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final exams week day 3 ~ 4/6 essays done
trying to stay motivated for the last 2 essays that I have to write & submit this week
fall 2021 semester reflection
[disclaimer: grades come out by the end of january but i think i put in a ton of work this semester, i credit that to a fully in person semester, so i think my grades will reflect that]
stop:
completing tasks last minute
buying so much coffee when i have 2 travel coffee cups at home
start:
consistently meal prepping on the weekends
continue:
reviewing past class material after every class, and weekly after that to help paint a bigger picture of a particular topic
making more detailed study schedules and plans that includes time for personal to dos
doing practice problems once i’ve learned a new topic
going to office hours
making checklist style outlines
printing reading notes and handwriting lecture notes on them
i have all my grades back for fall semester and it was my best semester this far! going to reapply all of these techniques this semester
My dudes! I can offically say that I got a distinction in my Masters in Medieval Literature and Languages! (I found out in November but wasn't posting back then) These are all the notebooks I used throughout my MA 📖
hello!
so the other day i made myself this habit tracker printable and i decided to upload it so feel free to use it!!
HABIT TRACKER (black, yellow, green and blue)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13syFRIc1yQu83hwgEuYHXyi1OXjRrRUP
Self-Motivation
I have had a huge amount of people messaging me asking how they can be motivated to revise for exams, or to work when they get home. Here’s a post with some tips that will hopefully help you guys out!
JUST START: Maybe you are lying on the sofa watching Netflix, on your phone warm in bed, or curled up with a great book. The hardest thing to do is to start working when you just don’t want to, but if you ‘just start’ it can really flip your attitude. The process of cleaning up your desk and getting your books out to study can focus your mind, and get your head in the right place ready to work and revise. I often find that if I just start, it immediately becomes a lot easier to keep going.
SET GOALS AND FOCUS: It is really hard to motivate yourself if you have no set goal or aspiration to aim for and accomplish. By setting yourself goals you give yourself a reason to work, and this will immediately increase your motivation. Once you know what you are aiming for, try and keep those goals in the back of your mind all the time, and use them whenever you are feeling demotivated. Don’t be shy or conservative with these goals either - aim and dream big!
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Keeping a journal, or just some type of daily reminder of what you are aiming for and what progress you have made so far will really help you maintain your motivation. Being able to write down your thoughts will help organise the things you have to do, and reading through it at times when you’re feeling demotivated will help stimulate you and remind you why you are working so hard. It will also allow you to see how far you have come, motivating you to keep going in the same productive and positive direction, giving you a sense of achievement.
DON’T WORK ALONE: It can be hard to motivate yourself to work sometimes, so having a study-partner to give you that extra ‘push’ on the days you don’t feel so motivated can be invaluable. You don’t have to necessarily work with them, as you may work more efficiently alone; but having that person that you can rely on to tell you when you are procrastinating will really help just get you going.
FIND YOUR MANTRA: I have found that you can really get yourself motivated a lot, just by telling yourself that you are good enough, and that you can and will accomplish what you are aiming for. Make yourself a mantra which you can say to yourself to motivate yourself. It doesn’t have to be long or complex at all, just a little phrase or quote that you can write down, think in your head etc. to get yourself wanting to start studying.
SPLIT UP TASKS: If you sit down at your desk with an absolutely huge project to complete you will feel demotivated, and it would be easy to just think that there’s no point in starting to attempt the huge task. Instead, split up larger pieces of work into small chunks. This will make each individual task a lot more manageable, and it will mean you can ‘tick-off’ more tasks from your to-do list, which will give you a greater sense of achievement, motivating you more.
REWARD YOURSELF: It can be really hard to just study or revise all day. If you set rewards for yourself then these can be used to motivate yourself to work through the things you have to do, and finish all your tasks. These rewards can be anything; from allowing yourself to go out with friends in the afternoon/evening, or having a piece of chocolate cake if you finish all your homework.
HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE: You can do this by making a public announcement of your goals/aspirations in a big way, or just by telling your parents that you are going to be revising for the next 3 hours. As long as you tell someone else, then you will be held accountable. The people you told know that you are meant to be studying/working and will be expecting you to be doing so, this will therefore make you motivated to work and stick to what you said you were going to do.
LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES: Everyone makes mistakes - it is completely normal and expected/ The key thing to do is not to lose motivation and feel bad for yourself. You need to accept the bad result/outcome, and choose to learn from it. Analyse your actions leading up to the mistake/bad test result etc. and see what you can do better next time. If you are feeling bad about it, then let yourself really feel it, and use that as motivation - to never have to feel like that again.
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20 Common Interview Questions, What They Really Mean, and How to Smartly Answer Them
This is a sheet given to me by my college’s business department and I thought it was helpful so I’ve typed it up fr you guys. All credits to my college business department.
1. Tell me about yourself. What it means: What are your career goals for the next 1-3 years/5-10 years?
This question might come in different forms, but it is the most often asked question in interviews, especially at the start. Have a short statement prepared that describes a little about your past, a lot about your present, and a little about your future that essentially answers the question, “Why are we sitting across from each other and talking today?” Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed and be sure you sound excited about the opportunity and fully engaged. Limit your answer to relevance with the interview. Talk about things you have done that relate to the position you are interviewing for and show strategy in your thinking that led you to this interview. Start with the item farthest back, work up to the present and touch on the future. Let the recruiter know how this position ties into the career map you have planned. Set the footing to shift from a mundane interview into impactful dialogue.
2. How did you choose this line of work?
They are looking for people who are strategic and apply critical thinking to decisions. Have a good answer ready, showing passion for the field.
3. Why did you leave your last job? or Why do you want to leave your job? or What did you enjoy/not enjoy about your last job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Don’t refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the company. If you do, you will be sullied. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a hopeful, forward-looking reason (i.e. chance to make an impact, use skills, etc.).
4. What experience do you have in this field? or Why should we hire you? or Give me an example from your experience or education that shows your readiness for this role.
Speak about specifics that relate to the position for which you are applying. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can (aka make it up). It is critical that you prepare by unpacking your brain, and know how to tie your experiences/skills to the position description. Give them your best pitch and smile!
5. What do co-workers/former employers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. “Jamal Clark, a colleague at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest worker he’d ever known.” It is as powerful as Jamal saying it at the interview himself. Trouble answering this? Ask former colleagues and professional friends for their opinions!
6. What do you know about our firm? or Why do you want to work for us? Or Why do you want the job?
These questions are the primary reason to do research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues? Who are the major players? Can you get behind their mission? Crucial research includes reviewing their “About Us” webpages, googling current events where they were involved, and looking on Glassdoor.com to get the scoop on positive things their employees are saying. This takes thought and should be based on the research you have done on the organization as a whole plus a mention of the specific position. Know that job description very well! Sincerity is extremely important. Relate response to long-term career goals. A flat answer here may end the interview, so be prepared.
7. What kind of salary do you need?
It’s a loaded question and a thorny game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, try not to answer it. Instead, consider discussing how the experience this opportunity offers is the main compensation you are seeking. Or, if you want the conversation to unfold, try, “What is the pay range someone with my skill set and degree could expect for this position?” In some cases, the interviewer will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job and ask if you can discuss at a later stage in the interviewing process so you more fully understand the responsibilities of the position. If the interviewer presses, be sure you have done your research on appropriate salaries and give a $7k pay range that makes sense for your lifestyle, your experience, your location, and the position. Use salary.com, Glassdoor.com and Bureau of Labor Statistics to do your research.
8. Provide an example of your ability to think quickly and clearly on your feet.
Companies are looking for innovative thinkers who do not need to be coddled and who truly are up to the challenges of business, most of which require timely, analytical, and creative people. Have a robust STAR** story ready to address this question.
9. Tell me about a time when you helped get a team focused and led them to success.
You are, of course, a team player, right? Be sure to have examples ready: specific stories that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for personal success are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag; just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point. Use the STAR** method to stay focused and provide a thorough reply.
10. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.
11. Have you ever been asked to leave a position? I
f you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, be brief and avoid saying negative things about yourself, the people or organization involved. Find the positive spin.
12. What is your greatest strength? Follow Up: Tell me about a time when this professional strength made the difference between success and failure.
Numerous answers are good, just stay optimistic and truthful. A few good examples: ability to prioritize, work under pressure, solve problems or focus on projects, perhaps professional expertise, leadership skills, positive attitude, reporting skills… but be able to prove your reply with a STAR** story.
13. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It should take disloyalty to the organization, violence, or criminal behavior to get you to refuse to work with a colleague. Minor objections may label you as a whiner. If the version of this question is, “What type of person do you prefer not to work with?”, again don’t be trivial, lengthy, or negative. Focus on discussing your ability to work well with just about anyone.
14. Tell me about a time when you had an idea to improve a process.
They are looking to see that you can (a) take enough ownership to even think about improvements, (b) think creatively and challenge norms, © present enhancements to others with emotionally intelligence, and (d) consider risks of change. Have a great STAR** story!
15. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.
This is a test - If you fall for it and start tearing up an old boss, you failed. Stay positive and either reply that you have not had any trouble with a supervisor if that’s the case, or provide a short STAR** story about how you constructively worked to solve the issue and how your relationship was strengthened as a result. Focus on the happy result!
16. What motivates you to do your best on the job? or What do you expect from your employer?
This is personal - be accurate and honest, yet relevant to the job - but examples for motivation are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition, Positive Impact, Helping Others. For expectations, you can discuss motivation first and then add something like, “I expect that my employer will communicate her needs clearly so I can drive toward strong results.” Add anything you deem fitting here, but avoid coming off as entitled or high maintenance.
17. Do you have any blind spots or weaknesses?
Tricky question - Do not reveal personal areas of concern but focus on how you want to grow professionally. In discussing weakness, focus on the BUT, i.e. “In the past I have put a lot of pressure on myself, but I have been overcoming that as my skills sharpen and challenges lessen.”
18. Tell me about a time that you had to analyze several solutions to make a sound decision.
This question dives into the ability to create a framework for strategic thinking and proves you have a set process to make good decisions. Tell a STAR** story where the situation is not simple and you can give specifics on the pros and cons assessed, the sources of information tapped into, the info gathered, and insights made to come to a conclusion.
19. How do you stay organized?
Attending to details, planning, organizing, and prioritizing work takes skill. Talk about how you manage your life or work using specific methods, as well as tools you use. You can even provide a STAR** story that speaks to how these qualities led to a success at some point in your life, career, or education.
20. What questions do you have for me?
Interviews should go both ways. Have about 5 good questions ready to ask so you can gather the information you need to make a well-informed decision. These questions should be informational in nature and allow you to understand the position and company better while reinforcing your interest and enthusiasm. This is not a good time to talk about benefits, pay, etc. That info will come in time.
**The STAR Technique is a way to frame answers to behavioral questions in an organized manner that will give the interviewer the most information about your past experience. (This is the part where the paper says to have at least 10 of these ready but I think that’s insane. Have a couple and be prepared to tweak them based on the question. Don’t use the same few for the same interview. i’d say having about 3-5 ready is good enough.) As you prepare to answer each question, organize your response for clarity by answering each of the following components of the STAR technique:
What was the Situation in which you were involved?
What was the Task you needed to accomplish?
What Actions did you take?
What Results did you achieve?
IMPORTANT TIPS: Give a good amount of detail to paint a very clear picture at each step, focus on YOU versus the group, and if the Result wasn’t very positive or does not place you in a great light, that it is not interview material!
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Productivity Printables
Hey everyone! The semester has kicked off for many of us already, myself included, and I just gotta say, it’s been pretty crazy. I wanted to share some tools that have helped me and hopefully can help you too in having at least some semblance of organization this semester.
A couple notes: The first preview will show both high and low contrast versions. Remaining previews will show high contrast only but there are low contrast versions available. I have no idea why but the reviews may look different on different browsers/screens. They should print out fine, though. Click images for better quality, or go straight to the download link.
Anyway, here are the printables!
Daily Printables
Daily View (High Contrast (left) | Low Contrast (right))
Attention Management (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Energy Management (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Weekly Printables
Weekly Overview - Monday Start
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Task-based (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Time-based (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Weekly Overview - Sunday Start
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Task-based (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Time-based (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Monthly Printables
Undated Monthly Overview - Monday Start (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Undated Monthly Overview - Sunday Start (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Misc
Einstein Matrix (High Contrast | Low Contrast)
Hope you enjoy them, and if you’re looking for any of my printables, they all can be found in my Study Drive. Have an awesome semester!
how i memorize everything in medical school 🧠📚
1. arrange your material into different blocks
2. after reading through each block, close the page/your laptop and summarize the content out loud, as if you were teaching it to someone. this is how the neural connections in your brain begin to form!
3. when you’re done, ask yourself questions based on the material — what could potentially be asked in an exam? what was the most relevant information?
4. put these questions and the most crucial information on a flash card, the most effective way of doing this is using a spaced repetition system like anki
5. review continuously until you’ve memorized it!
19/12/21
2 days before exams and, as much as I feel a bit confident, I am also worried I will end up not recalling anything of what I studied.
Tomorrow I will keep revising and doing the exercises so hopefully I will be ready for the exams!!
Happy sunday!!