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So I have a 50min commute on the train to uni right. This leaves me with a good amount of time to nap, read through uni notes, write up lab reports...go on instagram *guilty is served*

Whatever I'm doing I'm listening to music on my headphones, which is always met with a friendly dose of anxiety.

Bon Appetite 

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An accurate description of what I got up to last weekend. 

This sickness bug has been travelling its way around uni and at some point it caught me.

Symptoms include: frequent coughing and occasionally cough up clear fluid, congestion but still only clear snot ect and finally nausea/vomiting. Along with usual fatigue.

Verdict: probably a virus since no signs of green gunk (despite what in the picture, this was used for pure contrast and gross out effect heh)

Treatment: take a sickie and dont go to uni. Lots of fluids, mostly hot lemon ginger tea. Some anti-congestants, panadol. SLEEP AND RESTORATION!

Also watched the greatest showman with my family for good measure :)

I'm not a doctor, if your sick please go see a real one.

Keep up those possi vibes!

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I really want an Instax printer

Like really really really realllllly badly want to get myself one

Then I can print photos off my phone there and then

But my phone camera doesn't work

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A brief description of what I do: featuring comments on the degree’s own little culture.

2nd Year biomedical science. 

Oh and by the way, if anyone in my course/classes sees my posts and thinks “oh well she's not studying as hard as i am, REAL biomed students ONLY study and we have no life..what a faker..that’s why she didn't get into pharm/optom/med”. Well homeskillet, i dont study on Sundays, its my day off in the week! It says so in the bible that we need sabbath and I'm going to use my hardly ever practised Christian beliefs to justify my actions! (This is all a joke btw, please dont hate my terrible sense in humour)

I'm not joking, unfortunately i have legit come across people with this attitude in my first year and this attitude is still lingering in some. Not to shit on people i don’t know, or even worse put generalisations on a degree. But like I'm not lying either. Never heard someone say that word for word, but if i had to summarise, well its a convenient use of comedy. And for the record, the course is FULL of amazing people with a passion for science and deserve 100% to get into the further courses like med. For those who did, i am genuinely happy for you and proud that the work paid off. 

I didn’t get into any of those courses because ( I didn't end up applying for med or optom in the first place) my grades weren't good enough - I tried my hardest,  was living on my own paying most expenses, had part-full time job which drained me, and the major factor: just a reflection of my intelligence. I have learned to get over this. Putting it in a cause and effect sort of lens helps me to prevent spiralling into despair and self pity. That can only last so long before it becomes a medical condition if you know what I'm saying. But just for clarification this isn't me saying “oh woah is me, my life sucked and nobody out there had it as bad as me”. I'm grateful for friends and family (financial and emotional) support. I'm grateful for the fact I have the option to move back home and quit the job that was literally digging my grave. Some people handle stress more than others. I’m grateful for having used to live close to uni in my first year and I'm so freaking grateful for those around me during that time.

Enough smoosh, I love what i’m doing. I still have the fear of what job will come out of this. But all i wanna do is work in a lab for the rest of my life, its what I'm good at. I wouldn’t make a good doctor ect. Hard pill to swallow *badoom tsh* but I'm glad I was told sooner than later and i had the time over the holidays to ~find myself~. It sounds so cheesy to say that but in retrospect, I have changed so much and its something I wouldn’t realise until it happened. I'm not 100% grown up but i feel different from when i was a fresher than i do now. And its worth it. Growing up is scary because it doesn't have a definitive measure, no checklist, because it's a process that is constant. People change and thats ok. Views change, dreams will change and life isn’t linear. This new perspective was brought to you by 1st year of uni, moving out from home and some truely amazing words from my grandad - some good philosophy from his work in bible college and church, which was hard to take in when you feel like there's no direction and your lost.

This turned into a super emotional long post which I didn't expect it to be. It feels so good to finally have processed everything. I didn't expect to cry so soon, but a happy cry. A hope, finally a glimmer of hope!

Thank you to my grandad who unknowingly saved me. 

This too shall pass

There's a plan

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My official introduction of myself to the tumblr community:

Um...uh..*taps microphone causing uneasy feedback noise*..ahh haha hi

I have actually had this account for a while but havn’t posted anything yet. But I’ve had the urge to have some creative outlet to equilibrate the piles of rote learning. 

Get it? Chemistry joke?? Haha I'm so funny *insert self loathing*

This is also the second attempt at uploading this, and what i wrote before was so much better and it sooo anoy-ahoy-ing that i lost it.

I never know what to add to introductions. Other people may tend to do one of those questionaire facts about me things, but i can never find ones that i like. So I decided to show you what i look like pretty much Monday-Friday (my outfits may ~slightly~ differ on weekends). 

I'm also making a promise to myself to upload at least once a week. Just something for myself. And others if anyone crosses this one tumblr account that has no ongoing theme, in a sea of many greater blogs!

I think as far as 1st posts go, this wasn't too shabby.

Keep them pozzy vibes spreading!

Edit:

I forgot to add. I may not be super active but I'm still friendly :) feel free to send any messages, asks, (comments? *i don’t know how this platform works*) or general interaction is encouraged, dont be shy! I'd love to be part of “the tumblr” .. oh jeez I'm sounding like someone who just discovered the internet. I'm young and hip I swear! 

Saying that, i don’t expect anything either haha

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reblog if it’s 100% okay for your followers to message you and tell you how productive they’ve been or how they aced a final exam or even just talk about their new study supplies 

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7 Things to Quit

1. Getting your self esteem from others.

2. Constantly attacking and putting yourself down.

3. Thinking that others are better than you.

4. Expecting things to not turn out well.

5. Living in the past.

6. Fearing the future.

7. Being afraid of change.

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my hot take as someone who has experienced the lowest of lows in terms of severe depression and anxiety and executive dysfunction: the whole “not everyone is neurotypical karen” mindset is legitimately damaging and destructive and ultimately will make you feel worse and more isolated

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studying playlists

Hi everyone, I wanted to share the Spotify playlists that I use when studying, and for those of you who don’t have Spotify I also included some Youtube channels that I find helpful and constantly listen to. I tried to say which playlists I think would suit learners with different focus issues. I hope this is helpful to you all :)

Keep reading

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hey, everyone!! because this community has so much to offer in the way of advice, i decided to compile some of my favorite posts so they’re easily accessible and they can help all of you guys :))

(these are all original content from amazing studyblrs and i claim credit for none)

+general school advice

everything you need masterpost for students

everything you need to succeed in school

things top students do

ultimate school masterpost

university success tips

5 things to do at the end of a semester

+notetaking

a guide to the cornell note-taking system

annotating books

guide to pretty notes

how to effectively take notes

how to take notes

how to take notes from a textbook

mindmaps

notebook organization

notetaking system

notetaking 101

taking lecture notes

tips for notetaking

+organization

how to keep your school bag organized

how to organize

student organization tips

+printables

form your habits

printables masterlist

5 page study & revision planner

+studying

all-nighters

behind in school? get back on track in one day

exam masterpost

finals week masterpost

finals week masterpost 2

find your study spot

guide to happy(ish) revision

guide to kicking booty on exams

homemade textbook studying

homework completion tips

how to go through your readings

how to highlight

how to study

how to study (from the lazy perspective)

lazy study tips

online tools for studying

secret study tips

study tips for auditory, visual, and tactile learners

study tips masterpost

study tips review

study tips to actually get shit done

the 5-day study plan

tips on staying focused

5 things to do the morning of an exam

8 tips on getting started

2015 uni study tips

+supplies/stationery

journal & planner masterpost

journal/sketchbook resource masterpost

supply masterlist w/ reviews

another supply masterlist

studyblr alternatives (inexpensive stationery)

7 school supplies that make studying easier

+time management & productivity

how to beat laziness

how to manage time through post-it notes

how to stick to your schedule

productivity tips

time + task management

timeful

the science of procrastination and how to beat it

+writing

how to actually write an essay in an actual nutshell

how to: lab report

how to organize essay notes

how to plan and write literature papers

how to write an essay

+self-care

getting a good night’s sleep

how to relax before studying

5 things to do to enjoy life

+misc

friendly reminders

how to learn languages

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101 self care ideas for when it all gets too much

1. Have a good, long, body-shaking cry.

2. Call a trusted friend or family member and talk it out.

3. Call in sick. Take comp time if you can. Take a mental health day.

4. Say no to extra obligations, chores, or anything that pulls on your precious self-care time.

5. Book a session (or more!) with your therapist.

6. Dial down your expectations of yourself at this time. When you’re going through life’s tough times, I invite you to soften your expectations of yourself and others.

7. Tuck yourself into bed early with a good book and clean sheets.

8. Watch a comforting/silly/funny/lighthearted TV show or movie.

9. Reread your favorite picture and chapter books from childhood.

10. Ask for some love and tenderness from your friends on social media. Let them comment on your post and remind you that you’re loved.

11. Look at some some really gorgeous pieces of art.

12. Watch Youtube videos of Ellen DeGeneres and the adorable kids she has on her show.

13. Look at faith-in-humanity-restoring lists from Buzzfeed.

14. Ask for help. From whoever you need it – your boss, your doctor, your partner, your therapist, your mom. Let people know you need some help.

15. Wrap yourself up in a cozy fleece blanket and sip a cup of hot tea.

16. Breathe. Deeply. Slowly. Four counts in. Six counts out.

17. Hydrate. Have you had enough water today?

18. Eat. Have you eaten something healthy and nourishing today?

19. Sleep. Have you slept 7-9 hours? Is it time for some rest?

20. Shower. Then dry your hair and put on clothes that make you feel good.

21. Go outside and be in the sunshine.

22. Move your body gently in ways that feel good. Maybe aim for 30 minutes. Or 10 if 30 feels like too much.

23. Read a story (or stories) of people who overcame adversity or maybe dealt with mental illness, too. (I personally admire JK Rowling’s story.)

24. Go to a 12-Step meeting. Or any group meeting where support is offered. Check out church listings, hospital listings, school listings for examples.

25. If you suspect something may be physiologically off with you, go see your doctor and/or psychiatrist and talk to them. Medication might help you at this time and they can assist you in assessing this.

26. Take a long, hot bath, light a candle and pamper yourself.

27. Read these inspirational quotes.

28. Cuddle someone or something. Your partner. A pillow. Your friend’s dog.

29. Read past emails/postcards/letters etc. from friends and family reminding you of happier times.

30. Knit. Sculpt. Bake. Engage your hands.

31. Exhaust yourself physically – running, yoga, swimming, whatever helps you feel fatigued.

32. Write it out. Free form in a journal or a Google doc. Get it all out and vent.

33. Create a plan if you’re feeling overwhelmed. List out what you need to do next to tackle and address whatever you’re facing. Chunk it down into manageable and understandable pieces.

34. Remember: You only have to get through the next five minutes. Then the next five. And so on.

35. Take five minutes to meditate.

36. Write out a list of 25 Reasons Why You’ll Be OK.

37. Write out a list of 25 Examples of Things You’ve Overcome or Accomplished.

38. Write out a list of 25 Reasons Why You’re a Good, Lovable Person.

39. Write out a list of 25 Things That Make Your Life Beautiful.

40. Sniff some scents that bring you joy or remind you of happier times.

41. Ask for support from friends and family via text if voice-to-voice contact feels like too much. Ask them to check in with you via text daily/weekly. Whatever you need.

42. Lay down on the ground. Let the earth/floor hold you. You don’t have to hold it all on your own.

43. Clean up a corner of a room of your house. Sometimes tidying up can help calm our minds.

44. Ask yourself: What’s my next most immediate priority? Do that. Then ask the question again.

45. Read some poetry. Rumi, Hafiz, Mary Oliver are all excellent.

46. Take a tech break. Delete or deactivate social media if it feels too triggering right now.

47. Or maybe get on tech. If you’ve been isolating maybe even interacting with friends and family online might feel good.

48. Go out in public and be around others. You don’t have to engage. But maybe go sit in a coffee shop or on a bench at a museum and soak up the humanity around you.

49. Or if you’re feeling too saturated with contact, go home. Cancel plans and tend to the introverted parts of yourself.

50. Ask friends and family to remind you that things will be OK and that what you’re feeling is temporary.

51. Put up some Christmas lights in your bedroom. They often make things more magical.

52. Spend a little money and treat yourself to some self-care and comfort. Maybe take a taxi versus the bus. Buy your lunch instead of forcing yourself to pack it. Buy some flowers that delight you.

53. Make art. Scribble with crayons. Splash some watercolors. Paint a rock. Whatever. Just create something.

54. Go wander around outside in your neighborhood and take a look at all the lovely houses and the way people decorate their gardens. Delight in the diversity of design.

55. Go visit or volunteer at your local animal rescue. Pet some animals.

56. Look at photos of people you love. Set them as the wallpaper of your phone or laptop.

57. Create and listen to a playlist of songs that remind you of happier times.

58. Read some spiritual literature.

59. Scream, pound pillows, tear up paper, shake your body to move the energy out.

60. Eat your favorite, most comforting foods.

61. Watch old Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood videos online.

62. Turn off the lights, sit down, stare into space and do absolutely nothing.

63. Pick one or two things that feel like progress and do them. Make your bed. Put away the dishes. Return an email.

64. Go to a church or spiritual community service. Sit among others and absorb any guidance or grace that feels good to you.

65. Allow yourself to fantasize about what you’re hoping or longing for. There are clues and energy in your reveries and daydreams that are worth paying attention to.

66. Watch Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response videos to help you calm down and fall asleep at night.

67. Listen to monks chanting, singing Tibetan bowls or nature sounds to help soothe you.

68. Color in some adult coloring books.

69. Revisit an old hobby. Even if it feels a little forced, try your hand at things you used to enjoy and see what comes up for you.

70. Go to the ocean. Soak up the negative ions.

71. Go to the mountains. Absorb the strength and security of them.

72. Go to the forest. Drink in the shelter, life and sacredness of the trees.

73. Put down the personal help books and pick up some good old fashioned fiction.

74. Remember: Your only job right now is to put one foot in front of the other.

75. Allow and feel and express your feelings – all of them! – safely and appropriately.Seek out help if you need support in this.

76. Listen to sad songs or watch sad movies if you need a good cry.

77. Dance around wildly to your favorite, most cheesy songs from your high school years.

78. Put your hands in dirt. If you have a garden, go garden. If you have some indoor plants, tend to them. If you don’t have plants or a garden, go outside. Go to a local nursery and touch and smell all the gorgeous plants.

79. If you want to stay in bed all day watching Netflix, do it. Indulge.

80. Watch or listen to some comedy shows or goofy podcasts.

81. Look for and Google up examples of people who have gone through and made it through what you’re currently facing. Seek out models of inspiration.

82. Get expert help with whatever you need. Whether that’s through therapy, psychiatry, a lawyer, clergy, let those trained to support you do it.

83. Educate yourself about what you’re going through. Learn about what you’re facing, what you can expect to feel, and how you can support yourself in this place.

84. Establish a routine and stick to it. Routines can bring so much comfort and grounding in times of life that feel chaotic or out of control.

85. Do some hardcore nesting and make your home or bedroom as  cozy and beautiful and comforting as possible.

86. Get up early and watch a sunrise.

87. Go outside and set up a chair and watch the sunset.

88. Make your own list of self-soothing activities that engage all five of your senses.

89. Develop a supportive morning ritual for yourself.

90. Develop a relaxing evening ritual for yourself.

91. Join a support group for people who are going through what you’re going through. Check out the listings at local hospitals, libraries, churches, and universities to see what’s out there.

92. Volunteer at a local shelter or hospital or nursing home. Practice being of service to others who may also be going through a tough time.

93. Accompany a friend or family member to something. Even if it’s just keeping them company while they run errands, sometimes this kind of contact can feel like good self-care.

94. Take your dog for a walk. Or borrow a friend’s dog and take them for a walk.

95. Challenge your negative thinking.

96. Practice grounding, relaxation techniques.

97. Do something spontaneous. Walk or drive a different way to work. Order something new off the menu.Listen to a Spotify playlist of new songs.

98. Work with your doctor, naturopath or nutritionist to develop a physical exercise plan and food plan that will be supportive to whatever you’re facing right now.

99. Pray. Meditate. Write a letter to God/The Universe/Source/Your Higher Self, whatever you believe in.

100. As much as you can, please try and trust the process.

101. Finally, please remember, what you’re going through right now is temporary. It may not feel like that from inside the tough time you’re in, but this too shall pass and you will feel different again someday. If you can’t have faith in that, let me hold the hope for you