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hello hello! So I decided to share the things I’ve discovered, along with some stuff I’ve learned in Psychology, about sleeping // getting up early and enjoying the day! I hope you find this masterpost helpful :)

alarms

Don’t use the same alarm every day. Switch it up. Using the same alarm every day will make you really tired of it! It’s ultimately less motivating. Something as simple as switching up your alarm sound from day to day can make you more excited about the morning ahead of you!

Use an alarm sound that makes you happy, not an annoying one! Yes, annoying alarms can sometimes be super helpful. But waking up to them is really not that enjoyable. Using the car honking sound for my morning alarm just makes me irritated and less happy in the morning. It sort of feels like you’re being jerked out of your sleep. Try instead an upbeat song that will make you want to dance, or a song with motivational lyrics (I use Uma Thurman by Fall Out Boy on Mondays lmao) Another idea is classical music (here’s a giant classical masterpost), which can be a very renewing way to wake up! 

Don’t continuously press snooze. Continuously pressing snooze in the morning to get those extra 8-minute intervals of rest can be really disruptive for your sleep. Seriously, I used to do this all the time and I would always be groggy for at least the first part of the day. It is BEST to sleep for a solid block of time (at least one REM cycle) and then be awake for a solid block of time. Don’t keep hitting snooze! When your alarm rings, count to 3 and just throw yourself out of bed. 

sleeping

Adjust your sleep schedule for lots of time in the morning! Yes, this means going to bed earlier! But if you wake up earlier, you will have more of the morning to yourself. Making time for the morning is a great way to do something that makes you happy and get excited for the day to come. 

Put your phone on Do Not Disturb. This has helped me so much in trying to fall asleep earlier. For bonus points, put your phone far away from your bed! 

FACT: You sleep the best (and wake up more refreshed) when your room is around 62-70° F or 16-21° C. 

in the morning

Visualize your day what you’re excited about! You can have as much coffee as you want, but genuinely being excited about the day is the best way to stay awake! Try even writing down one thing you’re excited to do that day! It doesn’t have to be big, sometimes the little things are the best :) 

Go out running or do some exercise. Good exercise can yield both physical and psychological benefits!! If you can, running is a great way to start off the day. I like to run in the park near my house, but running down your street works too! If you hate running, or just aren’t up for it, you can try working out from the comfort of your own house (try the fitness channels on Youtube) If you’re brave, take a cold shower after that. (Avoid a hot shower because it will make you drowsy)

If you have time, make a nice breakfast for yourself! (Self explanatory… never underestimate the wonders of good food and coffee.) 

helpful resources

Sleepyti.me: This is a sleep calculator that really works! The science behind it is that you will 500% more refreshed in the day if you don’t wake up in the middle of a sleep cycle. Sleepyti.me helps you to wake up at the optimal time so that you don’t interrupt any cycles!

WhiteNoise: A free app, WhiteNoise gives you a ton of different tracks and calming sounds to choose from that will play from your phone all night and will help you sleep. 

Pacifica: If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, try Pacifica. It’s a free app that has helped me a ton with my stress. You can also use it to talk to others who are feeling the same stress (for free!) 

How to stop snoozing - 

We all do it, it’s nothing new, yet it’s something that wrecks our “this year I’m gonna wake up early” goals. Snoozing is the single most comforting and annoying thing in the day.

So how do we stop snoozing and actually wake up on time?

1. Don’t put your phone (or alarm clock if you use that) too close to your bed when you sleep - basically, it should be far enough so that you actually get up to even snooze it.

2. Don’t use a single alarm tune for more than a couple of weeks. In my experience, once you get used to that tune, it’s pretty easy to go back to sleep after snoozing it, or even letting it play.

3. Keep your phone/alarm clock in different places everyday (or at least every other day). Set them apart by only a few inches if not more, but the change in position helps you up in the morning when you have to look for your phone rather than just go to the one specified place and shut it off.

4. Try an alarm that wakes you up with something cute/useful - like daily news, cute critters, whatever makes you happy. Don’t put a screaming animal as an alarm - mornings should be pleasant, and an annoying sound to wake up to will make you less inclined to wake up at all! Also, chances are you’ll shut a bad alarm off rather than snoozing it - not the best idea.

5. Go to bed earlier if you can. Duh.

6. Plan your sleep so you wake up at the end of your REM cycles - ideal sleep lengths would be 3 hours, 4.5 hours, 6 hours, 7.5 hours, 9 hours and so on. You’ll feel fresher and be more likely to not snooze.

7. Plan something good for your morning - this one is pretty obvious. My morning schedule goes like something like this these days:

5:00 - wake up

get dressed

make coffee/hot chocolate

blog a bit

6:00 - study Danish (my favorite thing to study right now!)

I study Danish until I’ve completed whatever I wanted to do, and then I move on to the next subject. If I put say, chemistry (which I hate) in my early morning sessions, I’d snooze until 7.

Short answer?

There isn’t a foolproof method to finding a balance, but there are a lot of things you can do that can make your life a whole lot easier to manage.

Get a Planner!

I don’t care if it’s a regular book planner, or an electronic planner, or you use the calendar on your phone, but in order to remember everything you possibly need to do whether it’s homework due dates, work times, or get togethers with friends, you need to be organized and you need a planner. Life is hectic, and by putting something down in a planner you have it there to look back on, and it gives your brain a mental reminder.

Make a schedule:

Designate certain times for certain tasks or work. Layout a color coded schedule and leave time for breaks, unexpected tasks, or just goofing off.

Work ahead

Work on things that are due two days later as if they are due tomorrow and keep it up (so if something is due on Friday, finish it on Wednesday). It’s hard to get on this schedule, so start early and do things ahead of time, but once you do, keep it up and you’ll find yourself with a lot less stress and ready for the unexpected things life can throw at you.

Don’t just work on one task; work on multiple things

I know it seems counterintuitive, but sometimes you can get sick of doing 40 math problems in a row (sarcasm), and you tend to slow down when this happens. To keep yourself engaged stick between different things. Do some math and when you get sick of it, do some English, and when you get sick of that, do your history reading. Rinse and repeat! Hey, it worked for Rory!

Reward yourself!

HOW TO: BUILD A STUDY SPACE

rid all distractions

make sure your study area is away from the tv, the phone, your family/friends

if you are using your laptop, use a browser extension to block certain websites + +

turn your phone off !!

clear the space

declutter the study area so you can have maximum movement 

it’ll also make you feel more comfortable and less cramped !

light

try choose a spot with good natural light !!!

natural light will give the area some warmth 

if not? buy a lamp/use one from home that provides you with good lighting, it is better than nothing

spice it up

try and also make it your own 

buy some plants?? 

put some pictures of you and your friends, your dog etc.

put motivational posters + quotes up! 

this will make you feel more comfortable and relaxed whilst studying !!

have a comfy chair 

ok to me this is so important

nothing is worse than studying for long periods of time and then your butt begins to ache!!! 

pls try and get a comfy chair 

if not? put a pillow under your butt, so much better !

use ambient noise 

for some people music works really well, and that is so good !!

for others, it doesn’t! 

i suggest listening to rain, to coffee chatter, or some classical music, or even a soundtrack from your favourite movie or tv show 

have all the stuff you need before you start

make sure you don’t have to keep leaving every 5 mins to get something 

plan what you’re going to do, get everything you need, and then head in 

now actually study

make sure you have also created a space that is practical and promotes productivity 

then use it!

tailor it to your needs

there ya go!! i hope this was helpful in some way (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

5 July 2016 ||

Who can resist reading another little post full of tips to help you get more work done? Here is a few things that I find useful when trying to get myself motivated.

Clear desk, clear mind - I like to organise things before I start working. If things are messy, I get a little preoccupied and procrastinate even more. My suggestion is clear your desk, sort everything you’ll need to study and get on!

The two minute rule - If a task that needs to be done takes less than two minutes, just do it. My dad has often suggested that this is a great way to sort out your priorities and so far it has worked for me. Things like check my emails, cross off events from my planner, file something away don’t take long but get you in the mood for productivity. As they say “object in motion, stay in motion”.

Break your time up - Schedule your study time and any breaks you need to take. This helps structure your day and acts as a motivation to get things done. Especially if you can reward yourself at the end!

Leave your phone alone - Like most people I use my phone constantly but when I’m trying to work, it is best to leave it alone. Out of sight, out of mind. Try leaving it on silent and behind you so you aren’t tempted to pick it up after every beep. Use your break times to check it.

Find your top three to five priorities - Seeing a long list of things to do is usually, for some people, kind of counterproductive. Figure out the main things that need to be done and work on those. If you’re able to complete those main things, you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished the days necessities and may even want to complete some more.

Try using a mindmap instead of a to do list - Apparently using a mindmap layout instead of a traditional list can help boost productivity. It is a little more funky way to see all your outstanding tasks and might not look as overwhelming as a super long list.

Wear headphones - You don’t have to always listen to things but it can help block out any noise that can distract you. If you’re someone that likes some music, try songs with little or no words. This is a great playlist by Spotify.

Don’t multitask - As much as you think you can do it, trying to multitask usually ends up in a confused mess and takes twice the time. Stick to one task at a time. If you think of something you need to do, write it down and do it later.

Change things up - Doing the same things in the same place can get boring. Make the effort every now and then to change where you’re studying or how you’re studying. This can include moving your studying from the desk to the kitchen table for a change of scenery, or making flash cards instead of annotating your notes. Studying with a family member or friends is a fun way to get some work done!

Be positive - Most people have times when they just don’t want to study or anything, it is natural. However it is not worth sitting staring at your books in an unmotivated mood just waiting to feel inspired. If you’re not feeling it, do something else for a while. Come back to it a bit later and have another go. Usually walking away and coming back is all you need to feel more productive.

I wanted to help you create explosive productivity so you get big things done (and make your life matter). Here are 21 tips to get you to your best productivity.

#1. Check email in the afternoon so you protect the peak energy hours of your mornings for your best work. 

#2. Stop waiting for perfect conditions to launch a great project. Immediate action fuels a positive feedback loop that drives even more action. 

#3. Remember that big, brave goals release energy. So set them clearly and then revisit them every morning for 5 minutes. 

#4. Mess creates stress (I learned this from tennis icon Andre Agassi who said he wouldn’t let anyone touch his tennis bag because if it got disorganized, he’d get distracted). So clean out the clutter in your office to get more done. 

#5. Sell your TV. You’re just watching other people get successful versus doing the things that will get you to your dreams. 

#6. Say goodbye to the energy vampires in your life (the negative souls who steal your enthusiasm). 

#7. Run routines. When I studied the creative lives of massively productive people like Stephen King, John Grisham and Thomas Edison, I discovered they follow strict daily routines. (i.e., when they would get up, when they would start work, when they would exercise and when they would relax). Peak productivity’s not about luck. It’s about devotion. 

#8. Get up at 5 am. Win the battle of the bed. Put mind over mattress. This habit alone will strengthen your willpower so it serves you more dutifully in the key areas of your life. 

#9. Don’t do so many meetings. (I’ve trained the employees of our FORTUNE 500 clients on exactly how to do this – including having the few meetings they now do standing up – and it’s created breakthrough results for them). 

#10. Don’t say yes to every request. Most of us have a deep need to be liked. That translates into us saying yes to everything – which is the end of your elite productivity. 

#11. Outsource everything you can’t be BIW (Best in the World) at. Focus only on activities within what I call “Your Picasso Zone”. 

#12. Stop multi-tasking. New research confirms that all the distractions invading our lives are rewiring the way our brains work (and drop our IQ by 5 points!). Be one of the rare-air few who develops the mental and physical discipline to have a mono-maniacal focus on one thing for many hours. (It’s all about practice). 

#13. Get fit like Madonna. Getting to your absolute best physical condition will create explosive energy, renew your focus and multiply your creativity. 

#14. Workout 2X a day. This is just one of the little-known productivity tactics that I’ll walk you through in my new online training program YOUR PRODUCTIVITY UNLEASHED (details at the end of this post) but here’s the key: exercise is one of the greatest productivity tools in the world. So do 20 minutes first thing in the morning and then another workout around 6 or 7 pm to set you up for wow in the evening. 

#15. Drink more water. When you’re dehydrated, you’ll have far less energy. And get less done. 

#16. Work in 90 minute blocks with 10 minute intervals to recover and refuel (another game-changing move I personally use to do my best work).

#17. Write a Stop Doing List. Every productive person obsessively sets To Do Lists. But those who play at world-class also record what they commit to stop doing. Steve Jobs said that what made Apple Apple was not so much what they chose to build but all the projects they chose to ignore. #18. Use your commute time. If you’re commuting 30 minutes each way every day – get this: at the end of a year, you’ve spent 6 weeks of 8 hour days in your car. I encourage you to use that time to listen to fantastic books on audio + excellent podcasts and valuable learning programs. Remember, the fastest way to double your income is to triple your rate of learning. 

#19. Be a contrarian. Why buy your groceries at the time the store is busiest? Why go to movies on the most popular nights? Why hit the gym when the gym’s completely full? Do things at off-peak hours and you’ll save so many of them. 

#20. Get things right the first time. Most people are wildly distracted these days. And so they make mistakes. To unleash your productivity, become one of the special performers who have the mindset of doing what it takes to get it flawless first. This saves you days of having to fix problems. 

#21. Get lost. Don’t be so available to everyone. I often spend hours at a time in the cafeteria of a university close to our headquarters. I turn off my devices and think, create, plan and write. Zero interruptions. Pure focus. Massive results. I truly hope these 21 productivity tips have been valuable to you. And that I’ve been of service. Your productivity is your life made visible. Please protect it. Stay productive.

09:44 // starting my study session. Going to focus on getting these chemistry notes finished (im dying) fun fun fun!!

Send me an ask if you want - I’m really bored (;

Compilation of several master posts, resources, tips, and outside resources; will be updated regularly (or as often as a new master post hits my dashboard) - Tulip

Study Tips

Effective Study Routines for Intensive Classes by @study-strive

50 things to do between your study breaks by @junniestudies

Feynman’s Technique by @varsitystudent

How to create a study guide that actually helps by @strive-for-da-best

Different ways to study by @joolshallie

Study Methods by @kimmstudies​

Study like a boss by @wannabesurgicalgod​

How to earn more a’s: tips from an honors student by @abs-studies​

A complete guide to studying (well) by @scholarlysquad

Study Tips Tag Master-Post by @study-early​

Guide to last minute studying by @med-school-musings​

Things NOT to do while studying by @hexaneandheels​

Scientifically proven study tips by @swankiegrades​

Memory Tips by @brain-exercise​

Steps to get straight A’s by @strive-for-da-best​

Things top students do by @study-studymore-studyhard​

Achieving your full academic potential: Things to Avoid Doing by @portiastudies

No bull shit study guide by @studying-queen​

Revision tips by @stationery-enthusiast​

Some study tips by @quilavastudy​

Learning how to study by @study-well​

How to learn by @studygene​

Revising by @simply-study

Do’s and don’ts of a good study environment  by @etudias

10 best study habits by @moleskinestudies

How to avoid distractions while you revise by @examgradebooster

How to start studying by @studylou

Studying for the lazy by @etymologi

 Exams

“Oh god, it’s the night before the exam and I didn’t study” guide by @renaistudying​

How to mentally prepare yourself for a test by @eruditicn​

Exam tips by @kimmstudies​

MCAT study schedules by @premedtomd​

Tips to help you study for exams by @examgradebooster​

How to study for a test by @tbhstudying​

5 Tips for during an exam by @collegerefs​

Overcoming Testing Anxiety by @staedtlers-and-stabilos​

How to study for an exam by @chemistrynerd2020​

10 Study tips Exams/Finals by @asianstudent​

A complete exam study guide by @strive-for-da-best​

How to remember everything for a test: 3 day plan by @getstudyblr​

Exam Prep Tips by @brbimstudying​

What to do the night before the exam by @beautifullearning

Study tips for exams by @highlighteurs

Note Taking

Lecture Notes by @caesarstudies​

How to take lecture notes by @studyquirk​

Useful symbols @ abbreviations for faster lecture note taking by @studyquirk​

When to use flashcards, mind maps, tables, etc. by @academicsandthearts​

The art of highlighting by @studygene​

Tips for Taking Efficient Notes in Class by @hexaneandheels​

A visual learner’s guide to textbook note taking by @studybug​

How I take notes by @darlingrachel​

5 Tips for Mindmapping by @howtostudyquick​

10 Tips for good note taking in lecture by @study-well​

Getting the most of lectures by @strive-for-da-best​

How to mind map by @study-nsp​

Guide to mind maps by @study-well​

Advice on note taking and studying by @studygene​

Note taking by @collegetothestars

How to take notes from a textbook by @elkstudies

How I format and use flashcards by @illolita

How I take notes by @acollegegirlsays

How I make revision notes by @raistudy

Procrastination, Time Management, Motivation, Goals

The Procastinator’s Guide to Procrastination by @pythgaoras​

How to not fall behind in class by @studying-forever​

How to get motivated to study by @premedtomd​

Focusing on long term goals by @studybuzz​

Unconventional methods to beat procrastination by @hcmoeconomicus​

3 ways to set study goals + goal setting tips by @abs-studies

How to manage time effectively by @studygene​

Productivity: A masterpost by @effortanderudition​

Get motivated to study by @studyforyourself​

How to defeat procrastination by @hexaneandheels​

Developing self-discipline by @algorhythmn​

Focus & Motivation by @katsdesk

How to: motivation by @izzystudies​

21 tips on becoming the most productive person you know by @studying-towards-success​

How to stop procrastination and get more done by @abstractedcollective

How to stop procrastinating by @ashleigh-studies

Apps, Websites, etc.

27 flashcard apps & websites by @sarahedwardssheffieldthings​

Helpful Apps by @studypeaks

Helpful Apps by @gracelearns

App Masterpost by @studiyng

…another “masterpost” of apps by @studygene

There’s an app for that by @studygene

Apps for disorganized and/or ADHD students by @studiix

Planning and to-do apps by @fuckstudy

Education by Years

General

Tips that will make your school year easier by @warmvanillabookworm​

Study Tips for the lazy student: back to school / part 2 by @collegetothestars​

Staying calm at school by @gryhffindors

Back to school advice by @jessastudy

IGCSE Resources by @areistotle

School supplies by @areistotle

What to do when school gets hard (for the first time) by @howtomusicmajor

School survival guide by @pythgaoras

Surviving A Levels by @cafetivity

Middle & High School (includes AP resources)

The high school series by @studygene

How to survive high school by @anicetum​

AP Testing by @katsdesk​

AP Chemistry by @etudiance

AP Environmental Science Vocabulary by @prince-peter-pan

AP Psychology Study Stuff by @thisplacethatiknow

College Interviews Masterpost by @brain-exercise​

Advanced Placement Study Resources by @thebe-wellblog

Higher Education (College, Grad School, etc.)

How to write emails to your professor by @studygene

The no bull shit guide to college by @studypops​

15 things I wish I knew before college

How to survive in college by @lilypotterr

How to write an abstract by @hayley-studies​

Essentials of doing well in college by @a-level-study-spo

College Survival Masterpost by  @college-campuses

Scholarships: A beginner’s guide by @collegerefs​

The Ultimate College Masterpost by @tisaybitch​

Applying to Grad School - Application Tips by @caffeinatedcraziness​

No to low stress college study strategy by @plannerdy​

Free MCAT resources by  @thecraftypremed​

Uni study tips by @lawbabe

College masterpost by @notquitenightingale​

Studying in college by @studygene​

Massive College Masterpost by @heyiwantyoutostay

Student Loans by @studysthesia

Financial Aid by @studysthesia

College Packing by @studysthesia

Subjects

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

How I study for science by @hideandstudy

How to study for biology by @premedtomd

How to study biology

Study tips for biology

Survival 101 in: Organic Chemistry by @chemistrynerd2020​

How to study calculus by @studygene

How to study general chemistry by @studygene

Guide to general lab write up by @studygene​

Surviving lab classes by @caffeinatedcraziness​

How to read (science) journal articles by @caffeinatedcraziness​

How to succeed in hard science classes by @caffeinatedcraziness​

Tips for success in math class by @abs-studies

Precalculus by @etudiance

Geometry by @etudiance

Astrology masterpost by @witchbxbe

Coding Online by @perksofengineering

Geography by @learnal

7+1 tips for coding by @catsandcode

Ultimate science masterpost by @annie-tomy

Physics by @areistotle

Humanities: Literature, Psychology, History, Sociology, Art, etc.

Art Masterpost by @mindpalacestudy

How to analyze historical sources by @rewritign​

English Literature Masterpost by @englishlit-chic​

English Literature by @areistotle​

Proofreading tips by  @civilisedstudies​

How to write an essay by @sciencescribbles​

Helpful Resources for Writers by @redeadpool​

A guide to vocabulary by @acdemic​

How to expand your vocabulary by @study-star​

Philosophy Masterpost by @getstudyblr

Philosophy by @areistotle

Amazing Literature Masterpost by @fairystudent

History masterpost by @iamerudite

Annotating effectively by @hideandstudy

How to annotate by @fabulous-and-flawed

Teach yourself psychology and neuroscience by @tobeagenius

The Ultimate English Masterpost by @areistotle

Literary devices by @studie-s

3 Tips from my English Teacher on Writing an Essay by @67study

Public Presentations and Speaking

How to public speaking by @studyari

5 tips for public speaking by @lizzylearns

How to rock public speaking by @liaragoals

Public speaking and presentations master post + advice by @studygoalsaf

How to give a good presentation by @strive-for-da-best

Languages

Helpful websites to learn languages by @les-langues-sont-ma-vie

How to study/learn any language by @collegemania

How to self-study languages by @e-tudiante

French Resource List by @openstudynotes

Self-studying Korean by @somestudy​

Studying Japanese: Resources by @fuckstudy​

Italian Masterpost  by @studybowie

Learning Foreign Languages by @a-pprendre

Arabic Language Masterpost by @rockinspired 

French Resource Masterlist by @nathalliastudies

Spanish Resources by @notquitenightingale

Korean Learning Language Masterpost by @study-mochi

The Arabic Alphabet by @stndying

Masterpost of Language MOOCs by @wonderful-language-sounds

Chinese Resources by @brbimstudying

Health & Self-Care

Mental Health & Self-Care

Avoiding burnouts by @acdemic

How to study with a mental illness by @haleystudies

15 facts about people with concealed anxiety by @caughtthefox​

Tips on how to feel better and look better by @contourkits​

Tips on Self Care & Motivation by @collegetothestars​

Panic/Anxiety Attack Breathing Technique

Sleep? Sleep. by @studygene

A self-care master post to help you get through school by @effortanderudition​

Stress Reduction by @mindpalacestudy​

Self care cheat sheet by @jwstudying

Study and mental health by @getstudyblr

Keeping a balanced life by @hideandstudy​

Dealing with stress & anxiety by @studygene​

Coping with mental health by @overstudies

Self Help Masterpost by @recovery-saved-me

Soothe yourself by @areistotle

Keep calm by @studyiung

Sleep easy by @sundaystudent

Balancing sleep and education by @brbimstudying

Food

Good for u 5 min study snacks by @universityandme

Healthy eating for students by @raineydaystudies​

Feed your brain by @studybowie​

Broke College Kid Masterpost to Food by @actuallypronounced-yee-ro​

Feed yo’ brain by @studylou

Stay sated while you’re motivated by @areistotle

Growing Up

How to Get a Job Fast As Hell by @thechronicleofshe​

The education system won’t really be teaching you important shit like this…

Dealing with Worst Case Scenario by @lilypotterr​

How to become an adult cheat sheet by @lilypotterr​

Job hunting advice by @harryjamcs​

Strong words to use on a resume by @ladyhinata​

Preparing for the future by @studysthesia​

How to keep a clean home by @oyepg

Music

Classical pieces you’ve probably heard but might not remember the name by @preciousnugget

Diving into classical music by @violaboss

Study Music Masterpost by @cutestudystuff​

8Tracks Playlists masterpost by @studyli​

Harry Potter ambient noise master list by @ambient-mixer​

Study sounds. by @acdemic

White Noise/Ambient Sounds for study by @amelialearns​

Press play and let’s study! by @getstudyblr​

Studying ft. soundtracks by @studygene​

Music master post by @studyaim

Hogwarts study playlist by @cozycoffees

Other Masterposts

Printable masterpost by @studiyng

Favorite masterposts by @studybudyblr

Printables Masterpost by @studie-s

A master post of master posts by @iridescentstudy

Massive masterpost by @annie-tomy​

How to studyblr on a budget by @studygene​

Transition Signals:

Transitions are words and phrases that connect ideas and show how they are related.

To repeat and ideas just stated:

In other words,

That is,

To repeat,

Again,

To illustrate an idea:

For example,

For instance,

In particular,

To illustrate,

In this manner,

Thus,

To announce a contrast, a change in direction:

Yet,

However,

Still,

Nevertheless,

On the other hand,

In contrast,

Instead of,

On the contrary,

Conversely,

Notwithstanding,

In spite of this,

Time:

At once,

In the interim,

At length,

Immediately,

At last,

Meanwhile,

In the meantime,

Presently,

At the same time,

Shortly,

In the end,

Temporarily,

Thereafter,

To restate an idea more precisely:

To be exact,

To be specific,

To be precise,

More specifically,

More precisely,

To mark a new idea as an addition to what has been said:

Similarly,

Also,

Too,

Besides,

Furthermore,

Further,

Moreover,

In addition,

To show cause and effect:

As a result,

For this reason,

Thereafter,

Hence,

Consequently,

Accordingly,

Conclusion:

In short,

To conclude,

In brief,

On the whole,

In summary,