Esti West

That’s what careless words do. They make people love you a little less.

What straight people don't get

Study-tip The Pomodoro Technique  AKA (the 25 min intense focus) The goal of the technique is to reduce the impact of internal and external interruptions on focus and flow.  For the purposes of the technique, a Pomodoro is the interval of time spent working. After task completion, any time remaining in the pomodoro is devoted to overlearning. Regular breaks are taken, aiding assimilation. A short (3–5 minutes) rest separates consecutive pomodoros. Four pomodoros form a set. A longer (15–30 minute) rest is taken between sets. There are six stages in the technique: 1. Decide on the task to be done. 2. Set the pomodoro timer to n minutes (traditionally n = 25).[1] 3. Work on the task until the timer rings. If a distraction pops into your head, write it down, but immediately get back on task. 4. After the timer rings, put a checkmark on a piece of paper.[7] 5. If you have fewer than four checkmarks, take a short break (3–5 minutes), then go to step 1. 6. Else (i.e. after four pomodoros) take a longer break (15–30 minutes), reset your checkmark count to zero, then go to step 1. The stages of planning, tracking, recording, processing and visualizing are fundamental to the technique. In the planning phase tasks are prioritized by recording them in a “To Do Today” list. This enables users to estimate the effort tasks require. As Pomodoros are completed, they are recorded, adding to a sense of accomplishment and providing raw data for subsequent self-observation and improvement.

…Find the right distance between people. Too close, and they overwhelm you, too far and they abandon you.

Exams are an opportunity to show your skills, your ambitions, to exhibit your determination and discipline. But if they don’t turn out the way you’d consider successful, that doesn’t mean you’re not skilled or ambitious, determined or disciplined.

Educate yourself. When a question about a certain topic pops up, google it. Watch movies and documentaries. When something sparks your interest, read about it. Read read read. Study, learn, stimulate your brain. Don’t just rely on the school system, educate that beautiful mind of yours.