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ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴍᴇʟʟ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴏꜰꜰᴇᴇ, ʙᴏᴏᴋꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ʟᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀ... ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ɢᴏᴏᴅ ᴄᴏʟᴏɢɴᴇ

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𝔰𝔬𝔣𝔱 𝔥𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔱, 𝔮𝔲𝔦𝔠𝔨 𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔡

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One day, all this late-night studying will pay off

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𝔪𝔦𝔡𝔫𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱 𝔭𝔞𝔤𝔢 𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔫𝔢𝔯

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It rained that day in August..

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study habits that actually work (and last) ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 .ᐟ

every semester i tell myself “this time i’ll stay on top of everything” and then two weeks later i’m drowning in assignments, living on caffeine, and wondering why i thought rewriting my entire notebook in pastel pens was a good use of time. sound familiar?? because same.

the truth is… most study tips online don’t stick because they’re either way too aesthetic to be practical or way too intense for a real human life. so let’s talk about what actually works: things that keep you consistent, not burned out. things you can start today.

stop planning to be perfect

this one hit me hard. i used to think good study habits meant perfectly timed sessions, color-coded notes, and no distractions. guess what? perfection = procrastination. when you make studying feel like this huge impossible task, your brain runs. so we’re doing the opposite.

1. start so small it feels silly

when i was struggling to focus, the only thing that helped was making the first step tiny. like, 10 minutes tiny. tell yourself: “i’m just gonna read one page” or “i’m just gonna open the doc and review for 10 minutes.”

2. make your space work for you

i used to study in bed because it felt cozy… and then i’d fall asleep. now i make my desk my study zone: clear surface, good lighting, and one cozy thing like a candle or plant so it doesn’t feel like a prison.

3. stop passive studying (it’s fake productivity)

i used to reread notes for hours and then wonder why i remembered nothing. active recall changed the game for me:

• make flashcards (anki is a lifesaver) • write questions for yourself and answer them without looking • teach the concept out loud like you’re explaining it to a friend • do practice problems if your subject has them

4. romanticize your study time

hear me out: vibes matter. i get more done when studying feels nice. so i: • make tea or iced coffee before i start • put on a lofi playlist or soft rain sounds • light a candle (lavender is my fave for focus)

5. make consistency the goal, not perfection

this one is huge: if you miss a study session, don’t spiral. don’t say “i’ll restart monday” and then ghost your books for a week. just pick up where you left off. even 20 minutes a day is better than a 5-hour cram once a week.

bonus: what saved me during exam season

• study with someone (quietly). it’s accountability without pressure. • use the two-minute rule: if something takes less than 2 minutes, do it now. • snacks + water near you = no “i’ll just grab something real quick” that turns into scrolling tiktok for an hour. • theme your days: monday = readings, tuesday = practice questions, etc. it keeps things from feeling random.

sample study flow that actually feels doable

morning (if possible) • 20 min review from yesterday • quick look at today’s deadlines

afternoon block • 40 min focused study • 5 min break • repeat once if needed

night (optional) • light review (flashcards, notes, or explaining concepts) • plan tomorrow’s priorities

this isn’t about studying all day. it’s about being consistent so you’re never starting from zero the night before an exam.

sorry this post is a bit longer but i hope it helps you ♡

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don’t forget to live for the hope of it all this month

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Study hard. Prove to yourself that you can get everything you ever wanted. Show everyone who ever doubted you how wrong they were.

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Poetry is the language of the soul

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Platonic relationships can be deeper and more intimate than romantic ones

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“The truth is rarely pure and never simple”

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A recent animation I did of one of my illustrations! Website | Instagram | Shop

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𝐹𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒾𝓈 𝒶 𝒹𝒶𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓇𝑜𝓊𝓈 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝒹…

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