I've Been Thinking About Taking Another Padawan.

Things I, as a fantasy writer, want to see more of in fantasy stories:

- Natural disasters other than A Big Storm (seriously man, why do we almost never see tsunamis, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and forest fires in fantasy? Maybe you'll get an avalanche in a cold setting but there's way more natural disasters to play with than just storms.)

- Radiation (think about it, uranium as a spell component and lead as an armor against the Dark Power That Unravels Your Body Over Time, mages who specialize in radioactive magic being mutilated and sickened by their own craft)

- Picky eaters (in a genre often defined by the food, what happens if you aren't much of an eater? You might see a picky eater as a Particularly Spoiled Royal Who Only Eats The Finest Wine And Cheese, but what do you do if you're a peasant who can barely afford a few potatoes, but your kids don't like potatoes and won't eat them? What if you're an adventurer and you're all out of pre-packed rations and the only thing you have to eat is giant bug meat, but that's too revolting to consider?)

- Animal companions that are farm animals (especially when most fantasy is based on agrarian Medieval Europe, it makes way more sense for the Peasant Child Turned Chosen Hero to have a pig or chicken or hound as a companion than a falcon or wolf or lion)

- Disabilities that can't be healed by magic, but can be adapted by it (maybe a wizard can't restore your failing vision, but they can give you enchanted glasses that never get dirty and let you see in the dark. Or maybe your traumatic memories can't be erased with a spell, but an alchemist can make you a potion that prevents nightmares. A mage can't regrow your arm, but they can transfigure your suit of armor into a new one.)

- "Feminine" jobs/crafts that are important to the plot (such as weaving/embroidery being used to create spells, a dressmaker who has to create all the disguises for a group of adventurers sneaking into an enemy castle, a florist/herbalist making powerful potions with the flowers they grow, The Power Of A Mother's Love, and such)

1. Organize your study space

Organizing your study space is really important. Avoid starting to study before that because getting up to get things you don’t have at hand will distract you. I have my own “desk organization list”. Laptop, iPad, Apple Pencil, earphones, water, fruits, my pencil case, my folders, paper, etc.

2.     Make a plan and get control of your calendar

Make a "to do list" and plan everything out. When exactly are your exams?  How many days do you want to study for each subject? Which subject needs more time? Etc., etc.

3.     Mistakes are good

When studying we do make mistakes sometimes. I hate it. You hate it. Yes, it’s awful. But they are GOOD. You learn from them. A short anecdote of my life: If I didn’t make the mistake of dating a complete idiot, I probably would not have learned that bad boys really aren’t that great haha.

4.     Find examples

To really understand something, you should find examples. E. g. if you are learning about some kind of criminal law, look up cases. If you are studying about the business cycle, look up examples of different countries. Is the US in a boom? Or a depression? Has it been in a depression before? What was that like?

5.     Test yourself

Quizz yourself. This is the most important thing when studying something by heart or learning a language. Get your flashcards out of your pocket!  And quizz yourself every single day!

6.     Take regular breaks and sleep for 8 hours

I know, studying is important. But what is even more important is your health. Don’t drain yourself. You got this. Don’t worry! Take a short break after 25 minutes every time. Just a short one. Allow yourself to breath and close your eyes. Your brain needs sleep and breaks to function!

7.     Study before going to sleep

A numerous amount of studies have found out that the brain processes a lot of things while sleeping. This can be very beneficial to us! Study for a few minutes before going to bed or revise what you have studied that day. It will help you remember it better.

8.     Eat good foods

I know you don’t want to hear this… A pizza is quite nice. But is it good for you? Probably not. Food is fuel. But we need good fuel to function properly. Eat nutritious foods and be good to your body. It really needs a healthy diet to maintain your health and stay happy. Also: Your brain needs calories. Don’t starve yourself. Aaaand, remember to drink enough water. I recommend watching “The Game Changers” on Netflix.

9.     Exercise

Working out can be extremely beneficial to you. Not just for your physical strength but also for your mental health and productivity, studies have found. Going for a run or going to the gym can increase your overall well-being! So let’s go! I’m getting ripped tonight, RIP that… umm sorry.

10.  Be kind to yourself

Last but not least, please be kind to yourself. Don’t beat yourself up. Everything is going to be fine. You are not alone. You are loved. You are worthy. Please remember that! I love you.

Feel free to join my #selfhelpforstudents100Days challenge (aka me doing the 100 Days of Productivity Challenge and motivating y'all haha).

Also feel free to join our study/mental health server on Discord. We’re doing self help “group therapy” calls, studying together and much more. We’re stronger together!

We are currently working on a website to help students with studying and mental health issues. My post about it.

Love, Sophia

Shazam i’m back from the depths to never be seen again

Quick Tem study turned into the loml ❤️‍🩹

Not that I think we're getting anything at SWC (much as I want to hope for it) but I am once again amusing myself with possibilities:

"Better late than dead, wasn't it?"

"Are you *quoting* me Brown Eyes? That would be cute if you hadn't gone and *died* on me."

"I was *not* dead. I was simply indisposed for three cycles and twenty four rotations."

The Force: bad things are gonna happen

Jedi: ????? What bad things

The Force: watch out

Bird Patton because why not?

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so prettyyyyyyyyy

Dolores

Well.. first Omega’s portrait here

It was a try to give her Temuera’s look too 🥹

Anyway she is our sun ☀️