somebody asked this on instagram so here goes:
How to romanticize studying
Disclaimer: these are only simple tricks/ways to make learning a pleasant experience. If you're suffering from burnout or any other mental health issues, you need to address them properly. These only go so far.
Music! My favorite and most helpful. I often change it depending on the kind of studying I'm doing. If it's an intense reading, it's usually white noise. If it's typing out notes/low attention requiring work, then i go for some upbeat music with lyrics.
Beverages. While water is a must, you should always have it on your desk while studying, something fancy like coffee/matcha/tea can accompany it too.
Stationery. While I feel going for extravagant stationery can be really distracting and time-consuming, it doesn't hurt to pick out notebooks or pens that suit your needs. With time you do learn what's best for you.
To-do lists. Now this might not be everyone's cup of tea, but i personally find it very therapeutic to cross off stuff from a list. Writing down your tasks for the day also helps to keep you calm and clear about your intent.
Space. Your study space is important. It should be clean. That's all that matters really. Otherwise you can arrange it however you want, but having a clean space works wonderfully well.
Have fun with it! If you're studying something you enjoy, this is pretty easy. If not, you can always try making study friends/partners, go on study dates, try a reward system etc. Most importantly, understand that it's okay not knowing everything. No one is good at everything and that's just how it is. Trying is important.
