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How to remain productive with online classes:

A few tips from a broke neuro-divergent academic

Try and wake up early, and go to bed early too. I’m not saying get up at 5 (unless that’s you’re thing) but sleeping into noon is a productivity blackhole. I go for 8 or 8:30, generally, but that’s just what works for me.

Get dressed for the day. I’m not talking like, jeans and a business casual outfit, but a clean pair of sweatpants, fresh underwear, and a new shirt can really put you in the mood for a new morning.

Have a workspace. Whether it be the kitchen table, a desk, a spot on the floor with a lap desk, have a place that’s dedicated to your work. Have items that signify that workspace too, like your book, planner, laptop, lamp, whatever. It can help you get into the zone, being in that space.

Have a morning drink. I choose earl grey tea with honey and cream, but black coffee, herbal tea, lemon water, whatever works for you is awesome, as long as itll wake you up and start your day.

To do lists. To do lists and to do lists and more to do lists. I have three. One is a post it weekly planner deal (3.99 at a local grocery store). it’s a weekly spread already set up, and if you’re anything like me, its really hard to set up a weekly spread. Then I have an app called Ike. I have a daily to do list I write on that app, and then I have four more to-do lists of what I have to for each specific class.

Spread out your assignments. Don’t overwhelm yourself. If you’re professors are like mine, and have the due date for each module as Sunday at midnight. What I do is spread out all my assignments from Monday to Saturday, and I leave Sunday blank, so anything I didn’t do that week, I finish on Sunday. It works for me, it might work for you.

Have a folder for each class, and a notebook for each class. I hate spending money, I’m broke as hell, sono al verde as the Italians say, but a 0.99 cent folder and a 0.25 cent notebook can do wonders for motivating one to fill them up.

Study with a drink. Tea, water, coffee, whatever, but my go to is generally a warm drink. I cannot study if I’m cold, I get tired and groggy, so warm socks, a robe, and a hot drink really keep me going.

Take breaks. Make time for your hobbies, for something fun. Working without stopping absolutely destroys my motivation, and let me tell you, when I feel like that, an episode of Avatar and a snack gets me right back on the wagon.

Do self check ins. Does your back hurt? Are you sad? Stressed? Do you have to pee? Are you hungry? Never put your homework over your health. You won’t be able to get anything done well anyway if you’ve got those blocks.

Most importantly, get enough sleep. I beg of you. Sleep is so important, and it’s the game changer, at least to me. We as students have such an amazing opportunity to get more sleep than we ever have before during the year. Take advantage of that.

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010619 ▪ Sunday

I know I’m back to uni tomorrow but I learned that it’s important to still have hobbies and personal projects I can turn to outside of academics. For sanity and self care’s sake.

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Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles – by accident. The breakthrough could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis by enabling for the first time the full recycling of bottles.

The new research was spurred by the discovery in 2016 of the first bacterium that had naturally evolved to eat plastic, at a waste dump in Japan. Scientists have now revealed the detailed structure of the crucial enzyme produced by the bug.

The international team then tweaked the enzyme to see how it had evolved, but tests showed they had inadvertently made the molecule even better at breaking down the PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic used for soft drink bottles. “What actually turned out was we improved the enzyme, which was a bit of a shock,” said Prof John McGeehan, at the University of Portsmouth, UK, who led the research. “It’s great and a real finding.”

Continue Reading.

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What are your top tips for dealing with a bad grade or failing a class? :-)

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Catch-Up Post (2/2) ..... Another month of firsts 👊

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Just in case you need a fresh look for your new tabs page! 

Leoh Momentum Lanes Tabby Cat Tabbie Earth View

Reply with your favourite or other great options I didn’t include :D

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Hi everyone! I’m Saima, a newly enrolled psych studying undergrad in London!

I’ve been following the studyblr community for quite some time , ( I follow with my main account - @moodyamygdalae ) , and have been meaning to create a studyblr but have never got round to it.🙈🙊 I guess I really wanted to make sure I knew all the ins and outs of how to become a part of such a motivating community. Righto, here goes , and please feel free to inbox me at any time regarding absolutely anything!

So who the donkeys am I?

An 18 year old who has just started BSc Psychology at a London ( UK) university.

I studied Psychology, English Lit and History at A Level and Biology as an AS.

I’m from 🇵🇰 but have been born and brought up in England.

I can speak English, Urdu and Punjabi

I really want to learn French again (I can understand some)

Ravenclaw, Wampus and my wand is a Pine Wood with Unicorn Hair 10 ¾" and Supple Flexibility

Favourite colours are always hard to choose but I’d say blue and green shades

I really like photography especially landscapes and just aesthetic things!

I do a lot of extra reading around Psychology

I really really enjoy it

Not too sure what I want to persue in the future but 10000% it’s a branch of psychology, hence why my degree is a straight one.

I’m an INFJ-T, which I think runs true for me

I have lots of interests, but anything Harry potter related and I’m there!

I like cricket a lot( the sport that is!🙊🙈)

I like quotes so I think I’ll be reposting slash posting s lot of those to motivate and inspire.. hopefully!

I like memory and cognitive even though I find it really challenging. I’m not too sure what area of psychology I like … I just know I like it.😏

I am an introvert

I also run another side blog @shezadi which is an accumulation of a lot of things and interests really.

I also run a blog which can be found here ➡️ https://moodyamygdalae.wordpress.com

Tv shows and movies anything slightly romcomy, and action , fantasy

Always on the lookout for more shows and movies so please do reccommend

I also run a twitter account , the Twitter handle is the same as my main Tumblr account (moodyamygadale) so do add if you wish to

This is a side blog so I follow etc on @moodyamygdalae

The thinking behind the name is that the amygdala is responsible for emotion in the brain, and the singular?of that it amygdalae. Moody - because well emotions and moods

My tags are #SAIMASTUDIESPSYCHOLOGY and #saimastudiespsychology….. is that how it works?

Why did I finally decide to make a studyblr ?

Well my friends, (I do hope I become friends with you), I really don’t want to fall behind at uni. It’s already a heavy workload, and I don’t want to scumber to the evils of procastination(the Ted Talk on that really resonates with me). I want to be more motivated to study and work hard and inshallah, get a first(🙊🙈). Legitimately every time I log on to Tumblr, and scroll I feel the urge to stop and just study After looking at all your beautiful images and productivity sessions. That’s another thing I want to do to get started in to the world of academia, begin a 100 day productivity challenge.

Some of the many studyblrs I follow and admire that have helped me hustle harder

This is not an extensive list but here goes; IT ONLY LETS ME TAG 50 😭

@nerdastically @studydiaryofamedstudent @studytherin @thesmartstudies @lucystudiess @emmastudies @productivityatm @studentsandlattes @brai-nstem @samsstudygram @elrood @studyspiration-coffee @jasperstudies @psychologyandcriminology @psychblr @psychology-studyblr @psych-state-of-mind @earlgreypsychblr @thisgradschoollife @studyblrwithoutnameus @emmastvdies @pstudyblrycho @alleviating-minds @hiddlesblr @studyblrblackbird @stoodyblr @chandlerstudies @tiffanystudies @pilldiary @meganstudiespsych @trains-come-every2hours @psychology-diary @psycheduplj @zacstudycorner @el-gets-psyched @eintsein @obliviatestudies @constellationstudies @dungeonstudy @abbystudiestherapy @rainy-days-of-studying @universtudy @standardunistudent @mystudentid @theorganisedstudent-x , @studyign ,@obsidianstudy

But yes, am looking forward to starting this journey with such an amazing community!

Peace,

Saima

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just some simple layout designs ~

starting life in college… the past two months have been a period of adjustment for me (which is why I haven’t really gotten to posting any of my own stuff) but hopefully, I get to post more regularly from now on ^_^ update post (½)

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Hey guys! As a writer myself, it’s hard to have a lot of resources for writing in one place. That’s why I decided to create this masterpost, and maybe make more if I find future resources. I hope you like it, and expect to see more masterposts like this in the future!

Generators

Character

Appearance Generator

Archetypes Generator

Character Generator

Character Traits Generator

Family Generator

Job/Occupation Generator, (II)

Love Interest Generator

Motive Generator

Name Generator

Personality Generator, (II)

Quick Character Generator

Super Powers Generator

Names

Brand Name Generator

Medicine Title Generator

Name Generator

Quick Name Generator

Vehicle Generator

Town Name Generator

Plot

First Encounter Generator

First Line Generator, (II)

Plot Generator, (II), (III)

Plot Device Generator

Plot Twist Generator

Quick Plot Generator

Setting/World-Building

City Generator

Fantasy Race Generator

Laws Generator

Pet Generator

Setting Generator

Species Generator

Terrain Generator

Prompts

Subject Generator

”Take Three Nouns” Generator

Word Prompt Generator

Misc

Color Generator

Decision Generator

Dialogue Generator

Journey Generator

Title Generator, (II), (III)

Some Tips

Just a few I found from the writing tips tag!

Writing action / @berrybird

How to create a strong voice in your writing / @collegerefs

How to plot a complex novel in one day! / @lizard-is-writing

8 ways to get past writer’s block / @kiramartinauthor

psa for writers / @dasakuryo

”Write Using Your 5 Senses” / @ambientwriting

How People Watching Improves Your Writing / @wherethetransthingsare

Writing Science Fiction: Tips for Beginners / @fictionwritingtips

Creating Likeable Characters / @authors-haven

Vocabulary

Descriptive words / @somekindofstudent

Words to replace “Said” / @msocasey

Obscure color words / @mintsteelpeachlilac

Words to spice up your stories / @busyibee

Words to describe someone’s voice

Words to Use Instead of Very / @gaybybirth

Touchy Feely Words / @gaybybirth

Some Advice

Stephen King’s Top 20 Rules for Writers

”But my plot isn’t UNIQUE or BIG enough!” / @youreallwrite

8 Things Every Creative Should Know / @adamjk

(How To) Get Over Comparing Yourself to Other Creatives / @adamjk

How to Get Over Common Creative Fears (Maybe) / @adamjk

14 Tips From Stephen King On Writing / @i-can-give-you-prompts

Playlists

Electronic Thoughts / @eruditekid

“Mix About Writing” An Instrumental Mix / @shadowofemirates

Shut Up, I’m Writing! / @ninadropdead

Chill / @endlessreveries

Breathtaking Film Scores / @tweedskirts

Music to Write to Vol. 1: Starlight / @crestadeen

Music for Written Words / @ghoulpatch

Dead Men Tell No Tales / @scamandersnewt

Fatale / @dolcegf

All These Things that I’ve Done / @referenceforwriters

Feeling Soaking into Your Bones / @verylondon

I Can Feel Your Pulse in the Pages / @rphelper

Morally Ambiguous / @scamandersnewt

Wonderwall / @wheelerwrites

Pythia / @mazikeene

Ballet: To Dance / @tanaquil

Websites and Apps

For Writing

ZenPen: A minimalist writing website to keep you free of distractions and in the flow.

The Most Dangerous Writing App: A website where you have to keep typing or all of your writing will be lost. It helps you keep writing…kind of. You can choose between a time or word count limit!

Evernote: An online website where you can take notes and save the product to your laptop and/or smartphone!

Writer, the Internet Typewriter: It’s just you and your writing, and you can save your product on the website if you create an account.

Wordcounter: A website to help check your word and character count, and shows words you’re using frequently.

Monospace: An Android app for writing on the go when you feel the inspiration, but you don’t have your laptop on you!

For Productivity

Tide: An app that combines a pomodoro-esque timer with nature sounds and other noises! (Google Play / Apple Store)

ClearFocus: An Android app with a pomodoro-type time counter to let you concentrate easier and stay productive.

Forest: An app with a time counter to keep you focused and off your phone, and when you complete the time limit, a tree grows in your garden! (Google Play / Apple Store)

SelfControl: A Mac downloadable app that blocks you from distracting mail servers, websites, and other things!

Prompt Blogs

@writeworld

@dialouge-prompts

@oopsprompts

@prompts-for-the-otp

@creativepromptsforwriting

@the-modern-typewriter

@theprofessionalpromptmaker

@writers-are-writers

@otp-imagines-cult

@witterprompts

@havetobememes

@auideas

@putthepromptsonpaper

@promptsonpaper

@fyotpprompts

@otpisms

@soprompt

@otpprompts

@ablockforwritersblock

@awritersnook

Writing Tips Blogs

@writeworld

@anomalously-written

@awritersnook

@clevergirlhelps

@referenceforwriters

@whataboutwriting

@thewritershelpers

@nimblesnotebook

@slitheringink

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College students can now get microsoft office for free

Just go here and sign up with your college email. You can install it on up to 5 PCs or Macs and on other mobile devices, including Windows tablets and iPads.

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As mentioned on my meal plan post, recipe finding can take up a lot of time so I’ve grouped up some yummy lunch ideas for you!! /ᐠ.ᆽ.ᐟ \

Pasta/Noodles:

cheese tomato alfredo bake

beef broth udon

teriyaki chicken with zucchini noodles

baked ziti

creamy spinach alfredo pasta

mac & cheese

lemon basil pasta

mushroom + soba noodles

lemon garlic shrimp pasta

4 ways to make penne

Rice:

chicken / spam sushi 

bacon egg fried rice

pineapple fried rice

sriracha mayo chicken rice balls

Others:

tortilla wrap ‘sushi’ roll 

cucumber ham rollups

spinach + feta cheese savoury muffins

cheddar corn fritters

cheesy potato bacon bake

chicken mozzarella sticks

shrimp avocado plantain cups

zucchini tots

Vegan:

Liv’s Healthy Life - 1 / 2 / 3

sweet potato brownies

thai basil noodles

fried brown rice + bell peppers & red beans

roasted pepper oregano pasta

brown rice pasta + sweet potato sauce w/ basil

brown rice + mushroom & kale

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Check yourself before you wreck yourself!

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Hi everybody! I’ve gotten a couple of requests for this post, so I thought I’d finally put together my process for making a weekly spread!

Disclaimer: This is simply a system I find to be simple and doable for everyday life. By no means is this the only way or the best way to bullet journal! It’s just a way that I find to be realistic and aesthetically pleasing. 

Before we start: most of my layout is based on @studypunked’s and the moodboard I used was made for me by @sapphiccstudies! 

Supplies I used: Hardcover black Moleskine (grid paper); Green Mildliner; Pilot Hi-Tec-C 05 gel pen; Pony Brown stickers; Clear tape

Step 1: Decide on a color scheme! I always choose a monthly theme (for example, January’s was outer space and March’s was plants). Then, for each week I choose a subtheme! (ex. the first week of January was moon phases.) Then, I choose a Mildliner color that matches the theme. This week, I used a pink moodboard with green accents, so I used a green mildliner! 

Step 2: Weekly planning

I list the week number at the top of the page, and underneath that I put the dates within the week. (This has no purpose other than making me feel organized.) Then, below that I like to make a little monthly calendar (because it’s surprisingly often that I need to know what day of the week a certain date is!) Finally, below that I have a weekly schedule. This is where I write the dates of any tests, quizzes, projects, holidays, birthdays, etc! Generally, these are transferred from my monthly event calendar.

Step 3: Weekly tasks

This step makes my job pretty easy throughout the week! It’s as simple as listing the date and then making check boxes next to any tasks for the week. (This way, I don’t have to worry about much on days when I’m busy.)

Step 4: Finding images

Finally, the weekend rolls around and I’m ready to get into the fun stuff! Usually, here’s where I scour Google Images (I like to use the keywords ‘tumblr’ and ‘aesthetic’ along with my chosen color and theme) for pictures, but this week was easy for me thanks to a moodboard :)

Step 5: Drawings

After choosing my images (usually three, but it’s summer and I don’t have many tasks so I used six) I draw some stuff that goes with the theme in anywhere there will be empty space. Sometimes I also look for quotes and get a little prwctice with typography!

Step 6: Arrange and paste images

I play around with the layout of the images until I find the arrangement I like best, then use little loops of scotch tape to paste them down (usually straight but sometimes crooked if I’m feeling artsy)

Bonus Step: Add Stickers!

I only sometimes do this, but the gist of this is “put them wherever you want, but not too many because stickers are expensive.”

And Voilà! Here’s the finished product:

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My bullet journal spread for the week! This was inspired by a moodboard made for me by @sapphiccstudies (I still can’t believe how talented she is at making these tbh) Tomorrow I’ll post a behind-the-scenes of how I make my weekly spreads, so stay tuned!

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{15.07.17} spent half the day creating a study plan for the weeks leading up to my exams!! let’s hope that everything goes according to plan hehe!! press on fellow studyblrs!! 💫

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No one is instantly a perfect student. It’s well known that ‘’perfect’’ studying requires some practice. Fortunately, there is a bunch of information available on this topic on the internet. In this way everyone can become a professional student.

1. Choosing the right study spot

Create a study space

Desk organisation

Study music (x) (x) (x)

Remove distractions

Study space guide

2. Being well equipped 

Studyblr on a budget

Organizing systems

How to stationery smart

Save money on stationery

School supplies shopping

Study apps everyone needs to use

Things you need in high school

Things that are useful in college

DIY school supplies

3. Getting focused

How to concentrate

Useful apps for focus

How to focus when a thousand things happen at the same time

Tips on staying focused

Academic goals

Getting started

4. Improve your handwriting

Handwriting goals 

Improve your handwriting (1) (2) (3)

Fake calligraphy

How to calligraphy

Some banners

Some fonts to try out

5. Taking useful notes

Cornell notes

Outline notes

Alternative to flashcards

Taking notes in class

Or during a lecture

Mindmaps

Highlighting

Typing your notes

Flashcards

Feymann’s technique

Colour coding

Sticky notes

Annotating

Decorate your notes

2 notebook method

Taking notes efficiently

6. Creating an efficient study routine in your life

How to create a study habit

Public transport productivity

Prevent the curve of forgetting

Make the most of your day

Study snacks

Succeed at school

Effective studying

Improve memory

Last minute studying

10 best study habits

After school routine

7. Planning your studies

Scheduling studying masterpost

Promodoro method

Plan during your study breaks

Bullet journalling

Plan for multiple tests using a calendar

Use printables

Use your productivity wisely

Be more productive with a planner

7 ways to better organise your study time

8. Study strategies

Types of learners + strategies

Study skills for test taking 

Study strategies masterpost

SQ3R reading method

Tips for effectively studying

Finding your perfect study method

How to memorise

Studying in a group

Study from textbooks

Quizing yourself

Secrets of a straigt A - student

My other masterposts

Scheduling studying

Acing vocab lists

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Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.

Albert Ellis (via wordsnquotes)