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[thestudyofkats]

8 September 2020 | The crisp first page of a book. Greetings, fall term.

[acaemia]

Packed my stuff into an eco bag before heading to my sisters room downstairs lmao I haven’t been outside since M*rch this felt like a side quest 🔅

[getshitdonetbh]

- a lifeguide for students with anxiety - i’ve been struggling with anxiety for more than a decade. needless to say, i know what it’s like to be in a school system when your mental health isn’t at its best. it’s easy to get discouraged and give up on your studies. i’ve been there as well, but look at me now, i’ve graduated from a bachelor degree, a master degree and i’m even doing a second one. IT-IS-POSSIBLE. if i did it, you can do it as well. so here, i picked some of my best tips that i wish i’d know sooner when i got to higher education, when my mental health failed me. x prioritize i can’t stress this enough. P R I O R I T I Z E all your tasks. it’s easy to be overwhelmed with work, emotions, pressure. so whenever you feel like you’ve got a thousand things to do but don’t know how/where to start : list everything. as soon as you’re done with your list, pick three colours : one for important tasks that need to be done asap one for tasks that you have to do but aren’t a life or death question one for tasks that can wait/less important once it’s done, mark your important tasks with numbers: one for the most important, second for the second most important etc… this method will help you to know what you’ve got to do first and help you organise your brain.

x use the pomodoro method being anxious means procrastinate then worry about procrastination because you’ve got a lot to do but also struggle to focus because your mind is thinking about something else… it’s an endless spiral. the pomodoro method is well-known amongst studyblrs but it is really helpful when you can’t focus. 20 minutes of work, 5 min break, repeat it 4 times then give yourself a bigger break. honestly it worked for me. i go full hardcore mode for 20mn, and i’ve never been more productive. + bonus tips : my mind wanders easily, so i also use an extension that blocks websites (forest is the best!!) it helps me to stay focus.

x when it’s too much, stop it you’ve got to submit an essay, you haven’t got much time left but you can’t work. you can’t work because you’re too anxious, because you’re scared, because you want to give up, because all of this, is getting too much. did that ever happen ? don’t force it, you’re not going to be more productive, trust me on this one. instead of crying your eyes out on this essay, give yourself a break. have a shower, talk to a relative/friend, cook something, go out for 5 minutes, scroll your tumblr timeline, do some breathing exercises, do something else. when you’re feeling a tad better, come back, write down everything that is currently making you anxious and split them in two: what can/can’t be solved. and then write down solutions, even long terms ones. once it’s done, you should feel a bit better, enough to go back to your work.

that’s all for the real real real tips, but here’s some bonus that i do as well: - listen to classical/relaxing playlist - use earplugs when i need to be super focused - always keep a notebook nearby, it’s helpful to write what you’ve got in mind - ask for help. never be scared to reach to someone when you can’t do it anymore, it’s important. - remember to take time for yourself as well, sleep is important, so is staying hydrated.

i know it’s not much but those tips helped me get through my dissertation and honestly i would have done so much better if i had known those lil tips before.

take care, - aly

[luciaastudies]

some us history notes in prep for my sat history test ft. my most used pens! from left to right, the pens are the light grey mildliner, grey ballpoint gel pen from muji with a pentel energel ink tube, a pentel brush pen, and a muji 0.5 gel ink pen!

join the discord here

[tatstudies]

28.03.20 | throwback to the good ol’ times before the You Know What

[thinkjar]

October 05, 2020 | 04:50 PM

Albert Camus and some Mandarin for today.

[rylie-studies]

Calling all studyblrs!

Hey y’all! I know it’s been an extremely hot minute since I’ve last posted anything, but now that everything has settled down for me, I’m ready to return to the community once and for all. I’m planning to make a post soon, but bcs of my absence, I’m following a lot of inactive people so I’ve decided to go on a following spree these next few days so if you’re an active studyblr of any kind (langblr, medblr, lawblr, etc) or an art, history, or minimalist account, please like/reblog this so I can check out your blog and follow you! It would definitely mean a lot; I hope you guys are doing well today! ♡

[gloomstudy]

september 30, 2019 - looking forward

the weather has cooled down, and i’m glad that i can finally wear my favorite cozy hoodies, drink more tea, and sleep more comfortably~

here’s the spread i made for the week i got my job and diploma! i’m still really excited about both of those, but i also gotta stay focused and prepare to take a 5-hour exam on saturday ;; i’ll do my best!

studygram: gloomium

currently listening to: “feel special” - twice

[blacklinguist]

your first (conference) presentation ☁️

time yourself, please: i practiced once with the presentation in front of me, twice more while driving, and then again in front of a couple of colleagues. each  stop time was different, but i had a good gauge of how much content i would be able to cover. be the person who finishes two minutes early, you’ll win hearts.

use notes if you want, just don’t go overboard: depending on your field, the norm might be to stand up and just read your paper. if that’s you, ignore this, i guess? print out your presentation (at least a version of it), and jot down notes to help clear your head. make sure they’re easy to follow. honestly, notes are a smidge overrated. two of my colleagues were unable to use their (quite extensive) notes during their presentations, and did perfectly! trust yourself to know your material / research...you are the expert!

be comfortable: no need to dress ritzy, just dress confidently. whatever that looks like for you, that’s what i’m talking about. i wore a skirt and shirt, and some wedges (in hindsight, a great choice because the the podium was really tall...and i’m not). someone else wore a smart blouse and pants, and was sitting on the floor playing with a puppy right before our panel! they were definitely comfortable. 

breathe: if you don’t have time to edit, fine. if you do have time, then don’t. you know how it goes, when an artist is never satisfied, and eventually their changes ruin their entire work? applicable here. if you have anything to add, it’ll come to you during the presentation, or someone will ask you about during the Q&A session. what’s done is done, and within the next two hours, this will all be over!

do not rush your presentation: know what the main points of your presentation are. there have to be some things that are more important than others. if your moderator is flashing five minutes, skip the little details! DON’T speed read your notes / the presentation / talk at 200 wpm. your audience will not be able to keep up. maintain your poise and control. the important thing about practicing your presentation is learning how to adapt it to the time constraints you have. 

enjoy the Q&A session: if you are getting questions, that means your presentation really made an impact. congrats! don’t drop the ball here, but continue to have that confidence. if someone asks you a difficult question / one you didn’t consider, thank them for bringing up the topic, and say that you would like to look into that further (even if you never do lol). heck, you may come away with some helpful information!

finally, some short points:

do not read from your slides. explain / illustrate them. your audience can read!

do not read from your notes. they are there for little reminders (key words, quotes), not as a crutch.

gesture and move about. have some energy in your presence, and loosen up. if you seem happy and excited, your audience will feed from that.

it’s okay to pause. if you’re out of breath, stop. if you need to collect your thoughts, stop. do not follow it with an apology, it’s natural!

no ‘Questions?’ slide!

[study-with-wastel]

Hi people! I'm going to do a febreaury productivity challenge just to get into habits and productivity again with you ✨💚(you don't have to post every day )If you want participate of this challenge just interact with this post✌tag me with the hashtag #february productivity challenge .Thank you for reading me !

[bimbostudies]

mcb immunology notes!

[acaemia]

I miss my uni. hayyys.

[getshitdonetbh]

heya! as i’ve posted this morning, i’ve prepared a #lockdownstudyblr challenge for anyone who has to stay inside! i’m lucky enough to go to work every morning but i figured this challenge could help you guys stay productive and help us to motivate ourselves all together! here’s the prompt:

x day one : your to-do list

x day two : what are you studying at the moment ?

x day three : favourite subject

x day four : your dream job

x day five : show your notes!!

x day six : study routine

x day seven : your favourite motivation quote

x day eight : why did you join the studyblr community (explain your tumblr url) ?

x day nine : one thing you want to learn during this lockdown

x day ten : favourite stationery 

x day eleven : favourite book

x day twelve : show us your desk/room!

x day thirteen : what’s your method to be productive ?

x day fourteen : who’s your favourite studyblr ?

x day fifteen : did you reach the goals you set for November ?

i’ve done fifteen days for now, i’ll see if you guys are interested for more if we’re still stuck at home !

the challenge will start tomorrow (12th of November) but you can start whenever you want :)

feel free to tag #lockdownstudyblr and #heyaly if you decide to do it ♥

stay safe and take care !

- aly

[luciaastudies]

how have y'alls monday been? its was personally a rough week for me last week but im ready to get back on track and be more productive this week✨ join the study discord here!

[tatstudies]

05.11.2019 | like all jungles, mine has its cute little predator ☼

[thinkjar]

March 24, 2020 | 03:30 PM

Studying in the veranda today