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I just uploaded a youtube video on a DIY harry potter party! please go check it out and give it some support :) I show you how to make platform 9 3/4, the great hall, and some other cute decorations too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azI520IsIjQ&t=101s
- ceilidh
HOW TO MAKE A TURMERIC LATTE (aka golden milk) | healthy + delicious
new video up on my channel! make sure you check it out and give it a like :)
New video up on my channel! 10 THINGS SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS ARE DOING AFTER SCHOOL | habits of successful students
Make sure you give it a like and leave a comment with your video suggestions. I upload videos on studying, lifestyle, self-improvement, and travel every saturday so make sure you subscribe if you’re new!
Important TED talks
Summer is time to relax but we should take the time to think. Here are my favorites ted talk videos that I think everyone should watch:
The virginity fraud - Nina Dølvik Brochmann and Ellen Støkken Dahl
This is what it’s like to go undercover in North Korea - Suki Kim
My escape from North Korea - Hyeonseo Lee
The Muslim on the airplane - Amal Kassir
The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong - Amy Morin
The skill of self confidence - Dr. Ivan Joseph
How to stop screwing yourself over - Mel Robbins
The Magic of Not Giving a F*** - Sarah Knight
Why the universe seems so strange - Richard Dawkins
The pattern behind self-deception - Michael Shermer
Militant atheism - Richard Dawkins
Why domestic violence victims don’t leave - Leslie Morgan Steiner
Lessons from death row inmates - David R. Dow
Lessons from the Mental Hospital - Glennon Doyle Melton
Why we choose suicide - Mark Henick
What’s Wrong with Dying? - Lesley Hazleton
I’m Taking My Body Back - Rupi Kaur
My philosophy for a happy life - Sam Berns
The surprising habits of original thinkers - Adam Grant
The surprising secret to speaking with confidence - Caroline Goyder
Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right - Laura Sicola
Programming your mind for success - Carrie Green
All it takes is 10 mindful minutes - Andy Puddicombe
How to Set Smart Goals for a New Semester
I LOVE setting new goals at the beginning of every new academic year and semester. I’ve previously talked about it in THIS blog post, so have a read if you’re currently preparing to go back to school!
I first heard about SMART goals senior year in my Emotion and Motivation lecture, when we discussed the topic of goals and goal setting. Our professor initiated a goal workshop, where we had to complete worksheets of setting 3 SMART goals and create a plan on how we will achieve them. So what are SMART goals?
Setting SMART goals means that you can clarify your ideas, focus your efforts, use your time and resources productively, and increase your chances of achieving what you want in life.
SMART is an acronym for goal setting, meaning that each goal needs to be:
Specific (simple, sensible, significant)
Measurable (meaningful, motivating)
Achievable (agreed, attainable)
Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based)
Time bound (time-based, time-limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive)
How can you use SMART?
1. Specific - the goal should be clear and specific, what you would like to achieve. Answer questions, such as:
What do I want to accomplish?
Why is this goal important?
Who is involved?
Where is it located?
Which resources or limits are involved?
2. Measurable - in order to track progress, stay motivated to achieve the goal. A measurable goal should address questions such as:
How much?
How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?
3. Achievable - the goal should be realistic and attainable, in order to be successful. An achievable goal will usually answer questions such as:
How can I accomplish this goal?
How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints, such as financial factors?
4. Relevant - that the goal matters to you and aligns with other relevant goals. A relevant goal can answer “yes” to these questions:
Does this seem worthwhile?
Is this the right time?
Does this match our other efforts/needs?
Am I the right person to reach this goal?
Is it applicable in the current socio-economic environment?
5. Time bound - has a target date, focus on the deadline. A time-bound goal will usually answer these questions:
When?
What can I do six months from now?
What can I do six weeks from now?
What can I do today?
Example for Grades
Set a SMART goal for grades for each class, taking into account the subject, the level of the class, how essential it is to your degree and other courses during that term. Then set a goal for achieving a realistic grade you think you could earn and work hard towards achieving it.
Other examples can be found HERE and HERE
I hope you attempt this method of goal setting for the upcoming semester! This was definitely one of the most useful things I learned in college! Best of luck!
If you’re interested in reading more from me, check out my other blog posts HERE, as well as my studygram account HERE.
WAYS TO MAKE AND SAVE MONEY AS A STUDENT PART 2 (HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE) how to be your own boss as a teen
(this is part 2 to the first list I made on ways to make and save money as a student
I also just made a YouTube video on this topic so check that out here for more tips aside from this post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SriRI_kY1pg&t=25s )
We all know that in order to be a successful student, you have to dedicate a lot of your time and energy to your studying (duh). On top of that, a lot of us have other commitments, such as sports or extracurricular activities. Pursuing and dedicating time to these things is actually just as important as pursuing good grades, especially when it comes to applying for universities and scholarships. And after all of these commitments, we realize that we want (or need) to do and have things that cost money.
I made a post on this just under a year ago and it’s my most popular post. I thought I would make an updated version with some more in depth tips and ideas that I’ve used.
HOW DO I MAKE MONEY WITHOUT GETTING A “REAL” JOB?
IF I HAVE A JOB ALREADY, HOW CAN I MAKE EXTRA MONEY ON THE SIDE?
Basically, if you want to earn money without getting a regular job (or on top of having a job) you can do one or more of these three things:
1) become an entrepreneur of sorts
2) find jobs that take place at your school or campus (since you spend most of your time there, why not try to make it your “job”)
3) establish habits that will allow you to save the money you’re earning
quick side note: I would recommend getting a job, even if it’s over the summer or for a short period of time. Working for other businesses and people has taught me so much. Although the job itself can be demanding and maybe not even worth the money you’re making, the experience is always worthwhile. It also taught me how expensive things are when you have to support yourself (for example, if you need/want something that’s $60, that’s about 4-6 hours of work you have to put in, depending on what your job wage is).
HOW DO I BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR?
this is the definition of entrepreneur that google gives you: a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
yes, it’s kind of a risk. what happens if you don’t have any clients for a while? what happens if you have more clients than you can handle? if you’re reading this right now, you’re probably willing to take the risk because a) you don’t have time to get a job (which demands a lot from you btw) or b) you have a job and that isn’t cutting it. below are some ideas for “businesses” that you can run yourself. (examples of businesses that are bolded are in high demand currently, from my experience and knowledge.)
1) teach things
if you’re patient, personable, good at teaching, and are willing to put yourself out there, use your talents to your advantage. you can teach kids, adults, or anyone in between, depending on what you prefer and cater to. below are some examples of teaching services you could provide:
- music lessons
- tutoring (I get more in depth with this in my YouTube video)
- art lessons
- coding/animation/web design
- software (i.e. imovie, adobe premier, microsoft word)
2) make things
- design websites for people and businesses
- design/make animations for businesses
- open an etsy shop and make things
- revamp old furniture and sell it
- flip books on websites like ebay (what is book flipping?)
- cook or bake
- grow plants
3) grow your social media (or someone else’s)
4) sell your stuff
- clothes
- books
- decor
- jewellery/accessories
- old technology that can still be used
5) sit for your business
- babysit
- pet sit
- house sit
- host “summer camps” where you babysit kids, plan some games and activities to do with them, and charge per day or week instead of every hour. I did this when I was in eighth grade (yes, you heard me right) and I made $1000 for one week. (I also talk about this in my video more in depth)
small note about being an entrepreneur: you have to put yourself out there. the hardest part about getting business doing any of these things is gaining momentum and getting clients who will eventually tell other people about your services. before this happens, you have to shamelessly self-promote. I’m talking flyers around your neighbourhood, knocking on doors, posting on social media, and making yourself known. that’s the main “risk” I mentioned above, which is using your precious time to promote yourself.
HOW DO I MAKE MONEY AT SCHOOL/ON CAMPUS?
It’s harder to find gigs that pay money at school, but here’s the trick: you have to ask and show interest. Become friends with your counsellors and principals. Make it a priority to stop at bulletin boards and flyer hubs at your school that might be advertising jobs. below I’ve included some ways that I made money at school:
- tutoring
- score keeping: this may not be offered at every school, but at my high school students can get paid for scorekeeping sports games. it involves more than putting scores on a billboard, there’s also writing and stat-keeping involved. I got paid $15 per game, but again, I don’t know if other high schools do this. It never hurts to ask though!
- coaching: a lot of community programs and schools are in need of peer coaches for younger kids.
- refereeing: same as coaching, except you’re refereeing sports games.
- trade programs: in a lot of regions, certain jobs or trades are in high demand. in order to get young people interested in pursuing these jobs as careers, trade programs and companies are offering to pay students to volunteer or work in these areas over the summer. all they require is a certain amount of hours and written proof that you worked or volunteered. I had friends who got hired in a “trade” job such as roofing, horticulture, etc. for their summer job and got an extra $1000 on top of being paid their normal wage, just because of these career programs.
all of these job ideas are suggestions and might not be offered or needed where you go to school. the main point I want to get across is to talk to your counsellors and get involved in activities at your school.
HOW DO I SAVE MY MONEY?
- stop buying starbucks everyday! that $5 tea or coffee adds up (if you buy a coffee/tea every school day: 5 days x $5 = $25 a week being spent on drinks). learn how to make your own drinks that are the equivalent to the drinks you buy at starbucks, and you’ll be saving a lot of money.
- know which method of payment enables you to spend more money. if it helps to know what you’re spending, avoid using your debit card. for me, I hate having cash because I want to spend it wherever I go. If I bring my debit card, I make sure I only put the money I will need in my account, so I don’t overspend.
- try challenging yourself to save cash for a month. a popular challenge right now is the $5 challenge, where you save every $5 bill you get for a month up to one year.
- pack your lunches and snacks. avoid spending money at your school cafeteria/restaurants as much as you can. I will even plan my lunches and snacks every sunday for each week, so I don’t have any excuse to not make my lunch the night before.
- shop and eat out at places that have customer rewards systems/credit. if you’re gonna spend money, you might as well save some because of it.
- become a couponer cause why not.
What are some ways you make or save your money?
Another video up on my channel, how to make healthy pancakes (they’re also vegan, vegetarian and paleo btw): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=514ZQ5un0qQ
this time, it’s part of a new series I’m starting. Make sure you check it out and give it a like : )
also check out these videos from my channel:
healthy recipes for lazy days
get healthy with me #1
healthy breakfast & lunch ideas
- ceilidh
Check out my new video!
New video up on my channel: Healthy Recipes for Lazy Days!
These 2 recipes are so amazing and simple: healthy, homemade naan bread and oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars! Make sure to watch the video, give it a like, and subscribe.
Also make sure you check out these healthy recipe videos from my channel:
Get Healthy With Me: Pre & Post Workout Meals
Healthy Breakfast & Lunch Ideas for School/Work
Healthy Treats and Snacks
- ceilidh
reviewing for a Canadian geography test, here are my reviews notes! also I uploaded a video yesterday on my YouTube channel on DIY Valentine's Day treats: go check it out here if you're interested!
New video up on my youtube channel! It’s a healthy Valentine’s Day treats/desserts video go check it out here!
Go check out my new video up on my channel!
I have a new main account!
Hello everyone : ) for the past few weeks I’ve been working on changing this tumblr to be my “side account” and making a new tumblr to be my “main account”, which will correspond with my youtube channel. Over on my “main” I will post my photography, travels, health + fitness, etc. (things that relate to my youtube channel). I will still be posting on here once in a while but my focus will be on my new youtube tumblr. If you would like to go follow it, it is @ceilidhes
- ceilidh
I've been SUPER inactive lately... exams have me stressed but I want to get back into regular posts! here are my Frankenstein notes for a few weeks ago!
dear teachers, please do not rely on peer editing done by your students in class. most of the time everyone is a) too polite to change anything, and b) doesn't really care if someone else's paper is good or not. sincerely, your students
a reminder
I started doing #100daysofproductivity on here to help motivate myself over the holidays and through 2017. I’ve made commitments in school and outside of school that are important to me. Now, I’m struggling. I haven’t been feeling myself for a while and now I’m left to face what I’ve been overlooking: it’s time to take care of myself.
sometimes, things don’t go the way you planned them. I’ve had some scary incidents concerning my health this week and I admit it’s frustrating that all of the work I was planning on getting done is now being replaced with caring for myself. But that is what’s most important right now. Thank you for understanding, best of luck to you in 2017 :)
- ceilidh
〚 12 ⑊ 100 〛#100daysofproductivity
merry christmas / happy holidays everyone !! hope you’re having a great time with family and friends :) these are a few of my favourite stationery gifts I received.
my day at a glance:
- presents!
- pancake breakfast with family
- more presents
- christmas dinner with family + family friends
(wasn’t a “productive” day in the sense of school work, but I wanted to share the stationery with you all... I did some school work on christmas eve morning and spent the evening with family)
〚cups of tea consumed: 2〛
〚 11 ⑊ 100 〛#100daysofproductivity
Did some work on “Christmas Eve” eve... I’m so hyped for my 2017 bujo spreads :)
my day at a glance:
- breakfast
- started reading frankenstein for english
- uploaded a youtube video, watch it here
- got an early christmas massage present with my mom and went out for lunch afterwards (thank u mom!)
- did some last minute christmas shopping
- skating with friends :)
also it snowed today! a white christmas!!
〚cups of tea consumed: 2 + 1 hot chocolate + 1 london fog〛
formal vs informal japanese
you may be wondering when you should use informal and formal japanese.
formal japanese is crucial for talking to people who are older than yourself, have more authority than you, or in business circumstances.
informal japanese is for communicating with friends and family.
depending on how comfortable you are with a person is whether you would use informal or formal japanese; if you still aren’t sure which one you should use, it’s always safe to use formal japanese.
formal japanese in the form of verbs
formal japanese verbs end in ます
i.e. あります (to have) たべます (to eat) いきます (to go)
to change these verbs to negative, they end in ません
to make them past tense, they end in ました
informal japanese in the forms of verbs
informal japanese verbs are slightly shorter versions of the formal japanese verbs.
i.e. あります → ある
たべます → たべる
いきます → いく
formal japanese in the form of questions
どこにいきますか ( past tense:どこにいきましたか ) where are you going?
なにをしますか ( past tense: なにをしましたか ) what are you doing?
informal japanese in the form of questions
each of the verbs in these sentences will change into the informal versions. particles can be removed, and です can be changed to だ or の (only if the question is about someone else).
どこいくの
なにするの
it can be pretty confusing, but it comes easier with practice. it’s important to know formal japanese, but travelling to japan or communicating with people who are fluent in japanese can be a great opportunity to learn more informal japanese.
i hope you enjoyed this mini lesson! let me know if you would like other lessons and masterposts like this :)
MY OTHER MASTERPOSTS:
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ways to make + save money as a student
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