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This is why we have to talk about the Holocaust so damn much. Because if we don’t, people forget. As a descendant of survivors, this absolutely terrifies me.

In the 1920s, German was one of the best places in the world to be a Jew. In the 1940s, Germany was exterminating 6 million. That’s not a lot of time in the grand scheme of things. It’s shocking how quickly things can turn disastrous for us if we are unprepared and if those around us allow hatred to metastasize in the culture.

Today is Yom HaShoah, the day of mourning and remembrance of the Holocaust for Jewish people. We must retell this history to future generations, just as we retell the story of the Exodus and Esther. 

You who live safe In your warm houses, You who find, returning in the evening, Hot food and friendly faces:

Consider if this is a man Who works in the mud Who does not know peace Who fights for a scrap of bread Who dies because of a yes or a no. Consider if this is a woman, Without hair and without name With no more strength to remember, Her eyes empty and her womb cold Like a frog in winter.

Meditate that this came about: I commend these words to you. Carve them in your hearts At home, in the street, Going to bed, rising; Repeat them to your children,

Or may your house fall apart, May illness impede you, May your children turn their faces from you.

- Primo Levi

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Why do women need a whole day about them?

Because, F. Scott Fitzgerald plagiarized his wife, Zelda’s work and used it in The Great Gatsby along with his other books.

Because, black women, let alone any women, were not aware of the great contributions Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson made towards NASA and the space program.

Because the current president of the United States is pretty much a self proclaimed ‘pussy grabber’.

Because doctors (both men and women) are only NOW seeming to realize that women patients cannot be treated based on male patient information.

Because basic products cost more for women than they do for men.

Because feminine hygiene products are taxed.

Because Ada Lovelace wrote instructions for the first computer program in the mid-1800s and I had no idea.

Because Renee Richards existed before Kaitlyn Jenner and she fought policy in the NY Supreme Court, but she doesn’t get talked about.

Because Marsha P Johnson was basically removed from a movie about the Stonewall riots.

Because there STILL aren’t decent pockets in most women’s clothes.

Because Maria TallChief founded the Chicago ballet, but I’m sure most young girls who dream of being a ballerina don’t know about her.

Because Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe were amazing artists and people, but they weren’t the only female painters in history.

Because men are still determining how and when my body should and can be used and function.

Should I go on?

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HERMIONE GRANGER (Harry Potter): Read as much as you can about the subjects that you’re studying.

ELLE WOODS (Legally Blonde): Take as many past exams as possible.

SPENCER HASTINGS (Pretty Little Liars): Sometimes you have to make yourself study, even though you aren’t in the right headspace.

CHER HOROWITZ (Clueless): Don’t be afraid to talk to your professor about a grade that you think is unfair, or about something you believe has been misgraded.

RORY GILMORE (Gilmore Girls): Set goals for yourself and go after them.

ALEX DUNPHY (Modern Family): Be prepared for anything.

CADY HERON (Mean Girls): If you’re really struggling with a subject, think about getting a tutor.

ANNIE EDISON (Community): Form a study group.

GABRIELLA MONTEZ (High School Musical): It’s possible to be involved in extracurriculars and still get good grades, as long as you find the right balance.

SERENA VAN DER WOODSEN (Gossip Girl): Sometimes the best learning is hands-on. Do something yourself or pursue an internship in your field.

JOAN CLARKE (The Imitation Game): Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Prove them wrong.

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Abuse:

Domestic Violence and Abuse

Help for Abused and Battered Women

Help for Abused Men

Child Abuse and Neglect

Elder Abuse and Neglect

ADHD:

ADHD in Children

ADHD Parenting Tips

ADHD and School

Teaching Students with ADHD

ADHD Treatment in Children    

ADHD Tests and Diagnosis            

ADHD Medications

Adult ADHD                    

Coping Tips for Adult ADHD                  

Treatment for Adult ADD/ADHD                  

Adult ADHD and Relationships

Addictions:

Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse                  

Alcohol Recovery                                                        

Drug Abuse and Addiction                                      

Drug Addiction Recovery                        

How to Quit Smoking                                  

Substance Abuse and Mental Illness                

Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling                  

Internet and Computer Addiction

Anxiety:

Anxiety Disorders and Anxiety Attacks

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)                

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)                                      

Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder                    

Phobias and Fears                                        

Social Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobias                    

Therapy for Anxiety Disorders                                      

How to Stop Worrying                    

Anxiety Medication

Autism:

Autism Spectrum Disorders                    

Autism Symptoms and Early Signs                    

Helping Children with Autism                                      

Autism Behavior Problems

Bipolar:

Bipolar Disorder Signs and Symptoms                    

Bipolar Disorder Treatment                    

Bipolar Support and Self-Help                                        

Helping a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder                  

Bipolar Medication Guide

Depression:

Depression Symptoms                    

Depression Self-Help                  

Depression Treatment                                      

Antidepressants Helping a Depressed Person                                

Postpartum Depression                    

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)                                                          

Depression in Women Depression in Men                                      

Depression in Older Adults                  

Teen Depression: For Parents              

Teen Depression: For Teens

Eating Disorders:

Anorexia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment                    

Bulimia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Help

Binge Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Help              

Eating disorder treatment and self-help                        

Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery: Tips and Strategies for Overcoming Anorexia and Bulimia

 Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder: Advice for Parents, Family Members, and Friends

Emotional Eating: How to Recognize and Stop Emotional Eating

Family & Divorce:

Children and Divorce                    

Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents                    

Step-Parenting and Blended Families                                        

Coping with a Breakup or Divorce

Grief & loss:

Coping with Grief and Loss                    

Supporting a Grieving Person                  

Coping with Pet Loss                                        

Coping with a Breakup or Divorce                    

Saying Goodbye: Terminal Illness

Personality disorders:

Borderline PersonalityDisorder

Helping Someone with a Borderline Personality Disorder    

Finding a Therapist Who Can Help You Heal                  

Emotional and Psychological Trauma

PTSD/Trauma:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)                  

PTSD in Veterans                    

Traumatic Stress                                      

Emotional and Psychological Trauma                    

Helping Someone with PTSD                                      

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Relationships:

Relationship Help                    

How to Make Close Friends                    

How to Find Lasting Love                                    

Fixing Relationships with Humor                  

Attachment and Adult Relationships                                      

Effective Communication                    

Conflict Resolution Skills                                      

Nonverbal Communication                  

Anger Management

Schizophrenia:

Understanding Schizophrenia                    

Schizophrenia Treatment                                                          

Helping Someone with Schizophrenia                    

Substance Abuse and a Mental Disorder

Sleep:

How to Sleep Better                    

How Much Sleep Do You Need?                  

How to Stop Snoring                    

Sleeping Pills and Natural Sleep Aids                                      

Can’t Sleep?                  

How to Sleep Well as You Age                                                                  

Sleep Disorders and Sleeping Problems                    

Sleep Apnea                                        

Narcolepsy                    

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Stress:

Stress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes                    

Stress at Work                    

Job Loss and Unemployment Stress                  

Caregiver Stress and Burnout                    

Preventing Burnout                                      

Stress Management                    

Stress Relief in the Moment                    

Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief                    

How to Practice Yoga and Tai Chi                    

12 Ways to Reduce Stress with Music

Suicide Prevention:

Suicide Help                    

Suicide Prevention                                        

Depression Symptoms and Warning Signs                    

Dealing with Depression                                      

Dealing with Bullying                  

Dealing with Cyberbullying

Teen Issues:

Teenager’s Guide to Depression                    

Cutting and Self-Harm                    

Dealing with Bullying                      

Dealing with Cyberbullying                                                          

Suicide Help                    

Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse                    

Drug Abuse and Addiction                  

Overcoming Loneliness and Shyness                                                        

Help for Parents of Troubled Teens            

Parents’ Guide to Teen Depression                  

Suicide Prevention

Work & career:

Finding Meaningful Work                    

Job Networking                    

Interviewing                    

Volunteering                                        

Stress at Work                    

Preventing Burnout                    

Job Loss and Unemployment

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Okay, so you’ve been called smart all your life. As a kid, you were one of the smartest in your class. Maybe you could read at a much higher level than your peers, or you could fly through multiplication drills like they were nothing. Then, you get to high school and suddenly you’re surrounded by lots of people who were ‘gifted kids’. None of what made you ‘special’ seems all that important now. Your work is actually challenging, and it’s actually requiring effort.

If you’re experiencing this, just know that so many students have gone through the same thing. Maybe it happens in high school, maybe college. But a lot of us who were considered gifted as kids suddenly run into this and it challenges our entire identity. It can be paralyzing, but it’s 100% possible to overcome it and succeed! I’ve compiled a few tips for ex-gifted kids dealing with impostor syndrome and self-doubt. I’m not a therapist, psychologist, or any sort of education expert. I’m just speaking to my own experiences, and I welcome any input from others who have insight into this as well!

1. Understand that working hard does not mean you aren’t intelligent. If something doesn’t come naturally to you, that’s not a reason to give up. Believing that people can do things “just because they were born with a talent for it” is only going to hurt you. It’s not true! People may have natural aptitudes for things, but hard work is involved even for the smartest or most talented people. You are capable of learning anything, and you don’t have to be “good at it” right away to do so.

2. Comparison will kill you. You are your only competition. Focusing on how you rank with other students, and comparing yourself to your classmates is going to exhaust you. By focusing on others, you can’t put your full energy into focusing on your work and yourself. You belong. Even if you struggle with your work, you belong. Focus on your own self-improvement and doing your best.

3. Don’t focus on the goal, focus on your current actions. If you’re always thinking about the future, and about whether you’ll get into that school or that program or win that award or get that scholarship, you’re not using that time to get work done. Don’t worry about college applications, just do your homework. Focus on what you are doing now to reach your goals so you can apply to schools with confidence later.

4. Your grades may not reflect intelligence, but they do reflect work ethic. Don’t let others convince you that grades mean nothing. They sure as hell mean a lot to colleges, and thinking that you should “reject the current education system” is not going to harm anyone but yourself. If you don’t feel like you’re learning anything in your high school classes, that’s all the more reason to want to get into a university that will challenge you. If you put effort into your work, it will not let you down. Your hard work will be reflected on your transcript. Don’t lose focus.

5. Talk to someone. Let people know if you’re struggling. It can be hard to feel like you aren’t allowed to identify as “smart” or to feel pressure to constantly compete and improve. I went to a highly competitive high school that pushed kids to cope in dangerous ways. This is not healthy and not okay. If you’re feeling overwhelmed you need to find healthy coping mechanisms. Speak with someone you trust and don’t let yourself spiral. Don’t try to self medicate. Your well being is always more important than your grades. Period.

6. Enjoy yourself. School may seem like hell, and you may feel like it will never end and you’ll always be stressed and worried. But high school is only four years, and you can do things during that time that you probably won’t ever again. Take advantage of things that seem fun, even if people think they’re nerdy or weird. Try and remind yourself that you’re lucky to have your education and you have the power to do great things with it. Don’t lose sight of your own ability and your bright future!

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013119 / watchlist n wishlist for the year!! let’s get it

ig: s.tu6y

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12.02.2019 ft. last week’s spread

🎵 now playing: hope world by j-hope

my sophomore year in university starts in 6 days after a three-month long break, so it’s finally time to start getting prepared for it! therefore, i got myself my trusty iced americano and went down to my favorite spot near campus. i was planning out the classes i’m taking this semester and boy is it gonna be a tough one. so many readings ahead help me gay lord. time management is going to have to be the key this semester, since i now have a half-time job too to add to uni. still, i miss the buzz of uni and i missed my campus. call me a nerd, but i’m excited to get back into doing the thing i love the most 🤓

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small ways to be a better person ✨

wait for someone if u notice they’re falling behind

if you have a moment of admiration or love for someone, say it out loud

give random song recs and send them things that made u think of them

be as kind to yourself as you are to others

be more aware of your surroundings and help people who seem to need help

if someone gets interrupted, ask what they were going to say

try to step inside someone’s shoes instead of judging them or labeling them

don’t say hurtful things especially if it’s not constructive

say “I love you” more often and spend more time with people you love

make sure everyone in the group is included

make someone’s day better by smiling at everyone you see and maybe saying hello

ask if someone is okay if you notice that they’ve been distant

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where! has! my! passion! gone! I had it abundantly when I was a child, and I must have dropped it along the way, but I cannot figure where!

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looking for smaller/new studyblrs to follow!

I’m new myself and I think it would be really nice to start following each other!! We can totally relate on a lot since we’re all growing, so like/reblog so I can follow you!

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Please like or reblog if you are into at least one of these classic rock bands:

Led Zeppelin

Black Sabbath

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

Queen

Pink Floyd

AC/DC

Deep Purple

Van Halen

ZZ Top

Boston

Scorpions

Kansas

Eagles

The Doors

Guns n’ Roses

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the spread for the beginning of february

i might post more of my bullet journal in the future...

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reminder to self:

it is alright to not be alright. it is alright to take the time to take care of yourself. it is alright to put yourself first. it is alright to feel.

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jupiter/neptune

tag yourself: the solar system

mercury: the leader, athletic, friendly, summer vibes, always making plans for the group, organized, impatient, wine lover, reads in their free time

venus: the pretty friend, instagram famous, watches cartoons, very kind, loves skirts and dresses, smart, horrible at money management

earth: the young friend, wears flower crowns, fashionable, probably short as heck, clumsy, lovable, kind of sad inside, idolizes their friends

mars: the mysterious friend, reads comic books, prefers summer over winter, messy hair, lipstick stains on every cup, gardens

jupiter: the mom/dad friend, protective, always drinking but never hungover, loves the outdoors, very patient, has a bad temper if you cross them, collects something

saturn: the powerful friend, will be president someday probably, you want to raid their wardrobe, always has good advice, bad at cooking, loves movies

uranus: the quiet friend, kind of introverted, always laughing, tags you in memes all the time, lurks in the group chat but never responds, dog lover

neptune: the aesthetic friend, doesn’t care what people think, loves art, owns 395754 pairs of jeans, reckless driver, always want to go somewhere

pluto: the smol friend, always busy, loves their friends (will fight for their friends), boy/girl crazy, bottles up their feelings, can never make up their mind, huge smile

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annotating a sample critical analysis sample for art...even though im sick (hence the tissues)

stay healthy everyone!

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so i have seem to have contracted a small cold, and all my baby brother wants to do is help me.

i swear he’s too pure for this world.