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hello everyone!! as a high school junior taking 4 aps, 3 other classes, preparing for the act, trying to do college research, stage managing a musical, and trying not to lose my mind, here are some fun n handy tips for not Dying when ur schedule is hell!  

if you found this post helpful maybe give it a like/reblog and check out my other posts here!

01 | PLANNING AND PREPARING

so much of getting and staying organized has to do with organizing your time in advance.  there are a million ways to do this--google calendar, a bullet journal, a planner, some post-it notes.  my system involves three parts: a google calendar, a planner, and an online to-do list app.  

google calendar: this is mostly for events.  i can see when i have rehearsals, classes, doctor’s appointments, etc.  this helps me see how much available time i have and budgeting it properly.  

planner: i take this with me to school, and i use it to right down when i have assignments and tests.  i use the ban.do planner, but these are a bit pricey, and really anything will do.  just somewhere to put down tasks so you can keep track of them

getplan.co: this app is, honest to god, the only reason i am still alive and breathing.  it plugs into your google calendar and then allows you to create and schedule tasks around events.  @studycxlture has an amazing post about plan here that i def recommend checking out!

general tips about planning: 

plan out the events of your month at least two days before it starts

set aside a night (i like sunday evenings) to set up a system for the upcoming week and go over what you have planned so you don’t forget anything

you are NOT gonna remember that assignment that teacher told you about.  write it down.  

you do not need a fancy system.  it’s okay to try lots of different things until you find what works 

never spend more time planning out tasks than completing them.  unless you have that much free time, don’t dedicate two hours to making a lovely weekly bullet journal spread.  

color codes!!! are a life saver.  i have one with a color for each class (red for english, orange for spanish, yellow for history, green for science, blue for math, etc) as well as some for my extracurriculars (pink for the musical, teal for model un, etc).  

always have ur planner open when ur working, so that you can make sure u r actually completing all the tasks u said u were gonna complete

02 | STAYING ORGANIZED 

oh my god oh my god oh my god staying on top of your work is SO important when you’re busy.  being able to find your worksheets and keep track of your homework and your million responsibilities is essential to being successful.  to stay organized, i have an expandable file folder with tabs for each class.  because i take most of my notes in notebooks instead of binders, this is a good way to keep all of my handouts, worksheets, and syllabi centralized.  

also, make sure you have a way to keep your online materials organized.  create a folder for each school year, and within that folder, create more folders for each class.  from there, it’s up to you about how you’ll organize files. you can create even MORE folders (yeet) for things like homework, notes, study guides, etc, or folders for each unit you study.  the possibilities are endless!!!! isn’t technology exciting

here r some pieces of advice for staying organized: 

have a series of folders/binder/expandable file folder to hold your worksheets.  or one for each class, though i prefer to keep all my papers in one a) to save money and b) to save space.

label your notebooks/binders so that you know which ones to bring home with you

never just shove something into your backpack.  never.  i’m gonna manifest into ur classroom and FIGHT you if u do that.  it’s not good, it’ll end up getting lost or crushed under the weight of all ur textbooks, and you’ll end up panicking when u can’t find it 

have ur planner on u at all times

keep a good filing system of ur stuff at home.  u don’t need to carry around every single bio assignment you’ve gotten back, but by the time ur final rolls around ur gonna want 2 b able to look at all the materials you’ve gotten during the semester

that being said, throw stuff away when the year is over!  i, for one, know i’m never gonna think about calculus after this class is done, so i will be recycling all of my papers (save the earth) and moving tf on 

keep a recycling bin in your room!  even if it’s just a paper bag, it’ll make throwing paper in the trash way less tempting (save the earth)

u don’t need a ton of pens.  i’m being a giant hypocrite saying this but you really don’t need all that stuff.  if you want it and you can manage it, great, but if it’s just another thing to keep track of, leave ur staedtlers and ur mujis and ur fineliners and ur calligraphy pens at home, and just take the essentials with u to school

03 | MAKING THE MOST OF UR TIME

in order to succeed, it’s v important to make every second count.  this doesn’t mean studying 48 hours straight (pls don’t), but try not to waste time. whether this means you spend fifteen minutes napping, doing some reading for english, or having a quick snack, make sure u are being productive and healthy!  i, for one, sometimes have 1-2 hour breaks between school and rehearsal, and i like to use these to walk to the grocery store by my school and get some food and then study in the deli.  

some ideas for being productive! 

carry a clipboard around everywhere.  this way, u don’t need to spend as much time transitioning in and out of tasks, u can just put ur work onto the clipboard, and put it in ur backpack at the end of a break, and then the next chance u have to work on it, just take it back out.  easy peasy

work during commutes! nOT if ur the one driving the car though that’s VERY dangerous and distracted driving = bad.  but if ur on the bus, or ur mom is driving u to school, that might be a good time to go over some notes you took last night, or some reading you need to catch up on.  nothing too insane, please don’t do ur chem labs on the public bus but.  u know.  

read over the notes you took that day on the ride home.  this will help reinforce the information in ur brain, and it’s not super difficult. i go over my apush notes during the 40 minute drive home and sometimes talk about them w my mom, which gives me a much better grasp of the material

don’t waste time on social media.  either delete instagram altogether, or log off/mute notifications before u start work.  same with tumblr.  don’t start scrolling obsessively if u have three tests to study for. 

power naps!!!! napping for about 10-20 minutes, maybe on the way home or to practice/rehearsal/whatever u gotta do, can help u feel refreshed!  anything longer will make u more tired tho, so be sure to get up when u say ur gonna get up.  

study smarter: when ur going over material, u don’t need to handwrite 60 beautiful flashcards.  use quizlet instead.  don’t revise if it’s not gonna help u.  prioritize which assignments r gonna be most impactful over the little ones u can easily make up

take good breaks!! breaks r VERY important and should be utilized properly.  here r some good suggestions for things to do: 

throw in a load of laundry

empty the dishwasher

stretch/do some jumping jacks

drink some water!

go for a walk

talk to a family member 

get a snack!

read some fun novels n such

scream?

!! in case of emergency !! the following tips should only be employed when ur short on time.  don’t use these just bc u can, this is just when it’s about getting close enough to grasping material, not actually grasping it

do every other math problem assigned, and either star the ones u didn’t do, or get the answers from the back of the book.  this way, u get some practice but u also save time

sparknotes ur reading beforehand.  this way, u can recognize what’s going on.  it’s not v good for developing ur reading comprehension, but assignments will go by quicker

NEVER google translate ur language homework, but u can use word reference for helping u find the right word and proper conjugations

flagpole it: didn’t study enough for a test?  are u guessing on like 10 of the questions?  if it’s multiple choice, but the same answer for all the ones u have no clue about, unless that answer choice seems highly unlikely.  then pick a different one.  this way, ur statistically more likely to get some of the ones you guessed correct. 

when u have an online assignment due at midnight and it’s 11:53 and u haven’t started, find another assignment you’ve already completed that has a similar document name.  for example, “scarlet letter chapters 9-11″ instead of ur actual assignment “scarlet letter chapters 12-14″.  submit the other one, and then when u finish the other assignment (either that night or the next morning) email ur teacher and apologize, say u accidentally submitted the wrong document

if ur parents will let u (if ur in high school) or u can let urself (if ur in uni), it’s okay to skip a day to catch up.  just make sure u actually work, get the notes u missed, and talk to ur teachers/professors abt the material u missed.

04 | STAYING HEALTHY 

ur health comes before any assignment, test, or extracurricular.  i know lots of ppl r probably telling u that and it doesn’t seem like they mean it, but i mean it.  no exam is worth sacrificing ur mental, physical, or emotional health for.  yeet!  so here r some things to keep in mind

eat!  ur fuckin!  breakfast!  whether it’s a smoothie or oatmeal or a cup of orange juice or an apple or an elaborate french toast dish, u need some food in ur stomach so that u have the energy to start ur day

remember to take ur meds if u need to!

drink water!  drink! water!  have a glass when u wake up, and then at least one with every meal, and one before u go to bed.  hydration is v important.  if u can, invest in a water bottle and take it with u to class.  

pack a lunch!  and if ur staying later after school, pack snacks!  tech week for me is always hell because i get to school at 7:30 am and don’t usually leave until 11 that night.  it’s v important to stay nourished and hydrated so that u don’t get dizzy or faint.  

remember!  that u are beautiful, and ur body is beautiful, and it deserves 2 b loved! especially by u.  

get 6 hours of sleep.  aim for 8, but six at the very least.  if ur done with ur work, go to bed early!  don’t just stay up for no reason.  

shower everyday, or every other day at least.  give yourself those 15 minutes as a break from work or school or anything else that’s keeping you busy

write down ur thoughts in a journal?  

talk to a friend if ur feeling sad, or just feeling things very intensely.  share ur joy with other people!  vent ur sadness and anger so u aren’t carrying it around everywhere. 

make some time to have fun.  see a movie w ur friends or ur bf/gf/datefriend or ur family over the weekend.  go to a museum.  hang out at the mall.  sleepover at someone’s house.  taking breaks is healthy.  

make an effort to have dinner with ur family if u can (also if u like ur family.  i know some ppl have bad relationships w them so skip this step if that’s u).  it can be nice to reconnect w everyone, even when ur stressed or they’re annoying u, it can be nice.  

remember that it’s okay to be imperfect!  u don’t need to be good at a lot of things.  i got a b for the first time last semester, i just got a c on an apush test, i failed my driver’s test again yesterday.  but i also aced my math quiz, i celebrated six months of knowing my best friend, i walked my dog, i helped put a production together.  it’s okay to have rough days and bad days and bleh days, as long as you keep pushing through them and working for the days to get better.  

i love u!!! stay hydrated and nourished and get enough sleep.  put on some lotion if u have it available.  brush ur hair.  if u ever wanna ask a question, my ask box is always open!  <3

[studie-s]

hellooo everyone!! I missed taking photos during June due to the rainy weather + busy schedule. Finally, I’ve been able to go to a huge clothes + stationery haul 🐝 love the new stuff i got 💗

finally got midliners (pink & blue) they’re so pretty ✨ i feel like buying another set

cambridge sweater + joggers (this outfit is so comfy!! unfortunately, the sweater is sold out :-(

washi tapes from shanghai (mt washi tapes are expensive but they have good quality 👍🏻

army green jacket + striped shirt (i get tons of compliments in this outfit!! 🌟🌟or even with just the top alone)

see more pics in my studygram @europhias 😌  

[studiyng]

hi guys! i’m really close to a big milestone (thank you so much omg) and i thought i’d update my faves page! i tried to make a good graphic lmao i failed

rules:

reblog this

follow me (and don’t unfollow later if i don’t pick you bc that’s just childish )

i’ll choose 10-20 blogs

if this doesn’t get 200 notes it didn’t happen 

what you’ll get

a new friend (how cool is that)

i’ll make you any masterposts you want

a spot in my faves page (obvi)

anything you ask for seriously

i’ll pick the winners the 30th of june! good luck loves!!! 💖🍀

[onetwothreestudy]

[5.13.16] 3 days till my Spanish final! I was so lazy to study for it this week, but today I studied with a friend, so I got a lot done! Also, check out @hpstudyblrcommunity if you need motivation to study and if you’re a Harry Potter lover! (and no, I’m not a Slytherin, I’m a Hufflepuff. :P)

[ashleystudies-blog]

the truth tag

i was tagged by @gecmetry !!! :-)

R U L E S : Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 92 truths about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged.

L A S T…

Drink: water

Last phone call: mom


Last text message: "LOL” to my friend

Last song I listened to: the suburbs by arcade fire


Last time I cried: maybe like last week lol

H A V E  Y O U  E V E R…?


Dated someone twice: no

Been cheated on: no

Kissed someone and regretted it: no

Been depressed: yes

Been drunk and thrown up: no

Kissed a stranger: no


Drank hard liquor: no

Lost glasses/contacts: no my glasses are my most prized possessions

Broken someones heart: not that i know of but probably not

Been arrested: no

Turned someone down: no

Cried when someone died: i was really young when my grandma died so i don’t think i really understood


Fallen for a friend: no

I N  T H E  P A S T  Y E A R,  H A V E  Y O U
…?

Made a new friend: yes

Laughed until you cried: i think so

Met someone who changed you: not that i know of yet!

Found out who your true friends were: yep

Found out someone was talking about you: no

GENERAL


How many people on tumblr do you know in real life: a few of my school friends follow my fandom blog but none here

Do you have any pets: i have 1 dog

Do you want to change your name: i think i’m okay

What time did you wake up this morning: 9:30 bc i had a piano lesson at 10

What were you doing last night: i made my april spreads for my bullet journal

Name something you cannot wait for: summer break!!!

Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: i know a guy named tommy

What’s getting on your nerves rn: my dog is being annoying

Blood type: A positive i think ?

Nicknames: some people call me ash, sometimes trashley, sometimes assley

Relationship status: single


Zodiac sign: sagittarius

Pronouns: she/her

Favourite tv showS: castle, the x-files, nikita, parks & recreation, the list goes onnnn

Hair colour: “dark dark dark brown aka black” same


Long or short: short

Crushes: none atm

Tattoos: no but i want some!

Righty or lefty: righty

F I R S T S…

First surgery: i had a weird joint problem in my thumb when i was like 4 so i got surgery for that and i had to have a cast for my Entire arm :/


First piercing: none

First best friend: a girl named jennifer in the 1st grade, but we “broke up” in the middle of 2nd grade and i still go to school with her but we’re not part of the same “”group”” so we don’t talk lol


First sport you joined: probably dance or swimming or tennis


First vacation: other than las vegas or palm springs, bc those don’t count, i think it was hawaii

R I G H T  N O W…


Eating: i just had some pizza

Drinking: water

I’m about to: finish this tag and then do another one

Listening: bird chirping but i’m clicking on spotify right now

Want kids: unsure

W H I C H  I S  B E T T E R?

Lips or eyes: eyes

Hugs or kisses: hugs

Shorter or taller: i’m like super short so taller i guess

Older or younger: don’t really care?

Sensitive or loud: doesn’t matter

Hook up or relationship: relationship

Troublemaker or hesitant: hesitant i guess.... but neither tbh

D O  Y O U  B E L I E V E
?

Miracles: yes

Love at first sight: not really

Heaven: somewhat

Santa Claus: sure

 ok i’m not gonna tag 25 people but i tag @studyhaven @alicethinks @365text @lostlxmb @imafrickingunicorn @studyhards @succulentstudy​ BUT if you wanna do it, tag me!!!!!!

[fuckstudy]

Hope everyone’s getting their last minute new year’s supplies ready! 

Tagged by @gecmetry. The following insightful questions come from her! Thanks!  

Always repost the rules. Answer 11 random questions posted for you. Create 11 new questions and tag 11 people. Let the person who tagged you know that you’ve answered.

 1. What are your good study habits?

 Organising and condensing notes 

 Speed Reading 

 ….The strength to pull all nighters? 

 2. What are your bad study habits?

 Pulling all nighters (see above)

 Overplanning 

 Perfectionist tendencies 

 Avoiding all responsibilities in favour of marathoning tv series 

3. What advice would you give your younger self? 

 Things don't work out the way you planned. They end up being much, much better. 

 4. What is your zodiac sign? 

 Scorpio 

 5. What keeps you going? 

 If all goes well, I'll finally fucking graduate university at the end of the year! 

+ the fact that there's so much out there to experience. Formal academic study is only one piece in that larger puzzle. 

6. What are you trash for? 

 Chocolate (and tom hardy atm) 

 7. What is your life theme song? 

 Mash up of “ I'll make a man out of you” from Mulan and remember the name by Fort Minor.

 8. What is the corniest joke you’ve ever heard? 

 One about corn *ba dum tsh* 

 9. What is your favourite holiday? 

 All of ones which advocate the consumption of copious amounts of alcohol and good food in the company of others. 

 10. Fill in the blanks: The world is full of ________. 

 Assholes. And potential. 

11. Who do you wish to be close friends with in the studyblr community?

everyone who has taken the time to shoot me a message, or to drop by to say “your post really helped” or has commented via tags (yes i read your tags. some of you have a killer sense of humour; it keeps me laughing through the day and i love it), thank you.

MY SASSY ANONS 

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My questions: 

List three New Year’s Resolutions for 2016

An academic highlight or achievement of 2015 

A personal highlight of 2015 

Guilty pleasure song?

Favourite study materials/ stationery/ apps? 

Which historical or fictional character would you like to spend the day with? What would you ask them? 

Favourite tv show/ song/ album/ movie of the year? 

You’ve travelled back in time to January 2015. What advice (or warning) would you give to yourself? 

 Coffee or Tea? (or something else?) 

If you had the opportunity to study another major/ course, what would you choose?  

Give a new year’s message to your followers 

I tag anyone who likes/ reblogs this post! 

+ @study-ings, @hayley-studies, @studybuzz, @fem-umglul, @melbstudent, @365text, @studyfrenzy, @areistotle, @etudiance, @detoxsify

Happy New Year! 

[onetwothreestudy]

[4.17.16] I had a LOT of fun studying outside today! I put an umbrella on the table to shield myself from the sun, and I studied with sunglasses on. I finished notes for Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, did a bunch of algebra, and finished a bowl of watermelon! :D

[onetwothreestudy]

[4.16.16] Exactly a month until my Spanish final, so I decided to make some flashcards. It’s much easier for me to make nice flashcards than to make nice pages of notes. :P

(lowkey making these for my friends too bc I know they’re as nervous for the final as I am :P)