@stu-dna January Study Challenge
Oh wow, here we go, first real post of my studyblr! I should probably make an intro post at some point but that’ll wait for later.
Day 1: What did you achieve last year? What are you setting out to achieve this month? This year?
So, last year was really transitional for me in that I made a lot of huge decisions but can’t put them into action until this year. So last year I managed to go to Costa Rica and begin my meditation journey and also start getting a read on how I’m going to become “that” girl in my life, you know? I also learned that I’m okay with letting go of control but I’m to addicted to distractions and bad habits that ultimately bring me down. Overall, I got a great starting point for who I am and what I want out of life last year.
This month, I tried to set goals that would improve me overall instead of just in one area or the other.
Physical goals: I want to comfortably touch my toes without any pain or bending my knees or rounding out my back.
Educational: once the term starts I’m going to officially become a research assistant.
Mental: I’m going to meditate at least 5 times a week.
Financial: I’m paying off one of my student loans and learning more about the stock market.
Personal: I’m applying for 5 different jobs, all in Europe!
Over the course of the year, the biggest goal I have is moving to Europe! I want to start a new life in a new continent and completely change my surroundings. My dream grad school is in Scotland, so I’m taking steps to move there! I have a couple goals in terms of weight-loss for the year, but I’m not sure if sharing them would be a good idea, since everybody is in a different body and I don’t want to accidentally share anything toxic.
Day 2: How are you balancing the holidays and your studies?
Since I’m not taking a j-term class this year I’m really taking the time to relax and organize my life. I love to read so I’m trying to finish off the Harry Potter series in one month (I’m already on book 2!) I’ll also do things like duolingo or khan academy (mainly their finance courses) or even touch typing classes online; it keeps my brain sharp mand my mind ready for class without actually burning myself out. I will say: my term starts on the 23rd so once that happens I’m going to be posting a lot more about classes and uni life.