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need a break? take it!

“I’m just going to finish this in 30 minutes” “My teammates need me to do this so I’m just gonna finish it”

There have been times where I’ve tried to continue to complete all of my work, however, things didn’t really work out and I felt extremely burned out afterwards. If you think that you need a break, then please consider taking it. 

Would you want to relax and come back with more energy or sit there endlessly and burn out?

afternoon planning with Notion and, well, a regular planner. a bit stressed but still looking forward to next week’s activities!

Cleaning Routine

I’m a creature of schedule. If I don’t follow a schedule, I’m pretty aimless. It also forces me to be accountable and to have some standard of discipline, which, when it comes to cleaning, I really need haha. No one likes to scrub down their toilet. Here’s the schedule I’m trying to stick to!

Daily (a 10 minute clean):

make my bed: Make this part of your morning routine, as it honestly makes your bedroom look so much cleaner.

tidy up, put things away: Try to do this at night before you go to sleep, so that when you wake up in the morning, your room is already clean. It will motivate you just a little bit more to be productive.

fold any clothes and make sure they’re put away: My dudes, when I get ready each morning, I am a total hurricane.My closet gets the worst of it, but it’s super ugly to have clothes everywhere, so personally I really have to stay on top of this.

Weekly (an hour clean on Saturday):

clean my bathroom (Saturday): I always clean my bathroom on Saturday so Sunday (which is my rest day) can be free of clutter-induced stress. Because I clean it frequently, it’s a pretty quick clean.

wash my bath towels (or however frequently you need to wash them)

Bi-weekly:

wash my clothes: There’s nothing more annoying than not being able to wear your favorite Harry Potter shirt because it’s 

disinfect surfaces: Like your desk, your shelves, your windows, even your doors — these things build up dirt too!

Monthly

declutter: Every month I find I accumulate an awful lot of junk, and every month I try to pare down my possessions.

wash my bed sheets: Really important!

Previous #Wellness Wednesdays post: New Goals, New Semester, New You

you’ve gotten a bad grade. the assignment you turned in was not as good as you expected. the exam just went awful. we all know the feeling when this happens. but i’m here to help you!! don’t stress my friend everything will be okay

first of all: it’s okay!!!!!! everybody fails sometimes! i know it feels awful because you worked your ass off and now this happens. what’s important is that you don’t give up. academic success is not everything, so don’t beat yourself up too much. (also like there’s so much wrong with this system, but that’s a topic for another time)

- ̗̀ right after  ̖́-

give yourself some time to be sad, angry, frustrated, etc. talk to someone or journal your thoughts down and just get everything out. (it would be best to talk someone who isn’t in the same situation, so instead of maybe making your classmate uncomfortable, talk to somebody who will listen and give emotional support)

nobody excepts you to go right back to studying. in fact it would be better to get your mind off of things and distract yourself a bit. do something you love and relax a little.

but! don’t forget to pick yourself up again and take the next step:

- ̗̀ mindset  ̖́-

put your “failing“ into perspective. how bad is it really? is it the end of the world (no it isn’t). do you only think it’s a bad grade because you keep comparing yourself to your classmates?

don’t!!!!! compare!!!! yourself to others!!! focus on yourself. you don’t know all the other things your classmates may struggle with and your academic performance does not determine your self-worth. so what you didn’t do that good? there are so many other great things about you, believe me mwah

- ̗̀ identify the cause  ̖́-

what was the cause you didn’t do as well you expected?

did you study the wrong things? or did you study them the wrong way? were the concepts just way to complicated and you didn’t understand them?

did you panic while taking the exam?

didn’t pay attention in class?

did you not start early enough?

is your teacher just awful™?

whatever the reason try to identify it and find a solution. try to apply it the next time. but remember that there is not always a cause, sometimes things are just like they are. if that seems to be the case, just remember that it’s probably not your fault and try to continue doing your best.

- ̗̀ solutions  ̖́-

ha you thought you have to figure out the solution all by yourself. but i’m here to (hopefully) help you.

don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher/prof! most of the time they want to see you succeed, so maybe there is something you could do to improve the grade or you could try to tackle the issue you have/had.

find a study method that suits you and make it a routine. there’re so many helpful posts on here (just search up “study tips”) so there is to 100% something that works for you.

study schedule? some people do better with one, some don’t. with one, you can exactly plan out when and what to study for the upcoming tests, so you’ll be able to improve your grade. also, try to plan in when you’re going to revise hard topics again or the ones you didn’t understand if there were any.

do your homework and assignments! they help so much with improving your grade and the teacher/prof sees that you’re willing to make an effort.

join a study group or visit a tutor. they are a great way to find help and make you remember that you’re not alone and that there’s a solution to everything.

be a pro at exam taking. i’ll maybe do a separate post on that because there is so much i could say, but the most important thing is: be positive. give yourself a pep talk and don’t stress. you got this.

okay, that’s everything i have to say! i hope i could help u a bit <3 remember: you got this!!

Tips for cleaning from someone who is lazy af and used to be gross but now genuinely enjoys cleaning:

Tip 1: When I decide I’m gonna clean, I devote a whole day/half day to it so I’m not rushed. It also helps to wait until you’re the only one home, so no one can interrupt your vibe.

Tip 2: Get that “chilling at home” ambience. I turn on music, light a candle, and sometimes get a drink. There’s nothing wrong with cleaning while you’re intoxicated. Also, put on your comfy clothes. I usually wear pajamas and an apron. It’s your “me time” so be comfy.

Tip 3: Alternate stuff that requires standing/moving with stuff like checking your email/paying bills so that you don’t get tired (I am easily exhausted)

Tip 4: Constantly visualize your goal of how you want your place to be when you’re done, and do things that make a big impact first, like picking up dirty clothes from the floor and putting them in a hamper or washing big pots and pans.

Tip 5: Take breaks! Take naps! When I clean it is my day of luxury. Lounge around and drink wine for an hour and then clean the bathroom. Then take a nap and wash the dishes when you get up. Don’t stress!

Basically, Have A Nice Flipping Time!!

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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

Active Revision Techniques

some easy to follow tips on how to organize your digital life for a stress-free experience while trying your best at school! ✨📖

other posts: 

advice on choosing your major

self-studying in three steps

being productive at home

I have some spicy goals for tomorrow.