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Motivation is overrated. No amount of motivation would’ve gotten me through hours of my accounting textbook. No “vision” is enough to keep me awake til the crack of dawn on an essay that I don’t even know if the professor will check. Discipline is what determines how far you go. On those days when your cute little list of #goals and vision of yourself 5 years from now aren’t enough, discipline will pull you out of bed and get you to work. I wish I knew this in high school because I thought I couldn’t work without motivation. I wasted so much time trying to find purpose before I realized that working now, albeit blindly, will ensure that I could chase any purpose I discover in the future. Sure, motivation is crucial, but it’s not consistent. It’s not reliable. You can only rely on yourself and your grit.

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THIS THIS THIS THIS

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English literature quotes on the wall for my retake. Now time for an evening of past papers 💪🏻

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Sunday Study Spread.

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9.03.16 2.21am/ Writing my essay plan in the library, decided to discuss the work of The 1975 in relation to their musical, social and cultural contexts. Hoping to get 1000 words done tonight as its due Thursday!

#study tips #study #studyspiration #study motivation #studyspo #music #theory #artist #student

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22 October// Studying with the sound of rain makes me less stressed and somehow focused.

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29.02.16 An unexpected week off! We have our assessments next week so we’ve been given the week to prepare :) I’ve completely recovered from my temperature/migraines so I’ll be updating regularly again! Hope everyone else had a great Monday!

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29.01.16 2:30 pm // not posting much atm cause it’s everyday the same. Still writing a summary for social psychology. ☀️⛰📓

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27.01.2016 // on the ferry back from Wight. Reading and writing my journal.

Finally back to writing essays! Focussing on my 1500 word portfolio in for tomorrow and a presentation Wednesday which I need to do some research for!

#studyblr #music #university #essays

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An organized and clean working space !! 👍🏻

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Studyblr goals … everytime I study, gets messy 😅😅

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26 May 2015 || 6.45am || home

intensive revision because i have a national mother tongue paper (or known as second language paper) next Tuesday 😱 anyone else have ever had the urge to skip school so that you can study on your own?

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Saturday Study Tips

1.) Sleep in! I often make the mistake of thinking I need to pop up at the crack of dawn to get things done on Saturday, when in reality I need to recharge my batteries from grinding all week. Be good to yourself, and you’ll be more productive in the long run.

2.) Set a time to start studying and stick to it. If you set your alarm to sleep in until 10:30, give yourself a couple of hours to wake up, get dressed, eat, and drink coffee. Whenever your set study time rolls around, be ready to rock and roll!

3.) Pack all of the essentials. The #1 killer of a good study session is not having everything that you need–and I don’t just mean academic materials! Here’s a little list of what I like to pack:

— Coffee — Water bottle — Enough healthy food to last me the length of time I plan to study (this is hugely important!) — Earbuds — A sweatshirt or jacket (another important one!) — Phone charger + laptop charger — Gum or mints — Ponytail holder + bobby pins — Phone, laptop, textbooks, notebooks, pens, highlighters — Agenda

4.) Choose a study location that is best suited for you. Everyone is different–for me, I sometimes have a hard time focusing in the library because it’s too quiet/can feel isolating! For casual studying, I love places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks because the buzz and bustle is energizing but also white noise I can tune out in the background. When I need to get serious, the library/a study room is the better option.

5.) Find a good playlist to help you get in the zone. I personally cannot listen to anything with lyrics, because I find myself focusing more on the words of the song and less on what I’m studying! There are great playlists on Youtube that are designed to facilitate studying and focus; search for ‘alpha wave studying music.’ I also enjoy listening to seasonal instrumental Pandora stations, like bluegrass in the fall and classical Christmas in the winter.

6.) Turn. Off. Your. Internet. Sign. Out. Of. All. Apps. This is the hardest part of studying for me and a terrible habit I am striving to kick. The impulse to check Facebook or Instagram or Tumblr is almost a reflex for most of us, so I find that turning off my internet on my laptop and signing out of my apps on my phone helps tremendously. Set small goals for yourself that will exercise and strengthen your self-control like a muscle. For example, “I will complete two reading assignments and then have 5-10 minutes to check social media before starting my next assignment.” It sounds pathetic, but compulsively checking social media is a learned behavior that you have to force yourself to unlearn in order to be truly productive. There’s an app for MacBooks called “SelfControl” that allows you to block certain websites for a set amount of time. I strongly recommend it!

7.) Set realistic goals and take breaks. The clock is your friend, not your enemy! I work best in about 50-minute increments before I need a tiny 5-10 minute break. During a regular study session, I usually can’t work for more than 3 hours before needing a larger break. Exercising is always my go-to. Get outside, breathe some fresh air, and let your body move. It also helps to set a cap on your studying; I often pick a time I want to be totally finished for the day and focus my energy toward meeting that goal.

8.) Remember that constant studying is not healthy and perfect/imperfect grades do not define you. You are more than your perceived academic abilities. Working hard to achieve success is important but not everything. There is a beautiful world out there beyond your desk. Don’t be afraid to take time off to explore it :)

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My new little study space

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KEY: **available as a website and an app // **app only

essay help

hemingway: basically a spell checker but for sentence structure, it’ll help make your essay more concise and give it better flow

paperrater: literally grades, correct, and checks your essay for plagiarism for you!!

spellcheckplus: a grammar and spelling checker

printable essay planner

essay checklist

how to write a thesis statement

tips for writing in-class essay exam questions: { x }, { x }, { x }

math help

*symbolab: if you’re stuck on a math problem, this will solve it for you and show you the steps so you learn how it was solved as well!!! { ios // android }

**malmath: an app similar to symbolab!! { android only }

languages help

bonpatron: a french grammar and spell checker

spanishchecker: a spanish grammar and spell checker

languagetool: grammar and spell checker for an assortment of languages, some including: japanese, italian, russian, chinese, german

*memrise: learn languages such as korean, japanese, russian, chinese, + lots more!! { ios // android }

**lingvist: french vocabulary builder { ios // android }

**vocabulary builder: english vocabulary builder, good for studying SAT, TOEFL/english learner, and GRE words { ios // android }

self learn korean

french resources

lingvo: learn about european languages and linguistics!!!!!

studying help

notetaking methods

taking notes from a textbook { video }

alternate method to flash cards { video }

how to illustrate notes masterpost

different study methods

how to mindmap

how to annotate: { x }, { x }, { x }, { x }, { x }

how to take notes

how to study like a straight a student

how to take class notes + study for tests { video }

another note taking { video }

note taking system

note taking printables

study planner printables: { x }, { x }

how to prepare and review

health + relaxation

avoid a breakdown during the school year

cheap but delicious recipes to make!!!

head-to-toe self care

another self care masterpost

when you’re not having a good day

skin care tips

healthy snacks

5 minute breakfast recipes { video }

easy breakfast, lunch, and dessert roll-up recipes { video }

*librivox: relax to a free audiobook of your favourite classic book!! { ios // android }

crashcourse { video }: relax and learn something at the same time!!

365 day journal challenge

100 books everyone should read before they die

wattpad: ok wattpad is actually a great place to read unpublished, original stories!!! some of my faves: { completed }, { completed }, { ongoing }, { completed }, { ongoing }, { completed }, { completed }, { ongoing }

productivity

*habitica/habitrpg: improve your habits and motivate yourself to complete tasks by inputting them into this role-playing game!! { ios // android }

**focusnow/forest: using the pomodoro technique, this app will help you stay away from your phone while studying while planting trees and other plants in your virtual garden!!! { ios // android }

momentum: a chrome extension that everyone seems to have, it looks like this { chrome store }

**dreamdays: customizable countdown app with reminders { ios // android }

*trello: a customizable, digital bulletin board { ios // android }

*dropbox: store your photos, videos, documents, and files for access on any device { ios // android }

how to be more productive

organization

bullet journal system

bullet journal masterpost

organizing schoolwork { video }

organizing notes

organization tips

more organization tips

another organization tips post

diy

notebooks + pencil case { video }

no sew pencil case { video }

another pencil case { video }

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