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As most people are working and studying from home right now, I wanted to share some concrete, implementable ways you can help yourself feel better. Though I believe productivity and quantity of work done (or lack thereof) doesn’t/shouldn’t translate into your self-worth and how you view yourself, when you get work done, you actually do feel better in your own body. 

By the way, it’s the first time I’m formatting a tips/guide post like this, so I apologize that I couldn’t be more concise.

I’ve spoken to a licensed professional counsellor as well as to some professionals who have been working from home for a long time, and some of the advice above is from them. I’m also sharing from my own experience as someone who used to be very productive and an (ex-)overachiever, and still attach a lot of my self-worth to grades and other tangible accomplishments. I hope these slides can help you. In case it’s hard to read, I’ve included it (reworded) in text form if you’d like to read more. 

Mon, Nov 9, 2020

A little disturbed that global warming is giving me summer weather in November, but I can’t complain about the chance to work outside today 😂

Day 2: what are you studying at the moment?

Featuring my trusted bullet journal (which is just a blank notebook that cost like 2 euros)

Currently studying International Relations, currently-currently specifically:

- Agamben

- humanitarian aid in Gaza

Whoever came up with the idea to challenge myself for my thesis was an idiot.

Oh wait.

13/11/20:

An early morning study session before my classes begin. I have started a series of clearance day in which I will clear up all my build up homework and assignments since the last month because I was in this HuGe slump (plus, I am addicted to my phone 🤓) . Hopefully things will work out

Day 1: To Do list

Didn’t wanna stress myself out today so decided to spend a little extra time making my to-do list. Didn’t come out great but it doesn’t really matter coz I had fun making it xD

I've never done a challenge before, because I'm new around here and don't really understand how the whole tumblr thing works, but in the spirit of camaraderie (and also because I'm living in one of the biggest covid hotspots in the world right now), even though we aren't in a lockdown (even though we totally should be; if only monkeys weren't in charge of the place), I'm going to do @getshitdonetbh's lockdown challenge!

Day one (12.11.2020): your to do list (seen above).

(This is today's, but it's been pretty much the same all week) Some of the things are recurring, some are very broad, and some I just haven't done yet (*side eye to the massive pile of laundry I have yet to fold*)

Day two (13.11.2020): what are you studying at the moment?

Mon, Nov 9, 2020

A little disturbed that global warming is giving me summer weather in November, but I can’t complain about the chance to work outside today 😂

12.11 || today I’m starting a lockdown studyblr challenge!

13/11/20:

An early morning study session before my classes begin. I have started a series of clearance day in which I will clear up all my build up homework and assignments since the last month because I was in this HuGe slump (plus, I am addicted to my phone 🤓) . Hopefully things will work out

Hi there, studyblr community! I’ve finally gathered up enough courage to put myself out there, so here I go…

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About me

My name is Melody (she/her)

I’m a high school junior

Ravenclaw, ISFJ

Half asian, half white

Favorite food: French fries yummmm

Aspiring psychiatrist

Academics

This upcoming school year, I’m taking…

English IB SL

Design Tech IB SL

AP Environmental Science

AP Calculus AB

AP Psychology

U.S. History

Spanish 3

^haha im so dead next year

Other stuff I like doing

Dancing

Drawing

Binge-watching Netflix (Gilmore Girls, Jane the Virgin, Parks and Rec)

Studyblrs I look up to

@studylustre, @obsidianstudy, @studyquill, @sadgirlstudying, @elkstudies, @wendystudies, @getshitdonetbh, @inteqrals, @natastudies, @tbhstudying, @emmastudies, @jwstudying, @studious-annabeth, @studyingangels, @milkteastudies, @studytwice, @soymilkstudies, @studywithinspo, @bookmrk

Why I joined

During my sophomore year, I was in a very poor state of mental health. I was overwhelmed and sleep-deprived and completely stressed out, as I’m sure all of you have experienced at one point or another. But worst of all, I didn’t take care of myself. I beat myself up over bad grades. I went to bed in old clothes at 4am without showering (I know, ew). I had panic attacks and was sad and isolated during the day.

Thankfully, I stumbled across this wonderful community. You guys taught me that bad grades are just a part of life. That something valuable comes from failure. That self care must come before good grades. 

With my blog, I hope to serve a similar purpose by being a place of comfort, motivation, and positivity. I want to be your outlet for reaching out if you need it. You have no idea how much you’ve helped me in this way. Thank you.

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