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this is how you nip internalized self hatred in the bud

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college taking every penny they can from me

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Too cute not to share!

Hilarious Dog Snapchats That Are Impossible Not To Laugh At

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Tintin remembers what comes after 15.

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getting healthy as a student pt.1

Okay so this year I’ve been on a MISSION to get healthy since previously in year 9 through 10 I was developing extremely unhealthy eating habits and, was overweight, couldn’t perform in sport the way I wanted and was depressed. I know other people want advice as a young student trying to get healthy so here’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.

I stopped buying unhealthy foods. Honestly this meant doing my RESEARCH and finding out what is good for my body and what isn’t. Writing a shopping list specific to the meals I knew I was going to make during the week and STICKING to this list. 

I joined sports I liked In my case this was going to weekly squash training, going on runs and doing heaps of interval training in my bedroom when I was crushed for time with a heavy workload.

I replaced my granola bars with fruit Snacking is something I do! and something that helps me throughout the day but I realised that those protein/granola bars I was eating were LOADED with sugar and were truly not healthy for me! So I stopped buying them!

I found a couple recipes I loved and rotated them! It’s about finding alternatives to the things you love and replacing them! e.g. whenever im on my period I halve a wrap, put some pasta sauce and cheese on it and put it on the sandwich press and have that instead of pizza with a heap of veg on the side!! Every now and again I get a heap of new recipes and change it up!

I forgave myself and allowed myself to enjoy unhealthy foods This might sound counter intuitive to some but if I’m out with friends, I’ll buy chips and a salad!! I didn’t punish myself for enjoying these treats, it’s just something I ate! I remind myself that I don’t have these things often and move on!

I started walking places That local shopping centre you need to go to for some supplies? Walk there! Your school is only a 30 minute walk? Go for it! Or even just going for a walk for the sake of going for a walk! Stuff like that is not only good for the soul, it can VASTLY improve your metabolism!! 

I became calorie conscious This meant I became AWARE of how many calories I was eating and how many I should be eating. I don’t count calories by any means, I’m just aware. This helped me realise that by eating ‘clean’ I was actually only eating around 1100 calories which was WAYYYYYY under the amount I should be eating for how active I am so I was able to increase my calories and feel SO much more energetic

I started eating more protein So i’m ‘flexitarian’? I guess? I don’t eat meat but I sometimes eat fish when I’m in a bind and I rarely eat dairy. Increasing your protein will speed up your metabolism because the body expends more trying to digest it. I increased my protein by eating a source of protein in every meal, protein powder with breakfast, eggs with lunch and maybe dinner or even with tuna! You DEFINITELY don’t need meat in every meal, that’s not what I’m saying. In fact, eating meat in every meal is very bad for you! Find other ways of incorporating protein, whether it be with yoghurt, eggs or tofu!

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thank you.

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7 Ways to organize your laptop because we can always be a little more organized on our devices (including myself). 

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A version for tumblr that can be read without opening a new tab, since plenty of people would scroll past this story otherwise.

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hmm, dont wanna leave my study space but should probably go have a productive day at the library today

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Here are 5 tips on how you can ace this exam season! 

1.  The Pomodoro Method 

The pomodoro technique is to help manage time and limit distractions by studying in short but efficient bursts. This helps long term memory 

Study for 30 min intervals

After each interval take a 2-5 min break 

After 5 intervals take a 20 to 30 min break 

2. Memorizing Information

The most efficient way to memorize information is to focus and put all of your attention into what you need to memorize.

Read a hard copy of the material 

Write it down (at least) twice

Test yourself or have someone else test you

Practice speeches in front of a mirror to catch nervous habits

3. Sit At A Desk  

The bed should only be reserved for relaxation/sleep

When studying a person tends to associate that place with work and stress

If a person studies on their bed they are going to be able to get as much rest in bed as someone who studies at their desk

The best place to study is somewhere that is not a one’s bedroom 

4. Take Quality Notes (Outlining) 

If in a class sit in the front row 

Don’t write anything word for word; write in symbols 

Understand the lecture as you write and figure out a note taking method that works for you 

Rewrite notes if needed before an exam 

5. Learn to Read the Chapters

If possible highlight key information/terms 

Or put in sticky notes with thoughts/notes 

Read the chapter summary for a overall view (esp. right before a test)

Read the chapter then go back and take notes so you don’t get distracted as you read through

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Hello! My name is Ray! I have been tossing around the idea of starting my own studyblr/lawblr. I struggled a lot in high school due to health and family reasons, so I hope that my studyblr will be able to keep me focused while I’m in university (starting in September). I love the motivation in the studyblr community and hope to meet lots of people just as motivated as I am! Please dont be afraid of sending me a message or ask! I track #coffeeconvicts

About Me:

I speak English and Marathi; I’m studying French and Italian

I am born and raised in the Bay Area, CA

I’m going to Southern California for college

My undergrad major is Global business (w/ a prelaw pathway)

I am an extrovert and Slytherin

I am 18 y/o

Stuff I like:

Traveling: I have been to England, Singapore, Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Canada, and more! I love taking photos of the places I go. Please ask if you want to see any photos! This summer I am going to the Bahamas.  

Art: I sometimes take art commissions and doodle over everything. I love acrylics and digital art (adobe sketch and procreate). I have recently started to learn how to use watercolor. Art is one of my favorite ways to relax.

Business: I love learning about how businesses operate and how they solve problems that they run into. I also like to learn about the history of businesses and what lessons they have learned from their past.

Music: While studying I like to listen to Lindsey Sterling and Vivaldi. Other than that I like Kendrick Lamar, Bastille, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Jhene Aiko, and much more.

TV and Movies: How to Get Away With Murder, For the People, Grey’s Anatomy, Haikyuu, Young and Hungry, Yuri on Ice, New Girl, ASOUE, Criminal Minds, Marvel Movies, Moonlight, La La Land, Miraculous Ladybug, Lady Bird, etc.

Food: pizza, flan, garlic bread, tacos, enchilada, brownies

Study Supplies: Muji, Midliners, Pilot G2, Pilot Precise V5 RT, sticky notes, accordion folders

Colors: pastels, black, navy blue, wine red

Classes I’m taking:

AP Economics

AP Government

Finance w/ Business Applications

Business and Entrepreneurship

English Novel

AVID

Internships:

Human Resources

Marketing and Social Media

Goals of my studyblr/lawblr

Meet friends who willing to motivate each other

Create a blog to show my Journey to becoming a lawyer

Motivate myself to try my best and not give up

Get into my top 10 choices of law schools

People who inspire me:

@tbhstudying @studyblr @studydiaryofamedstudent @aou @pianoandstudy @slytherin-psych-studies @cuppa-studies @isthsnametakenyet @lawyerd @elkstudies @academiix @einstetic @milkteastudies @focusign @sootudying @lawblrstudyblr @lawblr @fightostudy @lawschoolruinedme @raisingg-the-bar @studyspiration @studyspiration-coffee @studyign @areistotle @emmastudies @moonshinestudies​ @aescademic​ @scholarly​

Please reblog of you are a studyblr I would love to be friends! Don’t be afraid to message or send me an ask!