how to be successful and study like elle woods β‘οΈ
βmany people will tell you you canβt do something donβt let one of those people be you.β
BE CONFIDENT AND DONT UNDERMINE YOURSELF.
despite elleβs counselor trying to use her 4.0 gpa in fashion merchandising as her weakness and probably not taking her serious as a βintelligentβ person at all, elle definitely used it as her strength and didnβt let that discourage her from pursuing harvard. it was a theme in the movie where people constantly misjudged elle based off of her appearance but she always shone bright regardless as she knew what she was capable of.
-drown negative opinions and ones that donβt serve you.
-highlight the things youβve accomplished and the things you are good at.
-donβt be afraid to shine brightly as who you are.
-self validate yourself.
-be true to who you are not to who everyone else is.
-silence your self doubt.
PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE.
βif you fail to plan you plan to fail.β
elle started to learn about the lsats immediately after knowing she was going to apply for harvard. this prepared her for what was to come and she held herself accountable by studying instead of partying, not to mention studying long hours and doing practice tests, she put the work in to get the results she wanted.
-start planning by becoming more familiar about the things you need to learn.
-write everything out in a planner.
-make sacrifices temporarily to reach your long term goals.
HAVE A GOOD SUPPORT GROUP AND BE KIND TO EVERYONE. (including yourself)
elleβs friends were supportive of her while she studied for harvard even if they didnβt completely understand it. the people you choose to surround yourself are important because they have the ability to change your mindset on things. elle was a kind person to everyone and in return people wanted to do nice things for her back, like when she helped that guy get a date and he helped her get a book she couldnβt reach in the library.
-have friends who you can study with and friends that will cheer you on.
-show kindness to everyone you meet but stand up for yourself when necessary like what elle did.
STUDY IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS.
elle had different places where she studied, on the treadmill, outside while warner was playing football with his clasmates, while she was getting her hair done, with a friend that was helping her practice for the lsats, studying in a different environment is fun and can increase the chances of you focusing!
-study at a cafe.
-ask a friend if they want to have a study date.
-study somewhere comfortable outside.
-study in a new place in your house.
DO NOT SUPPRESS YOUR EMOTIONS.
a healthy thing that elle did was allowing herself to feel troubling emotions. when warner broke up with her she took the time she needed to cry and let it all out. this is a very healthy habit instead of suppressing everything inside for it to explode randomly later on.
-let yourself feel upsetting emotions and comfort yourself like your own best friend.
-journal your thoughts.
-mediate.
EXERCISE GIVES YOU ENDORPHINS AND ENDORPHINS MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY!
exercise!! even though elle was crunched on time and had to use majority of it studying she didnβt self neglect herself and took care of her body and mind by taking care of herself while she studied on the treadmill and at the salon! exercising is proven to help your emotions and to help you feel your best physically which is exactly what we need when we are studying too!
-create a schedule for when you can get some exercise in.
-choose an exercise that is right for you! ex: yoga, pilates, going on a run or walk, ballet, going to the gym, working out at home and etc!
MAKE LEARNING FUN!
elle was known for her signature pink everything and that included pink school supplies and cute supplies! everything doesnβt have to be dull and boring, buy supplies you need that you think is cute and that you like! buy different shaped note pads like elleβs heart shaped one!
-buy cute stationary! ex: pens, pencils, laptop covers, notebooks, highlighters, sticky notes, etc!
and there you have it! this was HIGHLY requested in my inbox, and @2pretty has a very very helpful post on how to study like elle woods too! <3
