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“ I almost stopped believing that I can love, and then you came, it has made all the difference”

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Snipnets on Why Men Love Bitches

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“Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have.” - Doris Mortman

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20 important study skills/tips i’ve learned from my professors

1. start studying a week before every quiz/test. seriously.

2. watch youtube videos/ted talks on the topics you are learning about.

3. get lots of sleep! sleep helps you process the day’s events, including what you learned.

4. write out your notes. it’s proven that handwritten notes help you learn better than typed out notes.

5. don’t just read what your professor gives you. find academic journals, books, etc. that correspond with your subjects.

6. read the news! especially in the social sciences/humanities, connecting concepts with current events helps you understand and process more easily.

7. exercise! this doesn’t have to be going on runs or lifting weights, it could even just be going for a 20 minute walk. just get your blood pumping, it’ll help you focus.

8. study at your desk. it may be tempting to study in bed, but your brain connects your bed with sleep, so you’ll get tired more quickly.

9. reviewing notes doesn’t have to be something you sit down and do for an hour. skim through them and test your memory while eating breakfast!

10. expand your study time throughout the day to avoid burnout. for example, rather than studying for 5 hours straight, study for an hour here and there in between your activities.

11. make your notes organized and easy to read, but not distracting. bright colors and flashy notes may seem better, but can sometimes distract from the purpose of the notes.

12. use apps such as quizlet. this way, you can go through definitions while waiting in lines or walking to class.

13. it’s more important to know concepts rather than facts. for example, you should be able to take what you know and apply it to different situations, not just the situation the textbook gives you.

14. just because the professor doesn’t require you to read textbook, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. it helps explain concepts in a different way than your professor, and a lot of times hearing two different explanations for the same concept helps you understand it.

15. read in advance. read the textbook before your professor begins going over the chapter, so when he/she does, you can easily follow what they are saying.

16. do any extra credit work that comes your way. even if you don’t need the extra boost now, you might later.

17. go to class!! if you always skip class and show up at office hours completely lost on the concepts, they’ll laugh in your face. they’ll take you 100x more seriously if you show up.

18. however, if you are sick, take a day off. it’s more beneficial to you in the long run. 

19. learn how to say “no”. if you have an 8 am the next day, don’t stay out until midnight with your friends. 

20. don’t stress too hard over quizzes. if you expect them to go horribly, they will. you got this.

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Learning how to study:

Understand that studying is not the same as doing homework.

Create a study plan.

Making a timetable.

Have a good study space.

Manage your time.

Guide to bullet journals.

How to prioritise tasks

A guide to different planners

Apps for scheduling

Take effective notes.

Guide to note taking.

Taking Notes that Work (article by Dustin Wax)

Colour coding your notes

Taking lecture notes visual (by strive-for-da-best)

Getting the most from lectures

An example of Cornell notes (by overmycoldcoffee)

Read text before and after class.

SQ3R Reading

Study smart.

Guide to studying with mindmaps

Visual guide to mindmaps

The Pomodoro technique

Feynman Technique

How to Hermione the Shit out of your studying (byhermionetheshitoutofstudy​)

Things top students do (by study-studymore-studyhard​)

Learning how to learn (by strive-for-da-best)

Use test taking strategies.

Maintain your studies.

Manage your stress.

Getting a good night’s sleep

Stress relief techniques and ideas

23 Science Backed Ways to Reduce Stress

25 Destressing Techniques

Failure anxiety

Do nothing for 2 minutes

Calm (meditation site)

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Tools

1 -iTunes  2-Play Store

30/30 // 1 // 2 // (time tracker/ to-do list)

Anti-Social [mac & windows] (website blocker)

Any.Do // 1 // 2 // (to-do list)

Coffitivity // 1 // 2 // (coffe shop background noise)

Focus [for mac] (website blocker)

FocusNow // 1 // 2 // (rewards you for not looking at your phone)

Get Shit Done //  2 // (timer)

MyHomework Student Planner // 1 //  2 // (planner)

Pomodoro  // 1 // 2 // (time tracker)

Self Control (website blocker)

StayFocused [chrome extension] (website blocker)

Wonderlist // 1 // 2 // (to-do list)

Tips

2 Minute Rule

11 Ways

Apps for a Focused Mind

Get Motivated

How To Stop

How To Stop (Youtube)

How We Procrastinate

Overcoming Pocrastination

Stop and Stay Focused

Staying Focused Through the Coming Year

Stop Procrastination

Stop Procrastination in 3 minutes

Tips for Staying Focused

Train your Brain to Stay Focused

When you get Bored

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Study Tips Tag Master-Post

I tag every study tip I reblog and like it, so there’s at least 1000 in there, so here’s a master-post.

If anyone would like their post(s) removed from the master-post just send me a message :)

Study Tips 1: Notes, Studying and Self-Study Resources Things NOT To Do When Studying Revision Tips Some Study Tips 20 things i’ve found out about studying in the last year (this blog does have autoplay) How to Cram Efficiently  Top 5 Study Tips How to Study For an Exam Learning How to Study Exam Prep Tips Study Tips From a lazy wannabe good student

Study Tips 2: Tips for Studying Effectively Studying Masterpost 21 Tips to Become the Most Productive Person You Know Studying Advice Library Studying Tips Scientifically Proven Study Tips! Studying with a bad memory 11 Studying Tips from Someone who Needs to Study More Study101 Starting College on the Right Foot

Study Tips 3: 101 Study Tips A Complete Guide to Studying Well Giving Amazing Presentations How to Do Well in Online Classes All About Groupwork How to Survive High School Study Methods 13 Study Methods to Try This Year Advice for A Levels Masterpost

Essays: Essays and Homework Essay Writing Help Tips for In Class Essays Proofreading Tips Transition Words for Essays Essay Writing Tips How to Write an Essay How to Prepare For a Timed Literature Essay How to Write a University Level Essay Essay Writing Masterpost

Anti-Procrastination Tips: How to Defeat Procrastination Starting to Study Get Motivation to Study Anti-Procrastination Masterpost 100 Reasons to Study Motivation Tips

Planning & Timetables: Planning Your Study Time A Complete Exam Study Guide How to Tackle a Big Project Tips on Time Management How to Establish a Good Study Routine 5 Habits of Organised Students Guide to Time Management 10 Steps to Time Management How to Improve your Productivity Time Saving Ideas

Note-taking: Biology Note-Taking Method Tips for Taking Efficient Notes in Class How I Take Notes A Visual Learner’s Guide to Textbook Note Taking `Annotations Annotations & Note-taking Note taking Strategies & Skills Cornell Note-taking How to Use Sticky Notes 20 Uses for a Post It note 5 Tips for Mindmapping Notetaking Masterpost What is Mindmapping 27 Flashcard Apps and Websites How I Organise Myself

Subject Related: How Do I Study For ______ Art History/Studying People Biology Biology Resources Biology Resource My Revision for Biology Some Tips for Calculus Chemistry Tips for Studying Chemistry English Literature Masterpost French Tips for Beginners Language Learning Tips + Resources Language Learning Masterpost How to study for Math Studying for Physics

(any more suggestions for these would be greatly appreciated- I couldn’t find any for the Humanities) 

AP Resources & Tips: An Imperfect Guide on: AP Classes Studying for AP Bio Experiences & Tips for AP Classes

Music/Miscellaneous: Study Music Masterpost 8tracks Playlists Masterpost Spotify Playlists Study Tunes Instrumental Only Study Background Music and Playlists Study Music/White Noise

Confidence, Disabilities & Health: How to Care Less about what Other People Think 6 scientifically proven ways to have a better day Six Reasons Why You’re (going to be) Okay How to Improve Your Confidence Balancing Sleep and Education 81 Awesome Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford A Therapist Studying With Depression Surviving Uni as an Introvert A Brief Guide to Talking to your Professors About your Chronic Illness/Disability Tips for the Autistic College Student All of my Spoonie Student Resources  Avoiding Burnout Trying to Relieve Stress Studying When on your period Small Self Care Masterpost Set Yourself Up for a Good Day Tips for Introverts Stress Reduction -Frankie

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