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I use Notion religiously bc it can do a variety of planning styles especially for massive tasks. Con though is it can't notify you to get stuff done.

what homework/planner apps do y’all use? i use homework pal and i love it but i wish i could put in assessment dates and stuff rather than just tasks

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Almost the end of my first week! Studying German over the long weekend, who knew unlearning the French alphabet would trip me up so much (๑´ㅁ`) What languages are y'all studying this semester?

#studyblr #languages #learning #studying #studyblr community #study notes #planner #university

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Nice n' cozy while I work on this research paper ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡) what are you guys working on for the end of this semester?

#studyblr #studying #university #study space #study notes #study aesthetic #studyinspo #aesthetic #octane posts

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STUDYBLR MISCONCEPTIONS

WE STUDY 24/7 Oh god no. We procrastinate, we get bored after an hour of studying. I would so much rather lie in bed watching Netflix than study!!! 

YOU NEED PRETTY NOTES. Honestly I make my notes ‘pretty’ because it motivates me to study and i like pretty things. Aesthetic notes are definitely not needed to be a studyblr - heck post your messy class notes more often. Pretty notes aren’t for everyone and not everyone has the time or effort to make their notes pretty. 

WE SPEND £££ ON STATIONARY Eh, true for some. Personally I’m fine with my gel pens from Amazon. Really all you need is a pen, a highlighter and maybe a pencil and ruler. You can buy fineliners from your local store that works just as well as the fancy ones you see on studyblrs. There is no need to break the bank in order to post a nice picture on Tumblr.

WE ALL KNOW HOW TO DO CALLIGRAPHY My calligraphy is AWFUL 😂. It’s just not needed at all. Unless you like doing calligraphy then go for it! It’s pretty and aesthetically pleasing but half of the studyblrs out there don’t do calligraphy or own brush pens. I for one much prefer faux-calligraphy just because I can’t do the real thing yet. 

WE GET As IN EVERY TEST. Do we heck! I’m currently a C+ student in History!. I’m working to improve and I have As in Psychology and Media Studies but that’s through hard work that I BALANCE with my free time. Not a lot of people know about my studyblr but the ones that do assume I study all the time and get As because I always study. I spend my free periods with my friends or my boyfriend, most of the time. It’s about balance!

TL;DR When you come across a studyblr with beautiful notes and hand-lettering don’t assume all they do is study with their fancy muji pens and tombow brush pens! Having a study related account is to help you get motivated and procrastinate less. It’s a way for you to recognise how much you work and reward yourself for it!

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me: runs a studyblr

also me: does not study

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It’s Monday did you take your medicine ?

#not studying #dont forget your stim octrains

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Did I just spend like 2 hrs doing one simple assignment? Absolutely. Am I exhausted working and going full time to school? Hell yes. Am I hating APA format and wishing I could go back and assassinate whoever invented it? Don't ask stupid questions

#studyblr #studying #university #apa can die #school #student #studying vent

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Legendary is really cheap in paperback right now! 📚

#not studying #book rec! #pls read its great

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I was tagged by @studioussappho thank you so much Soph!!!

Rules: bold what applies

APPEARANCE

I am over 5′5″ / I wear glasses/contacts / I have blond hair / I wear sweatshirts a lot / I prefer loose clothing to tight clothing / I have one or more piercings / I have at least one tattoo / I have blue eyes / I have dyed or highlighted my hair / I have gotten plastic surgery / I have or had braces / I sunburn easily / I have freckles / I paint my nails / I typically wear makeup / I don’t often smile / I am pleased with how I look / I prefer Nike to Adidas / I wear baseball hats backwards

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

I play a sport / I can play an instrument / I am artistic / I know more than one language / I have won a trophy in some sort of competition / I can cook or bake without a recipe / I know how to swim / I enjoy writing / I can do origami / I prefer movies to TV shows / I can execute a perfect somersault / I enjoy singing / I could survive in the wild on my own / I have read a new bookseries this year / I enjoy spending time with friends / I travel during school or work breaks / I can do a handstand

EXPERIENCES

I have had my first kiss / I have gotten drunk / I have told a crush I like them/ I have traveled outside of the country / I have flown on an airplane / I have stayed awake for more than 48 hours / I have had a near-death experience/ I have caught something on fire / I have performed in a talent show / I have shot a gun / I have been on TV / I have gone scuba diving / I have broken a bone / I have slow-danced / I have gone on a shopping spree

RELATIONSHIPS

I am in a relationship / I have been single for over a year / I have a crush / I have a best friend / I have known a friend for over ten years / I have a brother / I have dated my best friend / I am adopted / My crush has confessed to me / I have had a long-distance relationship / I am an only child / I give advice to my friends / I have made an online friend / I met up with someone I have met online

AESTHETIC

I have heard the ocean in a conch shell / I have watched the sun rise / I enjoy rainy days / I have slept under the stars / I meditate outside / The sound of chirping calms me / I enjoy the smell of the beach / I know what snow tastes like / I listen to music to fall asleep / I enjoy thunderstorms / I enjoy cloud watching / I have attended a bonfire / I pay close attention to colors / I find mystery in the ocean / I enjoy hiking on nature paths / Autumn is my favorite season

MISCELLANEOUS

I can fall asleep in a moving vehicle / I am the mom friend / I live by a certain quote / I like the smell of Sharpies / I am involved in extracurricular activities / I enjoy Mexican food / I can drive stick-shift / I have memorized an entire song in a day / I believe in true love / I dream up scenarios to fall asleep / I sing in the shower / I wish I lived in a video game / I have a canopy above my bed / I am multi-racial (asian/white) / I am a redhead / I own at least three dogs / I am LGBT (lesbian)

i tag @studying-saturn and @pretty-mexican-notes

#about me #octane posts #tag meme #tag game #studyblr #studyblr community #not studying

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MUSIC ASKS these are actually pretty fucking hard but why not.

1: A song you like with a color in the title

2: A song you like with a number in the title

3: A song that reminds you of summertime

4: A song that reminds you of someone you would rather forget about

5: A song that needs to be played LOUD

6: A song that makes you want to dance

7: A song to drive to

8: A song about drugs or alcohol

9: A song that makes you happy

10: A song that makes you sad

11: A song that you never get tired of

12: A song from your preteen years

13: One of your favorite 80’s songs

14: A song that you would love played at your wedding

15: A song that is a cover by another artist

16: One of your favorite classical songs

17: A song that would sing a duet with on karaoke

18: A song from the year that you were born

19: A song that makes you think about life

20: A song that has many meanings to you

21: A favorite song with a person’s name in the title

22: A song that moves you forward

23: A song that you think everybody should listen to

24: A song by a band you wish were still together

25: A song by an artist no longer living

26: A song that makes you want to fall in love

27: A song that breaks your heart

28: A song by an artist with a voice that you love

29: A song that you remember from your childhood

30: A song that reminds you of yourself

#no but actually id love to answer these pls ask

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am I the only one who hates freehanding? here's some latin declension endings

#AMAZING NOTES #reblog

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How cute is this bujo spread?? (And my psych notes!) ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)

This week was overwhelming to say the least, but I still had fun, and I truly look forward to this semester. How has everyone else's first few weeks gone?

#study notes #studyinspo #study #studyblr #study space #studying #stationery #bujoinspo #bujo aesthetic #bullet journal #holly black #modern faerie tales #psychology major #psych major #studyblr community

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Dear struggling college freshman,

I know right now you probably feel really lost, really alone, and generally overwhelmed. But, I promise you you’re not the only one who feels that way. I know it seems like everyone has their shit together except you, but I’m telling you nine times outta ten they’re just pretending. Everyone fucks up, misses deadlines, fails exams, fails classes - it’s to be expected. The goal of this year isn’t necessarily to do well, but to figure out what works for you so you can do well in the years to come. So take a deep breath, hold on tight, and just do your best. There will come a time when you feel better, you just have to give it time.

#important reminders #im so stressed

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Guess who finally got a desk 💗💗

#studyblr #deskgoals #stationery #cute stationery #deskinspo #study space #studyblr community #octane posts

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blogs wanted

hey! so my dashboard has been pretty cluttered and i'm hoping to find some more studyblr/aesthetic content, so reblog this post if you post about any of the following and i'll check your blog out!

aesthetics (mainly soft/pastel things?)

art (again, mainly soft/pastel but i'm not too picky)

studyblr

stationery

journaling

if you feel your blog has similar content that i might have forgotten to mention in this list, feel free to reblog! a simple signal boost would be greatly appreciated as well 💕

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The Full Potential Challenge

Ever wonder what your life would be like if you lived up to your full potential? Would your body be healthier? Your skin clearer? Bank account bigger? I think about these things all the time, and, judging my a previous post, you guys do to. Below is a chart designed to help all of us live up to our full potential. I’ve broken it down into time frames to help keep you from getting overwhelmed. Write the chart down and hang it someplace where you can see it all the time. I will be starting this challenge tomorrow, 9/8. I’ll check in with you guys every Sunday to track my progress. I have specific goals in mind for myself, and you guys should make some too! I really want to know how you guys are doing. Tag your progress posts with #sbfpc so I can track it and take a look. Let’s get to it!

EVERY MORNING

Stretch. First thing. Really give your body enough time to wake up. Touch your toes. Roll out your shoulders. Do not hit snooze!

Do your full skincare routine. I have mine detailed here, but do whatever works for you and your complexion. Be gentle and consistent. 

Brush your teeth and floss. I used to be a big floss-skipper too, but you’d be amazed at how dig of a difference it makes. Rinse with a whitening mouthwash. I use one by Crest, and I notice a major difference in my teeth’s overall whiteness in just a few days.

Give yourself enough time to get ready. Whether you’re a wash-and-go kind of girl, or someone who spends an hour doing a full contouring routine before class (and either one is fine!), make sure you aren’t rushing. If you need to wake up a few minutes earlier than normal, so be it. Rushing sets an awful, stressed-out tone for the rest of the day. Allow yourself to be relaxed before taking on the day.

Eat something. I’m not going to say eat a big breakfast, because some people (myself included) just can’t eat in the morning. But you should eat, or at least bring a little something with you to work or school. If you can’t eat a full breakfast, grab a fruit! You won’t be as hungry come lunch time, making you less likely to gorge yourself.

Shower. You can do this at night, in the morning, whatever. Again, this is something you should allow some time for. I don’t wash my hair every day, but I do condition it every day (from the ears down). Scrub yourself with a delicious-smelling body wash. If you shave, make yourself as smooth as a dolphin, dude. If you don’t, then don’t and don’t ever ever ever let anyone make you feel bad or weird about it. When you get out of the shower, wrap yourself in a fluffy towel and totally slather your sexy self with lotion. Top to bottom. Do it as soon as you can post-shower so it can really sink in. 

Put leave-in condition throughout your damp hair and comb it through.

Put on an outfit that makes you feel good! So important!

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Take a look at your daily to-do list. Knock out the most pressing stuff first. Take pride when you cross things off your list.

Make your bed! Oh my god, make your bed. Do it. Do it. Do it. 

EVERY AFTERNOON 

Follow the “touch it once” approach. This is a truly life-changing thing. When a task is in front of you, no matter how big or small, just do it right then and there. How many times have you gotten a work email or homework assignment and thought, “Eh, I’ll do it later”? And then later never comes? Once something pops up, do it once. Squash it and be done. Cross things off your list and feel like a badass.

Try to go for a walk at lunch. Even one little lap around the block or campus will reenergize you like nobody’s business. 

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Be present. This is so hard for me too, but you have to make a major effort to be present in whatever you’re doing. Be engaged and plugged-in and just exist in the moment. Give 100 percent.

Be friendly to friends and strangers. A smile goes a long way.

Eat something. Eat what you packed for lunch (see below) and take a break from working while you do it. You need “you time”!

EVERY EVENING

Take your makeup off as soon as you’re in for the night. Wash your face with your full routine and let your skin have a break. 

Workout. You can also do this in the morning. Whatever works for you. Make a great playlist and go hard af. Get your cardio in. Get your strength training in. Earn every freaking sweat bead forming on your forehead. Earn your shower!

Knock out your homework. Life is infinitely better you don’t have anything hanging over your head. Half the time, the energy and emotion you spent dreading/putting off your work is ten times worse than the work itself.

Make a list of what needs to be done tomorrow. It’ll set you up for success the next day, and you won’t forget anything!

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Lay out your clothes for tomorrow. This will save you SO MUCH TIME in the morning omg I can’t even tell you how important this is.

Eat something great. And once you’ve decided to be done eating for the night, be done. Brush your teeth so you can’t eat again.

After brushing, do a whitening treatment. Whether it’s classic baking soda, a Crest white strip, or a laser. Do something. And floss! Retainers in too, ladies 0:)

Relax! Take a few hours to do what YOU want to do. Scroll through Tumblr, binge on some Netflix, FaceTime gossip with your friends, anything. Do whatever makes you happiest. 

Shut the electronics off an hour before you want to go to bed. Put your phone on sleep mode. If you stare at the screen, it will keep you awake and alert and you won’t be able to fall asleep. A good night’s sleep is crucial for weightless and general happiness lol

Do a quick sweep of your room and see if there’s anything you can put away real quick. A clean space is a happy space.

Crawl into your bed (aren’t you happy you took the time to make it?!) and read a book by lamplight for a while. When you start to feel sleepy, go to sleep. Don’t push it. You kicked ass today and you deserve rest. 

EVERY WEEKEND

Do something with your friends. It just has to be one thing. Even if you’re just hanging out at the coffee shop, spending time with your squad will make you a better, happier person.

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Do something just for you. Set your laptop up in the bathroom and watch a Netflix marathon while you take a bubble bath. Buy an old school bottle of Mr. Bubbles ($3 at Target!) and really just soak. Relax. Light a candle.

Do something creative. You can read a book, write, blog, draw, code, anything. It just has to be something that speaks to your passion.

Track your progress. Just do this once a week so it doesn’t become all-consuming. And remember that non-scale victories are just as important as shedding pounds.

Take the time to be grateful. Tell your friend how much you admire her taste in music. Mention to your mom how much you love her cooking and how happy you are that she takes care of you. Thank your teaching after an especially interesting lecture. When you do something awesome, take a moment to admire yourself. Be grateful for even the little things.

Anything I missed? Reblog + add yours! Don’t forget to tag your progress!

#routine #i love this sm #future reference

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Thank you all so much for the lovely welcomes 💗💗💗 ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)

#not studying #octane posts