I’m Trying Really Hard Not To Fail

17/ second-year ib student/ wannabe studyblr

[sexybaldwin]

Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle is the most relatable character of all time because:

- will literally do anything to avoid responsibility (described as a “Slitherer Outerer” many times)

-cries when his hair dye goes wrong

- does his best to convince a king that he’s a bit useless

- family actually thinks he’s useless

- to be fair can be quite useless at times

- constantly described as throwing “tragic looks” at people when he wants attention

- created a moving castle purely to avoid people

- pretends he’s from a mystical magic land but is actually from Wales

[smartspo]

now that most of us are at home, i thought this could be useful to the ones who aren't that used to learning material on their own and aren’t sure where to start, or which order of steps to follow. happy studying! 💗

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[deitycyla]

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this is everything

[bulbiedorf]

Me: *sees super pretty typography calligraphy or whatever you want to call it stuff*

Person who made it: haha isn’t it all nice and clean I’m really proud of how it turned out :)

Me, a dyslexic: those sure do look like they could be letters

[iamalazystudent]

“Dealing” with dyslexia

For most of my life I didn’t know how to deal with the fact that I’m dyslexic. Recently I’ve learnt that I don’t need to. It’s how I was born, I don’t need to put in extra effort to develop coping mechanisms for something that isn’t a problem. I just need to accept that some things are harder for me but that doesn’t make me any less.

[lame-and-corny-blog]

[iamalazystudent]

I’m not dead

Hey, I’m sorry I haven’t been active lately. I spent my Christmas break with family and I wanted to concentrate on that. Also I’ve had some motivation difficulties that I’ll make a different post about.

[vetstudycorner-deactivated20240]

Studyblrs !! 🌸

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[greenstudies]

Study session essentials

Today I wanted to give you some tips on getting into study mode and surviving long study sessions:

Have a plan -Knowing what you’re about to study and how much you need to study can take a lot of confusion off your plate. Plus if you’re a bit weird like me and plans excite you, this planning can get you a tad bit more excited to work and be productive.

Good stationery -I’m not saying go and buy a lot of new pens, I’m saying to take your favourite pen. It doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy or pretty. It needs to fit your needs. 

Organise your work space -Be careful not to procrastinate by cleaning your whole house, okay? Just organise the space around you a bit to have a clearer mind.

Have materials and other necessities ready close by -Try to minimize the times when you have to get up and get something. It can snap you out of the zone.

Get rid of distractions -Put your phone away, turn off the TV and get a calm surrounding. This of course isn’t always possible but try your best to get rid off distracting things.

Schedule breaks! -This one is so important. Make sure you take breaks often and make the breaks relaxing. Don’t just scroll on your phone. Go get a snack, work out or just read for 10 minutes.

Water -Always have water nearby. You can also add tea and snacks but water is the main point here.

With friends or alone? -Think about whether you’re better at working alone or with friends. I have found out that each kind of work requiers different approach. For me is better to do homework and projects with friends but studying is something I always do alone.

I hope I helped and have a great winter!

[iamalazystudent]

25/12/2019

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone has had a great day! I’m in Mexico spending time with my family, so it’s been a fun day for me. I just wanted to make a quick post to remind everyone that it’s important to take breaks, no matter what you do.

[ominouscorvid]

productivity tips

i know, I know, everybody and their mom is doing this buT I think I might have something new to add:

- have a consistent place to study, preferably quiet: this helps loads!! if you don't have access to that, try earplugs or noise-cancelling earphones.

- listen to the right music for the task: if you're doing repetitive stuff, put on your favourite jams to spice it up! if it's something you have to concentrate on, listen to classical music or lo-fi, whichever you like. you can also try ambiental music with different themes. I find that silence unnerves me and makes me concentrate on the smallest things instead of what I'm actually supposed to concentrate on (link, link, link)

- silence is good too: you can absolutely take your headphones off or pause the music if you feel that it's distracting you!

- have a drink and snack nearby: hydrate!! eat!!! those study sessions can hit hard, but having something to nibble on nearby will keep you healthy and cut the time spent getting up to go in the kitchen and prepare things.

bonus tip: if your water is finished, take a break and go refill it!! you've probably been sitting down for a few hours by now and you deserve it!!!

- have your study materials all laid out and have a battle plan: be specific

don't say: study for chemistry this afternoon

say: study chemistry chapters 2-3 (14:30-16:30) or make flashcards for electronic configurations (15:30-16:30)

- time-blocking is THE BOMB, but don't forget to be flexible: some assignments may take longer than you thought and that's alright! just have a general plan to go by

- use the 5 minute rule: if you don't want to do something, force yourself to do it for just 5 minutes. after you get the ball rolling, everything will get so much easier

- don't overwork yourself: I know an all-nighter seems really tempting sometimes, but it's you won't be as productive and definitely will be tired next day. sleep, eat, maintain basic hygiene, open a window!!! all of these improve your mood and your productivity so much.

i love you and you're gonna nail this!!!

[iamalazystudent]

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Putting yourself out there is hard, sometimes it feels easier not to try at all but that doesn’t have to be the case. Try and try hard, it gets easier and you can be happy in the knowledge that you gave it your all. We believe in you <3

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[bestudying]

final day of studying for midterms ft cute pizza place (with really nice hot chocolate); borrowed my friend’s midliners until mine arrive! finally ordered them and i’m so excited.

[saturday-studying]

10.22.18

Essay writing for my English class, def should not have left this until the last minute. Oh well, tea shall get me through ☕️

[willow]

i like being quiet and just listening and observing 

[iamalazystudent]

12/12/19 

Today has been kind of weird. I was very energetic and felt like doing things. I was productive but I didn’t finish the work that I wanted to. I get that feeling of unfulfillment often and it’s been getting me a little down. Here’s today’s sunrise so this update isn't a total downer.