Motivation - Blog Posts
Sometimes, not being part of a group feels really bad..sometimes not being asked or checked upon feels really bad! But overtime, you realize that solitude is actually the best state to live in.Your peace never gets disrupted, you start having more out of the box ideas, you start becoming more open-minded, you get to explore your uniqueness. At the end of the day, it's peaceful!
It's really suffocating, it's not very postive and good...but it's somewhere peaceful. When you know you could have done better, but u also know u couldn't have actually done better..U know u gave your best. And u know what is best for you. But still this world time and again makes you realize that you efforts were not just enough! That 'in comparision' to others ,u performed less. Yes, it's somewhere true too. In order to survive in this world, u need to work like anything! But again, U KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU AND YOU KNOW YOU GAVE YOUR BEST! ISN'T THAT ENOUGH?
Know yourself( your strengths and weakness) , that's the only way to grow and be self-confident. Never allow somebody else to make choices for you. So, 'KNOW YOURSELF'.
"Out of suffering, a lotus flower of happiness can open."
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Don't put anybody above yourself. Yes, be selfish because at the end of the day, you are the only person who is going to be with you till the end.
Seek your own support.
Become self-reliant.
Become stronger.
Care for yourself because no one else is going to do that for you
Become your own hero/heroine.
LOVE YOURSELF
Sometimes you are OK. But other times, you have to be OK. You don't have a choice. You don't have time to crib about your problems. You just have to act according to the situation.
People reminisce their childhood memories or rather their teen years with fondness. And I'm like I never want all those days to ever come back again in my life. That was the worst period of my life.. Puberty sucks man.
"Is this inspiration enough for you?"
I'm inspired alright.
I don't know who needs to hear this but your brain is lying to you and you don't need to wait until there's a round number on the clock to go the fuck to bed or start that project or eat a meal.
Get up and do it now.
Was I doing laundry because I wanted to organize my underwear? Yes.
Did it make me do all the laundry I had dirty means I have clothes to wear? Also yes.
This is so important and always a great reminder!
Information is worth almost nothing if you're not in the (physical or mental) state to use it.
To answer qotd: im struggling with giving up on the "bright kid" mentality. Learning and understanding new things require time and energy and active and constant studying. I'm aware of that. But i sometimes still feel frustrated and stressed out when I don't instantly know or understand a concept.
It's been a process getting better and letting go of the way things used to be, but it now means that i am always excited to learn new things and it feels so rewarding to know stuff because i worked hard for it!
october 5 /24
Self-love, right now, is taking up a large portion of my brain. I don’t have a ton to say about it, but I know that over the years spent on academia pulling all-nighters and placing so much emphasis on blame I’ve learned that having mercy for yourself is so important. I’ve had great mentors and teachers that have taught me that flexibility and balance is so much more important than a 4.0 GPA. So, moving forward since I last spoke to you guys all those years ago, I’ve put in a serious effort to not run myself down. And, I’m proud of being able to see the world as a place to enjoy as well as a place to progress slowly and efficiently towards my goals. I’ve been taking more time off to spend with friends, to connect with new people, to do yoga and singing and reading, all while balancing school and my career goals. It’s been a difficult task, but I’m glad I’m taking it on. Here’s a picture of me halfway through my choir session, learning Laura Jēkasbone’s “Jumalo” 🎵. Always show yourself mercy!
QOTD: what is something you often stress about, when you know you shouldn’t?
🎧 lie still and fade — exist strategy
📖 A Swim in a Pond in the Rain — George Saunders
11.21.2022
Totally disconnected from reality for a few days.
Haven't checked any sort of social media, just vibed by myself at home. Made my productivity skyrocket. Started reading "It" by Stephen King, caught up on my favourite classes and overall i just enjoyed myself.
What books are you currently reading?
6.11.2022
Trying to get back in the studying mood is the hardest part of studying.
There's still time left until my midterms, but I don't want to cram a lot right before the exams, so I'm trying to get back on track. Productivity level is remarkably low.
Any advice on getting motivated to study?
Never lose sight of why you started
Let me be your favourite mistake
03.11.2022
Motivation is a tricky thing
It took me 4 weeks since college started to get back in the studying mood. I tried to stay on top of my work and, to be honest, i failed miserably. Recently i got the urge to study, i missed the feeling.
So, here I am, back again, wasting my time on Tumblr, because it makes me (in some weird way) more productive
Today felt like it would never end.
Had an exam in the morning, coffe break, continued studying, had another exam in the afternoon, and then went ikea shopping.
First exam: good, i felt great about my performance, got me excited for life :)
Second exam: i blanked. I was tired, burnt-out, unfocused, and for the life of me, i could not focus enough to properly answer the questions. I did... Poorly, for lack of better words.
Not feeling great, but shopping did help make me feel a bit better
10/100 days of productivity
9/06/22
Tomorrow i have two exams and i need to revise a lot today.
When i get the chance, i try to buy everything pastel pink. Makes me feel more legally blonde rather than burnt out law student.
9/100 days of productivity
I literally have to see in the ends on my ponblansweatket (poncho, blanket, sweater mix) and make a hood and I have like NOOOO motivation
Why is my brain like this
I just want to block it and be done but I have zero motivation.
I also have to block my vest, crochet a small stuffy for my sister and a costume for my cousins turtle.
I also want to make an outfit for my stuffy.
Why is there so much crochet and so little motivation
Update:
I did fall asleep in Starbucks :')
After a super short (unintended) nap, i decided to go home and sleep properly (meaning a longer nap).
Not my most productive day, but it went better than i expected productivity-wise.
9/05/22
Did not sleep at all last night.
I have an early exam the day after tomorrow early in the morning, so I am trying to fix my sleep schedule. Sleep would be wonderful, but desperate times require for desperate measures. Went on a long walk to clear my mind, and now i am studying in a Starbucks, enjoying the chill music in the background. Ordered an iced chai latte for the first time (usually i get it hot) and it is heavenly.
Hope I won't fall asleep while in public :)
8/100 days of productivity
9/05/22
Did not sleep at all last night.
I have an early exam the day after tomorrow early in the morning, so I am trying to fix my sleep schedule. Sleep would be wonderful, but desperate times require for desperate measures. Went on a long walk to clear my mind, and now i am studying in a Starbucks, enjoying the chill music in the background. Ordered an iced chai latte for the first time (usually i get it hot) and it is heavenly.
Hope I won't fall asleep while in public :)
8/100 days of productivity
9/04/22
Going back to university to take the exams I've been dreading.
I hardly feel prepared, but I dont know if any amount of studying would've made me feel prepared. Missed my dorm, missed going to the library to study, so these are gonna be a few bittersweet days!
What do you do to prepare for exams?
7/100 days of productivity
Had a big family gathering today, so yesterday night I had to work extra time to stay on top of my work. Had a lot of fun with my relatives, but now it's time to go back to studying :)
9/02/22
Got a new book today!
It's for a course i highly dislike, but the excitement of having a new book motivates me enough to study. It was a cold day outside, and I got to snuggle with a cat on our porch. Exams are closing in on me, but I have yet to panick about it :)
5/100 days of productivity
9/01/22
Today I managed to do nothing.
I think it is a remarkable thing on its own, but the exams are still coming and I was really hoping I would get some studying done today. I guess it wasn't meant to be :'). I ordered a new book for an upcoming exam and I will get my hands on it tomorrow, so that feels pretty motivating
4/100 days of productivity
8/31/22
A nap can do wonders for productivity!
Woke up early to study, but I was soo unproductive. Took a nap, ate lunch, and one green tea later, I am so much more focused. Hoping to finish a big chapter today <3
3/100 days of productivity
And so, the simplest things bring me the most joy