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[tina-warriorprincess]

End of Year Meme

First things first, did you have a good year?

How old did you turn this year?

Do you feel your age?

Did your appearance change in anyway?

Post your favorite selfie.

If you traveled, where did you go?

Which fashion trends did you love?

Which fashion trends did you hate?

What was your favorite article of clothing this year? Post a pic if possible?

What song sums up this year for you?

What album came out and has been on heavy rotation since then?

What was your favorite movie of the year?

Did an actor/actress catch your attention for the first time this year?

Favorite new TV show?

Which new ship/fandom has taken over a lot of your time, attention, and tears?

What food did you try for the first time?

Did you make any big permanent changes this year?

What was one nice thing you did for someone else?

What was one nice thing you did for yourself?

Did you develop a new obsession?

Did you vote?

Did you move?

Did you get a job?

Did you get a pet?

Do you regret not doing anything?

Do you regret doing something?

Have you done anything that scared you?

Did anyone/thing make you so mad it stayed with you for days?

Did you lose anyone close to you?

Did you fall in love?

Did you fall out of love?

Did you start a new relationship?

Did you go through a break up?

Did you have to cut ties to someone?

Who was important to you this year but wasn’t important last year?

Who wasn’t as important to you this year as they were last year?

If you could have a do over on one thing you did, would you take it?

What was the best moment of the year for you?

What was the worst?

Did anything happen that you were sure would change you as a person but it really didn’t?

Did anything happen to you that you were sure wouldn’t change you as a person but it did?

What are you most proud of accomplishing?

What have you learned about yourself this year that you didn’t know in the years prior?

Did your opinion of anyone change for the better?

Did your opinion of anyone change for worse?

If you make resolutions, did you complete them this year?

If you make resolutions, what will your resolutions be for the coming year?

If you could go on an adventure during the remaining days of the year, where would you go and what would you do?  Who would you go this?

What do you wish for others for the coming year?

What do you wish for yourself?

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PLEASE SPAM ME WITH THESE!

(But preferably one at a time; I’m on mobile).

[study-like-you-mean-it]

50 Things that Top Students Do

Listen to everything they’re taught, not just hearing

Take notes

Listen to opinions they don’t like

Be open to having their minds changed

Don’t listen to music with words when studying

Practise

Commit

Keep a regimen of self-discipline even in the face of a lack of motivation

Take breaks

Sleep regularly and more than expected

Work very hard during the day

Exercise

Plan in advance

Get small tasks done when there isn’t time to do bigger ones

Engage

Take failures as a learning curve

Think positively

Do their best work at the start of the year so they get more slack later

Talk to those who teach them

Debate

Do a little every day instead of all at once

Ask for help

Help others

Drink water

Work hard but work smart

Know what study setup is their most productive

Hold themselves accountable

Figure out which work is a priority

Don’t waste time re-reading as a form of studying

Find out things they don’t understand

Test themselves frequently

Work backwards through things to understand why something works

Learn more than they need

Have more interests and hobbies than just academics

Find out the most important concepts in a course

Learn the most important 20% of the course to get 80% of the grade

Don’t complain

Tailor their courses to focus on what interests them the most

Play hard after working hard

Read in advance

Know how to say no but don’t say no unless they have to

Take every opportunity they can

Eat well

Defend their personal beliefs

Don’t use other people’s successes/failures as an excuse for anything they do

Don’t let studying become the main part of their life

Understand that everything is temporary

Set goals, short- and long-term

Put their phones away/on silent when studying

Don’t expect any results immediately

[best-life-hacks-on]

20 Life-Changing Books!

[wordsnquotes]

By Seth Adam Smith 

If you want to change your body, change what you eat and how you exercise. If you want to change your outlook on life, change what you read and put it into practice.

Listed below are twenty life-changing books. Unless you are determined to be miserable (which, strangely enough, some people are), these books will change your life for the better. Click on the titles to order a copy for yourself, then mark them up and put them into practice.

Keep reading

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weird study tip:

if u don’t feel motivated, pretend ur in a movie or tv show. you know the scenes where they’re on their bed with their feet tucked up and crossed at the ankle, and they’re cracking open highlighters with their teeth and poring over a textbook with smooth rock music playing? that. bonus points for a perfect messy bun and spencer hastings outfit.

[dunsparcee]

[tagfer]

like if you’d ask her what’s wrong reblog if you’d buy her a tropical summer drink

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Some garden-inspired doodles on my notes. Roses are my favourite. :)

Thanks everyone for the support thus far ❤🌹 Hope you’re all having an awesome day. :)

IG: therobotstudies

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The Ultimate Study Masterpost (updated)

I decided to compile EVERY RESOURCE that I have found useful. I hope they help you too!

Motivation/self-discipline

A reality check

self-discipline

Setting smart goals

self-discipline > motivation masterpost

Useful tips cos its not easy

Honestly love this mindset soo much

Burn-out

questions to ask b4 giving up

what to do when u don’t want to study

how to survive a crappy day

When ur burnt out

Sometimes ya just need to take the time for your body

dealing with failure

Fun study tings

These concepts by studyblr always seem to make me want to study

More study moods

And more!

Idk why but these study moods all seem fun to try out/just relate to

hogwarts houses as students

bk 2 skl tips a la harry potter

Organisation

study space hacks

Getting ur shizzle together

Organisation!!

Being organised + studying

weekly scheduling

PLAN UR MONTH HUN

school organisation

How to plan for study

Getting ahead

What to do when you miss class

schedule ur study time

when you have TOO MUCH to do

Productivity

things to do to help you feel productive

productivity 101

types of procrastination and how to stop urself

The ivy lee method for productivity

being productive after school

Being productive in the mornings

Being productive in general

Self care and productivity

Masterposts

Honestly areistotle does the best masterposts

Nifty school masterpost

A studyblr masterpost

Tumblr resources 4 the school year

Masterpost of everything pt 1

And pt 2

Pt1 of a studying masterpost

And pt2

a huge masterpost

Some gr8 masterposts

Some oF THE BEst gcse resources

Good language science and maths resources

Printables

awesome free printables

Academic printables

Bullet journals

starting a bujo

ideas for bujo pages if ur into that

Study

awesome tips 4 studying

Straight from the horse’s mouth (no offense)

Another gr8 round of study tips

When to use what method

Study tips 4 exams

rare stoody tips

Studying smarter

effective studying

Studying successfully in college

study smarter,, not harder,,

study habits in and out of class

Study skills masterpost

Study methods to try this year

Studying like a straight a student

lazy kid’s study guide

Exams

studying for an exam in a short time

Exams don’t have to stink

advice for GCSE students

finals guide

School life

We all have a shit teacher so here’s how to deal with them

how to get a 4.0 and generally do well

tips for high schoolers

how to approach classes

homework help and hints

Foolproof guide to school success

school survival guide

How to get a’s without the frills

secrets of str8 A students

More tips for getting straight a’s

getting straight a’s in uni

Notes

taking efficient notes

Making revision notes

Upgrade yo notes

taking effective class notes

More on notetaking

Taking notes

lecture notes

More notes which is similar to what i do

taking notes from a textbook

Getting straight a’s yet again

Back to school

Making your life a lil bit easier this year ;)

brace urself for the new school year

More back to school

More back to school tips

this is great for back to school

Back to school masterpost there are so many of these but still

Back to school tips that acc help

What to do during summer

another one for the last days of summer

Back 2 skl r u ready??

going to school like a badass

Career/adult stuff

Really good for anything to do with jobs

Template for sending thx after interviews

THE BEST COVER LETTER ADVICE ADDAKFASK

Resume cheat sheet

Great personal statement guide (UCAS)

Bettering urself

how to live a better life

Some things that are easy to forget

Feeling strong and ready for anything

Things to do

Healthier habits

Life cleansing

Health tips to practice regularly

Some suggestions

Relax

productive breaks that AREN’T studying

Cute tips based on the senses

Ways to relax

Treat yo self without breaking the bank

100 tips woah

Style/skincare

Back to school glo up

how to feel like a nymph

how to feel like an ancient empress (my FAV)

how to feel like a faerie queen/king

How to feel like a dryad

How to feel like a princess getting ready for a politically important ball

how to feel like a star maiden

how to be a delicate angel

English

annotating efficiently

annotating a text

writing x characters when u aren’t x

how to get that 8/9 in an english essay

annotating literature

How to annotate an english text

ap lit terms and tips

ap lit review

list of literary techniques

Maths

GCSE maths youtube channels

super tips for maths my (least) fav subject

Science

Awesome for chemistry

lil biology masterpost

science resources

Languages

Spanish filler words

small talk in french

How to get an a in a foreign language

Essays

Essay writing websites for when ur normal program ain’t cutting it

how to structure essays

essay basics

Writing academically

Battling essays like mulan

Writing a 5 paragraph essay

Other subjects

a guide to new spec history

Morning/night routines

study in the morning

before skl checklist

nail dat afterschool routine ya feel?

morning habits to get into

more sleepytime

waking up easily

Morning habits for productivity

Getting up earlier when ur not a morning person

How to wake up

waking up happier :)

get up early and enjoy the day!!

Sleep

Morning and night routine ideas

Better sleep = better health = better grades

Tech

STAY OFF UR PHONE

Gr8 study apps

Food + drink

Recipes for students bc u gotta eat

study snacks

Drinks for diff moods

quick food recipes

5 easy recipes

Music

Some rlly good soundtracks here and also other misc songs

Haven’t tried this but seems cool

when you don’t want to listen to beethoven for the 67569540th time

ambient sounds for writers

melodic studying

concept playlists

Okay so thats pretty much every single useful thing I’ve ever reblogged. If you have any more suggestions please PLEASE let me know because I’m going to constantly update this list and any additions are welcome :)

[shannellechua]

Who got to hold a hand-lettering workshop in Shanghai, at an event celebrating feminism and diversity and is insanely 10000% happy that it happened? THIS GIRL 

[smolstudier]

03/18/2018 • sociology on the left and biology on the right so if I get sick of one subject I can quickly switch gears to the next lol :)

[himeaegyo]

note to self: glowing up doesn’t necessarily always mean looking cute as hell. glowing up also means becoming the best version of yourself. cut out the toxic people in your life, remember to study well, becoming more open minded, taking care of yourself physically and mentally (!!!), be nice. what benefit is there in bringing someone down when you can be one of the reasons why they smile?

[adv3nturelust]

This is it: this is your sign. You’re brand new, refreshed, empowered to change. Your calmer, softer times are coming. Your confidence, your happiness, your bliss, is arriving. Self acceptance is easier, and taking care of yourself is no longer a chore, but something you look forward to. You start to feel replenished - you’re *you* again - and the next chapter of your happier life begins now.

[yourbigsisnissi]

Destroy the idea that you have to be constantly working or grinding in order to be successful. Embrace the concept that rest, recovery, and reflection are essential parts of the progress towards a successful and ultimately happy life.

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I admire disciplined people so much. I admire people who can do what they need to do with a focused mind and unwavering commitment, not letting themselves get distracted and refusing to make excuses for themselves. I admire the kind of people whose eyes are on the prize, even if it’s far away, and who are determined, diligent and adaptive. I look up to the kind of people who refuse to succumb to any obstacle or challenge and transcend above the millions of things that stood against them and their goals. I admire those kind of people so much and I aspire to be like that so much more.

[pharmstudies]

small habits to adopt

wake up early

drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up

meditate or concentrate on your breathing for at least 2 mins

visualize your goals for the day and for the future

make your bed 

do calf raises or squats while brushing your teeth

floss

dry brush

take a cold shower (or end a hot shower with cold water right after for about 3 mins)

put on lotion while your skin is still damp

cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face

apply sunscreen

drink a glass of water before and after every meal

listen to a podcast/ted talk instead of music while walking or driving

park far away from where you’re going

stand up straight

look at people in the eye when talking to them

look straight ahead when walking, not at the ground

smile at strangers

stop complaining (it’s bad for your health)

bring cash instead of credit card

track your expenses

turn off notifications on your phone when doing work

resist the urge to go on your phone and observe your surroundings more

set a timer for 5 mins when scrolling through social media and stop when the time is up

learn at least 5 new vocab words from your target language every day

exercise while watching shows/videos

read at least 10 pages every day

do tasks that can be done in 2 mins right away

drink tea

prepare workout gear the night before

jot down tasks for the next day before sleeping

write down quotes/lyrics that strike a chord

spend 30 mins on a hobby

journal and write down things you are grateful for

aim for 7-8 hours of sleep

[heyrosiebee]

🌻 little habits/things to do more of 🌻

dailies

make your bed. (no, really.)

set your top 3 to-dos for the day.

do your top 3 to-dos for the day. (heh)

stretch.

unpack your bag when you get home.

prepare your things for the next day before sleeping.

skincare. (your basic cleanse and moisturize)

sweep the floor of your bedroom.

talk to your plants. (if you have plants)

update your financial report/expense tracker.

take a good photo.

meditate.

hug at least three people. (seriously.)

weeklies

polish your school shoes.

mop your bedroom floor.

dare i say, laundry. (don’t put it off!)

exfoliate.

take a leisure walk.

review your past week and plan your next week accordingly. (a part of your routine may not be working–try something new)

make a piece of art. (a sketch, a collage, a quote in pretty lettering, a god-awful poem..)

sanitize your gadgets. (whip out the wet tissue and wipe away at your phone, your laptop, your mouse, your earphones–just don’t forget to IMMEDIATELY follow that up with a dry cloth to prevent fogging and short circuits)

watch a TED Talk.

make a new playlist.

monthlies

wash your bag.

wash your shoes.

change the sheets of your bed and your pillows.

clip your nails. (honestly)

wax/shave. (if you want. i just really like how fresh my skin feels after i torture it with razors and wax strips)

wipe your shelves/the tops of your furniture clean. (try to avoid dusting. it just scatters the dirt everywhere. use a damp cloth instead)

see if there’s anything in your storage that you don’t need/want anymore and give stuff away or sell them.

review your month and plan the next one accordingly. (just like your weeks. remember to refer to your Life Goal/Year’s Goals page)

finish reading at least one book. (and review it!)

discover new songs.

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[estudying-blog]

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”          – Confucius 

[estudying-blog]

the curve of forgetting

the curve of forgetting describes how we retain or get of information we absorb.

day 1: you go into a lecture knowing 0% and come out knowing 100% of what you know (regardless of whether you know it extremely well or not)

day 2: you did not do any reviewing of your notes from day 1 therefore you have lost 50%-80%

and as the days progress we forget less and less

think about midterms! notice how around midterms when you’re trying to study for something (that you haven’t been reviewing for regularly) it feels like the material is VERY difficult and almost as if you’ve never learned it before

formula to reshape the curve

within 24 hours of your lecture spend 10 minutes reviewing the material

a week later: it will only take 5 minutes to REACTIVATE the same material

ultimately, you will reshape the curve  

day 30: by this day your brain will only need 2-4 minutes to recall

information on the curve of forgetting was taken from the university of waterloo (x)

my formula to reshape the curve using the information above

before class: spend 10 minutes PREVIEWING the material. 

after class: spend 10 minutes REVIEWING the material

do this regularly. this will be your preview/review system for each class.

a week later: try to review a week later. i know that school/life can get pretty hectic, but try to make sure you are reviewing regularly.

maybe record yourself saying some important details/concepts from your notes the night before and on your daily commute to school plug in those earphones and listen to it. i am an auditory learner and i find that listening to my notes before i go to bed and right when i wake up have truly helped me retain information. studies have shown that the best time to study is right before going to bed and right when you wake up.

a month later: after a month, review what you’ve learned so far in your class. trust me this will be a very very short review. everything will look very familiar to you and it won’t look as difficult as it used to.

basically your review schedule should be the following: 

1 hour before learning the material

1 hour after learning the material (or within 24 hours of learning it b/c i know we’re all very busy people)

1 day later

1 week later

1 month later

remember everyone learns, studies, and retains information differently!! my personal belief is that your technique is what matters most. it is not about your innate ability/talent. find a technique that works for you.

more suggestions:

active learning > passive learning

when taking notes use the Cornell method. it forces you to ask questions and summarize what you’ve learned.

set frequent, short, review sessions

test yourself constantly! there are so many resources online. 

people who are under stress have difficulty remembering things so CHILL OUT

don’t rush, take your time

repetition is key

practice MAKES PERFECT

group items together

fish, vitamin b12, and green tea can help w/ memory

don’t give up. like morrissey said “these things take time.”