Study Motivation

June 8, 2020 A Latin exam tomorrow, an English exam on Wednesday, and then I will be through this worst of it. I hope that my preparation pays off, but tests are always awfully nerve-wracking — all I can do is steadily complete my final revision today and take a few breaks to stay calm. Wishing you luck with your upcoming tasks and exams as well!

horlicks ice cream and sunny outdoor grammar review sessions ☀️

ancient greek notes and current reads

I love this weather so much. I’m studying for uni, knitting my sweater and enjoying the view. It’s a lovely day 😋

10/06/20 3:30 pm // had a presentation this morning that went really well! & now my brain is all empty. Do you know that feeling? 🧠

Studying Effectively at Home // Tip one

Just because your workplace is at home now, does not mean you have to work all the time because you’re always at home! Sounds obvious, but I’ve been high-key struggling with this. I feel like I’m obligated to study all the time.

How can we overcome this? By setting boundaries and using positive triggers.

Time: time block when you’re going to stop studying and stick by them.

Space: If you can, set up a separate place for study and avoid studying in the bedroom. If you live in a small apartment and can’t do the above, try to make some positive triggers for study vs relaxed time. For example, when it’s ‘home’ time, I slip into comfy clothes, put on my fluffy slippers, put my hair down, and turn my lamp on.

Digital: using app blockers, Forest chrome extension, etc. Using separate desktops for work vs play. I have been trying to use my laptop primarily for work and my phone for Youtube/social media. 

This is a process rather than a quick-fix, but building these boundaries will help so much in the long run! Positive triggers indicate to your body and brain what is currently happening, thereby putting you in an appropriate mindset. For more on positive triggers, I recommend reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. 

Happy studying! :) 

2020.04.13

Good morning! Staying at home on my forced vacation. Enjoying yummy breakfast and excited to begin Basic Spanish part 2! My zebra highlighters will arrive sometime soon, I prepped some ice cubes and ready to have ice coffees as the weather getting warmer~

23.06.2018 done with my final exam ✨

Today I’m pulling an all-nighter at the university’s library. 3 weeks left until Midterms. I wish all the students best luck.

lately i’ve been watching so many college decision reaction compilations haha, they’re so addicting for some reason :’) would you guys like to see one from me? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/35rKZgn

75 / 100 days of productivity

I'm horrendously sick and had a slow day as a result. Did a little bit of grading and a whole lot of wallowing.

november title page & The Catcher in the Rye, which I finished today ☕️💫 coffee and book addiction coming through 📖🍂

22/10/15 • reviewing cognitive psych notes. big midterm on Tuesday!!!

Ready for back to school in some ways. I brought some pens, my planner, clicker, a notebook, my laptop, and a textbook for my first day of 3rd year! Normally I try to avoid bringing entire textbooks with me to campus but I needed it for my stats lab (a 3 hour lab ending at 8:30 pm is not what I expected on the first day). I’ll make a post on the weekend talking more about my classes!