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foxxcares · 2 years
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It is time to go and drink some water my lovelies!
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foxxcares · 2 years
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studying while neurodivergent big post
this post is mainly targeted at people who are at university/college and have a disorder that makes studying challenging (e.g. you experience executive dysfunction, perfectionism, concentration issues).
however. some of these tips might be useful in general, so I'm not going to stop anyone from following my advice even if they're neurotypical
preparing for class
in general: do it. prepare for your classes. it makes it more likely that you're actually going to show up (in my experience)
you don't have to read every single word of every single reading. read the introductions, the abstracts, the sub-headings, and the conclusion. you can go back and read the rest if it feels necessary
take notes while you read. they don't have to be pretty, it's just about keeping your brain engaged with what you're learning
bring all your notebooks into uni with you if possible! this way, there's nothing stopping you from procrastinating studying for one class by studying for another class (which is a fine and good thing to do)
most textbooks are available for free or for cheap in the depths of the internet or in a secondhand bookshop :)
things to keep in mind for being in class
uni is not high school. it's unlikely that a lecturer or tutor is going to get mad at you if you bring something to stim with (as long as it isn't super disruptive)
go to class! even if you haven't done the readings! going to class will give you access to class discussions and a general flow of ideas that will help you with your assignments
skipping class to do an assignment might feel like a good idea, but it's actually a very terrible idea. don't do it. it is not worth it
be honest with your classmates about what you're finding confusing. chances are that they'll either have a cool way to explain it, or they'll be just as confused (in which case, you may have just given them the courage to ask!)
you're allowed to just walk out early if you start to get overwhelmed. people won't judge you or call you out for it. it's okay to leave early
general studying tips
association is the name of the game! pair a certain song, smell, taste, or colour with each class, and be consistent with it. our memories are deeply tied to our senses, and this kind of association will help to remind your brain what class you're doing
don't do what looks pretty or sounds cool, do what works. if you like to listen to your lectures as if they're podcasts while you're doing the dishes... great! if you like to turn facts into puns... awesome! whatever works is good!
count yourself in. if you've been sitting around thinking "I need to do maths" for the past however long, trick your brain by saying out loud "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, MATHS!" and then GO
another cool brain trick is to tell yourself that you're only going to study for 10 minutes, or you're only going to read one chapter. this lowers the barrier to getting started, and will usually help you get into the flow and get at least something done
if body-doubling works for you, then do it! organise a day each week to meet up with a friend and study together! you'll both appreciate it
keep your phone in a different room from your studying gear
get one of those content keeper extensions on your computer, and get your best friend to set the password. this will protect you from the pull of Tumblr when you're meant to be reading about politics in Botswana or whatever
essays
read the question! read it again! highlight the important words in the question! read it out loud! and only THEN figure out how you're going to answer it
you can't edit a blank page. whack some words down. come back to them later. your first go does not have to be perfect
organise your notes by theme, not by which article gave you the idea. this will help you to turn notes into paragraphs with consistent arguments
cite as you go. take note of where you found each of your quotes. it is so much better this way, I promise
your essay plan only needs to make sense to you. lay out your plan however you like. again, it's better to have something on the page than nothing
make your essay writing timeline as if you know that disaster will strike the week of the due date. pretend that the due date is a week before it actually is. give yourself due dates for smaller parts of the assignment. whatever it takes to trick your brain into actually doing it ahead of time!!
use text to speech to catch grammar mistakes! hearing your essay read back out loud to you will make it easier to tell when something sounds wrong or bad or clunky
self-care advice
you won't do well on your exams if you're having several meltdowns a day, so you better be looking after your emotional health!!
eat three meals a day if you can. bring snacks with you everywhere. studying makes you hungry, and your brain needs the fuel. carrying around emergency muesli bars everywhere never hurt anyone
have a big water bottle and also carry it around with you everywhere. when you're studying, it can be easy to forget to keep your fluids up, but having your drink bottle on your desk can be a visual reminder to keep on drinking
STRETCH! stretch in between classes. stretch after taking lots of notes. you do not want to damage your arm muscles from typing/writing too much
don't abandon your hobbies during the semester if it is at all possible. don't sacrifice your weekend knitting or your early morning jog. those are the things that you enjoy, and they are the things that will keep you sane once the stress hits
sleep early, sleep often. all-nighters are not the way
this is kind of all I can think of at the moment! I hope at least something on this big long list is helpful for anyone who is studying at the moment. remember that your grades don't define you, and that you are more than just a student!
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foxxcares · 2 years
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foxxcares · 2 years
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autism is a cluster of symptoms because those are the visible, observable, and knowable components of it.
but autism is not “just a group of symptoms”. autism is a disability. autism is a literal difference in brain functioning. my brain looks different from other brains and works in different ways. it’s not a list of personality traits. it’s autism
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foxxcares · 2 years
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foxxcares · 2 years
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life is about treating yourself to tasty beverages and hanging out with your friends actually
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foxxcares · 2 years
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It is time to go and drink some water my lovelies!
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foxxcares · 2 years
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It is time to go and drink some water my lovelies!
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foxxcares · 2 years
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It is time to go and drink some water my lovelies!
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foxxcares · 2 years
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It is time to go and drink some water my lovelies!
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foxxcares · 2 years
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Take each day at a time, each moment before the next, and remember that you are whole and you are beautiful and you are not 'missing' anything.
In being disabled we have to take things slowly sometimes, build things up brick by brick.
And that is okay.
Sometimes we can find the most beauty in taking things slowly.
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foxxcares · 2 years
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"Tomorrow it will hurt a little bit less."
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foxxcares · 2 years
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Romanticise the here and the now.
Allow yourself to fall in love with the way the sunlight looks from your window if you can't get outside.
Allow yourself to adore the texture of blankets against your skin even if you can't get out of bed.
Allow yourself to indulge in the absence of light when you just can't turn on the light due to a migraine.
Romanticise the way you move, the way you talk, the way you live even if you can't do the 'normal' romanticised life.
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foxxcares · 2 years
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Its okay if some days you can't get out of bed, or have to take frequent breaks and naps throughout the day.
You aren't lazy in taking care of your physical and mental health.
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foxxcares · 2 years
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You will never run out of new things to love. People, music, books, places, food, movies, hobbies... Your entire life, you will keep finding new sources of joy.
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foxxcares · 2 years
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sometimes it’s enough that you got out of bed today.
sometimes it’s enough that you reached out to someone.
sometimes it’s enough that you had one meal or wrote one paragraph or brushed your teeth once.
when you’re in a hard spot, things feel a lot harder than they look. so I’m proud of you for taking whatever little step you took today.
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foxxcares · 2 years
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I have a small tip for people who want to record small things throughout the day (e.g. pain, thoughts, ideas, etc.)
This tip is to have a small lightweight bag (I like to use a bumbag) big enough to store an A6 notebook and pen that you can carry around with you.
I prefer to have something physical to remind me to record things more often.
And in using something like a bumbag it just clips around my waist and is incredibly lightweight and can wear it overtop my chunky sweaters and thick clothing.
I also use it to store my AirPods and usually a small bottle of Paracetamol even when just wandering around my house.
I hope tha this tip helps you guys!
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