Things To Do Before 2025๐ชฉ๐ฆข๐พ
Hey cutiesss!! Hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season! Here are a few things to do in the weekend before the new year to level up and start 2025 on the right foot!
Vision board
Digital or physical spend some time placing pictures from Pinterest that you want to represent your year of progress.
Deep clean your space
Starting fresh and clean with new organization and systems.
Go through your closet
Get rid of anything that doesnโt fit you or doesnโt suit your style.
Set up your planner and calendar
Make sure all important dates are on there and that you have a full calendar of fun activities come January.
Clear out your emails
Go through and make sure you have all your work done for 2024 and that you donโt take any into the new year.
Clear out your social media
Go through who you follow and unfollow anyone that no longer serves you in a positive light. Donโt follow anyone that makes you feel bad about anything.
Write goals
Write out attainable goals for the new year and the steps you must take to reach them.
Write out your habits and how you want them to change
I do this by going through my day and writing down my routine also by looking at my screen time to see what I do and when. Then I can understand how I spend my time and how I can use it more efficiently. Also adding habits that will help you reach your goals is the best way to achieve them.
Hope this helps! I hope you guys have a very very happy new year!
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eyes without a face
Ways to level up when you are bored๐ง๐ค๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ
Here are some simple things you can do when you have nothing to do that will still be more productive than doom scrolling.
Learn a new hair style/makeup look! (Works best if you search it with your face shape)
Watch a video essay about a topic you know nothing about.
Take a color analysis quiz and see what colors you have in your closet that suit you.
Create a vision board (physical or digital)
Try a new recipe for easy snacks
Reorganize your space so it flows easier.
Journal about your dream life as if you already have it.
Take a walk and listen to a podcast.
Clean your makeup brushes.
Try to make outfits with clothes you never wear.
Do a face mask and a hair mask.
Try a new workout format
Go over old flash cards (no point learning something if you forget it after the test)
Say affirmations into the mirror.
Record yourself speaking normally and see if there is anything you can improve to help with public speaking.
Go down a Wikipedia rabbit hole (learn something new)
Thatโs all I have for now what do you do when you are bored thatโs not scrolling?
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hii looves so this blog is all abt how to optimizing your day for peak academic performance. This four-part daily system is the exact routine used during exam season especially finals to consistently achieve top grades with minimal stress. While the routine may appear complex at first glance it is built upon simple, intuitive principles rooted in human biology and psychology. It is not only practical but highly effective when followed consistently. Youโll learn to structure your day around ur natural energy cycles, use tools to boost focus, and incorporate essential periods of rest and release to maintain motivation and productivity.
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING UR ENERGY RHYTHM
The routine is built around the concept of the circadian rhythm, your bodyโs natural energy cycle throughout the day. On a standard day for example :
Energy peaks shortly after waking typically around 6:00 AM.
Energy dips mid-afternoon often around 2:30 or 3:00 PM.
A secondary energy peak occurs in the evening approximately around 7:00 PM.
Energy tapers off as bedtime approaches.
This predictable fluctuation is key to optimizing your study schedule. The two energy peaks will be your core study sessions, while the dip will be used as a rest period, and the late-night wind-down becomes your release period or bedtime .
SECTION 2: THE MORNING STUDY SESSION (STUDY SESSION #1)
โโ โง Start Within One Hour of Waking Up
Your goal is to begin studying as soon as possible after waking, ideally within the first hour. Use the high energy of the morning to tackle your most challenging subjects.do ur morning routine quick as possible don't do intense workout or stuff like this cuz u will waste ur energy so always have a specific morning routine for days like these ! And u can workout go to the gym or whatever at the rest period !
Pre-Study Essentials:
1. Set Your Daily Goals (5 minutes)
Before starting, sit with a notebook or your computer and write down what you intend to accomplish. Be specific. Define exact tasks e.g. which past papers youโll solve, which topics to review so u will be more organized during the day
2. Activate Focus with Three Optional Tools:
Caffeine โ coffee, yerba mate, or tea to boost dopamine and adrenaline.
Cold Showers โ a physiological wake-up that increases alertness (personally I don't do that lmao but if u can that's good !)
Focus Warm-up (1โ2 minutes) โ pick a point in your environment and concentrate on it intensely. This warms up your cognitive focus system before you start.
โโ โงDeep Work Sprint Format
Commit to a 2โ4 hour study block.
Use timed work intervals: e.g., 25โ30 minutes of focused work followed by 5-minute breaks.
Use a visual timer to create urgency and focus. This serves as a โdeadline generator,โ helping you push harder and maintain hope by offering visible progress.
โ โนkey principle: work Like a warrior
Study in focused sprints. The more intense your focus, the less time youโll need to study. The idea is depth over duration not 12 hours of mediocre attention, but 2โ4 hours of deep concentration.
SECTION 3: MIDDAY REST PERIOD
Timing: After First Study Block Ends (~Early Afternoon)
At this point in the day, your energy naturally dips. Itโs essential to give yourself permission to rest. This period is not for distractions like Netflix, YouTube, or social media.
โโ โง Approved Activities:
Exercise or light sports
Socializing with friends/family
Taking a walk, especially outdoors
Napping (ideal: 20 minutes)
The goal here is active recovery choose activities that contrast focused work. Avoid anything with dopamine stimulation that mimics your โvicesโ or release behaviors.so this break allows your mind to reset, preventing burnout and increasing productivity in the next session.
SECTION 4: EVENING STUDY SESSION (STUDY SESSION #2)
Timing: During the Second Energy Peak (~6:00โ8:00 PM)
Return for your second battle. This session is similar in structure to the morning study session, but with a few differences:
โโ โง Change Your Environment:
Consider studying in a different location e.g., library, a new room, or another productive setting. (Personally I move from my desk to the guest room cuz it's far from family chaotic activities ifykyk )
This provides novelty and reduces boredom, which helps counteract distractions that are more likely to arise in the evening.
โโ โง Eliminate Distractions:
If possible, leave your phone behind take that shit in another room
Create a space where your brain associates the environment with productivity.
โโ โง Study Format:
Continue using timed sprints.
Session length: 2 to 3 hours, depending on your focus reserves.
The goal is to extract one final productive effort from your remaining focus reserves for the day.
SECTION 5: NIGHTLY RELEASE PERIOD
Timing: 1โ2 Hours Before Bed
This period is crucial and often overlooked. It functions as your psychological release valve a scheduled time for indulging in your โvicesโ or desires.
โโ โง why it matter
Without a controlled release period, distractions tend to creep in throughout the day. When you tell yourself youโll โresistโ TikTok or YouTube for three straight weeks during exams, it almost always backfires. You end up scattering distractions across the day, killing momentum and u will feel like shit
โโ โง so solution:
Contain those activities to this specific window. Give yourself full permission to indulge whether it's gaming, scrolling, or Netflix. The only rule: Only do it at night.
โโ โง psychological benefit:
Youโll find it easier to say โnoโ to distractions earlier in the day when you know you can give in later. It reduces the mental burden of constant suppression.
Caution:
This is not a prescription to develop new addictions or deepen existing ones. If you donโt feel the need for this release, skip it . But if youโre honest with yourself about your impulses, this structure helps you keep them in check.
โโ โง ADAPTATION AND FLEXIBILITY
โง Everyone has a unique biology. Some wake up at 5:00 AM, others at noon.
โง Adjust the energy curve and study blocks to match your personal circadian rhythm.
โง This is a template, not a strict prescription. Principles stay constant, execution varies.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
๐๏ธ Two deep-focus sessions aligned with your bodyโs energy peaks yield greater results than dragging your mind across a 12-hour marathon.
๐๏ธ Midday rest and nightly release are components of a sustainable routine.
๐๏ธ Use tools like caffeine, timers, environment changes, and goal setting to maintain momentum and focus.
๐๏ธ Structure breeds freedom. When your day is mapped with intention, your brain is free to focus trust me with this one
โง This daily routine is not about rigid hours or perfection. Itโs about aligning your habits with your biology and respecting your mental bandwidth. When implemented consistently, this system transforms exam season from a stressful grind into an enjoyable and productive challenge.Now take what you've learned and design your daily routine with intention โง
@bloomzone
study night + angry boy
Self-care night. Candlelight bubble baths, hair mask, manicure, face mask, home-cooked meal, a good book or your comfort show, some journaling... allow yourself some rest <3
Organise and use your planner/calendar. This will help you reduce stress by helping you stay structured and focused.
Update your Spotify playlists. Nothing is more annoying than being on the go, trying to relax to your music, and constantly having to skip songs that don't resonate with you anymore!!
Sunday reset is a non-negotiable!! laundry, fresh sheets, cleaning your make-up brushes, decluttering, etc...
Catch up on some sleep. Take a nap or choose a night to go to sleep extra early. (I recently read this article on sleep dept... VERY interesting!! -> Click here)
Plan a weekly girl's day!! maybe a picnic, some shopping, a movie night, or perhaps just a coffee date? make some plans and catch up with your girls <3
Go on a long morning walk; maybe you'll be able to catch the sunrise too!!
Buy yourself some flowers. You deserve them. <3
As always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments!! โก
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