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An Infographic Of Useful Tips For All Types Of Learners

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My A-Level Results

So this studyblr is so dead just because life & mental illness is happening and i can’t do anything about it at the moment, it’s kinda bad, but i graduated in June and i just wanted to tell you my grades!

I had four written exams, three on advanced level (history, english, geography) and one in maths and then an oral exam in biology.

In History I got a B (11 points out of 15) which i am really happy with as the mocks we had were worse than that 😂

In English I got an A (14 points out of 15) which i am SUPER HAPPY with but also lowkey expected

In Geography I got a C+ (9 points out of 15) which is literally the grade I am the most happy about because I was so scared I’d fail that subject😂😂😂

In Maths I got a B (11 points out of 15) which i can live with, but i was better in my mock and i felt like that exam was easy for me and seeing “only” a B was lowkey disappointing but it could be so much worse 😂🙃

In my oral exam in Biology i got an A- (13 points out of 15) which is sooo incredible as I was really hella nervous in that situation but my teacher was really damn nice to me and I also studied really hard 😊

So in total I have a GPA of 2,1 (the lower your GPA the better) and i couldn’t be happier even though I always kinda wished i would have a GPA of 1,x but i have had a hard time performing well academically in Year 12 due to mental illness and shit like that so i can forgive myself.

If you wanna know more about the exams or my studying process, like this or comment it (u can reblog too just let me know 😂😂)

Hope you have a lovely day, don’t stress out, relax and forgive yourself,

ash xx

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Free Moon Card Printables

For anyone who was interested in the moon cards I made for my moon journal, I’ve created a digital file of my hand painted moon phases which are each labeled and state a focus or intent for each one. You can use these to study, put them in your grimoire, or just use them for decoration. If you share, please credit me/link.

Light and Love Witches!

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Helloo :)) I absolutely your blog and the tips have really been so so useful in my study life!! I've got a question about using the curve of forgetting. How do I use it if I have multiple subjects (bio, chem, math, etc) and multiple topics (eg. dna, cell, digestion are 3 topics) within each subject with sub-topics too? Thank you!! x have a really nice day!

UNIQUE AND AUTOMATED STUDY PLANNER PRINTABLEScientifically Backed: Beat the Curve of Forgetting!Infinite Number of Subjects!Plan a Whole Month of Studying In One Go!

Hi there!! I’ve actually made for you a unique and special, fully-automated study planner printable!! This is the only printable like this on studyblr!!

Features:

A fully automated study planner which tells you which days and what subjects to study depending on the first day that you start studying!

Just pop in the subject and which day you want to start studying, and the planner will automatically be filled out!

Plan a whole month’s worth of study in just one moment!

Infinite number of topics and subtopics which can be filled in! Comes with space for 20 filled in!

Neat and pretty looking format!

Has an option to highlight a whole day’s worth of studying so that you know exactly which subjects you need to study today simply and easily!

Comes in a range of pretty colours - red, orange, yellow, gree, blue, aqua, lavender, pink and greyscale!!

Conveniently formatted to fit 1 A4 page when printed!

Print out and tick the boxes as you finish studying! It’s super simple and requires no effort or thinking at all!!

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Completely Updated Complete College Checklist!!

I have complied a list of all of the items someone needs to pack and bring to college if they are living in a residence hall. This list is categorized and alphabetized for your convenience.

Reblog this to help others who are struggling with their college checklist!

Bed:

Bed sheets (2 sets)

Bed Risers (optional)

Blankets

Body Pillow

Comforter

Mattress Pad

Pillowcases

Pillows (2-3)

Bathroom:

Cup for toothbrushes

Paper towels

Shower curtain

Shower curtain hooks

Shower curtain liner

Shower organizer/shower caddy

Trashcan

Toilet Paper

Towels

Towel rack (over the door)

Washcloths

Q-tips

Room:

Command Hooks

Curtains

Desk lamp

Keurig (optional)

Microwave (optional)

Mini-fridge (optional)

Rug

Surge protector

Toaster

Trash can

Medical:

Advil/Tylenol/Aleeve

Band aids

Cotton balls/rounds

Hydrogen Peroxide

Midol

Neosporin

Rubbing Alcohol

Laundry:

Delicate bag

Dryer Sheets

Hangers (thin felt or wooden hangers)

Laundry hamper

Tide Pods

Toiletries/Personal:

Brush/Comb

Conditioner

Deodorant

Eyeliner

Floss

Foundation

Hand Soap

Kleenex Tissue

Lotion

Makeup organizer

Mouthwash

Pads/tampons (for the ladies)

Razors

Retainer (for those who’ve had braces)

Retainer case (don’t forget)

Shampoo

Shaving Cream

Sunscreen

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Tweezers

Q-Tips

Clothing:

Bras

Dresses (I’m taking 3 or 4)

Jackets

Jeans

Pajamas (are a MUST)

Panties (15-20 pairs)

Pants (dress pants)

Purse (I’m only taking one)

Robe (a MUST)

Shirts (20-25)

Shoes (1-5)

Shorts

Slippers

Socks (24 pairs)

Sweaters

Swim Suit

Workout clothes (in case)

School Supplies:

Backpack

Binder

Colored Pencils (you’d be surprised)

Cup for pencils

Desk Organizer

Erasers

Folders

Folder/Letter Holder

Glue

Highlighters

Index cards

Index card holder

Markers

Mechanical pencils

Notebooks (8)

(college ruled) paper

Pens

Post-it Notes

Post-it Note Dispenser

Ruler

Scissors

Staples & Stapler

Tape & tape dispenser

Cleaning Supplies:

Air Freshener

Broom & dustpan

Clorox Wipes

Gloves

Swiffer Sweeper (optional)

Tiny Trash Bags

Toilet Bowl Brush

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Other:

Alarm Clock

Car charger

Computer mouse

Flash Drive/USB/External hard drive

Headphones

Laptop

Laptop Charger

Phone

Phone Charger

Food:

Cereal

Chips

Coke

Heath bars

Hot Cheetos

Ramen Noodles (college kids live off of these)

Mac and Cheese Cups

Tupperware Containers

If this list helped you and you decide to do a dorm haul video, send the links to me! 

Note: If you are going to have a roommate, divide some of the cleaning supplies and bathroom items amongst each other to avoid having multiple shower curtains.

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Literally do your work as soon as you know it exists. If you get homework, do it during your free or when you get home or on the train if you really want to, on the day you get it. Just got set an assignment? Get the draft done that weekend. It doesn’t have to be amazing and absolutely ready to send in, it just needs to exist. Just got sent an email? Reply when you see it. If you’re not sure how to response to it, write Dear (), leave a gap and then write Regards () and keep that in your drafts. Set a reminder on your computer or write the reminder on a sticky note that you’ve got that sitting in your drafts and you need to send it off in the next 24 hours. Need to clean your room? Don’t spend time thinking or planning how you’re going to clean it or how you’re going to change up the space in the process, just pick stuff up and put it where it should be until everything’s in order. Done. Seriously dude, when a task arises as an issue, tackle it as soon as you realise it exists. Remember, it doesn’t need to be amazing it just needs to be done. So, when the due date of the task creeps closer, you can go back, work with what you have and make it the quality you want it to be. 

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25+ Self-care ideas

1. Take a moment to breath. Don’t do anything but lie in bed and look up at the ceiling.

2. Or if the act of not doing anything stresses you out, then clean. Tidy up the room for 10-15 minutes.

3. If you’re feeling lazy, grab your favorite book and browse through your favorite scenes.

4. But if you’re feeling extra lazy, take a 30-60 minute nap. Reset yourself, but be careful because it might mess up your sleep schedule.

5. If you’re feeling dehydrated, chug some water. Even if it’s not a lot, it’ll really help.

6. Add some lemon/ lime if you don’t like plain water. There’s also flavored or sparkling water if you’re into that jazz.

7. Treat yourself to some warm coffee/tea late at night. If it’s a hot summer day, afternoon ice coffee is the best.  

8. Make some hot chocolate on a winter’s night and snuggle under a pile of blankets.

9. Change into your favorite pyjamas/comfy clothes. If you’re going out, wear your best outfit and doll up.

10. If you love makeup, play around with it. Find your favorite go-to makeup look. Or if you need a laugh, put on some bright red lipstick and blue eyeshadow.

11. If it’s warm out, sit outside and read. Or play a card game with a friend. Or run your fingers through the grass. Anything that makes you feel happy.

12. If you have to go out when it’s cold, pack on the layers and go for it. Once you’re done, reward yourself with a warm drink (coffee,tea,hot chocolate etc.) and watch tv or netflix.

13. Be creative. Write, draw, dance, sing, act, read. Anything.    

14. Need some inspiration? Cats. Cars. Monsters. Marshmallows. Cats in cars with marshmallow monsters. Go nuts.

15. Try something new. Never wrote in the perspective of a child? Go for it. Never have drawn flowers before? Give it a try. Haven’t sang for a long time? Do it again.

16. Stretch your legs and your arms. If you’re’re up for it, go for a walk. Or run. Pretend a bear is chasing you and run for life. You’ll get such a euphoric rush I swear.

17. Take a shower. Crank up the hot water, or cold if that’s your cup of tea. Reflect on things. Or take a relaxing bath instead

18. Pet a puppy or kitty. If you don’t own one, go to a shelter and just pet them. Or you can even volunteer at some shelters to play with them.

19. Watch your smaller pets run around. Whether it’s mice, rats, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets or hamsters, they’ll sure be entertaining to watch if you’re feeling bad.

20. Browse on social media. Peek at instagram/ twitter and see what your friends are up to.

21. Talk on the phone with a old friend. Or your best friend. Maybe even your crush if you’re brave enough.

22. Cook yourself a fancy dinner. Or bake yourself some cookies or cupcakes. If you’re feeling lazy or don’t like to bake, make a mug cake.

23. Talk with family whether you live with them or not. Text your grandmother/ grandfather. Or your cousins.

24. Bullet journal. Create a new spread and write these ideas down for later. Or start one if you haven’t yet.

25. Kiss your girlfriend/ boyfriend/ lover. Tell them how much you love them

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i’ve compiled a masterpost of tips that i have reblogged over the past few months and i thought it would be easier to have it all in one place. none of these posts are by me! huge thanks to everyone that has created these tips.

exams

finals: survival guide for the brave

pennyfynotes’ guide to exam season

study tips for exams

tips for doing well on exams

how to

how to accept and grow from failure

how to avoid education burnout

how to be an efficient test-taker

how to cope with exams

how to get straight a’s

how to get straight a’s 2

how to overcome failure

how to study effectively

how to study as a busy student

how to study when you don’t want to

how to utilise your studyblr

how to do well in a class taught by a crappy teacher

improve your handwriting

improve your life

productivity

5 easy productivity tips

7 productivity tips

productivity 101

the no bullshit guide to getting your shit together

school

4 tips for delivering a perfect presentation

a self care masterpost to help you get through school

school cheat sheet

back to school

back to school advice

habits of successful students

search google like a pro

useful things for those going back 2 school

study tips

6 things people don’t always tell you about studying

effective note taking

memory tips

my 3 steps in studying

memorisation tips for different types of learners

random study tips

study habits

study methods

study smarter

study tips

strategies for writing good conclusions

things not to do when studying

tips + tricks for learning a language

types of study breaks for every situation

unconventional study tips

when to use

work smarter, not harder

misc.

four rules for a disciplined life

self discipline tips

self soothing techniques

small gestures of self-love

tips on how to get up earlier if you aren’t a morning person

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A week in my life - Wednesday (9/13/17)

6:45 AM: I woke up, turned All Time Low on, and got dressed (I wore a Hogwarts Shirt and grey jeans, also black converse) 7:00 AM: I decided to not put on Makeup today, and had breakfast. 7:20 AM: Me, my dad, my sister and my brother left for school. 7:50 AM - 3:10 PM: School ^^ I also had my music presentation that went kinda well. I also had two free periods so I managed to do all my homework then. After school, my grandpa picked me and my siblings up and drove us home. 3:30 PM: We had lunch, which I cooked since my mum was working late that day. 4 PM: I sat down at my desk, did 15 Minutes of Duolingo Dutch, but I got really frustrated half way through because I wasn't feeling well and confused a lot of vocab and then Duolingo told me that "Het spijt me" and "sorry" mean different things. Like what. xD 4:30 PM: I decided on not working out because I had light fever and took a nap instead. 6 PM: I woke up, ate some pudding and then sat down at my desk again and did 2 hours on revision notes because a) I was insanely motivated and b) I felt so much better. 8 PM: My mum and my dad came home and we had dinner :) 9 PM: I went to bed, since I was kinda tired and exhausted.

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A week in my life - Tuesday (9/12/17)

6:30 AM: I woke up and turned my September Playlist on. (I will do a post with my spotify playlists if you're interested ^^) 6:35 AM: I got dressed (I wore the same clothes as yesterday) and went downstairs to do my makeup and brush my teeth. 6:55 AM: I then packed my school stuff (I had Biology and Geography today, so books and folders for both) and went downstairs again to had breakfast. 7:00 AM: Breakfast (Cereals, as usual) 7:20 AM: Me, my father, my sister and my brother left for school. We dropped my sister off on her school and then my father took us to our school (he's in 7th grade, I'm a senior), before he drove off to work, so I was at school at 7:35 maybe. 7:50 AM - 1:15 PM: School ^^ My mum picked me up, since she was already in town again ^^ (She and my dad work out of town, in case you wondered) 1:30 PM: relax till lunch (I took a nap because I was so done xD) 2:10 PM: Lunch ^^ 2:30 PM: Homework for Wednesday and the rest of the week. I again had no homework for Wednesday, but some Biology and Geography for Thursday. Also I went over my notes for a music presentation about neoclassicism I have to do on Wednesday (9/13/17). 3:30 PM: Then I did my workout directly after my homework, because I felt like if I wouldn't have get up then, I would have skipped it, which I successfully avoided ^^ 4 PM: I did 15 Minutes of Duolingo Spanish, I basically just do that because I want to keep some of my spanish skills that I developed from 6th grade to sophomore year. Around 4:20 PM I started my daily hour of graduation revision notes. I did 15 Minutes on Maths, then half an hour on history and then again 15 Minutes on Maths. 5:20 PM: I then cleaned up my desk and my room as far as I could in ten minutes, and then me and my mom left for my Cello lesson. 5:35 PM - 7 PM: I was away, my cello lesson actually only is between 6 PM and 6:45 PM, but the way to the building takes like 15 Minutes. 7:10 PM: I had dinner with my sister and my dad, my mom was practicing english and spanish with my brother and they ate later at around 8 PM. We all had soup, which tasted really good ^^ 8 PM: I then sat down at my desk, did some extra duolingo Spanish (simply because I was in the mood), set up some trackers for my mental health for September (I know I'm late >.<), updated this and then I went and watched some YouTube. 8:50 PM: I then became super motivated and I did half an hour of Geography revision notes. 9:20 PM: I went downstairs, had a nice chat with my brother and my mom, and then we tested each other on my brother's spanish and english vocab which is really funny, because I always know the most vocabulary ^^ 9:40 PM: I then went upstairs again, went to bed, because I was tired and didn't want to drink more coffee than usual the next morning. I also posted this, so.. yeah, here we go ^^

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A week in my life - Monday (9/11/17)

8:00 AM: Wake up, turn some punk rock music up (I love Green Day songs on a low volume, but I recently started getting into All Time Low too, because they really cheer me up) 8:10 AM: Get up, get dressed (I wore a striped T-Shirt today, black high waist jeans, Vans and a black cardigan) 8:20 AM: makeup and brush teeth 8:30 AM: Pack school stuff (if not done the night before xD I needed my history folder and book today, and also my english folder and the book 'To kill a mockingbird' that we're currently reading in english) 8:40 AM: Breakfast!! (I had cereals this morning, just like every other day too.) 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM: School! After that, I usually get picked up by my mom or I walk home like today. 1:30 PM: relax till lunch (typically around 2pm; I just went on YouTube and watched an interesting ducomentary about Anne Frank) Around 2:20 PM: Homework for Tuesday (which was none today, lucky me ^^), and if it's before 3 PM, I usually begin with all the other homework I have to do for the rest of the week. I do that chronologically, so the stuff for Wednesday first, then for Thursday and so on. I had to do History today, and nothing else, so I finished earlier than usually. Around 2:50 PM: Relax till 4 PM ^^ (I laid in my bed because I was really cold, went on YouTube, took some Buzzfeed Quizzes and scrolled through tumblr for study inspo ^^) 4 PM: my at home workout for Monday!! If I decide to share my workout with you, you'll find it here. 4:15 PM: I then went showering quickly, maybe only 5 mins to get the sweat off of me. After that I typically chill until 4:30 PM. 4:30 PM: 15 Minutes of Duolingo Dutch :) I started with Duolingo dutch in summer, but I lost my motivation and didn't keep it up. Since two weeks, I'm scheduling it into my days, so I keep this habit ^^ 5:00 PM: I then typically spend one hour of my afternoon on writing revision notes for my graduation exams down. I will talk about that method I use very very soon, especially for my german folks out there ^^. Today I spend half an hour on English and the other half an hour on Geography. 6:00 PM: After that scheduled hour, I cleaned up my desk (which took me about 1 Minute lol) and then I set myself a timer of ten minutes and just tidied my room and tried to accomplish as much as possible, since I am a quite chaotic and messy person. My room never looks perfectly cleaned up, and you will find dust in my room, but I do this to not completely drown in Chaos ^^ 6:10 PM: After that I sat down and wrote the first half of this haha, I decorated my BuJo, planned and wrote a bit on my novel (that I just write for fun haha), played with my sister (she's nine and she's lovely *-*) and then I tested my brother (12) on his english vocab. Around 7:45 PM: I prepared dinner with my Dad and Sister, we had bread, butter, cheese, salami, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, apple slices, grapes and chocolate bars for dessert. We then placed all that on our living room table. 8:15 PM: We all sat in front of the TV and had dinner. This is normal for us on Mondays, since its some kind of weird tradition for me, my siblings and my parents to watch Inspector Barnaby on Monday nights while having dinner. 9:45 PM: My sister and my brother were send to bed, like every monday, and me and my parents watched the second episode of Inspector Barnaby. 11:15 PM: I went straight to bed after that episode, because it's not in my normal sleeping pattern and I was reeeeally tired.

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study tips for different learning styles

Here are some study tips for different learning styles that I’ve gathered from talking to friends and from what some professors have recommended their students to do:

VISUAL

draw pictures in your notes

benefit from illustrations & presentations that use color

use diagrams, graphs, underlining, mind-maps, etc

study in a visually appealing place

AUDITORY

study in groups, discuss things out with other people

record lectures, take part in a study group, go to tutoring

reduce lecture notes to only the main ideas

read texts out loud, pretend to teach someone else

explain ideas to other people

recite, recite, recite

create jingles or mnemonics 

READ/WRITE

take notes during the lecture

underline, highlight, or circle printed material

borrow other students’ notes to compare and contrast

use a variety of colors, pens, highlighters, note cards, etc

write it out, re-write your notes, create mind-maps

make and use flashcards for studying

KINESTHETIC

trace letters and words to learn spellings, etc

take several breaks

write everything out

move around to learn new things

use non-distracting movement while you learn (like shaking your leg/foot, chewing gum, tap your pen/pencil)

listen to non-distracting music

study while walking or working out

MULTI-MODAL

write things out but also use colors and diagrams

move around, study in an isolated space, work at a standing desk

If you have any additional tips, feel free to add it and/or let me know!

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I knooow some of you will think: “but autumns hasn’t even started yet!” well meteorologically it has so here are my autumn study vibes (idea stolen from @post–grad x) hehe)

﹣ MUSIC / SOUNDS﹣

artists

the neighbourhood 

harry styles

birdy

spotify playlists

virginia is for lovers (you’ll love this if you like the raven cycle)

autumn sounds 

the perks of being a wallflower

my autumn playlist

youtube

autumn lo-fi

for rainy days

fireplace

ambient mixer

harry potter sounds (common rooms, library, etc.)

autumn walk

the perfect storm

﹣ MOOD / AESTHETIC﹣

candles!!

fairy lights

go and collect some leaves

decorate your notes with autumn things

coffee / tea

wear a biiig sweater when you study

let harry potter play in the background

buzzfeed unsolved will get you in the ∼spooky∼ mood

﹣ STUDY SNACKS﹣

apples

porridge / french toast with cinnamon

apple pie

cinnamon bun

pumpkin spice latte

﹣SOME TIPS﹣

if you rlly don’t want to study curl up in your bed and read at least some notes / in your textbook

go for a walk while listening to recorded notes & enjoy autumn

keep yourself warm!! If i’m cold I espacially don’t want to get up and start studying

dedicate an page for autumn in your bujo

take a nap

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Gonna post my daily routines all throughout next week ^^

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Class of 2018

Please reblog this post if you are in the CLASS OF 2018 (hs senior). I would like to follow more of you guys. Thank you!!

(P.S. I’m in the class of 2018, so follow if you want college info!)

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I use a regular backpack (mine's by eastpack) and I use the little bag in the front for small stuff, extra pens and everything I noted down under "other important stuff" and I just manage to have the rest with me in my backpack or pockets in like my jackets 😅 I don't even know how😂 but I don't have that much to take with me in terms of school stuff (books etc)

What to put in your school bag!!

The usual school stuff

Your books, folders, note pads… the essentials for every single subject you attend today.

Extra sheets for notes! You can take loose leaf sheets, note pads, smaller note pads… just anything in case you need some for notes, doodling or anything else ;)

Pencil pouch!! I’ll do a separate ‘what to put in your pencil pouch’ and link it here then.

PLANNER!! Don’t forget your planner. You’ll regret it if you do.

Make sure all your homework for today is in your bag!! There is nothing worse than spending hours and energy on homework and then not being able to present it because you forgot it at home!

Some other supplies that MIGHT be handy:

Glue

Scissors

Washi tape

Post it’s/ Page flags

Calculator

Atlas

Charger (I keep one for my phone and one for my calculator with me)

Compass

Pen refills

Food

Definitely keep a bottle of something to drink in your bag. I’d recommend water, any juice mixed with water or self made flavored water (I’ll do a post on that also) but you can basically take anything with you, even though water works best and is the healthiest.

I also keep a smaller bottle of coffee with me because I need that caffeine to stay productive and not letting the sleep overwhelm me in class, but that’s up to you. Tea also works super good!!

Take some healthy snacks with you every day. I’d recommend fruit or vegetable of any kind you prefer, but trail mixes are also fine!

Keep some (preferably healthy) bars in your school bag in case you have nothing to eat. Eat that bar then!!

If your school offers lunch, for god’s sake take the opportunity and get some warm, nice nurturing food in you!! It will only help you in classes after lunch (if you’re not eating as much as I once did and I felt so satisfied and warmish and tired and fell asleep xD)

If your school does not offer lunch, take some lunch with you!!

I also have some dark chocolate in my bag, because I frickin love it xD

Other important stuff :)

Keep some money in your bag. You never know when you might need it. I usually keep 10 euros in my bag, just in case.

Anything you need for extracurricular activity!! (e.g. sports clothes etc)

Ever since I first saw someone doing this, I keep an emergency bag in my school bag. That bag contains…

Deodorant

Bobby pins

Ribbons

Tampons (I’m a girl lol and I am not on birth control.. so these saved me a couple times xD)

Nail files/ emery boards (I was the SAVIOR of my friends so many times xD)

My ID

Hand cream

Lip balm

I also always keep a lighter with me and some gum, due to one of my friends being a smoker and she somehow sometimes forgets her lighter and gum, and also you can perfectly light candles with them. And tbh.. gum is always good xD

Feel free to add anything!! Also this is what I do and it is in no way an obligation to do everything :) it’s basically supposed to be a guideline and I hope that that is understandable :)

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Declutter Your Life

I’ve resolved that every Wednesday, I will write a masterpost about self care and living clean and happy lifestyles. Mainly because my blog is devoted to that too, besides being a studyblr, but I hardly ever post original content about it, so hereeee we go. :)

Plan first

Make a list of areas you want to tackle

Or items you want to go through

Set how long you’ll clean

And a little reward for yourself when you’ve reached that goal

Envision what you want your space to look like at the end

Set aside three baskets or areas: one for things to keep, one for things to trash, and one for things to donate/sell

House

There are just some ideas of things to get rid of or pare down. Feel free to add your own. :)

Bedroom

unnecessary pillows on your bed or extra blankets

monsters under your bed

chargers, wires, etc. that go to devices you don’t have anymore or that are broken

old devices, phones, ipods

books you felt kinda eh about while reading them

copies of books or CDs

old notebooks

sticky notes that have lost their stickiness

broken pencils

markers that have dried up

any art supply you don’t use

scrap paper that’s gotten too small

scrap yarn that’s gotten too small

old art projects

unfinished art projects

papers

candles w/o any smell

Scentsy-type stuff w/o any smell

Closet

clothes that don’t fit

all of those clothes you save for your “ugly days”

shoes that hurt that you don’t even like the looks of

underwear with holes (or blood stains - ya feel me, girls?)

socks without a matching pair

socks with holes

bras that are even looking tired

copies of clothes, like multiple white t-shirts

jewelry you don’t wear

childish jewelry

broken jewelry

Bathroom

hygiene products past their expiration date

faded towels

bottles with only a few drops of product left

worn out toothbrushes

hairbands that have lost their elasticity

congealed nail polish

makeup you regret buying

Digital Life

Social Media

Unfollow people, be merciless, make your social media a place of positivity

unfriend toxic people (see the next section)

go through your own posts and delete anything you regret posting

take social media breaks

Computer

upload all of your photos to Google photos or flickr or photobucket or onedrive or whatever, or even a CD, then delete them from your memory

also back up important documents or just things you want to keep to something else and delete them on your computer

go through and sort everything into files

delete any programs you don’t use

Phone

clean out your pictures, upload them to cloud or whatever

delete all of the apps you don’t use or need

go through your contacts and delete the people you don’t want to contact anymore

delete old text message conversations

give yourself a new background too, something clean and simple

Relationships

Get rid of those people who are toxic in your life, mute notifications from them, unfollow them on social media (you can unfollow someone one facebook without unfriending them), don’t answer them often

make an effort to interact with people face-to-face rather than through text or the internet

decide who you want to actively invest your energy in

School

make a study schedule

prioritize your schedule – study the hardest subjects the most

remember that grades are important

also remember that grades aren’t everything 

(pls don’t fire me from being a studyblr)

if you can’t get everything you need to do done in 24 hours without sacrificing 8 hours of sleep and a bit of time for yourself, then you’re doing too much

Best tip to stay decluttered: Learn to say no.