#how to open a studyblr

[studyblr-perhaps]

The biggest gripe I have with research is that most papers are hidden over a paywall, but we are supposed to know what work has been done and not repeat it (obv). Except, how tf am I do something new if I don't even have any means of knowing what others have done? I know there are a lot of ways to get the papers pirated but man I just want to legally be able to read the papers which are out, you know?

If there is someone who's been in research for a longer time, if you know the reason for all these paywalls or a way around this issue, please enlighten us. This is my official plea for help.

[jamsandsuch]

i love my little brother to pieces. that’s my baby brother and im always endlessly proud of seeing him succeed in uni.

but jesus christ being the humanities eldest daughter with a stem younger son in an immigrant household is so fucking demeaning sometimes.

i dont mean to toot my own horn but when i got an entrance scholarship, earned scholarships in every year after that, added 2 publications to my cv in undergrad, 4 conference talks, taught my first class solo as a third year, earned a national recognition in sociology after graduation, ended my degree with highest honours and in the top 5% of the entire arts faculty, got into my MA program which is top in the country for sociology with an acceptance rate of ~10% (also making me the first in my family to go to grad school) i’ve gotten crickets from my parents.

no questions about my studies. no questions about my work. no congratulatory facebook posts. no proudly showing me off at family dinners. its like im some kind of shameful secret. meanwhile they absolutely adore my brother who’s in the stem field and share photos and videos constantly of what he’s doing in his clubs, congratulating him on test scores, are so happy to wear his school merchandise and talk about him at dinners…

its all just so fucking degrading and feels like a giant slap in the face every time i come home and get an “oh, that’s nice,” every time i get left on read in the family group chat, every time i need to crawl to their DMs and go “did you see what i sent in the family chat”.

[lau-and-history]

To-Do 09.10.2024

Do some yoga

Order new files for project work

Upload yesterday's photographs

Read one article on huguenot nobility (if anyone has any recommendations in French, english or German, send them my way!)

Continue transcription of PhD file

Make hairdresser appointment - I am dragging my feet on this bc they don't have the option to make appointments online

Continue reading one of my books (while I love Hyunam-Dong Bookshop, I think I'll go with Last Devil to Die)

Vacuum

Get a bunch of stuff for pumpkin soup

Upload Blog post for volunteer work

[nashvillehotchicken]

[inheritance-beyond-genes]

Hi people!

I'm an evolutionary biology doctorate studying in Germany. I study blue tits and how epigenetic variation may matter for evolution.

I am creating this studyblr to cope with anxiety and procrastination and connect with people that record their journey to get inspired. I don't know if this will keep me accountable but this time of my life i feel very unmotivated and I struggle. I just moved and set up my new desk and as you see everything is closed.

My message box is open to say hi!

See you around!

[izicodes]

My 2023 Projects

Wednesday 3rd January 2024

I thought it would be cool to share some of the projects I made last year that I liked and enjoyed working on! Most of them were small projects, some were projects I built straight after I learnt a new concept and a few are discontinued (I won't finish them anytime soon)!

I really hope, which I know I will because it's natural for me at this point, to make lots of more cool projects! This year, I want to make more with other people! Coding alone is cool and all but with other people I get more inspired!

Lastly = always remember to build projects that you're interested in. Projects you will have fun working on for a while. Every single one of these projects I've made, I was interested in somehow. And I had fun!!

Anyhoo, check out the projects below~! 🙋🏾‍♀️😊🖤

TumblrTextTint

Basically a formatter for Tumblr posts by adding custom colours to your text! Even learnt how to make FireFox extensions so I could add it as an extension to my browser - link 1, link 2

Web Odyssey

I looked at old Windows GUI on Pinterest one day and decided to recreate the GUI with HTML, CSS and JavaScript! - link 1, link 2

Cat Fact Generator

For one of the projects I did for the #3Days1Project challenge, I created a cute cat generator. Learnt how to work with APIs and a CSS library (Pattern.css) - link 1, link 2

Studyblr Valentines Gift 2023

It was valentine season in the Studyblr community and I participated! I made a poem webpage for a studyblr who was learning Russian! (I don't know anything in Russian but for a couple of weeks I learnt some of the poems!) - link 1, link 2

Saint Jerome Tribute Page

I made a page for my favourite patron saint, Saint Jerome, for his feast day (Sept 30)! I haven't had time to complete it fully and there's no live page for it but I did make posts about it! - link 1

Trigun Quote Generator

Just finished the Trigun anime series at the time so I decided to make a project for it for the #3Days1Project challenge! The anime is so good, it is my 2nd favourite (JOJO comes 1st place) - link 1, link 2

Froggie To-Do

Just came from learning the absolute BASICS of React.js, so I wanted to test my skills so far so I made this project! Shared it on my blog and some people started using it for studying (which made me so happy!) and it became a mini open-source project because random people started adding mini features to the app! Very special project for me! - link 1, link 2, link 3

[ink-stained-student]

☆ Studyblr Intro ☆

Hiya, my name's Caitlin, and I'm a 23-year-old criminology student from England about to go into the first year of my degree!

I've just finished a foundation year studying Criminology, Law, Psychology and a module called Academic Skills (basically essay/report writing and learning how to reference) as I'd been out of education for about 4 years before starting at university this year! (In fact, I dropped out of college in my first year, so I never ended up getting any A-levels!)

Here are some things to expect from me and my blog! ⤵

Some things you'll see on my blog:

☆ Essay writing

☆ Info about my days in uni / what I'm studying

☆ Bible Study and info on my journey with the Lord

☆ Random info about what I get up to outside of uni sometimes

Some things outside of Academia that I love/that you might hear me talk about!

☆ Books and Reading (specifically fantasy and cosy sweet romances)

☆ Writing! I've always loved poetry and aspire to one day write my own cosy romance novel(s)

☆ Gaming (my favourite games at the moment are Minecraft, The Sims 4, Hogwarts Legacy, and Euro Truck Sim 2!)

☆ Music! I'm very proud of my growing record collection and I spend a lot of time listening to music!

~ If there's anything else you want to know about me, either academic or personal, my asks are always open!!

~ I'd love to get to know more people in the studyblr / writing / cosy gaming communities, so if any of these topics interest you, feel free to send me a message!

[kaya-being-an-academic]

Kaya's Studyblr

After alot of thoughts , I came to the conclusion of being a part of studyblr....

I want to track my academic progress , and even have the necessary dopamine and motivation to study consistently....

If you landed at this blog , just know I am a sixteen year old girl who's chasing the moon , stars , her dreams and the infinity....

I am a medical aspirant

My subjects include Physics , Chemistry , Zoology and Botany....

I am also an aspiring writer with writing poetry being an escape from this cruel world....

I have a keen love for writing , reading , and listening music....

Few of my favourite writers include Rumi , Kafka , Amish , Yuval Noah Harari , Rhonda Byrne , Rupi Kaur , and Paulo Coelho

I read all kinds books from historical fictions to contemporary romances.... According to me reading books should not be narrowed down to a peculiar genre instead I am a diverse reader....

I incline towards reading autobiographies and self help books....

My target is to read a total of 200+ books this year with 50 being already completed

I want to maintain a proper study routine and track my progress....

My aesthetics include Dark Academia

I am also a classical dancer and singer so in a nutshell art is my solace

Listening to music is also one of my favourite things to do although I mostly listen to it alongside studying....

A hard-core coffee addict and a selenophile

I am open to study tips and finding great people all along the way....

I believe when we help each other out things become more easy

There's already enough hate in the world so let's altogether spread love , happiness and kindness

Vivamus Moriendum Est

I know how to speak 2 Major languages both of them being English and Hindi , I can also speak German and Sanskrit in bits

I want to learn how to speak and write - Greek and Latin

My goal is to learn how to speak 7 language in my entire life....

The goal is to be disgustingly Over educated

Pic credits to respective owners

[beforeiread-studies]

studyblr masterpost jam Day 1: Intro

(Read more about the challenge here)

My focus will be Korean learning, because even if it's not exactly my field it's all I'm obsessed about currently (21 days until I move to Seoul) and it is surprisingly difficult to identify good resources, maybe because there are so many of them.

Some info about me. I'm a native Italian-speaker. I learned English in high school basically by myself and have studied various languages since without reaching fluency. I started learning Korean 6 months ago and I have made some very good progress, in my opinion. I'm currently between A2 and B1, a high beginner.

So these posts will mostly be useful to beginners.

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how would you describe this topic to someone who has never heard of it? Korean is a language mostly spoken in South Korea and North Korea and studied by people all around the world who fell victim to the Hallyu Wave, ie Korean music, Korean TV series, Korean food. (I am personally a kdrama stan)

what careers are available? other than the "i got sold to bts" variety, learning Korean will open a whole new world of job possibilities for you. First of all, you'll be able to move to Korea more easily and find a job there, I guess? You could become a translator or interpreter (if AI doesn't destroy the field before)

what professional organizations/conferences are big? JYP. Big Hit Entertainment. jk, you should check out the King Sejong Institute

what journals do academics publish in? Naver Webtoon. Also the King Sejong Institute.

what are the big questions, goals, or challenges? Why did Koreans feel the need to create so many sentence endings? Also, what's the difference between 오 and 어 and why do they sound the same to me?

what are the sub-fields/sub-topics/areas of specialization? Few people realize that learning a language is actually 4 different sub-fields: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Being perfect at one doesn't mean you are perfect at all the other either. Improving in one will improve the others (maybe). You should also remember that knowing all 4 of them is not a requirement and depends entirely on your goals. If all you want is to read webtoons in Korean, it doesn't matter if your listening skills suck.

btw, if you are wondering "I'm listening and reading Korean stuff all the time! Why do I still suck at speaking??", it's because you did not practice speaking, sill. Input and output are 2 totally different things and you should dedicate time to both (if you want to excel at both).

what are some resources for learning about the field itself? If you'd like to learn more about language learning, please watch this TEDx by Chris Lonsdale, "How to learn any language in six months". I agree with most of what he says about language acquisition and I more or less follow this method.

[the-0ther-mother]

Studyblr prompt of the week | #3

I always take physical notes unless I'm doing research. In that case i just open the notepad app on my computer and fill it up with endless research notes. I'm actually not very good at taking notes cuz I haven't learnt how to actually study using my notes. I just end up coping down lecture slides or useless stuff like that. It's one of my goals this semester to actually start taking notes in a way that benefits my studies. So, no, i don't have any tips for getting the notes to stick in my head. I'd actually appreciate any tips that anyone might have <3

[cyberstudious]

Tools of the Trade for Learning Cybersecurity

I created this post for the Studyblr Masterpost Jam, check out the tag for more cool masterposts from folks in the studyblr community!

Cybersecurity professionals use a lot of different tools to get the job done. There are plenty of fancy and expensive tools that enterprise security teams use, but luckily there are also lots of brilliant people writing free and open-source software. In this post, I'm going to list some popular free tools that you can download right now to practice and learn with.

In my opinion, one of the most important tools you can learn how to use is a virtual machine. If you're not already familiar with Linux, this is a great way to learn. VMs are helpful for separating all your security tools from your everyday OS, isolating potentially malicious files, and just generally experimenting. You'll need to use something like VirtualBox or VMWare Workstation (Workstation Pro is now free for personal use, but they make you jump through hoops to download it).

Below is a list of some popular cybersecurity-focused Linux distributions that come with lots of tools pre-installed:

Kali is a popular distro that comes loaded with tools for penetration testing

REMnux is a distro built for malware analysis

honorable mention for FLARE-VM, which is not a VM on its own, but a set of scripts for setting up a malware analysis workstation & installing tools on a Windows VM.

SANS maintains several different distros that are used in their courses. You'll need to create an account to download them, but they're all free:

Slingshot is built for penetration testing

SIFT Workstation is a distro that comes with lots of tools for digital forensics

These distros can be kind of overwhelming if you don't know how to use most of the pre-installed software yet, so just starting with a regular Linux distribution and installing tools as you want to learn them is another good choice for learning.

Free Software

Wireshark: sniff packets and explore network protocols

Ghidra and the free version of IDA Pro are the top picks for reverse engineering

for digital forensics, check out Eric Zimmerman's tools - there are many different ones for exploring & analyzing different forensic artifacts

pwntools is a super useful Python library for solving binary exploitation CTF challenges

CyberChef is a tool that makes it easy to manipulate data - encryption & decryption, encoding & decoding, formatting, conversions… CyberChef gives you a lot to work with (and there's a web version - no installation required!).

Burp Suite is a handy tool for web security testing that has a free community edition

Metasploit is a popular penetration testing framework, check out Metasploitable if you want a target to practice with

SANS also has a list of free tools that's worth checking out.

Programming Languages

Knowing how to write code isn't a hard requirement for learning cybersecurity, but it's incredibly useful. Any programming language will do, especially since learning one will make it easy to pick up others, but these are some common ones that security folks use:

Python is quick to write, easy to learn, and since it's so popular, there are lots of helpful libraries out there.

PowerShell is useful for automating things in the Windows world. It's built on .NET, so you can practically dip into writing C# if you need a bit more power.

Go is a relatively new language, but it's popular and there are some security tools written in it.

Rust is another new-ish language that's designed for memory safety and it has a wonderful community. There's a bit of a steep learning curve, but learning Rust makes you understand how memory bugs work and I think that's neat.

If you want to get into reverse engineering or malware analysis, you'll want to have a good grasp of C and C++.

Other Tools for Cybersecurity

There are lots of things you'll need that aren't specific to cybersecurity, like:

a good system for taking notes, whether that's pen & paper or software-based. I recommend using something that lets you work in plain text or close to it.

general command line familiarity + basic knowledge of CLI text editors (nano is great, but what if you have to work with a system that only has vi?)

familiarity with git and docker will be helpful

There are countless scripts and programs out there, but the most important thing is understanding what your tools do and how they work. There is no magic "hack this system" or "solve this forensics case" button. Tools are great for speeding up the process, but you have to know what the process is. Definitely take some time to learn how to use them, but don't base your entire understanding of security on code that someone else wrote. That's how you end up as a "script kiddie", and your skills and knowledge will be limited.

Feel free to send me an ask if you have questions about any specific tool or something you found that I haven't listed. I have approximate knowledge of many things, and if I don't have an answer I can at least help point you in the right direction.

[alas9]

✨ 📖 ✏️ studyblr masterpost jam ✏️ 📖 ✨ Day #6 as an independent game designer maybe?

I used to be quite extra in my 20s. I was very immersed in the world of gamer gear and stationery products, I bought too many pink peripherals for the computer and I had several pencil cases full of colored fibers. I feel that getting into the world of development has helped me refine the consumer in me a little, and taught me to be more organized and practical. Since development involves many hours of purely mental work, I make sure I have sheets and pens close to me to capture anything that comes to mind, and I try not to have my desk too full of things to avoid distractions. These are my main items that I always have in my desk and backpack.

Keyboard 60%

Mine is relatively old, it is an Anne Pro 2. As it is quite common in the world of custom keyboards, it is easy to get keycaps for it. For example, I bought it to put Keycaps in Cyrillic when I was actively studying Russian. I bought this one on amazon.

Plastic Paper Containers

I am very fond of writing by hand to develop and organize ideas, so I fill myself with papers. I'm addicted to organizers, cleaning my study and work space is something that overwhelms me a lot, and paper collects a lot of dust, so these containers save you space and hours of cleaning. It also helps to separate papers by subject, in the image I have the folders that I use for development and on the other side for Japanese.

Basic Planner

When I was a fine arts student I was very into journaling. Something that became extremely impractical for me as time went by. Today I have a planner with all the same sheets with space for the date and tasks only. It is necessarily flexible and necessarily pre-fabricated to fulfill its function.

Smart notebook with squared sheets

I always try to have squared sheets to study languages, because I feel that they help a lot to improve writing when you use more complex systems such as hiragana, katakana and kanji. They are also more useful for writing programming languages ​​if you want to do written exercises. They are very versatile and it is not paper that goes unused, ever.

Campus University Extra Fine Notebook

This is my war notebook, the one I carry in my backpack because it is light and I use it as a random note pad, whether for studying programming, Japanese, or for ideas for my game. Then when I get home, I organize the information in specific notebooks or the folders that I showed above.

Black Chinese Ink Pens

I narrowed down collections of different markers and pens to just using these. I don't have any other variety. They are the only ones I use for everything.

About programs I use to organize myself and study

Notion (and trello implementation)

Mine is pretty simple and minimalistic. I use it to set my year long tasks, such as x amount of courses I want to do, books I want to read, games I want to play, notes about aeronautics I use on my game, other documentation about other topics I care etc etc. It's nothing I use day by day. I just get there once in a while to check on things I wanted to do in the past weeks everytime I have time to work on something new. I don't use anything digital to organize day by day tasks.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is always open in my browser. It's a fixed tab actually. I use it for everything, mainly coding.

Midjourney and Gencraft to create assets and sprites

I use them to create temporary assets for my game, since I'm focused on the code only, and to see how things work I put some AI generated visuals in every non profitable project.

Neocities

It's not actually a tool, but I use it mainly to host my web design projects and to share them with other colleagues. I also dive alot in the community websites there to check for ideas and inspiration.

Github as a portfolio

I used to be quite secretive with my projects, because almost all of them, if not all, were directly linked to my work, and by clause I cannot link my personal image to the company, therefore I never shared anything I did. But I recently started using github as a platform to showcase my work and freelance projects, and I've loved it so far. I know that the tool's strength is teamwork through it, but that has not been the case for me so far.

And that's basically all I use and most people also do I guess 🦦

[studywave]

PDF Readers: What Do You Want? What Do You Need?

Hey all! I promised a series of posts on resources that have helped me during undergrad, and I'm going to start with the basics: how to read your coursework. I'm going to tag a few people who mentioned being interested in this series, but please let me know if you'd like to be untagged!

@anyto @wocinstem @youneedtostudyives @studyblr-perhaps

Now, I'm an English major, so I can't speak on behalf of the sciences, but almost all of my course materials have been given to me in the form of PDFs. I also download almost all my research in PDF format, and when I find books for free online, they're usually PDFs. Clearly, this means I need some easy way to read and edit PDFs. Below the cut, you'll find information on how to choose a PDF reader that's right for you, as well as information on Xodo, my personal favorite reader.

What should you consider when choosing a PDF reader?

Well, first, there's cost. There are all kinds of PDF readers at all kinds of price points. Xodo, my favorite, is free. I've never used the paid version, because for my purposes, the free version is more than enough. Now, let's talk about those purposes.

As an English student, I'm mostly concerned with annotation. I want to be able to mark my documents up, highlight them, write on them, leave comments, all that good stuff. However, what I need might not be what you need. Do you need to sign a lot of documents? Do you need to build PDFs from scratch? Are you more concerned with appearance, or with functionality?

Once you've answered these questions, you'll be able to search online for reviews dealing with the specific kinds of functionality you need.

Why should you use Xodo?

Well, for starters, the free version has more than I will ever need. I can edit, I can annotate, I can sign, I can highlight. I can do pretty much anything my English major heart desires, and I can use my Apple pencil to do it (I'll make another post about ipads and Apple pencils and link it here once it's finished).

This screenshot shows a lot of my favorite parts of Xodo. I can highlight in different colors (I use green to make information on further reading stand out) and I can write (also in different colors) with my Apple pencil, all while scrolling and navigating with my hand. I don't have to constantly click back and forth between marking and scrolling like I do with some apps, and I can lay my hand on the screen without disturbing anything. This, the ability to confine the text marking to the pencil, is really important to me. I don't like to be constantly clicking around and making accidental marks.

I've also been able to read almost every PDF I've put on here without much trouble. Between the size of my ipad screen (which will be the subject of another post), the high resolution, and the ability to zoom and scroll at the same time, I can read even pretty low-quality PDFs with very little trouble.

You might also notice the little box with the "4" in it in the upper right corner. This indicates the number of tabs I have open because yes, you can have multiple tabs open in Xodo. I've had over ten tabs open at a time, some containing 300+ page documents, and I've never had lagging or glitching problems.

Here's a selection of other actions Xodo allows. I've never scanned anything to PDF using it, but if the rest of the app is anything to go by, it probably works just fine.

I've had the occasional problem with glitching (maybe once per every five hours of reading I do, if that) which usually just involves a section of the text going black and can be solved by closing and reopening the app. Closing and reopening is no problem, either, because Xodo saves your place.

All this to say, I've used Xodo for a little over a year now, and I have no complaints. I cannot recommend it highly enough, and I'm sure the paid version is even better. That's all for now. Happy reading!

[thelegendofstudy]

There are times in college where you just have to cut yourself a break.

I have multiple learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Currently, I have four Cs on my transcript. Four. I hear my neurotypical acquaintances and friends talk about never having below a B- and saying how low their grades are. I know people lie about their grades so I take everything with a grain of salt, but it still hurts when you feel like you're behind your peers.

I'm happy to say I've embraced "Cs get degrees" and I've never failed a class and y'know what, that's sometimes all I can ask for. Even with all the accomodations in the world, I'd still have auditory processing issues, difficulties writing/reading, and mixing up math and chemical equations. The best thing for me would be to either get rid of all tests(impossible) or make every test open note/open book(impossible) so I just try my best.

Getting through academia while ND and physical disabled is difficult. And it's vital to know that sometimes you can only reach good enough.

I feel like on studyblr and in academia you're always comparing yourself with other people, and that's not fair. So a reminder to all my followers, cut yourself a break.

[trashland-llamas]

Studyblr?

Gn reader

There was one regular who seemed to always catch Tyler's eye who'd order the same thing every visit and sit for a few hours with their computer, a notebook and every type of pen you could imagine

He could never tell if they had a big test coming up or if they were really into studying, them taking pictures of their work before cleaning up their area

Putting the pens back into a roll up container that spread out flat when you opened it, papers back into their folders, notebooks, and computer back into the rucksack

Pen ink staining their hands as they threw away used napkins and an empty drink, pushing their chair back in before walking out the door

Seeing them became the pinnacle of his week, attempting to spot the title of whatever tome they were reading this week and then looking up the synopsis to see if he himself would like it

Keeping it in his back pocket as a conversation starter as they tended to come in during peak hours, Tyler thinking that they must like the loud noises

Finally able to have one when there were no seats both in the break room and out on the floor, all except for the one across from them, waving to get their attention

'Sorry but there's no other seats. Cool if I sit, will only be 10-20 minutes tops.' Shooting them a small smile when they nodded, noticing they'd taken out of one of their earbuds

‘Was about to take a break myself. Name’s y/n, you?’ They asked despite having seen the glaring name tag every time they ordered.

‘Tyler, nice to meet you.’ Quickly extending his hand for them to shake. ‘Uh I hope you don’t mind me asking as I always see you in here but what are you studying for?’

‘My English professor is an asshole who assigns multiple tests and quizzes per week that require a lot of reading. So usually that or whatever smaller assignments I have.’ Proceeding to say how they didn’t notice they came that often.

‘It’s not a bad thing, just nice to finally talk to one of the regulars. Also one of the many orders I’ve unintentionally memorized.’ Both laughing a little at that, Tyler found their laugh adorable.

Tyler felt glum when he realized his break had ended, noticing this, y/n paused the conversation

‘Break’s up, want me to get you a refill?’ Going to grab their cup as he planned to write his number, deciding to shoot his shot even if it ended in a friendship as he genuinely wanted to get to know y/n more

‘If it’s no trouble, just let me get my wallet.’ Tyler waved them off, ‘Don’t worry about it, my treat.’ Y/n wondering what he was writing

Tyler checking his phone whenever it pinged hoping it was y/n until finally, ‘is this the cute coffee barista? Tyler?’

[izicodes]

Improving Your Work Ethic

I had a meeting with my manager on Friday on three key skills I need to look out for when working. She said being in school/apprenticeship and working in a company are two different situations. There are skills you only learn by working in a team with real-life projects. She mentioned; Work Ethic, Communication and Time Management.

I decided I would talk about each one and give tips that she mentioned and others I found out myself and over searching online. This post will be about improving your work ethic. The advice my manager gave is from a Senior Software Developer's point of view but the advice can be carried over to other industries you work in!

What is Work Ethic?

Work ethic refers to the values and principles that guide how a person approaches their work or responsibilities. It involves having a positive attitude, being diligent, and demonstrating a strong commitment to doing your best.

Imagine that school project you had to complete. Having a good work ethic means that you approach the project with enthusiasm and dedication. It means taking responsibility for completing your work on time and putting in the necessary effort to produce high-quality results!

Tips To Improving Your Work Ethic

This is a long list but worth while to think upon! Here are all of the tips that my manager gave me and some extra notes I made afterwards:

Understand Expectations

Do you know what is expected of your role and responsibilities at work? If you don’t, you need to. Not just what the job description said when you applied but directly from your team manager or your boss!

Be Punctual

Arrive on time for meetings, scrums, and work-related commitments. Being punctual demonstrates respect for others' time and shows your dedication to the team.

Meet Deadlines

If you know me, you’ll know I struggle with this a lot. Consistently meet the deadlines for your tasks and projects. Plan and prioritize your work to ensure timely delivery. If you’re struggling with the project/work somewhere, ask for help.

Take Initiative

Show initiative by seeking opportunities to contribute beyond your assigned tasks. Take ownership of challenges, propose solutions, and actively participate in team discussions. I like this because I always come up with new add ons a project!

Be Accountable

Take responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Admit and learn from mistakes, and avoid making excuses. It may be hard but just say you messed up and it won’t happen again.

Practice Self-Discipline

Develop self-discipline to stay focused and motivated in your work. Minimize distractions and maintain a strong work ethic even when faced with challenging tasks. This is why if you struggle with this, do a Studyblr study challenge to stay on track and be motivated!

Be Proactive In Learning

Continuously expand your knowledge and skills by staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. Seek out learning opportunities and take advantage of professional development resources. Especially in my field of Tech, something new is happening all the time! My workplace gave us Pluralsight for free so we can be studying on the site as we work!

Communicate Effectively

Work on your communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally. Keep your team members, stakeholders or anyone necessary informed about your progress, challenges, and achievements!

Get Feedback

Actively seek feedback from your teammates, supervisors, and mentors. Constructive criticism can be good, see it as an opportunity for growth and improvement!

Collaborate Effectively

Practise positive and productive collaboration with your team members. Contribute to team discussions, listen actively, and support others when needed.

Be Adaptable

Changes at work, project or whatever can be scary, and sometimes quite annoying, however, embrace change! Be open to new ideas, technologies, and processes. Learn to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving project requirements!

Take Care Of Your Well-Being

Prioritize your physical and mental well-being. I had a time when I was mentally stressed from my apprenticeship, I took a week-long holiday off and rested at home. You should maintain a healthy work-life balance, manage stress effectively, and take breaks when needed. You're not you when you're tired, mentally strained and hungry...!

Reflect And Improve

Regularly reflect on your work ethic and areas for improvement. Set personal goals and actively work towards enhancing your work ethic over time.

Improving your work ethic is an ongoing process that requires self-awareness, discipline, and a commitment to personal growth. Some people can do it alone whilst other people need a little push, such as myself and my manager.

Think over the tips I gave and see how you can change things to improve your own work ethic. If you're not working, this can be applied to a school setting or something you can be wary of when looking to start working!

Hope this helped you and thanks for reading! 👩🏾‍🎓💗