#Study-Life-Balance

[diemeinungsstreiterin]

Kleine achtsame Rituale im Alltag: Apps für deine mentale Gesundheit

Kleine achtsame Rituale im Alltag können hilfreich sein, um im stressigen Lernalltag den Kopf nicht zu verlieren und mental gesund zu bleiben. Sei es durch Achtsamkeitsübungen oder reflektierende Fragen, um dein mentales Wohlbefinden nicht aus den Augen zu verlieren. Achtsamkeit und “mental health” sind momentan gewissermaßen ein Trend. Ein sehr guter, wie ich finde! Solange dieser von einer…

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Another year has passed, and with it the opportunity to reflect back on all that has happened. While my growth was not as dramatic as last year, I can still see lots of positive change.

I'll never have enough ways to say thank you for all the love and support you have given me this year. On to 2025!

(2023 summary here!)

[pastel-charm-14]

﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟprocrastination, begone!﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

identify your triggers

what causes you to procrastinate? is it fear of failure, perfectionism, boredom, or overwhelm? recognize your triggers so you can address them head-on.

2. break it down

big tasks can feel overwhelming, leading to procrastination. break them down into smaller, manageable steps and tackle them one at a time. progress, no matter how small, is still progress!

3. set clear goals

define specific, achievable goals for yourself and set deadlines. having a clear target to work towards will keep you focused and motivated.

4. create a game plan

plan your day ahead of time and schedule dedicated blocks for tasks. set realistic timelines and hold yourself accountable to them.

5. eliminate distractions

identify distractions in your environment and take steps to minimize them. whether it's turning off notifications, finding a quiet workspace, or using website blockers, create a conducive environment for productivity.

6. use the pomodoro technique

break your work into intervals, typically 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5 minute break. this technique can help increase focus and productivity while preventing burnout. (this really helps me personally!)

7. practice self-compassion

be kind to yourself when you slip up. we're all human, and occasional bouts of procrastination are normal. instead of dwelling on past procrastination, focus on what you can do right now to move forward.

8. find accountability

share your goals with a friend, family member, or coworker who can help keep you accountable. having someone to check in with can provide an extra boost of motivation.

9. reward yourself

celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small. treat yourself to something you enjoy after completing a task or reaching a milestone. positive reinforcement can help reinforce productive habits.

[theunaestheticstudyblr]

Something that schools don't teach you but is much needed: how to have a work/life balance that works for you.

As someone who works fulltime and does classes and attempts a social life and hobbies, this gets very hard and stressful. But here are some tips I have for helping:

Learn to say no and not feel guilty. Picking up that extra shift when you had plans? Politely decline. Your friend is begging you to take ANOTHER class when your plate is full so you can have one together? Just be honest and say you can't.

Prioritize your sleep and eating. You can't function well if you don't sleep and eat enough. These are not things you can just push aside and do when you get the time. These are basic things you need to survive. These are literally basic needs. Don't throw them to the side. Your body does its best to take care of you. Make sure you take care of it too.

Have boundaries and be firm with them. If you tell your manager you can only work x, y, and z, don't let them add a or b to it. Respectfully but firmly let them know that you can't take on those things and if they have you do a or b, your work overall is going to majorly decrease in quality. Schedule time for yourself. For studying. For going out. And treat those set aside times just like you would if they were work or school times or appointments. You are the most important part of your life.

Understand that some weeks are going to be absolute hell. You're not going to have enough time. You're going to be exhausted and cry and throw things and want to quit everything. You got this babe. Take breaks and remind yourself how amazing you are and treat yourself after.

Prioritize things and adopt better habits. Wash your dishes right after using them. Get a set bedtime. Get easy breakfast things. Take a walk.

Your friends will understand if you just need time alone. I promise. They love you and don't hate you because you're overwhelmed. I PROMISE. And if they don't, maybe they aren't really your friends.

Not everyone is a friend. Some people are acquaintances. Some people are a 5 minute smoke break at work for your sanity. Some people are drinking buddies. Some people are library study date friends. And that's ok! Not everyone has to be your bestie. And trying to put that much energy into that many people will drain you.

[ryllen]

something i promised on my kofi 6 months ago... 🫠

[plasticsandwich]

quick ivy for morale...... gnn

[puffycinnabunny]

Friendly reminder that smart folks eat well. Feed that beautiful brain of urs! Much love <3

[pianistbynight]

hi! ~a belated studyblr intro~

just realized i never did a proper intro for this blog!

so, hello, i've been flip flopping between taking lessons and self-studying piano for several years and this blog was (and still is) intended to be a studyblr to track my progress.

i'm currently self-studying as my time is split between this and STEM studies (more on that on my side blog @studentbyday) but i really really hope to finally establish a consistent practice (after struggling to do so for many years 😅) so i know i will be able to handle weekly lessons again 😤

🎓 goals for piano/music studies:

enjoy playing music (including without headphones)

establish sustainable routines so i can practice piano every day or at least every week

get over stage fright and paralyzing perfectionism

improve my sight reading

motivate myself to learn more music theory and use it to analyze my favorite songs

find fellow music enthusiasts on tumblr!

ultimately play piano at an LRCM level 🙈 (as of 2024, i am currently L6-7 in baroque/classical, L8-9 for romantic...yeah, kind of all over the place since I've been treating this very informally over the years and keep taking hiatuses lol)

💗 interests/inspirations:

classical music (my favorite composer is chopin but beethoven is a close second)

jazz (especially the cozy and vintage kinds)

your lie in april (i read the manga online and really really wanna see the anime!)

Tiffany Poon and Animenz's playing

🎹 accumulated study tips: resources, practice strategies, coming back after hiatus, hand independence and method books

[violetxaura]

Big brag but I took one of my nursing finals Monday and got the highest grade (that I know of so far) and I actually only listened to the lectures once the day before/on the way to take the test

[journey-to-balance]

My life's inner work, or shadow work, has continually consisted of doing the work of cleansing the window of my mind, that it may become a mirror reflecting inspiration from the most High.

I do this, not with strenuous effort, but through quiet contemplation, through gently reaching and affirming an inward recognition.

Today I walk in the pathway of inspiration. Said inspiration intuitively guides my creative processing of ideas. I honor my boundaries, personal space and privacy so as to not ever step out of the creative flow of energy I've devoted myself to. There is an inspiration within me which governs every act, every thought, with certainty, with conviction and in peace...

Reflections, Our Journey to Balance

[theoptimist5556]

[breezybri245]

This is a PSA that you don't have to wait to start a self-improvement journey!

Soooo many of us wait around for everything to be "right" in order to start working towards being better. There is no "right" time, place, or world to start. There never will be.

The more you choose to wait around the more time you're wasting being a version of you that you don't deserve! You don't have to start big, you don't have to flip your life upside down. One small improvement is still a step in the right direction.

The right time is now. The right person is you!

[cheruib]

If you don't mind me asking, what is it that you do for work? You seem like you have so much peace and an actual work/life balance that I'm curious.

an electrical engineering student who's keeping herself sane by taking regular walks in nature and listening to good music!

[mytortoisegotstuckinatupperware]

yall ever get so stressed that you stay up a bit to late, have a dream that you've cheated on your partner and also seen them die, have to deal with clients at work and making an error, have three presentations due, and then wonder why your eye is twitching?

[fae-bun]

My time has been consumed by her, school and work 🥲

[rakelrambles]

do you have that one thing that, almost without fail, makes you feel better?

for me that is my choir. regardless of how stressed i am or how bad my mood is, i will always be happy and content after a choir rehearsal. only on days when i am completely exhausted, when i feel like i am going to fall asleep or start crying the moment i slow down, only on those days is choir not enough to make everything feel right in my life again.

my choir is a space where i feel welcome, appreciated and like it is where i am meant to be any time i am there. we sing beautifully and joyfully, even when we are focused and dedicated to making our performance the best that we can. i think it is this combination of skilful musicianship and community that makes my choir so special to me.

if you have any one thing that never fails to put a smile on your face or to make everything feel right in the world, cherish it! prioritise it even when life gets busy, because that one thing will make all the busyness so much easier to bear.

i have this one thing that always makes life make sense and i am so grateful for it.