geekchild:

hey everyone! it’s my very first chatty post ahhh! here are some tips and tricks i’ve been using since starting school about 2 weeks ago!

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• get LOTS of sleep
i cannot stress enough how important sleep is, especially during the first months of school. i know you could all be thinking “psh, getting sleep while in school seems nearly impossible with all the workload i have.” NO. if you sleep enough (6-8 hours is a good amount), you’ll see that you can get rid of stress easier and be able to concentrate better. i usually set my sleeping time around 9-10 pm and if i don’t finish my work by then, i’ll wake up earlier than my usual wake up time.

• stay hydrated
i usually start my day with a glass of cold water to shake my spirit up ( i kid you not, it works so well). throughout the day, i’ve made it my goal to drink at least 2 liters of water. it’s kept me chill at most times and i’ve also noticed that the bags under my eyes aren’t so bad as they were before (bonus!).

• get acquainted with a routine
in the mornings, i have quite a consistent routine. after drinking my glass of water, i take a bath then do some school work while eating and waiting for the bus. when i have extra time or wake up earlier than usual, i find myself scrolling through social media. i think this will be quite helpful because since it;s morning and not everyone is a morning person, at least there’s something constant in what you do. you won’t be all over the place.

• do your homework the day it’s given/stop procrastinating
i’ve had a bit of difficulty with this recently, to be honest lol. i know that essay is due next week, but i’m telling you right now: do it. get off tumblr and just do it. you’ll have it so easy once the deadline is approaching. while everyone’s cramming, you’re all chilling with nothing left to do. plus! you get extra time for yourself, watch a bit of tv *wink*.

• start using a planner/bullet journal
i started bullet journalling since january 1st and i can say it’s made me the most productive person i’ve ever been in my whole entire life (such hyperbole). but i swear to the heavens above, it’ so so SO helpful. you can log your tasks, and events, and plan head, and record your habits, and do whatever the hell you want. you don’t have to be doodly and creative and all like your favorite studyblrs, just find a system that works for you and lets you get your work done!

• have organized notes
this tip will save your soul. use folders, binder, clearbooks, whatever the hell you want. just keep those notes organized. have a separate container for each subject. keep those hand-outs given by the teacher, they are SO important. make notes that YOU understand, and don’t make them only for the pleasure of seeing beautifully made notes. who cares if your notes are ugly? at least you’re acing that test!

• take breaks
reward yourself. you did enough. i usually follow the pomodoro system wherein i study for 25 minutes (or 50 if i’m feeling it) and take 5 minute breaks in between. do what you want with those 5 minutes. if you want to study consistently, then do that. but always remember that if you think you can’t take in any more information, stop. take a rest, you deserve it.

• make more friends
i know you’re going to say you’re introverted. i am too. just try. i’ve made a few new friends in the first 2 weeks of year 9 and it makes me feel like i actually have a social life (and that makes me really happy).

• go to school with a smile
just do it. this needs no explanation. it’s going to make you feel better about yourself.

• do it for yourself
always remember that your grades are not for the pleasure of your parents, or anyone else in the world. they’re for you. they’re for you to marvel at and work on. do it for you. if you can’t do more and you’re growing irritated at yourself, just stop. don’t force yourself to do something you know will only make you shut down.

always remember to breathe and relax, it’s only school and it’s only a small portion of your life. it’s your life. so don’t stress too much :) hope you all find this helpful! i’d love some feedback!