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how to start studying after school
clean up your desk: it’s hard to concentrate when there’s a pile of rubbish on your desk. the chance of you fiddling with things is also higher! you’ll get more done by cleaning your desk! if you’re looking for an easy way to organise your desk, check out these handy organisers!
get your books: get out all the books you need to study that particular subject. if it’s geography, an atlas might be handy.
get a notebook: if you’re in uni or college it’s a good idea to re-write all your notes for your classes that day. make them look clean and tidy. if you’re in secondary school and you’re studying for a test, summarize everything you have learned. in any case, it’s best to have a few notebooks on your desk too. here’s a 4 pack of spiral notebooks for $7.04!
grab some pens: seems self explanatory! i recommend you having an ordinary pen, a highlighter and a pencil on hand. (a.k.a. the basics!) here are some super cute gel pens!
turn off your phone: by turning off your phone, you will get less distracted by social media. sure, people won’t be able to reach you but you’ll get some peace and quiet. obviously leave it on if you’re expecting an important call!
look for a study playlist: if you easily get distracted by your laptop too, skip this step. i personally find it harder to get distracted by my laptop than my phone, so i leave it on and look for some music to study to. here’s a masterpost of some good playlists to listen to!
get a glass of water: you really need your h2o, everyone. grab a large glass or fill up a water bottle. some super cute ones: i ii iii
get a healthy snack: if you’re like me and you love snacking on things while your studying, the best thing to do is to grab something healthy. cut up some apples and sprinkle some cinnamon on them (try it. it’s amazing.), grab some hummus and some celery or carrots or cucumber to dip in it, fill a little bowl with nuts, treat yourself to a square of dark chocolate! if you’re studying during dinner time or lunch time, make yourself a nourishment bowl to nibble on. for more study snack ideas, go to pinterest and snoop around the study snack tag for a while. try out my favourite smoothie bowl too!
take a deep breath: i know from personal experience that sometimes the workload can be really scary and freak you out. the most important thing to do is to take a deep breath and to tell yourself you can get through all your work. you can do anything if you try hard enough!
get cracking: now that you’ve done steps 1-9, you can actually start studying! good luck!
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Prune your contact list yearlySome people say to do this once a quarter and if you have the time to do it, great, but I usually don’t. I find that the best time to get in touch with people that you haven’t spoken to in a while is to just send them a quick personal email or note once a year, at new years, wishing them a happy new year. Almost everyone celebrates it, it’s politically correct, and if you are lucky it can even rekindle a relationship long dormant, whether its business or pleasure.
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I just started my freshman year of college & my environmental studies class is very textbook oriented. Do you have any advice for note-taking (formats, typing vs writing, etc)?
How to Read Your Textbook: SQ3R Method
How to Make Your Own Study Guide
How to Read Effectively
Cornell Note Taking Method
Note Taking Masterpost
How to Take Effective In Class/Lecture Notes
How to Take Notes From a Textbook
Other notes:
Even if it isn’t required of you, oftentimes doing the end of chapter review questions are really helpful to test yourself on how well you know the material. Also, if the textbook has many definitions and concepts, I’d recommend making flashcards, like actual physical flashcards, to study because not only will you be studying them but also writing them out will help you remember the information better.
All the love xx
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pretty much note taking masterpost
i am jumping in happiness when my last bullet journal prompts got idk 60+ notes??? aha im making a study masterpost because youre all a cutie !! <3 sorry it’s a bit short bc im in a rush rn. good day babies (ू•ᴗ•ू❁)
college note taking 101 by briellestudies
make your notes pretty af !! by elkstudies
best notebooks by second-year-studying
ashley’s tips by studyconfident
hermione’s “taking notes from a textbook” video by studyign aka the lifesaver
note taking masterpost by elkstudies
note taking tips for lectures by becoming-a-lawyer
strategies and skills by kimberlystudies
hints.. wink wink by lifeatmsmu
taking effective notes by hiccop
the cornell note taking method by brainyandbored
how to take great notes video
take the best creative notes video
reese regan style video
inspos 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
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a quick self care guide
I need…
… rest/relaxation:
take a nap
listen to calming music
sit in the sun
apply a face mask
wrap up in a blanket
look through old photos of happy memories
soft/comfortable clothing
… expression:
draw/paint
write a story/poem/stream of thought/diary
bullet journal
draw a mandala
sing to my favourite songs
dance to my favourite songs
try new hairstyles
put on some fancy makeup
… health:
drink a glass of water
take a walk
do 15 Minutes of yoga
make a healthy snack (fruit)
go to bed early
… companionship:
text/call a friend
call mum
go to my favourite cafe & grab a coffee
browse through the book store
disclaimer #1: those are not inherently my ideas. when I created this list for my bullet journal I scrolled through tumblr and wrote down everything that might work for me too. the idea to organize them that way is not mine either.
disclaimer #2: what works for me might not work for you. this is just the typed out version of my list in my bujo. if something on it is not applicable to you, maybe you can come up with something similiar in effect that is?
disclaimer #3: browsing the book store for me means also talking to my coworkers, bc I work at said book store. that’s why it’s under companionship. same goes for the cafe, bc I used to work there.
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1.15.2019| [1/100 days productivity]
Starting second semester right with a healthy breakfast and clean study space. I have always wanted to start a studyblr and now the time is here, my first post! I am so excited to be a part of a community of support for productivity. Here’s to a new year and a healthy one!
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1. Prioritize
What does your school schedule look like/when do you have class?
How much time do you need to study?
What subject do you need the most time for?
How long does it take you to get ready in the morning/for bed in the evening?
When do you meet with friends?
How long does the way from school/college take?
How much freetime do you want to have?
How many breaks between studying?
How much time do your hobbies take away?
Etc.
Count the hours/minutes you need for everything you do - but always plan some buffer time! Then write down on what day you do what so that you have a roughly overview to put in every column.
Example:
Monday: Piano lessons (one hour) , History class (two hours), morning routine (30 min.), dinner (one hour)…
Tuesday: Meeting with friends (three hours), Tumblr (one hour), Workout (30 min.)..
Wednesday: Englisch class (three hours)…
2. Make your Plan
You can use a program, an app, a printable sheet, a calender.. Whatever you want! I always find it helpful to colour-cordinate everything.
Example:
Green - Study Time
Yellow - Class
Blue - Family Time
Red - Hobbys
Pink - Free Time
Printables + Useful programs
Create A Online Study Plan
EssentialPIM
Make my Solution
Free Printable Planners
Schedule Template
My Study Plan App
3. Stick to your Plan
write your goals right next to your plan
Take enough breaks - not only when you are studying (don´t stress yourself!)
Change your plan if you realize that you don´t like something
If you realize that a plan isn´t right for you, then that´s ok. It doesn´t work for everyone
Take enough time to do the things you love
Be realistic
Find out when it´s the best time for you to study, do a workout etc.
Change Things up - don´t work on math for three hours and then on chemistry for two… you will get bored fast (if you don´t love to do these things)
Pictures of Plans
1 (source: psychstudentstudy)
2 (source: study-inspo)
3 (source: studying-engineering)
4 (source: star-student)
I hope this is helpful! If you have a question just message me here. Request a post here.
Twitter and Instagram not used anymore! You can ask me for snapchat in messages.
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The Mandatory Midday Break: Why You Should Take One and How
It’s Monday afternoon. I have two papers and a programming assignment due Wednesday, and an exam on Friday, not to mention two homework assignments I haven’t started on. But I’m sitting in a cafe with my earbuds in, listening to The Moth Radio podcast while I drink my cup of Cafe Au Lait and occasionally bite into my vanilla macaron. I’ve been sitting here for nearly 45 minutes and I don’t plan to start working again until another 15 minutes.
What am I doing? Shouldn’t I be working right now? Why am I wasting my time? Well, I’m taking one of my mandatory midday coffee breaks.
Why take a midday break?
You probably think you’re too busy to take breaks. You think there are way too many things on your to-do list that you can’t afford to lose even five minutes of time away from doing them.
This is how I used to see things, too. Even though I’ve been using the pomodoro method for a relatively long time, I discovered that I needed something more, especially since my daily college schedule very much tempts me into studying for long stretches of time. I used to think that whenever I didn’t have class, I had to study, but that was just harmful to my overall productivity.
These mandatory coffee breaks serve as a sort of mental reset, a time to wind down just a little bit so I can get back up refreshed and ready to tackle on more tasks. They help me stay sane and not feel stressed and overwhelmed by all the things I have to do, and they also help me restore focus so that I can achieve full concentration on my tasks after the break.
Sometimes we don’t realize how draining all the chaos of studying and working can be until we stop doing those things, so taking these breaks can definitely help you recenter yourself.
I’m sure you can see how these breaks are helpful, but how exactly do I take these breaks?
When?
I take my coffee breaks during the time of day when I would feel sluggish and slow, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. This is of course different for everyone, but regardless of the exact time, if I chose instead to work during my slow hours, I wouldn’t get much done, and I’ll only end up feeling too tired to do much else the rest of the day.
Where?
As much as I can, I’d go someplace where I don’t normally study so I can get the entire ‘busy mindset’ out of my system. This place could be a cafe on campus, or even one of the quads or something.
One of my favorite ‘break spots’ is the art museum on campus. I could walk around the museum during my break, maybe even go to the fifth floor where there’s an amazing view of Ithaca, and then I’d have a cup of coffee in the lobby (you can make one for $1), and then continue studying or doing schoolwork in the lobby.
Another great place for a break is anywhere with outdoor seating. This also allows you to take a breath of fresh air and re-energize your brain to take in more information after your break. However, as the weather’s getting chilly here in Ithaca, outside’s not the best place to be when it’s not a very nice day out.
If you’re in high school, I realize you might not have the freedom to go wherever you wanted to; I wasn’t even allowed to leave school grounds during the day. You could simply go outside or again, go somewhere you don’t usually study - this would be the best option if you’re at home by the time you want to have your midday break. (I would go out to my terrace or sit in my living room.)
What to do?
During these breaks, I’d usually write in my journal, read a book, listen to music or podcast, or sometimes make music on my phone (with airplane mode turned on so I don’t get distracted by any notifications). Sometimes, if any of my friends are free, I’ll ask them to come along and we’ll chat (in practice, this is actually very difficult because my friends and I have vastly different schedules, so yeah).
If I’m feeling especially tired, I’ll go back to my dorm to take a nap. However, with the weather getting colder and the sky growing darker, it’s very very tempting to extend my power nap, so I just settle for a cup of coffee.
What if I don’t?
Sometimes you might feel guilty for taking such a long break, and I admit I sometimes still feel that way, but you have to remind yourself that taking this break will have a greater net positive effect than if you continue working.
I’ve noticed that on days that I don’t take a break - or even shorten my break - I perform less effectively on my tasks and I’m less productive. This could actually lead to sleeping later (which it had a couple times) and as you all know, lack of sleep reduces cognitive functioning.
I’ve definitely experienced physical consequences of not taking breaks: one time I was working on an assignment for my computer science course, but since I was a little behind, I didn’t take the midday break in fear that I wouldn’t finish it on time. However, by the time I finished, my head was so hazy and my vision was blurry and I couldn’t really do much else afterwards. The worst thing was, I also had a philosophy paper due that night which I’ve finished but still needed to revise one last time. I knew this was bad, so I took a 45 minute break afterwards, before I revised and submitted my paper.
I know it can be difficult to stray from your tasks once you’ve achieved a certain momentum, but trust me, you need to take that break. Like, ok, I managed to study for my philosophy midterm in 4-5 hours, but it could’ve easily taken me 10 if I hadn’t taken a midday break that one Tuesday afternoon.
Take a while every day to detach yourself from school or work. Don’t try to excuse yourself from having a break. Make time for a break. By mentally resetting your brain, you’ll achieve greater productivity for the rest of the day, and be able to tackle your remaining tasks more efficiently.
So yeah, mandatory midday breaks are one of the strategies I’ve been using to maintain wellness in my college life, and I hope you’ll consider making it a part of yours, too!
As always, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop me an ask :)
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Calling all small studyblrs
So um hi! I’m also a small studyblr and was thinking of supporting + helping fellow tiny studyblrs. I thought maybe we can all help each other grow through mutual support. So if you just started your studyblr or is a studyblr with little notes and/or has a small amount of followers please do reblog this or like so I can follow you, we can be mutuals! Other studyblrs can join in too! Just follow the ones who liked and reblogged. Let’s grow together ♡
TL;DR Like/reblog for a follow/mutual for tiny studyblrs.
if this flops I never made it
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Hey, I’m back with another masterpost. I decided to include some of my tips.
Use the forest app to keep you off your phone or just put your phone in a separate room
Try making a to-do list to plan out how much time you take to do each task so you keep track of time
Set rewards i.e. if I finish this task at 9am instead of 9.30am, I’ll watch my favourite tv show for 1 hour instead of 30 mins.
How to be disciplined
I guess this is pretty much like a habit. So try to maybe start small, i.e. study 10 mins each day and gradually increase the time limit if you feel comfortable doing so. The reason I chose 10 mins is because it seems like a very short period of time so it’s easier for you to get to work.
How to manage studies with social media
Always set a time period for your school work. For example, after 30 minutes of browsing through your social media, force yourself to do a piece of school work. That way, you will still get work done instead of browsing through your social media all day long.
If you realise on tumblr, I don’t come up with an original post every day and I tend to reblog my old post or queue others posts so don’t stress too much on coming up with a post. For instagram, you could try to take pictures all during the weekend, so you don’t have to stress taking them after school, etc. But it is important to always put studies first before your social media.
Consider switching off your phone or even deleting your social media apps or deactivating them during exams period if they are really getting in the way of your studies.
There is also the pomodoro method where you study for 25 minutes and rest for 5 minutes to allow your brain to re-energise itself.
Plan
Do so through bujo and prioritising more important tasks over less important ones.
How to schedule your day when you’re unemployed by @businessinsider
How to stick your plans by @cafeinated
How to make and stick to your study plan by @sherlocks-study
Create long term study plan + stick to study routines by @studyforyourself
Start
How to start studying by @studylou
How to start working when you don’t feel like it? by @studentstoolbox
What to do when you don’t want to study by @yeon-studies
How to stop scrolling through tumblr by @effectivestudies
More productive
How to become more productive by @to-work-or-not-to-work
Increase productivity by 3 times by @brbimstudying
4 secrets to efficiency
The ivy lee method for peak productivity
General
How to study as a busy student by @julstudies
Use studyblr to be productive by @determinationandcaffeine
Take a productive break
Things to do on sunday night by @staedtlers-and-stabilos
Productivity 101 by @lets-study-together
Guide to getting your shit together by @knoweldge
Habits
8 morning habits for productivity by @eintsein
8 habits of productive people by @medicinasanguis
Habits of highly effective people by @onlinecounsellingcollege
Habits for productivity by @livingthatlibrarylifestyle
How to develop self discipline
How to wake up earlier by @gurl
Motivation
Try the 2 minute rule where you work for 2 minutes. 2 minutes is a short timing and can encourage you to start working. After the 2 minutes is up, you will probably want to continue working on that.
If you are low on energy, consume chocolate bars/study snacks/caffeine/tea/chicken essence to help keep yourself energised. Showering/washing your face with water helps to wake you up. A power nap can give you more energy to study after you get up.
Focus and motivation by @katsdesk
When you’re unmotivated by @evergreenstudies
How to stay awake while studying without caffeine by @getshitsdone
How to be productive + motivated on weekends by @studywithinspo
Procrastination
How to deal with procrastination by @emmastudies
How to stop procrastination
How to stop procrastinating by @cutestudystuff
Productivity hacks for procrastinators by @engincrd
Methods to beat procrastination by @hawkestudies
What type of procrastinator are you by @b-uwu-ng
Eliminating procrastination by @simply-study
How to beat procrastination
Productive when travelling
Productive commutes by @universi-tea
Productivity on road trips by @intellectys
Tips
7 productivity tips by @simmonestudies
10 small tips to improve your productivity
Productivity tips by @thedutchstudent
My top 10 tips for productivity by @lovelybluepanda
Tips to become the most productive person by @studying-towards-success
Tips and tricks for busy students by @roeum
4 tips for maintaining productivity after a long day
Time management
Managing time
How to manage time by @solar-citrus
How i manage my time
Time management
Tips
Time management tips by @365text
Time management tips for busy students
Time management tips
Tips for time management by @holocrams
26 time management hacks by @geekvitamin
How to make best use of your time by @tbhstudying
Ways to manage your time efficiently by @quadrtics
Printables
Daily planner by @arystudies
Weekly planner by @studyblrbunny
Productivity printables by @thearialligraphyproject
Habit tracker by @candydsgn
Schedules by @kouiro
Bullet journal
My 2016 bullet journal setup
Sounds
Study sounds by @studyquill
Apps
Productivity and time management applications
Google chrome new tab options for improved productivity
Applications to block websites
100 days of productivity
100 days of productivity challenge
icon credit to @nerdastically
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Packing lists
Failproof guide to packing by @staticsandstationery
Things people don’t realise they need at college by @lazuli-studies
Campus stuff 101 by @polcry
Before college
How to prepare for school year by @kimtented
Back to school tips by @hufflepuffwannabe
College tours: what to expect & ask by @howtogrowthefuckup
What I wish I’d known before university by @optomstudies
First-time college student advice by @lampurple
General
Things I’ve learned since I started college by @studyburst
First day of class by @honeststudying
University orientation by @psytudying
Things I wish I’d known in my first year of university by @succulentstudy
Uni tips-first year by @holleberrystudies
Why I nearly failed my first year of college/university-and what to do instead by @fromquantumfluctuations
What I wish someone told me going into college by @tiny-personal-university-thing
Things I learnt in college by @yourtenderlight
Psa for college freshman by @dynamic-study
What I learned from university by @biopsychs
Uni hacks by @b-uwu-ng
How to win at college by @doinbetter
How to prepare for college by @httpsstudy
Community college by @universi-tea
How to make the most of your college campus visit by @studywithanu
Guides
An honest guide to college
The overachiever’s guide to college by @idlestudy
Guide on preparing for college by @myberkeleyadventure
Tips
Tips for incoming college freshmen by @naomireads
Useful college tips by @b0nie-studies
College tips that don’t suck by @legallychic
Tips for success in college by @studyelement
Tips for surviving college by @annafreuds
Random college tips by @determinationandcaffeine
University tips by @studyingbrains
University tips by @creative-studying
Essays
How to write college essays by @caesarstudies
College essay masterpost by @genericappblrurl
Lectures
How to take notes in college
Lectures by @orangeblossomstudies
Adapting to uni studying
What to do when you miss class by @evergrace
Exams
Things I learned studying for exams in college by @letsget-downtobusiness
New SAT everything you need to know
Interviews/Applications
How to be good at interviews by @marias-studyblr
Questions to know for interviews by @solustudies
College interviews by @cyberstudies
How to approach a competitive university
Financial aid process for students in need by @jennysjournals
College comparison & application checklists by @science-is-golden
Smol college apps tips by @365text
Eintsein’s guide to college application by @eintsein
Textbooks
College advice part 5 buying textbooks
College textbook lifehacks by @ohcamada
Free textbooks sites by @thearialligraphyproject
Save money on textbooks by @academla
How I spent $34 to purchase $1000+ worth of school supplies for college by @drinktea-studymore
Safety
Personal safety on campus
Selfcare
Morning habits worth starting by @night-studying
Maximise your sleeping time
Credits to flaticon for the graduation hat icon!
To see my other masterposts
masterpost for note taking
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I have gotten quite a number of asks on how to start a studyblr, etc. Without further ado, let’s dive into it.
Part 1: Introduction
What is a studyblr?
Study + Tumblr
Study blog where you can post everything related to studying ranging from notes to desk pictures
Some misconceptions you might have
Basically some things I observe in the studyblr community which are not true
You need to own certain stationery (i.e. those fancy stationery, eg. mildliners) or certain laptops (eg. Macbook) to own a studyblr
You need to have neat handwriting to own a studyblr
You need to have a white desk to take studyspo pictures
NO, you absolutely DO NOT need those things to own a studyblr
Why I should join the studyblr community?
It is a very friendly community which consists of people encouraging one another to study
Helps to keep you accountable on the tasks you need to do (eg. there is accomplishments posts ([x] you can make daily)
Helps to motivate you to study when you don’t want to but needs to (eg. aesthetically pleasing notes)
Part 2: Setting up a studyblr
To make studyblr as your main or secondary blog?
There are pros and cons for both whichever you decide
If you decide to make it as your main blog, you’ll have to create another account
If you decide to make it as your secondary blog, you can’t follow people from there, send an ask signing in to your studyblr account, can be confusing sometimes (i.e. you accidentally post/reblog your studyblr content onto your main blog) but stay logged into one account (easier on mobile) and can add other members in when you want to run a collaborative blog
More differences can be found here (x)
Choosing your username/url
First, choose something you like, can be a type of fruit or a subject (eg. peaches, milk tea) or just use your name
Then, include the words “study” or “studies” behind to indicate to others that you are a studyblr (eg. milkteastudies)
Or use any other words related to study (eg. focusing, etc)
If it is taken, you can try to add an additional (s) at the end of “studies” (eg. my username, adelinestudiess) or just change the spelling of a the word (eg. focusign instead of focusing)
Your username does not necessarily have to include any word related to studying
You can change your username at any point in time when you have thought of something better so don’t stress yourself too much over it
Choosing your icons
There are studyblr icons which are made by others available but make sure to credit them accordingly! @nerdastically @somestudy @emmastudies @rhubarbstudies @sensiblestudy
Alternatively, you can also try to make your own icons using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator (free) Canva (free) and sketchpad
Choosing your theme
Choose one which is easy to navigate and aesthetically pleasing to look at
Increase the font size to a legible size so its easier to others to view when they check your profile
Set up a navigation system, you can check mine out for example (x)
There are premade ones available on Tumblr. Some theme makers and theme sources are @theme-hunter @odeysseus @roxiesthemes @pohroro @sorrism @ciralism @acuite
After you have selected a theme, follow the instructions in the caption and DO NOT remove the credit to the original theme creators
Consider making an about page to allow people to get to know you better when they visit your blog (it can be part of the navigation system like how mine is)
Part 3: Kickstart your blog
Make an introductory post
Make an introductory post introducing yourself to the community, by including your name, some facts about you, eg. your age, mbti type and some hobbies of yours, goals, classes you take and studyblrs which inspire you to start this journey!
Purpose to tag the studyblrs that inspire you is to allow them to reblog your introductory posts to let their followers know of your presence in the community!
Some examples of such introductory posts can be found here (x)
Create original content aka how you gain followers
Start posting or scheduling your posts. The things you can post include masterposts, advice posts, notes, desk pictures
Masterposts are posts where you link a ton of advice posts on a popular topic (eg. the one I made for ace your exams here [x]). Advice posts are where you give advice to a topic (eg. how to deal with procrastination).
Take photos in natural lighting (they help to make your photos look a lot better without heavy editing)
Many people use vsco to edit their photos (here’s a simple guide to how I edit my photos [x])
Remember to tag your posts under popular hashtags such as #study #studyblr #studyspo
You can also tag your posts under your favourite studyblrs track tags, (eg. for me, it is #adelinestudiess) so that they can check out your account and reblog your post!
Here is a masterpost of active studyblrs and their track tags by @getshitdonetbh (x)
Some other tips
Use the queue option
Queue option allows the posts you queued to be posted at evenly spread out timings during the day. This allows you to stay active on Tumblr even when you are busy with school work, etc. You can queue up to 50 posts a day and queue up to 300 posts
Don’t get too obsessed over the number of followers
Number of followers does not determine quality of your posts or anything
It is rewarding to see how many people followed you but don’t let that be your main focus
There is no magic method to gaining followers, gaining followers is a long process, you’ll just gain along the way, while you continue doing something you love
Be respectful and friendly
This is pretty self explanatory. Everyone will like someone who is respectful and friendly towards them and this is also what keeps the studyblr community thriving! Don’t take your followers for granted, be grateful towards them. DO NOT send anonymous hate, even if that means no one knew that you sent it. The studyblr community is very welcoming and friendly and let’s make it stay that way.
You can also try to host some blogrates, (eg. like the 10k blogrates I hosted a while back [x]) blog awards or even giveaways (if you are able to afford) when you reach followers milestones to show your gratitude towards them!
Do not ask other people to do a shoutout for you or ask them to follow you
Do not try to include a link to your blog when you reblog other people’s posts in an attempt to let other people can see your blog in the notes. It just reflects bad on you
Don’t be afraid
I promise we won’t bite. Please don’t be scared to tag me or any other studyblrs in your introductory posts and your original content. Feel free to also send me an ask to consult for advice or on anything you are unsure of! My ask box is always open to chat! (not for anon hate)
Icon credits to @nerdastically
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sequel to this post, as requested!! I usually fall asleep between midnight and 1am, and wake up naturally between 6 and 7. getting up early is way easier when you’ve gotten enough sleep the night before, so hopefully these tips will be helpful as school gets back in session:) these are vaguely listed in most-to-least-effective order, but ymmv!
HOW TO GET YOUR ASS INTO BED AND KNOCK OUT IN UNDER 1 HOUR
turn off your phone. or, like, put it across the room (esp. useful if you use it as your morning alarm; you’ll have to get out of bed to turn it off). this is so hard, okay, it’s the one I never manage to do because tumblr!! the entire internet!! just waiting for my glazed-over 4am eyeballs! don’t do it. delete the app and reinstall it in the morning if you have to.
shower at night. you will feel like a clean, toasty cinnamon roll when you get into bed and the warm water will help your muscles relax. bonus points if you drink a glass of water or a mug of decaf tea and use a nice body lotion right after.
get some mood lighting. this is a little absurd but I promise it helps, particuarly if you’re living in dorms with overhead fluorescent lights. a little while before you start getting ready for bed, switch your lighting to something dimmer and warmer - christmas lights, a candle (if your res hall allows it), a small bedside lamp.
asmr. here’s the wikipedia page if you don’t know what this is; here’s my favorite channel. even if you don’t experience tingles, the videos can still be insanely relaxing. they’re like knockout drugs. WARNING: this is a dangerous one bc it means your phone’s in bed with you the whole time!! dim the screen all the way, fullscreen the video, and use headphones; occasionally I’ll actually put it face-down and just listen to the audio.
bedtime yoga. also very relaxing! if you’ve ever fallen asleep during shavasana you’ll know how easy it is to go from gentle yoga to total unconsciousness. here are some videos to get you started.
if you’re going to read in bed, read something boring. no murder mysteries. find a hardcopy book that you like but that doesn’t necessarily get your heart racing. i’m working on the aeneid right now. giving your brain something to focus on that isn’t worrying about the next day or reliving the one you just had can help it switch off a little easier.
okay that’s it! final piece of advice: don’t get too hung up on this. sometimes I get so stressed about needing to get to sleep early that I keep myself awake. it’ll be ok!! once you get into the habit your sleep cycle will naturally shift, and you’ll get sleepy earlier at night and be more awake in the mornings. good luck sunflowers!!
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ok kids, sleep is v important and we hardly ever get enough of it these days so listen up and jot down some notes.
don’t study while you’re sleepy.
go get some shut-eye. a 30 minute nap at most, you’re gonna feel really refreshed, trust me.
if you’re studying late at night. just stop. go sleep. set your alarm at 4am and do your work in the morning. it’s way better to feel energized while you’re studying than feel like a zombie.
worst case scenario, you’re desperate for time, go get some coffee, and down it right before you take a 20 minutes nap. once the 20-minute is up, the caffeine will officially enter your system and you’ll be good to go for at least 2 hours.
pay your sleep debt.
make up for lost time and hibernate in your bed once you get the chance, especially during the weekends. you’ll be so thankful is2g and you’ll be recharged and rebooted for the next week or so.
take every chance and nap whenever you have time on your hands. life is extremely fast-paced and you will be thankful you spent that 1 hour getting some zzz’s instead of scrolling through social media when you get a new assignmemt, trust me.
hit your hours every night
whatever you do to make up for the nights you burned the midnight oil, the best way is still to get your much-needed hours of sleep every night. just put down the phone and burrow into your blanket, you won’t be complaining about not getting the chance to stalk taylor swift when you try to hit snooze next morning. [yes i know what y’all are up to every night]
sprinkle a bit of lavender essential oil, set the room to the right temperature, wear your most comfortable pj’s, convince yourself that you’ll have the needed energy to face your history assignment when you wake up. stop the nerves and calm yourself so you won’t waste time counting sheep for hours trying to fall asleep.
work before the sun comes out
it’s so much better to just go to bed early at night and wake up early in the morning to do work. ditch your 12 - 7 sleep schedule for a new 9 - 4 one. working in the early morning is so much more beneficial and you should at least try it out once or twice to really experience how much better it is.
i know this isn’t really a lot but here’s my mini stash of tips anyway! i hope i’m able to help some of you out! y’all can drop ur requests here and see more of my tips here.
wan ling xx
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how to win at college
this also applies to high school in a lot of ways, esp in organization and involvement
I read this book by cal newport called “how to win at college” in prep for my freshman year & u should definitely read it yourself because there are lots of important points i don’t cover in this post, but if you don’t want to, this is my summary of what I think were the most important points he made.
STUDY HARD, BUT YOUR GRADES DON’T MEAN AS MUCH AS WHAT YOU LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. he prioritizes getting vital experiences such as
- joining a club and eventually taking responsibility in it and becoming a leader
- apply for scholarships every year (he said 10 a year)
- volunteer, but not for your resume. do it to learn and become a better person.
- get involved in research, and get involved in your major department (like go to the events and lectures, even if they aren’t mandatory)
- write outside of class regularly because writing is super important (example- submit to your school newspaper)
STAY ORGANIZED AND ON TOP OF YOUR SHIT
- he really really REALLY emphasizes not procrastinating and studying / starting papers well in advance of deadlines. his rules are to
- - >start long term projects immediately after they are assigned and continue to work on them by following a reasonable schedule (he says to finish early, revise, then finish again),
- - > take 3 days to write shorter papers (aka you have abt 2 weeks to work on them and they range from 2-15ish pages) (aka make preparations pre writing, then write a rough draft on the first day, revise and focus your writing on the second day (make sure your arguments are very clear!), and polish your paper on the third day), and
- - >take 2 weeks to study for an exam. study in shorter blocks during the first week, like maybe an hour or so each day. over the weekend, add more hours. the few days before the test, study in 2-3 hour chunks to really cement the already familiar information.
- get a filing cabinet for your papers instead of just piling them on your desk and having to search for them later.
- have a HIGH QUALITY notebook and a folder for each class (or whatever stationery keeps you organized) and keep all your folders/notebooks/binders neat and organized.
- empty your inbox and organize your emails
- schedule your free time- aka have specific times that you choose to relax and spend with friends rather than unintentionally relaxing during work time, or worrying about work during relaxation time.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
- you NEED sleep, you NEED healthy food, and you NEED exercise. you really shouldn’t put anything ahead of these things.
- NEVER pull an all nighter. if you’re studying ahead of time, this should be easy. all nighters aren’t glamorous, they’re unproductive, really stressful, and unhealthy
- keep in touch with old friends, and remember to call your mom
- make sure to spend time with new friends and take care of them. be there for your friends.
- keep your room neat and make your bed!!
like i said, there is a lot of important stuff that I didn’t cover so i recommend reading the book how to win at college by cal newport, and take what you need to from it. good luck!!!
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