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ask the rain what it was like to be the river then ask who it drowned.
Danez Smith, from Short Film (via wishbzne)
I wanted it so much. I donât know why I wanted it so much.
Ernest Hemingway // Cat in the Rain (via qvotable)
âhealing is a sloppy and reckless affair. you will fall back into several habits unintentionally, break things that you believed you were in the process of fixing, play games of hide and seek with self love and your ego, but darling, it is so necessary.â
â iambrillyant
But donât try to understand me, just keep me company. I know your hand would drop me, if it knew.
Clarice Lispector, from The Passion According to G.H. (via xshayarsha)
âI would take from the strangest god or devil the gift of peace.â
â Vita Sackville-West, from âDissonanceâ; Orchard and Vineyard (1921)
Up came the black horses and the dark King. And the harsh sunshine was as if it had never been. In the halls of Hades they said I was queen.
Anne Carson, in Norma Jeane Baker of Troy (via antigonick)
I never related more to a fictional character than I do with Donkey from Shrek. Talks too much, sings during sentences for no reason, a little annoying, but for some reason you still let them hang around.
- Joe Mazzello, 2020.
How to Never Fall Behind in Classes
Alternatively titled: How to Use Your Planner or How Organization and Discipline Will Get You Better Grades
This is my full guide on how to use your planner effectively and make sure that you are never missing deadlines or falling behind in classwork and homework. This is definitely more about the university level and works best with a dated planner, rather than a bullet journal. Letâs get started!Â
Get all of your syllabi together and write down dates. Go through one class at a time and mark down all of your major tests and assignment due dates. I recommend putting these dates into the monthly and weekly views, and perhaps coming up with a symbol or other indicator that tells you they are of utmost importance.Â
Make a weekly schedule of when to complete readings and do a weekly review of notes. Instead of trying to randomly decide when to do these things, assign a date for each task for each class. If you have a tutorial on Tuesday, do the assigned readings for it every Wednesday. I recommend scheduling one to two weekly tasks per day, and to leave a few days open, whether it be weekends or days when you have a lot of classes.
Make a master list of assignments. I find that sometimes, even having due dates in the calendar view isnât enough, and they can still sneak up on you. The master list will be a good place to double check if you have any deadlines approaching easily.Â
In the week or so before a due date, create a checklist of smaller tasks needed to complete the assignment. Set individual due dates for each smaller task by working backwards from the due date. Smaller tasks may include finding sources, making an outline, writing a rough draft, and editing and adding references to create a final copy. Write the smaller tasks into your daily to-do list.Â
You can also do this with studying for tests, but the checklist would look slightly different. You could either sort by study method (first do flashcards, then do essay outlines, etc.) or sort by the topics you need to study.Â
Stick to the schedule you have made. Obviously, if something comes up and you need to move your to-do list around, do so! But if you arenât doing anything and you see readings on your list of daily tasks.. do them. Having the plan set out like this makes it easier for you to remain disciplined.Â
Why use this method?Â
By creating a schedule for repeated weekly tasks like completing readings, you make sure that you canât repeatedly push off smaller tasks until you are weeks behind. I donât think it is very reliable to just will yourself to do readings, or to keep up with them without tracking it.Â
By writing down all of your due dates, you will never be shocked to find out something is due the night before. You will know and you will be prepared.Â
By creating smaller checklists of tasks to complete before a major test or assignment, you will never find yourself in a situation where you have an essay due in a few days and havenât even started. You will be following a timeline and making sure you donât have to rush.
I know this system may seem rigorous, but planning is the only way you can keep on top of your workload in university! Falling behind is a lot harder if you are organized and disciplined, and being on top of your workload will help you a lot when it comes to exam times⌠no cramming and all-nighters if you have been consistent all semester!Â
Iâm constantly torn between âif itâs meant to be, it will beâ and âif you want it, go and get it.â
âif itâs meant to be, it will beâ - friendships, relationships, people in general coming into your life, dealing with rejection
âif you want it, go get itâ - your goals, aspirations, work and work ethic, changing your life (diet, exercise, hobbies, political views, opinions)
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This is the second part to yesterdayâs post, where I mentioned some paper-based ways to manage your tasks.
Today I will be mentioning some digital apps which can help you organize your tasks. It is helpful for those who prefer to have their tasks on their phone as itâs always with them.
Apart from these, certain applications such as Evernote and Microsoft OneNote can be used. This will be useful for those who use these apps to take notes in school, since now your tasks and notes are all in one place. One website I would like to mention is getplan.co. It lets you list out your tasks, add sub-tasks and notes to them and schedule them throughout your week. I personally have used it sometimes and I really like it. Itâs today tab shows you the tasks you have scheduled for today and also displays the current task along with the amount of time left to complete it. Thatâs it for this post! According to me, all applications pretty much do the same tasks. The app you choose depends on how comfortable you are with the application, whether you like its interface or not, and maybe even depends on whether it can sync across devices or not.
The organization system Iâm trying for this semester of my senior year is a mixture of digital and paper-based systems. I have purchased notepads from my local store in which I will write down all the tasks for the day and organize bigger projects into smaller tasks, and use the Reminders app on my iPhone to set reminders/deadlines of those projects.
Check out the hashtag #glimmerBTS to see all the posts in this series and stay tuned for a new post on this series soon (either tomorrow or the day after)
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Hi! I know that some of you are starting again with school/ high school/ college/ whatever (Iâm starting 18th Sepetember) so I decided to make some free printables. I hope they are useful to you :)
DAILY PLANNER [PDF | PNG ]
GRADE TRACKER [PDF | PNG]
100 DAYS PRODUCTIVITY CHALLENGE [PDF | PNG]
POMODORO TRACKER [PDF | PNG]
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR [PDF | PNG]
Please if you use them rt/fav and show me, Iâd like to see your work with them!
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Thank You for the free printables. They look great đ
Hello fellow nerds!
A new school year is approaching, and since I have to nail my A* this year I put together a masterpost with helpful links and tips that I have gathered throughout my school years. Good luck this year: you´ll do just fine!
1. Learn ´em languages
Learn terms and glossary in Quizlet.
Learn a language for free on Duolingo.
Learn a language for free on Busuu.
Oxford Dictionaries.
Games and fun activities for English learners.
Irregular English verbs.
2. Do your research
Google scholar.
Scholarpedia.
You can learn anything (KhanAcademy).
Didn´t listen in class? (Crash Course).
Simple Wikipedia.
Learn littÊrature without having to read it (SparkNotes).
Wolfram Aplha.
TED.
Open 2 study. (Online studying)Â
Free college courses.
3. Learn how to write like a God
10 practical tips for writing better exam essays.
Writing an essay.
Harvard writing resources.
Writing application essays.
Writing a personal statement.
Genre characteristics.
Writing a literary analysis essay.
Answering essay questions.
Get feedback.
Bibliography maker.
What is the word you´re looking for?
4. Oh yes sweet reading
8 tips to remember what you read.
How to read Shakespeare.
Effective reading and note-taking.
How to take notes while reading.
Note taking tips.
170 free textbooks.
1000 free textbooks.
5. Get your studying and organization game on
Time Management
Get your school life in order with organization.
Reach your goals.
Goals worksheet.
Finding information on the internet.
Using sources.
Get a hold on mind mapping.
How do you learn best?
Sound without music (Such as cafes).
Make flashcards.
6. Stress and anxiety management because school is stressful
Coping strategies.
Stress reduction tips.
Stress relief for students.
Managing test anxiety.
Dealing with test anxiety.
Self help: Keeping calm.
Introverts in college.
Coping and calming down. N.1
Coping and calming down. N.2
Do nothing for two minutes.Â
7. Go get ´em tests
Study skills for test taking.
Study tips for finals.
Multiple choice exams guide.
The seven days study plan.
15 steps to success.
How to prepare for a test.
Checklist for essay tests.
8. Classroom participation - because teachers love that shit
Active listening.
Classroom discussions.
Presenting projects in the classroom.
Preparation before class.
Participating tips.
9. Software and pages for us nerdy kids
Openoffice and Libreoffice.
Dropnote.
Google docs.
EverNote.
Prezi (Fore presentations.)
Calculator.
Grade calculator.
Grammar check.
Staying focused for Mac, Chrome and Firefox.
Plagiarism check.
Best apps for students masterpost.
Homework help.
10. Yo! Take some time to care ´bout yo´self
100Â 000 stars.
Workout masterpost.
Movie masterpost of masterposts.
Self-help masterpost.
8Tracks.
Learn and do yoga.
Voulenteer.Â
Learn to play guitar.
The thoughts room.
Disney games because hell yeah.
Oh my god. Oh sweet post, where have you been all my life ?
my masterlist of 'how to lifeâ tips
Cleaning & Tidying
Make your bed in the morning. It takes seconds, and itâs worth it.
Reset to zero each morning.Â
Use the UFYH 20/10 system for clearing your shit.Â
Get a reed diffuser and stick it on your windowsill.Â
Have a âdrop-zoneâ box where you dump anything and everything. At the beginning/end of the day, clear it out and put that shit away.
Roll your clothes, donât fold them - or fold them vertically.
Automate your chores. Have a cleaning schedule and assign 15mins daily to do whatever cleaning tasks are set for that day. Set a timer and do it - once the timer is up, finish the task youâre on and leave it for the day.Â
Fold your clothes straight out of the tumble dryer (if you use one), whilst theyâre still warm. This minimises creases and eliminates the need for ironing.Â
Clean your footwear regularly and youâll feel like a champ.Â
Organisation & Productivity
Learn from Eisenhowerâs Importance/Urgency matrix.Â
Try out the two-minute rule and the Pomodoro technique.
Use. A. Planner. (Or Google Calendar, if thatâs more your thing.)
Try bullet journalling.
Keep a notebook/journal/commonplace book to dump your brain contents in on the regular.Â
Set morning alarms at two-minute intervals rather than five, and stick your alarm on the other side of the room. Itâs brutal, but it works.Â
Set three main goals each day, with one of them being your #1 priority. Donât overload your to-do list or youâll hit overload paralysis and procrastinate.Â
If youâre in a slump, however, donât be afraid to put things like âshowerâ on your to do list - that may be a big enough goal in itself, and thatâs okay.Â
Have a physical inbox - a tray, a folder, whatever. If you get a piece of paper, stick it in there and sort through it at the end of the week.
Consider utilising the GTD System, or a variation of it.
Try timeboxing.Â
Have a morning routine, and guard that quiet time ferociously.Â
Save interesting-looking shit to instapaper. Have a set time where you read through the stuff you saved to instapaper and save the shit that you like from instapaper to evernote (or bookmark it properly).Â
During your working hours, put on your footwear, even if youâre sat on your bed. (Why?)
Have a folder for all your important documents and letters, organised by topic (e.g. medical, bank, university, work, identification). At the front of this folder, have a sheet of paper with all the key information written on it, such as your GPâs details, your passport details, driving licence details, bank account number, insurance number(s), and so on.Â
Try using StayFocusd and RescueTime (or similar apps/extensions). (I promise, youâll find that youâre not as busy as you think you are.)
Schedule working time and down time alike, in the balance that works for you.Â
Money
Have. A. God. Damn. Budget.Â
Use a money tracker like toshl, mint, or splitwise. Enter all expenses asap! (You will forget, otherwise.)
Have a âmoney dateâ each week, where you sort through your finances from the past seven days and then add it to a spreadsheet. This will help you identify your spending patterns and whether your budget is actually working or not.Â
Pack your own frickinâ lunch like a grown-up and stop buying so many takeaway coffees. Keep snacks in your bag.Â
Go to your bank and take out ÂŁ100 in ÂŁ1 coins (or w/e your currency is). That shit will come in useful for all kinds of things and youâll never be short on change for the bus or the laundry.Â
Food & Cooking
Know how to cook the basics: a starch, a protein, a vegetable, and a sauce.
Simple, one-pot meals (âa grain, a green, and a beanâ) are a godsend.Â
Dried porcini mushrooms make a fantastic stock to cook with.Â
Batch cook and freeze. Make your own âmicrowave mealsâ.Â
Buy dried goods to save money - rice and beans are a pittance. (Remember to soak dried beans first, though!)Â
Consider Meatless Mondays; itâs healthier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly.
Learn which fruits and vegetables are cheapest at your store, and build a standard weekly menu around those. (Also remember that frozen vegetables are cheap and healthy.)Â
Learn seasoning combinations. Different seasoning, even with the exact same ingredients, can make a dish seem completely new.Â
Donât buy shit for a one-off recipe, especially if you wonât use it all. If you really want to try out a recipe, see if a friend would be interested in making it with you, then pool for the expenses.Â
Make your own goddamned pasta sauce. Jamie Oliver has a decent recipe here, but the beauty of tomato sauce is that you can totally wing it and adapt the fuck out of it.Â
Misc
Have a stock email-writing format.Â
Want to start running, but find it boring? Try Zombies, Run!.Â
Keep a goddamn first aid kit and learn how to use it.Â
Know your OTC pain relief.Â
Update your CV regularly.Â
Keep a selection of stamps and standard envelopes for unexpected posting needs. (It happens more regularly than you would think!)Â
Some final words of advice:
Organisation is not a goal in itself, it is a tool. Donât get caught up in the illusion of productivity and get distracted from the actual task at hand.Â
Routines and habits will help you. Trust in them.
You have the potential to be an organised and productive person, just as much as anybody else. It just takes practice.Â
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Evrything is interesting in this post but last advices are incredibly important
Itâs okay to walk away. Youâre allowed to leave this place. Youâre allowed to leave toxic people. Youâre allowed to say no without explaining why. Youâre allowed to quit something that you donât really love. You can move freely. Youâre allowed to start over with something else. Youâre allowed to fail and try and try again.
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hEY EVERYONE! Some of you asked for tips/advice/how toâs about printable making so I made this v quick (sort of..) infographic (there are no pictures so i guess its just an info thing) ďźďźžâ˝ďźžâďźyou can click on the images to see the text! I hope this is useful here are some links to help you too!
DESIGN MP: for websites & colors & more! (*ăťâďź*)
FAVORITE PRINTABLE MAKERS: @thearialligraphyproject , @studeying, @ennui-for-me, @arystudies , @boligraff , @katsdesk , @melbstudent, @educatier , my printables tag
PRINTABLE MPS: by 1st mp @plantstudies, 2nd mp by @marias-studyblr , 3rd & fav !!! by @studie-s, 4th & another fav by @studiyng!!!
So thats it for printable making!! HAPPY DESIGNING EVERYONE (*ăťâ-)â *tiny note: Please follow these guidelines carefully; i am not a graphic designer + printable maker I only started Jan 2016 so pls be cautious ! have fun!
CMPSBLSâ Printables Form / about my printables
Hi darlings !!! I have had the most stressful term ever, and to celebrate the end of my exams and assessments iâve made a little  masterpost of resources I think will be helpful for studyblrs. I am in no way affiliated with the blogs on those links/am not claiming that their work is my own. All these links contain the work of the lovely studyblrs who posted it. Enjoy xx
Keeping motivated
My motivation tag
5 ways to motivate yourself
Motivation
Infographic on procrastination/motivation
THIS.
Printables
Pastel daily/weekly planners
If you want to print on a post it note
âExam study packâ
Day planner
Habit FormerÂ
Printable MasterPost (1)Â (2) (3)Â (4)
Studying
101 study tips
Getting over procrastination
Finding a place to study
Improve your memory for exams
How to study, from the lazy perspective
Overcoming the fear of studying
How to study
Dealing with a family that distracts you from studying
General study tips
9 weird study tips
Studying masterpost (1)Â
Study tips for auditory, tactile and visual learners
Getting started with studying
How to revise
10 study mistakes
Organisation
creating a revision timetable
13 tips for staying organized while studying for exams
Really simple planning techniques
Creating the perfect study space
Sunday checklist - getting organised for the week
21 tips for being more productive
In-Depth look at a bullet journal  (2) (3)
10 steps to make Sunday your must productive night
Note taking
How to take notes and actually remember them
Visual note taking
Colour coding while note taking
The Cornell note taking system
If you want to take pretty notes
Note making process
General note taking tips
Illustrating notes masterpost
Studying techniques
Studying with mind maps
How to make flashcards
Timed memorisation
Pomodoro technique
Study methods infographics (2)
General study techniques
The exam
The night before the exam
Cramming smartly
Passing the exam if you forgot to study the night before
Relaxation techniques for exams
How to cram the night before and passÂ
Staying calm before and during the exam
Managing stress/panic during exam block
What do on the morning of an exam
Nutrition at exam time
Studymuseâs tag on being behind (includes how to catch up)
Health and Studying
Studying with depression
Studying with âbrain fogâ
Studying while dealing with mental health issues
What not to do while studying with mental health issues
Apps/Computer programs
Productivity apps for macs
Flip clock screen saver
Momentum (The chrome app that says hello _____)
Studying apps