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23.07.2020 | 18 things on my to-do list.

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Hello, it has been a while!

I’m posting this to check how active this account is at the moment, hope you guys are well. Please like this post if you would like me to continue posting on here :)

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hiya! where is your digital clock from? (in your last post) i love it!

Hello! It’s from amazon, it’s listed as the Toamen LED Clock! :) 

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26.03.2019 | lots of post-its and chai.

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02.03.2019 | instagram / shop - printables / youtube

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This is not a question but thank you for being so positive and kind to everyone ly💯❤️

this is the sweetest, thank YOU for your support and kindness ❤️

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26.02.2019 | instagram / shop - printables / youtube

I have a lot of love for eggs + jam on toast.

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17.02.2019 | instagram / shop - printables / youtube

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12.02.2019 | you are powerful. you are in control. you are enough.

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11.02.2019 | old photo but new day. Had a busy day involving a seminar, meeting my project supervisor and finalising my artefact. I then tutored one of my students to prepare her for her test. I was meant to work on my family essay plan but I’m tired so that will just have to wait until tomorrow..

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There are three rules.

1. If you do not go after what you want, you will never have it. 

2. If you do not ask, the answer will always be no. 

3. If you do not step forward, you will remain in the same place. 

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Okay, so you’ve been called smart all your life. As a kid, you were one of the smartest in your class. Maybe you could read at a much higher level than your peers, or you could fly through multiplication drills like they were nothing. Then, you get to high school and suddenly you’re surrounded by lots of people who were ‘gifted kids’. None of what made you ‘special’ seems all that important now. Your work is actually challenging, and it’s actually requiring effort.

If you’re experiencing this, just know that so many students have gone through the same thing. Maybe it happens in high school, maybe college. But a lot of us who were considered gifted as kids suddenly run into this and it challenges our entire identity. It can be paralyzing, but it’s 100% possible to overcome it and succeed! I’ve compiled a few tips for ex-gifted kids dealing with impostor syndrome and self-doubt. I’m not a therapist, psychologist, or any sort of education expert. I’m just speaking to my own experiences, and I welcome any input from others who have insight into this as well!

1. Understand that working hard does not mean you aren’t intelligent. If something doesn’t come naturally to you, that’s not a reason to give up. Believing that people can do things “just because they were born with a talent for it” is only going to hurt you. It’s not true! People may have natural aptitudes for things, but hard work is involved even for the smartest or most talented people. You are capable of learning anything, and you don’t have to be “good at it” right away to do so.

2. Comparison will kill you. You are your only competition. Focusing on how you rank with other students, and comparing yourself to your classmates is going to exhaust you. By focusing on others, you can’t put your full energy into focusing on your work and yourself. You belong. Even if you struggle with your work, you belong. Focus on your own self-improvement and doing your best.

3. Don’t focus on the goal, focus on your current actions. If you’re always thinking about the future, and about whether you’ll get into that school or that program or win that award or get that scholarship, you’re not using that time to get work done. Don’t worry about college applications, just do your homework. Focus on what you are doing now to reach your goals so you can apply to schools with confidence later.

4. Your grades may not reflect intelligence, but they do reflect work ethic. Don’t let others convince you that grades mean nothing. They sure as hell mean a lot to colleges, and thinking that you should “reject the current education system” is not going to harm anyone but yourself. If you don’t feel like you’re learning anything in your high school classes, that’s all the more reason to want to get into a university that will challenge you. If you put effort into your work, it will not let you down. Your hard work will be reflected on your transcript. Don’t lose focus.

5. Talk to someone. Let people know if you’re struggling. It can be hard to feel like you aren’t allowed to identify as “smart” or to feel pressure to constantly compete and improve. I went to a highly competitive high school that pushed kids to cope in dangerous ways. This is not healthy and not okay. If you’re feeling overwhelmed you need to find healthy coping mechanisms. Speak with someone you trust and don’t let yourself spiral. Don’t try to self medicate. Your well being is always more important than your grades. Period.

6. Enjoy yourself. School may seem like hell, and you may feel like it will never end and you’ll always be stressed and worried. But high school is only four years, and you can do things during that time that you probably won’t ever again. Take advantage of things that seem fun, even if people think they’re nerdy or weird. Try and remind yourself that you’re lucky to have your education and you have the power to do great things with it. Don’t lose sight of your own ability and your bright future!

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hello, I’m Han and I’m a third year law student based in the UK. I started off documenting my academic journey through instagram: @legallystudies. I did have a tumblr account under the same handle but I ditched that and wanted to start fresh. I am a proud owner of several printable templates, all designed and created by me and available in my shop: www.legallystudies.com. 

p.s I’ve got an adorable cat called mimi, and if you love cats as much as I do - you can check out his account @meowsmimi.