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If I write what I feel, it’s to reduce the fever of feeling.
Fernando Pessoa; “The Book of Disquiet” (via minuty)
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writing adult emails is awful
its like
hi [name of person],
this formatting is making me uncomfortable but I have to tell you something / ask you something that is vital to my career as a student.
I re-read and edited that sentence for an hour, but you’ll probably just glance over it for half a second.
thanks!
- [name]
k
-professor
I have a stock format and structure I use.
Dear Person I am Writing To:
This is an optional sentence introducing who I am and work for, included if the addressee has never corresponded with me before. The second optional sentence reminds the person where we met, if relevant. This sentence states the purpose of the email.
This optional paragraph describes in more detail what’s needed. This sentence discusses relevant information like how soon an answer is needed, what kind of an answer is needed, and any information that the other person might find useful. If there’s a lot of information, it’s a good idea to separate this paragraph into two or three paragraphs to avoid having a Wall of Text.
If a description paragraph was used, close with a restatement of the initial request, in case the addressee ignored the opening paragraph.
This sentence is just a platitude (usually thanking them for their time) because people think I’m standoffish, unreasonably demanding, or cold if it’s not included.
Closing salutation,
Signature.
People always ask me how I can fire off work emails so quickly. Nobody has figured out yet that it’s the same email with the details changed as needed.
reblog to save a life holy shit
Just had to send one of these emails - why didn’t I see this before hand?!
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Episode 31 “Storm of Love - Silphymon”
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special thanks to @jasperstudies and miss piggott for being so positive while I was struggling with the A2 exams. now that those are over, it’s time to give back!
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I LOVE THIS FONT!!!! okay i’m shutting up now also this is another masterpost requested by you guys but especially for every-humanities-subject-ever <3 this is how to make your notes look better:
general
check out this post [it has apps too!!!]
huge masterpost
study methods pt.1
study methods pt.2
10 skills u need 4 visual note taking
why visual note taking works
fundamentals
pretty af notes
tips
+more tips
things you’ll need
get ur fineliners
or mildliners
or highlighters
or gel pens
or markers
or crayons
or anything that has colour tbh
+my supplies masterpost
letters
use ur handwriting [my handwriting masterpost]
variants- like bold and italic
be creative with the fonts you use
use a type of font for the word ur writing depending on meaning etc.. [eg. for fear use a spooky font u can come up w/ urself etc]
use word pictures [example here]
bullet points
u can use normal circles
maybe squares + triangles
STARS!!!!
clouds??
squiggly lines
whatever u want tbh, be as creative as u like!!!
connectors
like arrows n stuff
u can draw really simple ones
or maybe bigger + bolder ones
up to u
drawings
take advantage of ur art skills [if u have any]
diagrams!!!
draw lil ppl [even if just stick figures]
add a shadow to drawings??
banners
how to draw them
and another
put ur titles + other important stuff in these
mind mapping
how i make mine!!!
some more of mine B-)
nice!!!
another beautiful one
more
and even more
simple but rly cute!!!
a video here
hope all this helps you make prettier notes!! if it does + if you want to, please take a photo of them and tag me in them [my tag is #areistotle] + i will reblog them for sure!! have a great day <333
hey guys!! i wanted to do a post of my favorite study apps + websites cause i’ve found some really helpful ones and i wanted to share them!!
for learning
duolingo!! (it’s awesome for learning languages!!)
albert (has tons of questions/lessons on major lit books and sat/act and also every ap subject!! basically what saved my ass in ap human geog)
quizlet (p self explanatory but it’s a hella good flashcard app/website)
dictionary (also self explanatory but they have a cool app too!!)
this periodic table windows app is a GODSEND
crash course (honestly what can i say it’s a lifesaver)
khan academy (also the best thing- more videos + practice problems/questions for almost any subjects + sat prep!!)
learn latin + greek roots!
for planning + time management!
todoist (p basic task app but it’s awesome and simple and free for the basic version and i use it a lot!)
plan (awesome scheduling app/website and it’s awesome for time sensitive stuff!!)
google calendar (syncs with ur email, can share, etc)
streaks (haven’t used it but i’ve heard it’s good? pricey tho)
proud (kinda pricey but looks nice!!)
forest (gr8 for staying on task and stuff)
pomodrone (a pomodoro timer that is rly simple + minimalistic!!)
my study life (a chrome app that’s a coolio school planner!!)
sunrise calendar (has a v pretty design and integrates with google calendar!)
any.do aka a lists + tasks app
notes + writing!
google docs (kinda self explanatory? but theres an app for it and it’s rly nice for on the go stuff)
evernote (haven’t used it but i’ve heard it’s gr8!!)
paper (nice for simple notetaking)
onenote by microsoft!! i just started using it and i love it omg!
here’s a collection of minimalist writing platforms!
hemingway to check essays + stuff!!!
everything else schoolish??
onesafe (keeps passwords 4 u in one spot!! for ios and maybe android, but there are other apps out there)
star walk (is a bit pricey but it’s beautiful and the graphics are gorgeous and it’s such a stunning app)
put ur post it notes into digital format!
pulse is a gr8 and minimalistic metronome app
grammarly is like spell check on steroids and is super helpful!!
canva is an easy and rly awesome beginner graphic design site!
dafont has tons of free fonts!
write rhymes like a bamf
easybib which saved my ass every time i had to cite sources in mla
dropbox + google drive + google photos are the best for online storage + backup!
free resume creator!!
bunches of science songs!
music + ambient noise!
8tracks (+ mine + my collection of study mixes + my collection of classical mixes)
spotify (+ mine)
noizio (nice simple ambient noise for background working, can mix noises and its rly nice)
noisli aka another ambient noise app!
the best place for guitar chords + the best place for uke chords
free sheet music!! you can only see 3 pieces a day and you can’t save it but shh you can totally screenshot it
amazon music is AWESOME if you already have amazon prime!!
health stuff
stop breathe + think (has awesome lil meditations, get cute badges and it’s great for beginners!)
clue (for uterus-wielders this is a v clean and simple (and not pink) app for period tracking)
waterlogged water tracker!
vent (kinda a social network for feelings?? it’s like twitter kinda but with every post you pick a mood that you’re feeling and then you can rant/vent abt it, v nice community)
sleep cycle (nice for waking u up + tracking ur sleep
sleepyti.me (bedtime calculator!! super important omg)
plant nanny water tracker pt 2
earth mode extension calculates ur computer energy usage and then plants trees!!
dress up ur tech
momentum aka the chrome tab app that everyone has. super cute and #aesthetic
lanes a similar chrome tab app, but also has a pomodoro timer built in!
fliqlo aka the flip clock screensaver everyone has
calligraphy wallpapers!
embark~ another minimalistic new tab app
tabstract which gives you new art on every new tab!
cool polar clock new tab screen
super cute wallpapers for ur phone + computer!
more super cute wallpapers!!
games + distractions
subway surfers (i love this game tbh)
hocus is sort of like mc escher created an app?? super cool + weird + fun
do nothing for 2 minutes
little alchemy for some fun pretend chemistry
xo, bridget
more masterposts
what’s in my backpack what’s in my pen case summer productivity fave school supplies my bullet journal study playlists study tips + tricks lil happy things
Popular apps perfect for students
Staying on top of all your to-dos, errands, tasks and due dates can get complicated but luckily there is an app for everything! If you’re looking for app to wake you up in a morning, manage your priorities or soothe your anxiety, you’ve come to the right place. Here is a list of all the top apps that students are using:
Organisation
Wunderlist
Planner Pro
24me
Remember The Milk
Google Calendar
Pocket Schedule - Class Schedule, Homework Planner
AwesomeNote2 - All in One Organiser
AnyList
The Homework App - Your Class Assignment & Timetable Schedule Planner
My Study Life
Calendars by Readdle - Event and Task Manager
Class Timetable
Countdown+
Due - Reminders, Countdown Timers
Do! - The Best of Simple To Do Lists
Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple
Glass Planner
Day One Journal
iStudiez Pro
Awesome Note 2
Grammarly
Konmari
Productivity
RescueTime
Streaks
Forest
ToDoIst
Tide - Stay focused, be peaceful
Focus Keeper
Habitica
Productive habits and daily goal tracker
HabitBull (recommend by @ravn-studies)
BrainFocus (recommend by @ravn-studies)
Toggle Time Tracker (recommend by @ravn-studies)
Self Control
Jot - Notes Widget
Swipes - To Do List
ClearFocus: Productivity Timer
Noisli
Binaural beats
Lanes
Note taking
Microsoft OneNote
Evernote
Quizlet
Notability
Byword
Flashcards+
Goodnotes
Outline
Boximize - Structured notetaking, personal database, form builder, manager and organiser
INKredible (recommend by @lottestudiesphysics)
RefME - Referencing Made Easy
Bear (recommended by @revisionsandcoffee)
InkFlow Visual Notebook
Studying
Quizlet
Flashcards+
Duolingo
Khan Academy
Xmind
Writer
Studyblue
Coffitivity
Prezi
MindMeister
Hemingway Editor
StudyStack
Crashcourse
Shmoop
Beelinguapp
Brightstorm
Coggle mindmaps
Mindly
Sleeping
Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock
Sleep Genius
Rain Rain
Pillow: The sleep cycle alarm clock for sleep tracking
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
Mental health and self care
Headspace
Stop, Breathe & Think: Meditation and Mindfulness
Pacifica - Anxiety, Stress, & Depression relief
Centered
Buddhify
Calm: Meditation techniques for stress reduction
Moodnotes - Thought Journal/Mood Diary
Colorfy
7 Cups Anxiety, Stress & Depression Chat & Therapy
Companion
Smiling Mind
Bsafe
Circle of 6
Health and fitness
Sweat with Kayla - Fitness & Bikini Body Workouts
Yoga Work Out
Freeletics
7-minutes workout
Waterlogged - Drink More Water, Daily Water Intake Tracker and Hydration Reminders
Sworkit (recommend by @leviosa-studies)
Medisafe pill reminder
Plant Nanny Water Reminder
Mealboard
Finance
UNiDAYS
Pocketbook Personal Finance Expense Tracker
Splitwise - Split bills and expenses the easy way
Pocket Expense - Personal Finance Assistant
Daily Budget Original Pro - Saving Is Fun!
Mvelopes
PocketGuard
Mint
The Coupons App
Groupon
Ebates
Hope this helps! x
Web apps
Hey guys! I usually don’t make posts, but here it goes. This is a list of apps and extensions that you can use on your computer to improve your productivity and make your job easier during the day. I use most of them and they make my life so much better! Enjoy.
Google Docs (there are Sheets, Slides and Forms too!)
These are Google free platforms for those who don’t have Microsoft Office available.
Most Office functions are available, the design is practical and efficient.
You can save save your document as Doc., Pdf. or other formats.
Through google accounts, other people can view or edit your document.
Your documents are saved automatically, which saves a lot of work.
You can access your documents on mobile also.
You can save offline.
Strict workflow (Chrome)
Using the Pomodoro technique, this extension let you choose a list of sites in which there will be blocks of 25 min, with 5 min of interval to access them (you can change this amount of time too).
You can also set the display of notifications and the ringing of an alarm when the time is finished.
Clearly (Chrome/Firefox)
This extension helps a lot who does a lot of research in websites.
This app organizes the websites, eliminating distractions (such as ads and bad formatting that makes you lose the focus).
You can HIGHLIGHT text! What is highlighted is saved to your Evernote for you read whenever you want, just the parts of the text you selected.
You can customize the view of the text (background, font, size of the font) to make it easier for you.
Momentum (Chrome)
I think everyone on Tumblr is already familiar with this extension.
In my opinion, this one is more for aesthetic purposes.
It will show a landscape, the time, and give you a customized hello!
You can also add a short list of things to do.
It helps eliminate distractions, since it don’t let your browser to show the most visited sites (Facebook type and tumblr) and reminds you that yes, you have tasks on your list.
Lanes (Chrome)
My personal favourite!
It doesn’t only show a beautiful landscape and the time of the day with a customized hello (like Momentum), but let you create a much more complete list of tasks, with the following days!!!!
You can also activate a pomodoro timer that will synchronize with your list!!!!!
Is possible change the background and connect with Soundcloud.
Pocket (Chrome/Firefox)
This app let you save the links you wanna see later. Like when you need to finish homework but find a very interesting about the reproduction of black and white lobsters from UK.
You can add a button in your Chrome to make easier save the links.
You can access your links in mobile too! Even offline!
OBS.: I apologize for any mistakes in my english. Is not my first language, but I try hard hahaahah, thanks for reading ^~^
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day 18- make an advice post
I’ve actually been wanting to make an infographic for ageeesss so I had a blast at this challenge!!
Drawing in rooms.
How to Doodle Masterpost
Hi everyone!! I decided to do a little doodles masterpost since there are so many talented people in this community. These are the ones that i like/reblogged or use as a reference when i wanna doodle. I tried to check and correctly credit everyone, but if you notice a problem please let me know. Hope you like this post, and if you have any other masterpost ideas that you would like me to do, you can message me or send an ask!
Doodle Ideas
Florals
Floral by @journalsanctuary
Plants/Florals by @merakinotes
Plants
Plants by @journalsanctuary
Plants by @architstudy
Plants by @grumpybeesexual
Plants by @miennstudies
Plants by @tinaillustration
Plants by @studywithinspo
Succulents by @architstudy
Space
Space Doodles by I Love Doodle
Space Doodles by @merakinotes
Space Doodles by @languagedarling
Misc
Misc by @soycake
Misc by @matissie
Misc by @studie-s
Misc by @studyrose
Misc II by @studyrose
Misc by @journalsanctuary
Misc by @soymilkstudies
Other
Tips by @journalsanctuary
How to Draw Better by @studywithinspo
October Doodles by @journalsanctuary
Easy Doodles by @studypetals
Weather and Seasons Doodles by @studyquill
Foods and Animals by @idlestudy
Plant + Food + Space + Autumn Doodles by @studywithinspo
Pen Doodles by @productiveflower
Doodles for Bullet Journal
Doodles for your Bullet Journal by @studywithinspo
Doodles by @studyrose
Doodles by @stvdybuddies
Banner Ideas by @studyinginstyle
Monthly Spread Inspo by @thatsmycue-card
Misc by @qdgardens
Monthly Spread Inspo by @studywithinspo
Banner and Heading Ideas by @haleystudies
Doodle Inspo for Notes by @grangerscorner
Youtube Channels
Doodles by Sarah : tbh definitely check this one out, you can find doodles for every theme!!!!
AmandaRachLee : one of my favorites! she has amazing bullet journal and doodle videos!!
Pic Candle
Vexx2
Google Doodles : a good place to get some inspo!
KiraKiraDoodles : very cute kawai and doodles
Idle Doodle
Here’s some weapons for your essay writing arsenal!
Hemingway Editor Calmly Writer The Most Dangerous Writing App Purdue O.W.L. One Look Thesaurus JSTOR Google Scholar
Reply with your favourite or other great websites I didn’t include!
I began to study hard about two years ago, when I started my final GCSE year and when I started my studyblr. Since then, I’ve discovered how I like to write my notes and the organisational techniques that work for me. However I’ve always struggled with finding a strategy of how to actually learn information for a test in an effective way. Hopefully by the end of this post you’ll have a few more ideas you can implement so you can see how you will learn over this next academic year!
Ask questions
This is the best way to understand a topic - and you need to understand it before you attempt writing notes on it and then studying it. I know that lots of people don’t like to ask questions during class, so stay behind for a few minutes at the end or email your questions to your teacher. Sometimes them just telling you 1:1 what they said in class can make more sense and once a topic clicks in your head and you understand it, you’ll be able to study it so much more effectively!
Write notes that work for you
This is the first step to understanding a concept! Though it may take a few attempts before you find a way of making notes that works for you (check out my post all about writing notes here), it will help tons in the long run as you can then re-read these multiple times and have them as a clear resource where everything you need to learn is is one place.
Mindmaps
Mindmaps are really useful for visual learners; I made mindmaps and read them so much I memorised them so that in exams you can simply pull up your mindmap to the front of your mind and read from it! Even if that’s not possible for you, this is a great way to actively study as you can try to write out your mindmap without looking at your notes, see how far you get relying on your memory and then you’ll know what you struggle with and need to learn!
Brain dump
Similar to mindmaps above, but done on a broader level, testing yourself is the best way to actively learn a subject! This can be done by a brain dump; once I finish making topic notes, I then make a mind map with only a few prompt words around it. Whenever I come to revise, I get a plain piece of paper, and my prompt words to write down everything I can remember. This is my brain dump of the topic. I then go through my brain dump with my proper notes and use a coloured pen to correct what I wrote down wrong and annotate it with anything I missed out. The act of writing everything down you know, everything you don’t know in a different colour and reading through your notes really gets the information in your head.
Have others test you verbally
A quicker way to test yourself is to give your notes to a family member or a friend and have them test you on the content. This works in the same way as the brain dump but is quicker as you’re talking the answers, not writing them down. A way you can test yourself when you’re alone is to explain a process or topic to something/someone around you; I use my dogs, a cuddly toy or even just a lamp and explain the concept as clearly as I can to them.
Mind palace
Lots of people use a ‘mind palace’ technique to memorise a process or list of things. This is when you choose an object or room that you know extremely well and assign different parts of it to a step of the process or item on the list to. For example, I could memorise the factors affecting short term aggregate supply and assign them to my alarm clock; so labour costs is the face of the clock, price of raw materials is the ‘hour’ button and levels of tax and subsidies is the ‘minute’ button, etc. I haven’t used this technique myself before as I only discovered it recently, but I fully intend to use it over the next year for my a-levels!
Create acronyms
This is the method that I use for memorising lists and it works similarly to the mind palace technique above. I use these in economics mostly for factors affecting different markets, supply and demand, etc. As well as being extremely useful in the exam itself, they’re great beforehand as they don’t have to make sense and you can have fun creating them and testing yourself on them! So for macroeconomic evaluation points, I use CCCREEMTTT - it sounds a bit like ‘cream tea’ and makes me smile whenever I use it! They are a genuine lifesaver for me!
Use actual tests
After making sure that you know the content using the above methods, using practice papers or textbook questions really is the best way to perfect your exam technique. Mark your own work so you can see the mark scheme and get accustomed to the way in which they mark and what they’re looking for in your answers.
Focus on what you don’t know
It’s easy to summarise all the above points in just a few words; focus on actively studying what you don’t know. It’s all too easy to revise the same first chapter of your textbook each week because you know the content and it makes you feel good to get the answers right, however that isn’t helping your future self as you’re neglecting the topics that you don’t know.
Try and be true to yourself and really question whether you’re studying in the most efficient way possible (’has reading the textbook for half an hour really helped me to understand this?’). Once you get into the habit of actively studying and finding which of the above methods works for you, you’ll find that you know and understand the topic and enjoy testing yourself and finding what you really know.
Thank you for reading and let me know which tip was your favourite or if there are any others that you’d like me to add! Go to my masterposts page here to see individual posts on how to study history, economics, maths and for GCSEs!