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Wanna make a monster? Take the parts of yourself that make you uncomfortable — your weaknesses, bad thoughts, vanities, and hungers — and pretend they’re across the room. It’s too ugly to be human. It’s too ugly to be you. Children are afraid of the dark because they have nothing real to work with. Adults are afraid of themselves.

RICHARD SIKEN || “Black Telephone” from Spork Press Issue 1.3 (2002)

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goals and reminders

- read at least a book a month - list 5 things that make you happy every day - create playlists for every mood - learn a new language through consistent practice every day - research new topics that interest you, how about coding, music, or graphic design? - compliment people frequently!! - don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to someone new, it can be online as well - try to notice the sky and the air and the flowers, pay attention to your surroundings - collect quotes that motivate you - and above all: stay hydrated!!

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German movies Part 1

Hey guys! I noticed how many people on this website are learning German or want to learn it. It is my mother tongue and I love German cinema. We all know that movies help to improve language skills, so I made a list about my favorite German films and some must-sees! I hope you enjoy these films!

Keinohrhasen (the main actor is problematic IRL and also in this movie but I still like it, a journalist has to work in a day care center because he fucked up Vladimir Klitschko’s party, he meets the girl he used to bully when he was a teenager and then they fall in love… this movie is so typical for that director lmao)

Zweiohrküken (the same characters as in Keinohrhasen, they move in together and it’s a mess, also the guy’s ex affair wants him back and the woman’s ex boyfriend - whose dick she describes as the eiffel tower - is back in the city and wants to be with her again, drama drama drama, cute, typical German rom-com)

Anatomie (very bloody! about a girl who wants to become a doctor, creepy things happen at her summer med school)

Die wilden Hühner (a kids’ movie based on famous books, a cute girl gang wants to save a few chicken from a member’s granny who wants to kill and freeze them, very cute film)

(T)raumschiff surprise (gay people in space, ICONIC)

Fack ju Göhte (supposed to mean Fuck you Goehte, a criminal pretends to be a teacher, great comedy, sexy main actor, CHANTAL CRY LESS NOISY!)

Good bye, Lenin (iconic movie, a woman was in coma for 8 months and her son makes her believe the GDR still exists, awesome soundtrack, great story, cute couple, very moving)

Die Welle (a teacher makes a social experiment about fascism with his class and it goes wrong!! a must-see!)

Pünktchen und Anton (adaption of a famous novel, cute movie for children but I’m in my twenties and I still love it, a rich girl and a poor boy become friends)

Die dunkle Seite des Mondes (don’t take drugs guys, just don’t! this movie will show you why! the main character goes crazy - but is it just because he took drugs? find out!!)

Jeune Homme ((Swiss)German and French film about a guy who makes an au pair year, gets laid by the neighbour lady and falls in love with the host parents’ oldest daughter)

7 Zwerge - Männer allein im Wald (it’s like Snow White and the 7 dwarfs but very trashy, the dwarfs are big, the prince has a wild hair style and Snow White loves playing with her barbie. Ah, and the evil queen’s outfits are iconic and weird)

Die wilden Kerle (a kids’ movie about boys who play soccer - we all love it! EVERYTHING’S ALRIGHT AS LONG AS YOU’RE WILD! BE WILD - DANGEROUS AND WILD!)

Sommer (teen movie about the first love, takes place on an island, skater boy meets rich boy and they both love the same girl, teenage drama, i don’t wanna spoil but some people almost die and sth burns down)

Das Missenmassaker (12 girls who want to be Miss Switzerland, bitch fights 24/7 and a lot of blood because a lot of people get killed)

For No Eyes Only (Rear Window for teenagers, a very interesting thriller, cute main characters)

Homevideo (a guy films himself while masturbating, someone finds the video and then the drama starts, his family also falls apart)

Grosse Mädchen weinen nicht (two teenage girls, lots of feelings, sex, dangerous things)

Lola rennt (reminds me of The Butterfly Effect, iconic film, i don’t even wanna say more about it just watch it)

Who am I - Kein System ist sicher (movies about hackers with big plans and sometimes you have no idea if what you see is what is real)

Das Leben der Anderen (must see! fucking sad tho)

Cannabis (a member of the Swiss federal council who is against the legalization of weed has to consume weed because he has a problem with his eye and this helps - ofc his life changes and gets wild)

Die Herbstzeitlosen (4 old Swiss woman open a lingerie shop in a lil village and people freak out)

Grounding - Die letzten Tage der Swissair (the story behind the grounding of Swissair, the national airline of Swizzy)

Das Experiment (based on a true story, some people engage in a prison experiment - some are good people, others are bad people and ofc it escalates quickly)

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could you recommend me books for studying german? thank you!

If you prefer to learn through audio, these books are great for you.

Otherwise, I like 

Basic German

Deutsch Heute

Handbuch zur deutschen Grammatik  (what I use)

Schaum’s Outlines of German Grammar

Teach Yourself German

Wie Geht’s

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How to Read (a Lot) More Books This Year, According to Harvard Research

culturenlifestyle:

Reading is a huge key to success and wealth, but how can you actually benefit from this habit as a busy adult?

Originally posted by dianimations

Reading books is a major key to success. The mega-rich and successful like Bill Gates and Elon Musk devote extraordinary amounts of their time to reading. Musk even attributes his knowledge of how to build rockets to his reading repertoire, and studies have proven that reading can reduce stress, increase focus, and improve long- and short-term memory.

The benefits of flexing your reading muscles are clear. But reading is time-consuming — and as a busy professional, it’s almost impossible to both find the time to read and actually stay focused enough to reap the benefits when deadlines start piling up.

Thankfully, experts at Harvard Business Review (along with a few others) have discovered some tips and tricks to ensure that you not only make reading a daily habit, but that you‘re able to radically increase the amount you read and the benefits you reap.

Read on for seven practical ways to continue to improve your reading habits as time goes on:

Read the Article

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hey guys!! so many of us want to do well in our education but we don’t have the motivation to do it so we end up procrastinating but here i’ll give you some reasons why you should get off your butt + start working!!!

why should i study?

100 reasons to study

so you can get the job u want when you’re older

to help other people

stop finding excuses not to

that tv show/film/game/whatever can wait till your exams are over

to get the $$$$$

to grow

for success

to be the best you can be + a little effort will lead you to it

to continuously make progress

for more confidence

the result will be worth it in the end

studying doesn’t suck as much as failing

important quote

some nice positive stuff

keep trying

your current situation is not your final destination

you will get there

believe in yourself

you can do it

i believe in you

so far you’ve survived 100% of your worst days; you’re doing great!

quitting is not an option

don’t keep thinking about that mistake you made, be kind to yourself. after all, you’re human too!

you’re making progress. keep it up!!!

you are valid

stop comparing yourself to others and be the best you can be

stay determined + positive

everything will be very good so soon so hang in there + don’t worry about it too much!

calm down + focus

you’ll be surprised how much work you can get done in half an hour if you just focus

keep moving forward

you can do anything you want to

what you are going through right now will be over soon just remember to take care of yourself first

your imagination is wonderful!

you can + you will

shout-out to you for trying your best!!

+more

what if i fail?

it’s okay, you can always retake the exam

my love chris evans’ words of wisdom

failure is simply the opportunity to begin again; this time more intelligently.

doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will

failure is your teacher, not your judge

don’t confuse a single failure with a final defeat

self care for when you don’t feel motivated

have a bath

light some candles [be careful]

go flower picking

tidy your desks

write in a journal

listen to some nice music [take a look at my 8tracks]

go outside and just breathe

do some exercise

climb a tree

find a free local event + go to it

visit an animal shelter

pets some pups

doodle

call a friend

take a nap

watch some animal videos

eat some chocolate

head to toe self care

talk to me if you want to??

other links

what am i going to do with my life?

my motivation tag

my positivity tag

+ my masterposts

notes, studying, and self-study resources

self-study resources

supplies

igcse resources

literature masterpost

organisation

aesthetically pleasing notes

annotating

studying a foreign language

really great apps

math

college + uni

biology

space!!!!

chemistry

physics

summary writing

the discursive/argumentative essay

the narrative essay + the descriptive essay

the ultimate english masterpost!!

stress relief

what i’ve learnt throughout my years of being a student

how to stay productive during holidays

bullet journals

melodic studying

philosophy

stay sated whilst you’re motivated

shakespeare

summer productivity

+ more

hope this helps you guys + if you need anything ever please don’t hesitate to talk to me!!! i love you all xxxx

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hey guys, this is a masterpost requested by loveathenaa about notes and studying basically!!!

notes

taking notes from a textbook

an alternative to flashcards

pretty notes!!!!

AMAZING mind maps!!

how 2 make banners

creating better flashcards

my fav online flashcard website [there’s also an app for ur phone]

note taking methods

illustrated study methods!!!!

some more

more note taking stuff bc i just can’t get enough B-)

printables!!!!

how 2 take lecture notes

annotating!!!

studying

get motivated!!!

relax whilst studying

study playlists by me!!!!

reasons to study

my fav focusing app

how 2 study

memorisation and things

101 study tips!!!

studying biology

when ur having a bad day

productive study breaks

self-study resources

khan academy + on youtube

physics

japanese

other languages <3

more and more languages yaaas

crash course videos!!!

math help

masterpost!!!

mythology!!!!

check out 3 minute philosophy

the school of life which is my fav ever!!!!

sparknotes which is another fave

gradesaver

bbc bitesize

hope this helps u guys out a bit also if u need anything or want to request a masterpost, please message me!!! -helena xx

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A little motivation for myself

Finding myself is like a wild-goose chase I have my own goals, I have that passion, that ambition, that bravery... But still, I was lost, confused, disatisfied... There are a lot of people who are better and prettier than me, then can I have any chance to compete with? I realize that my life is not a race, not where I try to be compare myself with others, to become someone else...

I know that I must make a difference. I know I have the power to change it all. If really want something, I definitely will get it. If I have already decided to do it, thhe whole world would help me achieve success. I believe in myself. I can make it. For now, stop spending time on Facebook and other social media. Not completely, but just avoid. I realize that recently, I’ve been so into these things, uploading a photo, sitting there counting likes, dreaming of becoming a hot face... OMG, I just wanna slap myself, for wasting so much time in an unreal world, with people I don’t really know... I want the fame just like others, so banal, so unrealistic... And that wouldn’t last long. Becoming famous for your achievements, for your knowledge and kindness is way more genuine. I have visualized the type of person who I want to be, the moment of glory I deserve... It was like a dream, I know, too faraway, but it is possible.

Be brave enough to overcome your laziness, your procrastination. Think about that day when you get it all, when you walk in the sparkle and everyone else is watching you with admiration... You know more, experience more, get to learn from the people you have always look up to... That feeling, can you imagine, like you have nothing to regret, completely satisfy with yourself. You can go travel while others are preparing for the examination, receive the prize in honour when your rivals are looking at you jealously... And finally, starting a relationship. Once your family had satisfied with your study, you can get to go on a date freely. Cause you have worked hard, anything now is like a reward. Being in a relationship with a guy who is also a brilliant, hard-working and ambitous just like you... Isn’t the whole thing what you have always wanted?

Hãy cố gắng vì bản thân mai sau. Đừng chìm trong mộng tưởng nhưng hãy HÀNH ĐỘNG. Càng ưu tú hơn bao, mình sẽ càng có cơ hội để trải nghiệm những điều lớn lao, được gặp và học hỏi từ những con người xuất sắc hơn nữa. Hãy nghĩ đến những gì mình sẽ nhận được từ những nỗ lực của hiện tại. lấy nó làm inspiration cho bản thân. CỐ LÊN, mình đủ MẠNH MẼ, TÀI NĂNG và XỨNG ĐÁNG với tất cả những điều ấy. Bây giờ, khi mọi người đang chơi mình phải học. Khi mọi người đang nghỉ ngơi, mình phải học. Khi mọi người đang cười đùa thoải mái, mình phải rèn luyện hết mình. Khi mọi người thảnh thơi nghe nhạc hay xem phim, mình phải gò ép bản thân vào khuôn khổ kỉ luật.... ĐỂ KHI MÌNH CHẠM ĐƯỢC TỚI ĐỈNH VINH QUANG thì những người khác vẫn còn đang ao ước...

After all, everything will be worth it

This day next year, will be a red-letter day in my life

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famous quotes for your bujo

 Vincent Van gogh

 “In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing.”

“I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” 

“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” 

Plato 

  “The beginning is the most important part of the work.”

 “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything”

“Love is a serious mental disease” 

Jane Austen 

“ One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other.” 

“Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings.”

“A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.” 

Audrey Hepburn 

“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” 

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” 

Bill Gates 

“If you can’t make it good, at least make it look good.”

“If I’d had some set idea of a finish line, don’t you think I would have crossed it years ago?” 

“Television is not real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.” 

Alice Paul 

“There will never be a new world order until women are a part of it.”

“I always feel the movement is a sort of mosaic.”

“When you put your hand to the plow, you can’t put it down until you get to the end of the row.” 

Ghandi 

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

“An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” 

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” 

Cher 

“ Until you’re ready to look foolish, you’ll never have the possibility of being great.”

“If grass can grow through cement, love can find you at every time in your life.”

“Women are the real architects of society.” 

Charles Dickens 

“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.”

“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.”

“A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.” 

Marilyn Monroe 

“I don’t mind living in a man’s world as long as I can be a woman in it.”

“Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she’ll conquer the world.”

“It’s better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far.”

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these lists of books to read before you die that are full of classics are all well and good but what if you don’t like classics? and what about the ya ones that are just full of popular series? so this is an alternative list of ya books you should read before you die. thanks to everyone who contributed books; i’ve had to miss some off because i’ve got more than 100, so i’ll probably include them on a second list. (also, i’ve not actually read all these books. it’s a group effort)

under the lights by dahlia adler

the wrath and the dawn by renee ahdieh

throne of the crescent moon by saladin ahmed

simon vs the homo sapiens agenda by becky albertalli

the absolutely true diary of a part time indian by sherman alexie

last night i sang to the monster by benjamin alire sáenz

aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe by benjamin alire sáenz

mosquitoland by david arnold

pure trilogy by julianna baggott

the fixer by jennifer lynn barnes

the last leaves falling by sarah benwell

ashes trilogy by ilsa j bick

the darkest part of the forest by holly black

curse workers by holly black

noughts and crosses by malorie blackman

anna duology by kendare blake

the princess and the captain by anne-laure bondoux

the diviners by libba bray

gemma doyle trilogy by libba bray

fire and thorns by rae carson

gallagher girls by ally carter

heist society by ally carter

graceling realm by kristin cashore

a hero at the end of the world by erin claiborne

artemis fowl by eoin colfer

the miseducation of cameron post by emily m danforth

i’ll meet you there by heather demetrios

just listen by sarah dessen

spiderwick chronicles by tony diterlizzi & holly black

penryn and the end of days by susan ee

engelsfors trilogy by sara b elfgren & mats strandberg

fearsome dreamer by laure eve

dragonfly by julia golding

since you asked by maurine goo

half life trilogy by sally green

to all the boys i’ve loved before by jenny han

burn for burn by jenny han

saving june by hannah harrington

the outsiders by s e hinton

shades of london by maureen johnson

shadowshaper by daniel josé older

everybody sees the ants by a s king

in honor by jessi kirby

charm & strange by stephanie kuehn

everything leads to you by nina lacour

micah grey by laura lam

momentum by saci lloyd

huntress by malinda lo

adaptation by malinda lo

we were liars by e lockhart

legend by marie lu

the lost girl by sangu mandanna

the lumatere chronicles by melina marchetta

on the jellicoe road by melina marchetta

wicked lovely by melissa marr

since you’ve been gone by morgan matson

yaqui delgado wants to kick your ass by meg medina

the lunar chronicles by marissa meyer

conquered earth by j barton mitchell

if you find me by emily murdoch

i’ll give you the sun by jandy nelson

chaos walking by patrick ness

a monster calls by patrick ness

the summer of chasing mermaids by sarah ockler

before i fall by lauren oliver

wonder by r j palacio

even in paradise by chelsey philpot

his dark materials by philip pullman

the demon’s lexicon by sarah rees brennan

the lynburn legacy by sarah rees brennan

slice of cherry by dia reeves

falling kingdoms by morgan rhodes

how i live now by meg rosoff

bone gap by laura ruby

the winner’s trilogy by marie rutkoski

written in the stars by aisha saeed

persepolis by marjane satrapi

the archived by v e schwab

between shades of grey by ruth sepetys

the bone season by samantha shannon

far from you by tess sharpe

more happy than not by adam silvera

jasper jones by craig silvey

unwind dystology by neal shusterman

grasshopper jungle by andrew smith

the secrets of lily graves by sarah strohmeyer

all the rage by courtney summers

an ember in the ashes by sabaa tahir

because you’ll never meet me by leah thomas

my heart and other black holes by jasmine warga

ms marvel by g willow wilson

don’t touch by rachel m wilson

brown girl dreaming by jacqueline woodson

howl’s moving castle by dianna wynne jones

dirty london by kelley york

made of stars by kelley york

how to save a life by sara zarr

falling into place by amy zhang

i am the messenger by markus zusak

wolfe brothers by markus zusak

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For those who live in the Northern Hemisphere, and are not in a year-round school, summer break is coming upon us! We’ve been waiting all year for this break, and we absolutely can’t wait to have this off-time we all deserve.

However, while it’s important to have a nice, long break, you also don’t want to get yourself out of the great habits you’ve created over the school year. So, this guide is here to tell you how you can still be productive while having your off-time this summer vacation!

Keep reading

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since i don’t have any classes today, i decided to finish my march and april printable + a habit and goal tracker!

here are the links to download them:

march calendar printable:

week starts on monday // week starts on sunday

april calendar printable:

week starts on monday // week starts on sunday

habit and goal tracker:

habit tracker  // goal tracker

note: these printables are in pdf format and should be printed on an A4 size of paper. if you happen to have a post which includes my printable please do tag or mention me so i can reblog it! my inbox is also open for feedback and suggestions! i really hope you will find my printables useful! °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

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Friendship is not about who you spend the most time with, it’s about who you have the best time with and who’s actually there for you.

(via deeplifequotes)

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Hey guys! These are 7 (technically 8) tips on how to get straight A’s! I’m sorry for the mistakes — ONE: the tip “Some Study Methods” should actually be number 7, not number 1 hehe. TWO: in tip number 6, “Doing your homework”, it says ‘always remember tip number 6!’ what I mean is *always remember tip number 5!* STUDYBLRS — reblog this for a possible follow hehe (see tip 3). Anyway this whole thing took me HOURS. Hopefully it helps someone! ily all & good luck!

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Good Habits to Develop

1. Set yourself some daily goals. Keep them realistic and achievable. That will give direction – so you don’t fritter your time.

2. Read inspirational books and blogs; hang around people who are positive.

3. Stay in touch with what’s happening in the world. We’re not just islands – we are part of one another.

4. Make the effort to stay in touch. Just a “like” on facebook, or a brief text message, conveys to that person that they matter to you.

5. Invest some time in your appearance and health. We’re more confident when we look and feel our best.

6. Pay attention to your priorities. Do what’s most important, and not most urgent, first. (Note: If you never learn to prioritise then everything seems urgent – and that’s what runs your life!)

7. Smile. It makes people feel more positive towards you – and it tends to lift our mood, and enhance our feelings, too.

8. Tidy as you go. It’s easier to work, and you’ll feel a lot less stressed, if you’re working somewhere that’s devoid of clutter. Also, if you tidy as you go then it feels less overwhelming.

9. Include some margin in your life so you don’t feel so stressed, as unexpected things always eat away our time. Expect that to happen – and leave some extra time.

10. Take time for yourself as you need to relax, unwind, recover, and recharge your batteries.

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So, for my first masterpost, I decided to write an anti-masterpost. This is because I love masterposts, but sometimes they are just way too many links, and while some stuff is super helpful, a lot of it is repetitive or doesn’t work for me. So, these are my top 5 study tips. Just 5 tips, minimal links… ready to change your life?

1) Sleep. 

Okay I’m really sorry I know this advice is everywhere, but sleep is soooo important. I used to stay up super late and get around 3 hours of sleep, but getting sleep is essential to a functioning brain. My biggest piece of advice is to take better advantage of daylight hours so you can get enough sleep at night. Every since I started getting more sleep, I’ve been happier, more focused, and more motivated. Not sleeping isn’t glamorous, and it’s unhealthy. 

2) The Pomodoro Method. 

If you haven’t heard of this yet, you’re really missing out. Using this method to do my work has made me so much more productive during the daylight hours (allowing me to get more sleep, yay!). Keeping track of your work time and your break time is super motivating and the pomodoro method is the perfect method to organize your time. I also like to have competitions with myself to see how many pomodoros I can get in one day! Here are a few links to help you get started using this method! :) 

simple & awesome explanation of pomodoro 

the app that I use on my phone (it’s free!) 

the application I have downloaded on my computer (also free!) 

3) Get off you devices! 

I used to spend so much time on social media that I would loose a ton of sleep/study time. It’s so so so important to find a way to block out all these distractions. Don’t just tell yourself “I won’t go on my phone,” because pretty soon you’ll slip and you’ll have just wasted an hour on your phone accomplishing nothing. These are the methods I use to block out distractions!

this app saved me omg (the forest app, it makes you get off your phone) 

self control, an app to block distracting websites on your computer

it also works really, really well to just delete distracting apps off your phone for a day. A lot of the time I tell myself I’m going to just “quickly check” social media, but by deleting the apps it prevents this supposed “quick check.”

4) Find your study method 

It’s extremely helpful to know how you study best. All over studyblr, people are telling you how to study. You definitely don’t need to study the way other people tell you to, but it’s great to experiment with different study methods. Find out what type of learner you are, and what type of studying works best for you. Personally, I’m a visual learner and I love to make flashcards and take really pretty notes. Knowing what works for you is essential to good grades and good studying. Have fun experimenting! Here is a masterpost with some great studying methods to try. 

5) Find (and don’t over do!) your study aesthetic 

Firstly I’d just like to apologize for saying aesthetic, but what I mean by this is find the environment, mood, time of day, and tools you study best with. What do you want around you when you study? At what time of day do you study best? What music do you like to study with in the background? What stationary, planner, and other study materials get you motivated? It’s also super important not to become too obsessed with this stuff. If you are spending more time making your study environment perfect than you are actually studying then you are not being productive. Maximize your productivity with a good study environment, but don’t waste time making it overly perfect. For me a productive but not time consuming study set up/environment includes:

a desk

a planner or bullet journal

good study music (my favorite study playlists all in one spot!) 

tea (english breakfast tea or herbal peppermint) 

my favorite pens (I’m a steadler triplus fineliner girl) 

SO that concludes my first anti-masterpost/masterpost. I’d love it if you let me know how these tips worked out for you. My ask is open and welcoming you if you have any other questions or you just want to chat. Have an amazing (insert time of day)! 

- Annika