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Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna

welcome to my studyblr!

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the classes i’m taking will remain on my blog’s header image throughout the semester, and tags you can use to track any of my posts can also be found there!

i’m very excited to get back into this again, and can’t wait to study alongside all of you :)

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fav color: usually some sort of green or blue-green, but honestly i like a ton of colors

relationship status: single

last thing you googled: dutch v french braid (i did my hair yesterday, but i’m not good w hairstyles so I asked my sister what i had done to my hair and she said “you somehow managed to do both a dutch braid and a french braid… i dunno how you did that”)

song stuck in your head: Dawn a New Day by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

last song you listened to: Oracolo by Skinshape

dream trip: anywhere and everywhere!!

anything you want right now: wouldn’t mind a good bologna sandwich. or like, some beignets

keep it going (no pressure to any of you):

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Executive Dysfunction Study Tips

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(compiled by us, for us; not a comprehensive list by any means, just the ones that work well of our brain specifically)

  • dress in a Nice Outfit for the Aesthetic. Studying in slacks and a button-down or knit sweater or similar with a mug of tea has completely different vibes (and much more productive ones) than studying in pajamas, even if the clothes aren’t as comfortable. Besides, the faster we get work done, the faster we can change into Comfy Clothes and relax. 
  • in a similar vein, Beverage + Studying Music. Our go-to is corn tea and the LoZ ocarina of time soundtrack. lyrical music is fine for doing calculations, but for essays its instrumental only since the lyrics can fuck with the writing process. 
  • make that grid of everything you need to do from this post, with Check Boxes next to each thing for Checking Things Off (or you can cross them out if that’s more satisfying). Also gives an order and instruction for Starting The Thing which is usually the hardest part.
  • Imitate School Environment with “periods”, AKA studying for 40 minutes with a 5-10 minute “passing period” in-between, in which getting up and walking around is required. do not do “fun stuff” (reading/YouTube/etc) during passing period, or getting brain back on task will be Hell. our brain works best with a clear structure. Also, Set Alarms.
  • SNACKS!! snacks that are crumb free and don’t disturb the working process are best. I like pumpkin seeds, smoked salmon, apple/pear/peach/etc slices, cheese, and similar. washed bowls of fruit (grapes, cherries, strawberries, etc) make my fingers wet every time I eat them which is inconvenient, and I can’t eat most junk foods for allergy/health reasons (+ grease, cheese dust, etc are similarly impractical)
  • from this post, “make timelapses on your phone of u doing your work” providing the exact amount of Nervous Energy from being “watched” to be productive, without the anxiety of being criticized from having someone actually watch you. For an extra kick, actually post them to YT. 
  • have Separate Windows open for studying vs for fun stuff. I usually have three windows open on my laptop at all times – one for YT/reading (relaxing stuff), one for studying, and one for writing. 
  • set a Consistent Time To Work and Time To Stop Working, because brain stop working late at night when get tired, but brain also no work as soon as we get home from class, because we’re exhausted and need to take a break + eat first. 
  • in a similar vein, have a Work Time Ritual to get brain in the mood. Do the same thing every time its time to work so that you can pavlov yourself. For example, having a glass of water and and doing five jumping jacks, taking a shower, or getting changed into Studying Clothes. ADHD brain hates Transition Between Activities and also Starting Task so make it fun or relaxing. 
  • finally and most important!!!! sleep well, eat well, and when its time to stop working (NOT when work is done, but when its Time To Stop), take a break and do something relaxing. Work on hobby or lie in bed and read fanfiction. We don’t work past 10:00PM and we aren’t out of bed past 11:00PM. aint nothing going to get done if your body isn’t in a shape to get it done. As a system, sometimes we can see the body as a tool/instrument/machine separate from the mind/identity/personality, and you gotta keep that shit well-maintained or its gonna break down on you and you’ll have to take it to the repair shop. 
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A survival guide for finals week

It's coming up unfortunately and it's probably the most stressful week you'll have in the semester and for some reason, every time it comes around it seems like the universe has it out for you. Here are some tips that have helped me and hopefully can help you!!! Feel free to add on!

  • Carry water with you everywhere. Nervous? Drink. Tired? Drink. Angry? Drink. Get hydrated and drink lots of water.
  • Don't cram. Get GOOD sleep. No all-nighters. Please
  • Start studying now. When the week comes, you'll be too stressed to actually study effectively
  • Take walks. When you get stressed and overwhelmed, take a walk! Get out of your room and head and just walk until you feel better (please be safe though)
  • Caffeine
  • Eat something healthy. Not everything has to be healthy. But some foods like salmon, broccoli, whatever. Nourish your body and it'll nourish you back
  • Save some money so you can take the week off.
  • Have a relaxing outlet that doesn't take energy. Maybe a cozy game? Latte art?
  • Play with some animals. This is scientifically proven to reduce stress btw so it's for health reasons
  • Your finals don't always happen when your classes happen so make sure you triple check dates and times
  • Feel some sunshine
  • Get a good Playlist that makes you happy
  • Try some yoga or something to distract yourself when you wanna cry
  • Learn how to harvest salt from your tears
  • If it's a cumulative final, go through past exams and quizzes and stuff. Those tend to cover the "important" material and will likely show up
  • Make cute study sheets! I know if my notes look boring I CAN'T study
  • Naps! Bonus if they're with animals
  • Try to get a study group together and study and chill
  • Believe in yourself! You got this!!!! You're better than you think and I have full faith in you and your abilities!
  • If you love the class, study because you love it!
  • If you hate the class, study so you never have to see that fucking teacher and listen to that stupid class ever again in your entire life.
  • Make yourself happy, cute drinks and happy, cute meals
  • Celebrate at the end. Please. You deserve it
  • Don't let it consume your every waking moment. It's just a test. Just another test
  • Tell yourself how amazing you are. You're doing something not everyone even gets the chance to. That's super awesome!!!
  • Eat some cake
  • Gum and crunchy veggies are both great stress busters