It's Funny How Most Of Us Would Rather Read Study And Productivity Tips/quotes Than Actually Studying

Progress is still progress!

It doesn't matter if you hadn't done the things you were supposed to do. It doesn't matter that if you finished 1 thing out of 4 things. You don't have 3 more things to do, you have 1 less thing to complete.

It doesn't matter if you had relapsed after a day or 3 of productivity and healing into a spiral again. What matters is that you get back up and start again. Because now you're a bit stronger and more resilient than before.

It doesn't matter if all you did today was getting out of bed, eat and change your clothes while you did nothing else. Appreciate yourself and give yourself the credit you deserve for doing those small things.

It doesn't matter if the only thing you did today was to focus on existing and on yourself alone. Be proud of surviving till the end of the day because you made it through knowing that there was a possibility of you not making it.

Progress is still progress. It doesn't matter if you take small or big steps. You're taking a step and that's all that matters.

05.07.2024

Funny thing how i actually didn't message up today's tryouts ... I'm thankful and shocked honestly... Anyway, nothing that interesting today, I've been making small progress everyday to atleast touch my textbooks... Midterms start from 18th .... No idea how I'm gonna complete everything in such a short period of time...

Today I:

Learnt some accounts topics

Prepared for debate

Finished 1 lesson in english

Completed Arabic assignment

i have a question: why do you keep sabotaging yourself? why is it that as soon as you think something is just out of your reach you do everything you can to get in your own way? why is it that as soon as things seem to be going right, you plant your feet and sit on the ground with your legs crossed?

you're not fucking lucky. you worked for it, you sweated, and you cried, and you sacrificed so much to reach the level of knowledge and skill you have now.

have you worked so hard only to say "how lucky"? no, damn it, i won't let you. you may not be a genius, you may not be the best in the world, but do you fucking think anyone could do what you did? do you think anyone could get to where you are? do you believe that anyone has the possibilities that you have?

put this in your head, you are not unexpressed potential, you are exceptional and with your hard work you can achieve unimaginable things. stop wasting your dreams just because they seem too big for the drawer.

edit : in italian we say "dream in the drawer" when we refer to a hope that is unlikely to come true, but not impossible.

ex. my dream in the drawer is to become a famous singer all over the world

(just in case you didn't understand the last sentence)

137 days left + yesterday

Well hey there, it's been a productive despite me not going to school and honestly I'm really proud of myself for actually doing something useful for once xD

Completed (yesterday and today)

Economics assignment

English assignment (20%)

Accountancy (3-4hr)

Business studies (1hr 30mins)

Computer Ppt done

I havn't been touching Arabic so I kinda have to start. Plus i got like an English test tomorrow :")

That's it for today <3

about me <3

sorry there was a problem with my last post, here's the actual about me post.

here's a little something about me and i hope to learn something about you too, im just a tired lil high school girlie with a love for books, tea, and notebooks.

about me

she/her

im 16 (that goofy age)

junior (how i will never understand)

infj-t

blue

hobbies

reading

knitting

watching calm/neutral color aesthetic youtube channels (Megan Rhiannon is a favorite, her tmblr is @petite-gloom)

shopping for stationary (you simply do not understand my love for stationary)

studying

ap comp sci a

ap psych

11th lit/comp h

adv algebra

intro to bus & tech

scientific research

interests

books. quotes. poetry. tv shows/youtube (only some). jewellery. nature. tea. photography. sky. journaling. notebooks. pens. stationary. animals. cats. flowers. fanfiction. etc. (i could go on forever)

why blog?

mainly because it will be a place for me to store my days so its easier to remember and journal, hope to keep myself up on the reminder that i do have to complete at least *something* today so i can note it down here. i might have difficulty keeping up though, it can slip my mind sometimes

posts?

i guess i'll post like a summary of what i accomplished today or how much energy i had, it's like a journal, to keep track of everything that happens in life, i get to include you in it too :) but i might repost a bit. things like study tips and progress, techniques, ranting, mental health reminders, books, quotes, motivation etc. anything related to studying. books, mental health and self care.

note: the blog begins 8.08.24. Anything before that is a large number of reposts

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hey! do you have any tips for avoiding burnout when there’s just so much to do? i usually go really hard the first few days of the week and then crash for the rest, which ends up making me fall behind and feel worse. i’m really struggling to find a balance between staying productive and not completely draining myself :D

Hey Anon! :) Thanks for the ask :D

You can also refer to How To Study / Work During A Burnout

How To Avoid Burnout While Studying

Periodic Gaps

Breaks are seriously important. I don't follow pomodoro and it doesn't really work for me. I recommend taking breaks when you are actually tired. It doesn't matter if you work straight for 1 hour and then take a break. I feel like it's better than taking unnecessary breaks.

Snacking / Hydration

Snacking and hydration are a must. I recommend light snacking like nuts or fruits or some chocolates. I wouldn't go for heavy meals because they always make me feel sleepy.

Breaks

Breaks should be taken when you start feeling tired. Don't push yourself. The best way to recuperate is to rest. Appropriate break time is important. I usually divide my study time by half and that is my break time.

Break = Study Time / 2

Sleep

Sleep is a must. Don't sacrifice your sleep for studying. During exams, 7-8 hours of sleep is a must. Don't stay awake after 12, you'll regret it. And sleep is different from breaks. You should not consider them the same.

"Off Days"

This concept worked well for me because i'll be honest, it was relaxing. Have "off days". At least 1 day per week. On this day, you don't work, you don't study. You just relax. And I know you may say, "I don't have time to rest" or "I'll fall behind" but it's better than forcing yourself to work and grind and then ending up not working for days. So, have off days.

Tip: I'll recommend Saturdays because it's perfect for the day off. On Sunday you'll be worrying about the work due on Monday. The rest of the days wouldn't give you rest because of school.

Prioritize

You need not do all your work at the beginning of the week. Work should be spread out over days. Prioritizing work is what needs to be done. Write everything that should be done (or make a mental check list) and then write the due dates for all the assignments and then align your energy and study sessions accordingly.

Manage Energy

Managing your energy is quite easy. You divide your tasks based on three categories. Low level. Middle level. High level.

Low level tasks include reviewing notes and flashcards.

Middle level tasks include assignments and projects.

High level tasks include learning a topic from scratch, solving a practice paper.

Now figure out your energy level tasks and accordingly align your tasks to your energy. It's easier than forcing yourself to do a high-level energy task when you're on low energy.

These tasks may be different for everyone. A high-level task for you may be middle or low level for someone else.

Burnout Effect

In one way, burnout is good. Honestly, some people's highest point is 30 mins or an hour. They find burnout creeping in after some time had passed. And that is why, if you want to reach at least two hours of studying. You need to push that limit. Every single time. Try moving 30 mins every week. Your max limit is 1 hour. Then this week, study for 1 hr 30 mins. The next week, study for 2hrs. then 2hr 30 mins. Do it for a few weeks.

If you don't push yourself to the max limit. Then you'll never actually reach your goal.

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Additional Posts That May Be Helpful

How To Study For Longer Hours

An Absolute Guide To Manage Your Time And Energy For School

Floor To Ceiling Method

How To Study Multiple Subjects

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Hope This Helps :))

It's okay to be bad at something new. Normalize people who want to keep trying without them feeling ashamed for being bad at it.

enough of pretty aesthetic notes, i want messy, shitass handwriting, chaotic notes only you can understand

failure…

failure hurts

don’t panic or stress

keep it under control

you can do it

i know you can

question your wrongs

learn from your mistakes

change your plan

fix your regime

learn from others around you

start with a fresh mind

renew yourself

failure does not define you