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year 13 student | infj | they/them studying english lit., psychology, and rs tyring to stay motivated and study in a way that works for me as someone with audhd :)

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Finished school (forever...) on Thursday

I wasn't expecting to get so emotional if I'm completely honest.... now the stress of study leave begins (5 more days to my first a-level)

[autisticsociologymajor]

Spoon Theory for Studying

*for my neurodivergent & chronically ill college students*

Set daily expectations based on how many spoons you have:

0-1 Spoon

Studying:

Educational videos or documentaries in bed

Podcast with your eyes closed

Read 5 pages in bed

Listen to an audiobook

TED Talks & YouTube videos

Daily Life/Self Care:

Brush teeth

Take a nap

Stretch/yoga in bed

Open the blinds or go outside for some sun

Have some tea

2-3 Spoons

Studying:

Read 5-20 pages

Work on assignments for 40 minutes, 20 minute break, & repeat for as long as you can keep going (even if it’s just once)

Write notes for the length of 1 podcast episode (use the podcast as your timer)

Organize documents on your computer 

Create quizlet’s or Kahoot’s to use

Discussion posts 

Write or work on a small portion of a big assignment/project for an hour 

Daily Life:

Shower or bath

Wash hair and/or face

Wash laundry & leave it in the dryer (or clean hamper)

Do the dishes

Lotion body 

Clean up or put things away for the length of one playlist or podcast 

Make something quick/easy to eat

4-5 Spoons

Studying:

Focus on the hardest tasks for high-spoon days. 

Maybe keep a list of tasks/assignments you think should be designated for high-spoon days & do those.

Or keep a list of things you’ve done throughout the week, then complete everything leftover (for as long as you’re able to) on high-spoon days.

Daily Life:

Anything you’ve been needing to do 

Grocery shopping 

Folding & putting away the laundry 

Intense cleaning 

Full shower & self-care: wash hair, body, face, scrub feet, shave - lotion, face mask, skin care routine - dry hair, maybe style it - paint nails if that’s your thing 

Any more ideas??

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Reaching my Full Potential whilst remembering I have mental health I need to look after during A-Levels

A-Levels are difficult for many reasons, and so far as well as struggling with revision and staying calm, I've found myself slipping back into old and unhealthy habits, simply because they're easier. Exams are hard enough without my mental health also returning to previous bad states, and I know I don't have the time to focus entirely on staying healthy, both mentally and physically, but I still need to divert some of my attention to doing so to be able to do my best in these exams. I've decided that making a list (since lists help so much with my ADHD) will help me focus on myself during A-Levels in a way that still allows me to prioritise revision. Part of the reason I'm sharing this list is to help hold myself accountable and make sure I actually follow it, and also to help anyone who is struggling to balance exams and their mental and physical health, because it's not something that comes naturally to me, and I know that in the past I have ended up neglecting one due to placing too much focus on the other, which hasn't worked out well for me. Let's hope A-Levels are a bit different :)

~ every morning ~

get out of bed as soon as the alarm goes off

drink some water

stretch

eat breakfast

full skincare routine (e.g. wash face and put on SPF moisturiser)

brush teeth and floss

pray

get dressed and do hair and makeup (make sure to leave enough time every morning to not feel rushed)

check emails

look over to-do list for the day and add anything that's come up

make bed

leave the house

~ every evening ~

take off makeup and wash face

get changed into comfortable clothes

yoga or some other gentle workout

clear any/as much work from the day

make a to-do list for tomorrow

layout outfit for tomorrow

eat dinner

shower

brush teeth

relax

get off a screen an hour before bed

clean any mess from the day in the bedroom

pray

get into bed and read

~ every weekend ~

do something with friends (even if it's something as simple as walking the dog with them)

do something that makes you feel happy/fulfilled

do something creative (e.g. music practice)

organise meds for the week and check the stash (if needed get a repeat prescription)

clean room

some form of cardio exercise (either a short run or maybe a dance workout)

whiten teeth

shave

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Ethics revision

Currently trying to condense each topic down to the minimum amount of information that needs to be memorised. So far it is a tedious process that involves:

checking personal notes

the spec

google classroom

flashcards

other people's notes

summaries of the topic

strength and weakness tables

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intro post

about me

Hi! I'm Blue (they/them)

I'm in year 13 and doing A-Levels in English Literature, Psychology and RS (all OCR board).

I'm autistic and have ADHD and I'm still discovering how to revise in a way that works for me :)

I'm taking a gap year but have applied either to study Liberal Arts or Philosophy and Psychology at uni

hobbies

playing piano and flute

reading (mostly fanfics at the moment though)

trying to learn Spanish and BSL (both self-teaching at the moment)

writing (mainly poetry, but I have a few WIPs that have been untouched for a while...)

what this blog will include

honestly, this blog will probably be as disorganised as me, but I will post:

tips that help me study as someone with audhd

100 days of productivity challenge (maybe)

little things that cheer me up or help me stay motivated

maybe some resources I've made for my courses

quotes from my favourite books, poems or plays

rambles (and maybe rants) about what I'm learning

anything really, I'm not sure

studyblrs that I love

@studywave @myhoneststudyblr and @arshemelstudies

that's all :)

I would love to properly join the studyblr community and connect with others :)

also I have an insta account where I also share study motivation and such @ghostpostsstuffinsta

bye!

[alisonzai]