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Hi, guys! Lala here. We all know the importance of having a morning and night routine, but I haven’t seen a lot of people talking about having a study routine. So I wanted to share mine with you and hopefully you guys can get some value out of it.
Do you have a study routine too or want to share some tips? Share them with me!
hey friends!! a lot of you ask me for tips on things all the time + this is just some really good advice i’ve learnt throughout my years of being a student shared with you:
revision
study frequently so when exams/tests come by you only need to revise your shorter notes [you will thank yourself later]
i know it’s tedious but try to always do your homework [it’ll help you in the long run]
do your readings before class, this will help you understand better!!
use time wisely, for example study on the bus on the way to school [i really like doing this]
teach yourself material by giving lessons to soft toys or maybe using actual tools found in your household [i like using this method particularly for biology especially with water]
if you have to read to revise, read aloud
record yourself to be able to listen later when on the bus or something [i like doing this with poetry]
make sure to always get enough sleep, it’s not worth it losing sleep over studying! [also i find it better to wake up a little early to revise than sleep late]
incense works wonders if you’re trying to calm yourself down whilst studying
keep a hot beverage around when you’re studying + reward yourself by drinking a little bit of it when you want to
get rid of distractions while you’re studying, put your phone on flight mode or leave it to charge somewhere
if music doesn’t hinder your attention span, then listen to it whilst studying/doing homework [i suggest classical music/coffee shop noises/rain sounds] ~ [my spotify playlist // classical favourites // get ur studying on // flourishment]
watch videos on a particular topic before you cover it in class
if your syllabuses are available online, download them + print them out
have an organised desk, it helps you feel less stressed
use the pomodoro technique to study
make sure you have good lighting
work out past exam papers if they’re available to you, these are really good practice for your exam!
talk to your teachers during their office hours if you need to, that’s what they’re there for
if you’re too afraid to do the latter, send them an email when you need them!
have different files for every subject to keep you organised
don’t neglect any subject- just give them the time they need + prioritise
use a planner/bullet journal to help you plan your week
school stuff
smile at people, you have no idea how much it could brighten their day [plus your smile is great!!!]
always keep a water bottle handy
make your school lunch in the evening so you can sleep a bit more in the morning + not spend your money on school lunches
always take your headphones + charger to school [if they’re allowed]
keep some emergency money or something in your pencil case, you never know when you might need them!
if you menstruate make sure to keep a bag with stuff for when you’re menstruating [if not for you, maybe your friends may need something too]
take naps on the bus if the journey is long [make sure you don’t sleep + end up on the other side of the city/country]
if you have free lessons, utilise them! do your work at school if it can be done there so you are able to study/relax at home!
always take a book with you to school just in case you ever get bored
go to a guidance counselour if you need one [they can help with practically anything you may need!]
go to private tutoring lessons if you need them/can afford them
personal life
take pictures, lots of them!!! not just for instagram or something, they’re actually a really great memory
don’t forget to visit your relatives every now and then
watch the news/read articles to help you stay in touch with the real world
don’t worry so much about social media honestly from experience, it’s trivial anyway. indulge yourself in the real world + spend time with family and friends!!
don’t compare yourself to others, you’re not them + they are not you!
try to get some exercise done, even if it’s just using the stairs instead of a lift or dancing around in your room
always keep yourself hydrated
remember to take a day off once a week, it’ll help you avoid burnout
eat fruits/nuts as a snack!!
+ my masterposts
notes, studying, and self-study resources
self-study resources
supplies
igcse resources
improving your handwriting
how to studyblr
literature masterpost
organisation
aesthetically pleasing notes
annotating
studying a foreign language
really great apps
math
college + uni
motivation
biology
space!!!!
chemistry
physics
summary writing
the discursive/argumentative essay
the narrative essay + the descriptive essay
the ultimate english masterpost!!
stress relief
+ more
these are all practically all the tips i can remember!! i hope they help a lot of you out <3 good luck with school
-helena xx
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‘eat the frog' method
Hi all, it’s werelivingarts. I just stumbled across this method called ‘eat the frog’, which means you get the most difficult or important task out of your way first. I actually have been using this method for a long time, hope this post gives you a new way of managing your time and productivity! 😜
“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” – Mark Twain
my quick tips for working / studying from home
- get dressed and style your hair as if you’re going to school/work - even use the same perfume/ cologne as you normally do (trick your mind into being motivated)
- plan things out - everything (plan out your week, day, meal, etc. you can make these as specific as you’d like. this will help you stay on top of your work as well as stay healthy, especially if you live alone.)
- make studying/ working the first thing you do each day - best if you can start in the morning (minimize the tendency to procrastinate)
- just start - don’t worry too much about perfecting or finishing anything yet (if you don’t start then there’s nothing for you to perfect or get done. and it will never get done)
- listen to old and simple (aka non-distracting) podcasts, Youtube videos, or café/ chattering white-noise, etc. simply leave them as background noise to create an illusion of being outside your room (bring the presence of people to you. my favorites lately have been slam poems from 2016, Mae Martin’s stages, and Awsten Knight’s crackhead podcasts)
- set timers, for both study sessions and breaks (so that you don’t overwork, burn out, or procrastinate. the Pomodoro technique works great here)
- take advantage of the comfort of your own home (light a candle, have crunchy snacks, play loud music, review notes out loud while pacing around, wrap yourself in a blanket burrito, study on your bed if you can focus there like me, etc. basically anything you can’t do in a classroom, office, or the library)
- if you miss your friends, call/ text/ facetime them, make a study group chat with them, etc. (that is what technology is for)
- choose recreational activities/ self-care for your breaks instead of going on social media (go on walks, make small art, play an instrument, stretch, take a nap, etc. I usually reach for my guitar, brainstorm writing ideas, or sketch very simple line art.)
- if you want to go on social media, do it during meal times - or the 15 minutes after your meals that you can’t work just yet (it also doesn’t make you feel like you’re wasting time)
- study in different rooms for a change of scenery (dining room, living room, the patio, etc. I have an armchair next to the window that I study in whenever I need some sunlight and don’t have to write anything down. however, if you need a designated place to focus on your work, you can also use these alternative spaces as designated “relax” or “creative” place for your breaks)
- use this as an opportunity to take care of yourself (get enough sleep, drink water, exercise, talk to your family, take your meds, be mindful of your mental health, etc.)
Feel free to add your tips. The current situation sure is unpleasant but it is unavoidable. All we can really do now is take care of ourselves, others, and try to make the best out of this.
Good luck to everyone and stay safe! My heart is with you all 💕
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As most people are working and studying from home right now, I wanted to share some concrete, implementable ways you can help yourself feel better. Though I believe productivity and quantity of work done (or lack thereof) doesn’t/shouldn’t translate into your self-worth and how you view yourself, when you get work done, you actually do feel better in your own body.
By the way, it’s the first time I’m formatting a tips/guide post like this, so I apologize that I couldn’t be more concise.
I’ve spoken to a licensed professional counsellor as well as to some professionals who have been working from home for a long time, and some of the advice above is from them. I’m also sharing from my own experience as someone who used to be very productive and an (ex-)overachiever, and still attach a lot of my self-worth to grades and other tangible accomplishments. I hope these slides can help you. In case it’s hard to read, I’ve included it (reworded) in text form if you’d like to read more.
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If this essay doesn’t kill me, nothing will. I’m currently grappling with the concept of connecting Du Bois’ concept of double consciousness with post-structuralism. I don’t know whether I’m being very clever or very stupid. (x)
An Overview of Note-Taking Styles
Note-taking is one of the most essential skills a student should master. It allows you to record and review information to be used in the future. But what’s the best way to do so? Here’s an overview of note-taking styles that can help you maximize your learning!
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Happy juneteenth does your academia only include white people? Does your idea of valuable culture only mean rich Europeans? Where did you acquire the idea that white people's art is more sophisticated and their literature more intellectual and why do you still perpetuate it? What ways has white supremacy colored your love for learning and what will you do to diversify?
Week 14 of the 2020 Quarantine Challenge - Where would you rather be from?
Ngl I think this photos of my kitty looks like some sort of painting... I’m proud. And I’m actually from Kansas and I’m very proud, so I wouldn’t change a thing!
Week 11 of the 2020 Quarantine Challenge - What would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
I thought I’d jump in on this challenge, starting in June with my June planner! If I were stranded on a deserted island I’d probably just want the supplies to escape, but if I was saying something that actually answered the question in the way it’s meant to be answered I’d wish there was a library. 📚
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We’re all having “hard conversations” about racism, police brutality, and #BlackLivesMatter I hope.
You’ve probably noticed that detractors often use the same “racist talking points” in response. Here’s a researched and sourced guide to help you answer, for the times you may get stuck.
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✨With most schools, colleges and unis closed around the globe and most studyblr students now having school at home I thought I would create a challenge to help everyone stay focused and productive and also to connect with people so even though most people are self-isolating, we don’t feel lonely✨
✨Info✨
Because no one really knows when we’re going to be able to go back to schools and I know it will depend very much on where you live, I’m going to do a month of daily ‘challenges’ starting on Monday 23rd March 2020 but if the quarantine keeps going I’ll try to add as the weeks/months go on
I want to see what y’all are posting so please use the tag #2020 quarantine challenge and I’ll track this tag and reboot as much as possible!
On this note, I will reblog basically everything even if you don’t think it is ‘aesthetic’ cause I love seeing how everyone does their notes and stuff so please get involved 💕
✨Week 1 - Questions✨
Mon - Have you made a study schedule to help you study at home?
Tue - How are you being taught your lessons? (google classroom, teams etc.)
Wed - What’s your favourite study snack?
Thu - How are you keeping active?
Fri - What is your favourite subject/topic to study at the moment?
Sat - Where in your house is your favourite place to study?
Sun - What are you doing to relax?
✨Week 2 - Pictures✨
Mon - Take a picture of your desk/study space
Tue - Take a picture of the book you are currently reading
Wed - Take a picture of your most colourful notes
Thu - Take a picture of the pens/highlighters that you could not live without
Fri - Take a picture of the view outside your window
Sat - Take a picture of a meal you’ve cooked or something you’ve baked
Sun - Take a picture of some of your art or doodles
✨Week 3 - Questions✨
Mon - What is your favourite food to cook or prepare?
Tue - If you could go anywhere in the world for a week, where would you go?
Wed - What is your biggest goal for this year? Have you done anything so far to achieve this?
Thu - What is the song that makes you happy no matter what?
Fri - What is your favourite TV programme at the moment (on Netflix etc)?
Sat - Where is your favourite place in the world (eg a city you’ve been to, a restaurant, or a particular hiking spot)?
Sun - What is your favourite joke?
✨Week 4 - Tips advice ✨
Mon - What is your biggest tip for staying focused?
Tue - What is your biggest tip for not getting cabin fever?
Wed - What would be your advice to you from five years ago?
Thu - What is the best advice you’ve ever been given (e.g. from a teacher of friend)?
Fri - What is your biggest tip for organising your study space/study materials?
Sat - What is your best tip on how to relax?
Sun - What is you biggest tip to someone starting to learn your major/favourite subject/degree?
✨This is the first month but I might add to this later as the quarantine continues. Let’s all support each other through this difficult time✨
✨Month 2✨
I’ve been overwhelmed with all the studyblrs who have joined in on this challenge and how supportive everyone is 💕
SO HERE’S MONTH 2
✨Week 5 - Questions✨
Mon - What is your favourite film?
Tue - What is your favourite book?
Wed - What is your favourite song?
Thu - Who is your hero?
Fri - What is your favourite thing about your subject/major/degree?
Sat - What is your favourite game or sport to watch and play?
Sun - What is your favourite childhood memory?
✨Week 6 - Pictures✨
Mon - Take a picture of your pet (if you don’t have one share a pciture of your favourite animal)
Tue - Take a picture of the sunset
Wed - Take a picture of your bookshelf
Thu - Take a picture of your plants/flowers
Fri - Take a picture of your binders
Sat - Take a picture of a title for some of your notes
Sun - Take a picture of something super close up
✨Week 7 - Questions✨
Mon - What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten?
Tue - Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Wed - Does your family have a “motto” – spoken or unspoken?
Thu - If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce?
Fri - Do you love or hate rollercoasters?
Sat - If you could share a meal with any 4 individuals, living or dead, who would they be?
Sun - If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?
✨Week 8 - What Would You Rather✨
Mon - Would you rather be the funniest person in the room or the most intelligent?
Tue - Would you rather win $50,000 or let your best friend win $500,000?
Wed - Would you rather have a dog with a cat’s personality or a cat with a dog’s personality?
Thu - Would you rather have free Wi-Fi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?
Fri - Would you rather speak all languages or be able to speak to all animals?
Sat - Would you rather get away with lying every time or always know that someone is lying?
Sun - Would you rather read minds or accurately predict future?
This is month 2 and i will be starting it on Monday 20th April 2020
If you haven’t done month 1 feel free to just start with month 2 anyway and i hope that we can continue to support each other!!!
[tagging some studyblrs under the cut that i know have been taking part - please reblog so we can spread the message! (sorry if you were tagged twice i accidentally posted this on my main the first time around)]
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✨Month 3✨
i am still so thrilled and pleased at how many people are still doing this challenge and you guys are really helping me stay motivated. if im having a bad day i just scroll through all of your amazing posts and it makes me so happy 😌
so here’s MONTH 3:
✨Week 9 - Questions✨
Mon - Are you related or distantly related to anyone famous?
Tue - What's the most daring thing you've ever done?
Wed - Are you a clean or messy person?
Thu - Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Fri - How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Sat - Is your glass half full or half empty?
Sun - Is there anything you wished would come back into fashion?
✨Week 10 - Languages✨
Mon - What is your native language?
Tue - Do you speak any other languages? Are you currently learnign any?
Wed - If you could become fluent in one language overnight, what language would you like it to be?
Thu - What do you think is the best sounding lanuage?
Fri - What is your favourite idiom? (in any langauge)
Sat - What is your favourite word? (in any language)
Sun - What is the most important phrase in your native language that someone should know?
✨Week 11 - Questions✨
Mon - What is your biggest pet peeve?
Tue - What motivates you to work hard?
Wed - What would you sing at Karaoke night?
Thu - If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Fri - Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
Sat - Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Sun - What is the worst gift you have received?
✨Week 12 - What Would You Rather✨
Mon - If you were reborn in a new life, would you rather be alive in the past or future?
Tue - Would you rather lose the ability to lie or believe everything you’re told?
Wed - Would you rather be free or be totally safe?
Thu - Would you rather run at 100 mph or fly at ten mph?
Fri - Would you rather have seven fingers on each hand or have seven toes on each foot?
Sat - Would you rather go back to the past and meet your loved ones who passed away or go to the future to meet your children or grandchildren to be?
Sun - Would you rather know how you will die or when you will die?
This is month 3 and it will be started (if you are keeping up with the challenge) on Monday 18th May 2020
As always, if you are just discovering the challenge you can either start with us from month 3, start from the very beginning or do ‘catch-up’ posts until you get to where we are!
I WANT TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO IS TAKING PART AND I WILL KEEP UPDATING THIS AS LONG AS WE NEED IT SO WE CAN SUPPORT EACH OTHER 💕💕💕
[tagging some studyblrs under the cut who have been taking part (sorry if you have stopped the challenge but I've still tagged you) - please reblog so we can spread the message!]
