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*ੈ𑁍༘⋆ shaethebratz *ੈ𑁍༘⋆

i like how most people assume you live in a safe area and say "walk outside to get your daily steps in.".. like ma'am.. if i walk outside i might be mixed into a crossfire and i don't want that

feeling: scared 𐙚・⋆・𐙚

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i mean.. ofc i had to reblog this ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🌸ɞ˚‧｡⋆

how to live your life like the BRATZ ♡

self love & confidence!!

living life everyday with self-respect and self love will take you such a far way in all aspects of life, and will make your life more enjoyable and easy. make sure you take the time out of your day to remind yourself just how amazing and capable you are. be your own best friend. understand that what you focus on grows.

self care !!

you deserve to be treated with the upmost care. schedule times to pamper yourself and also check in with yourself.

taking care of your mind and body goes hand and hand.

for caring for your mind:

meditate, journal your thoughts down, do some yoga, connect to your religion/spirituality if you follow one, make affirmations for yourself that cater to your needs, practice gratitude.

for caring for your body:

create your own spa! indulge in a bubble bath or relaxing shower where you can use yummy scented body washes/soaps/exfoliators and body conditioners, do a hair mask, give yourself a manicure and pedicure, do your eyebrows, have a set skincare routine that is catered personally to your skin problems/goals, give yourself a head massage, wear matching or yummy scented lotions and perfumes, work out, try new delicious recipes and make sure you are eating good for your body.

hobbies !!

all of the girls had their own hobbies they were into! explore new hobbies or start the ones you’ve always been wanting to do but have been putting off! not only are they fun but they enhance your life! you get to learn more about yourself and find out possible hidden talents or grow new ones, you meet new people and make new friends too whether it’s you doing the actual hobby or running across someone who enjoys the same things that you do! some hobbies to consider:

any dance class: ballet, hip-hop, k-pop etc.

photography

any sport: tennis, ice skating, golfing, etc.

gardening

reading & writing

camping

crafting

blogging

cooking & baking

school and personal goals !!

one thing i love about the bratz is that they took their education seriously and helped each other whenever one of them needed the help. nothing is more fabulous than being educated and ambitious. you can do anything you put your mind to. 

create a study schedule for yourself and limit your distractions, when it’s time to study put your phone away and remove anything that you know will serve as a distraction to you, give yourself breaks from here and there too!

create a vision board! cut and paste pictures of things you want for your future onto a poster board or be creative and draw and color everything out! this is a great reminder everyday for yourself if you put it somewhere you’ll be able to see whenever you wake up or a spot in your room that you’re always looking at for example. (what you focus on grows!)

jot down all the things you want to do or improve on, whether thats creating good habits for yourself, learning a new language, etc.

have a passion for fashion !!

would this be a how to live your life like the BRATZ without it? explore and find your own fashion sense! find out what colors and patterns make you happy, express yourself through your clothing, shop until you drop and have fun!!

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when sad days hit 𓂃⋆.˚

sometimes, when life feels heavy, it’s hard to figure out what to do with yourself. here’s a little list of things that help me feel more grounded on days when everything seems off:

clear your schedule as much as you can. make time for yourself, to breathe, distract yourself, and focus on what brings you a little joy.

step outside for a bit. even if it’s just walking to the store to grab a snack. If going for a walk feels pointless, having a tiny mission (like buying chocolate or gum) can make it feel more doable.

call a friend. if calling feels like too much, text someone you trust. even a small connection can help break the mental loop.

stay warm. I swear, being cold makes everything worse.

try to pinpoint why you’re sad. if there’s no clear reason, that’s okay too, don’t overthink it. sometimes feelings just exist, and that’s okay.

move your body. you don’t have to hit the gym if that feels like too much. a YouTube workout, some yoga, or even just stretching can release some of the tension.

take a shower. clean hair = clean mind. I don’t know why, but when my hair feels dirty, I feel awful.

chill with the caffeine. too much coffee makes me more restless and anxious, so try to swap it for tea or water when you're already feeling down.

get off your phone. do something creative instead, make a collage, bake cookies, experiment with makeup. it’s a nice way to focus on something tactile and rewarding.

find cosy productivity. when I don’t feel like talking to people, I stay home and study or work on small projects. being cosy but productive is satisfying and keeps my mind busy.

keep track of your meals. I lose my appetite when I’m feeling down, so setting reminders to eat something makes a big difference.

sleep, sleep, sleep. honestly, sleep fixes more than you’d think. Give yourself permission to rest.

be gentle with yourself, and remember, it’s okay to take things one tiny step at a time. you’re doing your best, and that’s more than enough. <3

my insta -> @ malusokay

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10 tips for a 10x better life

0 complaining

Complaining focuses your mind on problems instead of finding solutions. By shifting your energy to action and gratitude, you become more positive, productive, and resilient.

1 (cold) shower/day

Cold showers boost circulation, improve recovery, and increase mental toughness. Even warm showers help refresh your body and mind, setting the tone for a productive day.

2 liters of water/day

Proper hydration improves energy levels, brain function, and digestion. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, and poor concentration—so keep your water intake in check. Tipp: Use a large cup or bottle with 500ml or 1l. It'll help with building the habit if you don't have to get up after every glass

3 hours max screen-time

Excessive screen time can drain your mental clarity, disrupt sleep, and make you less present in real life. Setting limits helps you focus on meaningful activities and personal growth. If setting limits doesn't work: Delete the App that's distracting you the most completely off your phone. For me it was character.ai -> damn this app had me in a chokehold for some while...

4 day resistance training/workout

Regular strength training boosts metabolism, enhances physical and mental health, and increases longevity. Even a few sessions a week can improve confidence and energy. Doesn't mean you have to get a gym-membership -> just go on youtube and find a home-workout that works for you <3

5 mins daily meditation

Meditation reduces stress, enhances focus, and strengthens emotional resilience. Just five minutes a day can help you feel more present, clear-headed, and in control of your thoughts.

6 home-cooked dinners/week

Cooking at home allows you to control ingredients, save money, and eat healthier. It also builds discipline and strengthens your connection to the food you consume.

7 strangers spoken to per week

Engaging with new people improves social skills, confidence, and networking opportunities. You never know what connection, insight, or opportunity a simple conversation might bring.

8 hrs sleep/night

Quality sleep is essential for brain function, recovery, and emotional well-being. Lack of sleep leads to irritability, poor focus, and decreased productivity—prioritize a good rest at night!

9 thousand steps

Walking keeps your body active, improves cardiovascular health, and boosts creativity. It’s an easy, low-impact way to stay fit and clear your mind daily. Put on some headphones, open your favorite playlist and spend some quality time outside.

10 pages reading/day

Reading expands your knowledge, improves focus, and fuels personal growth. Just 10 pages a day can introduce you to new ideas, perspectives, and skills that elevate your life.

xoxo, sally

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becoming that girl - an action plan

ah, we’ve all heard about that girl, the ultimate it girl who wakes up at five in the morning, eats healthy, never misses a workout and, most of all, has her life together. except that girl is not a person, a list of wellness trends, or an aesthetic—it’s a feeling. it’s how you feel when you put yourself first and focus on both healing and improving yourself, but how can we really become that girl when we're basically starting from scratch? that’s when the that girl action plan comes into play!

while a that girl lifestyle is more of a long term thing, there I definitely short term things you can do NOW.

there will never be a right time, stop waiting and start doing.

with this short term plan you can change your mindset as soon as you start because, after all, if you feel mid you're not going to want to take care of yourself, right? so do whatever you can to align yourself to that girl ;

get yourself dolled up ; do your makeup, wear clothes you feel good in, have a fancy hairdo, whatever makes you feel beautiful curate your space ; make it intentional, relaxing and clear. clean, reorganize, decorate - make it a space you want to stay in!

it takes twenty-one days to build a habit, and ninety days to build a lifestyle.

while it's nice to feel like that girl for one day, in the end it’s more about the that girl lifestyle, which is built on strong habits. there’s no need to wake up at five am if you know that isn't going to work for you long term, instead try to focus on things which might feel small but will end up making a big difference.

set time aside for yourself ; connect with your best self by setting some time aside for yourself every day, whenever it fits best. spend at least an hour doing things that makes you feel great, whether it’s a skincare routine, exercising, meditating or reading. move your body ;  it’s said that a hundred minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week is can improve your mood, boost your energy and increase the quality of your sleep, that’s only about fifteen minutes a day, so you can definitely make time for it! nourish yourself like you already are that girl ; take care of your body from the inside too, so stay hydrated, eat enough and healthy, take vitamins if you need it or make a meal plan if it’ll help you stay on track! stay organized ; have you ever seen that girl having a messy space? no, so do a bit of tidy up everyday, stick to a cleaning routine, do a bit of chores everyday, whatever helps you stay on top of it! a clean space for a clean mind. work on yourself ; whether its picking up a new hobby, doing a bit of self care every week, journaling or going to therapy - put in that work! there’s no use in being so physically attractive if your brain isn't.

after reading about the guidelines on how to properly be that girl, what will you implement in your action plan? i'll be posting my own soon!

if you like this post please like, reblog or drop me a follow, i'd really appreciate it!

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‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚ 02.12.25 ˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚

⋆˙⟡♡ check-in day: 7 ⋆˙⟡♡

first and foremost, happy wednesday everyone ʚ♡ɞ‎ we made it halfway into the week and im proud of everyone for giving their all even if you felt unproductive or there were times you couldn't do your best. may the rest of your week be filled with unexpected joys and laughter. good luck and love you <3

ʚ♡ɞ‎

✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ sleep duration: 6h 32m (oof-) quality: good

⋆˙⟡♡₊˚⊹. today's to-dos:

start reading chapter 3 (self-wareness) for healthcare relations class

started reading chapter 7 (motivating yourself and others) for people skills class

read chapters 1-5 for atomic habits (explanation for that down below)

˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚self-care moments of the day:

made myself matcha <3

hit all my habit goals

take all vitamins? yep.

pomodoro Timers: 4x50 minutes

⋆˙⟡♡₊˚⊹. Mood check ins:

10:06 am: about to make my matcha right now and text my aunt and see if she wants to make some coffee. she's still in bed which I expect. After that, ill get started on work around 11:15 am

11:32 am: no way im procrastinating now all of a sudden... no actual shot. right???

7:24 pm: just finished up eating pizza and brushing my teeth for the night. the area underneath my eye has been twitching all day and i literally have no clue as to why. I'm so sleepy, but its literally not even 7:30 yet.

yap session:

okay so as mentioned earlier, i have to read chapters 1-5 in the atomic habits by james clear because if you all remember, that's the book that my book club is currently reading. last thursday when we met, we went over the chapters, but that was my first time opening that book. we were told to read chapters 6-10 and yesterday (last night) I read those chapters, but I told myself that I need to go back and actually read the first 5 because there's no way I'm going to read chapters 6-10 and not go back. so yeah, im going to do that today (if I have time. I'll let you all know)

was making content today before i got started on work, but didn't like how it was going so i stopped and told myself that i can go again tomorrow. now i need to come up with how i want to go about recording it

chat... my brain is scrambled eggs.. i for the love of me couldn't finish reading chapter 7 today but luckily it was about a topic i know a lot about so the assignments were pretty easy.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: "bad guy-billie (whom im down bad for) eilish" 01:23 ━━━━●───── 03:43 ㅤ ㅤ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ ---˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹❀♡❀˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹---

⋆｡‧˚ʚ🌸ɞ˚‧｡⋆ see you soon ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🌸ɞ˚‧｡⋆

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⊹₊⟡⋆ shaethebratz ⊹₊⟡⋆

last night i told myself that this morning I am going to hit all my goals for the day and build habits (and also try habit talking) and im feeling so content and grounded.

feeling: grateful ⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ‧₊˚ ⋅

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₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚ 02.11.25 ˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚

⋆˙⟡♡ check-in day: 6 ⋆˙⟡♡

✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ sleep duration: 8h 50m quality: great

⋆˙⟡♡₊˚⊹. .⊹˚₊♡⟡˙⋆ today's to-dos: ⋆˙⟡♡₊˚⊹. .⊹˚₊♡⟡˙⋆

complete medical term assignments

complete procedure coding assignments

start reading chapter 2 in healthcare relations

˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚self-care moments of the day:˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚

made myself matcha again (im getting good at it you guysss!

rested and took things slow today (despite my to-do list)

take all vitamins? yep. i didnt forget this time which I'm proud of

yap session:

i didnt post a check-in day during the weekend because i knew that i'd be super busy so i think that I'm going to keep it like that.

was entirely too busy to check in yesterday. i also wasn't feeling good either.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: "Number One Rule- Megan Thee Stallion" 01:23 ━━━━●───── 03:43 ㅤ ㅤ ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ ---˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹❀♡❀˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹---

˚₊‧꒰ა❤︎໒꒱ ‧₊ see you soon ˚₊‧꒰ა❤︎໒꒱ ‧₊

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𓊆ྀི❤︎𓊇ྀི Happy Friday Everyone! 𓊆ྀི❤︎𓊇ྀི

Even if you didn't accomplish all your to-dos today or felt unproductive, you got through the toughest part of the day which is making it to the end of the day and I'm proud of you (in case no one else told you today) ❤︎ love you. goodnight ☁︎

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨♡୧⋆ ˚｡⋆

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⊹₊⟡⋆ shaethebratz ⊹₊⟡⋆

drank a medium coffee from dunkin and i could still fall asleep right now.. why does coffee not work anymore?? lol

feeling: so sleepy (╥﹏╥)

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₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚ 02.07.25 ˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚

⋆˙⟡♡ check-in day: 5 ⋆˙⟡♡

✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ sleep duration: 7h 58m quality: great

⋆˙⟡♡₊˚⊹. .⊹˚₊♡⟡˙⋆ today's to-dos: ⋆˙⟡♡₊˚⊹. .⊹˚₊♡⟡˙⋆

finish reading chapter 15 (male reproductive system) which is my main focus right now since all my assignments associated with this chapter are due on the 11th.

start reading chapter 5 (surgery and integumentary system) which consists of 30 pages so this will-- for sure-- go into Saturday. which is fine i guess....

clean off my desk and wash used mugs/cups (againnnn but with all that i have going on today, i might not have time to do this today)

i didn't do any of my to-dos today because i felt bad the whole day. head hurting for hours so i just slept in until later in the day when i took a shower and that's when i started to feel better.

˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚self-care moments of the day:˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚

i took an "everything" shower today and that was so nice. it helped me with my headache (mentioned above)

treated myself to a Dunkins' dunkings $6 meal (new, but old)

i went and purchased myself some matcha from target (well i got it yesterday really, but forgot to mention it) so now i can make all the matcha i want. tomorrow morning i may or may not make me some (just to try it out)

take all vitamins? nope. forgot it again...jeez

mood check-ins: ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁₊˚⋆

1:45 pm: about to eat brunch (i woke up later this morning so I'm eating a tad later than what i wanted)

yap session:

ugh. do you ever look at people that you look up to on youtube and see that their life looks so "put together" compared to yours and you're like.. "why is that not me?" well stop thinking that (talking to myself and perhaps you too). its so much that goes on behind the scenes that that particular person doesn't show and when the camera isn't recording, they could be going through it or they just aren't put together as they seem or show on social media. sometimes i have to stop myself and really talk myself out of that thought, but before i got started on my work, while i was eating, i was watching Cozy K (one of my favorite gaming content creators out there). she was doing like a cozy day in the life while planning and just resetting for the upcoming week and towards the end of the video i literally said to myself (so loudly in my brain) "man..... i wish i had my own place under such cozy settings and be so carefree and stress-free like her. it must be nice." like shae.... lets not do this right now. we have so much stuff to do today. lock...in!

last night, despite having "great" quality sleep, it took me a while to fall asleep and for the past few days now I've been tossing and turning (which i hate).

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: "Kissin U-miranda cosgrove" 01:23 ━━━━●───── 03:43 ㅤ ㅤ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ ---˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹❀♡❀˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹---

(づ๑•ᴗ•๑)づ♡ see you soon (づ๑•ᴗ•๑)づ♡

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₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚ 02.06.25 ˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚

⋆˙⟡♡ check-in day: 4 ⋆˙⟡♡

sleep duration: 8h 11m quality: good

today's to-dos:

read chapter 15 (male reproductive system) and take notes (which btw.. im still struggling to do when it comes to medical terminology.. i haven't really found a comfortable way for me to retain it)

go to the book club meeting today at 6 pm

email another professor about my 3 assignments with a zero despite the literal (3) 100s i got for each assignment. this is my second time this week so far having to email 2 different professors about my graded assignments

self-care moments of the day:

enjoyed 2 matchas (im down bad.. sorry but they were free so why not?)

attempted at home eyelash extensions (which sucked.. the quality was so baaad)

take all vitamins? oh nooo i forgottt

mood check-ins:

11:40 am: getting started on work for the day.. im not looking forward to it at allll (what a drag)

10:56 pm: back home getting read to finish reading a few pages from chapter 15 (mentioned earlier). the book club'a 1st day meeting was such a success. everyone was so nice and kind. i can't wait for next Thursday <3

yap session:

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴:

"miss it-jxdn"

01:23 ━━━━●───── 03:43

◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ

---˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹❀♡❀˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹---

˚˖𓍢ִ໋🦢˚ see you soon ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🦢˚

[shaethebratz]

⊹₊⟡⋆ shaethebratz ⊹₊⟡⋆

5 more hours to go until the book club meeting (if you couldn't tell already.. I'm so excited)

feeling: so excited like ommmmmg ฅ^>⩊<^ ฅ

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⋆˚࿔ shaethebratz 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

getting started on work now... medical terminology here i come i guess.... (what a drag) wait before I get started on that, i actually need to get my outfit ready for later this evening

feeling: ehhh •⩊•

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₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚ 02.05.25 ˚₊‧ʚ♡ɞ‎‧₊˚

⋆˙⟡♡ check-in day: 3 ⋆˙⟡♡

sleep duration: 7h 50m quality: great ❀˖°

today's to-dos:

finish reading chapter 4 (coding)

start on all the assignments for chapter 4 (coding)

start reading chapters 2 and 3 of healthcare relations (didn't realize i had to read 2 chapters for this class ??)

pomodoro timers for the day: 2x30

self-care moments of the day:

felt burnt out so i took it kinda slow today

take all vitamins? yes

mood check-ins:

forgot to check in throughout the day so (˶˃ᆺ˂˶)

daily yap session:

oo i've been mia for today.. first and foremost, today was a long day like yesterday. i am in the process of still doing work after procrastinating for the whole day pretty much. anyways, tomorrow I'm going to a book club meeting and I'm super excited! i cant wait to meet new people and start reading "Atomic Habits" because that's been a dream book of mine for a while and I've been wanting to read it for forever. plus I'm going with my aunt so that makes it more exciting because i hardly do anything with her. i hope I'm done with all the work that i need to do by then.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: "CRACK MY SKULL-jxdn" 01:23 ━━━━●───── 03:43 ㅤ ㅤ ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ ---˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹❀♡❀˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹---

˚˖𓍢ִ໋🦢˚ see you soon ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🦢˚

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Hi I adore you and your blog, you definitely inspire me. Do you have any advice for students who are behind in their studies?

hi lovely anon!! thank you so so much for your kindness and support towards me and my blog! it means so much to me that there are people like you who get inspired because of what i’ve created! so thank you!! 🤍

academic track reset tips. ᥫ᭡

falling behind is extremely anxiety inducing and can feel disastrously overwhelming. i promise you, i’ve been there before and i completely understand the dread that comes with it. you feel one too many steps behind everyone else and it feels like the workload is suffocating you. but i promise you can get yourself back up and on track again!

let’s begin …

୨ৎ — gentle reminders

first and foremost, i want you to know that you will be okay. things happen in life that we can’t always control, but i promise it’s 100% okay! you will get through this and you will get back to where you need to be! you aren’t a failure just because you’re behind.

think of it this way: let’s say you have a really good book that you’ve been reading for fun (or maybe there’s a show you’ve been watching!) but you had to take some time away from reading, but with any good book or show you’re watching, you can always come back to it and pick up where you left off! it isn’t going anywhere!

faustina’s official guide to getting back on track:

୨ৎ — emotional & situational processing

take some time to process your emotions because i’m sure there’s quite a few things you’re feeling right now!

let your feelings flow

cry, scream into a pillow, angrily scribble all your emotions and thoughts onto paper; just do whatever it is you need to do to let your feelings out (in a healthy manner of course). give yourself some time to feel your emotions, but don’t let it draw on!

journal dump: write down everything you’re feeling and thinking, talk about how stressed out and anxious you are, vent about how disappointed you feel. just dump it all in writing!

reach out to a loved one: if you need a shoulder to cry on, don’t hesitate to talk to someone close to you! your friends, family, and other loved ones are there to support you!

reflect on your situation

i personally either wrote in my journal, talked to my therapist, or even just simply thought about my situation alone, but take some time to reflect on what’s going on.

how’s your health? could there maybe be some underlying mental/emotional/physical health issues causing you to fall behind?

what does your day-to-day schedule/routine look like? do you have enough time during your days to focus on school while still being able to balance your work/personal life?

what does your work load look like? do assignments & exams pile up too quickly for you? are you maybe unintentionally procrastinating? maybe there are things outside of school that have been piling up?

it’s good to answer these questions for yourself and figure out what exactly is causing you to fall behind. what’s going on at the core of it all? once you find your answer(s), it’s time to start reworking and tweaking some things.

୨ৎ — health check-up

sometimes our health can hinder us from staying on track, keeping up with school, and even keeping up with things going on outside of school! maybe we’ve been getting sick more recently and our bodies have been putting more energy into fighting off infections that they’ve become weaker and lack the energy to do other things. or maybe our mental health isn’t where we need it to be. maybe we’re experiencing a depressive episode or there have been things going on in your personal life that have been causing you immense amounts of anxiety that’s leading your focus away from your studies.

physical health

schedule a doctor’s appointment! you could probably get yourself a note to bring to your school/professors that could allow you a grace period for you to get caught up with your studies! it’s also good to have regular doctors visits to make sure your physical health is where it needs to be.

fuel for your body! are you eating well enough? are you staying hydrated? make sure your body has all the nutrients it needs to stay energized! sometimes we don’t realize we’re neglecting our nutritional needs, so be sure to have any and all necessary meals and that you’re getting enough hydration!

recharging every night! are you getting enough sleep? is the sleep you’re getting good? do you feel well-rested when you wake up? be mindful of your body’s energy! sleep is extremely important and lack of sleep can cause lack of motivation for just about anything, so be sure you’re getting a good night’s rest every night.

mental health

self care! i can’t stress enough how important self care is in your daily routine. please always take care of yourself. do something that makes you happy and make sure you’re giving your mind what it needs.

counseling! lots of schools, if not all schools have counselors on their campus. if therapy isn’t a financial option for you right now, please don’t hesitate to seek out your school’s counselor. they’re there to help you through whatever it is you may need! (& it’s quite literally they’re job!)

୨ৎ — rescheduling your schedule

think about your current daily routine. there might be some things within your routine that just might not be working out for you. you might have too many extracurriculars, maybe your work hours are overloaded and take too much of your time, or maybe you’re not setting aside enough time in your day to work on schoolwork.

lessen your load

while having extracurriculars is wonderful for your academic career, sometimes you can have too many of them. keeping up with club meetings, late night/early morning athletics trainings, events that take place during your class times; there’s a lot of things that extracurriculars do that may be taking a lot of your time away from you and your studies.

keep your extracurriculars to a minimum: 1-2 max! you have so much time to build up on extracurriculars for university admissions and job applications, i promise! but you have to consider your current schoolwork load and make sure you’re able to balance both extracurriculars and your studies!

if you are trying to balance your school & work life, be sure you remember what takes priority: your studies! if you feel like your work schedule is overpowering your time to study, it may be time to lessen your work hours.

talk with your bosses! set up a meeting with your mangers or send them an email letting them know you need to start working less. let them know that your studies take priority right now and you need the time to focus on school.

part-time over full-time! being a full-time student and a full-time employee can lead to burn out. while it is possible to balance both, it’s definitely 100x harder. it’s okay to work part-time! and just remember: your studies will lead you to a better job!

weekly planning

you might want to start creating a general plan for your week! it doesn’t have to be super detailed, but have at least an overview of what your week will look like!

create small task lists! have certain days contain a small, achievable list of tasks to complete! again, detail doesn’t matter, you don’t have to write down specific assignments but you can write which classes you want to work on for those days!

for each day, have an hourly schedule! maybe from 5am-6am to you want to be up & out of bed and by 12pm-2pm you want to get some schoolwork done! don’t feel the need to create something extravagant and go by each hour, keep it as general as possible.

the key is to keep your weekly (or even daily) planning simple! don’t try to jump right into having detailed schedules and plans, that can cause more stress than help.

designated study days

to go off of weekly planning, try setting aside specific days during your week that are entirely dedicated to getting schoolwork & studying done!

my personal schoolwork/study days…

saturday/sunday (i try to dedicate at least one of those days to rest, relaxation, & more personal things! so maybe one week saturday will be my work day and sunday will be my rest day)

monday - wendesday (mondays & wednesdays are the days i have class, but i’m off from work mon-wed so i have so much more time on mondays & wednesdays to get some work or studying done!)

of course, you can start off small! i actually encourage you to start off small! maybe two days out of the week will be your designated days or maybe you’ll only have one day out of the week! and that’s okay!

୨ৎ — baby steps lead to giant leaps

from my previous points, i really emphasized simplicity & starting off small. here’s why: slowly chipping away at something will still show great amounts of progress!

don’t feel like you have to take on huge amounts of work to get back into the swing of things. if anything, biting off more than you can chew will cause you to choke on even more stress!

step 1: talk with advisors/counselors/teachers

the first step to officially getting back on track in school is meeting with your advisors, teachers, and pretty much any faculty members that will help you! (and i promise they will help you! it’s their job to make sure you succeed as a student and they’ll always encourage you to reach out for help!)

step 2: meet with tutors

there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a tutor! they do more than just help with understanding class content! they also help you with time management, organization, and study techniques/methods! plus, 9 times out of 10, those tutors are fellow students, so they know and understand better than anyone else what it’s like dealing with the stress of school as a student!

step 3: riding the completion coaster

this is the part where you can start completing assignments/tasks that need to get done! again, don’t overload yourself! start small! this is where slowly chipping away at your assignments comes in!

prioritize! which classes take priority? which assignments have the closest due dates? what exams are coming up the soonest? whatever needs to get done first is your first priority!

pomodoro method! i’ve talked about this productivity-time technique a plethora of times here on my blog, but it’s a wonderful work method that not only encourages you to get work done within a set amount of time but it also allows you to get very much needed breaks in as well!

tina’s productivity tip: there’s this little method i’ve created for myself where i write down on a little sticky note or separate piece of paper “prizes” that i get for when i complete an assignment or task called “recognize the prize”! the prizes are super simple things that still make me really happy (incorporating psychology techniques here lol)! i keep that little sticky note/paper with my prizes close by so i can remind myself what i’m working towards!

examples of how i do it…

assignment: lab workbook ch. 4, pages x & y

prize: take a break to eat a kitkat bar (i love kitkats hehe)

task: study for 1 hour

prize: watch one youtube video (no longer than 20 minutes)

assignment: online homework

prize: play a video game for 20 minutes

final notes —

falling behind sucks, but it happens and i hope you know that it’s completely normal! just remember: being behind & needing to catch up does not, and never will, define you as a failure. we aren’t made to be perfect students; there’s no such thing as a “perfect” student. strive for progress, not perfection!

you have the ability to get caught up with your studies! please don’t best yourself up for not being where you want to be right now. show yourself some grace because you’re only human at the end of the day.

with lots of love, faustina 🌷

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