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[marikostudies]

12/14/17

finally done with school and out on break! not quite sure how well i did on my finals but i’m glad they’re finished. also really frustrated that the fcc just murdered net neutrality. hopefully congress will fight back!

[stardust-and-books]

Books and tea type of days 📚🍵

[natureandbeauty]

[karrakazz]

you want my hot take for the evening? people who dont like complainers just havent been exposed to good complaining, and will never know if they themselves have an inborn talent for the art of kvetching

[karrakazz]

good complaining is some combination of a) funny, b) animated and theatrical, c) insightful re: human foibles, d) inquiry into social trends and norms.it must ALWAYS involve at least a small degree of self awareness, and is often used to build camaraderie and maintain relationships.

source: im jewish

[lawschoolruinedme]

The Real Lawblrs: 

[thefragilepages]

It’s all coming together 🌼

[ravensthetic]

this is SO PRETTY, the color, the filter, the light, its so incredible im :’)

[ravensthetic]

for being so nice and so cute, copy this to 10 other bloggers that you think are wonderful. keep the game going and make others feel pretty!

ahhhh!! thank you so much this made my day. ily 

[queen-of-apricity]

Love Yourself

Tips on life so you can have more self love time and less stress

Get any college/school assignments done as soon as you get them. Proofread them halfway before the deadline. This gives the writing time to “age” so you see more mistakes.

Do not give people too many chances. No matter how much it hurts, or how caring you are. Remember: Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.

Make your bed DAILY. I cannot express how important this is. With my schedule right now (that includes working out, cleaning the house, making dinner, etc) I have to do this. It make a huge difference. I suggest making it as soon as you wake up in the morning

To go with that, clean your room DAILY. I know how fucking off the wall that sounds. Not a deep clean, but you need to get trash and dishes out, do laundry. Trust me. It will lower stress levels

Study in 30 minute time periods with 10-15 minute breaks

Write down any weak concepts and at the end or beginning of the week (weekend is cool too) focus on those and do tons of practice

Stretch stretch stretch. Sometimes just laying on the floor and stretching my arms out helps me

Green tea is good to drink in the morning. It helps me feel awake and energized and is great for organizing thoughts

There’s a brand, I forgot their name, but you can buy the bottles on Amazon. “Calm now” and “drift off” are my favorite. They’re completely natural and have herbal medicines for a wide range of things. Some people have had great luck with this.

Allow yourself to be treated to a massage. I’m serious. You don’t realize how many knots you have until someone massages you and then you feel so much better

Heating pads are a life saver. Whether you’re cold, your back hurts, or you’re on your period it will help.

Make it a goal to eat one fruit a day and drink at least two bottle of water a day. You can buy a massive case of water that will last a while.

Lay off the coffee for a little bit to breathe and refresh yourself.

Do not take abuse. If you have suspicions or are hiding something that your partner/etc/anything is doing, there’s probably a reason for that. It gets better.

Make a reading goal. One book a month/one book a week. It will help.

[queen-of-apricity]

School starts in a few weeks and I want to do some easy "glow ups" or like simple stuff I can do to make myself look/feel better before then. Any suggestions?

Girrrll I gotcha! With these tips, if you follow them, I can almost promise, you’ll not only look and feel like you are a fucking goddess, but you will make everyone around you feel like you got your whole life together.

Organize your whole everything for school. Have the first day of school outfit ready, your bags ready, brief yourself on what you will be learning.

Coconut oil your hair a ton and then stop doing it 4 days before school. There’s a post right here on hair tips. But not only will this make your hair grow, it will glow.

Moisturize yourself every night and morning. I just use coconut oil but you can use whatever you want. Put 3 dots on the spot you wanna moisturize and rub until your hands feel funny. Make sure you don’t add too much, though.

2 days before school you could (skin care routine in no specific order):Do a peel off mask for everywhere but your nose. Then do a blackhead remover on just your nose . Pimple bandages on places you think acne is coming in. Moisturize (If you rub, rub upwards and then pat.). Toner (Pat pat pat)

To have glowy skin on the first day:Legit before you go to bed, the day before, put on a like face mask. THen when you wake up go ahead and wash up and stuff. Don’t forget your toner and remember to DAB it on. Also the night before, put pimple bandages on.

Whiten your teeth

Start taking your daily vitamins boo

Fix your sleep schedule. Go to bed at like 10 and wake up an hour before school.

Put a smart look together for school, this includes makeup if you wear it (if not it’s okay you’re just as beautiful && glowing) what I mean by this is like, what kind of look are you going for? Baddie? Classy and sweet? Hella casual? Piece one together based off of this. If you want to look more mature, you need to piece something together that screams “I have my shit together and I’m not playing this year, I have goals to achieve.”

Start using a planner correctly

Eat breakfast when possible. Avoid anything that will upset your stomach and go for small and simple. If you can’t do this, take a vitamin to boost your day.

Bring water to school. It seriously pays off to have some water with you.

What are your goals in school this year? write them down and read them every day.

HAVE YOUR MAKEUP LOOK READY. No joke if you dnt knw what kind of makeup you’re gonna do on the day of school you’re gonna be stressed af

Bonus: Glowing while in school (intellectually and more)

Let’s talk outfits

A messy bun, light mascara, skinny jeans, shoes, and an oversized sweater goes a long fuckin way.

But so does sweatpants?

And also, you’re going to want to AVOID procrastinating those assignments at all costs.

Yes, I went there. When you get an assignment, especially homework or something that’s “due __ days from now” you want to do it as soon as possible.

So an example would be to do homework when you can like, say you arrive to a class but the teacher isn’t there or the kids are talking and class aint started: Get the homework from your other class out, work on it. OR you can go ahead and start briefing yourself on what you’re gonna have to do.

USE THOSE THINGS RIGHT. You know that annoying ass syllabus and textbook you get that you’re 90% sure you won’t ever use? Stop everything you’re doing and read the syllabus.  It should have something like all the topics youll go over. Example “introduction to biology” or something. So, if you want to get ahead of your class, when you go home, google the first one. Have a notebook or a google doc open and jot down notes. Watch youtube videos on it..etc. This is especially true for subjects you’re scared about failing in. If you do this and continue to do this throughout the school year it will pay off. You can use your textbook with this too.

Ask your teacher stuff.  God I know everyone says this but I mean it in a different way. If you want to do the above in a more advanced way, ask them about 3 weeks into school “what’s ahead of you”

Stay away from drama at all costs. If some girl comes to you talking shit, act like you’re listening but pay it no mind. 

Don’t be afraid to go in pajamas. Giirrrlll I went to work today in my damn pajamas. Deadass in fluffy ass pajama pants and flip flops okay. Don’t be afraid.

Which reminds me that I may be making a back 2 school outfit post on what to wear for certain looks.

and other stuff to glow up in school?? who knows

Hope it helped darling!! byyee~ mwah!

[sumerstudies-blog]

Transitioning from Summer Vacation to School

This is a longgggg post on mental illness, I don’t see a lot of mental health posts in the studyblr community so I’d like to help change that.

I have severe GAD and MDD and so I know like a lot of people that before the first day or second third (etc) day of school it’s really hard to just relax so I got some tips I’ve gotten from my psychiatrist and my therapist on how to cope with anxiety but some of these are tips that work for me and that might not work for everyone but if you have extra tips feel free to share! (((I’m making separate posts on panic attacks and depressive episodes))) If you don’t have a diagnosed mental illness this still helps a lot of people

1. Re-evaluate your goals for the week month and/or year Now that school is starting, they don’t have to be the big things though. For me, my goals are just getting out of bed, taking care of myself, studying and doing assignments on time. These small victories can build up and boost confidence so when you do have that test your testing anxiety won’t be as bad but manageable.

2. Finding new coping strategies Stress is up now because of school, I have college applications to worry about, graduation, keeping my grades up, marching band etc. So when I do have panic attacks or just overwhelming anxiety and stress in general the new strategies can be more effective in the long run. Remember: More is better

3. Talk it out Definitely when my anxiety is overwhelming I talk to a friend to help blow off steam. But family is also an important option.

4. Remove toxic people 👏Enough.👏Said.

5. Talk to your Psychiatrist/Therapist You may not have a diagnosed mental illness but seeking out help if you feel your anxiety is out of control is absolutely necessary. They also help with suggesting new coping strategies and assist you if you need a lifestyle change if that’s what you feel you need.

6. TAKE.👏YOUR.👏MEDICATION.👏 I can’t stress this enough, I admit I have issues with taking my medication but I set alarms, reminders ANYTHING to help me take it whether I want to or not. Taking medication does NOT make you seem weak. Seeking help does NOT make you look or sound weak.

Bottom line is: your mental health is more important than school, and this is counterintuitive to what I have been saying but PLEASE 🙏🏼 get help if you need it. If you need to take less AP classes to make you feel less overwhelmed then take LESS!!!! Don’t carry the weight if you can’t handle it and be honest with yourself. It doesn’t matter what everyone else is taking and it doesn’t matter how “dumb” you look. Your mental health sound be your FIRST priority or else how will you succeed. I’m not an expert but I’ve lived with my mental illnesses since I can remember and it’s crippling but doing small things and having small victories helps.

[sumerstudies-blog]

Hotlines: Suicide Hotline: [phone] Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention: [phone] If you have any more please add them or if I mistyped please tell me

[mazzytwi]

Tumblr Resources to Get You Through the School Year!

Hi guys!! Thank you all so much for your support!!! Happy 250 (EDIT: I SPENT A DAY ON THIS AND NOW IM PAST 300) and hope you all have a great start to the month! The community is more welcoming with all of you - I haven’t faced negativity from anyone at all. None of these are my posts - but they’ve helped me out a lot. With that said - let’s get started:

For bujos/planners:

This is one of my side blogs, and has tons of inspiration for weekly and monthly spreads, as well as a few aesthetic ideas and how to start one. I update this constantly.

How to start a studyblr - Studyblrs with creative fields

Lighting (for photos)

Study spreads

Planning your month

Printables (the same as some used down there but in a different category):

Weekly printable

To - do printable

Cornell Notes printable

Back to school printables

Daily Planner  @theorganisedstudent

Weekly Planner II @theorganisedstudent

Essay Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Tracker

Novel Notes

Plot Diagrams

Correction Sheets

Grid & lined paper

Weekly schedule for studying

Printables masterpost

Exam printable & how to use it

2018 Calender set (by my QUEEN @emmastudies)

For students:

Exams & Studying:

Exam revision guide

How to beat different types of procrastination

How to deal with a crappy teacher (this has to do with studying ig)

Study tips!! (its a masterpost)

Exam Printable & How to Use it

Exam & Homework tips

Coping with hell i mean exams i mean hell

A cool studying outline to try

This is my favorite thing and it’s when to use certain remembering techniques

Correction Sheets

Memorization tips for different learners

Weekly study schedule

More sites to use in normal studying routines

How to study smarter and not harder

Study smarter II

Exam printable & how to use it

Self discipline 

Study methods

Hoe tips for school and studying

Studying masterpoint

Tips and tricks to studying

Study tip - so easy

How to stay organized to study

Note - Taking:

Lecture notes

How i set up flash cards (these are nice to study from but be determined to finish setting them up)

Nifty highlighting idea (this post is so old)

Highlighting idea that i actually use

How to take Cornell Notes

Cornell style notes printable (gridded)

Notebook paper (grid & lined)

Tips for pretty notes!!

How to take notes

Notes for different classes

Life, man & general school stuff:

Back - to -school guide

Things I learned as a college freshman

Get ORGANIZED

Textbooks are expensive so here’s some free ones…

Tips for working students that sound extra but may work for u ily don’t overwork urselves

Masterpost for motivation and stuff

Get ur life together again bc haha i stay organized for like a day anyway

School supplies that u should have just to stay minimal

Grad school tips

Organization masterpost

Productive afterschool routine

30 websites to kill boredom

Back to school masterpost

Get confident in presentations

Overcome procrastination

Succeeding in school masterpost

For bad days 

For bad days II

A GOOD MASTERPOST for getting ur life together 

General school tips 

Free online courses

GOOD POWERPOINT TIPS

Sites to learns stuff

More learning stuff sites

Dealing with a trashy class

Study resources masterpost

Summer Productivity

Summer life tips

PLEASE READ THIS THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT MASTERPOST 

Honest guide to college 

University tips

SCHOOL MINDSET

What to do on Sundays

Back to school masterpost

Useful things for going back to school

How to clean your house

Cute self care tips!

More self care tips

Plant care tips!

English:

A handy list of words to fit into ur essays

How to write an article like a journalist

Words to replace over-used words

ESSAY STRUCTURE IDEA this is in bold so u losers don’t miss this bc it’s not just for English u nerds

Get gucci while reading and be an active reader

Get gud reading them academic articles amigo

Words to replace “the author or whatever shows…” bc that is baby writing and i accidentally used that on an essay and i failed so

Novel notes

Plot Diagrams

Reading Lists

Literary techniques (what themes, personifications, metaphors are etc)

Discussing in English

How to top a literature class

Literature class masterpost

Strong/weak verbs

More essay tips!!

MLA format - a how to

ESSAY GRADER.

How to avoid essay cliches

Chemistry (I’m taking chem so i have a few resources aha)

Da terms on exam papers

Chemistry resources masterpost

Cute periodic tables

Study chapters

History/Social Studies

How to write a history paper

AP world history powerpoints masterpost

Math 

General tips

Resources

Understanding math masterpost

Test Prep

PSAT I

PSAT II

ACT tips!

100 words for the SATs (start studying early!!)

Thank you so much for the support! I couldn’t have done it without all of you. A simple reblog or like will help others see these tips, and will be very appreciated. I hope these links work - feel free to message me with questions and other links!! A possible part 2 might come out at the end of august, and one for languages!!!

[queen-of-apricity]

HIGHSCHOOL

Here you are.  A guide to the shit you can expect from highschool and overall what to fucking avoid. Like. You’re about to be a FRESHMAN which means you’re so confused and like??? You don’t know what to DO. Some of y’all are really gonna come after me but bitch idc. Let’s go. @ All tweens becoming teens or teens that are still just fucking L O S T  : This is what you’ve been waiting for.

Drama - People WILL start drama. It’s your best bet not to talk about x person or about what x person did etc. Trust me on this, you’ll get fucked over REAL quick

Fuckers Central - Man it is EVERYWHERE. There will be so many fuckwads playing people. And don’t even get me STARTED on the bullshit slut shaming that goes on. Mary’s best friend encouraged her to lose her virginity sure but then proceeded to shame her. DON’T DO THAT. JUST. DON’T.

Teachers - Some will be chill, some will not. Stick to your grades. Make an AMAZING impression for the first 3 months of school. It will pay off because the teachers will see you as a golden child. Don’t do what I did: Get in trouble for being a sarcastic asshat on the first day of gym class.

This being said: Don’t be afraid to make some mistakes and some memories! @-@ Be safe, have fun, take lots of pictures (if that’s your thing) because it will be fun to look back on.

Memory Ideas: Wanna keep track of some memories and shit? I got you.Polaroids, a scrapbook or photobook, and a journal will take you a long long way. As cheesy as it is, you’ll be able to read back on the day you and your best friends got suspended for a glitter war. yes, I did that.

Important!!!: Take extra care of your mental health. Highschool and middle school are HUGE places when it comes to mental health dropping. You need to start stretching, looking for ways to cope etc.

REALLY IMPORTANT!!!: If you can, please please please try to avoid self harm and eating disorders at all costs. PLEASE. Find other ways to cope. I’ve been there, done that. It will not just be tiny and small for a short period of time, I promise you. And if you already have started: I STRONGLY urge you to recover.

For the Emos and future Emos: Have your fun, but don’t make fun of or trash rap/hip hop/pop because it isn’t your style. I used to do this (especially because my ex boyfriend hated anything other than metal with a PASSION and i was afraid) 

Popular Babes: Don’t make fun of others because they’re lower in school status, you don’t have to be “perfect” and yes it’s okay to make mistakes. You’re allowed to stop wearing makeup, you DON’T have to have that perfect brand if you can’t afford it. And fuckbois are everywhere darling.

Physical Health: Try to eat at LEAST one healthy meal/week and go on walks. It pays off. The goal here isn’t to lose weight, but it is to take care of yourself.

Skin Care:  Don’t be too harsh on your skin but I do recommend sunscreen + moisturizer. Today I made a honey + sugar lip scrub and a honey + cinnamon blackhead mask that left me feeling and looking amazing. DO NOT pick at your skin! Also it’s a good idea to get wrinkle cream and a dark spot brightener. Mainly because this is when I and others started to get these things! 

Teens with the Vs: Discharge is normal, so is having a natural smell. If you’re worried, feel free to google it! Periods are rough and if you are experiencing extreme cramps, I really recommend you go to the doctor. If your period isn’t on a cycle, go to the doctor. It might be a good idea to have a thin sweater (oversized) in your locker or bag, just in case you bleed through your pants! And also, YES, birth control at this age is normal to get. Speak to your parents about it! CARRY PADS/TAMPONS WITH YOU. Stock up on undies. You can never have too many undies. oH and masturbation is completely 100% okay and normal and you don’t have to be ashamed of it.

The Sex : Many people start having sex at this age and that’s fine. I encourage you to carry condoms with you. Do not feel like you need to have sex if you don’t want to.  Birth control may be an option for those with vaginas! 

Emergency Shit: 

How to give CPR

Five self defense moves

Rape escape self defense

Information on being drugged 

Duct tape over your mouth? LICK IT UNTIL YOU CAN’T ANYMORE.

How to survive a mass shooting

Pro tips for saving: Save your money in sections for different things. Here are some things you can start saving for!!

3 months rent + apartment deposit

3 months food

Emergency supply (because shit happens)

College

A Car

Insurance

That ONE thing you’ve really always wanted!

Plane tickets + hotel room + food + souviners!

A castle!!!!!!

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: LEAVING AN ABUSIVE FAMILY

Stress: It will grow, you will get stressed, you will need to cope. Start finding HEALTHY coping shit now

Social Anxious Sweeties: Slowly start working your way up. It’s okay, I know how you feel. But I promise it can get even a little better, just slowly work it up.

Do:

Give honest advice to others

Love yourself more each day. Look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that you love you.

Stand up to bullying. Even if it’s not you.

Encourage others to be happy with their life

Confront toxic behavior

Work on your flaws

Learn your ways around the school

Have fun!!!

Spread happiness & cheer because that’s a Good Thing

Be kind. Do some of that crazy kindness shit you see online

Avoid drama at all costs

Apologize for your actions when you’ve messed up

Experience life

Don’t:

Belittle others

Lie to other people for your benefit

Be an absolute inconsiderate bitch and just say “I’m just blunt!!” That is not blunt. That is cruel and you know it.

Put others down for what they do with their life

Yell about others music tastes or fashion tastes

Giggle when you see the quiet poor kid shuffle in or drop something

Ignore all toxic behavior

Ignore mental health

Start problems for the hell of it

Break friendships

Emotionally abuse your partners (YES. GIRLS CAN DO THIS TOO. ACTING “CRAZY” ISN’T CUTE.)

Pressure people into ANYTHING

Trust everything you hear

Ignore school to the maximum

It has been done. If I make additions, it will be in the reblogs my friends. ENJOY!

[queen-of-apricity]

Start school at a higher level

“I’m scared school will be too high paced for me at the beginning and i might fall behind.”

“What if i fail?”

“I’m afraid I won’t make my grades/reach my goals.”

“School is going to start soon and it’s stressing me out really bad. I don’t know what to do or where to start!”

继续阅读

[queen-of-apricity]

Queeen,,, could you give some tips on glowing up mentally/physically/whateverlly??? And, on a completely related side note; Ily and your blog !!!

Biggest glow up tip I’ll ever give any of you:

SET GOALS AND PREPARE FOR THEM

Honestly baby you need to set goals in every area of your life, prepare for them and actually do them. Do not settle for less and stop putting shit off. When it comes down to it, people ain’t shit so don’t let them get in your way also thank u i love u more mwAH

[alternativeblkgal]

one hard pill to swallow (that i had to learn myself) is that in order to actually learn coping skills and progress with living successfully with your mental illness is that you have to take action. whether that’s going to therapy or removing yourself from toxic enviornments/people, living your life solely for yourself or whatever. you can’t sit around venting forever and expect it will change. theres only so much understanding and patience that others around you will have. sometimes mental illness is a burden on others. it’s a burden when you have access to help and choose not to take it. sometimes it’s exhausting. there’s no magic day where it will all fall together. you have to actively make that magic.

[liberalartssociety]

10.02.2016 // early morning essay work - it’s supposed to be a nice day so I wanted to make progress here before I go for a cycle ride later.

[lunarfoxes]

Golden sunlight is the purest form of happiness✨

[studylustre]

너만 보고 싶으니까. ig: studylustre