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Isn't funny? How I promote happiness, the yellow is a color people associate me with but with every day that passes by, I just get further away that shade of yellow.
Constantly getting little breakdowns at night, before sleeping.
I haven't felt like myself in a very long time. I used to go out most of the times in vacation, but this time us different. Not in the mood of seeing my friends, not in the mood for pjs, to go out, to breathe fresh air.
I'm stuck in this cycle of sadness. I don't know what to do. I used to like at least my personality, but now, not even that.
Like vacations used to be my break from everything dark that happened during the semester, but there's no point anymore.
Nobody follows me so I guess it doesn't matter to write my feelings here.
I've been feeling really ugly this days, my self-esteem is nowhere to be found. I don't know what happened. Maybe I just realized how fat I am. I got weighted for my licence, the number just got stuck into my head.
I hate my face, hate my belly. I know, drama all over the place, I should do things to change those I don't like, but how? I don't like the gym, I love to swim but almost drown, I just suck at sports.
Sorry, I hope nobody I know read this.
Okay so I just finished exams and I have firsthand experience with this situation so I figured I’d put together some tips/advice for anyone else who is going through this!!
1 >> DO. NOT. PANIC. There’s absolutely NO use in stressing out or regretting waiting until now to study. You can’t go back and fix things, so it’s best to work with what you have now!! If you’re going through a breakdown, try to relax + focus on what’s now. Try listening to some rain and taking deep breaths to calm down.
2 >> Don’t procrastinate any more!! I find that sometimes I freak out enough to procrastinate even more (checking Tumblr, etc), making myself even more stressed. Put ALL the distractions away. If you’re having a problem with constantly checking your phone, try Forest. (also on Apple) I also use apps like StayFocusd on Chrome so that I block websites I tend to procrastinate on.
3 >> Set up and get started right away! Basically part two of step 2. Get out your notes/worksheets/whatever you need right away. Some music/sounds is usually preferable for people. (music masterpost by @areistotle, white noise masterpost by @killjoyjournal, a playlist for procrastination by @studyign) or just your own music!! Try to avoid things with lyrics, though.
4 >> Set up a Pomodoro! Yes, you might not have much time, but that doesn’t mean you should study non-stop without any breaks whatsoever. A pomodoro is a 25 minute study/work block with a 5 minute break. Every 4 pomodoros, you take a longer break. However, since you’re on a bit of a deadline, it might be better to study for 25 minutes, get up, stretch, grab a glass of water, then head right back. (maybe not a full 5 minute break) That way you won’t become too unfocused in between pomodoros.
5 >> Don’t read the textbook! If it’s the night before the exam, you don’t have enough time to read through the whole textbook. Also, it’s not the most effective method of getting stuff to stay in your brain. If you’re stressed, you could be reading it and nothing is staying in your head. Do things that will make you think about the info you’re going through.
6 >> Go through review sheets/old tests if you have them! Instead of trying to go through every single note/worksheet you have, look through some past evaluations. Redoing your old tests will make you think about what you’re doing, and if you come across some of the same problems you had before, you’ll know exactly what notes to go back over. If you have a review package with questions that your teacher gave you specifically, make sure you do as much of that as you can.
7 >> Write quick little summaries of the lessons! It’s a quick way to review what happened in the lessons without going too in depth or spending too much time. Sometimes I’ll write the topic name on one side of a cue card and write the summary on the other side, so that way I can test myself on each topic later.
8 >> Talk to a friend! Talk to someone else taking the exam via social media/skype/whatever (don’t procrastinate though!!) and make sure you’ve covered everything. You can also try testing each other to make sure you know the content.
9 >> Don’t forget to take care of yourself! Drink lots of water and eat healthy things while you’re studying. The water will keep you alive and hydrated as well as focused. The snacks will keep the energy coming. Also, don’t sit at your desk the entire time. Get up and walk around every once in a while. Remind yourself that you can get through this!!
10 >> DON’T STAY UP ALL NIGHT CRAMMING!!! The information will NOT stay in your head and it’s MUCH more beneficial to get as much sleep as possible!! This is especially important if your exam is early in the morning! Go to sleep at a reasonable time (that is not after 12, even 12 is pushing it) Try to fit in 5 or 10 minutes of meditation sometime before you sleep, too. It’ll help you relax and calm down enough to sleep instead of stressing.
11 >> Review what you studied in your head before you sleep. While you’re brushing your teeth, getting changed, before you fall asleep, go through the list of things you studied. Again, a way for you to think about what you reviewed. Also, try getting up everything you need for your exam. (Sometimes I forget stuff if I’m rushing in the morning, and that can lead to problems)
12 >> The morning of your exam: Eat a super healthy breakfast that will keep you going!! Try to keep it balanced: grains, dairy, fruits and protein. Take a walk outside, get some fresh air, and shower if you can. Review stuff in your head before, and try not to stress yourself out. You can totally ace that exam!!
And that’s all!! Right before the exam remember to take deep breaths, and remember that you can do it! Believe in yourself!! Anyways I hope this helped. uvu
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Procrastination
I can´t seem to find motivation.
I tell myself tomorrow will be better but no, I´m just lying to myself.
I was happy, motivated, and full of energy.
Now I feel fake.
Love
What is that?
(I'm such a drama queen)
I feel that my lack of experience in love is making me more sensitive and idk, I'm looking for love. I want passion, I want someone that can take care of me, and hug me and make me feel safe. More than a friend.
I want someone that appreciate my personality, someone to grow as a person. Be better, but I don't want to depend on him to feel great. Idk
Help.
Emma
I saw a vlog or a insta story where Liza Koshy named her anxiety, I thought that was a great idea. Since I don't really know wth is wrong with me, I just called the fact of feeling not here: Emma.
Sad part of this: the only person that knows this probably would never get a text from me saying I'm feeling way too blue.
Really don't know if vacations are just giving me more time for the overthinking but I have been crying more lately.
Still, I don't feel like my problems are important, my friends got serious shit to worry about.
My father says he wants to die, I'm sure he's not having a great time with his life, at home, everything, I insist on a psicologist but he refuses to go. Can't force him.
I don't know when things got so messy. Like just 6 months ago I though I was okay.
Surprise guuuurl, I guess you're not :)
But keep on shinning
I think my motivation have been left behind somewhere in the middle of this semester. What made me feel so wrong? With the fear of crying out loud because then people will get worried and nobody got time for my bullshit. Anyway, what would I tell them if they ask what's wrong? I don't know
Am I really sad? Or am I just not able to accept the fact that I can be happy? Idk. Really need someone to found out
my skills include reading an entire page of an academic text without absorbing a single word
Hi, I really don't know what is going on with my life today.
I am rethinking my choices of the past, like the major choice I made and I'm afraid it wasn't the right one.
I don't know if I'm the kind of person that acts like she knows everything, if so, I'm a piece of garbage, why am I acting that way? I know nothing.
The only thing I know is that I want to cry and talk to someone but someone that will get me even while I'm crying.
I used to be okay, why all of a sudden I'm not?
Please, come back sunshine girl.
SCIENCE
What's wrong with me?
I want to be healthier
I want to be prettier (or at least feel like it)
I want to love myself
I want to be happy with who I am
I want to make my parents proud
I know what I want, why can't I just start doing the things that will help me?
Am I comfortable with being unhappy, I hope not.
bad study/school habits to drop
like seriously, drop them now.
they’re toxic and prevent you from being productive and doing your best.
comparing yourself to others. in anything, we tend to compare ourselves to others even though we know how unhealthy it is. stop comparing yourself to your friends and classmates because everyone works in different ways at different paces.
complaining. i get it. nobody wants to write multiple essays or do fifty math problems. it’s either you do it or you don’t. if you don’t do it, there’s nothing to complain about. if you do the assignment, why complain if you know you’ll finish it anyway ? complaining is counterproductive and honestly quite annoying.
being negative. “i’m gonna fail this test.” “i can’t do it.” everyone says these things to themselves, including me. sometimes i’ll say “i don’t understand anything” even though i’ve barely tried. have a positive attitude and try to believe in yourself. i think, therefore i am. speak your success into existence and put in the work.
cramming. if you know you have a test on friday, start studying a few days before. rather than spending a whole 3 hours studying the night prior, study in smaller increments several days beforehand. take your time to understand the concepts. cramming stresses the body by trying to force memorization which usually doesn’t end up well.
going out when you have homework. i get it. you want to hang out with your friends, but you really should get your work done. make an effort to finish most/all of your work before you go out. personally, the fact that i have work to do lingers in the back of my mind which lowkey stresses me when i’m trying to have fun. who wants that ?
procrastinating. you all know why you shouldn’t do it so there’s really nothing to say. it’s one of the worst habits to have, and i hope all of you can work towards getting rid of it.
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
Eight Ways to Remember Anything by Alex Lickerman M.D.
Reference: Research-based strategies to boost your memory and keep it strong via psychology today
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1. Become awesome at Excel.
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8. Improve your public speaking skills.
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10. Understand basic psychology.
Knowing the basics of psych will bring context to your understanding of yourself, the dynamics of your family and friendships, what’s really going on with your coworkers, and the woes and wonders of society in general. Yale University has its Intro to Psychology lectures online for free.
11. Make your own music.
Step one: Learn how to play guitar: Justin Guitar is a fine and free place to start learning chords and the basic skills you’ll need to be able to play guitar — from there, it’s up to you, but once you know the basics, just looking up tabs for your favorite songs and learning them on your own is how many young guitar players get their start (plus it’s an excellent party trick).
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12. Learn to negotiate.
Let Stanford’s Stan Christensen explain how to negotiate in business and your personal life, managing relationships for your personal gain and not letting yourself be steamrolled. There are a lot of football metaphors and it’s great.
13. Stop hating math.
If you struggled with math throughout school and now have trouble applying it in real-world situations when it crops up, try Saylor.org’s Real World Math course. It will reteach you basic math skills as they apply IRL. Very helpful!
14. Start drawing!
All kids draw — so why do we become so afraid of it as adults? Everyone should feel comfortable with a sketchbook and pencil, and sketching is a wonderful way to express your creativity. DrawSpace is a great place to start. (I also highly recommend the book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain if you can drop a few dollars for a used copy.)
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BuzzFeed’s own Katie Notopoulos has a great, simple guide to making an animated GIF without Photoshop. This is all you need to be the king or queen of Tumblr or your favorite email chains.
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Have you never really “gotten” jazz? If you want to be able to participate in conversations at fancy parties and/or just add some context to your appreciation of all music, try this free online course from UT Austin.
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18. Get better at using Photoshop.
Another invaluable skill that will get you places in your career, learning Photoshop can be as fun as watching the hilarious videos on You Suck At Photoshop or as serious as this extensive Udemy training course (focused on photo retouching).
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Instructables has a great course by a woman who is herself an online-taught knitter. You’ll be making baby hats and cute scarves before this winter’s over!
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It’s simple and just imagine the minutes of your life you’ll save!