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- a lifeguide for students with anxiety - i’ve been struggling with anxiety for more than a decade. needless to say, i know what it’s like to be in a school system when your mental health isn’t at its best. it’s easy to get discouraged and give up on your studies. i’ve been there as well, but look at me now, i’ve graduated from a bachelor degree, a master degree and i’m even doing a second one. IT-IS-POSSIBLE. if i did it, you can do it as well. so here, i picked some of my best tips that i wish i’d know sooner when i got to higher education, when my mental health failed me. x prioritize i can’t stress this enough. P R I O R I T I Z E all your tasks. it’s easy to be overwhelmed with work, emotions, pressure. so whenever you feel like you’ve got a thousand things to do but don’t know how/where to start : list everything. as soon as you’re done with your list, pick three colours : one for important tasks that need to be done asap one for tasks that you have to do but aren’t a life or death question one for tasks that can wait/less important once it’s done, mark your important tasks with numbers: one for the most important, second for the second most important etc… this method will help you to know what you’ve got to do first and help you organise your brain.

x use the pomodoro method being anxious means procrastinate then worry about procrastination because you’ve got a lot to do but also struggle to focus because your mind is thinking about something else… it’s an endless spiral. the pomodoro method is well-known amongst studyblrs but it is really helpful when you can’t focus. 20 minutes of work, 5 min break, repeat it 4 times then give yourself a bigger break. honestly it worked for me. i go full hardcore mode for 20mn, and i’ve never been more productive. + bonus tips : my mind wanders easily, so i also use an extension that blocks websites (forest is the best!!) it helps me to stay focus.

x when it’s too much, stop it you’ve got to submit an essay, you haven’t got much time left but you can’t work. you can’t work because you’re too anxious, because you’re scared, because you want to give up, because all of this, is getting too much. did that ever happen ? don’t force it, you’re not going to be more productive, trust me on this one. instead of crying your eyes out on this essay, give yourself a break. have a shower, talk to a relative/friend, cook something, go out for 5 minutes, scroll your tumblr timeline, do some breathing exercises, do something else. when you’re feeling a tad better, come back, write down everything that is currently making you anxious and split them in two: what can/can’t be solved. and then write down solutions, even long terms ones. once it’s done, you should feel a bit better, enough to go back to your work.

that’s all for the real real real tips, but here’s some bonus that i do as well: - listen to classical/relaxing playlist - use earplugs when i need to be super focused - always keep a notebook nearby, it’s helpful to write what you’ve got in mind - ask for help. never be scared to reach to someone when you can’t do it anymore, it’s important. - remember to take time for yourself as well, sleep is important, so is staying hydrated.

i know it’s not much but those tips helped me get through my dissertation and honestly i would have done so much better if i had known those lil tips before.

AVOID HEAT STRESS

If you have a laptop DO NOT use it on a soft surface like a pillow or on a blanket, it’ll block the vents on your computer and make it get really fucking hot inside.

If you have a desktop you gotta open it up and blow out the dust sometimes.

If you are moving your laptop in a bag turn the laptop off. Don’t put it to sleep, don’t just shut the screen, turn it off, because otherwise it’s in the bag generating heat and there’s nowhere for the heat to go in the bag. OFF. Not sleep. OFF.

DO NOT DROP

Okay I know that should be obvious but drop damage to your hard drive is bad bad news. Be as careful as you can to set your computer gently on flat surfaces; don’t leave it hanging out on a bed where it can get knocked off, don’t set it on the roof of your car. And yes, just dropping it a couple inches can kill your hard drive or totally shatter your screen.

DON’T PUT SHIT ON YOUR KEYBOARD

Look I’ve seen four people ruin their laptops because they had a pen on the keyboard and closed the laptop and it fucked up the screen and the keyboard and it sucks so much and you feel awful after it happens because it’s so avoidable just don’t put things on your keyboard and always check that your laptop is clear before you close it.

PROTECT YOUR PORTS ON YOUR LAPTOP

You’ve only got one power jack and a limited number of other inputs on your computer and if they detach from the motherboard you’re fucked. USB ports get damaged because people use them a lot and eventually it weakens the connection and then they just stop working and it sucks. You can get around this with USB ports by using a USB hub to connect things like your keyboard and mouse.

For your power plug you just gotta be careful. Avoid tripping over the cord at all costs, don’t yank the plug out of the computer. It will SUCK VERY MUCH A LOT if you have to buy a new computer because the power port lost contact with the motherboard.

Don’t move your computer with things plugged into it. Take the power cord off before you put your laptop in the bag, take out the USB mouse dongle, do not travel with little nubby bits sticking out of your computer that can easily get caught or get tweaked or snap off inside of the thing.

(I really can’t emphasize enough that most of the “it will cost more than it’s worth to fix this” laptops I see are because of USB ports and power jacks. People don’t seem to know that this isn’t something that can be fixed easily; a broken power jack is a “remove the motherboard and resoldier components” job, not a “plug a new one in in fifteen minutes” job and most computer repair shops aren’t going to solder things for you and if they DO it’s going to be very expensive)

RESTART YOUR SHIT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH AND JUST LET THE FUCKING UPDATES RUN

You should probably restart more than once a month but whatever. This is actually something that I consider part of reducing heat stress because when your processor is straining to keep up with all the background bullshit that’s running from a program you opened three weeks ago it’s going to use up resources and get hot and look just restart it once in a while.

Also the updates are almost always okay and safe and generally running updates is a good and secure thing to do (though maybe follow a blog dedicated to the OS you run because if there IS a problem with the updates that blog will probably talk about it before the update gets forced on your computer)

ANTIVIRUS BULLSHIT

Yes you should probably be running an antivirus.

Sophos is free and it’s fine. But don’t pay for it - if you’re using Sophos use the free version.

If you’re looking for something paid and a little more comprehensive I recommend ESET - get the cheap version, renewals cost less than the initial purchase, and feel free to get a multi-year version, the credentials follow your email not the computer so if your computer dies before your license expires you can install the license on a new computer.

DO NOT INSTALL NORTON OR MCAFEE THEY ARE EXPENSIVE BULLSHIT. Kaspersky is whatever. It’s less bullshit than Norton or McAfee but not as good as ESET for about the same cost.

If you think you’ve got a virus run the free version of Malwarebytes and get your shit cleaned.

KEEP LIQUIDS THE FUCK AWAY FROM YOUR COMPUTER

Again this should be obvious and yet. But seriously, just make a rule for yourself that drinks aren’t allowed on the same table as your computer and you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches.

PLUG YOUR COMPUTER INTO A UPS

Okay I fucking hate amazon but here’s a thing you should be using, just search the rest of the internet for “surge protector/UPS” and you’ll find something that isn’t from amazon - APC is a solid brand for this.

Basically you want a fat surge protector that has a little bit of a battery backup and you want to plug your computer (desktop OR laptop) into that instead of into the wall. The benefit of this is twofold:

1) if there’s a power surge the UPS will prevent your computer’s power supply from getting fried and possibly frying parts of your motherboard

2) if there’s a power outage and you’re *at* your computer you’ll have enough time to save what you’re working on before your computer loses power (like, you’ll maybe only have a minute or two on a small UPS but that’s still time to hit CTRL+S and keep from losing work)

At a bare, bare minimum your computer should be plugged into a surge protector but NOT directly into the wall.

BACK YOUR SHIT UP

[we interrupt this yelling for me to tell you that Western Digital has apparently released their new My Passport line and I’m obligated to inform you that you can get a 2.5″ USB 3.0 backup drive with FIVE FUCKING TERABYTES OF STORAGE for $130. Or you can get 4TB for $93. Or you can get 1TB for $53. basically what I’m saying is that it is not only cheap computer season it is also cheap hard drive season.]

[also if you’re getting a backup drive get western digital not seagate seagate fucking sucks and has a much higher failure rate]

Uh, okay, anyway - Do an image backup of your computer every once in a while so that if you get infected or your hard drive dies or whatever you can just restore from backup and move on like nothing happened.

HERE’S HOW TO DO AN IMAGE BACKUP.

SAVE YOURSELF THE WEAR AND TEAR

You know what is cheap? USB Keyboards and USB mice. You know what is not cheap? Fixing the touchpad on a laptop or replacing a laptop keyboard.

Get yourself a USB hub, a USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse (wired or wireless, doesn’t matter) and if you’re using your laptop at home plug *that* into your computer.

Also if your keyboard on your laptop breaks it’s fine just to use a USB keyboard instead I promise; if the screen breaks it’s also usually cheaper and easier to get a used or inexpensive monitor than it is to replace the screen. Your laptop is basically just a very small version of whatever bullshit is going on inside a desktop, if the peripherals break but the core components are fine you can just use it like a desktop.

Unless it’s a piece of shit that doesn’t have any USB ports or video out in which case you got ripped off, friend, demand functionality in your devices I’m sorry.

Hi all, it’s werelivingarts. I just stumbled across this method called ‘eat the frog’, which means you get the most difficult or important task out of your way first. I actually have been using this method for a long time, hope this post gives you a new way of managing your time and productivity! 😜 ❤️

I just got a job as a writing tutor, and it inspired me to start a series of writing masterposts! From teaching college composition for two years at grad school and from working as a consultant at my university’s Writing Center, I’ve come to learn a few things about writing I’d like to share. Some of these tips may sound basic, and some may be fresh to you. Some may meet you exactly where you are. Regardless, these are some of the foundational aspects of good college writing.

I. Content & Style: Avoid Fluffy Language

Perhaps this is a symptom of trying to meet page minimums, but some students tend to inflate sentences with unnecessary adjectives. Similarly, they may puff up an essay with a useless statement, like, “Depression affects people in various ways.” What follows a sentence like this is usually a cataloging of the various/numerous/diverse ways in which depression affects people. Kill the middleman: that useless sentence. Be assured that most readers are astute enough to infer that depression affects people in many ways when you list said ways.

Language that sounds like that of a motivational speaker is maddening to most college instructors. “If you are true to yourself, you will be happy in life.” “Friends and family are the most important way to get the emotional support you need.” These are platitudes and overly generalize. Broad claims make for unoriginal writing; be specific and back up your claims with a logical argument, providing evidence for your opinion. Broad generalizations like, “Since the dawn of time, people have loved art” are just padding and detract from more interesting ideas you may have. 

II. Description: Be Concrete and Concise

An easy way to avoid vague fluff is to use concrete images and concise language. First, if you can say something in five words instead of ten, that’s great! Go with the five. Second, concrete details provide a more refined image in the reader’s mind (car vs. Ford Taurus, for example) without the use of adjectives and adverbs. And try to avoid adverbs when you can. Show how a person is running “quickly” instead of telling the reader the person is running quickly. Is there sweat? Is this person bumping into others? Are the legs pumping like pistons? Specificity makes for much more interesting writing.

III. Organization: Make a Backwards Outline!

The best thing about outlines is that you ultimately do not have to follow them. Many people use the drafting process to think and come up with their best idea in the middle of the paper. But often the papers that are turned in are first drafts, so that great idea—around which you ought to have centered your paper—remains in the middle, not standing front and center and lacking enough space to develop further. If you’ve allowed yourself enough time to make a second/final draft, post-organize your paper. Map out the flow of your ideas and ask yourself if this is the best order and arrangement possible. Yes, revision is more work, but it is worth it. It is so, so, obvious to professors when a paper has not been properly organized.

IV. Grammar: Comma Splices

The most common grammatical error students make is the comma splice. A comma splice is the attachment of two sentences with only a comma. For example: “Harvey and Tim built a raft, they took it out on the river later.” ARGH. “Harvey and Tim built a raft” is a complete sentence, as is “they took it out on the river later.” How do you fix a comma splice? Well, there are three ways:

Use two separate sentences: “Harvey and Tim built a raft. They took it out on the river later.”

Add a conjunction after the comma: “Harvey and Tim built a raft, and they took it out on the river later.”

Use a semicolon: “Harvey and Tim built a raft; they took it out on the river later.

Standard/Edited (American) English grammar is the grammar of (American) academia and will be for a while. Also, simply, spelling and grammar mistakes only work to undermine your writing. If you have brilliant ideas, you shouldn’t obfuscate them with lousy grammar.

V. Language: Build Your Vocabulary

What does “obfuscate” mean? Well, when you encounter unfamiliar words, look them up and commit their meaning to memory. Practice using them, when appropriate. Of course don’t bloat your language so that your prose reads like a thesaurus. Your writing should sound intelligent/formal (with the help of new words), yet not awkward and stiff with the clumsy handling of “big” words.

VI. Scoring: Read What You Wrote Out Loud

This is pretty basic. Listening to your own writing will help you determine if it sounds stiff and/or unnatural or just awkward as hell. You can read your writing aloud to yourself, but it is best to hear another person read it. I refer to this section as “scoring” because writing has a musical aspect, too. Your use of language should be pleasing, made so by choosing the right word for the right moment, by opting for combinations of words that sound harmonious, and so that your delivery of ideas is arranged to have the most powerful impact. Choose a tone suited to your subject, and know thy audience. What will sound good to you may not sound so good for your intended audience. Adjust the score accordingly.

VII. Research: Do More of It Than You Think You Need To

Often you will be assigned a minimum number of sources for a research paper. Let’s say five, for example. Go for eight or nine. Of course you should avoid using redundant sources (a book on Samuel Beckett’s stage directions and journal article about Samuel Beckett’s stage directions). Find as many perspectives as possible; it’ll only make your arguments stronger. Plus the more academic writing you read, the more naturally it’ll come when you have to do your own.

VIII. Go Weird or Go Home

Another reason more using sources than required can help: finding unique perspectives/approaches to a subject. You may encounter some ideas that counter popular assumptions (peer pressure has some positive impacts; depression can sometimes benefit cognitive function; anti-drug education actually increases drug use). Another interesting tack to take is to go with a subject that often makes people uncomfortable, such as child sexuality, masochism, and alternatives to capitalism.

Strange, uncommon arguments are more interesting than broader overly researched topics, such as nature vs. nurture. A paper on the deliberate use of plot holes, in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and their effect on narrator reliability would be far more interesting than the representation of capitalism in Animal Farm by George Orwell. The more complex and difficult the argument you choose the more critical thinking/writing skills you demonstrate. Weirdness is rewarded in academia, by getting your professor’s attention, by getting published in critical journals, etc. In this case, the axiom of “Be unique, and stand out in the crowd” stands true.

a list of about masterposts for studying or learning, tips, best websites for stuff and etc. i hope these will help you guys. it’s time to get those A+ !!!

PS: please click HERE for the part 2. i can’t seem to link them all together.

AP/ IB STUDENTS or SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

tips for IB students by @nvtes

AP self studying (help + info) by @coffeesthetics

the imperfect guide on ap classes by @sxudy​

ap students by @if-dementors-were-pink

tips for AP english by @ mentallyillstudyblr

AP world history masterpost by @litearature

tips for AP psychology by @gracelearns

attention studyblr: free ap prep books by @gold4learning

AP textbook masterpost by @studyable

84 most frequently cited words on ap literature test by @brain-exercise

free SAT and AP prep materials by @raincoffeebooks

please looks resources and books below for more resources

CLASS TIPS

tips for when you’ve fallen behind by @fuckstudy

public speaking by @cmpsbls

tips for class presentations + public speaking by @nerdytravelingstudent

public speaking masterpost by @revisicn

making accessible powerpoints by @gojikas​

how to give a good presentation by @strive-for-da-best​

how to: group work by @studiyng

how to do well in a class taught by a crappy teacher by @coffeeandstationery

studying + productivity

top 5 study tips by @studyign

secret study tips by @fearlessroadtomd

study tips masterpost by @study-early

scientifically proven study tips by @swankiegrades

study 101 by @studyign​

study tips for exams by @highlighteurs​

studying better by @study-nsp

things not do when studying by @hexaneandheels

10 mistakes when studying by @howtostudyquick

lazy kid’s guide to good grades by @artkidstudies

no to low stress college study strategy by @plannerdy

how to earn more a’s: tips from a honor student by @abs-studies

study tips from an MIT student with a 5.0 by @academicheaux

a study masterpost by @superstudies

study methods masterpost by @heystudy

study methods by @workhardlikegranger

study methods by @etudiance

when to use (studying methods) by @academicsandthearts

studying for kinesthetic learners by @elkstudies

study tips to actually get shit done by @study-blr​

time management by @noteology​

time management + procrastination by @cmpsbls​

concentration masterpost by @study-star

how to stay motivated by @studyign

tips on self care + motivation by @collegetothestars​

5 hacks to improve your memory by @study-well​

i have a terrible memory by @doitforthea

guide to studying in bed by @apiarianbelljar

school survival guide by @pythgaoras

minimalist school organization by @deinterlacing

45 tips for staying organized in college by @saralearnswell

how to be more organized by @studywithclover

MORE HELPFUL STUDYING STUFF + SUBJECTS

how i use onenote for university by @vanesastudies

tips for studying with a computer by @vanesastudies

uh oh, i ruined my notes by @gaystudies

the cornell notes by @pensandmachine

note taking guide by @eintsein

tips for studying history by @universtudy

5 psychological tips for improving your writing by @psych2go

resources for writing by @romanzieres

grammar girl’s editing checklist by @anomalously-written

some words to use when writing things by @naity-sama

annotating effectively by @hideandstudy

best weekend reads to get ahead in college applications by @college-advice

literature is actually really cool (books to read) by @college-advice

science resources by @highschoolering

biology masterpost by @studyholls

biology resources by @studentcombeferre

chemistry resources by @litearature​

how to math by @studybuzz​

how i study math by @365text​

life-saving resources for studying math by @mathbrain

avoiding burnout by @acdemic

how i format and use flashcards by @illolita​

how to make flashcards by @lattesandnetflix​

how to use flashcards by @etudiance​

how to make flashcards by @studie-s

dealing with failure by @fuckstudy

how to stay productive in summer by @clinophily

how to stay productive during summer vacation by @studyvet

how to stay productive during holidays by @areistotle

how do you keep yourself productive by @studyign

get up early and enjoy the day by @coffeesthetics

resource for procrastination by @studytothe97

study tips: having a cold by @iamthelittleoptimist

SAT and ACT

SAT and ACT resources by @intellectus

SAT for juniors by @elkstudies

tips for ACT by @elkstudies

free SAT and AP prep materials by @raincoffeebooks

SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE APPLICATION

college applications by @katsdesk

college application websites masterlist by @cyberstudies

quick tips for those who are applying in college by @itscassielouwho

very very very short tips by anon

college interviews by @cyberstudies

advice on college apllication essay writing by @forgottenrain

college application masterpost by @communistgrunge

college application websites masterpost by @cyberstudies

some tips for paying college when you don’t have money by @collegerefs​

it’s ya girl’s college sponsorship masterpost by @jesussbabymomma

how to search for scholarships by @voguestudy

very helpful schoolarship and research website by @collegent

RESOURCES / BOOKS

the guide to textbooks by @studygene

books resources by @punkasslouis

100+ legal websites to downlod literature by @itsrosewho

download free books, textbooks and etc by @wewantbalance

leak college textbook pdf files not nudes by @jatel0

AP textbook masterpost by @studyable​

attention studyblr: free ap prep books by @gold4learning

free SAT and AP prep materials by @raincoffeebooks

language learning book masterpost by @thelibraryofcontext

list of free science books by @the-more-u-know

how to get a bunch of free ebooks + save money on books by @ahrtstudy

APPS / WEBSITES

the ultimate student app guide by @lonelybookaneer​

minimalist stuff that’ll help you study by @denistudies​

app masterpost by @studiyng

useful apps for students (comp and phone) by @motivatedhealthysuccess

best free organizational apps by @ studylikewillowrosenberg

resource for procrastination by @studytothe97​

favorite studyblr phone apps (android) by @linguisticallyunsound​

phone or computer apps by @academla​

10 chrome extensions by @ the-brightest-witch-studies:

pomodoro app by @studiyng​ // another pomodoro app by @gracelearns​

online courses: a guide by @gracelearns​

if you’re a student, please utilize by @shejustbechillin​

sources other than wikipedia by @procrastinatioff

MY OTHER MASTERPOSTS:

cute and cheap clothes masterpost

aesthetic twitter @europhias 

thinking about someone you used to love

when youre stuck in a talking stage w/ someone who you really like but you also feel a lot of doubt & pain but you like them so much but you also kind of hate yourself but you likethem a lot 

if he listens to radiohead run (edgy indie music that a boy you met at a house party aftershow would definitely listen to as he mansplains the smiths to you) 

reminiscent of my morning commute to class on the bus while half asleep and kind of sad and like not feeling like a normal human being  

dragging yourself through the day while making your morning coffee 

indie acoustic folk ish - tunes to listen to if you were a cow grazing in a field on a sunny day 

indie pop. ur coming of age movie soundtrack 

yeah i listen to the strokes & pixies yes i like rock music 

men in the music industry don’t exist <3 (if she listens 2 fiona, mitski, kate bush etc shes gay) 

do you know electric feel by mgmt? early 2000s-2010s indie pop 

crying tunes 

favorite movie scores