2017 WILL BE SO BLESSED

A goal should scare you a little, and excite you a lot.

hey y'all

hello world!! I’m pens, pencils, and paper oh my! and this is my new studyblr. I love the idea of a community united to motivate and encourage 💪. some blogs that have inspired me: @nehrdist @studyign @studyrelief @studeying @maryplethora @elkstudies @emmastudies @studyblr @theorganisedstudent @areistotle @academla @arystudies @acadehmic and more! this year I’m going into my sophomore year of high school and studying american lit and composition, latin 1, spanish 2, chemistry, apush, and geometry. on this blog, I plan on posting as much original content as possible- including my tips, notes, and more. if you’re seeing this, be sure to like or reblog; I love meeting new people!!

Just in case you’ve ever wondered why I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about Pride and Prejudice(/LBD)- it’s because I have read the book over thirty times. I own four copies. This is one of the annotated ones. (There’s a color coding system to my annotations). I picked it up for the first time in fourth grade. I’ve come back to it at varying points in my life and looked at it from a number of angles.  

Please keep Standing Rock in your prayers. This new president does not respect Natives or Native lands. There will be no support from him.

02.27.17 || Spread from last week 🌱 (ig @byulstudies)

2017, be good to me.

10 small tips to improve your productivity

Who can resist reading another little post full of tips to help you get more work done? Here is a few things that I find useful when trying to get myself motivated.

Clear desk, clear mind - I like to organise things before I start working. If things are messy, I get a little preoccupied and procrastinate even more. My suggestion is clear your desk, sort everything you’ll need to study and get on!

The two minute rule - If a task that needs to be done takes less than two minutes, just do it. My dad has often suggested that this is a great way to sort out your priorities and so far it has worked for me. Things like check my emails, cross off events from my planner, file something away don’t take long but get you in the mood for productivity. As they say “object in motion, stay in motion”.

Break your time up - Schedule your study time and any breaks you need to take. This helps structure your day and acts as a motivation to get things done. Especially if you can reward yourself at the end!

Leave your phone alone - Like most people I use my phone constantly but when I’m trying to work, it is best to leave it alone. Out of sight, out of mind. Try leaving it on silent and behind you so you aren’t tempted to pick it up after every beep. Use your break times to check it.

Find your top three to five priorities - Seeing a long list of things to do is usually, for some people, kind of counterproductive. Figure out the main things that need to be done and work on those. If you’re able to complete those main things, you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished the days necessities and may even want to complete some more.

Try using a mindmap instead of a to do list - Apparently using a mindmap layout instead of a traditional list can help boost productivity. It is a little more funky way to see all your outstanding tasks and might not look as overwhelming as a super long list.

Wear headphones - You don’t have to always listen to things but it can help block out any noise that can distract you. If you’re someone that likes some music, try songs with little or no words. This is a great playlist by Spotify.

Don’t multitask - As much as you think you can do it, trying to multitask usually ends up in a confused mess and takes twice the time. Stick to one task at a time. If you think of something you need to do, write it down and do it later.

Change things up - Doing the same things in the same place can get boring. Make the effort every now and then to change where you’re studying or how you’re studying. This can include moving your studying from the desk to the kitchen table for a change of scenery, or making flash cards instead of annotating your notes. Studying with a family member or friends is a fun way to get some work done!

Be positive - Most people have times when they just don’t want to study or anything, it is natural. However it is not worth sitting staring at your books in an unmotivated mood just waiting to feel inspired. If you’re not feeling it, do something else for a while. Come back to it a bit later and have another go. Usually walking away and coming back is all you need to feel more productive.

I hope these few tips are useful! These are the kind of things that work for me, so give them a shot and let me know if they help. Best of luck with your studies x

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