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hey guys! Hope your days are going well I’m just getting ready to go out after a morning of revision 🤍🎀 Keep smiling and believing in yourselves ly all <3

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the feynman technique

the feynman technique is a method of learning/studying developed by noble prize winning physicist, richard feynman. it emphasises understanding over rote memorization and involves four key steps:

choose a concept pick a topic you want to understand and begin to study it. my topics typically come from my assignments or classes, but your topic can be any item you are interested in.

teach it to a child explain the topic in your own words, as if you were teaching it to a child or someone without background knowledge in the study area. you can present your topic to any younger siblings or pets. something me and one of my friends from school partake in is meeting up every now and then and presenting some knowledge to each other from our different subjects. this is basically us putting the feynman technique into action in an enjoyable way. you can also create a youtube video, or a blog post detailing your understanding of the topic.

identify gaps in your understanding reflect on the explanation and identify areas where you struggled to use simple language or had gaps in your understanding.

review and simplify go back to the source material to better understand the difficult parts, then simplify the explanation further.

this technique is effective because it forces you to actively engage with the material and ensure you truly understand it on a fundamental level. this technique is particularly useful when you need to: understand complex concepts, study efficiently, fill knowledge gaps and communicate ideas clearly. it's most effective when used in a focused study session, where you can dedicate time to actively engage with the material.

(images are from pinterest)

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Hey 🎀🤍

hey guys! This is just my way of saying thanks for welcoming me to tumblr! <3 and I can’t wait to make more friends and help you guys along the way and can’t wait! Drop a message to get to know me and like this post 💌

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I’m in love with this 🎀🤍

becoming a better student ₊˚⊹♡

Prepare for your classes ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

Wake up on time. We don't want to be stressed first thing in the morning, right?

Eat breakfast. So you will be able to better focus in class.

Assigned reading and homework. Make sure you are prepared for your classes!! :)

Review your notes. Going through some of your flashcards before class is really helpful.

Check your bag and charge your devices. Ensure you have everything you need: Books, homework, chargers, pens, water...

In Class ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

Listen and pay attention. You can save yourself a lot of trouble by simply paying attention, trust me.

Take notes. My favourite note-taking method is the Cornell method; I can make a separate post on that!! <3

"Quick notes." If you struggle with note-taking, try taking quick and messy notes. You can clean them up once you get home!!

Engage. If you have any questions or don't understand something, make sure to ask!! Most teachers really appreciate students who speak up. :)

No distractions. Turn off your phone, no chatting, you'll be glad...

After class ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

Finish your assignments as soon as you can. Go home, put on a cosy outfit, have a snack, and get working!! <3

Prepare flash cards. A great way of reviewing your notes, too... :)

Update your Study schedule. Write down any assignment and due dates, reading you must do, upcoming tests, etc...

Clean up your notes. Review them, highlight the important parts, and maybe even make them look cute!! :)

Don't avoid topics/Subjects you dislike. I know it is tempting, but you can't avoid them forever, so you might as well get them done

Structure and routine ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

Goals and Priorities. Keep them realistic and manageable.

Time management. Having a set schedule makes studying less overwhelming; it takes some discipline but is so worth it!! <3

Develop a routine. Figure out what works best for you; I prefer studying in the morning or at night.

No "zero days". Even if you can only do a bit, do it!! NO. ZERO. DAYS.

Remember your goals. Dreams will keep you motivated; remind yourself of what you're working for!! <3

Self-care and balance ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

Don't forget about your hobbies. You need to do things that make you happy, so make time for those things!!

Maintain a balanced diet. I know chocolates and junk are tempting, especially when you are busy studying all day, but you're not doing yourself any favours.

Sleep. Sleep. Sleep. 8 Hours. Non-negotiable.

Exercise regularly. Even if it's just a walk, put on some headphones, listen to music, and give yourself a break. <3

Care for your social life. Reach out to your friends, make plans, and keep in touch; a good work-life balance is critical!!

Romanticising ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

Study dates. Meet up with your friends at a cosy cafe, discuss your work, and have some fun!! Studying doesn't have to be all serious all the time ;)

Silly Pinterest boards. Visualising your goals will help you find motivation!!

Music to set the mood. I have a bunch of playlists on my Spotify that might help!! <3

Cosy sweater and candles. The cosy Rory Gilmore vibes haha...

Getting a coffee before class. A little treat before things get serious... Simple pleasures, you know? :)

Babes, The hiatus is OVER, and I'm finally back!! I got a lot of asks on studying, burnout, and school in general, so I thought, why not start off with a little student guide?? I Hope October has been kind to you, and school hasn't been too overwhelming (though I know it, unfortunately, has been for many of you), and I'm glad to finally be back!! <33

As always, Please feel free to add your own suggestions and tips in the comments!!

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

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Maluuu, I have a friend who is currently starting to get together with another girl, I feel very excluded and I don't know what to do, what do you think? 😓

Oh, how I know this feeling. Looking back at all my friendships that ended this way, I'd honestly just advise you to focus on your other friends and not let it get to you too much. From my experience, there simply are these people who always chase a more exciting or new friendship. Those people usually just aren't the ones that stick around for long, and there is no point in chasing after them. I know it sounds a bit harsh, and it might be different in your situation, but this is what I can say from my point of view... I hope you get past this without too much trouble <33

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hiii malu !!

I hope you are doing okay,

I wanted to see if you had any tips for saving money ?

If you don’t it’s alright

have a great rest of ur day / night <33

Since I'm a passionate luxury shopper there is this little thing I do to not completely blow my allowance haha

Make a list of everything you want to buy (with link, product name, picture, price, or however elaborate you feel like making it) and then wait one month before purchasing.

The number of times I looked back at the stuff I wanted to buy and thought "what on earth was I thinking???" is INSANE and it has saved me soooo much money!!

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me today when I should be revising for my igcses 🤍🤍🎀🎀 please send some motivation my way guys

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Studying so hard right now! For igcses I’m in Year 9! Let me know or drop me a message if you need advice or anything even a new friend drop a message! 🤍 🎀

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“Look ahead in life”.

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🌸 14.03.2024 // I went to a training course in my pharmacy in the evening and took the rest of the evening to write again my notes to make them understandable ahah. (I also have a looot of informations to verify but I'll do it later with my bf)

Also during the training course we ordered from a japanese restaurant and I ordered some sashimi with white rice and miso soup. It was really good (and I wasn't the one paying for it hehe)!

When I came home I also took the time to read a comic I had in my shelves named Le choeur des femmes [which means "the woman's chorus" but is also a wordplay as "choeur" (chorus) is pronounced the same way as "coeur" which means heart, so it also means "the woman's heart" ~ it's so complicated to translate wordplays :((]. The comic was really really beautiful, I loved it!! (I may have cried ahahah)

Anyway I want to sleep noooowww

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What are you spending Easter holiday doing?

I go to a private school so when we go back we have end of year exams so I have to revise hard!

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Always remember to be yourself and don’t let other people get in the way of that and soon enough you’ll realise why