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What I did yesterday/today

Finished ALEVLS WOOOOOO!!!!

Went to the Korean store and bought some snacks they have these Sanrio snacks that I really love

Did nothing apart from rest and relax

I am giving myself a few days to rest and then I’m on the grind, im gonna poly for volunteering and add to my cv to obtain a job whilst I’m waiting for my results day on the 14th.

Hope everyone finished exam season on a high and gl for results day! 💕

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What i did today:

3 chemistry past papers

Watched a walkthrough

Did 3 hours today

I’m so tired ngl i am gonna watch machem guys video on paper 3 before sleep and hope for the best ^_^ .

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What i did yesterday:

Did 4 hours

Did three bio paper 3 past papers

Blurted out the muscles and neuromuscular junction as well as the nitrogen cycle

I didn’t do mych unfortunately, i think I’m seriously burnt out as I’ve been revising since January and working from 5 am to 5pm everyday until now and now that there’s barely anything I’m getting depressed and all sorts but it’s fine for my final bio exam and I’m gonna smash this since it is previously revised content already. There’s no excuse I need to do well !

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Productive Things To Do Over Senior Year Summer Year [Guide + List]

Here is something that most don't tell you. After high school is over, everyone goes into a break mode. Which is completely fine, but the tricky part comes when they completely spend the days scrolling Instagram and watching YouTube videos.

I'm not against social media, definitely no. But I still feel that there is a way to productively use that time spent on your phone. I also don't believe in blindly hustling, so this is fully going to be customized and focused on what you specifically want. Literally.

So, here's how to have a productive and fun summer break.

Step 1: Figure Out What You Want

You have to honestly answer these questions in order for this to work. No influences.

So, take a pen and let's figure it out together: -

What are you currently interested in? (Could be anything. Literally. Finance, marketing, riding a bike, photography)

What kind of person do I want to be by the end of this summer? (Give every detail. Is it productive with a skill? Or is it just a more peaceful person with a more stable mindset?)

What opportunities might come in the next year that I want to be prepared for? (Again, you have to think about this. All on your own)

What times of day am I most focused?

What responsibilities do I need to work around? (family, chores, part-time jobs etc)

Once you have the answers to these questions, you have a general idea of what you want to do, not what you have to do or whatever your delusional idea of productivity is.

Step 2: Create Your Plan

Based on whatever those answers are, create a plan. Not just any plan, it should be something you like. See, most don't like school because they don't see the point of it, they get restricted access of learning that depends mostly on grades.

This would be something that you chose on your own, so obviously there are more chances of you getting it down and actually being excited for it.

So, Make a list of around 3-4 goals that you have to reach by the end of summer. It could be anything. Learning a skill, language or just habit building.

Step 3: Hack Your Algorithms

I don't think most people highlight this specific thing but it's honestly really easy. Social media is not the problem, literally it's not. Here's an easy way to use it that is actually productive:

Search For Things That You Want To Learn.

Watch Content Only Related To That.

If you look at my YouTube homepage, you'd only find business, marketing, coding and finance related videos. Because that is what I actually watch. My screen time on YouTube is at least 3-4 hours. And that is what gets recommended to me every time I open any platform. The more you search for content you're interested about, the more it gets recommended to you.

Step 4: Take Action

I could give you a blueprint and it would not be enough if you don't follow it. So, take actions. Literally. Mini steps every day that pile up when you look back after 3 months.

Small actions performed consistently every day for a week is better than time intensive actions performed only once a week.

Step 5: Have Fun Too. Major Priority

Just because you find yourself wanting to be productive, that doesn't mean you should completely ignore having fun. Set your goals, take steps and actually have fun too.

You need a holistic development plan, not a narrow one. So, go out, have sleepovers, plan loosely and actually live.

You can be productive and fun!

A List Of 15 Things [For People Who Actually Have No Idea What They Want To Do]

📖 Read — Fiction, non-fiction, historical... just something that moves you. 🧑‍💻 Take a course — Online or offline. Choose something you’re curious about. 🎨 Learn basic graphic design — Try Canva, Photoshop, or GIMP . Anything. 💸 Start learning financial literacy — Budgeting, saving, investing. 🎬 Watch documentaries — Pick a topic that fascinates you and dive straight in 🚶 Go on walks — Move your body, appreciate your surroundings 💪 Exercise — It doesn’t have to be intense. Just to keep yourself active. 🧺 Plan a picnic with friends — No productivity, just having fun. 👨‍💻 Learn to code — There are so many free resources. Learn anything. Front end. Backend. 🧹 Declutter your surroundings — Because it helps you to clear your mind. 🛏️ Clean your room and move stuff around — You probably haven't done that in a while. 👩‍🏫 Tutor someone — Keeps you occupied. You help someone and can even charge some meagre charges. 🖌️ Paint, draw, or create — Creativity is really important. 📓 Journal your thoughts — Just let it out. No prompts. Just write what you feel 🍳 Learn to cook — It helps in the long run and you get to eat it later ;)

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I hope it helps ! :)

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so me x

05.02.2025

I want to become a neuroscientist someday, so even though I´m not a student at the moment, I want to learn as much about the brain as I can. I like making notes anyway, so why not?

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What I did today :

Finished my exam ! ( 2 left and I’m done for the summer)

Finished Virgin Suicides ( shedded a tear towards the end, very beautiful book) whilst listening to Lana ofc

Exam rating 5/10 - organic kills me

Book rating 8.5/10

No studying since I did a 2 hr 20 min exam (due to extra time that I get)

I’m so happy I’m finishing off my exams and extremely grateful that I’ve completed the rest of my book I’ve got two more to finish which is Jane Eyre and The handmaid’s tale.

Books I’m buying :

The necrophiliac

Interview with a vampire ( having an obsession over vampires atm)

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What I did today:

3 chemistry papers ( including my teachers very own predicted paper based on data he has gathered 🙂)

Finished learning my organic synthesis pathway

Understand the practical skills

Looked at CFCs and learnt the equation

Practiced NMR and C13 NMR

Looked at analytical techniques such as chromatography

I’ve done lots of learning today and I’m so grateful and proud of myself 🙈. I can’t wait to be done tho my room is filled with so much clutter. Ready to smash this exam and I also completed 8 hrs + ( didn’t record the extra 49mins I did on flora) of work Ik time doesn’t mean anything but I’m proud I was able to remain focused for so long. hope your day has been filled productivity and happiness.

Time to sleep for me ✨

~ star ⭐

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What I did today

2 1/2 chemistry papers ( they are all 2hrs and 15 mins pls have mercy)

Learnt the organic synthesis route

Looked at module 6 by looking at the benzene reactions ( I now understand Acylation)

Did my teachers organic route pathway he made ( it was super helpful I’ve left the last page for tomorrow the day before the exam)

Did 7hrs and 48 mins of work

Did flashcards of AS content ( i lowkey hate e/z stereoisomerism but we move)

I unfortunately missed my goal of 5 chem papers but it’s fine I’ve still got the entire day tomorrow which im grateful for and happy. Although I did more last weekend, my goal is too make sure I’m productive and efficient during my study time instead of focusing on hours.

Goodnight loves, hope you also have had a productive day 💕

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Hi Im star I’ve already introduce myself on the studyblr community.

I am 18 and do Alevels : biology chemistry and psychology. I am the final stage of exams and i feel i need that extra push of motivation. I am planing to do a 4 year course on neuroscience and i hope to achieve the grades required to attend the institution of my choice.

I have completed my GSCES in 2023 ( I wasn’t to happy with the results) but achieved the grades needed to be accepted to my dream sixth form and now i am doing Alevels. I hope we all do really well in our studies.

❤️