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Friendly reminder
āDoing your bestā does not mean working yourself to the point of a mental breakdown.
this one still smashes me in the face ten times a year. do not ignore pain, itās no longer your best at that point
itās no longer your best at that point
Personal growth becomes so addictive once you realize that itās always possible to improve your experience of being.
remember: the best āfuck youā is a beaming smile
Look After Your Energy
ā¢Mental energy is what is on your mind consistently.Ā ā¢The thoughts you think the most, the way you see yourself.Ā ā¢The ālimitsā you believe in, the āfactsā you believe in.Ā
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(here are some study tips straight from my psych notes)
1. interest: the brain prioritizes by meaning, value, and relevance so u remember things better if ur interested
find a study partner
do extra practice or research
teach it to someone else (this works so well!)
2. intent:Ā be actively paying attention. very little learning actually takes place without attention
use a concentration check sheet (every time u get distracted, put a check on ur sheet. this is supposed to program ur mind to pay attention)
while u read, talk back to the author
ask questions during lectures (this is scary ik!! but do it!)
3. basic background: make connections to what u already know
preview and skim the material before u read it. or google it!
write out a list of vocab words before a lecture and leave some spaces between them to fill in during the lecture
read ahead of lectures
watch crashcourse tbh
4. selectivity:Ā start by studying whats important
look for bolded words, graphics, pictures, chapter review questions in ur readings
listen for verbal clues like emphasis and repetition during lectures
make urself a study guide as u read and write down questions for urself to answer later as review (kinda like cornell notes)
5. meaningful organization:Ā u can learn/rmr better if u group ideas into diff categories
apply vocab words to ur life
make flashcards and sort them (try not to have more than seven items in one category!)
use mnemonics
6. recitation:Ā saying ideas aloud in ur own words strengthens synaptic connections! when u say something aloud u r forcing urself to pay attention
after u read, ask urself questions
talk abt what u learned w/ classmates outside of class
again, teach someone else
7. visualization:Ā ur brainās quickest and longest-lasting response is to images
convert info into a chart or graph
draw it out
make a mental video of a process
look at picture/video examples
8. association:Ā memory is increased when facts are consciously associated w something u already know. memory = making neural connections
ask urself: is this something i already know?
9. consolidation: give ur brain some time to establish a neural pathway
make a list of what u remember from class
review notes at the end of the day, every day
stop after reading each prg to write a question in ur notes
make ur own practice quiz
10. distributed practice: we all know cramming doesnt work but we do it anyway! but yeah short and frequent study sections work better
make a daily/weekly study schedule
create a time budget/time tracker (track everything ur doing for a week and see how u can be more efficient w/ the time u waste)
divide the reading/vocab by the number of days before an exam and do a little bit each day (u can use sticky notes to divide ur reading)
other tips:
stop stressing! this sounds stupid and it isnt going to be easy, but anxiety causes u to lose focus. try ur best to think positively. sleep a lot. minimize ur caffeine intake. take a walk maybe
when u need to remember something, look upward or close ur eyes (when ur eyes are open ur using visual parts of ur brain that u might not need to be using)
find a rival! (like the person right above u in class rank) secretly compete w/ them (envy can improve mental persistence bc it makes u focus more intensely) but dont overdo it!Ā
walking and sleeping build memory storage in ur brain
eat flavonoids! (grapes, berries, tea leaves, cocoa beans make neurons in the brain more capable of forming new memories + increase blood flow to the brain)
obstacles force ur brain to try harder, so space learning lessons apart or create a puzzle to solve or change ur physical setting
how to avoid education burnout
have 3 achievable goals a day: having a laundry list of things to do everyday is super unrealistic, and you just end up feeling bad about yourself because you didnāt accomplish your goals for the day.
leave your sundays open: i love sundays because theyāre my day to chill out and catch up on school work that i wasnāt able to finish during the week.
recognize when youāre at your emotional limits:Ā forcing yourself to get work done when you are unable to comprehend your study material does not benefit anyone.
learn how to say no: people will ask you for your time and it will stretch you to the limit, whether it be at your job, in your extracurriculars, or in your personal life. know when to step back and say no.
take care of yourself physically:Ā take breaks, go for walks, shower regularly, get enough sleep, eat healthy, see your friends
celebrate your accomplishments:Ā go out to eat with friends after a big exam, indulge in a night off after a busy week with some netflix and wine
make a study plan beforehand:Ā it can be daunting to see how much work you need to put in to a class or task beforehand, but this allows you to spread your work evenly so you donāt become overwhelmed.
learn how toĀ ask for help:Ā it is very rare that people make it through school, whether it be high school or university or any graduate program, without needing the advice of others or just a kind soul to vent to. find that person.
never forget your hobbies:Ā you will need things that keep you sane. if you love to play music, write, play volleyball, or cook, make you sure you donāt lose these things. they will become your escape when times get tough.
log off from time to time:Ā it is exhausting to be constantly connected to social media and your email. just physically disconnecting from these for a night to take care of yourself can really help you clear your mind.
types of study breaks for every situation
if you realize youāve been studying for hours: grab a snack to refuel your body and watch a sitcom to refuel your brain. then back to the books.
if youāre feeling stressed out: take some deep breaths, text your friends, maybe stair at a wall for a few minutes. gather yourself.
if you canāt seem to focus: get moving and get outside. take out the garbage, check your mail box, maybe walk your dog. just get moving and get fresh air. itāll help bring you back.
if thereās something else going on in your life and you canāt get it off your mind: write down whatās going through your head, sort of like a diary entry. itāll help you work things out.
if youāre just mentally and physically exhausted: set a timer for 25-30 minutes and take a nap. any longer and youāll hit REM and youāll wake up feeling just as tired. once you wake up, get some caffeine in you.
if the material is boring as hell: find another way to study. see if thereās a crash course video online about it or draw out what youāre trying to learn in diagrams and pictures to make it fun.
if people around you wonāt shut up: listen to some music. soundtrack and classical music is always good because they wonāt absorb you as much as music with lyrics. white noise (like ocean waves, rain sounds, etc.) also works.
if you only half understand a concept: call/message a friend whoās not in the class and try to teach the material to them. this will help you mentally work through the material and will help you remember it as well.
The fire inside you burns brighter than the fire around you.
A GUIDE TO MAKING EFFECTIVE SLIDES aka how to create presentation slides that actually improve your presentation
By Eintsein
(apologies for the variation in image quality. idk what went wrong with tumblr)
Iām constantly torn between āif itās meant to be, it will beā and āif you want it, go and get it.ā
āif itās meant to be, it will beā - friendships, relationships, people in general coming into your life, dealing with rejection
āif you want it, go get itā - your goals, aspirations, work and work ethic, changing your life (diet, exercise, hobbies, political views, opinions)
^this seemed important
you should give a fuck you really should but only about things thatĀ set your soul on fire save your fucks for magical shit
unknown ( via @scholasticbabe )
Confidence is notĀ āThey will like me.ā, itāsĀ āI will be fine if they donāt.ā
some of you are so unnecessarily mean for no reason other than to feel like youre better than others. its honestly disheartening. let people talk about their interests and what they like. it may be the only thing thats making them happy and the fact that they chose to share that happiness with you should be taken as a gift
If you want school to start because you miss the structure and learning but dread the inevitable return of anxiety and stress and youāre hyper-aware of this inner conflict clap your hands
Saturday, July 22nd, 2017Ā
Here are some of the very best apps for students; either in highschool or in college. I have used many of the following apps, but not all of them. Some, I have just asked friends about and they suggested those ones.Ā
Please enjoy the apps below, tell me how you like them, and feel free to add onto this list :)
Focus: SelfControl, Forest, MindNode, FocusBooster, FocusWriter, Think, StayFocused, Freedom, Cold Turkey, Anti-Social, Time Out, SmartBreak, Balanced
Productivity: Evernote, Any.do, MyScript Nebo, Outlook, Trello, Droptask, Basecamp, Pocket, Gyst, Doodle, Pen and Paper, Wunderlist, Toggl, Asana, Wolfram Alpha
Sounds: Tide, WhiteNoise, Chroma Doze, Coffitivity, Noisli, Brain.fm, NatureSpace, Noizio, Rainy Mood, SimplyNoise, Spotify, Slacker RadioĀ
Language Learning: Duolingo, Memrise, Busuu, Babbel, Livemocha, Living Language, Tandem, MindSnacks
Games: Lumosity, Sudoku, TanZen, GeoMaster Plus HD, Speed Anatomy, Star Walk, LeafSnap, Splice: Tree of Life, Vismory, Pigments, Viridi, Sunshine, Nota
Revision: Gojimo, Revision App, iMindMap, Exam Countdown, Penultimate, Clippet
Test Prep: Khan Academy, Magoosh ACT Flashcards, The Grading Game, Math Brain Booster, ACCUPLACER Study App, CK-12, NRICH, StudySync, Quizlet, StudyAce, That Quiz, Brilliant, Synap
Planner: Timeful, Remember the Milk, Listastic, Finish, 2Do, iStudiez Pro, MyHomework Student Planner, My Study Life, ClassManager, MyLifeOrganized, Daily Agenda, Schedule Planner, Todoist
Writing: EasyBib, ProWritingAid, Bubbl.us, WiseMapping, yWriter5, Storybook, Q10, Write 2 Lite, Writer, Diaro, Note Everything, OmmWriter, Draft
Health: MyFitnessPal, Lose It, Endomondo, FitNet, Sworkit, Daily Yoga, Yonder, Fooducate, SideChef, Rise, LifeSum, Meditation Studio, Happify, 7 Cups, Clue, Start, Power Nap App, Fit Radio, Calm
Courses: Corsera, PhotoMath, Udemy, HowCast, SimpleMind+, Open Culture, Canvas, Schoology, Alison, CourseBuffet, Degreed, Instructables, InstaNerd, Big Think, Yousician, PianuĀ
Books & Reading: CampusBooks, Scribd, Pocket, Wattpad, GoodReads, Readmill, Audible, Prizmo, Blio, Kindle, Overdrive, BlueFire Reader, Nook, Kobo, Aldiko, Cool Reader
Note Taking: SuperNotes, StudyBlue, Bento, QuickOffice, Google Keep, Zoho Notebook, Simplenote, Bear, OneNote, Box Notes, Dynalist.io, Squid, NotabilityĀ
Inspiration: TED, Lift, Believe It: You Will Achieve, BrainCourage, Get Inspired, iFundamentals, Reinventing Yourself, iWish, Pozify, Positive Thinking - The Key to Happiness, The Gratitude JournalĀ
Other: WiFi Finder, Mint, Zwoor, Brain Pump, Curiosity, Ready4 SAT, GradeProof, edX, Mendeley, Due, CamScanner, IFTTT, Square Cash
I hope one day you can control your depression/anxiety instead of having it control you. It will be tough, but you are tougher. I believe in you to do this.
