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foreigners will never understand nazrein bolen duniya bole dil ki zaban haaye dil ki zuban ishq maange ishq chahe koi toofan chalna aahiste ishq naya hai pehla yeh vada humne kiya hai and i think that's sad

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"its going to be difficult, but its going to be worth it"

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Becoming more productive

Be a bit delulu... Believe in yourself; every goal you set yourself is archivable!! ;)

Challenging/tedious tasks first!! Get them out of the way!! ew!!

Visualise your goals!! What do you want to archive? How will you feel when you reach your goal? Write everything down, and make a cute vision card on Pinterest. Always helps me stay motivated <33

Make the most of your time. Got some free extra minutes? Start working on something from your to-do list!! :)

Organise your space. Being in a comfortable and inviting environment is so so important to be able to focus properly. Some scented candles, a cute bookshelf, some pictures…

Plan ahead, make a simple to-do list (no more than 7 points)

Fix your sleep schedule… I'm still working on this myself… once I figure out how I'll definitely make a little guide lol…

Take breaks, especially when studying. Exercise is perfect for relaxing your mind; if you don't love working out - like me... lol - going on a walk is a great option too!! <33

Be aware of procrastination… are you procrastinating right now..?

Reward yourself!! Spend some time taking care of yourself, invest time in your hobbies, eat your favourite meal, or get yourself a nice coffee… small things that make you feel good :)

As always, Please feel free to add your own suggestions and tips in the comments!! <3

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

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Study tips that i learned through failures!

1. It's so important that you do a first read thru of the text as fast as possible. Stick to annotations and brief summarizing notes/outlines. Our brain is constantly making connections even when we're sleeping, so even if you don't understand something at first, getting stuck on it is a waste of your present time AND sleep time. Some things will click while you're doing chores because your brain is still working in the background! But it can't happen if there is nothing to click. Try to expose yourself to all the material as early as possible. [If you're studying math, skip the derivations and proofs in the first read thru and just do the example problems and focus on the underlying assumptions. Depending on the class/exam objective, you might not even be tested on the proof]

2. The breaks. Even if you know you can study 4 hours straight - don't. I used to do this especially when I was anxious, but it just burned me out. Even as quickly as the next day! If you're doing your first pom of the day and you feel really fresh to the point that you feel like you can skip that first break - dont.. it will pile up!

3. The water and the sugar!! This might sound really obvious, but studying burns up so many resources. On days I don't study, I might be okay with 60-70 oz of water, but on days I do, it's normal for me to hit 100 oz. I also ate way more food in general and ate more sugar too, and I think that's pretty normal.

4. Flashcards and practice problems > annotations > having nice notes. It kills me to say it, but the last exam I took (and passed!), I relied on my very disorganized notes/screenshots on my tablet. I didn't have time to organize and transfer them nicely onto paper in order even though every perfectionist cell in my body wanted to soo badly. Making your own textbook can be helpful but I seriously just didn't have the time. Focus on what will actually get you that pass score!

5. Find the note-taking app you like BEFORE your study period or exam season and practice using it! The last thing you want is to fight the syncing mechanism as you're trying to study. I like to use Flexil because of the split screen feature, the linked screenshots, and the cross-platform sync. If you are studying math, either learn latex over the summer/off period so you can use it in Obsidian/Anki or commit to manually written flashcards and notes the whole way. Dont try to switch halfway through because that will be a waste of your time. I personally think writing out the math is faster than typing it out in Latex, but it's your poison (they're both poison). (And if you study any type of math, I 10000% recommend using a tablet)

6. Unless you are studying for fun, orient everything around the class/exam objectives. Unfortunately, you're not gonna have time to be curious. If you don't think something will be tested, quickly cut it out and move on.

7. Figure out what your exam taking weaknesses are. Out of every 10 missed problems, I realized I'd miss a question solely because i input the wrong number into the calculator. Now I say the numbers in my head as I put it in, do it at a relatively slow pace, and break up large formulas into itsy pieces and make sure the output is close to what I expect it to be. I write out all the steps on paper sometimes to make sure every calculation is as expected. You only get once chance during the real thing, so it's important to come up with a policy to reduce risk and to stick to it every time.

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College is beginning on 29th August!!!! Fin-fucking-ally!!!!!!!!

It's about time I get my life back on track and what's a better day to begin than tomorrow? It's Kanha ji's birthday.

So I'd like to do this challenge too starting tomorrow i.e. 26th August.

I have pcos and a routine is very important to get life together lol. Now that college is starting there'd be more structure and routine automatically.

~ My goal is to make a better lifestyle. I want to be healthier and exploit my maximum potential. The last few years weren't the best mentally, physically or emotionally but things have started to look up already. It's all about mindset and I've been trying hard to work on it. It's a step at a time.

🦋 The comeback is always greater than the setback. 🦋

Follow a healthy morning routine; wake up on time, practise gratefulness, have my morning drink, get some sunlight and do breathing exercises, have breakfast and take my medicines.

Go to college; I'm going to give my 100%.

Workout - dance/S&C/strength/run

Spend time with family and friends.

Look for manageable internships. I have been thinking of supporting myself financially and am exploring my options.

I'm going to make sure that I don't miss my medicines. I inevitably end up forgetting. DUMB ME.

Academics are priority. I have to maintain a good grade so studying consistently is very important. I'll make sure to give atleast two hours to selfstudy.

🥂 to developing healthier habits and becoming a better version of ourselves.🧡🌙🦋🥀

I'm starting a 20 days consistency challenge for myself

Where I have to study (at least more than 3 hours), workout (try to incorporate weights slowly and lose 5-6 kgs), give time to my hobbies(mostly writing), learn some new skills (dancing and drawings for now)

Others can join with the consistency challenge hashtag

Recommend some study blogs or people with study blogs hmu in the comments so that I can follow other productive folks here (trying to be consistent here too hehe)

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my trick for getting through grad school is learning to navigate the quadrants with all their nuances

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Have you heard about Pomodoro Kitty? It's the cutest website for pomodoro sessions.

You can customize sessions along with short and long break along with background and the colour of your kitty!

This is the cutest study buddy to work with after all who doesn't want to be judged by a cat when they work.

The Creator

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Reminder to myself that it’s pointless to compare myself bc no one else has my exact story. The general outline can be the same, and still there will be details that are entirely different. There are different obstacles to overcome. There is different progress to be made. Just bc it took me longer to reach a point someone else already achieved doesn’t automatically mean I am incompetent or that they are inherently better than me. It just means we were dealt different cards in life and that is okay. I will not be allowing myself to slack where I shouldn’t, but I’m also not gonna beat myself up for going through different story beats than somebody else. We all go at our own pace. No two people are exactly the same. And in that irrevocable truth comparison becomes a moot point.

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Working harder on the things that are not working, is not going to make them work.

Simply putting in more effort into a flawed plan or method won't necessarily lead you to success. It's essential to reassess, adapt, and pivot when necessary.

People believe that by simply putting in more hours or effort, they can overcome any obstacle. While working hard is commendable, and in certain cases, it's important that make sure that the effort is directed in the right direction.

When we are faced with challenges, its important to be flexible and willing to change tactics. This might mean re evaluating your goals, or your strategy towards it. You need to be able to adapt to situations and have honest conversations with yourself about what is not working. Without allowing yourself to be open to feedback, either from yourself or others, you are going down a path of wasted effort.

The Sunk Cost Fallacy is an idea that because you have invested time, effort or money into something, that you should continue doing it, even when you are not getting results. It's important to recognize when to cut losses and pivot to a more effective strategy.

Sometimes, the solution isn't about working harder but thinking differently. It is about working smarter, not just harder.

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Unit Test — 06; Review Test— 02 (1/10/23) Syllabus:-

Physics

Units and dimensions

Vectors

Kinematics

Newtons laws of motion

Work Energy and Power

Circular Motion

COM

Collisions

Electrostatics

Current electricity

Heating effects of electric current

Magnetic effect of current and magnetism

EMI

Chemistry

Basic concepts of chemistry

Atomic structure

Periodic table

Chemical bonding

Chemical equilibrium

Thermodynamics

Chemical kinetics

Solutions

Electrochemistry

Solid states

Surface chemistry

Botany

Reproduction in organisms

Reproduction in flowering plants

Genetics-I

Genetics-II

Microbes

Biotech-I

Biotech-II

Classification

Plant kingdom

Morphology of flowering plants

Anatomy of flowering plants

Plant breeding

Zoology

Diversity

Animal kingdom

Animal tissues

Cockroach, frog and earthworm

Locomotion and movement

Reproduction in humans

Reproductive health

Origin and evolution

Animal husbandry

I’m not crying, yes I am. Good thing: I’ve already covered these topics in previous tests. Bad thing: they’re now coming altogether and I’m so not ready for it yet. I’ve spent the last two days in a spiraling cycle of trying to plan it all out and then breaking down because I can’t keep up. It’s this time when I’m actually clueless how to proceed and what not to do.

P.s.- It’s been raining nonstop for 4 days here now and that’s just 🤌🤌✨✨💘😌🧚‍♀️🌹🦚 So here’s a singular white lily amongst these gorgeous pink lilies from our garden.

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“Just because you took longer than others doesn’t mean you failed. Remember that.”

— Unknown

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reblog if you are an active studyblr

( 12/09/23 )

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rory gilmore study inspiration

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Within the next 6 months your life is going to look completely different. You're going to be very happy with the changes.

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Tips for NEET and JEE Aspirants

Hello everyone~ Now that the exams are finally scheduled, it's necessary to plan your time properly in order to ace it. Below are some points I have learnt in these past years which is also helping me a lot!📝👍

1. Revise, but smartly. 📚

I know. Many of the students feel confused in the last moment as to what to do and what to read exactly now that the time is less. So, one great option is to switch to online lectures provided by different institutions. They are quick and will be easy to understand. A heads up, do not always just watch lectures. It is also important to self study. So, when you are free, take your notes and just give it a read.

2. Do not OVERTHINK. 😵

As exams approach near, anxiety and stress takes place in our mind. Negative thoughts tend to occupy our mind, making us more distracted from our work. This problem has got only one solution. Try to focus yourself on your work. Think how many more works do you have to cut off from your today's to do list. Don't panic. You will be okay and these thoughts will never come to your mind.

3. Take breaks, do something you love.🥰

Have you ever seen a machine working non stop? What's the result? It becomes damaged after some time, right? The same goes with your body. While it's important to devote yourself to studies, it's also important to free your mind for sometime, so that when you start your next study session, you will feel refreshed rather than being tired. In breaks, try to do something you love. For example, you can make your favorite drink, listen to some music, comb your hair, paint, or just look at the nature. Remember, rewarding yourself will make you feel that studies are fun, and not a burden.

4. Give yourself daily motivation. ✌

It's often seen that aspirants start very hard and tend to lose productivity afterwards. Now the reason is that, something has inspired them very much to pursue that as career. But along with the passing time, the motivation streak moves in the backward direction, so is the engagement with studies.

What you can do is just watch something related to your career like your favorite doctor's lectures, or maybe imagining yourself how you will feel when you achieve your goal. I think that's enough to get you back in track. One book I would highly recommend for motivation is Exam Warriors by Narendra Modi. It's really beautiful how he has put almost all the difficulties a student faces along with their effective solutions in a book. You will enjoy reading it.

5. Take a break from Social Media. 📱

This is vital. I see it as the main thing that distracts many aspirants from their goal and stunts their potential. Even if it's for a week, delete your social media from your cell phone. If you find it difficult, then you can put a lock in your phone when you study, so that you can't easily access them.

Even though social media provides temporary pleasure, but for long term, it is definitely harmful and deviating. I really like a quote by Duolingo(a language learning app)-

"Studying a language for even 15 minutes a day will one day make you master it. But what does 15 minutes of social media do? How does it benefit you?"

6. Can't focus? 🤔

This is a frequent problem I also faced. I tried to wake up early for studying, but often found myself staring at my notes for the first 10 minutes. Don't worry, many students have this problem. But they say, every problem has a solution hidden. What I did was, everytime I couldn't focus, I would go and wash my face, return to my desk, and write whatever I was thinking. If you are not thinking anything, just write this three times- "I deserve the best. I will achieve my goals. I will be a ___________ (for example, in my case, it's a good surgeon) SOON. You will see that your mind will trick you to get to work for your dream.

7. You are important. Take care of yourself. 😇

You have seen how much of a havoc CoVID 19 caused. So, it's necessary that you should be fit, both mentally and physically. Study, but don't burn yourself out. Ensure that you are sleeping for at least 6 hours per day. Meditate, dance to your favorite music, or do things in your leisure time that make you happy.

Studies make you learn something new about the world everyday. You have a lot of potential. All you have to do is train yourself to achieve your goals. All to best! (to me, also ^^;)

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the only motivation you should need is knowing that failing sucks way more than studying does. do you REALLY wanna retake that class? didn’t think so. so go study. go do your homework.