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haven’t been very active lately- summer vacation <3

but that’ll be over by tomorrow, since i have to get started with studying again!

[danmew]

22 June 2016 38/40 Days of Productivity

Reviewing flash cards while waiting at the bus stop. My exam is tomorrow.

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23/06/16 my biology wall! Stay tuned for an introductory post coming soon 🍃

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Mind mapping is one of the best ways to capture your thoughts and bring them to life in visual form. Beyond just note-taking, though, mind maps can help you become more creative, remember more, and solve problems more effectively. Whether you’re new to mind maps or just want a refresher, here’s all you need to know about this technique. 

A mind map is basically a diagram that connects information around a central subject. I like to think of it like a tree, although it has more of a radial structure. In any case, at the center is your main idea, say, poetry, and the branches are subtopics or related ideas, such as types of poetry, famous poets, and poetry publications. Greater levels of detail branch out from there and branches can be linked together.

Mind maps can be more effective than other brainstorming and linear note-taking methods for a number of reasons:

It’s a graphical tool that can incorporate words, images, numbers, and color, so it can be more memorable and enjoyable to create and review. The combination of words and pictures is six times better for remembering information than words alone.

Mind maps link and group concepts together through natural associations. This helps generate more ideas, find deeper meaning in your subject, and also prompt you to fill in more or find what you’re missing.

A mind map can at once give you an overview of a large subject while also holding large amounts of information.

It’s also a very intuitive way to organize your thoughts, since mind maps mimic the way our brains think—bouncing ideas off of each other, rather than thinking linearly.

You can generate ideas very quickly with this technique and are encouraged to explore different creative pathways.

What do you need to make a mind map?

Because Mind Maps are so easy to do and so natural, the ingredients for your “Mind Map Recipe” are very few:

Blank unlined paper

Colored pens and pencils

Your Brain

Your imagination!

When you use Mind Maps on a daily basis, you will find that your life becomes more productive, fulfilled, and successful on every level. There are no limits to the number of thoughts, ideas and connections that your brain can make, which means that there are no limits to the different ways you can use Mind Maps to help you. 

7 Steps to Making a Mind Map:

Start in the CENTER of a blank page turned sideways. Why? Because starting in the center gives your Brain freedom to spread out in all directions and to express itself more freely and naturally.

Use an IMAGE or PICTURE for your central idea. Why? Because an image is worth a thousand words and helps you use your Imagination. A central image is more interesting, keeps you focused, helps you concentrate, and gives your Brain more of a buzz!

Use COLORS throughout. Why? Because colors are as exciting to your Brain as are images. Color adds extra vibrancy and life to your Mind Map, adds tremendous energy to your Creative Thinking, and is fun!

CONNECT your MAIN BRANCHES to the central image and connect your second- and third-level branches to the first and second levels, etc. Why? Because your Brain works by association. It likes to link two (or three, or four) things together. If you connect the branches, you will understand and remember a lot more easily.

Make your branches CURVED rather than straight-lined. Why? Because having nothing but straight lines is boring to your Brain.

Use ONE KEY WORD PER LINE. Why Because single key words give your Mind Map more power and flexibility.

Use IMAGES throughout. Why Because each image, like the central image, is also worth a thousand words. So if you have only 10 images in your Mind Map, it’s already the equal of 10,000 words of notes!

Essential Mind Mapping and Brainstorming Tools:

1. Mindmeister

2. iMindMap

3. XMind

4.The Brain

For inspiration, visit the Mind Map gallery page which exhibits great examples of Mind Maps done well for a range of topics and uses. 

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day 3

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[danmew]

21 May 2016 6/40 Days of Productivity

Finished our case study over chips and cookies. The student centre is so dead now that it’s summer, so there’s actually places to sit and study!

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[delfierx]

don’t forget that you can always come talk to me about anything you want

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06. 23. 2016 Another anatomy study session. It feels like my head can’t take more information. But at least I have peaches 😊

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23:56 // 26-06-2016

- okay, i’ve had three days of a break, i should start to schedule studying again.

[areistotle]

hello pals!! this is a masterpost of half (or so) of the reference posts i reblogged/made. i tried uploading this masterpost as just one big masterpost but i had over 250 links so that failed and here i am again. here is part one, encapsulating studying + certain subjects which will be followed by part two (slightly more general) here! enjoy ✨

studying, school, + learning

what i’ve learnt throughout my years of being a student

notes, studying, and self-study resources

self-study resources

starting a studyblr

college + uni

how to get studying

online study guides

good habits

exams!

study management

school is starting soon

back to school (1)

back to school (2)

back to school (3)

back to school reminders

50 things to know for back to school

get prepared for a new school year

school resources

final grade calculator

writing emails to professors

cheap textbooks etc!!

save money on textbooks

school

first week of school stuff

testing effect

make studying fun

high school tips

101 study tips

types of learners

lazy kid’s guide to good grades

catching up on missed work

university tag

igcse resources

sat tag

act tag

ap tag

ib tag

a-level revision tips

diy school supplies

test taking tips

a complete guide to studying (well)

time to study!

groupwork (1)

groupwork (2)

tips tag

study effectively from textbooks

studying better

surviving your least favourite class

studying a subject you hate

success

doing research

understanding the question

pomodoro

study tips

tactile learning

how to concentrate

concentration

exam day

ultimate study masterpost

study tips for exams

school survival

studying on the go

how to read academic journal articles

how to study smart

how to remember anything in 3 steps

distraction-free studying

motivation

my study instagram + study blog

+ motivation links

motivation masterpost

stay motivated

get that homework done!

reaching goals

getting motivated

motivation through anime

writing

writing tag

recover an unsaved draft

uni writing resources

add citations!

annotating (1)

annotating (2)

advice for writing papers

writing helps

essay writing tips

how to write an essay

writing term research papers

active vs passive voice

writing masterpost

academic writing resources

essay checklist

reduce your word count

essay writing links

how to write and execute a huge piece of work

summary writing

the discursive/argumentative essay

the narrative essay + the descriptive essay

note-taking

note-taking in class

cornell note-taking

cornell (2)

lecture notes

illustrating notes

banners

maintaining good notes

note-taking

sticky notes

flashcards

colour-code + highlight effectively

colour-coding

studying from textbooks

study guides

upgrade your notes

illustrate your notes

mind maps

note-taking for different lecture types

ribbon drawing

smart highlighting

lettering ideas

how i take notes

note-taking tips

aesthetically pleasing notes

fake cursive notes

languages + literature

the ultimate english masterpost

shakespeare

literature masterpost

annotating

studying a foreign language

100+ legal sites to download literature

approaching poetry analysis

write a killer unprepared text essay

literary analysis research papers

classics

how to ace lit

reading lit

write a rhetorical analysis essay

practice oral comprehension!!

how i study for english lit

poetry analysis (1)

poetry analysis (2)

how i learn languages

self-studying languages

languages tag

how to open a new book

literary devices

literaty devices w/ printables

literature masterpost

grow your vocab

a guide to vocab

language learning tips + resources

SUPER IMPORTANT FOR POLYGLOTS

tips + tricks for learning a language

chinese

english

french

german

greek

italian

japanese

korean

latin

maltese

polish

russian

spanish

swedish

humanities + other subjects

studying humanities subjects

gathering materials for a humanities research paper

philosophy

philosophy tag

psychology tag

politics + government

women of wwi

ap world history

coding

design resources

sciences + math

how to memorise diagrams

biology (1)

biology (2)

studying biology

biology help

biology note-taking

anatomy + physiology

physiology

physics

ap physics

chemistry (1)

chemistry (2)

chemistry note-taking

studying chemistry

maths tag

how to study for math

how to study math (1)

how to study math (2)

math (1)

math (2)

math (3)

10 tips to excel in maths

avoid carelessness in calculations

succeed in math without really trying

math resources and links

algebra (1)

algebra (2)

precalculus

geometry

space + astronomy (1)

space + astronomy (2)

hope this helps + please check out part 2 as well!! ilysm 💗 

ps here is a list of all my masterposts just in case 🐝

- helena xx

[mariajbentzen]

77/100 days of productivity // 23:03 I’m going to sleep so I can be fresh for my exam tomorrow. I’ll be done 12 hours from now! This is our messy revision desk from today, trying to cram in the last bits and pieces.

[dianeemay]

22/06/16 ~ currently reading “the canterville ghost” in english (second language) and making flashcards of new words on quizlet! I find this book quite enjoyable and a good summer reading! also, I just joined thecultstudy network, make sure to check it out and join too if you want!!

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it’s summer vacation at last!! so i’m going to try to check out the maximum amount of books allowed (16) from the library and make myself like 4 cups of tea to relax.

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Cleaned my study area. Ready to work 👍🙌

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me reading mythology: stop being mean to medusa she’s just tryna protect herself from men :/

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! important ! remember that summer is meant to be a break from the stress of school, so don’t overwork yourself. these are some suggestions of small tasks to do each day when you have nothing else major to do.

if you miss a day, keep going! you don’t have to finish this in 30 consecutive days. if you are uncomfortable with a task, don’t do it. this is meant to guide you to keep on track in the summer, not force you to do busy work.

i. write all upcoming events on a calendar. ii. choose an organization system. iii. make a habit tracker. iv. write 3 goals for the school year. v. clear your email inbox. vi. clear your askbox. vii. clean your phone of photos and apps. viii. clean your computer of files. ix. clean your study space. x. clean your backpack. xi. clean your pencil case. xii. clean your closet, or wherever you shove all your junk xiii. establish a morning routine xiv. establish an after school routine xv. you’re halfway done! take a day for self care and find out what helps you the most. xvi. find or make a study soundtrack. xvii. if you haven’t already, make a studyblr! if you have one, redo it. xviii. try meditation. xix. find healthy recipes. xx. find a fitness method that works for you and establish a fitness routine. xxi. find a note taking method that works for you. xxii. find resources for the subjects you’re taking next year. xxiii. change your wallpapers to motivational ones. xxiv. make a motivation wall. xxv. go to the library or a book store. xxvi. organize your bookshelf. xxvii. write a bucket list. xxviii. write a mission statement for your life. xxviv. find out what kind of person you are. xxx. make a rewards list, then choose one to reward yourself with because you’ve finished the challenge! good job!

under the cut are post challenges with 2 options for each day and a printable version of the 30 day list and the 30 day blog challenge. 

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