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You know, that Mythbusters post legitimately changed my life. Before seeing it, I had exponentially more guilt and stress about not being able to sleep, which of course, further exacerbated my inability to sleep.

Now, every time I wake up about three am, knowing I have to get up at 6.45, instead of stressing and panicking about how my day is going to be sleep deprived and miserable, I just tell myself 'Time to activate Mythbusters Protocol' and lie there with my eyes closed safe in the knowledge that I am measurably reducing later feelings of exhaustion.

And when this happens, about 70% of the time the reduction of guilt and stress means I actually do fall back asleep, so all in all instead of getting only three or four hours sleep, I get five to six and a half.

Which y'know, major improvement in health and energy.

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favorite spot to study except for my room - it looks like a library but is actually a coffee shop

the holidays always kind of overwhelm me 🫠

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It can be really hard to learn to engage in positive self talk, but sometimes it's easier to start by pretending it's coming from a friend, first 💜

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researching for a phd paper really is just thinking "why isn't there more research about this" and then realising that it's you. you're doing the research

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Hi!! I hope I'm not disturbing you but I wanted to ask how do I work hard. Because when I was younger I got really good marks without trying and now the subjects are hard and social media is distracting but I can't seem to delete it. This is also why my grades are even low then before and I'm really afraid to disappoint my parents (being the eldest daughter doesn't help). So just give me some pointers on how can I actually study and not just cry because I don't know how to. Have a great day!! <3

Hi! In my experience, it just takes a lot of brute force and willpower, but also friends and/or family to support you.

In terms of social media/digital distractions, restrictions like screen time or an app like forest really helped me! Try to limit your time to a few hours a day, strictly timed. For example, only look at social media for an hour before bed, or only during meals. After a while, it’ll become natural.

For difficult subjects, try to talk to the instructors/older students/peers on how to study more efficiently, because every subject is different. You’ll have to put in time on learning how to study and what works for you. Either making notes and revising them or watching additional videos on the content, etc.

Lastly, talking to your parents might help lessen the mental burden. Maybe discuss that you’re going to try your absolute best and you won’t give up, and that you just need some motivation from them. Sounds scary, but it worked for me.

I hoped this helped a little! Learning to study is a lot harder than actually studying. Good luck!

P.S. Don’t forget to take breaks. Crying while studying isn’t actually studying. <3

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me: very soft, tries very hard, worries a lot, sleepy, big dreams and aspirations

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Free Digital Library & Reading Tracker Notion Template

It's Day 5 of the 12 Days of Giving! As someone who always wishes they could read more, I thought a space to store all my owned books, finished books, to read books, etc would be wonderful. This Notion helps to add detailed info to all your books and make organising and planning your reads manageable. Included fun features are built in genre & recommendations collections, and a "reread" suggestion date!

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Check back in each day for a new free item! Hopefully they're all useful and a fun way to end the year 🥰🎁

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Free Desktop Icons

Welcome to Day 3 of the 12 Days of Giving! It's time for another freebie! For today, I'm sharing a collection of Folder Icons for organising your desktop & file directories. Keep your digitally spaces looking cute and feeling sorted. If you're interested in other colours, I have a selection on Etsy in other fun designs!

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Check back in each day for a new free item! Hopefully they're all useful and a fun way to end the year 🥰🎁

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3 December 2023

A study session with coffee when the weather gets cold ☕️

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Saturday

Happy early birthday to me. 21 was a shit year but I guess darkest before the dawn and all that.

I did well on my mcat; got above my goal so I can thankfully put it to rest. I have a job now. It’s not that hard but not that easy either. I’m grateful for the human interaction. I could really use it, and it’s helping. A lot.

I haven’t gotten any acceptances yet but I might hear from some in January. I really hope so. I plan on dying my hair rose gold if I get in. A new me for a new life. It feels so close.

Either way, nothing to do these days except live and wait. I hope anything you’re waiting for comes quickly and with joy. Happy holidays.

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Y’ever read something and have understanding that has eluded you interminably suddenly stop, curl up, and snuggle neatly into a fold in your brain because a new way way opened to it?

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Started planning 2024…

my first resolutions:

Stop wasting your time 

Invest it in yourself

Build your life 

Work and overcome your shit

Stop being addicted to negative-thoughts

Build and grow yourself 

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• 6:00 am. Bordeaux, France •

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i have been enjoying writing my notes on paper again. my eyes really dislike spending so much time staring at a screen.

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hello from my comfort/messy desk!!! it’s now 1230am. i mentioned awhile ago that i would be revising my study method. i wanted to be more efficient with my studying since it’s HARD to study before or after doing 12 hours of shift. i’m almost done with GIT so all is good so far! i’ll turn in at 2/3am.

for tomorrow i have a couple of chores to do but i’ll take them slow and not exhaust myself.

i’m also using ypt app to track and record my daily progress. it has a pomodoro timer, café background sounds, it blocks the other apps when you are on focus mode, and it’s FREE. 😭🫶🏼

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perfect day for some patio studying