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hi honeys !! i’m back with another self care masterpost because we all know self care is probably my favorite thing in the world. anyways, these are just a few tips (that i actually came up with myself in my own bujo to help me stay productive and motivated) to help you get back into the swing of things as school starts up again :)

take a nap after school rather than just wasting time “relaxing” (aka scrolling through twitter for hours @ me)

start homework at school (if possible)

be okay with giving yourself breaks and rest periods, but make sure what you do in those times is actually serving you

work in a coffee shop to get stuff done, but budget yourself. this is helpful but also an easy way to drop a ton of cash in a short amount of time

alternative to above: work in a library or (if you have a big campus or live near a university) go to their main “center” and just chill out there, there are restaurants but also just tables for anyone to use.

be realistic with your time and actually budget it. your time is valuable.

start things early

make small, personal deadlines

reward yourself

work outside

experiment with your studying/writing/working methods - it’s okay to change things up

let things flow

know that you deserve everything you’re working towards

hope this is helpful,

xoxo annie

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✨07.09.2017 a little peek into my planner spread from last month~ the ‘august 2017′ was just something i doodled and it looked kinda cute so i glued it in. most of the time, i don’t even write the name of the weekdays bc i’m lazy af haha

on a side note, i made a studygram! pls follow if you like!

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11.14.17 • oof.

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10.17.17 || 100 Days of Productivity (17/100) - It’s been a week since Fall break ended, and I miss it so much >.< 

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🍁 Reminder: it is okay to write messy notes, it is perfectly fine to have shadows on your studyblr photos, it is okay to not be productive for a day because you are too tired, it is okay to take a break when you feel overwhelmed. You have done great and you have survived so much. I am proud of you and you should be proud of yourself too. 🍁

Source: Chibird

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# grad night !

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Is anyone else having trouble posting photos? :(

Every time I try to upload a photo of my notes or organizations, my app crashes! I wonder what the cause may be..

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ig: studylustre // cat reference images by the talented @lycheepeaches ✨

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Day 7/100: Did these notes for Current Moral and Social Issues. I can’t wait for it to be the weekend.

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ways to study for exams that are actually productive

use actual note cards for vocab. yes, apps like quizlet are dandy when you’re on the go, but actually physically writing out each note card helps put the information into memory faster than typing them.

visual learner? make charts and diagrams. they don’t have to be pretty. the lines don’t have to be perfectly straight. it doesn’t have to be photogenic. but if it helps you learn, do it.

after you take notes (in class or at home/from your text book), write down possible quiz questions about the material on the next page while it’s still fresh in your mind. later on when you’re studying for the test, use these questions to gauge what specifics out of that chapter you need to work on the most.

start sooner rather than later. i know, you’ve heard this a million times from every teacher ever. but it’s legit. especially as you get into harder level classes and college courses because there is literally so much material that the tests cover that you simply can not accurately learn all of it over night. instead, start about 10 days in advance (but of coarse, the sooner the better).

studying doesn’t have to be a big giant study session that takes hours. if you start far enough in advance, study sessions can be around an hour, hell even 45 minutes is a good. if you go too long in one study session your brain will be fried and studying will be pointless because your brain won’t be processing any of it. that’s why it’s important to take breaks and not just cram for 5 hours the night before an exam.

actually study. hold yourself accountable and make your education a priority. if you have homework and studying to do, make it a priority over going partying or watching tv. there will be another party. you can dvr your show. you can’t take your test on a later day because you don’t feel ready. so be ready.

be careful with study groups. if you have a study group with all of your best friends, lets face it, you’re going to end up spending more time talking about harry styles and supernatural than actually studying. it’s better to have a study group with people who are your friends, but not best friends. and it’s better to keep it between 5-7 people so that everyone can be involved.

if the material is just super confusing and you can’t seem to understand it no matter how hard you study, it’s not you. it’s the way you were taught it. each teacher teaches a bit differently, and maybe their style of teaching just isn’t for you. if this happens, find a way that explains it the best for you. for example, if chemistry is just super confusing for you, try watching the Crash Course chemistry videos on youtube or have a friend explain it to you. this will give you a completely different perspective on the material and will help you understand it better.

at the end of the day, remember that everything will be okay. studying can be stressful, especially if it’s in a class that you struggle in. but i promise you that you are not the only one who struggles sometimes in school, it’s a part of being human. as long as you actually put in an effort and try your best, be proud of yourself. take a deep breath. and remember: you got this.

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“Your only limit is you.”

I’ve just rewritten my Advanced English notes, I love this new layout!

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ig: studylustre // cat reference images by the talented @lycheepeaches ✨

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Really pleased with my insta feed at the moment (@the_girlygeek)  ✨ P.S, I post on my instagram stories daily if you’d like to know more about this boring gal and her (seemingly) eternal quest for an education. 

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10.17.17//11:28 Thank you for 1k+ followers! I never thought I’d commit to this blog for so long… it’s really hecking amazing! (I’ve tried back in 8th grade, but it never stuck haha) I appreciate all the support on my studyblr journey! There is still so much more out there to discover, so I will be sure to continue even after high school!

I honestly can’t believe this at alllllllll :0