crucial cactus

24yo studyblr from the UK. Has a BA Hons in English Language and Linguistics. Studies German in spare time. Spoonie w ME/CFS. Ginger. Likes cacti and other sturdy plants. Wants to become a forensic linguist. Tries her best.

[studyign]

hi i love my new lil study space for online college haha!!! here is a desk tour video if u want, hope u guys just have a GREAT day!

[illampu-literature]

tucked in a corner of the library with an old book in your hands and a cup of coffee on the desk

[mentalcentral]

you’ve reached a checkpoint!

go get yourself a glass of water

have you had enough to eat? go get yourself a little snack

how’s your posture? stretch your back if you have to

happy scrolling!

[studyhardmione]

19062020

shoutout to my unintentionally cute study spot/balcony and my dad’s ice coffee skills ✨ if you are struggling being productive today, don’t worry. just take a deep breath, sip that coffee, take a moment for headspace or whatever is working out for you and just start. babysteps. you got this! and yes - thank god it’s Friday. we all needed it this week 🌻

[left-handed-sepulchre]

Who says you can’t use bright colors in autumn?

Listening to: Boreas // The Oh Hellos

[thehappyrealityproject]

Affirmation: I am open to the possibility that things will turn out much better than I imagine.

[caffeinestructure]

So hey there 🌷

I think I might be back again. Let’s hope for a lovely spring semester.

[studylatin]

May 13, 2020 The only things pushing me through online classes at the moment are cups of chai tea and vanilla candles! As tests and assignment due dates approach, I have to keep my anxiety in check. Sometimes, the big picture is too overwhelming, so I must take it one task at a time, one day at a time. How are you staying calm at the moment? I am compartmentalising my assignments, reading plenty of books in my spare time, and listening to natural rain soundscapes during classes.

[aliciah]

the only things keeping me sane are books, drawing, online lectures and ghibli movies

[roseteastudy]

floor common room + essay editing + green tea + vegan snickerdoodle cookies from the dining hall!

[cafe-studyy]

7.17.18 made a list of things NOT to buy in my bullet journal so i dont end up with too much of the same things XD it’s like a reverse wish list of sorts?

[sleepy-minimalist-deactivated20]

Sitting down with some chai tea + one of my homemade raspberry muffins to do some journaling.

[claudiarying]

042420

As most people are working and studying from home right now, I wanted to share some concrete, implementable ways you can help yourself feel better. Though I believe productivity and quantity of work done (or lack thereof) doesn’t/shouldn’t translate into your self-worth and how you view yourself, when you get work done, you actually do feel better in your own body. 

By the way, it’s the first time I’m formatting a tips/guide post like this, so I apologize that I couldn’t be more concise.

I’ve spoken to a licensed professional counsellor as well as to some professionals who have been working from home for a long time, and some of the advice above is from them. I’m also sharing from my own experience as someone who used to be very productive and an (ex-)overachiever, and still attach a lot of my self-worth to grades and other tangible accomplishments. I hope these slides can help you. In case it’s hard to read, I’ve included it (reworded) in text form if you’d like to read more. 

Keep reading

[smartspo]

june 15th // physics revision feat. my favorite scented candle 📖✨

[archystudy]

14/03/19 - Some more technology notes and diagrams. A slow but productive day today! 

[teafueledstudies]

hi everyone!

I’ve been gone for a while because to be honest, focusing at home is really hard. Please don’t feel bad if your productivity is not on the same level it normally is - this is an unusual situation. Stay safe and take care of your mental health.

[lilynzst]

march 2020, back to uni.

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