#studygoals

[nica-green]

(62/100)Days of Productivity 🌿

Nervous System

[perfectlydreamysunflower]

GOOGLE JUST INVENTED ACADEMIC CRACK. NOTEBOOKLM. HAS. AUDIO OVERVIEW. VIDEO OVERVIEW. MIND MAPS. AND EVEN. FLASHCARDS. 😭🔥😭🔥😭🔥

I SWEAR MY BRAIN JUST EXPLODED AND THEN REASSEMBLED ITSELF INTO PURE CHAOS WITH PERFECTLY COLOR-CODED LINES CONNECTING EVERYTHING. I AM NOW A LEGAL, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL STUDY GOD.

I’M GONNA STUDY 27 HOURS A DAY. 8 DAYS A WEEK. SLEEP IS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVEN’T SEEN THESE MIND MAPS. I’M MAKING FLASHCARDS FOR MY FLASHCARDS.

EVERY NOTE IS A SHOT OF ADRENALINE STRAIGHT INTO MY EYEBALLS. EVERY LINK IS A REVELATION. I CAN SEE THE UNIVERSE IN BULLET POINTS.

I WILL SURVIVE ON PURE EXCITEMENT AND CHAOS

[ceruleansoleil]

Pinterest

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studying like spencer hastings: a guide by mindy on becoming rosewood's top student 📚 (pll mini-series part 1)

hey loves! mindy here with an in-depth guide on how to truly embody spencer hastings' iconic study methods. i completely watched all 7 seasons of pretty little liars with my mother when the show first came out, it gives me so much nostalgia now, and i'm currently binge-watching it again. i decided to make a post based on spencer hastings and how she aces the "study icon" in the show. let's actually get into the mind of our favorite overachieving hastings sister and her actual study habits from the show.

spencer's signature study locations

the hastings' barn (her perfect study sanctuary)

the brew (corner table with coffee always)

rosewood high library (usually after hours)

her bedroom desk (facing the dilaurentis house)

hastings family kitchen island (late night cramming spot)

the hastings family pressure approach

spencer's drive comes from:

competing with melissa's academic record

maintaining the hastings family reputation

being top of every class

getting into upenn (her family legacy)

running for academic decathlon

spencer's actual study routine (as seen in pll)

morning routine:

field hockey practice at dawn

review notes during breakfast

morning newspaper with coffee

quiz herself while getting ready

arrive early to help teachers

study techniques we see spencer use:

reciting french verbs while stress-cleaning

creating murder boards (but make it academic)

using her photographic memory skills

studying while on the elliptical

recording herself reading notes

spencer-specific organization methods

her iconic planner system:

color-coded by subject and priority

sticky tabs for important deadlines

cross-referencing system

weekly, monthly, and semester goals

extracurricular schedule integration

the hastings approach to academic competition

remember when spencer:

joined academic decathlon despite drama

competed against mona

studied russian history all night

memorized entire poems

practiced debate skills with melissa

spencer's stress management (what we should and shouldn't copy)

healthy habits:

stress baking

field hockey as outlet

piano playing breaks

organizing when anxious

intense research sessions

things to avoid:

pushing herself to exhaustion

skipping meals for studying

letting competition consume you

isolating from friends

spencer's actual study materials (seen throughout pll)

her desk essentials:

leather-bound planners

monogrammed notebooks

post-it notes everywhere

family laptop

classic literature collection

ap study guides

debate team materials

newspaper clippings

french dictionaries

spencer's unique study methods

specific techniques we see her use:

creating conspiracy theory boards for subjects

turning historical events into mystery cases

debating with herself in the mirror

teaching aria and emily to boost understanding

writing perfect notes during crisis moments

the hastings time management system

how spencer balances:

field hockey team captain duties

maintaining perfect grades

student government

russian history club

debate team

family obligations

solving mysteries (kidding… kind of)

spencer's power moves

signature spencer habits:

correcting teachers (iconic but maybe don't)

knowing answers before questions are finished

having backup assignments ready

keeping extra credit work on hand

maintaining perfect attendance despite being threatened by a mysterious stalker

spencer hastings didn't become valedictorian by accident. her intense dedication, although sometimes extreme, shows us the importance of commitment and passion in academics. just remember to balance it better than she did!

sending you all the hastings determination minus the hastings family drama! ✨

xoxo, mindy

[auracamon]

Day 1/153

Ok so… I’m officially giving myself the next 5 months to really focus on my civil service exam for law. It feels both overwhelming and exciting, but I’m ready to give myself this time.

Morning walks to clear my mind + long study sessions at my desk will be my new routine.

English isn’t my first language, so pls be nice if I mess up 😅

step by step. day by day. we got this!!!!!

Aura xx

[thegentlegrind]

Day 7 and 8 updates,

Well yesterday, i attended the clinics, came back, had lunch, took a nap, studied for a bit, had dinner, studied a bit more then slept.

Study time: almost 2 hours

Today after attending the clinics, i was feeling a bit under the weather, so decided to rest a little. My study sessions looked like: one hour in the evening, 40 mins before dinner, 40 mins after dinner.

Study time: a little over 2 hours.

I have my ward ending exam on Monday so all my study sessions are for that exam.

Anyway see you tomorrow.

Good night.

[studyslut7]

[rabo-travieson]

Does anyone have tips to stay motivated and consistent? Also maybe tips on how to build discipline and new habits?