its finally getting a little bit cooler in the mornings, i can have hot drinks and open my window now <3
studying for my world religions class this morning, we are talking about Buddhism and viewing it through a Western lens of religion vs a more Eastern lens, where we look at the depth and complexity that it has, without assigning it/comparing it to Western religions! i am enjoying this class greatly so far :D
I'm excited to share that I'm starting a new chapter by diving into fullstack web development. In just a couple weeks, I'll be embarking on courses to learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python and more...
As a stay-at-home mom of one, I'm thrilled for this opportunity to expand my skills. I've always loved learning new things, whether it's knitting, gardening, or coding. Now I get to take my self-education to the next level!
My goals are to stay focused, avoid burnout, and find a healthy balance between studying and family. I know there will be challenges ahead, but I'm determined to succeed.
I plan to document my coding journey here, share tips, and connect with others in the field. Web development has always fascinated me, and I can't wait to become part of this community. Wish me luck!
Regardless of how your year has been so far, whether you are evaluating it as a good year, a bad year, or a reasonable year, I have something to say to you.
Especially if you are a student or experiencing any kind of pressure.
I believe that here in Tumblr we have many pre-university students or university applicants.
When you are a university applicant, the demands are high. Do not understand demands as synonymous with "success,"
such as:
"doing well in school and also doing well in the entrance exam",
"getting good grades."
Some say that "so-and-so does well in school because they are demanded";
"so-and-so does well in the entrance exam because they are demanded," when in reality, it's not like that.
The pressure begins from the moment you hear about the exam and know that you will have to study for it like no one else. Right at the beginning of this university application journey, various ridiculous ideas of competition and comparison are implanted in your head.
This has side effects:
a person may feel pressured and incapable; or super potent and excessively competitive. Anything can happen. The idea of competition in the entrance exam is still very ingrained in the minds of young people. Which is terrible.
My main message is for you not to neglect yourself.
Don't get lost in the midst of this university application madness.
I'm not telling you to give up.
I'm telling and remembering you to take care of yourself, even while studying.
Because it's no use thinking that only reading and doing who-knows-how-many exercises will guarantee your spot. If your physical and mental health is deteriorating, even if you have read and studied all the content, you won't be 100% well to put these learnings into practice. I guarantee you that.
Hmm, I don't know if you, who are reading this and are a student, have already taken your exams, have passed, haven't passed... regardless of that, my message here is focused on congratulating and advising you.
This text has already been published in my language for students in my country to read if they came across it. At the time, it was 2017 or 2018. I had just finished my second semester in law school, and for many, that meant nothing. Oh, I passed. Cool. But for me, it meant A LOT. Really a lot.
I had a tumultuous, busy, and complicated semester, where I was also all over the place, so things didn't go in the best way. In this context, I didn't see myself giving my best because I wasn't getting the best results.
But now that it's over, I think differently. Well, I gave my BEST. Even with a shitty result on some days, in exams: I did my best. My moment was too difficult and now everything is passing, things are improving. I really feel better that the weather is opening up again.
About grades,
my advice is: don't compare yourself.
There will always be someone "ahead," who succeeded before, who did better until now. Okay, but so what?
Your performance is within your current pace, and you shouldn't demand too much from yourself.
It's as if life gave you "limits" as a gift.
Each phase, you receive a different limit, which will be according to the phase you are currently in.
And it's no use looking at the neighbor's limit and comparing it with yours.
It's no use trying to exceed your current quota.
Relax, focus on doing what is within your reach at the moment.
I see young people - 17, 18, 19 years old, and so on - worrying about the future in a very heavy way.
I see people going crazy, devising plans for the future and already thinking it will go wrong.
I understand all the pressure that is placed. But it doesn't have to be that way. I don't like to call our parents and society enemies, it's not that. But they are completely mistaken in
thinking that young people have an obligation to follow the life manual to the letter.
I would like to ask you not to see them as enemies but as people who don't exactly know what is best for you.
The best for you at this moment is what your heart wants (Heart, not Ego).
It's putting everything that needs to be put in place.
Hii, I’ve been lurking on studyblr and I’ve been very active on langblr for 6+ years but I never really made an introduction post. This is a new blog for a new chapter in my life; In only a couple of weeks I’m gonna start studying to become a front end developer, and I am so excited and nervous! I made this blog to hopefully keep me motivated and to surround myself with like-minded people. <:
Some quick facts:
: ̗̀➛ she/her
: ̗̀➛ INFJ-t
: ̗̀➛ 20
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Hobbies
: ̗̀➛ Learning languages - As I said, I’ve been active on langblr :p
: ̗̀➛ Other than that my languages are Swedish (native), English (C1), Spanish (C1), French (B1), Russian (A2) and Chinese (A1)
: ̗̀➛ Crocheting and knitting
: ̗̀➛ Gaming :p
: ̗̀➛ Watching reality shows (yes I’m one of those girls I CANT HELP IT</3)
: ̗̀➛ Reading manga (finally entering my weeb phase)
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Goals
: ̗̀➛ Take my coding to the next step - During high school i developed a habit of only putting in the effort that was needed to get the highest grade, and not actually learn anything... Maybe it was cause of school stressing me out, maybe it was because I didn’t actually like the subjects I was studying... Either way, I’m gonna make an active effort to change this!!
: ̗̀➛ Stay organised and consequent in my studies - this speaks for itself; not procrastinating!!! And not getting burnt out!!
: ̗̀➛ Make time for hobbies aside of studying - I need to be able to sit down and crochet, or watch a show without stressing out about school
: ̗̀➛ Not take on too many responsabilites - I have a history of doing too much, getting too involved in everything and then just ending up in a burnt-out pool of anxiety... we’re not doing that again hihi.
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Content I’ll be posting
: ̗̀➛ I’ll be posting about my own coding journey and the languages I’m learning (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
: ̗̀➛ Reblogs about coding etcetc
: ̗̀➛ Probably some langblr content
Yeah that’s about it!! I hope to make some kind mutuals andd I’m so excited to finally be here for real this time!! ♡