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2am yup, this is unhealthy…

#So unhealthy #gotta love them fishies #goldfish #evening snacks #2am snack

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studying while neurodivergent big post

this post is mainly targeted at people who are at university/college and have a disorder that makes studying challenging (e.g. you experience executive dysfunction, perfectionism, concentration issues).

however. some of these tips might be useful in general, so I'm not going to stop anyone from following my advice even if they're neurotypical

preparing for class

in general: do it. prepare for your classes. it makes it more likely that you're actually going to show up (in my experience)

you don't have to read every single word of every single reading. read the introductions, the abstracts, the sub-headings, and the conclusion. you can go back and read the rest if it feels necessary

take notes while you read. they don't have to be pretty, it's just about keeping your brain engaged with what you're learning

bring all your notebooks into uni with you if possible! this way, there's nothing stopping you from procrastinating studying for one class by studying for another class (which is a fine and good thing to do)

most textbooks are available for free or for cheap in the depths of the internet or in a secondhand bookshop :)

things to keep in mind for being in class

uni is not high school. it's unlikely that a lecturer or tutor is going to get mad at you if you bring something to stim with (as long as it isn't super disruptive)

go to class! even if you haven't done the readings! going to class will give you access to class discussions and a general flow of ideas that will help you with your assignments

skipping class to do an assignment might feel like a good idea, but it's actually a very terrible idea. don't do it. it is not worth it

be honest with your classmates about what you're finding confusing. chances are that they'll either have a cool way to explain it, or they'll be just as confused (in which case, you may have just given them the courage to ask!)

you're allowed to just walk out early if you start to get overwhelmed. people won't judge you or call you out for it. it's okay to leave early

general studying tips

association is the name of the game! pair a certain song, smell, taste, or colour with each class, and be consistent with it. our memories are deeply tied to our senses, and this kind of association will help to remind your brain what class you're doing

don't do what looks pretty or sounds cool, do what works. if you like to listen to your lectures as if they're podcasts while you're doing the dishes... great! if you like to turn facts into puns... awesome! whatever works is good!

count yourself in. if you've been sitting around thinking "I need to do maths" for the past however long, trick your brain by saying out loud "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, MATHS!" and then GO

another cool brain trick is to tell yourself that you're only going to study for 10 minutes, or you're only going to read one chapter. this lowers the barrier to getting started, and will usually help you get into the flow and get at least something done

if body-doubling works for you, then do it! organise a day each week to meet up with a friend and study together! you'll both appreciate it

keep your phone in a different room from your studying gear

get one of those content keeper extensions on your computer, and get your best friend to set the password. this will protect you from the pull of Tumblr when you're meant to be reading about politics in Botswana or whatever

essays

read the question! read it again! highlight the important words in the question! read it out loud! and only THEN figure out how you're going to answer it

you can't edit a blank page. whack some words down. come back to them later. your first go does not have to be perfect

organise your notes by theme, not by which article gave you the idea. this will help you to turn notes into paragraphs with consistent arguments

cite as you go. take note of where you found each of your quotes. it is so much better this way, I promise

your essay plan only needs to make sense to you. lay out your plan however you like. again, it's better to have something on the page than nothing

make your essay writing timeline as if you know that disaster will strike the week of the due date. pretend that the due date is a week before it actually is. give yourself due dates for smaller parts of the assignment. whatever it takes to trick your brain into actually doing it ahead of time!!

use text to speech to catch grammar mistakes! hearing your essay read back out loud to you will make it easier to tell when something sounds wrong or bad or clunky

self-care advice

you won't do well on your exams if you're having several meltdowns a day, so you better be looking after your emotional health!!

eat three meals a day if you can. bring snacks with you everywhere. studying makes you hungry, and your brain needs the fuel. carrying around emergency muesli bars everywhere never hurt anyone

have a big water bottle and also carry it around with you everywhere. when you're studying, it can be easy to forget to keep your fluids up, but having your drink bottle on your desk can be a visual reminder to keep on drinking

STRETCH! stretch in between classes. stretch after taking lots of notes. you do not want to damage your arm muscles from typing/writing too much

don't abandon your hobbies during the semester if it is at all possible. don't sacrifice your weekend knitting or your early morning jog. those are the things that you enjoy, and they are the things that will keep you sane once the stress hits

sleep early, sleep often. all-nighters are not the way

this is kind of all I can think of at the moment! I hope at least something on this big long list is helpful for anyone who is studying at the moment. remember that your grades don't define you, and that you are more than just a student!

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did we dance to September by Earth Wind and Fire on the 21st of September? Yes. Did we do it at the top of the 21st hour on September 21st? Yes. did someone drop to the floor and start doing the worm? Y E S

And someone opened their door and in complete confidence said "GUYS. it's not 21st of September yet!" and we all just stood, staring at her, wiggling to the song for a few moments nodding like 'yes it is' before she paused, facepalmed and we all started dancing and doing the sprinkler and shopping cart

man I love college 😂

#and then we all ran back to our rooms because we ALL have hw and tests due tomorrow #college life #college living #college fun #uni life #dorm life #dorm living #college experience #dorm experience #dorm stories

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It’s night time somewhere

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Defeating entropy 💪

before:

after:

#organization #living #clean desk #study desk

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finally updated my theme! not sure if I like or not, thoughts?

Also I'm trying to decide if I want to use this as kind of a blog about my daily college life/ experience or not, it would be awesome if I started and then it turned into some kind of interesting drama lol (but the good kind, not the bad and annoying kind)

we'll just see where this blog goes, but @stickynotecore I'm definitely still going to do that study challenge as soon as I come up with a few more prompts to make a complete month of study!

#update #studyblr #productivityacademia #journaling. will I or won't I? #online diary #journal #college girl #college life #university #personal update #study challenge

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I wasn't really expecting my main college vibes to be eating ramen, drinking green tea and studying two completely different subjects with my roommate at midnight but it is

#will give pics when of this next time it happens #college life #studyblr #student #studyspo #college student #collegeblr #college vibes #college aesthetic #ramen- a college girl's best friend

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Look for the green flags, too, not just the absence of red flags. You deserve more than... meh.

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I think I’m addicted to planners, or the idea of planners… but i also love apps especially the useful ones! But maybe it’s not so much the planners or even the apps I’m in love with maybe it’s the idea of getting to a place where I don’t need apps or some outside help to use to visualize to get me to do things that should have been done a week ago—

Bujo was made for ADHD since it can change as needed and can be quick and easy or as complicated as the person feels like setting up, and that’s reason why it’s the only kind of planner that really works for me, the one that I make. Nobody else. Even though I’m pretty sure i dont have ADHD, parts of my personality can mimic it at times.

This is the longest I’ve been able to stick w a planner even if I don’t use it everyday. There’s less pressure and doesn’t make me feel like a failure when I skip a day, since it’s just a blank page w dots. And that’s all it is. A blank page with a dot grid that is mine to master, mine to mark and mine to use as i will throughout the day. It is my to do list, my have done list, and my journal if i deem it worthy enough for that day.

And then I use Habitica for motivation and studybunny to track study hrs and habit rabbit for easy visualization and both for motivation because i can’t be bothered with keeping track in my paper journal but simply being able to check off a habit and gain carrots and the ability to clean my little rabbit’s room? Oddly inspiring.

#bujo inspo #bujo #bujocommunity #bujolife #bujoinspiration #bujo aesthetic #bullet journal #productivity #bujo spread #journaling community #tumblr diary #productivityacademia #random thoughts #random though of the day #random things #why am I always introspective at late at night? #nighttime thoughts #night

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What is your study method? Beautiful blog😍🥰

Hello! Thank you!

Basically I use anki for active recall, I make lists of things to study with the D-day number so I can gauge how much I'm studying and how much I still have to study, and I take notes only when necessary. In medicine there is so much to study so re-writing everything do not really work since it takes time and effort and basically you retain minimal information compared to making flashcards and constantly practicing yourself to ask questions and remember things (high-yield). I hope it helps! :)

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Introduction

Basics

Cal or Callie

she/they

INFP-T

4w5

multi-lingual

high school (IB course)

relatively new to the studyblur side of Tumblr

Studying

At school:

will be updated once school starts

At home:

Chinese math

SAT prep

Quenya and Tengwar

Types of posts to expect

daily or weekly checklists

updates

reblogs of tips

photos of books, notes, desk, etc.

occasional rants

infodumps on random subjects

Goals

be more excited or feel better about studying and doing work

be more organised

procrastinate less

be productive to the point where I'm proud of myself

overcome toxic perfectionism

#hiyatranquil #introduction #studyblur #welcome! #studybrl #study community

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Would anyone be interested if I made a study challenge?

I’m thinking of making one thats geared more towards prompts for goal setting and accountability, sharing helpful study things, as well as some random and fun prompts

#Fall challenge #thinking about #what do you think? #productivity #studyblr #study inspo #productivity study #study time #productivityblr #study challenge #study motivation #study community #study tips #student #university #studies #study aesthetic #study notes #studyspo

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Reblog or like if you're a studyblr/bookblr! I just came back from a year long hiatus and many I followed are now inactive

#hopefully gonna start posting some more stuff soon #and maybe post some study master posts?

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28.04.2022

Most people hate exams. Granted, they are annoying. And a lot of the time they can cause severe stress and anxiety.

This isn’t me about to preach a lifestyle where you feel no negative emotion about exams. Trust me, I’ve been there, countless times.

In high school, I really didn’t care for exams. I flunked.

In college, now that I’m in a better headspace, I have a bug for it.

Regular emotions of course, anxiety, stress, sweating, nausea.

But in between all of that delight, you have to study. And I am here to tell you how to do just that.

Intensive studying is the way to go. This is NOT the practice of studying until 4am the day of your exam. Make sure to get plenty of rest the night before and to eat and drink brain fuel.

When I say intensive studying, I mean drills.

You want to get a mock exam made up. This can be from things such as past papers, asking your teacher(s) for possible exam questions, or literally the knowledge of what will come up. Luckily for me, this week I was given a guideline by my teacher of what we would be asked.

So I drew up this fake paper. Then, before studying, I wrote down what I could remember about each section. Then, I noted any gaps and looked over notes on these parts.

Then I went back to the paper and tried to list what I could remember from my notes. Anything that I couldn’t remember, I would pick one word from each point that would trigger the information come exam day. For example; Question two is looking for objectives in promotion. One of these is to build loyalty to then offer incentives to retain customers. How did I remember this? Loyalty. I figured if I knew what the whole point of the idea was, I could figure out the rest on the day using what I already learned.

Another thing I did was to say keywords over and over in my head, writing them down, saying them out loud, acknowledging each part as I read it off of my flashcards.

Little tip; If you think the exam will ask of you 3 things to do with a section, try to remember 5. This way, if you forget two of them, you still have 3 things to run with. Never say, “I only need 3, 3 is enough.” More information, more chance of passing.

With all this intensive memory work, I can confidently say that I passed this morning’s exam.

I hope I can help you pass yours.

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yippee! ive been tagged!

ensemble cast or just a few characters / cat sized dragons or dragons as big as the hills / chosen one or no way i hate it / impending end of the world or smaller personal stakes / historical vampires or fantasy pirates / dark academia or light academia / magic banned or magic loved / reclusive hermit or bog witch / traversing the world or contained setting / soft confessions or grand declarations / nature or architecture / angst or fluff / friends-to-lovers or enemies-to-lovers / foes-to-friends or friends-to-foes / himbos or nerds / intense worldbuilding or easy please / gigantic trees or impossible towers / fairytale retelling or mythology retelling

tagging @andromeda-dawn @jarofrosesworld @crazykarat

thank you @effervescentdragon for the tag!

ensemble cast or just a few characters / cat sized dragons or dragons as big as the hills / chosen one or no way i hate it / impending end of the world or smaller personal stakes / historical vampires or fantasy pirates / dark academia or light academia / magic banned or magic loved / reclusive hermit or bog witch / traversing the world or contained setting / soft confessions or grand declarations / nature or architecture / angst or fluff / friends-to-lovers or enemies-to-lovers / foes-to-friends or friends-to-foes / himbos or nerds / intense worldbuilding or easy please / gigantic trees or impossible towers / fairytale retelling or mythology retelling

no pressure tags: @caldargreencloak @merilles @hikime @jurassicobsessor and anyone else who wants to hop on!

#ive been tagged #tags

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