April 9th 2025

here are my favourite poems to do with writing that are priceless and feel as informative as a guidebook on poetry writing:

to a young poet by mahmoud darwish (most favourite!)

how to be a poet by wendell berry (favourite!)

the real prayers are not the words but the attention that comes first by mary oliver

poem written in a copy of beowulf by jorge luis borges

the wolf’s eyelash by c.p. estes

digging by seamus heaney

?poetry by pablo neruda

ars poetica by archibald macleish

my heart by frank o’hara

notes on the art of poetry by dylan thomas

the joy of writing by wislawa szymborska

how to eat a poem by eve merriam

basho on haiku: 17 statements

how to write a poem in a time of war by joy harjo

discontinuous poems by fernando pessoa

you can feel free to add on more poems about poems to this if you know any good ones!

Hi! I was wondering if you had any tips on studying for long periods of time like you do?

I saw you had studied for ten hours in one day and I have never managed to stay focused that long.

Would really appreciate if you had any advice but if you're busy no worries and ignore this!

Thanks!

Hii :)

My 10h of studying seem crazier than they probably are- a lot of it is re-planning my study schedule, petting my dog with one hand while trying to write with the other, google definitions etc. but maybe this is still somewhat helpful?

-task mix & match

I don’t write for 10h straight, most of it is a mix of writing, reading, drawing sketches etc.- pretty much anything that makes my „normal“ task a bit less boring :) so: including as many productive task-solving variations

-frequent breaks

I try to put ~5min long breaks in between each (topic) section that I cover + a longer break where I do something non-study related if I notice my focus disappearing

-coffee + instant sugar

Tbh, without it I wouldn’t be alive lol if coffee doesn’t give me back my energy I usually resort back to eating an unhealthy amount of sweets to make up for it lol

-movement

Not as in stretching in my breaks but I’m constantly moving to keep my brain stimulated🥲 - changing the way I’m sitting, drumming along to a song, spinning on my chair (the adhd is adhding huh)

-switch noise input

I usually start studying without music and turn it on once the topics get boring / I lose motivation to switch up whatever I’m doing atm. 2000s „club music“ (aka hips don’t lie by shakira) is somewhat helpful?

-rewards

For me it only works if I really lose my entire free time to studying but having something to look forward to once I achieve whatever I’m studying for works quite well rn? I’ll either buy myself procreate or a new game once I pass my (written) finals :)

<3

"best friends forever."

can you make a video of you taking flowey and putting him in a Tupperware container and then shaking vigorously

Don't worry I gotchu... I know the feeling when you just want to shake a stupid flower in a box...

joke from whenever toby clarified he had to add save points to chapter 4 light world segment

i hate it when i cant even write a poem about something because its too obvious. like in the airbnb i was at i guess it used to be a kids room cause you could see the imprint of one little glow in the dark star that had been missed and painted over in landlord white. like that's a poem already what's the point

Minesweeper

*through gritted fucking teeth* i like when its simple, i like when its hard, i like when its a wrestling match between me and God; i like when its boring, i like when its fun; but most of all i like doing it and having it be done.

100 Days of Productivity: What I Learned and My Tips for You

Here’s the thing about being productive: it’s not just about checking boxes and crossing off to-do lists. It’s about navigating life and learning how to work with yourself, not against yourself.

Don’t stay in your room 3 days in a row. Just don’t. Get some air, see the sun, touch grass—anything!

If stress shuts you down, don’t drink coffee. Seriously, it makes things worse. Trust me on this one.

Talk to a friend and work together. Sure, maybe you’ll chat all day and not stay 100% focused, but those conversations keep you motivated and positive in the long run.

Talk to your supervisor about your struggles. They’re there to help, even if it’s hard to ask.

Reach out to people who don’t include you in their group. Maybe they’re not being mean—maybe they’re just scared or unsure because you’re different from them. Don’t let assumptions keep you from trying.

Don’t over-schedule your day. Small, consistent steps every day are way better than big, scattered bursts of productivity.

Celebrate wins. Treat yourself. Go to that bookshop you’ve been eyeing. You’ve earned it.

Forgive people. It’s tough in the immediate aftermath, and honestly, I never thought I’d be the forgiving type. But when you step away from the situation, you’ll realize forgiveness isn’t for them—it’s for you and your mental health.

Take a few minutes every day to reflect on your mental health and journal. It’s not a waste of time, I promise.

Don’t break good habits on a whim. It takes forever to rebuild them. Whether it’s going to bed early or reading for 30 minutes a day, stick with it.

Follow the system that works for you. Don’t overrule it just because you’re tempted to. Getting back on track after derailing yourself is painful.

Oh, and stop comparing yourself to your more successful peers. (Still working on this one myself, but hey, baby steps!)

also take ur meds and excercise at least 3 times a week... otherwise u will crumble and u wont even see it coming...

Don't berate urself ... come on.. it doesn't work... work on eliminating that negative voice in ur head... ( I am still working on it)

My eating disorder is alright now... I dont force myself to eat anymore and just let my body decide when it needs food... I have been getting hungry so thats a good sign...

This challenge wasn’t easy, but it taught me so much about patience, resilience, and the importance of showing up for myself. I hope these tips help you in your journey, whether you’re just starting or somewhere in the middle.

Also I just want to say, I love u all... I really do... u guys r so sweet and encouraging... I am so glad I found this community😘😘