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Fresh start and new beginning is something we love to incorporate into our everyday lifes every few months. Getting out of the rut seems like a solution to all your problems - I mean surely this time will be different and I can get my life together once and for all? We want to have THE rebrand of our life.

What all these videos on youtube and tiktoks about upgrading yourself and rebranding won't tell you is that you will have bad days, sometimes bad weeks or maybe even a bad year. I'm not saying this in a way that there's no point in trying to be better, I'm saying this with hope and understanding for your future self. Forgive yourself for your mistakes and make a plan. You don't have to create a new version of yourself to be better. Stop having unrealistic visions about big changes and think about what you can correct right now. It's going to be okay. Every new day can be a new start. It's all about progress, don't get caught up in all or nothing mindset.

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overcoming the spring semester slump. ᥫ᭡

i’m sure a lot of us students are at that point in the spring semester where the level of our motivation is going down, our minds are quick to think “if i skip this assignment, i’ll still have a passing grade”, and our anxiety over final assessments/exams/projects/grades is increasing as each day passes. so let’s take a moment to pause, take a breather, and remind & reassure ourselves that everything is going to be okay. the spring semester slump is very real, but it’s something that you can overcome! so grab my hand because i’m going to guide you through this!

let’s begin …

୨ৎ — loss of motivation

losing that spark you had at the start of the semester/school year can feel so devastating. it’s frustrating to see the changes in your level of energy and it creates this sense of disappointment. but you have to remember: this is completely normal.

there’s so many other students out there who are experiencing the same drop in motivation and energy, so step one is reminding yourself that you aren’t alone in this feeling! yes, it’s extremely disheartening to see yourself slip away from that academic weapon status, but you aren’t the only one going through something like this!

“how do i get my motivation back?”

ask yourself this: if you’ve already gotten this far into the school year, why would you want yourself to let go of all your hard work?

you’ve come so far! and, up until this point, you have been exceeding your own expectations! up until this point, you’ve put in so many hours into your school work and studies! why let all that time and effort go to waste?

here are some things that keep me motivated:

proving to everyone who doubted me that they were all wrong

making my loved ones and myself proud

knowing that i’m another step closer to working in my dream career field

maintaining my 4.0 gpa

make a list of your goals! this will help you visualize and give you a reminder of what all your work is going towards. i know you want to achieve your goals, i know you want to be a better version of yourself, i know you want to climb up to the top when it comes to your academics— let your goals be your fuel.

sometimes, all we need is a reminder of why were doing all this. we need to see or hear what the ultimate end goal is, so be that person to do that for yourself! tell yourself that all this hard work is going towards your bigger picture!

୨ৎ — negative mindset changes

you and i both know you’ve stared at an assignment and spent a good chunk of time debating on actually doing it because “you’ll still have a passing grade if you don’t”. trust me, i’ve done it. again, you aren’t alone in having those kinds of thoughts! i get it, we all have calculated the lowest score we could possibly get to still have a passing grade in a class. i actually did that on a recent exam i took that i also procrastinated til the day of to study for.

it’s okay to have these thoughts pass through in your mind, but what isn’t okay is actually putting those thoughts into action. don’t let that unmotivated voice in your head take control of your academics!

“but how do i stop myself from thinking this way?”

i want you to take a look at all the past assignments you’ve completed and all the quiz/exam grades you’ve received throughout the school year and/or semester. notice how you submitted every single assignment? notice how all your studying got you the grades you wanted? you managed to do all of that, so why let those passing thoughts take over? you have shown yourself, and even your teachers/professors/instructors, that you are more than capable of getting things done. why let yourself slip?

if you’ve spent the entire semester turning in assignments on time and getting above average grades on all the exams, are you really going to show your professors— the people who have been watching you excel all semester— that you’re letting your academics go?

and you’ll never know, but skipping that one assignment could potentially break your grade. complete it. do it. turn it in. it could help cushion your grade or even bring it back up!

୨ৎ — finals anxiety

finals week is slowly, but surely, making it’s way back into our lives once again. that week and the weeks following up to it are the perfect breeding grounds for anxiety to fully settle in. and i get it! it’s not a fun feeling. you’re overwhelmed, you’re feeling overworked, you’re feeling burnt out, and your anxiety is just seeming to take over the more and more you think about it.

gonna say it one more time: it’s 100% okay to feel this way! finals week anxiety and stress is normal. it’s an important week to focus on seeing as final exams make up such a big portion of your grade. your anxiety and stress about it is completely valid!

“how can i overcome this anxiety?”

i created this post on preparing for finals week, so i highly recommend taking a look at that since i go into greater detail on how to prepare as well as offer some helpful tips!

ways i manage my academic anxiety & stress:

creating to-do lists & planning out my week

pomodoro & eat-the-frog method for time management

journaling — emotion/thought dumping

setting aside time to do something that makes me happy and/or is relaxing

reaching out to my support system

getting 8 hours of sleep every night

forming study groups with my classmates

it’s important that you’re giving yourself breaks. i always say this, but i really am a huge advocate for making sure you still have time to do something for yourself that isn’t related to school.

allow yourself to breathe; give yourself time to relax your mind. if there’s anything to take away from this section, it’s always making sure you set aside personal time for yourself. whether it’s going for a walk, playing with your pets, chatting with a friend, playing a video game, doing your makeup just for fun, or even taking a nap, just make sure you always make time to do something for yourself!

a lot of the academic anxiety and stress can stem from not making enough time for yourself to relax. i’m sure you were locked in all semester and i’m sure you put in hours upon hours into your studies, but give yourself a break! go do something fun! don’t let your entire life be consumed by your academics!

i know i said in the previous section to get your shit done, and while i still stand by that, i will always climb to the mountain tops and scream that you need to make time for breaks, self care, and yourself. don’t overwork yourself! you might feel the need to just keep going and going, but you’re allowed to slow down; you need to slow down. putting majority, or even all of your time into your studies can only make your anxiety and stress worse.

final notes —

the biggest take away from this post should be this: you’re not alone in this feeling, and getting yourself back up now will have your future self thanking you forever! this slump is something so many students go through, but you have to remind yourself that all your hard work now will truly reward you later down the road.

you’ve gotten yourself this far! keep going! your future self is going to be so grateful that you kept moving forward!

with lots of love, faustina 🌷

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a less busy day

on tuesday, i had a lovely, and also quite relaxed, first day back after easter. i was able to take easter off uni work and just relax, hang out with my family and read (i read loads of astrobiology which was fun)

i didn’t have any lecture for the first day back so i had a lie in and spent the rest of the morning doing some final preparations for my presentation the following day (yesterday).

after lunch, i had decided that i would not do any studying so i practiced some of haydn’s nelson mass for choir and worked on my current sewing project. i am currently in the pattern drafting stage but it is really fun and moving along quite nicely!

i hope you had a good day and a lovely easter if you celebrated!

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An Overview of Note-Taking Styles

Note-taking is one of the most essential skills a student should master. It allows you to record and review information to be used in the future. But what’s the best way to do so? Here’s an overview of note-taking styles that can help you maximize your learning!

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8. 3. 21 //

A retrospective in four photos: my notes over the years since I started university. Different styles for different classes– and different levels of neatness!– but a reminder that I’ve made progress.

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2-Month Tracker Printables

Hello! Here are 2-month tracker printables to help you track or plan two months at a time. The printables feature a table for each month, with a cell for each day, that you can use to track anything you want! You could use it to track your project or assignment timelines, or as a habit tracker, or something else entirely. They can also be used digitally.

Download + details here!

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Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions. Have a lovely day :)

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16-Week Overview

Hello! I made some printables to help you plan and organize up to sixteen weeks. Why sixteen weeks? That's approximately how long a semester is, so you can use this planner as a semester overview! Even if you're not in school, 16 weeks is a good length of time to give you a big picture view without being too overwhelmed. These printables feature a row for each week and can also be used digitally.

Download + details here!

Don't forget check out the other goods on my etsy shop – Everything's under US$2.00!

Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions. Have a lovely day :)

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Daily Planner Printables

Hello! I made some printables to help you plan and organize your daily activities. Features include a 10-minute planner/scheduler; a section for your top goals for the day; a rolling task list with task priorities, notes, and labels (+ class in the academic version); and a blank grid section you can use for anything you want! They can also be used digitally.

Download + details here!

Don't forget check out the other goods on my etsy shop – Everything's under US$2.00!

Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions. Have a lovely day :)

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Mood Tracker Printable

Hello! I made some printables to help you track your mood throughout the year. Features include a table to mark your mood for every single day, a legend section to write the labels for the moods you include in the table, and a section to keep track of how often you felt a certain mood per month. They can also be used digitally.

Download + details here!

Don't forget check out the other goods on my etsy shop – Everything's under US$2.00!

Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any suggestions or concerns. Have a lovely day :)

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Mood Tracker Printable

Hello! I made some printables to help you track your mood throughout the year. Features include a table to mark your mood for every single day, a legend section to write the labels for the moods you include in the table, a section to keep track of how often you felt a certain mood per month, and a section for notes. They can also be used digitally.

Download + details here!

Don't forget check out the other goods on my etsy shop – Everything's under US$2.00!

Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any suggestions or concerns. Have a lovely day :)

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Weekly Bullet Journal Templates

Hello! I made some printables to help you plan and organize your week in a more personalized way. The printable has sections for each day, along with either a grid, a todo list, or a blank space, but they're all very minimal and you can customize them as much as you want! They can also be used digitally.

Download + details here!

Don't forget check out the other goods on my etsy shop – Everything's under US$2.00!

Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any suggestions or concerns. Have a lovely day :)

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Weekly Scheduler Printables

Hello! I made some printables to help you organize and schedule your week. Features include a scheduler divided by the hour, a section for daily tasks, notes, goals, etc., and a section for weekly tasks, notes, goals, and anything else you want to use it for!

Download + details here!

Don't forget check out the other goods on my etsy shop – Everything's under US$2.00!

Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any suggestions or concerns. Have a lovely day :)

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Weekly Task Manager Printable

Hello! I made some printables to help you organize your tasks in your week. Features include

a rolling task list for you to dump all your tasks in along with their priorities, so you won't be overwhelmed keeping everything in your head

a weekly plan section where you can assign tasks, note down events, write memos, anything you want, really!

Download + details here!

Don't forget check out the other goods on my etsy shop – Everything's under US$2.00!

Hope you enjoy the printables, and definitely let me know if you have any suggestions or concerns. Have a lovely day :)

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Printable: Weekly Planner

Decided to make printables again because it’s pretty fun and helps a lot of people. This one includes an overview of the week, top 3 priorities, expenses, and a daily habit tracker. Hope this helps you organize your week and hopefully spend your days more efficiently :)

Download in my studyblr dropbox or google drive or individually here:

Blush overview / planner

Teal overview / planner

Grey overview / planner

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S T U D Y  P A C K  # 1

B Y  E I N T S E I N

Hey guys, my week has been pretty hectic but I made time to create a few printables that will hopefully help you with your school life. Click on the titles (links to the file on my Study Drive) to download them!

T A S K  T R A C K E R

To help you keep track of all your assignments, homework, projects, etc. Includes a progress bar that you can shade in according to how much of the assignment you’ve completed. You can also set a goal or expected score and compare it to your final score. I included fields for “date given” and “date due” so that you can prioritize and plan your tasks accordingly. I wanted to include a box to check when you’ve submitted the assignment because sometimes I complete the assignment but forget to submit it, or I’ve already submitted the assignment but panic because I thought I hadn’t done it yet. I couldn’t squeeze this into the sheet, but I think you could just put a tick beside the due date or something.

F O R M U L A  L I S T

For subjects that require you to memorize formulas, like physics, economics, math, etc. The left column is for the formula, while the right is for variables and their units, e.g. “v = u + at” would go on the left, while the right column would have something like “v: final velocity/ms-1; u: initial velocity/ms-1; a: acceleration/ms-2; t: time/s”.

H A B I T  T R A C K E R

31 columns and 16 rows to help you maintain your habits, e.g. drinking 8 glasses of water a day, exercising, journaling, etc.

 T E S T  T R A C K E R

Similar to what I have in my bullet journal in this post. I use it mainly to see the relationship between how much I study and how high I score on tests, but you can also use it to maintain your grades.

That’s all for now. Hope these printables help, and may the rest of your school year be well-organized! Oh, and feedback would be rad; I always appreciate it when I find out how I can improve my content. Have a great week :)

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Planning Printables

Printable Pack #3

Hey guys, summer break just started so I thought I’d make some more printables for y’all. These are based off of some of the tools/planning methods I used (such as in my bullet journal, etc.) that helped me get through my first year of college - hopefully they’ll be helpful for you guys, too!

Download them here

Hope you have an awesome summer!

xx jo

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a simple guide to two-minute rule✌️🍉

Ahoyyy, it’s werelivingarts! I thought summer would been chillax for me, but then I’ve been dealing with so much procrastination, mood swings and all-nighters 😅 Studyblr is not always about 100% productivity all the time really ~

Anyway, two-minute rule is simply just completing your simple tasks like getting water, cleaning up your desks or throwing away your tissue paper. Instead of putting them on your to-do list, finishing them right on spot will lessen your stress and help you to stay focused on bigger and more important tasks you need to do! Hope you find this one helpful 💚💜💙