Study Diary Of A Mummy

Mum of two, trying to navigate life as a mature student.

[unusual-suspects]

[dinosaurwithablog]

This place looks magical to me. I love the stone, moss, arches, and winding staircase nestled among the trees!!! The rook that stands alone...

[studymummy]

So beautiful 😍

[glowettee]

‧₊˚🖇️✩ ₊˚🎧⊹♡Falling Behind? Here’s How to Make the Most Iconic Comeback‧₊˚🖇️✩ ₊˚🎧⊹♡

✨ You’re not failing, you’re just recharging. Everyone falls behind at some point—it doesn’t define you, babe. What does define you is how you bounce back, and trust me, you’re about to glow. Let’s map out your comeback era:

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1. Accept and Assess

Take a deep breath. Falling behind doesn’t mean you’re failing at life—it just means something wasn’t working.

Identify why it happened. Was it burnout? Lack of clarity? Over-scheduling? Awareness is key to fixing it.

2. Clear the Slate

Write a fresh to-do list. Start small—list just 2–3 priorities to tackle today.

Declutter your workspace; an organized space = an organized mind.

3. Divide and Conquer

Break big tasks into bite-sized chunks. For example: Instead of “Study Chapter 5,” try “Read pages 1–5, summarize key points.”

Use timers to stay focused—Pomodoro technique works wonders!

4. Set Soft Deadlines

Be kind to yourself while staying accountable. Instead of rigid deadlines, set “goal dates” and reward yourself for meeting them (a cute latte or face mask is a win).

5. Glow Up with Grace

Celebrate small wins—finished a section? Highlighted key notes? That’s progress, babe.

Forgive yourself for falling behind. You’re human, and the only thing that matters is that you’re showing up again.

💌 You’ve got this, queen. Comeback energy looks so good on you. Reblog if you’re ready to glow again. 💖

[moxrglory]

“don’t let your happiness depend on something you may lose.” - C.S. Lewis

[catchymemes]

[memeuplift]

[studymummy]

I want this level of cow in my life 😍

[studymummy]

2nd August 2024

After having a complete meltdown to my fiancé a few months ago about not being content with where I am at in life, I have started on a completely new career/study journey. It’s taken a long time to get here but I have finally circled back towards my original goals from pre-life/pre-kids.

So I am halfway through my first semester in my goal towards becoming a Veterinary Technologist. I always wanted to be a Vet and then as mentioned, life got in the way. I'm now too old to do Vet Med and have too many responsibilities to be able to not work full time, but this is a happy compromise.

It is taking me a while to find my groove and I have had a few meltdowns over feeling like I don't know HOW to study but i am starting to get the hang of it. Biggest issue is just trying to have a consistent schedule and not burning myself out staying up all night after working all day. Plus side is, I have had to fill in at work in a role that requires a lot of standing around and killing time, so have been getting some notes done at work as well.

Photo of my attempt to take notes at work as well as the cutest study buddy ever.

Shoutout to my fiancé for making me believe I can do this and pushing me to chase my dreams ❤️

[memeuplift]

[averagefairy]

being at work while your personal life is falling apart has to be among the top 3 worst human experiences. You’re at your absolute lowest and someone wants to circle back on an email…… unreal

[juliaxyn]

You’re never too old to learn something new. Never stop studying. 

[studymummy]

I’m 35 and have just started a new course to take me down an entirely new career path so needed to hear this today!!!

[reeeeeeina]

“half of her beauty is her brain” said pinterest and it's still in my mind even though it's early sunday morning.

[studymummy]

My fiancé and I have been in a long distance relationship for nearly 3 years (I’m Aussie, he’s British). We haven’t seen each other in 6months and life has been kicking us both in the teeth lately, so I’m flying over next month to surprise him (he doesn’t have tumblr so I’m safe 😂). I’ve missed him and the UK so much so am beyond excited to go back. So here’s some photos from my previous trip to tide me over until I leave 😂

[catchymemes]

[studymummy]

As I guiltily eat nachos for dinner for the third time this week 😂

[studymummy]

Mila is 12 weeks old tomorrow and she has had a big growth spurt 😭 Last 2 photos from when she was 6 weeks. Even though I hadn’t planned to get a pet at this point, I am so thankful for the universe bringing her to me, as she brings me incredible comfort and joy, during a period of time when things are feeling quite dark

[booksdogsmagicandmore]

Today I described a cat as “nice until she hits her limit, then a bit fractious” and I just realized that I was also describing myself

[studymummy]

But also…same

[anxietyproblem]

[studymummy]

Truth 😂😂😂

[pagesinmylife]

The Secret to Fighting Colds in College

Always prioritize sleep (even when you aren’t sick)

Sleep boosts your immune system more than emergen-c ever could

The second you start feeling off: guzzle water like there’s no tomorrow

Im serious about this. Your pee should be clear. Keep drinking water.

Have a stock pile of meds to combat cold symptoms. You can’t cure a cold but it’ll make your life easier

I like to have allergy meds, cough meds, and generic stuffy head meds in my apartment at all times

Some meds you can take together BUT ALWAYS READ THE LABELS FIRST. If a drug appears on each label DO NOT take both

Always mark the time you took your meds. 4am you will not be helpful when it comes to avoiding overdoses

When in doubt, don’t take another dosage

Eat actual food. (You should do this anyway but especially when sick). Eat those fruits and veggies

DRINK WATER

E-mail professors ASAP if you think you’ll fall behind on materials and assignments. Most profs will be chill about giving you extensions

SLEEP 8-10 HOURS A DAY MINIMUM

Seriously your body needs sleep when sick

Colds can last anywhere from 3-10 days. Not giving yourself rest will ensure you end up with the 10 day cold

The work you do while sick will not be good so prioritize getting better and then tackle your assignments

Please do not go to class. This is how colds spread through the study body like wildfire. Most schools have better sick policies since Covid so do your classmates a favor and stay home.

[notetaeker]

February 16, 2023 - Thursday | Winter 58/89

A messy desk always feels like I have a bunch of tabs open physically. Am I trying to plan, write notes, read a book, draw, paint, or eat lunch? No one knows. Not even I 🥲