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The Landscape of Capitol Reef National Park. Gently dipping sedimentary rocks of the Waterpocket fold.
Exam season is officially over for me!
I started studying during the year, trying to stay afloat (towards the end it was a bit too much too soon for me), and when exam season started i tried to be kind to myself.
I never gave up reading fantasy books, watching sports, going out with friends; if i got home late at night, tired after a day of studying out, i just went to bed, even though i could've forced some more studying.
It felt like i could've pushed more, spent more time going over the courses, but it was enough - i prioritized myself, avoided burnout, made studying more enjoyable and it all paid off.
This is me temporarily signing off
- a student who passed all of her exams with flying colors
You can do this too.
And at the end of the day... What matters most is if you felt alive
What is the point of high grades if you went days in a row without feeling the sun on your skin, without hearing the birds and without smelling a flower?
Studying is important. Being prepared for your future is important.
But living is even more so.
Don't forget to cherish the small joys of life
1/6 exams to go
We're all just humans
And to be human means to make mistakes.
And that's perfectly ok.
Learning to embrace making mistakes means learning to love yourself a little bit more (and at the end of the day, that's what really matters)
2/6 exams to go
Taking breaks is essential to a productive study session
Take a break. You'll waste more time trying to process information with a tired brain than you'd "waste" taking a brain to clear you mind and help the information settle.
After an exam, I've always found it hard to get right back into studying, even if it's for another course (maybe even worse when doing a big switch between unrelated courses).
I have a golden rule of not studying during exam days - not before the exam (it only makes me more anxious and less focused) and not after the exam (brain is mush at that point).
3/6 exams to go
I highly recommend it.
To conquer the world you still have to go step by step about it
This past year i found that no matter how great the challenge, it helps me immensely to stay calm (ignore my panic) and just start working towards my goals systematically.
Starting is the hardest part.
4/6 exams to go
Study for what you love and it will never feel like studying.
I tried all semester long to stay afloat with the courses as to not be overwhelmed during exam season
Now the exams started and I'm able to enjoy learning about things that I'm passionate about
5/6 exams to go (i absolutely nailed the first one)
Exam season is all about balance.
Study too much, you burn out
Study too little, you won't enjoy the results
So, here's my recent attempt at balance.
6/6 exams to go
When the going gets tough… study, study harder📚✨.
Too anxious for the upcoming exams to be productive
A year ago posting my daily progress on Tumblr really helped, so I'm back
Here's to surviving this round of exams
11.21.2022
Totally disconnected from reality for a few days.
Haven't checked any sort of social media, just vibed by myself at home. Made my productivity skyrocket. Started reading "It" by Stephen King, caught up on my favourite classes and overall i just enjoyed myself.
What books are you currently reading?
Update:
I did fall asleep in Starbucks :')
After a super short (unintended) nap, i decided to go home and sleep properly (meaning a longer nap).
Not my most productive day, but it went better than i expected productivity-wise.
9/05/22
Did not sleep at all last night.
I have an early exam the day after tomorrow early in the morning, so I am trying to fix my sleep schedule. Sleep would be wonderful, but desperate times require for desperate measures. Went on a long walk to clear my mind, and now i am studying in a Starbucks, enjoying the chill music in the background. Ordered an iced chai latte for the first time (usually i get it hot) and it is heavenly.
Hope I won't fall asleep while in public :)
8/100 days of productivity
9/05/22
Did not sleep at all last night.
I have an early exam the day after tomorrow early in the morning, so I am trying to fix my sleep schedule. Sleep would be wonderful, but desperate times require for desperate measures. Went on a long walk to clear my mind, and now i am studying in a Starbucks, enjoying the chill music in the background. Ordered an iced chai latte for the first time (usually i get it hot) and it is heavenly.
Hope I won't fall asleep while in public :)
8/100 days of productivity
Had a big family gathering today, so yesterday night I had to work extra time to stay on top of my work. Had a lot of fun with my relatives, but now it's time to go back to studying :)
8/30/22
Not having a productive day :/
Honestly hate the chaper I'm trying to study and can't bring myself to focus enough to get it over with. Outside there's a storm brewing and I can't wait for it to begin so i can take a break and read a book i started yesterday.
2/100 days of productivity
Day 64/100 days of productivity ☺️🌿✨
Today was good! I got my workout done early and have started prepping for the new school term early so it’s not all done in a rush. I’ve been budgeting for the next few weeks and have made really great progress on my book. How was today for you guys? 🍋🍃✨
Day 54/100 days of productivity ✨🍃
Did some chemistry and EPQ work today! I wasn’t feeling the best but I made myself keep going since I didn’t want to have all the work pile up. How are you guys doing?
Day 49/100 days of productivity
Today was quite quiet but I had a nice time 🥰🍯✨
Day 20/100 days of productivity!
Achievements:
Did an hour of football
Did an hour of aerial (I just started and it’s SO much fun)
Completed my physics past paper questions
Re-read and highlighted my English document
Not too much work today but aerial takes up quite a bit of time, had a great day today though 🥰☺️✨
“Study now and be proud later”
Day 18/100 days of productivity
Achievements:
Had a healthy breakfast
Tidied my room
Sorted my notes
Revised History
Did a maths past paper
I started revision too late today and I’m panicking... still, the last two mocks tomorrow and then I have some time to properly revise before the big ones. ✨💀
Soul full of sunshine 🌻
Day 12/100 days of productivity
Achievements:
Did 7 hours of revision
Completed 2 maths past papers
Revised circle theorems
Tidied my room a bit
Day 10/100 days of productivity ✨
Achievements:
Did physics revision
Did a workout
Tidied my room a little
Not a lot done but it’s the holidays so I’m sleeping most of the day aha 🥰
8/100 days of productivity ✨
Achievements:
Submitted my drama moment 1
Submitted my drama moment 2
Finished my physics sheet and past paper
Began my English essay
Ran over my Spanish presentation for tomorrow
I did alright today :) I wanted to get more done but I was so tired I honestly couldn’t ✨
Alejandro Guijarro photographs the chalkboards of some of the brightest minds in quantum physics for his continuing series Momentum. He went to research facilities like CERN and many of the top universities in the world to find them.
Don’t know how people deal with rough days when they can’t be surrounded by all their favourite things. It’s the only thing that’s getting me through.
19/05/2021
Heya👋
It is currently 8.50 in the morning and I'm getting ready for a class at 9. I just finished some lessons on Duolingo. I kinda get into a competitive mood when I see my rank on the leaderboard and want to come at the top but I have to remind myself that I have other things to study too. So anyways today I'll be doing the following stuff
1 lesson of organic chemistry (It might take 30 minutes or less)
20 Problems on Group theory (This might take an hour)
Conjugacy classes in Sn and An (This might also take an hour)
I'm trying to work today in the afternoon because I don't want to work in the evening today. I have some catching up to do with my school friends. I haven't spoken to them in some time. I also want to make it a habit to work a little in the afternoon because distractions are so less.
I hope the day treats you well.If It doesn't always know that you are much much more than a bad day.
Have a Happy Day!!