#personal study habits

[thisisgraeme]

Exam Preparation Bootcamp and The Science of Studying Part 1: Harnessing Mindset, Learning Styles, and Wellbeing for Exam Success

Unleash your study potential and exam preparation with our latest blog post! Dive into the power of mindset, SMART goals, and wellbeing in your learning journey. Discover how AI tools can enhance your study efficiency. Ready for success? Read on...!

Empowering Your Exam Preparation Journey Let’s take a further dive into the fascinating world of effective studying and exam preparation, where personal mindset, learning styles, and wellbeing play pivotal roles in achieving academic success. In this post I expand on my earlier exam preparation guide, zooming in on how you can cultivate a success-oriented mindset, understand and utilise your…

[angerieque]

How to: Become a better version of yourself.

Hi angels! Today, we'll be covering the topic of becoming that vision of ourselves, the best ever. Let's dive right in!

Follow accounts that inspire: Especially people who seem so into what they're doing, not just being "influencers". When scrolling, don't follow a person just because you liked one video of them. Instead, go to their account, check their posts and if they're relatable to any of your goals, follow them! Be mindful.

Vision Boards!: Personally, I make one for each month. They mainly consist of academic, health goals, and quotes (for me). I love to check them whenever I'm feeling unmotivated and after each month, I check them once again to see what I achieved and what I could have done better.

Write down your goals: Will you forget about it? Well, maybe. Is it worth it though? Definitely. You'll have your own guide to refer to once you remember it exists. Categorize your goals, make them seasonal, whatever you feel is best for you.

Affirmations: Each morning, I tell myself that I'm beautiful, smart and worth a million. You have to believe it. We always tell others these words that we forget we need to hear them, too.

Baby steps: Workout at home if you can't afford a gym membership until you can, for example. Find an alternative for anything you want to do but can't afford/isn't available. Don't just give up because you don't have money, that's an excuse.

Have a well-structured routine: Build your own routine and write it down. Think of what you're doing wrong and work on it by replacing it with another healthy habit.

Think of who you'll be if you start now: Visualize your life once you're "that" person you've been dreaming of. How will that feel? How will you look, talk, and walk like? And what kind of life do you prefer?

Love yourself enough: The amount of self-respect you've got to have in order to do all this for yourself is insane. You have to believe that you deserve a better life, a healthy and functioning body, a nice degree. Think of how people will perceive you, but most importantly think of how YOU will perceive yourself.

Alright that's it for now babes! Hope you have a good night or morning. Much love, angel.

[glowup-princess]

ʜᴏᴡ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴄᴏɴꜱɪꜱᴛᴇɴᴛ

Being consistent can be challenging, but it's a skill that can be developed over time.

1. Set Clear Goals

Define what you want to achieve and why it's important.

Break the goal into smaller, manageable steps.

2. Create a Routine

Establish a daily or weekly schedule.

Make it as simple and realistic as possible to follow.

3. Start Small

Begin with small, achievable actions. This builds momentum and confidence.

Gradually increase your effort as you become more comfortable.

4. Stay Organized

Use tools like planners, apps, or calendars to track your progress.

Prioritize tasks and focus on what's most important.

5. Build Good Habits

Replace bad habits with positive ones.

Stay consistent by committing to a specific time or place for certain activities.

6. Hold Yourself Accountable

Set deadlines and hold yourself to them.

Share your goals with a friend or mentor to get support.

7. Embrace Imperfection

Understand that setbacks happen; don't let them derail your efforts.

Focus on progress, not perfection.

8. Stay Motivated

Remind yourself of your "why" regularly.

Celebrate small wins to keep your spirits high.

9. Avoid Overloading Yourself

Don’t take on too much at once; this can lead to burnout.

Learn to say no to distractions that don’t align with your goals.

10. Be Patient

Consistency is built over time, not overnight.

Trust the process and keep going even when progress feels slow.

Take care of yourself <3

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[glowettee]

⋆˚࿔glowettee hotline 6: finding peace after studying.ᐟ

hey lovelies! 🤍i'm finally back with glowettee hotline

abbey sent in the sweetest question to the glowettee hotline about something i think so many of us struggle with. that persistent anxiety that whispers "you could do more" even after you've literally been studying for hours and hours? yeah, i know that voice all too well.

i was literally up until 3am last night reorganizing my color-coded study guides even though i'd already finished them, so trust me when i say i understand that perfectionist energy. there's something about academics that brings out that need for control in all of us, right?

first, i want you to know that what you're experiencing is actually super common among high-achievers. that anxiety isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong - it's actually your brain being a little too good at wanting to succeed. your brain has basically created this false equation that anxiety = productivity, when actually they're totally different things.

when i was in my worst perfectionist spiral last semester (we don't talk about the great midterm meltdown of 2024), my academic counselor shared something that literally changed everything for me. she called it "productive completion" versus "perfectionist completion" and the difference is everything.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ why your brain keeps doing this ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

your brain has been rewarded for being anxious in the past. every time you've pushed yourself to do "just one more thing" because of anxiety, your brain logged that as a win. it doesn't realize how exhausted and burnt out you're becoming.

also? uncertainty is literally uncomfortable for our brains on a neurological level. your organized nature (which is actually a superpower when balanced!) means your brain craves that feeling of "doneness" - but perfectionism keeps moving the goalpost so you never actually reach it.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ practical things that actually help ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

create a "done list" instead of just a to-do list. physically write down everything you've accomplished in a study session. when anxiety says "you've done nothing," you have literal evidence to the contrary.

implement a physical "closing ritual" to signal to your brain that work time is over. i close my laptop, put my books in my bag, and light this little vanilla candle that's only for post-study relaxation. your brain needs these concrete transitions.

use time-based boundaries rather than task-based ones. "i will study for 2 focused hours" is better than "i will study until i feel done" because perfectionism ensures you'll never feel done.

try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique when anxiety spirals hit. name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. it literally interrupts the anxiety pathway in your brain.

create a "worry hour" where you give yourself permission to stress about academics - but only during that designated time. when anxious thoughts come outside that hour, tell them "not now, i'll think about you at 4pm."

practice self-compassion statements that feel authentic to you. mine is "being imperfect doesn't mean i'm ineffective." find yours and repeat it when that voice starts up.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ the deeper work ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

here's the thing about perfectionism that took me forever to understand - it's often a protection mechanism. somewhere along the way, you learned that being perfect kept you safe from criticism or failure or whatever scary thing your brain is trying to avoid.

the real question to gently ask yourself is: what would happen if you did "just enough" instead of everything possible? what are you afraid would occur? usually when we dig into this, we find some core beliefs that need updating.

for me, i realized i had this weird belief that if i wasn't constantly anxious about academics, it meant i didn't care enough. which is obviously not true! you can care deeply about your studies while still having boundaries and rest.

abbey, i want you to know that your worth isn't measured by how exhausted you are at the end of a study session. your organized nature is a gift - but it should serve you, not control you.

sending you the warmest thoughts and a reminder that you're doing so much better than you think you are. your anxiety is lying to you about how much is "enough."

xoxo, mindy 🤍

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[kandavers]

do u ever get jealous when u see ur partners with other partners ?

unfortunately yes sometimes LMAO

That's why we reassure each other a lot <3 I feel like feelings of jealousy/missing out are unavoidable in relationships like these, so the best way to rectify it is a lot of communication

[oi4v]

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Starting Winter Arc

Winter Arc is from October to January and it is a way to be your very best and really show your potential.

What does this consist of?

Schedule - create a schedule that is very lenient but still productive. You do not want to be too lazy but also not too rigid. Give yourself some grace System - create a system about you. A system is a set of routines that you can switch onto depending the day. It is really a you thing and makes you work more efficiently, more smoothly, and productively. Mindset - Mindset is everything; motivation is temporary, mindset is forever. If you don't have discipline or a positive mindset you might not be able to work as hard as you should. There is days where you want to give up but you really got to push. You have to list more positives in life than negatives. In order to have a better mindset, you need to have a better self concept. In order to have a better self concept, you need self esteem. Lastly, in order to have a better self esteem, you need confidence. Confidence is key. Habits - You might have mindset, systems, and schedule but habits are what you might refer back to or fall back on on those slump days. That's not good- don't you think? We have to correct our habits and really evaluate ourselves. Winter arc is all about building good habits-- one I like is positive journaling or dumping my mind in a journal. I may have a lot of thoughts but I list both positive and negative things that my mind has. Also listening to your body and needing to stop. Cutting off people or taking a rest from socializing is totally fine-- especially if your mind needs it. We are all able to heal and some habits are meant to loss. Habits are built with our environment therefore we can correct them.

Self-actualization and self-achievement is great for us and especially students. Humans are meant to surpass their goals and reach to our full potential. We might be depressed or overwork but we are like machines. We were the original machines; we are an art that has to be maintain. Let's try to be our very best.

[thewhimsicalarchives]

🌻 quote of the day:

~ Whether it be academically or not, only you know the extent of your achievements and only you can praise yourself earnestly. As nice as it feels, academic validation or any sort of validation from others is unparalleled to the validation you give yourself. Allow yourself the pride of your accomplishments, and reward yourself for your hard work, without the permission of others.

[swan2swan]

All thematics and darkness aside, one thing about Brokelynn is that it's Really Really Funny.

[amoramoon]

Stop waiting and do something with your life. You won't get results if you sit around waiting for something to magically happen. Life isn't going to change for you, and if you think that way, you're self-centered and stupid. Oh! Do not you think? Then do something to prove yourself wrong! You are the only one who can change your life, so do something about it!

[thebluebygracieabrams]

can someone tell me how to keep going if your hardwork does pay off but you don't feel anything when you achieve your goal just relief and numb again

[lillycoco]

Hey Everyone

I think it's about time for a little reintroduction since the last time I introduced myself was 3 years ago when I started this blog.

So here's to a new one:

When I started posting here I was in my first year of studying nutritional sciences. I have since graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

I am now working full time in a hospital in my city and learning new things every day.

My studies are not over yet, because I am planning to do my Master's degree. However, I would like to gain some work experience in my field first.

I would like to do my Master's in nutritional medicine and nutritional therapy.

Apart from that, not much has changed about me as a person: I love reading, I love being outdoors, I could easily win a world championship in coffee drinking and I have another great passion:

Writing. Unfortunately, I haven't had enough time to write in the last few months as I had to get used to my new job and change my routine, but I hope to work more actively on my crime and short stories again in the near future.

Nevertheless, I am grateful for the experiences I have been able to gain and even if the journey to this point has been exhausting and not always great, I have come a long way and I know that this is just the beginning and not the end.

Last but not least, this blog is a safe space for everyone. I think it's great that there are communities like this one, where you can keep track of your progress and motivate one another. So if there's something you want to talk about, have questions or just have something on your mind that you want to get off your chest, feel free to come and talk about it. I'm happy to help in any way I can.

Thank you for reading through 🖤

[gildedgoldenamelia]

Haven't had the chance to watch the entirety of the The Boys, and I'm sure this comparison has been made before, but Homelander is exactly how I see Alfred's mutilative, cunning, and cruel side being like. The part of his personally that allowed him to become the worlds only super power.

As a person, he is deeply narcissistic, disturbed, violence-addicted and sadistic psychopath. Homelander is incredibly and needlessly violent, brutal and aggressive, throwing a bank robber into the air and letting him fall to his death, punching a shooter in the chest, senselessly decimating a group of terrorists around the world.

Due to being raised in isolation...Homelander struggles to feel genuine love, empathy and understanding for other people and their emotions. This has rendered him callous, immoral and psychopathic often threatening, abusing and intimidating the other members of the Seven in order to keep them in line much like his father while also killing anyone who stands in his way.

 He is seen to be more than willing to let a plane full of families and children crash...but pretends to feel sadness about the incident while in the public eye.

Ultimately, Homelander is a damaged man, raised in a loveless environment, given extraordinary power and looks, and often told how great he is. Furthermore. the people raising him had a notable disregard for ethics, leaving him with a very similar mindset. This has left him with the paradoxical mindset of seeing almost everyone else as less than him, while at the same time having a deep desire for love

[femmefatalevibe]

I have a lot of exams coming up in uni rn and im feeling burnt out, any advice?

Hi love!

I would say the first thing to do is to ensure you have a healthy sleep, nutrition, and movement regimen in your everyday routine. And then, here are some of my other tips:

Schedule your studying around your breaks/rest time, not the other way around. Even if you're studying and writing the same amount as you would be otherwise, this change in perception can lessen your stress levels thereby freeing up brian space

Give yourself something to look forward to every day. It can be as simple as a nice and soothing shower, a face mask, a walk with a great playlist, watching an episode of TV show you like, getting your nails done etc.

Consider your "why" for this exam season and how this motivator facilitates your other/long-term goals. Perceive your exams as a useful stepping stone to reaching certain goals vs. a reflection of your capabilities, intelligence, or self-worth. Depersonalizing and objectifying the discomfort is key

Hope this helps xx

[al-luviec]

Here is lady pics from when I was MIA

[wienners]

its funny that the entire tag of habit/vinny is like "this is an abusive basically proship why do people like it :/" when 1. theyre both unrelated adults and 2. their dynamics just this

(art by @punkitt-is-here )

[prussianmemes]

you should kill yourself if you spend 12 minutes sorting around your notes on your desk, making sure they look messy but also the prettiest ones are on top, posing your textbook open and having the most "academia" looking web page or lecture slides on your laptop screen before taking a picture and posting it on your social media story while quietly scrolling through songs to put with it.