Pastel Life

1. Cut up an apple and sprinkle some cinnamon over it (this tastes so good), or grab a healthy snack from the kitchen

2. Get out everything you need, laptop, charger, paper, pens, bullet journal, iPad, notes etc.

3. Write a priority list, number them so you keep track and finish/start what needs to be done first.

4. Have some background music or put on a TV series that you’ve watched all the episodes of so you don’t have to pay close attention. Friends, Doctor Who and The Simpsons are some of my favourites

5. If you have a long day/pulling a (nearly (?)) all nighter, get out a movie series, this, to me makes time fly while I still get the same amount done. I recommend Harry Potter if you have a weekend of study ahead. Watching your favourite movies will keep you from leaving your desk (for the wrong reasons) and getting distracted. (JUST TO BE SURE: choose a TV show/movie you’ve watched a dozen times so you don’t have to pay attention/ go back because you have no idea what’s going on)

6. Use different methods to remember dates, events and the the general stuff for up and coming tests. Flash cards, mind maps and note taking are three ways I memorise information for tests.

7. If you’re starting a research task (essay, oral) watch a documentary relevant to your topic and take notes on the important points. Watch lectures (tedxtalks), if worthy of your time. This is a great way to get your starter information and you can do your own research from there.

8. Every hour (at least), get up and do a couple of star jumps (jumping jacks) or anything to get your heart rate going, staying on your butt all day is not best for your health.

9. Bribe yourself. “if I do three hours on my Latin revision + homework, I’ll _________“ this helps with just getting through it.