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Another sketchdump of Lockwood fanartsy sketches with some animated gif. Gallery cleaning! :D

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Rijksmuseum Library (Amsterdam)

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study motivation tips !

honestly, i haven’t been feeling 100% into school recently. my grades aren’t where i want them to at right now. no matter how many assignments i ace, my grade will stay the same. BUT when you’re feeling down, encouraging others usually results in you feeling better so that’s what i’m gonna do !

think about your why - why are you in school ? who do you do it for ? what are your goals and what do you need to do to achieve them ? i’m in school because it’s a big reason my family and i immigrated to the united states. i’m doing it for the future so that i can provide a comfortable life for my kids and parents when the time comes. it’s different for everyone, but keep yours in mind.

give yourself a refresher. sometimes, you just really need a break. your mind and body are tired from everything. give yourself time and treat yourself even if it’s just a movie night with friends.

surround yourself with motivated people. when i hang around complainers and people who just want to go out all the time, i never get any work done because my mindset is “school is stupid, i should just be having fun.” BUT if you surround yourself with people who prioritize their studies, work towards their goals, and are driven, they can be a good influence on you.

set goals. make sure they’re realistic and attainable. they can keep you on track and build up higher standards for yourself. list short term goals (grades) that will help you achieve long term goals (college).

don’t study too much. you will burn out and eventually be tired of anything related to school. there’s nothing wrong with balance, but know yourself well enough to not tip the scale.

set up a pleasant workspace. i know not everyone can have an area completely dedicated for studying, but it does help a lot of people. if anything, just make sure the area is clean and well lit. have enough space for your laptop, books, etc. light a candle or get an aromatherapy diffuser if you like. customize it to become a place you look forward to being in.

change things up. try out new ways to decorate or take your notes, fill up your bullet journal, etc. most things get boring after a while. strive to improve and adapt as time goes on.

make sure your health is in check. stay hydrated. eat some healthy snacks. exercise and stretch a bit. do your skincare routine. make time to do whatever gives you energy and peace.

you > success in school. obviously, everybody wants to do well in school. there is absolutely nothing wrong with putting your time and effort into your academics. that being said, remember that you are a human being before you are anything else. do not push yourself over the edge just for the grade.

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printables!!!!

Hey there! After years of using other people’s printables I decided to make my own. And as I’m quite happy of how they turned out, I decided to share them with you! I hope you’ll like them :) 

I made:

A daily planner

A weekly planner

A month overview sheet

12 months calendar

A school schedule

A grades tracker

An assignments sheet so you never forget anything

An exam revisions sheet

A to do list

A book review sheet

A glossary

An essay plan sheet

And last but not least…a self-care tracker!

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FEED YOUR BRAIN

You can’t expect to get the best out of yourself if you don’t nourish your body properly. Adding these foods to your diet will benefit your study and lifestyle in general, trust me

HEALTHY OILS olive oil, avocado oil, peanut oil etc. — Healthy oils are high in antioxidants such as vitamin E and they boost your memory. FISH sardines, salmon etc. — Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which improve memory and focusing! COFFEE — Caffeine wakes you up but don’t overdo it: 60 ml per day (the equivalent of two espresso) or less is enough to keep you alert, too much caffeine causes insomnia and anxiety and we don’t want that. Don’t like coffee? Try apples instead! EGGS — A source of energy, they contain proteins and choline (also called “memory vitamin”… the name speaks for itself!) CHERRIES — By adding cherries into your diet, you’ll get better sleep, since they’re high in melatonin BANANAS — I’m not kidding when I say I eat a banana a day. They contain magnesium, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B6 and more. What are you waiting for? Go eat a banana, your brain will thank you! NUTS & SEEDS walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds etc. — Their nutrients reduce stress, boost memory and help your cognitive functions in general DARK CHOCOLATE — Contains antioxidants, magnesium and flavonoids. It stimulates blood to flow to your brain and lowers blood pressure AVOCADO — Avocadoes are filled with healthy fats, magnesium and lots of vitamin E. it regulates blood pressure and improves blood flowing resulting in general brain developement and stress to decrease. BERRIES blueberries, strawberries, acai berries — another food that should never miss in your diet: being high in antioxidants and flavonoids, berries actually do improve your memory and focusing a lot! LEAFY GREENS lettuce, spinach, kale etc. — these are loaded with magnesium, vitamins, iron… force yourself to eat at least one serving per day (but if you can eat more, then go for it!) BROCCOLI & ASPARAGUS — these guys are full of folic acid (1 cup = 2/3 of your daily value). Be sure to have your daily dose of folic acid, as it helps relieve stress and depression. ORANGES — full of vitamin C which is good for your immune system and also helps relieving stress OATS — oats will boost your serotonin levels, consequently boosting your mood. i personally recommend whole-grains TEA — green tea is good for focusing and stress relief, but you know what’s even better? black tea!

tips

1. eating colorful is the easiest way to a more healthy diet (same-color foods often share same nutrients) 2. if you’re a picky eater, try disguising tastes with seasonings, spices (and everything nice) or by combining them with foods you like 3. drink water!!! at least 1 L per day!! carrying a bottle of water wherever you go is the trick! 4. plan ahead + prep your meals!! thereby you will avoid that unpleasant “i don’t know what to eat” situation (which often leads to eating junk food :// ) 5. make your grocery list before going to the supermarket!!! pros: less time wasted, won’t get distracted by other things you don’t need to buy, know ahead how much $$ you’re gonna spend 6. ALWAYS check the expiration date of products you buy + know when to consume your fruits&veggies

RECIPES

Tbh, when it comes to study snacks im a very lazy person (plus in my world time is money and i hate wasting precious study time) so i usually eat rather simple dishes. Then, what do i prep when i feel more creative?

FRUIT SALAD (easiest snack ever tbh everyone can do this no matter how bad u are at cooking)

all you need is

love

fruit of your choice

(optional) cocoa powder / cinnamon / lemon juice

what u gonna do now

wash the fruit, peel it (if needed) and then slice it

put everything in a bowl and it’s good to go

BUT if you want, you can add cocoa powder, cinnamon or lemon juice for extra flavor. use your creativity, (almost) anything can work!

i love fruit salads bc they’re healthy, easy + quick to make (not to mention super delicious)!! here you can see one i made w/ strawberries and cocoa powder

FRUIT PARFAIT (another easy option, but a more creative one *sunglasses emoji*)

all you need is

fruit (u don’t say)

oat bran

yogurt

what u gonna do now

wash, peel and slice the fruit

grab a tall glass/mug/whatever and make the first layer with fruit

then add the yogurt for the second layer

third layer is going to be the oat bran

depending on the height of the glass/mug, you may go on w/ the layers

this is optional but you can add toppings if you want to make it look even cuter (and yummier)

what i like about this big bad boy here is that it’s SO fulfilling!!

BAKED PUMPKIN SEEDS (for my savory lovers out there)

all you need is

pumpkin seeds

thats it. thats all u need

what u gonna do now

take a pan and cover it with baking paper

place the seeds on the paper and cook in the oven for 20 mins at 200°C

done!! B)

super simple, isn’t it? and guess what? they actually taste like popcorn!! no lie!!!

BAKED ZUCCHINIS

all you need is

zucchinis!

lemon juice

pepper

what u gonna do now

wash and slice the zucchinis french fry style

put them in a bowl, add lemon juice + pepper and mix all well together

cover a pan with a sheet of baking paper and place the seasoned slices

cook in the oven for 20-30 mins at 200°C, flipping them over when they’re half done

now you have a more healthy and tasty version of french fries to eat while studying!

(on a side note: you can’t even imagine how painful typing ‘zucchinis’ was to me)

OATMEAL BANANA COOKIES (my fave!!)

all you need is

oatmeals

a banana

cinnamon or cocoa powder

what u gonna do

peel and slice the banana

smash the banana w/ a fork in a bowl, then add the oatmeals + cinnamon/cocoa powder and mix

cover the pan w/ your trusted baking paper. using a spoon, place the mixture on the paper forming little circular shapes (they don’t have to be perfect)

cook in the oven for 20 mins at 200°C (remember to flip them over at the 10mins mark)

let them cool off for 30-40 mins and they’re ready to eat!

these take quite a bit but you can prep them before starting to study, then you do your revision/practice while you wait for them to cool off and finally you can take a break + enjoy them!

more recipes

10 smoothie recipes healthy study snacks 22 healthy snack ideas 10 healthy snack ideas (vegan) snacks for students 1 2 (!!!!) frushi (fruit sushi!!) recipe muffin recipes 1 2 black bean wrap caramel cashew chocolate cookies (gluten-free) 10 healthy pancake recipes 2 ingredients pancakes (!!!!) easy cheesecake (vegan) avocado + tomato toast w/ balsamic drizzle

more links

my food tag staying healthy in college minimalist baker the domestic geek fablunch cheap lazy vegan food masterpost by @studiyng stay sated whilst you’re motivated by @areistotle how to save money on food by @studybudyblr 10 study snacks by @saturdaystudying

pictures credits: { 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 }

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ideal study room ~

cr to the owner

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Sylvia, with a satisfied sigh, “This feels like Singapore” “cos you’re studying?🤔” “Ya” #rabaksxyinBKK #studyspo #realitychecks 😂 (at Too Fast To Sleep)

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10.14.16 Midterms season is coming too soon ~

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1.9.16 || i’m back finally! i’ve been away for two weeks and didn’t go on tumblr for the whole of my summer holidays really whoops. but anyway here’s my new bullet journal!! i ran out of space in my other one so i had to set up this one and i really enjoyed it, i’m enjoying the theme so far (plus i got some cute new gingham washi woo)

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090516 – last week’s spread! a few of the many good things that happened over the course of the week: - had my first classes of the semester and i LOVE my professors - signed up for two of the theatre groups on campus - had dinner with friends at the harbor