on your own life to focus on ways and reasons to judge others for the life they choose to live.

Being a people pleaser: Stop seeking approval and trying to please others at the expense of your own well-being. Prioritize your own needs and happiness.

Fear of failure: Give up the fear of failure and embrace it as an opportunity for growth and learning. View failures as stepping stones towards success. Because they are. Failures say less about you than the actions you took after you failed at something.

Procrastination: Stop putting off tasks and projects. Break them down into smaller, manageable steps and take action. Develop discipline to tackle your responsibilities.

Holding onto grudges: Learn to let go. Holding onto grudges only weighs you down and prevents personal growth. Practice forgiveness and focus on the present and the future you want.

Expecting perfection: Release the unrealistic expectation of perfection. Embrace progress over perfection and celebrate your achievements. Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process and you can not get better if you don't actually work on setting the foundation.

[been-here-since-76]

@theambitiouswoman If I may add to this list:

Smile more!

Following these 8 steps can get tough as it brings up old hurts. By smiling at yourself, others and Life itself, it helps to get through the difficult times!

Great Post, Thank You!!

[burnoutsymptoms]

Never underestimate the power of rest

seriously. Go to sleep if you've been awake for more than 18 hours. Your body will thank you. And so will your work

[todays-xkcd]

“The Venn diagram of the sun and the moon is a circle.” –someone being snarky at totality

Overlapping Circles [Explained]

[todays-xkcd]

Tau Ceti is farther away, so it took me 36 years to start the war over updog.

Exoplanet High-5 [Explained]

[todays-xkcd]

We were able to replicate and confirm prior authors’ detection of a moon orbiting the Earth with high confidence.

Ruling Out [Explained]

[sunsetcurveauto]

love when a man is a prettyboy and a loser. a prettyloserboy if you will

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The nerd I reblogged this from has a quality blog and I recommend you all follow them

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[sweatermuppet]

this is going to be difficult -> i am capable of doing difficult things -> i have done everything prior to this moment -> this difficulty will soon be proof of capability

[probably-studious]

When you left your pen on the desk for a second to go to the bathroom and return to find it nowhere---

"Uh, it must be somewhere in this mountain of stuff"