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[tiffstudies]

10 easy ways to get organised for 2017!

Hi everyone! Another year has gone by (too quickly if you ask me), and it’s time to make this one a better year than the last. I think this is my first massive text post about study and my personal tips so here goes!

Write down the things you wish to accomplish this year. This is so important to ensure that you don’t lose track and go on the wrong path throughout the year. Discover what YOU really want to have done this year, and that you will feel proud of at the end of the year when reflecting on 2017. Set goals for things that you can go “omg I can’t believe I actually did that this year, now I can do anything I set my mind to!” Even if it’s binge watching your favourite show I’m not complaining hehehe…

Get a goddamn 2017 planner or bullet journal OR BOTH! It is so so so very important to develop amazing organisational skills, especially whilst we are still studying in schools or university. It is up to you as to what method you want to use to attack everything the year throws at you. This year, I personally have opted for BOTH a 2017 planner and bullet journal. The bullet journal I use is this one, with the dotted pages inside. I cannot express how much I love my bullet journal. It is a great way to procrastinate doing work lol, but it makes you feel good when you step back and look at the spread you made for the week. Plus, showing it off to your friends doesn’t hurt ;) My bullet journal is also fantastic because in 2016, I only used half of it! So now I don’t have to go and buy a new one for 2017! And it will hold ALL of the stuff I had to do in my final two senior years of high school - what a memory :’) Now for the 2017 planner. I was very grateful to receive this 2017 planner for Christmas! IT. IS. HOLOGRAPHIC. LIKE WHAAAAAAAAT ?! It is so beautiful and unlike what the website shows you, it is actually a week to a double page spread. So I use this for any events I have on e.g. outings, driving lessons, important due dates, birthdays.  It allows me to plan ahead! Something that you can’t really do with bullet journals. So I highly recommend using both!!!

Get a 2017 wall planner!!! This is another great way to plan ahead with future events, and see it all laid out in front of you. Unfortunately I don’t have a link for this as I don’t purchase any wall planners since my tutor gives them to me (gotta love freebies). I  recommend printing out these FREE monthly calendars (made by the kind Ariadne), as they have enough space for your basic events, but I still prefer 2017 as a whole year wall planner as I usually highlight my exam periods in a bright green highlighter, and usually exam periods do go across months. So all in all, its just easier to see :)

Try to start detaching yourself from social media. I know I know, you’re probably thinking “WTF TIFF I CAN’T GET RID OF ALL MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS!! I LIVE AND BREATHE ON THEM!” That’s even more reason to get rid of it!!! I am the kind of person who is DEFINITELY attached to the ‘going-ons’ of the world and more importantly - my social circle. Last year during my first assessment period for my last year of schooling, I made the decision to delete my snapchat account and temporarily disable my instagram account. It was such a good decision. I was able to focus more and not get distracted as easily, and based on all the results I have received thus far, it was worth it. I am slowly learning that I don’t need to snapchat everyone about what I am currently doing, and that I need to learn to live in the moment more instead of just being on my phone. For the past half a year (?) I have also turned off all notifications for my social media (except tumblr of course haha) so that I only go on the apps/sites when I absolutely NEED to. No notifications allows me to focus more on the task at hand. So no, you don’t need to stop using social media ENTIRELY, because I know that I can’t. Just try becoming less reliant upon it. Unfollow people who are unhealthy role models to you. Delete irrelevant photos and posts. It feels so good - trust me. If all else fails, try use a blocker for social media/sites you visit often! I don’t use one, but here is one that I found on google.

Download this bomb ass Google Chrome extension. If you have not heard of ��Momentum’ yet, are are not using it, drop everything and download it right now. Firstly, the background photographs are just breathtaking and make me (and hopefully you) feel so happy. Secondly, you can type up all the tasks you have to do. So that’s one point to organisation! Thirdly, it has really nice quotes daily which may inspire you to do something great, or y’know… to use in your bullet journal spread ;) Finally, IT IS AESTHETIC AS HECK OK SHOW OFF YOUR LAPTOP TO YOUR FRIENDS they will be all ooOOoOOOOOO

Drink lots of water. It is a fact. We are made of water. Our brains require water. No water? Brain doesn’t work properly. That ain’t good for our studying!!!  Please always bring water with you everywhere you go. If you are one of those people who are conscious of peeing lots, please don’t be! It is a healthy sign that toxins are being flushed out of your body. Water can also help keep your skin looking bright and clear, and not dull and dead from the lack of sleep we get from late night studying.

Reflect daily. Reflecting upon each day is really important and encourages mindful thinking. We often do so many things without thinking and appreciating it. So to help me with this, in 2016 I invested in two beautiful journals by kikki-k. I got this ‘The Highlight Of My Day’ book (which I don’t think is sold anymore sorry!). I also bought this ‘A Sentence A Day’ journal from their minimalistic range (this is also not sold anymore, but I’ve linked an alternative from their current range). They run over the span of 3 years, and I think it’s really cute how I get to see what I was thinking/doing the previous year!

Find some good tunes to get you in the mood for studying. I find that I really really really need music to get me pumping and in the right mindset to smash through all the work set out for me. If you want to find out what music I’m into, feel free to follow my spotify here.

Surround yourself with positive people. By doing so, you’ll be creating a positive environment for yourself, putting you in the right mood and mindset to carry on with your studies.  It took me 3-4 of my high school years to finally find where I fit in, and surround myself with people who are supportive of me. I admit that my friend group has changed from 15 people to around 3 (incl. me). But things happen, and it was just a process of each of us finding our way and to what groups we truly belong to.  The two best friends I primarily hang out with at school I also study with, and we support each other with our problems when we rant or math problems! In addition to these two people, there are another two best friends I hang out with and talk to often, but we don’t sit with each other at school. And then there are a few 5 other people I talk to with other issues.  I know it took a while, but I am truly content with the relationships I have.

Try your hardest. This is the most important of all. In our schooling years, there is inevitably pressure from peers and family as to what we have to achieve. This can have negative impacts upon mental health, and that obviously isn’t good for our studies.  So PLEASE listen to me when I say that it is okay if you don’t achieve what you set out to do, as long as you know that you’ve tried your hardest. We spend so much time proving ourselves to others by the things we do, it is important that we also prove how absolutely amazing individuals we are to ourselves - please don’t ever forget that.

Okay! I’m finally done! I hope that these tips + links + personal stories will inspire you all to do great things this year. Yes, there will be setbacks, but we are all very strong individuals who will pull ourselves together and try again. I wish you all the best for your studies this year! We can do this!

[milkystudies]

Hihi! I'm from Sydney, Australia too! I'm also going into my HSC year this year, how are you feeling about it? (and wishing you the best of luck!)

oh god, its stressing me out so much like this whole year determines my future???? i dont even know what i want to be yet!! im trying really hard to get rid of bad habits and study more but i dont think thats going too well. good luck to you too!!

[tiffstudies]

» 3rd January, 2017 « Here is my 2017 calendar layout! I opted for the boxes this year because it just feels more organised and to be more organised is my goal for the year!

[tiffstudies]

With so many other studyblrs owning muji pens/sarasas/any other type of high demand pen out there, I feel like we just have to pause and appreciate the wonderful pens by kikki-k.

They are gel (like our bestie muji) but only come in one nib size. BUT they come in a really cute case for easy (and aesthetic) storage!

I purchased them here in Australia for $14.95 (and the labelling says it’s the same for US$). ALSO when you sign up as a member with kikki-k, you get a $10 voucher to spend without a set minimum spending amount!! How cool is that? So I technically purchased these pens for only $4.95 for the whole set.

So far they are quite inky enough (haven’t died on me temporarily… yet). I use these pens for any “fake calligraphy” I do for my bullet journaling or notes as they are thicker than the 0.38mm muji pens I own, and hence better to colour in.

[tiffstudies]

» 8th January, 2017 « I bought this really cute holographic journal yesterday for only $5! I’m yet to decide what to use it for though (since I already have my bullet journal and event planner)… any ideas?

[tiffstudies]

Omg I'm from Australia too + I have a studyblr high five !!!!

Yay!! Virtual high fives all round ✋🏼

[tiffstudies]

I love your bullet journal! It's so so so pretty, really stunning!!

Thank you so much!!

[tiffstudies]

what paper/loose leaves/notebooks do u use?

Hi!! The paper I use is primarily Muji loose leaf paper! Both in A4 and A5 sizes each for square and lined paper. For notebooks, I just use your typical regular cheap notebooks :)

[tiffstudies]

your calender is perfect and your blog is so lovely!! glad i found your account (:

ahh thank you so much kind soul !! :)

[tiffstudies]

hey i saw in one of your posts there was your laptop in the background and the screen had the time on and said someting like "good morning tiffany! what is your goal for today?" and i was just wondering what that was, thank youu :)

hello!! I should probably create faq section since this has been asked so many times oops! Here is a link to the original post w/ link to the actual program I used ‘momentum’ and another suggestion ‘lanes’

[tiffstudies]

“11 Questions” tag

Thanks @workhardlikegranger for the tag.   Always repost the rules. Answer 11 random questions posted for you. Create 11 new questions and tag 11 people. Let the person who tagged you know that you’ve answered.

What is one thing you really want right now? To be done with my new year cleaning today lol

What’s the longest time that you’ve ever gone without sleep? Yesterday because I stayed up until 1am (but made up for it with 8 hours sleep)

Last song you listened to Colors by Halsey

What’s the relationship between you and the last person you texted? Friends and classmates for two years

Do you look more like your mother or father? I’m told that in the morning I look like my father, and once I’ve legitly woken up I look like my mother hahaha

Your OTP? I still love the idea of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens pls don’t kill me

Something you miss right now? My better self

What’s the meaning behind your tumblr URL? Well ‘tt’ are my initials, and since my tumblr is mainly about studying I just put in the ‘study corner’ because I have a study corner-ish at home

What are you allergic to? Apparently dust mites and a type of mixed grass according to an allergy test 

Where are you right now? I’m at home

Favourite subject? I don’t really have a favourite, I enjoy all subjects :)

I tag: @narspicious @yuukinos  @fuuumei @skizzii @elkstudies @studythetics @studyingfortheaesthetic @theorganisedunistudent @studyign @studydiaryofamedstudent @sproutstudy

My 11 questions:

What is the kind of person you aspire to be?

What is the first thing you did in the new year?

What bad habits do you intend to break?

Favourite thing to do in your spare time?

What is something your closest friends don’t know about you?

Favourite season?

Special talents?

One of the most embarrassing things you’ve done?

One of the proudest moments in your life so far?

Last book you read?

Biggest wish for 2016?

[tiffstudies]

“Get to know me” tag

I was tagged by @workhardlikegranger ! Thanks for the tag :)

Name: Tiffany Nicknames: Tiff Star sign: Taurus Gender: Female Height: 170cm / 5′6″ Sexual orientation: Straight Fav colour: Aqua, mint green, orchid, pink, white Time right now: 10:28 am Average hours of sleep: 8 hours Last thing I Googled: How to convert 170cm into feet and inches Number of blankets I sleep under: just one, sometimes two in winter Fav fictional characters: Bianca (from the DUFF), Wren Caswell, Jordyn Michaelson, Grace Gardener, Troy Bolton Favourite famous people: TAYLOR SWIFT, Zac Efron, Skyler Samuels, Dylan O’Brien, Jennifer Lawrence, Elle Fanning, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Troye Sivan, Justin Beiber (his new album Purpose gives me purpose in life omg), Emma Watson Favourite books: ALL John Green and Rainbow Rowell books, Life by Commitee What I am wearing at this moment: My new ‘Peter Alexander’ pj’s because its the new year yay!!

I tag: @elkstudies @studythetics @theorganisedunistudent @studysthetics @studydiaryofamedstudent

[tiffstudies]

Hey!! I love your blog!! I was just wondering if you have any tips for exams... Should I rewrite my notes in a notebook?? I'm not too sure. And do you prefer notebooks or lined paper in binders during the semester? Thanks so much

Hi!! For exams, I usually summarise my notes in my class notebooks into separate sheets of paper for my study notes which I keep in a folder. Examples of my notes are found here, here and one with a diagram because I find myself to be a visual learner.

I would also recommend using flash cards to help reinforce important areas of study for your topics.

I prefer notebooks mainly because that’s just how I’ve been living my school life for the past 11 years (gee I’m old) but do experiment and find out what works best for you !! I just like notebooks because everything is already organised and I can decorate my covers hahaha (I also despise binders for some reason?? Unless they are the tiny ones from Muji).

Good luck with your exams!! And happy new year :)

[tiffstudies]

Hey! My midterms are in two days and I would really appreciate if you would tell me a) what motivates YOU to study? b) How do you study on days when you're feeling very tired,sluggish? And how do you beat procrastination?

HI!! I’m so sorry this is late, I’ve been busy lately…a) My main motivation to study is bascially the competition around me; my friends, classmates etc. Also, I’m super motivated to make myself and my parents proud which motivates me greatly. My goal of studying in the medical field also encourages me to study hard.b) When I’m feeling really tired and sluggish I usually don’t study to be honest… If I really do need to study I’ll take a break, go for a walk around the house, grab something to eat, and set a timer for periods of study.Asking me how to beat procrastination isn’t the best idea haha I procrastinate all the time… But if you’re honestly not in the mood to study, don’t do it because you won’t actually be able to study properly. The stuff you’re supposed to memorise won’t sink into your memory and it’ll essentially be like you didn’t study at all.

Good luck good luck good luck!! MAKE SURE YOU GET ENOUGH SLEEP AND DRINK WATER!

[tiffstudies]

Hi its me again!! Thank you so much for answering my previous question! So how do you memorize a lot of things quickly? Or simply just memorize something... cause i have a bad memory and i find it hard to memorize the passages!!!

Hi!! Well, personally, to memorise things I like to write down the most important things (summarising) with blue pen - because apparently writing in blue is easier to remember ?! Also, flash cards are really helpful! Just write down the question on one side, and the answer on the other and keep testing yourself. In the end, we all have different ways of learning, like I’m a visual learner but you might be better at learning via listening or hands on.Another way would be to have a study group and test each other! By asking questions and hearing the answers, you’re helping yourself and your friend.

Hope this helped!

[tiffstudies]

what pens do you use?

The pens I use are these Artline ‘Smoove’ Ballpoint Pens in blue and red. The pens pictured in my photos (and that I’m saving for next year) are these Muji Gel Ink Pens.