✨sya's lab bench✨

sya ❀ cosmetic science ★ 19 ✿ currently first year at london college of fashion ✿ international student from singapore ✿

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24.08.17

Day 11-12/100 days of productivity

It’s been a minute since my last post ! I’m still trying to prepare the upcoming semester, rewriting/revising old notes and being semi-productive. I actually managed to sit at my desk and study two days in a row woop ! Also, today I went for a run and man was it a good humility lesson, I’m so out of shape x)

[shrines-is-studying-blog]

getting back into studying for uni! with strawberries, my favs 🍓

[emmastudies]

10 small tips to improve your productivity

Who can resist reading another little post full of tips to help you get more work done? Here is a few things that I find useful when trying to get myself motivated.

Clear desk, clear mind - I like to organise things before I start working. If things are messy, I get a little preoccupied and procrastinate even more. My suggestion is clear your desk, sort everything you’ll need to study and get on!

The two minute rule - If a task that needs to be done takes less than two minutes, just do it. My dad has often suggested that this is a great way to sort out your priorities and so far it has worked for me. Things like check my emails, cross off events from my planner, file something away don’t take long but get you in the mood for productivity. As they say “object in motion, stay in motion”.

Break your time up - Schedule your study time and any breaks you need to take. This helps structure your day and acts as a motivation to get things done. Especially if you can reward yourself at the end!

Leave your phone alone - Like most people I use my phone constantly but when I’m trying to work, it is best to leave it alone. Out of sight, out of mind. Try leaving it on silent and behind you so you aren’t tempted to pick it up after every beep. Use your break times to check it.

Find your top three to five priorities - Seeing a long list of things to do is usually, for some people, kind of counterproductive. Figure out the main things that need to be done and work on those. If you’re able to complete those main things, you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished the days necessities and may even want to complete some more.

Try using a mindmap instead of a to do list - Apparently using a mindmap layout instead of a traditional list can help boost productivity. It is a little more funky way to see all your outstanding tasks and might not look as overwhelming as a super long list.

Wear headphones - You don’t have to always listen to things but it can help block out any noise that can distract you. If you’re someone that likes some music, try songs with little or no words. This is a great playlist by Spotify.

Don’t multitask - As much as you think you can do it, trying to multitask usually ends up in a confused mess and takes twice the time. Stick to one task at a time. If you think of something you need to do, write it down and do it later.

Change things up - Doing the same things in the same place can get boring. Make the effort every now and then to change where you’re studying or how you’re studying. This can include moving your studying from the desk to the kitchen table for a change of scenery, or making flash cards instead of annotating your notes. Studying with a family member or friends is a fun way to get some work done!

Be positive - Most people have times when they just don’t want to study or anything, it is natural. However it is not worth sitting staring at your books in an unmotivated mood just waiting to feel inspired. If you’re not feeling it, do something else for a while. Come back to it a bit later and have another go. Usually walking away and coming back is all you need to feel more productive.

I hope these few tips are useful! These are the kind of things that work for me, so give them a shot and let me know if they help. Best of luck with your studies x

[br-ead-loaf]

where i write down what happened each day ✨

taken from my studygram

[yukkuristudies]

２０１７年４月５日

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[studyyinqq]

August is almost over! I feel as though it just started, time really does fly when you’re stressed. I am so happy with my monthly spread in my planner, still have to work on finishing my goals but I’m close! 

 Have a great week guys!

[mango-studies]

so please don’t leave me

August 24, 2017// green tea frapp with a pink emotional spread and experimental handlettering; also I’m making progress on some piano songs I’m trying to learn! (though I tried playing my flute recently too and it sounded horrible,,, not that I’ll be playing flute in the future but still yikes,,,) good luck to everyone who’s already started/going to start school soon!

[shrines-is-studying-blog]

Food diary of what I ate in the past few weeks, my last few weeks in my hometown before I leave for university.

[etloie]

last week’s bujo spread. my fav bujo spread so far. (◕ᴗ◕✿) hoping everyone have a good day & stay hydrated! check out my studygram. i’ll try to post daily there.  ig: epistuphny

[marystudies]

8.20.17 // Guess who’s back… back again with original posts because the school year has started!!!

My first week went well, except it was a little hectic because I had some trouble switching into AP Gov/Econ and I had two outlines to make up this weekend

[jiyeonstudies]

5.18.17 - 46/100

i started love in the moonlight and ah i love it so much

[studyberri]

122916 || hello!! this is my first post of my own (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) i hope everyone is having a lovely day ;; ♡

[kafestudies]

07/27/17|| Here is my first ever monthly layout in my first ever bullet journal! Hopefully this will lead to a new and organized me that posts a lot more original content 🤞🏼

[sophocused]

I love your drawing style!

[shrines-is-studying-blog]

Hi everyone! I’m Sya, 19 years old and about to start year one in the MSc Cosmetic Science course at the London College of Fashion this fall 2017!

I’m from Singapore, and graduated from the Integrated Programme route with the A Levels last year! Cosmetics, skincare, and toiletries have always been my happy place, so I decided to combine my academic science background with my interest in cosmetics to take the cosmetic science course in uni.  I actually spent most days after school in my final year browsing through Sephora, guess it was all for the best! I hope to start my own cosmetic/skincare line one day, or to join one I see eye to eye with.

I’ll be making original posts on here about school in general, but also most importantly the cosmetic science course and the industry, as there aren’t alot of resources out there for students! I hope this will help anyone considering the course! Do feel free to message to ask about it :) My studygram is shrines.studies!

Besides cosmetics, I enjoy fashion (ask me anything about fashion!), shopping, gardening/plants, listening to music, and visiting art exhibitions or performances! In my spare time, I practice ballet (very slowly, I stopped a few months before my grade 7 exam due to multiple injuries), yoga (trying to learn it all) and cook (I follow a mostly vegetarian diet)!

I hope this studyblr will keep me on track with my studies, and also health. Moving to a new city alone and completing a degree there will be tough in all aspects, but I hope to improve my time management and focus in good time.

And thank you to @obsidianstudy, @succulentstudy, @bestudy, @hayley-studies, @littlestudyblrblog, @equaticns, @elkstudies, @studylou, @katsdesk, @scholarc, @emmastudies, @milkystudies, amongst so many other studyblrs, for being such great inspirations! The studyblr community is wonderful and I’m happy to be here! Thank you for reading and happy studying everyone!