Iris Study

18/100 days of productivity,  my motivation streak hasn’t ended yes, yaaay

today i started on my visual branding for my diploma, studied for my test in communication design tomorrow and organized some of my stuff. may the streak continue! 

(do any of you have some advice for my poor plant next to my dresser? i’m losing him :( )

look, i’m trying to figure out aesthetics!

you know your life is busy, messed up, and disorganised when you’re posting spreads from October despite being more than halfway through November. bear with me while I sort my life out, kthanks.

some recent bullet journal bits! trying to get myself somewhat organised for uni (and in genera).

> an ‘ideal day’ spread (for days at home when i dont have any classes etc). once im settled back in uni i’ll make more for other days! I can glance at them if im feeling stuck + then have an idea of what im /supposed/ to be doing

> dinner/evening meal ideas (with additional notes on the opposite page). Im using a bullet point for easy meals + a hyphen for meals that require slightly more effort and energy to prepare/cook (work in progress, v empty right now).

> a sort of helpful attempted timetable thing for the first week back (i think my timetable is still being edited etc by the uni so its a bit ????)(still a WIP hence the lack of title)

SUNDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER 2017

what women empowered you as a kid?

[ friday october 20 9:30 am] 

still working on government notes + flash cards, but at least now i get to be at home with my favorite candle. :-) it’s vanilla and pumpkin scented, which is so basic but i love it so whatever (this is it). also the light in my apartment today is making me feel v cozy and i just want to snuggle lol. happy friday and have a great weekend, everyone!

currently listening: deep focus playlist

So you’re struggling to study efficiently away from home? Finding yourself getting distracted easily? Having difficulty creating a study schedule in this new environment? I know finals season is coming soon for university students, so I thought I’d share my personal study hacks that helped me during college! 

Find the least popular library: while the fancy main libraries have great appeal, the truth is sometimes you really only need a desk, a comfy chair, an outlet, and some peace and quiet

Go higher up for quieter floors: usually the higher you go, the quieter and more serious the floor

Always pack the essentials: during finals week, finding a good study spot is a commodity, so make sure you can stay as long as humanly possible and bring supplies: laptop, chargers (phone and laptop), water bottle, snacks, layers (including a huge comfy sweater that can double as a pillow), headphones, notes, pens and highlighters, and blank paper

Don’t be afraid of caffeine pills: caffeine pills can sound scary, but that venti coffee at Starbucks also has a shit ton of caffeine. Opt to finding caffeine pills that are each 100 mg (the amount in 1 cup of coffee), and save ~$50-100 on buying coffee all the time

Find (only) 1-2 good friends and make a regular study group: even if you guys don’t share classes, it’s nice to have people who are reliable, quiet, and fun to be around when studying. Also, libraries allow small groups to rent private study rooms which are clutch af

Use the Pomodoro method with a timer or app: this is wonderful for people who have difficulty focusing. Set an alarm for 25 minutes, and block all forms of electronic distraction from that time. The idea is to have 25 minutes of pure work with a 5 minute break to do whatever you want afterwards, and this helps train you to maximize your ability to focus and minimize brain fatigue

Empty classrooms and lecture halls on weekends = substitute library: on the weekends, college campuses are super dead. I’ve found that lecture halls and classrooms are deserted (and usually unlocked) during these times, which make for great quiet places to study

Listen to music WITHOUT lyrics while you study: you’ll be less likely to be sucked in to the music and distracted

Wear pajama or workout clothes: just trust me on this one