Apriring Philosophy Student

Dutch girl looking for motivation in a sea of too-good-to-be-true aesthetics. Oh right, also, I love philosophy.

[booksareneat]

This is a little blog for my study motivation, my own work, books i read, and many other things in-between. A little about myself. I’ve moved schools 6 times and am now settled into a school with the remainder of Year 11 and Year 12 to go. I plan to go to university and study a degree in Doctor of Medicine. I love reading, music, and art. I struggle sometimes to push myself to work but i’m gradually getting better. At school I study Biology, Chemistry, French, Drama, Maths B and English. That’s all for now :) 

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26/1/19 — I think analysing pieces is what I don’t like most about music but unfortunately, it’s compulsory. At least the name of my music reflects my mood :,)

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20.01.2019

Another week ends. It passed too much rapidly for me.. even if I actually spent so much energies I don’t have the feeling that I completed anything productive. I’m not ready for the pedagogy exam (that I’ll have in two days) and my composition draw is not ready... Anxiety is slowly coming back.

But I don’t want to be suggested by this momentary thoughts, so I’ll give you the exiting news: this afternoon I’ll upload my third vlog.

This time it’s a little longer, I experimented with adding music aaaaand I show my face and speak.

Sooo stay tuned because I’ll soon reblog the link… I’m really interested to know what do you think about it!!

(Ps.: you can find my other two vlogs links in the feed)

[studie-s]

[september 19 2018 • wednesday]

finally finished the first math LT!! im actually excited to see how i did for once because it think inside well??? here’s some pictures of my notes 🌼

insta: studie_ss ✨

[studybreakdownn]

Finals start tomorrow

Someone help me find motivation I have so much anxiety

[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:

[twiceroyaldove]

i keep forgetting where to find this but it’s so helpful

[irish-q]

Wish I’ve known about this sooner

[gloomstudy]

march 10, 2018 - i am not

i’ve been internally screaming about nine legends since monday 2am.

currently listening to: “yayaya” - stray kids

[mischastudy]

Study session #7

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Hi there! Please reblog this if you are an active studyblr! I have recently hit 11K ✨🌷 ( TYSM! ) and I’m only following 600 people 😢 So, please, please, reblog and I’ll check you out! 🎉😊

[booksareneat]

today commenced the planning for my europe trip in 2020! my best friend and i are planning on travelling to london, amsterdam, paris, bordeaux, switzerland, salzburg, venice, rome, and greece. if anyone has any suggestions of cheap adventures for us to partake in please inbox me or comment!! we met at a local cafe (table set up pictured above) and began to write out a plan- and we couldn’t be more excited. the colours of today are dark green, brown, earthy.

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because i spend 90% of my day online i’ve managed to compile a giant list of helpful school-related resources!! (◡‿◡✿)

planners/printables/etc

how to bullet journal (2)(video)

bullet journal inspo

bullet journal page ideas (2)

form your habits

giant daily planner

tons of calender printables

more printable planners

more printables

medication-taking schedule

motivation/time-management

behind in school?

stop procrastinating

studyblr community list

time management hacks

more time management

taking notes

effective reading/note-taking

note-taking styles

visual notes

how to take lecture notes

reading and note-taking

note-taking tips

making organized notes

how to mindmap

efficient note-taking

more tips

phone/laptop apps for school

momentum (chrome)

microsoft onenote (pc download)

evernote clearly  (chrome)

stayfocusd (chrome)

save to pocket (chrome)

highlighter (chrome)

top 14 productivity apps

hemingway (website)

google keep

best iphone study apps

mindmeister

rogerhub final grade calculator

photomath (iphone)

finals/tests/studying

finals survival guide

dont freak over finals

how to multiple choice

make your own flashcards (2)(3)(4)

how to make a study schedule

how to study

exam lifehacks

how to win at finals

how to remember better

study hacks

studying for visual learners

how 2 study

studying for auditory learners

condensing info method

homework help

what is that word im thinking of???

10 common essay mistakes

reading strategies

accurate citation site

didnt read that book?

strategic reading

crashcourse (videos)

khanacademy (learn anything relating to math/science)

solve math problems

how to read shakespeare

change small words to big words and vice versa

“how to write good”

google scholar

scholarpedia

essaytyper

mental health is most important

stress relief

cute/happy things tag

test anxiety coping

the dawn room

how to get a good sleep

comfort spot

dealing with depression and good grades

distract yourself

[teacomets]

a small guide on how i battle my essays! (click on an image to view it clearer) 

(keep in mind: i’m an english major so a majority of my essays are literature-focused!)

these are just some of the methods i want to share that work for me when i write my innumerable amount of essays! i’m definitely a huge planner so it’s no secret that i spend a lot of time on an essay. if you’re a deadline fighter, these tips might not necessarily be helpful (especially the handwriting one). but i hope this gives you an insight on how i write my essays! 🌈

[studiyng]

we’ve all been in this situation for different reasons, anxiety, procrastination, work, way too many assignments in a week. but fear not my friends, hopefully, this masterpost will help you get A’s and organize your study schedule.

also please only do this every time you need to study for a test, cramming is not good for learning and pulling all-nighters frequently isn’t healthy.

study tips

cramming

how to cram for a big test by @studyign how to cram efficiently by @study-studymore-studyhard test and cramming tips how to cram the night before a test and pass 10 ways to cram successfully 

all-nighters (the last resort) 

how to pull an all-nighter and pass your exam  all-nighter survival tips by @rookiemag how to pull and effective all-nighter stay all night without feeling sleepy: pt1 / pt2  expert-approved guide to pulling an all-nighter pull the most efficient all-nighter how to pull an all-nighter how to pull and all-nighter : from the special forces do’s and don’ts of pulling an all-nighter

really do them if it’s absolutely necessary:

is it bad for you to pull and all-nighter why you should never pull and all-nighter

the night before the exam

study the night before  by @renaissence study the day before by @getstudyblr night owl study tips by @lawjournalsandwine  the night before the exam by @studyspoinspo how to study the night before a test the night before the exam tips top tips for the night before and the morning of the exam how to pass an exam if you forgot to study the night before study the day before the exam 10 things you should do the night before a test 7 mistakes you make on the night before an exam you’ll never make again

i have less than a week to study

five day study plan by @brandi-studies  how to study for an upcoming exam by @noteblr how to remember everything for a test in 3 days by @getstudyblr when you have a test really soon study well in short time study for exams in limited time ace an exam that’s around the corner

tips

25 study tips by @studyign  how to study more efficiently fastest way to memorize by @studyign common study mistakes by @studyign tips on study last minute by @milkystudies how to get things done by @lattenotlate   study smart not hard 10 tips to study smart and save time useful tips to study in short time how to study for an exam effectively prepare for a exam in a really short time study for an approaching exam the secrets to study effectively in short time nice time management advice how to study in groups how to stay focused by @elkstudies finals week masterpost 22 science based tips to study for an exam 20 study hacks to imporve your memory

exam tips

tips for during the exam

15 tips to boost your exam performance

how to answer exam questions

7 last-minute exam tips

28 top tips for exams and tests

top 10 tips for taking exams

last minute revision tips

exam prep

how to mentally prepare for a test by @eruditicn

anti procrastination masterpost by @elkstudies

beat anxiety and stress in 1 hour and start studying!

how to stop procrastination

deal with exam anxiety by @attackonstudying

scientifically the best ways to prepare for an exam

motivation

how to get motivated

my motivation tag

more masterposts

app masterpost

DIY masterpost

food masterpost

how to: group work

printable masterpost

language masterpost

music masterpost

my study methods masterpost

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Working on an essay or a paper? Looking for feedback, help or editing support but have no idea where to turn for unbiased, constructive criticism and professional advice? Here are some great resources to help get you going!

General 

Harvard’s Strategies for Essay Writing

Queen’s University Online Thesis Manager

How To Write A Great Essay About Anything 

How to Write Dazzlingly Brilliant Essays: Sharp Advice for Ambitious Students

University of Cambridge - How to Write a Paper

Purdue OWL: Writing a Research Paper

Microsoft Research -  How to write a great research paper

Georgetown University - How to Write a Research Paper

University of South California -  Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper: Guide

Abstract Writing

Berkeley - HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT: Tips and Samples   

Purdue OWL - Writing Report Abstracts

University of Toronto - The Abstract

How to write a good abstract for a scientific paper or conference presentation

Introductions and Conclusions

Columbia University - Writing a Good Introduction 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Introductions

Birmingham City University - Writing Introductions

University of Toronto - Introductions and Conclusions

Purdue OWL - Writing a Developed and Detailed Conclusion

Harvard - Ending the Essay: Conclusions

Editing

Paper Rater

Ginger’s Essay Checker

Hemingway Editor

ProWritingAid

editMinion

After the Deadline

Slick Write

Grammarly

GrammarBase

Citation

Citation Machine

BibMe

EasyBib

RefMe: APA

RefMe: MLA

Cite This For Me

University of South California - Citation Guide

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“an empty lantern provides no light. self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.”

[a-moment-of-impact]

World Book Day 2015

[marvelousbenz]

Day 1/7 of productivity - Cardiology Edition

Starting my revision fresh with Anatomy.

My classes start in 2 weeks and i have to prepare myself and go back into my productive routine.