My Little Study Spot

This blog is to motivate me and others to be study enthusiasts!

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You messed up. And that’s okay.

You procrastinated on your homework.

You crammed for that test the night before.

You didn’t finish the book and started the paper the night before it was due.

You forgot a deadline.

You failed that pop quiz.

You overslept your alarm. 

Even though you promised yourself you wouldn’t, you messed up. And that’s okay.

You’re no less of a person because of it.

You’re no less of a studyblr community member because of it.

You’re no less intelligent because of it.

You’re no less of a hard worker because of it.

You’re no less of a student because of it.

YOU’RE. JUST. HUMAN. 

We all have those bad days. Sometimes, we get tired of constantly being on the grind. We forget to take those me days. We stop and yearn for all of that free time. And eventually it catches up to us and we make boo-boos, but that doesn’t negate all the hard work we’ve put in so far or any of the hard work we will put in from here on out. Don’t let this one lapse in judgement, preparation, or thinking define your week, semester, or year. Use it. Work harder because of it. Make sure that the feeling of regret you have now is something you won’t feel for a very long time. 

Guys, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about letting the imperfections guide you instead of define you.

[emmastudies]

Can you show me your study method? I need to experiment a new one

Hi there! I do the following when I’m studying:

Type up notes - I use OneNote to create notes according to the syllabus of each course. I go through each dot point using as many resources as I can, but I keep it brief and too the point. I use bullet points and colour coding to make it more effective and concise. I also add another information to would be useful (e.g. outlining a court case or report to further explain the point). 

Once printed, I highlight and annotate - I find highlighting the key points and adding any additional information super useful. 

Create flashcards and mindmaps - This helps me to visualise and remember key information. The flashcards are great for testing yourself or really simplifying a topic.

Using exam style questions, write essays - Creating full essays or essay outlines has been a lifesaver for me in terms of remembering lots of information.  Once written, breaking them down into bullet points and writing or printing them on to flashcards is also helpful. If I can, I will send the essay to my teachers. They provide ide extra information and feedback!

Find a study group or partner - Whilst it can be distracting at times, studying with friends and teaching each other can be great. If you don’t have the chance to get together with friends, even a family member can be a great help!

Past papers - Reading through and practicing past papers is another way I study. It’s useful to give you an idea of what questions they ask, what they haven’t ask before and your time management skills.

Rewards - After a productive study it’s great to reward yourself! I try to take regular breaks and give myself some down-time afterwards. 

Hopefully this helps, please let me know if it does. Good luck with your studying x

[littlestudy-spot]

I know I’ll never be the prettiest girl I know but atleast I can work towards being the most studious girl I know. Right? 

[acrylicalchemy]

You have to want it. You have to want it more than anybody else could possibly want it. Then you have to work for it. You have to work harder than anybody else could possibly work. Then you have to sacrifice. You have to sacrifice more than anybody else could possibly sacrifice. Then you have to suffer. You have to suffer more than anybody else could possibly suffer. Then you have to do it again…and again…and again.

Michael Carini  (via petrichorals)

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Be your own first choice. Do yourself a favour and choose yourself.

My Mother, several years ago. (via ihavehadnocourage)

[rendzina]

I don’t want to be a sweetheart. I want to be the fucking love of your life.

(via bl-ossomed)

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Being consistent is the key. If you put in the effort each and every day, you will see great results at the end.

attackonstudying (via attackonstudying)

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hey guys!!!

so this entire past month has been extremely, extremely stressful for me because i had so many exams and i only realised how hideously unprepared i was for them on the day before the exam, which was really really awful. so in the middle of september i created a studyblr to keep myself motivated + get some helpful tips from the studyblr community on how to go abt studying for tests. the results proved to be super helpful and ive resolved to keep running this blog for as long as i can, because it really helps me stay motivated and i’ve already learned so many things from the community, despite the fact that i’ve only been here for around a month.

but anyways, i decided to create this masterpost in order to help others stay motivated + keep studying not only well but also properly i.e. not necessarily studying for exams but life in general, if that makes sense.

~ staying motivated + focused

coffitivity

download the forest app

chrome site blocker

self control app

try the pomodoro technique

pomodoro printable

getting back on track

guide to staying motivated

an excellent post full of great advice

lots of great advice from an a levels student

masterpost full of motivational quotes

how to avoid procrastinating

100 reasons to study

how to study like a harvard student

motivational movies/shows

types of learners [what method of learning works for u]

motivation for harvard students [and basically all other students]

~ staying organized

5 habits of organized students

set up a bullet journal [1][2][3]

keeping school notes organized

use dropbox to store important files

masterpost on organizing schoolwork

a super awesome n helpful video tutorial

how to organize ur desk

how to study space

study space guide

study space tips and guidance

guide to study guides

atracker - track ur time and stop procrastinating [mobile app]

minimalist organization

masterpost on time management

time management tips

how to be productive

how to use a planner

effective planning system

~ note-taking

notability [ios app - best note-taking app imo]

note taking overview

cornell method

summary foldables

fastest way to take notes

simple, creative note-taking

how to make ur notes look pretty [infographic]

how to make ur notes look pretty [video]

taking notes from textbooks

taking notes during lectures

for: maths [1]

for: history

how to make mind maps

great supplies and stationery u could use to keep notes pretty and organized

what is visual note-taking?

how to: visual note-taking

what are sketchnotes?

how to: sketchnotes

masterpost on note taking methods

~ research techniques

how to google effectively

use google scholar as an alternative to google

one of the best websites for research [esp. while doing science projects at the last minute…i would know]

alternative to wikipedia

find books in nearby libraries

openlibrary [ebook library]

online journal search engine [find scientific publications]

~ essay writing

guide to writing a great essay

HUGE general writing masterpost [including essays]

a huuuge essay writing masterpost

how to write a university-level essay

how to connect ur points and ideas: transition words

editing checklist

advice: college application essays

improve ur vocabulary 

check the readibility of ur essay

website which grades ur papers and essays

~ free online resources & courses

openculture 

mit opencourseware 

the open university 

coursera 

khanacademy

codecademy [how to code]

memrise

study geography

online calculator

maths masterpost

amazing maths + general knowledge site [u must check this out!!!]

maths cheat sheets

mathway [solves any maths equation]

website that balances chemical reactions for u

study guides for many subjects

windows apps [not all study-related, but useful anyways]

more phone apps for productivity

list of great apps every student must have

crash course: psychology

crash course: world history + world history 2

crash course: anatomy and physiology

crash course: astronomy

crash course: big history

crash course: chemistry

crash course: biology

crash course: literature

crash course: us history

crash course: economics

crash course: us government and politics

crash course: intellectual property

crash course: ecology

free ebooks [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

masterpost of free ebooks

~ languages

memrise

duolingo [20+ languages - very fun and interactive]

lang-8

thesaurus

reverse dictionary [1]

learning vocabulary

how to learn any language

HUUUUUGE language masterpost [so many languages and resources]

literature masterpost [for english - reading something other than textbooks is important yo]

english literature for college students [masterpost]

english literature: sparknotes

english literature: cliffnotes

english literature: shmoop

english literature: crash course

english literature: novel guide

no fear shakespeare

self-studying languages

spanish: advice

spanish: getting started

spanish: vocab

spanish: grammar and spelling checker

french: advice

french: getting started

french: vocab

french: grammar and spelling checker

french: masterpost of amazing resources

japanese: getting started

korean: masterpost of amazing resources

~ survival tips + advice

how to study for ANY subject

10 mistakes when studying

101 study tips

studying for a test

general study tips

how to study

how to survive high school

how to survive college

college survival masterpost

things to avoid doing

college: applying for scholarships

giving presentations

improve ur handwriting

resume cheat sheet

productive + relaxing afterschool routine

productive study breaks

emergency life hack: send last minute assignments after the last minute without getting into too much trouble

~ mental/physical health

the thoughts room

the dawn room

the quiet place

it will be okay

international suicide hotlines

iphone feature [to use in case of emergency]

emergency chat [mobile app]

sleeping tips [1]

dealing w insomnia

bedtime calculator [1]

stress management

how to reduce stress

staying calm during exams

grief masterpost

list of happy things

motivation for when ur not feeling so good

~ stress reliefs

clear ur mind

healthy study snacks

mug cake masterpost

smoothie masterpost

salads masterpost

more study snacks to boost brain activity

creepy sites

taylor swift tumblr replies

draw cool neon things

musical sea creature

watch a cool dream

watch any tv show/movie

just shower thoughts

poptropica [so underrated, my favourite game site, it’s for kids but it’s so entertaining and so much fun]

plant personality quiz

cookie clicker

make cool colourful silk

make virtual sand art

fake tweet generator

fake text generator

listen to calming sounds

huge masterpost full of fun stuff

~ music

ghibli music

coffee shop blues

classical music masterpost

masterpost of studying music

classical vocal music masterpost

cute nostalgic piano music playlist

my favourite instrumental playlist of all time

my studying/instrumental playlist collection on 8tracks

i think that includes most of the best resources i could find!!! feel free to message me in case 1) any of the links are broken, 2) u want me to add on to something, 3) u have a suggestion for a masterpost [i would love that so go ahead and ask if u do] or if u just wanna talk! also, feel free to reblog and add ur own comments/resources. hope this helped!! 

- mli

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much-needed note to self

If you like a guy, or think you like a guy, and you find yourself waiting - the best thing you can do is keep doing what you’re doing. Keep studying, keep working, keep your head down, but stop checking your phone and stop waiting and stop thinking that you’ll miss something great if you aren’t always on the lookout.

If it’s meant to happen, it will happen. It will. Nothing can stop it.

If it’s not meant to be, nothing will change. It will be as if it were nothing. This is okay too.

Besides, a guy who makes a girl wait might not be the one to think about.

The important thing here is to remember that no matter the outcome, I do not act or react on it. Keep doing what you’re doing. Time tells all.

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The Traits of a Winner

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1. They have a dream. Without a dream, our life lacks focus – and we’re in danger of drifting and going nowhere at all.

2. They prepare for whatever they need to do – and knowing they’re prepared breeds inner confidence.

3. They are totally focused on what’s happening now – and are not distracted by the future or the past.

4. They are full of passion and a zest for life. That drives them forward – so they never give up.

5. They’re committed to doing the work that is required. They understand that winning will involve some sacrifice.

6. They accept responsibility for their own life. They know it’s up to them to set and reach their goals.

7. They have perseverance and tenacity – so they keep on going when they meet with obstacles.

8.  They pay attention to the little things. They don’t cut corners, or ignore when things go wrong.

9. They have an optimistic and positive approach. They understand the value of a good attitude.     

10. They strive for perfection and they want to do their best. They compete against themselves to push the boundaries and excel.

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My Top 5 Study Tips!!

i had been tagged by universtudy to do this so im gonna think of the most interesting and uncommon tips whoo!!

1. timelapse yourself when you study!

This is such a lifesaver! There are times when you’re just so done and want to reach out for your phone [ur a goner by then and will probably forget all about ur work after]. 

The timelapse always reminds me that I’m not supposed to be on my phone and I get to review the footage to see how I study and what I can do to better myself!

2. go for a walk before, after, and in between

An active body makes for an active mind! I always find myself more focused if I take a walk before I study and during breaks.

I also love going on walks around the school with a friend before an exam! My friend and I normally test each other during these walks, and I find that it helps so so so much!

3. use your own style of learning!!!!

This is so so so so important that I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. I see so many people trying to fit in with the norm but then two months later, complain about the effort they put in not reflecting in their results.

So what if they say flashcards are the best way to study? So what if they say bullet journals saved their lives? So what if they say using post-it notes is the ultimate tip?

Just because it works out for others does not mean it will work out for you! If you realise flashcards are a waste of your time, don’t use them, and explore and find a different and better method! 

That does not mean the internet is a cheat, that just mean that is not the ideal studying style FOR YOU.

4. have cheat days

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I BEG YOU. 

DO. NOT. OVERWORK. YOURSELF.

Take a break once in awhile, a one-day break every six days is better than a week burnout after 3 weeks that results in you forgetting everything!

5. do work in the morning than late at night

I know sometimes we get home from school at 7 and just feel sooo tired but there’s still homework to complete.

Do yourself a favour. Eat your dinner, go shower, and go to bed immediately. Wake up earlier the next morning to do your work/study. This way, you don’t work with an exhausted mind, but instead with a well-rested mind.

i rly do hope that these tips are new to y’all and can help y’all for the 2015-16 academic year. [i personally have a jan - oct academic year instead of the sep - june one]

i tag kimberlystudies, thesingaporeanstudent, studyrelief, studyign, and revisionprincess

for more tips from me: my top study tips + learning styles

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I want to be wise. And you know how you get wise? By screwing up.

Myra McEntire (via wordsnquotes)

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Forget about him. Study hard, get money, love yourself, travel the world, be honest, make mistakes, be successful, and stay humble. The boy you like right now, he ain’t shit. You will find a man that loves you, deserves you, and recognizes your worth. Just do you for now and don’t let any dumb boy stand in your way.

[littlestudy-spot]

THIS

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hey Muslim girls under 18

You’re still young, and you don’t know, so you should know.

Don’t trust guys who compliment you incessantly, who woo you and flirt heavily. Don’t follow back the guy who liked all your pics, who called you hot, who asks you for more pictures or to meet up. He’s in it for himself. He wants you to reciprocate.

If you are young and he wants you to give something up of yourself - your time, your efforts, your trust, something sacred to you, he’s in it for himself. If he wants you to go behind your parents’ backs, he’s in it for himself.

If he is for himself, he is automatically against you. If he is against morality, and respect, and trust, and building things up the right way, he is against you. That’s not love. That’s disrespect.

One of my favorite blogs said something along these lines: True love is sacrificial. LOVE IS SACRIFICIAL. It seeks to give, and not to take. The guy who gives up his time, his efforts, who spends time praying about and for you, who takes the time and trust to meet your family, he is in it for you.

No guy who truly likes you and wants you will ever go against the will of God to have you. Period. He will tread lightly and carefully, no matter his emotions, and even if they’re strong, the last thing he would want is for you to be accountable for bad acts.

Keep this in mind. You’re still young. Attention is always warranted. But the greatest thing you can be right now, at this age, is untouchable. The girl people are scared to approach, the one who commands respect just by being. The girl who worked really hard and is super smart and has the brightest of futures ahead. Don’t be eager for attention. Don’t accept attention from just anybody. Do your own thing. Hustle. Be loud and yourself and vibrant and dynamic. But don’t do it for a guy, and certainly don’t ever let a guy disrespect you.

[journeyunderthestars-deactivate]

I’ve been reading all of y’alls comments on this, and I am so so so so sorry and so disheartened that so many of you wrote “I wish someone had told me this.”

[mermaidintraining]

You know who’s gonna give you everything? Yourself.

Diane Von Furstenberg (via mermaidintraining)

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I hope all of you reach your goals this semester & make yourself proud