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Other advice posts that may be of interest:
How To Stop Procrastinating
How To Study When You Really Don’t Want To
Unusual Study Tips
How To Do Uni Readings
Active Revision Tips
How to Focus in Online Classes
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Dealing With Executive Dysfunction - A Masterpost
The “getting it done in an unconventional way” method.
The “it’s not cheating to do it the easy way” method.
The “fuck what you’re supposed to do” method.
The “get stuff done while you wait” method.
The “you don’t have to do everything at once” method.
The “it doesn’t have to be permanent to be helpful” method.
The “break the task into smaller steps” method.
The “treat yourself like a pet” method.
The “it doesn’t have to be all or nothing” method.
The “put on a persona” method.
The “act like you’re filming a tutorial” method.
The “you don’t have to do it perfectly” method.
The “wait for a trigger” method.
The “do it for your future self” method.
The “might as well” method.
The “when self discipline doesn’t cut it” method.
The “taking care of yourself to take care of your pet” method.
The “make it easy” method.
The “junebugging” method.
The “just show up” method.
The “accept when you need help” method.
The “make it into a game” method.
The “everything worth doing is worth doing poorly” method.
The “trick yourself” method.
The “break it into even smaller steps” method.
The “let go of should” method.
The “your body is an animal you have to take care of” method.
The “fork theory” method.
The “effectivity over aesthetics” method.
old digital planner layout.
Omg!!! A bish finally got an Ipad Pro & now I can write my aesthetic notes for my Korean Class😭🙌🏽🌸
saturday, march 6 • a february recap & march setup
my march bullet journal spread was inspired by my recent feb-cover-up situation 👀 because i’m actually quite liking the additional pOP! of color that i can add into my bujo with the random construction paper i have lying around uwu but ya dis an overview of my spreads that i made in a 10pm-dimly-lit-tired-trance last weekend hAHaha
also im not sure of where to take photos now in my new apt (i miss my old room’s lighting during golden hour ft. the nice flowy curtains), but i’ll figure it out this is small potatoes u know what i’m sayin’
This is my reading journal for 2021! I really wanted to get back into reading this year, so I thought creating a journal like that will motivate me more... My reading goal is 40 books, I know its not a lot bit I am an engineering student and work part-time so I thought I'll keep it realistic. I used to read so much when I was younger, cause I didn't had any friends lol, and I really missed it!
🌻♡ love this spread!
Are you guys following me on IG? If not, check me out 🥰 @yukkuristudies I’m a lot more active on there ✨
01/30/21 — february monthly spreads ✍🏻 I honestly thought my 2020 one (right) was the best I could do, but I’m loving my 2021 page (left) 🌷
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Hope the school year has been treating everyone well :-) Stay safe friends!
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some old gcse chemistry notes written on goodnotes on my ipad! this was the first time i ever used it and i remember being so pleased with how they turned out!
Day 51 of My Winter Studying Challenge!
❄️ 20th January - Do you do any winter sports? ❄️
not really because i don’t really do many sports anyway and my country isn’t exactly suited to winter sports
DIY Study Supply: Customizable Acrylic Board
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Hey everyone! So I’ve recently been seeing acrylic board planners like this one circulating around social media, and I thought there could be a better way to implement the same thing - more customizable, more versatile, cheaper. Here’s one of the ways you can make a customizable acrylic planner for yourself! I have one of my own and it’s been a wonderful productivity tool. Hope you like it <3
Here’s a link to my printables that you can use as templates!
are you tired? sleep. and then, wake up.
week 40 ; sept. 28 - oct. 4 weekly spread
If you’re a stationery lover there is no doubt that you’re always looking for new places to shop because you can never have enough notebooks or pens! Buying stationery gives us all an illusion of productivity and who isn’t willing to pay for that? I’ve compiled a list of stores I’ve come across and think deserve sharing! Just to note some of these do have physical stores or only ship to certain places. I’ve tried to find out their shipping policy but be sure to double check. Anyways, here is a list of all the stores (I’ve * my faves).
Stationery stores
Appointed (worldwide shipping)
Amazon (international websites)
Bando (worldwide shipping)
Bloom Daily Planners (US only)
Blue Sky Planner (US only)
Bricksxcastle (worldwide shipping) (get 10% off using ‘emma10′)
Cobbery (worldwide shipping)
Daiso (US only)
Day Designer (US and Canada only)
Ella Iconic (worldwide shipping)
Emily Ley* (worldwide shipping)
Erin Condren (worldwide shipping)
Fox and Star (worldwide shipping)
Frank Stationery (worldwide shipping)
Glam and Paper (worldwide shipping)
The Happiness Planner (worldwide shipping)
Inky Co (Australian and New Zealand only)
Jet Pens* (worldwide shipping)
Jo & Jody (ships to most countries)
Jot It Down* (worldwide shipping)
Kate Spade (ships to some countries)
Kawaii Pen Shop (worldwide shipping)
Kikki K* (worldwide shipping)
Knock Knock (worldwide shipping)
Leuchtturm 1917 (ships to most countries)
Little Paper Lane (Australia only)
Makadai (worldwide shipping)
Meggies (UK only)
Mi Goals (worldwide shipping)
Mochi Things (worldwide shipping)
Moleskine (international websites)
Mossery* (worldwide shipping)
Muji* (international websites)
Notemaker (ships to most countries)
Officeworks* (Australia only)
Orenda (Australia only)
Paperchase (ships to some countries + US website)
Papier D’amour (Australia + New Zealand only)
Paperdorable (worldwide shipping)
Passion Planner (worldwide shipping)
Pepperpot (worldwide shipping)
Personal Planner (worldwide shipping)
Plum Paper (ships to most countries)
Poketo (worldwide shipping)
Public Supply (worldwide shipping)
Quill London (worldwide shipping)
Raven Press Co (worldwide shipping ex. Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, or Carribbean states)
Rifle Paper Co (worldwide shipping)
Ryman (UK only)
Scratch & Jotter (Australia only)
SalteaWashi* (worldwide shipping) (get 5% off with ‘emma5′)
Sessa Vee (worldwide shipping)
StationeryStoreCo* (worldwide shipping)
Staples* (international websites)
Studio Stationery (worldwide shipping)
Smiggle (worldwide shipping)
Sugar Paper (worldwide shipping)
Tabiyo Shop (international shipping)
Target (international websites)
The Paper Stone (worldwide shipping)
Tokyo Pen Shop (ships to some countries)
Typo (worldwide shipping)
Up & Atem (worldwide shipping)
Urban Outfitters (ships to most countries)
WHSmith (UK only)
Etsy stores
EmmaStudies***** obviously my favourite?!? (all instant downloads so goes anywhere!)
Fox and Fallow (worldwide shipping)
Karma Paper Co (ships to US and Canada - international on request)
Letter Love Designs (worldwide shipping)
Little Papeterie (worldwide shipping)
Made to Plan (worldwide shipping)
Moon Lume* (worldwide shipping)
Plan Bright Planners (worldwide shipping)
SHP Planners (worldwide shipping)
She Plans (worldwide shipping)
Simply Notebooks (worldwide shipping)
Sugar and Type (worldwide shipping)
Posy Paper (worldwide shipping)
Purple Trail (ships to some countries)
If you’ve got a store you’d like to recommend, don’t hesitate to message me! Hope you like this post and find some cool new stores to shop at x
You need motivation to study? Let me introduce you to spiteful studying. When you study a subject to prove someone wrong. When you spend hours writing up notes so that you can get that grade and smile smugly at the teacher who predicted you a lower grade. Find someone to prove wrong, it can be a teacher, a parent, friend or just to prove society that you’re so much more capable then they say you are!
Trust me, it works.
I have no idea how to upload a better quality gif on tumblr. 😅 Instagram | YouTube
top played songs of october 2020! hope everyone had a fun october and halloween!
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An Overview of Note-Taking Styles
Note-taking is one of the most essential skills a student should master. It allows you to record and review information to be used in the future. But what’s the best way to do so? Here’s an overview of note-taking styles that can help you maximize your learning!
18.08.20 / the sun rising on my all-nighter. i’ve got a list of errands to run today but after today, everything should be ironed out. just need to get through today!! hbu? i hope you’re doing okay. take care ♡
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saturday 25th january
wanted to start fresh for 2020, so i got a journal and wrote down the things i want to work on this year. hopefully i’ll continue to use it to remind myself of the things i love, big and small ✨
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🌸 my first time bullet journaling! This was done a while ago! Also this is my first post on tumblr💕 🌸
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hey lovies!!
even with the current socioeconomic crisis, the prospect of moving from high shool to college or sixth form is still looming over many of us.
so i've compiled a list of things i've learnt and some advice that would've been so handy if someone had told me before hand!
it's divided into three sections for easy reading. if anyone want to add anything, feel free!! i'll update this at the end of second year!!
before college
if you're going to get folders for your subjects, a sturdy totebag (like from lush) is a shout. but a backpack is an even bigger shout.
before sixth form/ college starts, buy a planner or a journal. i have one that i got in october and omg guys. i have used almost every page and i'll probably only have to buy a second one in december. it's sturdy, i can set my own layout and!! it's got about 256 pages!
unless your teacher specifies otherwise, get a day folder!! it'll just be a smaller folder which you can take what you've done from that day or that week and move into your home folders. plus, it's just so much easier and more convenient.
you don't need to complete every single book on the reading list before you go back. try to become familiar with the ones that interest you the most or all of them, whatever floats your boat. just enjoy your summer!
hydroflask. hydroflask. hydroflask. you know, for water, tea ect.
find out what you like for breakfast. if you're like me, you never had breakfast before school at high school. that won't fly now! i love porridge to go so i can sort that out before my morning shower and then by the time i leave the house, it'll be the right temperature for my half an hour walk.
get yourself a little toiletries bag. put in tissues, hand sanitiser, makeup if you wear it, deodorant, body spray/perfume, hand cream, lip balm. you can even go as far as to get portable floss thingies
portable chargers are a life saver!
during college
the first week should be spent getting used to your learning centre. figure out the quickest route to your classes.
take a picture of your timetable and keep it as a lockscreen for like 2 weeks or until you get the hang of it
and most importantly!! learn everything you can about your library's loaning, returning and reserving process. if they also have recourses like flashcards, hefty amounts of paper, now is a good time to learn that for the future
if you have a personal tutor, try and stay on their good side as much as possible! they'll be your hypeman, your point of access and hell they might even become a great source of laughter and relief during the week.
you'll meet people in your classes that you don't vibe with. you'll meet people that you do. maybe, this is your chance to get away from past school friends/ acquaintances. whatever your case, try and stay grounded. don't sacrifice any part of yourself to fit in and definitely do not feel bad if people begin to drift away. everyone has different schedules and are at different stages, it's normal
during the school breaks (easter, christmas ect.) relax! obviously, complete the homework you've been given but take an actual break too!! trust me on this one
the balance of your work life, social life and sleep will be hectic and confusing and at some times, frustrating. you'll be able to do it, i can assure you. just never sacrifice your work life or your sleep for your social life!
relating to the above one, if you do get invited to events or your friends want to do something after college for fun, go have fun! at the end of the day, as long as you're caught up, your free time is yours.
also christmas time? if you want to get presents for your new college friends, by all means go ahead. but i would go by the rule to not get christmas presents during the first year of friendship unless you know 100% what to get them!
decide whether or not you're going to go paperless, have some paper documents for some subjects or just use printed documents and folders by about november time. that way, you know that your organisation system is consistent and you're not stressing out
condense your notes as you go along. the majority/all key words, key diagrams, and key concepts should be condensed or on flashcards by the time summer comes around
this is something i wish i knew beforehand. anki!! is an absolute life saver. if you're like me, you recently found out about the gem that is spaced repetition. anki does the work for you as long as you insert the info and remember to visit it everyday!
if you need support (academic, emotional ect.), it is perfectly fine to admit that and utilise the resources at your centre. hell, i strongly advise that you do so just for peace of mind
for my philosophy class, i'd advise doing this for any essay based subject, the day or two before an in class assessment, do some practise essays or answers with one or two of your classmates. you'll learn from each other and you can even turn it into a little study date as long as you do the work!
jstor, massolit, cambridge companions, emag, subject reviews (law review ect. by hodder education), podcasts, youtube videos and crash course will make your life so much easier!
try to go to some university lectures/taster days (i know it'll be hard but there are also online options)
whiteboards. whiteboards. whiteboards!! that's all i have to say
remember to have fun!! i know people say that these two years will be the best two years of your life but they kinda will be. the freedom is unmatched and the friends you may make will really help in stressful situations
now is the time to learn how to budget effectively. sixth form can cost a pretty penny if you're not diligent
if you have a part time job- ensure that you're being treated fairly. if you're not, leave. the weekend stress on top of your shool work will not be helpful and it won't benefit you in anyway!
after first year
if you haven't condensed all of your notes for the past year, complete it during the summer. you'll be at much more ease than you think
if you're doing any extra work (EPQ, medicine admissions test prep or law admissions test prep, coursework), do it during summer or at least have the bulk of it done. it will save you so much time and stress! the same with UCAS applications
there you go my loves! if you've got any questions, my inbox is always open!