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say it with me

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2020 will be my year because i will make it my year

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psa to studyblrs & all academics: your mental health matters. your health matters. you matter. it’s a common misconception that you can’t have great mental health and good grades or that you must sacrifice one for the other. that’s not true. yes, push yourself and try your best - but never to the point that you’re mentally breaking down. take a break, take care of yourself for a bit, and then return when you’re ready. you’ll find that you’re a lot more capable of doing well when you have the mental space for it. good mental health and achieving your goals go hand in hand. please don’t forget that. take care of yourself. i believe in you! and you’ve got the whole community here to support you <3

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productivity can mean different things

summer productivity does not mean or have to mean that you are grinding everyday to get work done. being productive could simply mean self-care. productivity comes in all forms, from painting your nails to doing the dishes to reading a book. it could even be something along the lines of creating a new playlist or folding the laundry. it’s up to you.

first off, plan a little

write your lists down somewhere that you’ll check again (i’m using a google doc.) make three lists: daily checklist, short-term goals, & long-term goals. leave room for revision.

daily checklist

don’t pile on tasks on this. it is unrealistic to put like ten things on your list to do everyday, and it’s exhausting and can even be anti-productive trying to attempt to complete such a list everyday. pick two to three things to do everyday. for example, mine says, “1. do khan academy (for SAT prep) 2. check the DMV for available appointments (to renew my permit oops) 3. read a book or three articles.” the second one is subject to change because eventually i will get an appointment, so always leave room for revisions.

short-term goals list

this is the list where you put stuff that you want to accomplish by the end of the week, month, etc. for example, mine says, “finish ap government chapter one by friday.” these can be specific or general. like my short-term goals list also has my goal of reading three books every week.

long-term goals list

what do you hope to accomplish by the end of summer? do you want to re-invent yourself? be proficient in a language? have finished all your college apps? you define your goals here.

studyblr ways to be productive

read a book get ahead and look at your AP curriculums; make a study schedule watch TED talks watch documentaries listen to podcasts make study playlists visit museums

self care ways to be productive (these are nothing new, but just serves as a reminder that taking care of yourself is good and productive. it is in no way a waste of time, so don’t let anyone convince you otherwise)

take a bath or shower the simple hygiene stuff (brush your teeth, etc.) clean your living space delete apps you don’t use or need drink water journal, draw, make music do whatever makes you feel happy (if you don’t have anything, go a try a bunch of activities! do something that scares you, you might be surprised) exercise (it doesn’t have to be a whole lot, just walk around and stretch every once in a while) sleep, rest, take time for yourself

other ways to be productive

- practice a sport or instrument - learn/continue learning a language - spend time with friends or family - make an exercising schedule (start off with small workouts and gradually increase) - learn to eat healthier (begin replacing unhealthy food for better substitutes; i - - trust you know the healthier options) - volunteer (find a place or two and volunteer regularly.  reminder: it shouldn’t feel like a job; remember why you’re volunteering in the first place.) - look for summer jobs (it might be a little late now for stuff like summer camps, but you can still apply to places that have the signs like “help wanted” or “hiring now”)

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acts of kindness and nice things to make someone’s day:

write letters to your friends

leave nice messages in library books on post its

greet and say thank you to cashiers, bus drivers, or anybody of assistance to you

don’t hesitate to pick up any trash you see (mother earth appreciates this)

see what you can donate to children’s hospitals (like coloring books, crayons, etc.)

take photos of your friends. loads of em.

say hi or wave to classmates in the halls even if you’ve barely spoken or have maybe just had one conversation

when you say hi, say hi [name]. simple name recognition makes people feel seen and appreciated.

compliment strangers (however, do not catcall. don’t do it. just don’t.)

compliment your friends and your family (don’t be afraid to show your love for them. you lose nothing and they gain so much)

give that extra change to the homeless person. look them in the eye because “you have more in common with every homeless person than with any billionaire” (YooperDSA on twitter)

put money (if you have some to spare) in that tip jar!! sometimes people depend on a little extra money to help pay for rent, to buy mom a gift, or maybe a simple bath bomb for self care. tips are always appreciated.

maybe do some chores before being asked. it’ll feel better when you do it out of your own will then when you’re told, and it will be noticed and appreciated

smile! your smile is contagious :)

some nice lil quotes

“never regret being a good person, to the wrong people. your behavior says everything about you, and their behavior says enough about them” unknown

“if someone makes you happy, make them happier” by @latenights

“my wish for you is that you continue. continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” by maya angelou

“begin your day with an ‘i get to’ mentality instead of a ‘i have to’ thought process...i get to go to work. i get to have a busy day. whatever it may be. we often dress our opportunities as stress, but they are in fact blessings.” unknown

feel free to add!!

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difference between a report & a research paper

sources used: my history teacher & “Tips for Writing Analytic Research Papers.” (1998): n. pag. Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center, 19 May 2009. Web. 29 May 2015.

• report

- organized regurgitation of facts gathered from research

- thesis statement is a general statement summarizing what your whole report is about

- thesis statement is NOT opinion or argument to be proven

- topic sentences of body paragraphs summarize what facts you’ll describe in that paragraph

- research + writing facts = report

• research paper

- organized analysis of facts gathered from research

- thesis statement identifies the overall argument or academic opinion that you will prove in your paper

- thesis statement must be (academic) opinion and argumentation

- research + writing facts + analysis = research paper

• so what is analysis? how do i do it?

analysis is basically breaking apart the facts you have found in your research and demonstrating critical thinking about those facts. make your analysis explicit - your reader should not have to infer or guess what your analysis is. it looks like:

• dissecting or breaking down larger events or concepts to explore the smaller parts [“dr. king’s plan comprised of three specific political and social actions” - then the author explains the parts]

• cause/effect [author describes situation that outrages dr. king - “this outrage motivated dr. king to deliver his speech”]

• identification or explanation of significance [“this speech is iconic in american history because...”]

• comparison of ideas from different sources, or differing opinions; examination of counterarguments [“critics of dr. king said...” “historians disagree...” “others have said...”]

• connection to broader ideas and themes in the relevant discipline [“king’s actions exemplify the overall trend in social activism towards nonviolent action to achieve change”]

• connection to experiences, examples in other geographic areas, time periods or disciplines [“this behavior is explained by psychologists as...” “the american civil rights movement was inspired by actions in...” “another leader who inspired people in similar ways was nelson mandela in south africa”]

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self care during the school year

sleep:

try your best to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night. everyone says it, but it is really crucial to your well-being. to many, that may seem like an unrealistic goal, but you can do it. learn to get more sleep by getting things ready the night before so you don't have to take time to do it in the morning

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make lists:

when school gets too hard or too stressful, make lists of happy and positive things. make lists of your favorite things and things that make you smile. when you're feeling down, take a look at the lists you've made to cheer you up.

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take a day off:

designate a day of the week as your day to relax. do whatever relaxes you. do not skip this day, and do it every week.

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simple ways to take care do yourself:

have a daily routine to wash your face, brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss, take a shower or bath, clean your work space, clean up after yourself, play your favorite music, put on lotion right after you shower, stay hydrated, cut yourself some slack - school can be really difficult, remember to eat breakfast, ask for help when you need it, dress in comfortable clothes (it makes a huge difference), put on deodorant, take a walk, and the list goes on.

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important reminders & more:

– take pictures of the things that make you happy, not for social media, but for yourself.

– eat healthier, drink more water, and get more sleep. these are your body’s most basic needs.

– do something kind for yourself today. paint your nails, go see a friend, catch up on much needed sleep. also, be kind to someone else today. hold a door for someone, compliment someone (and watch their face light up!), ask if anyone needs help with something.

– take breaks from school work when it gets too frustrating or too stressful.

– your grades do not determine your worth or your abilities. if you don't do well on something, the sun will still rise and life will go on, you are still important and loved. you tried your best and that's enough.

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ok, i saw this somewhere once (if you know where it’s from, let me know please ty!!), and it has changed my life. it has literally stopped me from procrastinating and has helped me to just start my work now: have empathy for your future self. future you would thank you now for doing the work now and not putting it all off for future you.

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for the new semester :) by studycation | 03 jan

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