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just a collection of all the reblogs and posts i have and enjoy on study tips, life hacks, and everything on my studyblr. this is always being updated, so tune in for more! (most are not mine, i mainly just want to save these for later use, so credit goes to the studyblr! if you’re a creator and you’re reading this, i really enjoy your content, and obviously that’s why i like quick access to your great posts!) 

ap course help:

that ap life: friendly advice, having been there and done that - @hollohat

ap english lit: is so lit and so are you - @hollohat 

ap calculus: finding the limits of expressions and not of endurance - @hollohat 

math (it needs its own section):

maths shortcuts - @trigonometrv

math: study and exam tips - @studymelody

tumblr math resources: masterpost - @apricot-studies

public speaking:

tips for writing speeches and talks - @stu-tea

public speaking - @universi-tea 

general studying tips / tricks:

websites for school / studying - @spud-studies 

study habits: in and out of school - @firereine 

masterpost on essay help - @studyblrjess

tips for timed essays? (anon response) - @fuckstudy 

work smarter, not harder: study tips psychology taught me - @wherefunsurvives

an honest study guide - @prodessostudies

study less, study smart - @marias-studyblr

rare study tips - @studybllog

tips on getting shit done a few days before the exam - @morgai-study 

how to deal with a concept you do not understand - @berkeleyandbiscuits

how to get stuff done - @minimaliststudy 

3 study methods you should use more often - @eintsein 

self-learning:

how to learn a new language - @studiyng 

life hacks / self-care tips: 

how to get your life together - @studeebean 

fitness and health for the busy student - @abby-studies-art 

how to have a good morning - @sstudys 

5 easy productivity tips - @hufflepuffwannabe

a real ass guide to life - @sprintingstudies

dealing with the worst case scenarios - @lilypotterr 

self-care masterpost - @castillos-co

time management plan masterpost - @universtudy

foods to eat (for different occasions) - @eintsein 

life cleansing tips - @sleepbby 

what to do when you really don’t want to study - @tae-studies 

back to school:

mental preparation for school - @whenstudyblooms

high school in review (so far!) + some tips - @scholarish 

your guide to having the best first day of class - @universi-tea 

before school checklist - @ladyhannahjane 

bts (back to school) series - @studyessie 

the road to good grades - @sherlockian-studies

how to prepare for the new school year - @nightystudying

note-taking:

how to take notes - @elkstudies 

study organization: notebooks - @studiousbees

test-taking: 

act masterpost - @printerpress 

how to get a 30+ on the act - @collegerefs 

stress management techniques for reducing test anxiety - @study-studymore-studyhard

college / university: 

college applications - @universi-tea

adapting to uni studying - @optomstudies

law school 101 - @deepfriedjupiter

advice for university freshman - @juniorincollege

college comparison and application checklists - @science-is-golden 

a masterpost for applying to college - @science-is-golden

legit anything else:

big subject masterpost!! - @chemlstry 

have a blank notebook but don’t know what to use it for? here’s some ideas! - @pridebulletjournal

summer productivity - @anateamy

4 tips for getting ahead after falling behind - @passwithclassandaniceass 

dealing with lazy group members - @optomstudies 

When you are balancing classes, homework, extracurriculars, and a full/part time job, it can be hard to find the necessary time to look after yourself. The important thing is to make good use of the small chances you get during the day! I’ve broken it up into time chunks, to make it easier.

Two Minutes

Brush your teeth/hair etc

Wash your face, or splash cold water on it

Drink a glass of water

Stretch! (especially if you've been sitting down for awhile)

Five Minutes

Take the stairs!

Jumping jacks/squats (I do them all the time behind the counter at work!)

Take a break and eat a piece of fruit

Ten Minutes

Walk instead of bussing

Reapply sunscreen if needed

Take a power nap if you need one

Do a short meditation

Twenty Minutes

Find a short yoga routine on youtube

Go for a quick run

Take a longer nap

Write in a journal/ Notebook if that's your thing

Thirty Minutes

Workout

Do a full yoga routine

Run/walk around your block a few times

Take the time to prepare a special, healthy snack for yourself!

One Hour or More

Workout weights or cardio

Tidy your room/ office space

Catch up on other duties (to relieve stress)

Prepare a meal and make enough for a lunch the next day

As its summer in half of the world, I’d like to remind my friends in the northern hemisphere that health in the heat means drinking cold liquids to stay hydrated, wearing sunscreen to prevent burns and skin damage, and spending time in the shade throughout the day! 

1. Every time you go to the bathroom, try to squeeze in 20 squats, or as many as you feel comfortable doing. I use this a lot, specially during school time or when I am working. So, if you go to the bathroom 3 or 4 times a day, you’ll end up with 60/80 squats per day! After a week or two, you’ll start noticing differences!

2. Try to do some sit ups and crunches before you go to bed. 20 or 30 is enough, and your belly will thank you later!

3. In between study sessions, during those 10 free minutes, why not lunge a bit? I love doing lunges around my bedroom, specially while I am reading. Or if you have to grab a snack before you start studying again, don’t walk to the kitchen. Lunge your way there.

4. Do some push-ups every day. I usually do this at night, one or two hours after dinner. You can start with as many as you can do. You can only do 5 at a time? Fine. The first day, do 5 push-ups. The second, do 6, and the third do 7. And so on, increasing the number of push-ups every day. After a few weeks you’ll start feeling stronger and able to lift heavier things.

5. Are you bookworm? Well, let me tell you this. Books are great for reading, but you know what else you can do with them? Use them as dumbbells and work on those arms and shoulders. Full shampoo or body lotion bottles, or any bottle at all that is somewhat heavy, also work very well. And don’t work out just your biceps. Use them on your triceps and shoulders as well!

6. DRINK WATER!

Cleaning and changing my bed sheets 

Doing laundry

Dancing and/or singing

Baking and/or cooking

Take a shower and finish off the last 5 min with a cold rinse

Wash your face and rinse with cold water and moisturize

Brush your teeth (make sure you get your tounge) 

Drink ice cold water

Walk barefoot (in grass or the woods preferably)

Work with plants and animals – garden, walk your dog, volunteer at a shelter/humane society

Pet therapy – yes that’s an actual thing, talk to your therapist and or look up online to see if there are any options for pet therapy in your area

Somatic therapy

Grounding meditation of your choice

Breathing techniques

Put pressure on your chest by hugging a pillow or putting something heavy on your chest while you lay on your back – your cat, if willing, would work perfectly (I have a purple pillow so it’s perfect for this sort of thing)

Weighted blanket / weighted vest

Go out into nature and explore! No matter what time of year.

Go for a jog/run

Do yoga

Any other form of exercise

Writing about your day / how you’re feeling in the moment (journaling/blogging)

Massage therapy / scalp massage (if anyone is willing to help you)

Cuddling with loved one or animal loved one

Sensory modalities

Mindfulness activities using a sensory cue

Creation of a personalized sensory kit (bin of rice/beans/beads that you can run your hands/feet through and other physical stimming tools/toys)

Go swimming (natural body of water preferable)

Watch something funny that’ll make you laugh your ass off

If you’re too cold try and get warm, if you’re too warm try and cool off a bit