Perry Studies

Hi! I'm Perry and this is my study motivation blog! Started this blog:12-24-17

[delphicoracle]

this weekend is filled with prospects for progress.

[jagborimumindalen]

Don’t know how people deal with rough days when they can’t be surrounded by all their favourite things. It’s the only thing that’s getting me through.

[sleepy-minimalist-deactivated20]

First week of university update: 

I missed half of my induction because I felt ill and couldn’t face sitting through it. I accidentally ended up at the freshers petting zoo and cuddled a goat. None of my lectures have been uploaded yet, so I’ve looked at last years and made notes because I can’t stand not being prepared. One of my modules has 30 assigned readings for the first two weeks 👌🏻.

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little happy things:

seeing someone who is equally as excited to see you

when you’re somewhere beautiful, away from things that stress you out

actually completing your homework quickly without procrastinating too much, and then sleeping on time

when your friend shares a generous amount of food with you

reading something that perfectly describes what you’ve struggled to put into words

starting a new journal with new stationery

waking up in the morning and feeling happy for no reason

discovering a new favourite tv show, song or person that makes you excited again

making food or art and then feeling proud of your creations

realizing that you don’t care anymore about something that made you sad or anxious before

[studyquill]

💧   why bother? 

if you’ve studied even the most basic biology, you know that water is essential for many of our body’s most important functions. over 70% of our body is made up of water!

according to the uk’s national health service, effects of dehydration include dizziness, headache, tiredness, loss of strength and stamina and dry mouth, lips, and eyes. if this dehydration is chronic, it can cause damage to your kidneys, kidney stones, muscle damage, and constipation.

asapscience video - what if you stopped drinking water? i know this is going to the extreme, but i just want to scare you into drinking water.

💧   how much should i drink? 

daily water intake calculator

you should be drinking enough that your urine is clear to a light yellow, like lemonade. i know, it sounds gross, but it is an accurate indicator.

💧   at restaurants

DO NOT ORDER A DRINK.

most drinks like soda and alcohol will dehydrate you even more. instead, go for a glass of water. 

“but i just can’t bring myself to turn down a drink!”

water is cheaper, in fact, it’s usually free

if you’re a picky eater, there is no risk of ordering a drink you won’t like

get something healthier like sparkling water or tea

if you really want a drink, dilute it with water

use a straw. it’s just fun to drink with a straw.

💧   at home / out and about

get a good water bottle. if i have a pretty water bottle i tend to find myself reaching for it more often, so go for that if you’d like.

the one i currently use - contigo jackson

a sleek glass bottle with a silicon sleeve 

stainless steel insulated bottle

camelbak eddy

always keep a water bottle in your bag!

keep a jug of water near your work area. 

get a water filter. your water will probably taste better than tap water. 

bobble; a water bottle with a filter

brita pitcher

keep water near your work area.

if water is just too bland, flavor it!

freeze fruit in ice cubes, or just put it in.

infuser bottle

combinations

eat water heavy foods

💧 tracking water intake

mark your bottle with time goals

pre marked bottle (32oz)

here’s a fancy bottle that tracks your water and connects to an app

apps!

idrated - calculates a goal for you based on age, gender, weight, and exercise, tells you how hydrated you are and when next to drink more

waterlogged - set reminders for drinking water, and keeps track of how well you’ve been doing 

you can do it in your bullet journal

[studyingstudent]

I carry my water bottle with me EVERYWHERE

[madhaiku]

art journal

[pigmenting]

writing as therapy. writing as healing. writing as discovery. writing as self-love. writing as making sense of the dark. writing as rebirth. 

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Types of Girls: sky edition 

Star girls: loves rose gold and glittery makeup, always down to have fun, thrives on excitement, stands up for their friends, self doubt, a night owl, glowing skin 

Moon girls: always appears serene, doesn’t like to reveal true feelings, the mom-friend, knows how to make you feel better, sensitive, may be fake-happy 

Sun girls: in love with adventures, obsessed with people they like, easily distracted, tries hard to fit in, likes picnics and roses, radiant smile, loves singing 

Cloud girls: cute dimply smiles, can bottle up emotions until they burst, enjoys sunsets and lava lamps, likes creating art and photography, carefree 

Rain girls: likes diaries and making playlists, easily anxious, feels at peace among nature, sad resting face, very affectionate, has an eye for aesthetics

[gentle-reminder]

gentle reminder

its okay if you don’t understand how you’re feeling right now; emotions can be hard - please try your best to not be upset over not being able to understand them just yet, you’ll get there 

[captainnaustralia]

[to-work-or-not-to-work]

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I HAVE EVER READ.

[studyblr]

me: i’m so motivated. i’m gonna do this. i will achieve everything

me, a second later: you know my bed is actually just…. better

[galina]

Not to be dramatic but if it is possible to accidentally and irreversibly fall completely in love with a reading room, then I have done 

[emmastudies]

10 small tips to improve your productivity

Who can resist reading another little post full of tips to help you get more work done? Here is a few things that I find useful when trying to get myself motivated.

Clear desk, clear mind - I like to organise things before I start working. If things are messy, I get a little preoccupied and procrastinate even more. My suggestion is clear your desk, sort everything you’ll need to study and get on!

The two minute rule - If a task that needs to be done takes less than two minutes, just do it. My dad has often suggested that this is a great way to sort out your priorities and so far it has worked for me. Things like check my emails, cross off events from my planner, file something away don’t take long but get you in the mood for productivity. As they say “object in motion, stay in motion”.

Break your time up - Schedule your study time and any breaks you need to take. This helps structure your day and acts as a motivation to get things done. Especially if you can reward yourself at the end!

Leave your phone alone - Like most people I use my phone constantly but when I’m trying to work, it is best to leave it alone. Out of sight, out of mind. Try leaving it on silent and behind you so you aren’t tempted to pick it up after every beep. Use your break times to check it.

Find your top three to five priorities - Seeing a long list of things to do is usually, for some people, kind of counterproductive. Figure out the main things that need to be done and work on those. If you’re able to complete those main things, you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished the days necessities and may even want to complete some more.

Try using a mindmap instead of a to do list - Apparently using a mindmap layout instead of a traditional list can help boost productivity. It is a little more funky way to see all your outstanding tasks and might not look as overwhelming as a super long list.

Wear headphones - You don’t have to always listen to things but it can help block out any noise that can distract you. If you’re someone that likes some music, try songs with little or no words. This is a great playlist by Spotify.

Don’t multitask - As much as you think you can do it, trying to multitask usually ends up in a confused mess and takes twice the time. Stick to one task at a time. If you think of something you need to do, write it down and do it later.

Change things up - Doing the same things in the same place can get boring. Make the effort every now and then to change where you’re studying or how you’re studying. This can include moving your studying from the desk to the kitchen table for a change of scenery, or making flash cards instead of annotating your notes. Studying with a family member or friends is a fun way to get some work done!

Be positive - Most people have times when they just don’t want to study or anything, it is natural. However it is not worth sitting staring at your books in an unmotivated mood just waiting to feel inspired. If you’re not feeling it, do something else for a while. Come back to it a bit later and have another go. Usually walking away and coming back is all you need to feel more productive.

I hope these few tips are useful! These are the kind of things that work for me, so give them a shot and let me know if they help. Best of luck with your studies x

[hristinasview]

Post about Sunday 21.01.2018 [16/100 days of productivity] Un sabato davvero piacevole e vietnamese.

Studygram: hristinasview Personal ig: slavovahrii

[inahiddenplace]

there’s something comforting in the fact that nothing’s really permanent. that no matter what i’m going through, who i am, what i think, what’s happening around me, it can always change. maybe good times don’t last, but at least bad times don’t last either. maybe i’m unsatisfied with who i am, but i’m not stuck that way.

[13chancess]

push yourself to get up before the rest of the world - start with 7am, then 6am, then 5:30am. go to the nearest hill with a big coat and a scarf and watch the sun rise.

push yourself to fall asleep earlier - start with 11pm, then 10pm, then 9pm. wake up in the morning feeling re-energized and comfortable.

get into the habit of cooking yourself a beautiful breakfast. fry tomatoes and mushrooms in real butter and garlic, fry an egg, slice up a fresh avocado and squirt way too much lemon on it. sit and eat it and do nothing else.

stretch. start by reaching for the sky as hard as you can, then trying to touch your toes. roll your head. stretch your fingers. stretch everything.

buy a 1L water bottle. start with pushing yourself to drink the whole thing in a day, then try drinking it twice.

buy a beautiful diary and a beautiful black pen. write down everything you do, including dinner dates, appointments, assignments, coffees, what you need to do that day. no detail is too small.

strip your bed of your sheets and empty your underwear draw into the washing machine. put a massive scoop of scented fabric softener in there and wash. make your bed in full.

organise your room. fold all your clothes (and bag what you don’t want), clean your mirror, your laptop, vacuum the floor. light a beautiful candle.

have a luxurious shower with your favourite music playing. wash your hair, scrub your body, brush your teeth. lather your whole body in moisturiser, get familiar with the part between your toes, your inner thighs, the back of your neck.

push yourself to go for a walk. take your headphones, go to the beach and walk. smile at strangers walking the other way and be surprised how many smile back. bring your dog and observe the dog’s behaviour. realise you can learn from your dog.

message old friends with personal jokes. reminisce. suggest a catch up soon, even if you don’t follow through. push yourself to follow through.

think long and hard about what interests you. crime? sex? boarding school? long-forgotten romance etiquette? find a book about it and read it. there is a book about literally everything.

become the person you would ideally fall in love with. let cars merge into your lane when driving. pay double for parking tickets and leave a second one in the machine. stick your tongue out at babies. compliment people on their cute clothes. challenge yourself to not ridicule anyone for a whole day. then two. then a week. walk with a straight posture. look people in the eye. ask people about their story. talk to acquaintances so they become friends.

lie in the sunshine. daydream about the life you would lead if failure wasn’t a thing. open your eyes. take small steps to make it happen for you.

[cinnamonelizastudies-blog]

1/14/18

Days 57-63/100 Days of Productivity

Man, this week was hectic with homework. Especially the weekend. But at least I have Monday off as well. 🙃

I really want to create a video of a flip-through of my journal, but that probably won’t happen in quite some time. What do you guys think of that?

*click on pics for better quality 🤗*

🎧 Listening to: Pieces by Red 🎧