Damn, Dat Ambition!

27 / female / non-traditional student trying to get into pre-med

[shookworm]

I've got sooo much to catch up on and study for, and then I gotta make my way to school later in the afternoon...

Just wanna pass this class, I can feel my body tense but I gotta keep studying or I'll feel worse for not doing it 😩

[byebyethinspo]

i’ve gotten to a point in my life where i can frame most Hard Times™ as an opportunity to growand heal, which is so cool

applying for jobs? hell yeah i’m going through some STRESS learning how to be more organized

needing to restart antidepressants? YIKES it’s SAD but at least i’ll learn how to put myself first this time

moving somewhere different? COOL gonna meet new people, learn my boundaries better, and have a new space to cry in

relationship turbulence? not fun BUT ‘m learning how i need to be loved so that’s sweet!

relapse? NOT GREAT TIMES but i’m going to try harder, go to therapy, and get better at being my own home

[13chancess]

push yourself to get up before the rest of the world - start with 7am, then 6am, then 5:30am. go to the nearest hill with a big coat and a scarf and watch the sun rise.

push yourself to fall asleep earlier - start with 11pm, then 10pm, then 9pm. wake up in the morning feeling re-energized and comfortable.

get into the habit of cooking yourself a beautiful breakfast. fry tomatoes and mushrooms in real butter and garlic, fry an egg, slice up a fresh avocado and squirt way too much lemon on it. sit and eat it and do nothing else.

stretch. start by reaching for the sky as hard as you can, then trying to touch your toes. roll your head. stretch your fingers. stretch everything.

buy a 1L water bottle. start with pushing yourself to drink the whole thing in a day, then try drinking it twice.

buy a beautiful diary and a beautiful black pen. write down everything you do, including dinner dates, appointments, assignments, coffees, what you need to do that day. no detail is too small.

strip your bed of your sheets and empty your underwear draw into the washing machine. put a massive scoop of scented fabric softener in there and wash. make your bed in full.

organise your room. fold all your clothes (and bag what you don’t want), clean your mirror, your laptop, vacuum the floor. light a beautiful candle.

have a luxurious shower with your favourite music playing. wash your hair, scrub your body, brush your teeth. lather your whole body in moisturiser, get familiar with the part between your toes, your inner thighs, the back of your neck.

push yourself to go for a walk. take your headphones, go to the beach and walk. smile at strangers walking the other way and be surprised how many smile back. bring your dog and observe the dog’s behaviour. realise you can learn from your dog.

message old friends with personal jokes. reminisce. suggest a catch up soon, even if you don’t follow through. push yourself to follow through.

think long and hard about what interests you. crime? sex? boarding school? long-forgotten romance etiquette? find a book about it and read it. there is a book about literally everything.

become the person you would ideally fall in love with. let cars merge into your lane when driving. pay double for parking tickets and leave a second one in the machine. stick your tongue out at babies. compliment people on their cute clothes. challenge yourself to not ridicule anyone for a whole day. then two. then a week. walk with a straight posture. look people in the eye. ask people about their story. talk to acquaintances so they become friends.

lie in the sunshine. daydream about the life you would lead if failure wasn’t a thing. open your eyes. take small steps to make it happen for you.

[monsieurenjlolras]

This is all really good advice for dealing with long term depression and anxiety. It’s not gonna magically cure you, but I’ve pushed myself to incorporate a few of these things into my day to day routine and it helps

[languageramblings]

中文词汇表

用尽 (yòng jìn) — to exhaust 友情 (yǒu qínɡ) — friendship 旗舰 (qí jiàn) — flagship 概念 (gài niàn) — concept 牵挂 (qiān guà) — to worry 散落 (sàn luò) — to be scattered 天涯 (tiān yá) — end of the world 此刻 (cǐ kè) — this moment

复杂 (fù zá) — complex 虚假 (xū jiǎ) — false 喧哗 (xuān huá) — uproarious 遥远 (yaó yuǎn) — remote 傻话 (shǎ huà) — nonsense 谎话 (huǎnɡ huà) — lie

剩 (shèng) — to be left over 伤疤 (shānɡ bā) — scar 挣扎 (zhēnɡ zhá) — struggle 铠甲 (kǎi jiǎ) — armour 渺小 (miǎo xiǎo) — insignificant

Words taken from: 用尽我的一切奔向你 Complete song lyrics: 用尽我的一切奔向你

[wordsnstuff]

Resources For Students

It’s almost exam season and I figured you students out there could use some useful resources. I hope this aides you in your studies and makes your life a bit easier. Enjoy!

Self Care

Body

Sleep Calculator

Dealing With Your Mentrual Cycle by @educatier

Food Masterpost by @areistotle

Myfridgefood (Make something with what you have in your fridge)

Choose Your Tea Based On How You Feel by @spazju

Beginner’s Yoga Poses To De-Stress

Head-To-Toe Self Care by @spazju

Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

Mind

Movie Night Masterpost by @distractful 

Free Online Therapy

Need A Compliment?

This Is Sand - Calming Site Where You Play With Sand

The Dawn Room - If you have struggled with depression, I recommend

The Thoughts Room - For Watching Your Troubles Fall Away

Mental Health Masterpost by @420normani 

Puppy Live Cam

Kitten Live Cam

Self Care Check by @rainingtheo 

Motivation

Motivation Masterpost by @areistotle

How To Reach Your Goals by @studyplants

Tips For Getting Motivated by @overstudies

Get Motivated In A Month

Guide To Motivation by @elkstudies

Attitudes That Lead To Success by @onlinecounsellingcollege

The Iceberg Illusion by @studyally

Read This When You Want To Give Up by @onlinecounsellingcollege

Sounds/Music/White Noise

General

Coffee House

Rain

Ocean

Thunderstorm

Rainforest

Country Garden

MyNoise.net

CalmRadio

Classical Relaxation Stream

Harry Potter

Gryffindor Common Room

Slytherin Common Room

Hufflepuff Common Room

Ravenclaw Common Room

Great Hall At Halloween ( Christmas )

Great Lake

Snape’s Potions Classroom

Hogwarts Library

The Burrow (Weasley’s House)

Diagon Alley

Forbidden Forest At Night

Malfoy Manor

Time Management

Bullet Journalling

delthenerd’s Guide To Bullet Journalling by @delthenerd

Thorough Guide To The Bullet Journal System by @tinyrayofsun

Bullet Journal Prompts by @study-like-hermione-granger

35 Things To Track In Your Bullet Journal

Bullet Journal Page Inspiration by @studyign

Guides

Printables Masterlist by @studiying

Printables Masterpost by @study-well

Organization by @areistotle

The 8-Hour Day

Finding Study Time

Guide To Time Management by @pennyfynotes

The Pomodoro Technique by @elvindantes

Foreign Languages (for English speakers)

Studying A Foreign Language by @areistotle

Langblr tag on Tumblr

French 

Spanish 

Dutch 

Japanese 

German

Italian 

Korean 

Chinese 

Portugese

Hindi

Arabic

Russian

Vietnamese

Latin

Sign Language

College Preparation

Things No One Told Me Before College by @delthenerd

College/University Masterpost by @areistotle

Staying Healthy In College by @tothefinishline

College Student’s Masterpost by @eruditekid

List Of Universities On Tumblr by @higheredsocialmedia 

Becoming An Adult Cheat Sheet by @baku

Alternatives To Buying Overpriced Textbooks

Studying & Building Good Habits

Planning A Research Project by @delthenerd

Annotating Texts by @delthenerd

Taking Notes In Class by @delthenerd

5 Things To Do At The End Of A Semester by @delthenerd

On How To Write A History Essay by @delthenerd

101 Study Tips by @study-early

How To Concentrate

Concentration Masterpost by @study-star

Memorising Diagrams

Study Space Guide by @study-well

Essay Writing Structure

Research & Reading Tips 

Thinking & Memorizing Tips

Studyblr

School Supplies Masterpost by @areistotle

Guide To Making Masterposts by @educatier

Taking Photos Of Your Notes by @studyquill

Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Studyblr by @studyign

A Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Studyblr by @eintsein

100 Days Of Productivity Challenge explained by @elizastudies

How & Why To Start A Studyblr by @studious-simplicity

StudyblrMasterposts - Blog run by @emmastudies & @annistudio

Useful Apps & Sites

Writing

Written?Kitten! - Word Count Motivation

Hemingway Editor - Online Editor

Grammarly Chrome Ext.

Readability Score

Bibliography Maker Chrome Ext.

Math

This Is The Best Math Site You’ll Ever Use

Math Cheat Sheets

Calculus Cheat Sheet

Mathway

Symbolab

Tip Of My Tongue - For When You Can’t Remember A Word

Organization

Habitica App - To Do List In The Form Of A Game

MyStudyLife App - Digital Planner

Evernote

SimpleMind App - Digital Mind-Map

Google Calendar

Motivation & Accountability

Headspace App - Guides In Meditation

Pacifica App - Stress Management

StayFocusd Chrome Ext. - Limits Time On Distracting Websites

Focus App - Combats Phone Addiction With A Game

Momentum - Motivational Chrome Extention

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[howtomusicmajor]

How to Handle Having TOO MUCH To Do

So let’s say you’re in the same boat I am (this is a running theme, have you noticed?) and you’ve just got, like, SO MUCH STUFF that HAS to get done YESTERDAY or you will DIE (or fail/get fired/mope). Everything needs to be done yesterday, you’re sick, and for whatever reason you are focusing on the least important stuff first. What to do!

Take a deep breath, because this is a boot camp in prioritization.

Make a 3 by 4 grid. Make it pretty big. The line above your top row goes like this: Due YESTERDAY - due TOMORROW - due LATER. Along the side, write: Takes 5 min - Takes 30 min - Takes hours - Takes DAYS.

Divide ALL your tasks into one of these squares, based on how much work you still have to do. A thank you note for a present you received two weeks ago? That takes 5 minutes and was due YESTERDAY. Put it in that square. A five page paper that’s due tomorrow? That takes an hour/hours, place it appropriately. Tomorrow’s speech you just need to rehearse? Half an hour, due TOMORROW. Do the same for ALL of your tasks

Your priority goes like this:

5 minutes due YESTERDAY

5 minutes due TOMORROW

Half-hour due YESTERDAY

Half-hour due TOMORROW

Hours due YESTERDAY

Hours due TOMORROW

5 minutes due LATER

Half-hour due LATER

Hours due LATER

DAYS due YESTERDAY

DAYS due TOMORROW

DAYS due LATER

At this point you just go down the list in each section. If something feels especially urgent, for whatever reason - a certain professor is hounding you, you’re especially worried about that speech, whatever - you can bump that up to the top of the entire list. However, going through the list like this is what I find most efficient.

Some people do like to save the 5 minute tasks for kind of a break between longer-running tasks. If that’s what you want to try, go for it! You’re the one studying here.

So that’s how to prioritize. Now, how to actually do shit? That’s where the 20/10 method comes in. It’s simple: do stuff like a stuff-doing FIEND for 20 minutes, then take a ten minute break and do whatever you want. Repeat ad infinitum. It’s how I’ve gotten through my to do list, concussed and everything.

You’ve got this. Get a drink and start - we can do our stuff together!

[allydsgn]

WOAH THIS SOUNDS HELPFUL. I’M GOING TO TRY THIS IMMEDIATELY. Also, I made a chart for myself, but if anyone else wants it for reference (or if this is wrong and I misread you can tell me) here it is:

[spoonofconsciousness]

#SelfLoveSunday

16 Daily Self-Care Affirmations For Your Healing Journey.

1. I am in the process of healing.

2. I am not what others think or say about me.

3. I am not my body, but it is my home while I’m here on Earth.

4. I am aligning my thoughts with positivity.

5. Everything that’s happened up until now has been necessary to make me who I am today.

6. I choose to focus on everything I’m grateful for.

7. Life doesn’t happen to me, it happens for me - everything is a gift.

8. I am not living to serve others.

9. I am the first priority in my life.

10. I chose to make the decisions that serve and fulfil me regardless of how difficult they might be.

11. I create the reality I experience with the thoughts that dominate my mind.

12. I create my thoughts with what I choose to do & who I spend my time with.

13. I create my feelings with what I choose to do & who I spend my time with.

14. No one can make me do or feel anything without my permission.

15. I trust my intuition and allow it to guide me through this journey.

16. I love myself & am in the process of manifesting good mental health.

Time heals all wounds, self-care makes the time bearable. 

Peace & positive vibes.

[littlestudybugs-deactivated2018]

Study breaks are really important, but sometimes it can be difficult to think of what to do, or even know what kind of break to take. So here are some suggestions for breaks depending on how you’re feeling at the time. 

Some generic multipurpose breaks:

Yoga or guided meditation.

Moisturise your hands, or paint your nails.

Go to the toilet, and get a drink.

Go for a walk.

Play a game online.

Listen to some music.

Write down a bit of your daydream.

Make a meal.

Play with a pet.

Read an article/wiki page

For when you’re overwhelmed:

Have a relaxing shower with a favourite body wash.

Make sure to step away from your study space, this is important.

Go for a walk; do a short yoga routine, or a 15 minute guided meditation.

Talk to a friend or parent, see if they can give you some support.

Give yourself a treat - like a packet of chocolate buttons, or something small you enjoy. Eat them, and savour them, away from your desk.

For when nothing seems to be coming together:

Make a to-do list of what needs to be done.

Look at the task as if you’ve never seen it before.

Have lunch or a snack, or nice drink. Do it away from your desk.

Do something you enjoy, like reading a bit of a book, or playing a playlist you like.

Talk to someone about the problem; ideally a supportive parent, friend, or teacher

For when you are stressed and want to rip your hair out:

Shower, or have a bath.

Watch funny videos online, or read those funny reviews, like the Haribo gummy bears ones.

A short yoga or guided meditation video can really help (and I’m not one of those ‘yay, yoga’ people, but it can really help).

Do something you are capable of doing without much stress - this could be a chore, a hobby, or something random you like.

Make yourself a drink you enjoy, make it as special as you can, and then find somewhere else to drink it.

When you are bored:

Engage in productive procrastination.

Learn a new skill - such as a basic crochet stitch, or how to start a fire without a lighter.

Watch a TedTalk, or short documentary on YouTube.

Make a study playlist, try to include some music you’ve not heard before.

Find a new recipe to try / place to visit.

Play a quick game online - bingo, pictionary, etc.

When you are hungry, but the bored kind of hungry:

Try eating something that takes longer to prepare. Not just a snack that’s quick to grab, but something that takes a little more time. Cut up your fruit, make it look nice; make several snacks that can be stored for latter or another day.

Take a few minutes to some pictures of your study space or notes, edit them and make them into a post ready to pop on your blog.

Go for a wander. It needn’t be outside, even walking around the stacks in a library and looking for some interesting titles can give you a break (and an inflated reading list, so do this one at your peril).

Paint your nails, or do some cuticle maintenance by moisturising them.

Spend five minutes on Pinterest looking at ideas for crafts or something you enjoy (make sure to set a timer for this, it’s easy to be distracted).

When you haven’t taken a break in a while because breaks are for wussies:

Read about the Pomodoro method and how it helps boost productivity. Use a free timer app to give it a go.

Zentangle, relaxation colouring, going to the toilet, etc.

Just chil-lout. Seriously, do something to relax yourself. You need a break!

When literally anything is more interesting than what you’re supposed to be doing:

Go for a short walk, or do a few stretches away from your study space.

Watch a TedTalk on something interesting or a totally random subject.

Find an article/wiki page on something you know nothing about. Remember to limit yourself, time-wise, on this sort of thing.

Organise your bag/folder/pencil case (anything small you have on you).

Listen to some music in a target language/language you would like to learn.

When something keeps distracting you:

If it’s something you can get rid of, try to do that.

If it’s something you need to do, if possible, then to do it.

If it’s a thought that won’t go away, take five minutes and write it down in as much detail as you can, and then put it away for later.

Leave your study space for a moment, get up and walk around a bit, maybe stretch your neck, back and arms.

Tell your pet what’s wrong. Bonus if you do this in another language.

For when you feel like giving up:

This is a good time to step away from your work and doing something else entirely for a little while. Take a longer break, watch an episode of a show you like, or browse for some new music, read a bit of a book.

Take a shower.

Make yourself a drink and something to eat, and eat it away from your desk. Relax a bit while you’re doing so, and set up a pomodoro-style timer when you get back to studying, so you can remember you’ll soon have another break.

Engage in a small act of kindness.

Pet a cute fluffy friend.

When you feel entirely unproductive:

Perform some productive procrastination! Vacuum the house; wipe down a window, scrub the kitchen tiles, reorganise your underwear drawer. Pick a chore that needs doing and do that. Honestly, even just tidying a bookshelf, or taking your washing out of your room, or packing away some clothes can help. Do something where you will be able to see a visible difference that your actions have made.

Spend half an hour on a hobby you like - knit, make origami swans, fiddle around with a robotics project.

That thing you’ve been putting off? Go on, go and do it, and tick it off your check-list.

I hope that these give you a few ideas for much-needed, and productivity-boosting breaks.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Relax wild one. It’s not your job to be everything everyone needs, and you don’t have to be impressive to be loved. Stop trying so hard. Just show up … and be real with the world. That is enough.

Brooke Hampton (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[atomncloud]

                                     ~ updated picture of my desk ~

 I am happy to report that I now live in a forrest of plant babies. I am officialy back at university so I’ve been spending lots of time here. 

[michelangeloo]

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[ytastudies-blog]

In the process of making a cheat sheet for tomorrow’s organic chem test!

[lawyerd]

27 | Writing in books, yes or no? I was never a fan but like…law school is hard and some times you gotta 

[sheisamedstudent-blog]

24.11.2015

My immunology textbook looks just so pretty. Too bad I need to open it now for more than just looking. 😂

[melsdesk-archived]

- ̗̀   saturday, 14/10/17   ̖́ -

notes for ancient history from last term! also, I’d like to think that I’m getting better at flatlays?? + more original posts

[okayysophia]

[solsticestudy]

me: wants to be multilingual, a musical prodigy, an artist, an author, a poet, an honour student, working in a well-paying job, successful and happy

me: sits on my couch eating three(3) party-sized bags of salt and vinegar potato chips and watching thirty-one(31) episodes of my favourite tv show in one sitting

[flowerais-deactivated20211031]

little self care things ♡

taste:

eat small fruit snacks

buy yourself a treat occasionally

make a cake in a mug

chew flavored sugar-free gum

put lemon in your water

hearing:

listen to your favorite music

or just wear earphones to block things out

listen to white noise/ambient sounds

smell:

put on some sweet-scented lotion

spray a bit of your favorite perfume

make your favorite coffee or tea

sight:

look in the mirror and tell yourself you look good today

clean the clutter in your room + throw things away

close all the unused tabs

clean the dishes + do your laundry

delete unused apps

make your bed

fold your clothes tidily

organize your books and papers

turn down the brightness of your phone/computer at night

smile and be more polite at strangers

open up the curtains, let the light in

go outside often

touch:

hug people you love

cuddle your pet

read while lying in your bed

hug a soft toy

appearance:

wash your face/use face wipes

dry shampoo if you’re too tired to shower

brush your teeth

exfoliate + moisturize your skin

change into clean clothes

brush your hair

put on some lip balm

body:

do your favorite exercises

take a nap

take deep breaths with your stomach

take a warm shower

stand up and stretch your legs

put on some music and go for a walk outside

get at least 7 hours of sleep

drink lots of water

hobbies:

always make some time to do what you love

create art, writing and music for yourself, not anyone else

don’t feel embarrassed about your hobbies

be patient with yourself, progress takes time! don’t give up

hobby ideas: cooking, reading, drawing, painting, a sport, a new language, learn a musical instrument, collect things, photography, join a class or a club

mind:

put yourself first

spend less time around people who make you feel bad

write your thoughts in a journal

stand up for yourself

stop judging people

don’t dwell in the past

concentrate on what’s happening now

don’t try for people who don’t care

stop caring about what’s not important

be a friend to yourself, rather than a bully

learn to love your body

see the bigger picture

change self-destructive habits

appreciate the good

let things go

ask for help

studying:

make lists

focus on priorities

stop putting everything off

turn off your phone if you need to

take breaks

do one thing at a time

believe in yourself!

other:

laugh a lot

get a plant and name it

buy flowers for yourself

be ok with being alone

go out with your friends

watch a movie

I hope you feel better soon. You deserve so much. Things will get better soon so keep going. ☁️ I love you

[sheisrecovering]

This is a fantastic resource !!!! ♡