✦ 21. 5. 24 ✦ 📓 ✦ Tuesday ✦ 19 days to exams ✦
I got my last test marks for history and geography! History 9,5; geo 10 :) It would have been nice to have an all 10 streak in both but it´s okay. Today I only studied for my philosophy exam tomorrow, but I hope it will be worth it. I am kinda stressed but when am I not haha
🌱🌿🪴 - 2h 33min on Forest
♫₊˚.🎧 ▷▷ Sunshine - Skz
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Choosing the Right Method
(。•̀ᴗ-)✧ advice
Engaging in the process of learning something new, such as mastering a foreign language like Japanese, is something that requires a strategic approach. One of the fundamental principles that can be a game changer is the steadfast clarity of our goals. Without a doubt, the destination we have in mind plays an indispensable role in shaping the path we traverse.
Let's step into the world of learning Japanese. Remembering why we're doing it is crucial. Is it to grasp anime conversations? Or to enjoy manga in its original language? Or perhaps to have heart-to-heart chats with Japanese friends? Whatever it is, this "why" is like the heart of our journey, guiding us toward a clear goal.
Yet, it's not merely enough to have a destination in mind; the vehicles we choose to undertake this journey matter just as much. When it comes to learning languages, the methods and tools we pick are like the vehicles taking us to our language goals. For example, if we want to chat fluently with native speakers, a strategy focused on practicing conversations becomes super important. But if we're into understanding anime stories better, a method that helps us decode everyday dialogues might be the best way forward.
In simple terms, our goals and methods go hand in hand. We need to wisely choose a method that matches our goal. Customizing how we learn is essential. Think of it like wearing a tailored suit – it fits us perfectly, allowing us to move easily and reach our goals effectively.
Moreover, the resources we have are like our learning toolkit – they're very important. Just like a carpenter picks the right tool for each job, we should choose our resources carefully. Whether it's language apps, textbooks, online lessons, or language exchange platforms, they should match our methods and help us move closer to our goals.
To sum it up, mastering a new skill, especially a language, showcases how adaptable and resilient we are. To tackle this journey effectively, we need to sync our goals, methods, and resources seamlessly. Our 'why' shapes our path and gives it meaning. Customized methods act as guides through uncharted linguistic waters, while resources empower our progress. This collaboration creates a powerful trio, driving us toward success, making our journey convincing and consistently triumphant.
またね~@inkichan
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day 01 // 100dop++
decided to start a loosely defined productivity challenge to start off the new year, counting the days for as long as i feel like. the goal is to get off holiday potato mode, focus on my priorities, and work towards the version of me i dream of without burning out, fighting fear and doubt and visualizing success - no self-discouragement here. (but since i want to try to make daily posts, i will probs mostly be taking my pics from the internet...like i've done today)
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study stats (50/10): 🍅🍅🍅
meditate ✅
physio ✅
learn Perl ✅ (timestamp: 22:52 / 4:10:32 hopefully it gets easier...i doubt it tho 💀 but i feel my brain expanding and it's fun to practice git while i'm at it - i was quite intimidated by git for a while so i feel extra cool when i use it rn 😎😅)
sensation & perception notes (1/3) ✅
digital organization ✅
learn R ✅ (if i continue to do 2 sections / day, i can finish the course in 3 days! 😤)
exercise ✅
start beginner java course ✅ (anyone else also feel the need to learn >1 language at a time to not get bored? 😅 hopefully i can keep up the momentum with school... when i say i started this course, i mean i barely started it.)
laundry ✅
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hi! lately i have been having problems with my time management and i wanted to ask you how have you been doing so far to get a university degree, books published, to rest and to have leisure time/social life without dying in the attempt? that’s something to be admired !! do u have any advice? 😭
I say this very lovingly but I am the wrong person to ask!!
During ABM, my social life was destroyed, I got zero sleep, and I relied too much on drinking. Do not do any of this. It was at its worst when I was working on the revision at the same time I was writing my thesis, and it did result in me having a meltdown eventually, as well as more drinking. Do not do that!
During A&M, post-graduation, it was a little easier, but I did have a lot of family responsibilities and more thrown on me, so my time management became "write at night", which made me lose sleep. (And post A&M, I've been focusing on repairing my social life sksksk.. Will this PhD destroy my life again while I try to write the third book tho? Perhaps.)
I think my biggest advice I can give you is there is no rush to publish, but also consistency is key. It's okay if you only manage a few sentences in between lecture as long as you write every day, or most days at least. Your book will be finished eventually, don't give yourself a deadline if you feel there's a lot on your plate, just focus on the story, not the publishing.
I think something I personally did was learn to get very good at reading academic papers quickly, half-paying attention during lecture while I write, and then do most of my actual learning talking to professors, asking them about the readings, and admitting I wasn't focusing in lecture (they usually don't mind and understand, to a degree). This is my experience for social science / humanities classes, so it depends on what you study, but I recommend asking yourself what you need to do to pass classes, what you actually want to learn, and how you best learn things, so you can allocate your studying time better.
Again, I don't think I'm the right person to ask how to be healthy juggling so many things, but I think asking yourself whether a good grade in a certain class really matters to you can help you decide on your schedule. I also think turning writing into a social event helps! If you have writer friends then doing sprints together is fun. I hope this is helpful! My only last piece of advice is to please get sleep, do not turn to substance abuse, and do not neglect your health.
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study tip #1
use flashcards for subject that require a lot of memorisation.
write them as the semester progresses and review them every week (20-60min is plenty). ideally you use a digital media (anki! or quizlet) that keeps track of the cards you got wrong/right.
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