STRAIGHT OUTTA HSC

now that the semester is over i can finally concentrate in language learning!! so excited. also trying to get a head-start on next semester’s material though!! and a lot of sleep. because i really didn’t get enough of that over the past 2 months. 🌿

Studying Effectively at Home // Tip one

Just because your workplace is at home now, does not mean you have to work all the time because you’re always at home! Sounds obvious, but I’ve been high-key struggling with this. I feel like I’m obligated to study all the time.

How can we overcome this? By setting boundaries and using positive triggers.

Time: time block when you’re going to stop studying and stick by them.

Space: If you can, set up a separate place for study and avoid studying in the bedroom. If you live in a small apartment and can’t do the above, try to make some positive triggers for study vs relaxed time. For example, when it’s ‘home’ time, I slip into comfy clothes, put on my fluffy slippers, put my hair down, and turn my lamp on.

Digital: using app blockers, Forest chrome extension, etc. Using separate desktops for work vs play. I have been trying to use my laptop primarily for work and my phone for Youtube/social media. 

This is a process rather than a quick-fix, but building these boundaries will help so much in the long run! Positive triggers indicate to your body and brain what is currently happening, thereby putting you in an appropriate mindset. For more on positive triggers, I recommend reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. 

Hey everyone,  I know there are a lot of daily planner templates available for free, but since i made this one for myself, i thought, maybe you are interested too! :) 

I always used a bullet journal to keep track of everything, but i noticed sometimes i’m so busy, i really do not have the time to keep up with it and it takes me too long to make new spreads etc. Right now I have some difficult courses and went digital with notetaking on the ipad, i really love it. 

I use Goodnotes and I also made this really simple daily planner template on this app. I know it’s really simple and it can be copied easily, but i thought i might share since i really like templates of other people to mix it up and get a spark of motivation :) 

Click here to get your free printable / template for in goodnotes :) 

03142020 | my friend said it’s pie day

in the past, i had to prepare for several exams by self-studying for long hours at home, so over the years i’ve learned the best ways to adapt to this situation, which i now present in this little infographic. i hope it can ease some of the pressure! 💜

006/100 days of productivity.

this is my first post and it probably sucks but oh well...