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a lot of you have asked how I actually use notion in my day to day life, so I’ve broken down my task manager for all of you! hope this helps :) happy notion-ing! 💖
my other posts on notion: goal setting 📚
edit: i’ve made my template available for everyone to duplicate here! happy notion-ing!
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Hey, it’s been a while! 🦋✨
I’m at my last semester in uni, which is daunting and scary but hopefully I’ll be able to stick to my schedule and resolutions, incorporate some good habits in my life. I’m also going out of my comfort zone by taking some creative writing courses, are any of you interested in writing prompts? Maybe we can make it a thing and do them together. Let me know x
Watching Bob Ross made me want to have a go at painting some happy little trees + misty forests are my thing – followed this tutorial, super fun and easy 🌲
it’s been a while 🌿✨as you can tell from the state of my desk, I’m working on my spreads for my trip to Europe ✌🏼
One of the stops of our Gaudí tour in Barcelona – it’s been 6 months since and I’m still in awe of his dedication, artistry and overall genius 🍃✨
Stop 1.5 - Toledo Spread + Travel Trivia 💭✨(from listening to too many audioguides)
I don’t think this is regarded as fact, but it’s a pretty interesting story nonetheless.
The engineer responsible for the construction of Puente de San Martin realized that he had gravely miscalculated the weight that the bridge could bear. After confiding in his wife, she set fire to the beams of the bridge during a heavy thunderstorm, so no one thought too much of it the day after. The engineer was saved from total humiliation and got another chance to build the bridge with the correct calculations.
Now if that’s not true love, I’m not sure what is.
This is part two of a school supplies masterlist / faves list that I’ve been putting together. You can find part one, which covers study space and backpack essentials, here. This part ( part two ) focuses more on stationary. I hope you like it and find some supplies that you love ^-^
pencil cases:
I use the large version of this muji pen case to hold my basics, which is all I need to bring to most classes ( I have another bigger case for my scissors and calculator and stuff )
lovely tartan pencil case ( also by muji ) that could be used as an additional larger case
*chants* moleskine, MOLESKINE, MOLESKINE
nice n small yellow pen tube
a very organised, medium sized one in lots of different colours
pencils:
this is a 0.5mm lead mechanical pencil which has a nice body in lots of different neon colours
moleskine pencil - need I say more?
I use the papermate pacer 100 with a 0.5mm lead, and it’s one of the nicest cheap mechanical pencils I’ve ever had
here is a very nice fancy one (but as well as being very nice, it’s also very expensive)
another fancy one, again very nice but not quite as expensive
writing pens:
I mostly use a black uniball insight rollerball - the pen design is nice but it does have a downside in that the line is a bit wide / it bleeds a little
sakura pigma microns are fineliners with great quality ink that are available in very small tip sizes
uni-pin fineliners! here is a pack with a bunch of different sizes that can do anything from bold titles to tiny details ( I use these and trust me when I say that they are so good )
I often use the black version of the muji 0.5 gel pens linked under coloured pens, when I want a more crisp line than the uniball
I’ve moved away from writing with fineliners, but these artline 200 ones are what I’ve liked in the past
coloured pens:
these muji 0.5 gel pens are what I use most often - they come in loads of colours, make a really crisp line, and look so pretty
here is an 8-pack of the artline fineliners in assorted bright colours - I’ve never tried them but I assume they write the same as the black version
a pack of a bunch of different colours of 0.8 + 0.4 double sided pens
20 colours of erasable pilot frixion slimline pens
sparkly gel pens
markers:
I use the faber-castell PITT artist pens with a brush tip, which come in a lot of colours and are fantastic for titles
sakura pigma brush pens are similar to the PITT markers
24 colours of pilot frixion erasable markers
copic ciao 6-piece sets are cheaper than full size copics but still have nice layerable colour
eight colours of metallic markers - great for titles or on black / dark paper for posters or projects
highlighters:
I use stabilo swing cool highlighters, which have nice bright colours and the only downside is that they can smudge your writing a bit
soft colours + erasable pilot friction ones ( i’ve tried out the bright versions in a store and they work pretty well )
uni propus window highlighters have gorgeous packaging, two different sized tips, and soft colours
while looking through jetpens I found the pilot spotliters, which look quite similar to the propus ones
monami essenti-soft highlighter pens have really pretty design and pastel colours
other important bits and pieces:
here is a very cute blue sharpener
lead refills for your mechanical pencil that come in a lot of different grades ( more )
white out - I use the papermate liquid paper correction pen and I find that it dries relatively fast and has a nice enough body
hole punch and stapler ( the colours are so good I’m DYING )
super compact pen-style scissors ( comes in a few different colours )
is it glue? is it tape? it’s both
mt masking tape is perfect for decorating your bullet journal ( there is some of this in a shop on the way to my yoga class and every time I walk past it takes a lot of restraint not to buy some )
muji does very nice 15cm rulers ( I use the second one ): 1 / 2 / 3
kikki k has lots of cute stickers for your bullet journal / planner
mini correction tape that can easily fit in your pencil case
glue stick in the shape of a pen
and an eraser in the shape of a pen
the cutest sticky tabs in the history of sticky tabs
Have a Planning System The most popular is probably a bullet journal as these are customisable and you can make one yourself using a notebook:
What is a Bullet Journal
How to Bullet Journal
Guide to Bullet Journals
Bullet Journal Pages
Bullet Journal Ideas
There’s also planners that you can buy:
Passion Planner
Filofax
Kikki K
Midori Planners
Have a Habit Tracking System These are great for keeping you motivated to stay productive and remind you to be productive!
Spiraldex
Don’t Break the Chain
Productive (app)
Coach.me (app)
Daily Goals (app)
Habitica (app + desktop)
Get Rid of Distractions Distractions are the main reason for being unproductive so it’s important to get rid of them!
Apps
Forest (app)
Focus Now
Focus Timer
Desktop
Cold Turkey
StayFocusd
Nanny
Set Up a Study Space Your bed should not be your study space! Find a place with:
Little distractions ie no tv, no loud noises, etc.
Everything you need: all your supplies and stationery
The right temperature, too cold & you’ll lose focus, too hot & you’ll feel sleepy
Snacks, so you won’t have to keep going away from your desk
Water: stay hydrated !!
Exercise Before studying. It will boost your energy levels and help keep you focused. You don’t have to do a full workout or anything, try going for a quick walk!!
Know your Goal And how you’re going to achieve it! If you know your goal it will be so much easier to stay on task. Perhaps have a reminder of what you aspire to do or the grades you want on the wall in front of you so it’s what you see when you look up!
Try Some Background Noise It will help block out other noises and help you stay focused!
Noisli
Coffitivity
Melodic Studying
Study Sounds
Study Music
Time Your Tasks Timing what you have to do is really good to manage time and remind yourself on what you have to do.
Pomodoro Technique
Power Hour
33 Minute Rule
*Other Posts
Guide to Starting a Studyblr
How to Stay Focused
Guide to Studying
Guide to Mind-Maps
Getting Involved in Studyblr
Subject Resource List
Staying Healthy While Studying
Note-Taking
Organisation Masterpost
Study Tips
Anti-Procrastination Masterpost
Motivation Masterpost
Back to School Necessities
How to Get an Internship
How to Take Notes From a Textbook +More
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29 July 2023- my abstract got accepted! i'm now working to turn it into a communicable paper, which involves going back and re-reading my sources on dramatic monologues and taking walks to locate pretty buildings as motivation (:
