#the academic validation is validating!!!!!!!!

[bunnnyyysssblogxo]

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[academicfever]

Day 4/100 days of Productivity

Log: 31 July 2025

upload project online

payment

go out for lunch

deep work session 3P

organize workspace

yoga b4 bed

call home

journal_mental health check

[thespoileddoll]

How to Be That Girl at School ˖ ᡣ𐭩 ⊹ ࣪

a guide.

Over the summer, people like to use their free time to be productive, get ahead in school, focus on their body, mind, and become their dream self! With back-to-school season approaching, it’s a great way to implement new teachings into your everyday life. Become that dream girl you aspire to be!

1. SHOW UP PUT TOGETHER (YES, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE TIRED!)

That girl ALWAYS avoids looking like she just rolled out of bed, even if she did. I live by the saying when you look your best, you feel your best! Help yourself out by putting on skincare, perfecting your body care, understanding and knowing how to do your hair, and putting on a nice outfit, even if it’s simple! You’re curating your presence and being intentional with how you present yourself.

Find your go-to style and master it. This includes:

a staple hairstyle (slick back, voluminous curls, cute blowout, or just simple silky nd’ straight hair)

signature makeup style (soft beat, clean girl, full glam, etc)

outfits that exude your overall vibe & aesthetic

Along with mastering your style, you must be organized and ready. Set out your outfit the night before, have your bag prepared and ready to go, and plan your hair and makeup. Avoid being in a rush to avoid looking like a rush! Waking up early prevents you from having zero time to get ready. You can’t expect to do your hair, makeup, and extra steps in your routine 30 minutes before school.

And of course, you’re not required to wear makeup, spend the most money for your hair, or be overly dressed up for school everyday. But still continue to make sure you look presentable! This can be done by doing your skincare, cleaning up your brows, making sure your hair is nicely done, having good hygiene, and putting on a nice outfit.

2. CUTE STATIONARY = GOOD GRADES

I swear by this!! Whenever school starts back up, no matter what, I’m getting cute stationary. Cute = pink (duh!!!). Ignoring the fact that 99% of my supplies are pink, the fact that it’s adorable nd’ pretty helps me become motivated to do the work. I always make sure to keep my bag + stationary the same vibe.

You don’t need to specifically get the color pink, but having stationary that you can look at and say “this is so cute!” should help you get that motivation! If you’re going to take notes, make them aesthetic. Color coded highlighters, matching notebooks and gel pens help create an experience. Here are some things on my wishlist:

baby pink composition notebooks

coach journals

vs pink notebooks

pink + purple gel pens

ted baker pencil pouch

leopard print pouch

pastel highlighter set

3. MAKE YOUR BAG A BOUTIQUE

School doesn’t have to feel boring when you have your own mini vanity inside of your bag! Of course we need the basic school essentials such as notebooks and pens, but when you look your best, you feel your best! Start treating your bag like it’s your own very glam room.

this school year, I’ll be using the adorable Coach tote instead of a regular backpack. I feel like tote bags give the luxe and spoiled vibe i give off. This is a general list of things you’ll see in your bag!

mini perfume

wipes + hand cream

beauty pouch: lipgloss, powder, lipliner, mini mirror, lip balm, spoolies, claw clips, hair ties

mini hairbrush

nail clippers + file

hair ties

hand sanitizer

feminine products

4. CREATE YOUR OWN RUNWAY

Have you ever watched a movie, specifically a chick flick, and watched that specific scene of the girl walking into a room? All eyes are on her. She just had her makeover sequence and she’s a whole new person. Nobody can tear her down. She’s on top of the world. You can feel like that same girl. Turn hallways into your very own runway. Walk like you own it! Even if you’re totally tired or not in the mood, don’t show people that. Have your head up high, shoulders back, and step with purpose. Walking with confidence makes you look and feel unstoppable. You don’t have to talk loud to own the room.

5. KEEP YOUR BUSINESS PRIVATE

You don’t need to post or comment everything that happens to you. And you DEFINITELY don’t want to tell everyone your next move. Let people wonder about you. Not everyone is your friend, and not everyone is going to be nice to you. don’t overshare. don’t over explain. Stay careful, think about what you’re going to say first, and go on!

This doesn’t mean that you have to completely separate yourself from everyone. Talk to those closest to you or who you can fully trust. If you want to make sure no one has classified information, write in a journal! Writing in a journal is a great way to keep information and thoughts to yourself to avoid over sharing. So remember this:

stay smart and calculated

think before you speak

take your time

put 100% into yourself

And that’s all! Keep working on yourself and you’ll become a dream girl. It takes time, and the journey is long, but your reinvention is worth the wait. ❤︎

[peglarpapers]

my enlightenment lit lecturer puts a poem up on her office door every thursday dedicated to a different person/event/thought she’s had that week and I GOT ONE 😭

[mindfulstudyquest]

gentle reminder you can rise up from everything. you can recreate yourself. nothing is permanent. you are not stuck. you have choices. you can think new thoughts. you can learn something new. you can create new habits. all that matters is that you decide today and never look back.

[chaoticaesthetician]

abnormally large trees please lend me some of your centuries worth of wisdom

[thewhimsicalarchives]

“it'll all be worth it in the end,"

[academicfever]

Day 5/100 days of Productivity Log: 1 Aug 2025 It's the moving day... I am dreading it... but lets hope for the best ...

deep work session 2P

move to a diff lab

yoga b4 bed

call home

journal_mental health check

upload project online

go out for lunch

[smart-macademia]

the key to surviving grad school (also maybe life but definitely grad school) is to pick a side quest every few months or so. something that brings you joy and that you can get better at over time, independent of whether or not your research or classes are going well. put your need for academic validation to use in a non-academic setting and everything will feel less dire and you will learn you are more than your work

[wastedmishhty]

[fictionalaffection]

academic success.

[anth3iareads]

the bitter taste of loneliness, but oh, the sweet taste of academic success

[mindfulstudyquest]

it gets easier. everyday, it gets a little easier, but you gotta do it everyday. that's the hard part. but i promise it gets easier.

[222cunty]

🍁

[study-diaries]

I will succeed. Not immediately. But definitely.

[glowettee]

✧˖° studying without suffering: how to actually enjoy learning (yes, it’s possible)

✧˖° let’s talk.

hey angels, it's mindy!

most people treat studying like a punishment. something to be endured, not enjoyed. it’s that thing you force yourself to do, like taking bitter medicine or running a mile in gym class. but what if that’s the reason you struggle with it?

the secret? you were never meant to hate learning.

somewhere along the way, school made it boring. maybe you had teachers who sucked the fun out of it. maybe you associate studying with stress, deadlines, and exhaustion. but learning is supposed to be exciting. when you actually enjoy it, everything changes. you focus longer, retain more, and (ironically) spend less time studying because your brain actually absorbs the information.

so, let’s fix it. let’s make studying something you want to do instead of something you suffer through.

✧˖° ➼ step 1: detach learning from school

(school & learning are not the same thing. stop letting school ruin your curiosity.)

the first mindset shift? realize that school does not own learning.

➼ school is about structure, deadlines, and tests. it’s designed to measure performance. ➼ learning is about curiosity, deep thinking, and exploration. it’s designed to expand your mind. and help you grow as a person.

if you’ve only ever studied because you had to, your brain associates it with pressure. break that pattern. find something outside of school that you actually like learning about. philosophy, psychology, art history, neuroscience, fashion design, whatever makes you curious.

even if it’s unrelated to your classes, it rewires your brain to see learning as an intrinsic activity, not just an obligation. once you enjoy learning in general, you can transfer that energy back into your studies.

✧˖° ➼ step 2: romanticize the process (but actually make it feel good)

("romanticizing studying" doesn’t mean just buying cute stationery. let’s go deeper.)

sensory association is everything. your brain links experiences to the way they feel physically. so if studying feels uncomfortable, you’ll avoid it. the solution? make it a luxurious experience for your senses.

✧ visuals → clean, minimalist desk, soft lighting, aesthetic study materials ✧ sound → rain sounds, classical piano, lo-fi beats (music that enhances focus) ✧ touch → cozy blankets, warm tea, smooth pens gliding over paper ✧ scent → vanilla candles, fresh coffee, the pages of an old book

this isn’t just about aesthetics. it’s neuroscience. when studying feels pleasurable, your brain stops resisting it.

✧˖° ➼ step 3: use high-dopamine study techniques

(forcing yourself to study the “normal” way is why you hate it.)

some study methods are literally designed to be boring. ditch them.

instead, try:

➼ blurting method: instead of passively reading, close your book and write down everything you remember. then check what you missed. (way more engaging than just re-reading notes.) ➼ dual-coding: mix visuals with text. draw tiny sketches next to your notes. turn concepts into mind maps. watch a video explaining a topic right after reading about it. ➼ pomodoro stacking: instead of the typical 25-minute study sprints, customize it. (ex: 50 min deep focus + 10 min break with an actual reward.) ➼ interleaving technique: mix subjects instead of block studying. it forces your brain to stay engaged.

stop making studying harder than it needs to be. find what works for you, and your brain will stop fighting it.

✧˖° ➼ step 4: make studying social (but in a smart way)

(because you’re not supposed to do this alone.)

studying alone for hours? miserable. but studying with others who are just as serious as you? instant motivation boost.

but instead of chaotic group study sessions where no one gets anything done, try:

✧ parallel studying: hop on facetime or join a study livestream. silent, focused, but together. ✧ teaching method: explain concepts to a friend. if you can teach it, you truly understand it. ✧ study accountability: check in with someone daily. send each other your study goals, no excuses.

even just knowing someone else is studying at the same time can trick your brain into feeling more engaged.

✧˖° ➼ step 5: shift your identity

("i hate studying" isn’t a personality trait. it’s a mindset problem.)

if you keep saying “i hate studying,” your brain will never enjoy it. change the narrative.

➼ instead of “i suck at studying,” try → “i’m learning how to study in a way that works for me.” ➼ instead of “i can’t focus,” try → “i’m training my brain to focus longer every day.” ➼ instead of “i don’t feel like it,” try → “i’m someone who gets things done, whether i feel like it or not.”

become the type of person who enjoys learning. once that becomes your identity, everything else follows.

✧˖° ➼ step 6: create emotional attachment to your goals

motivation dies when your goals feel distant and impersonal. if you’re studying just because you “have to,” it’s easy to procrastinate. but if you link it to something deeply personal, it becomes non-negotiable.

try this: visualize your future self. imagine the version of you who already achieved everything you want. who is she? what does she do? how does she study?

then, make it emotional. ✧ if you dream of getting into your dream school, print pictures of it. make a vision board. ✧ if you want financial freedom, imagine the luxury of never stressing over money. ✧ if you want to be respected in your field, remind yourself that your knowledge is your power.

when you make studying personal, it stops being a chore. it becomes a commitment.

✧˖° ➼ step 7: stop making everything harder than it needs to be

(struggling doesn’t mean you’re working harder. it just means you’re struggling.)

too many people study inefficiently because they think suffering = productivity. but studying smarter is always better than studying longer.

some ways to make it easier on yourself: ➼ use study apps → quizlet, pomdoro apps for focus, notion for organization ➼ summarize like you’re texting a friend → rewrite notes in your own words, no unnecessary fluff ➼ study in “levels” → don’t jump straight into deep studying. warm up with light review, then increase intensity ➼ take advantage of spaced repetition → stop cramming, your brain retains more when you review over time

efficiency = less stress, better results. don’t work harder than necessary.

✧˖° ➼ step 8: replace toxic productivity with high-performance habits

studying 10 hours in one night ≠ academic excellence. true high-achievers prioritize sustainability.

➼ quit glorifying exhaustion. taking breaks improves focus. it’s not laziness. ➼ learn when to walk away. if you’re zoning out, step away. 10 minutes of real focus > 2 hours of fake studying. ➼ protect your sleep. all-nighters don’t make you hardcore, they make you ineffective. your brain processes info while you sleep.

the goal isn’t to study the longest. it’s to study in a way that keeps your mind sharp and focused.

✧˖° ➼ step 9: master the “dopamine pull” method

instead of forcing motivation, use dopamine to your advantage.

➼ habit stacking → pair studying with something enjoyable (ex: study while drinking your favorite matcha) ➼ mini rewards → after finishing a chapter, reward yourself with something small but satisfying ➼ gamification → track progress like a video game. every completed task = a “level up”

your brain loves dopamine. give it reasons to associate studying with good feelings.

✧˖° ➼ step 10: let go of perfectionism (but keep high standards)

perfectionism leads to procrastination and burnout. instead of striving for flawless, aim for consistent excellence.

✧ done is better than perfect. stop rewriting notes 5 times. ✧ progress is the goal. each study session should move you forward, even if it’s small. ✧ your worth is not your grades. strive for success, but don’t let school define you.

when you release perfectionism, you actually start achieving more. keep your standards high, but don’t let them paralyze you.

✧˖° mindy’s personal tips

(things that helped me romanticize studying & actually make it enjoyable:)

➼ set a 5-minute timer. just start. most of the time, your brain stops resisting once you begin. ➼ don’t let study guilt ruin your breaks. rest is productive. ➼ have a “study fit.” i swear, dressing up just a little makes a difference. ➼ invest in one high-quality pen. something that glides effortlessly. small detail, huge difference. ➼ study in cafés, libraries, parks. switch locations to keep it interesting. ➼ make it ✧ cozy ✧. fuzzy socks, oversized sweaters, soft blankets. your comfort matters.

✧˖° homework: rewire your study experience

➼ for one of your study sessions this week, try at least two of the techniques above. ➼ write a short journal entry: how do you want to feel while studying? how can you make that happen? ➼ change just one thing about your study setup that makes it more enjoyable.

then come back & tell me. did studying feel better? (you can always message me or send me an ask in my inbox)