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— personal project?

hello!! it’s jyn from @jynsdesk and as some of you may already know, i will be starting the myp personal project next year. this is a course requirement of the ib program and as a consequence, extremely important for my academic future. 

for my pp, i intend to create a digital app for studying that is directed at high school to college-level students. in order to do narrow down the needs of my target audience, i’ve compiled a short list of five questions that will let me know what kinds of things people want. you can find the link to the survey below!

[ LINK TO SURVEY | original content | send an ask if you have questions! ]

—to note

while i did mention that this was going to be for students of a certain age, you do not necessarily have to be in those education levels to fill out the survey. i would love input from younger/older students or even those who aren’t in school anymore, so please feel free to do so!

i’d like to stress that this survey is completely anonymous. i will not be collecting names, usernames or email addresses, and have no way of knowing who has answered what. all of this information is also in the form itself, if you want to double check. 

—signal boosting

please, please just take a minute out of your day to fill out the survey if you can! even reblogging this post to get more users involved will be extremely helpful to me. 

tagging a few mutuals to signal boost this (but please don’t feel any obligation to do this just because you were tagged! i won’t even be checking the reblogs anyway!) 

@@ceesdesk @hannybstudies @hufflepuffwannabe @kickasstudies @yume-studies @studyblr @adelinestudiess @luciaastudies @study-matters @pridestudies @sabrinstudies @scjournal @highlighteurs @studytherin @evergrace

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“Fear is your enemy and also your best friend.“🍃

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A two-spread week! I tried to challenge myself this week by trying to journal everyday for a week straight which worked out pretty well aside from the weekend (I journaled 6/7 days straight, which is still a feat for me). I love journaling but I don’t think I’ve ever journaled this consistently before. I’m not sure if I want to continue this, but I will say that journaling everyday really makes you grateful for each day of your week and puts you in a healthy mindset.

Now Playing:

High Five- Sigrid

Anklebiters- Paramore

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Me in the early evening: *studiously doing homework, listening to instrumental music, very focused*

Me two hours later: *upside down in my desk chair* do you think stars have feelings

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6 months into lawyering...

I’ve been gainfully employed as a baby lawyer for 6 months now and I thought I’d share some of my experiences and some of the random things that I really wish I would have known going in.   These are all highly personal, and cannot possibly reflect everyone’s experience with law school and starting their practice, but I thought it was important to share some honest thoughts.

1. I thought that my profession would define my life. Yes, yes I was some wide eyed naive baby lawyer who thought this was going to be my One True Calling TM.  This is probably the biggest realization that I’ve had since actually practicing law.  Throughout law school I thought that I was going to define myself around my law practice.  I was wrong.  I love my job - don’t get me wrong - but it isn’t how I am going to define myself as a person.  I have passion for my job, but I have to be able to set it aside in order to salvage a little sanity at the end of the day. I am a lawyer, but I am also so much more.

2. The stress hasn’t gone away. In law school I was a walking, talking stress monster.  I couldn’t sleep, sometimes I couldn’t eat - all because I was so worried about classes, tests, outlining etc. that I couldn’t put the stress aside.  Luckily, three years of law school gave me some tools for dealing with that level of stress.  I workout more now, and eat better.  I’m not afraid of taking a melatonin pill to help me sleep, or something to calm my stomach so I can eat something.  I’ve found hobbies that help me clear my mind.  I’ve also learned to accept when these things don’t work - the best thing I can do for myself is to actually get down to work.  This is a huge difference between practice and law school, when I get down to work I need to be drafting motions, or prepping cross examination questions - these are tangible things that when I finish (or when the panic subsides) I can look back and feel like I’ve accomplished something.  In law school, I’d do the same thing, but instead I’d have to do readings and take notes and it wasn’t nearly as effective for my mental wellbeing.  Don’t get me wrong - the night before my first trial I didn’t sleep a wink, but those nights are few and far between now.

3. Google is my best friend, and I find that terrifying for some reason.  So I spent three years of hell to learn how to decipher and understand a Google blurb.  Pro tip: real lawyers just Google the things they don’t know.  Need to know all the collateral consequences of an OWI? Google it. Need to remind yourself about the basics of contract law? Google it.  Seriously, if you asked the question, someone has probably put together a website with an excellent explanation.  There is also probably some sort of template for any motion you need.  Definitely do your own research, but if you need an outline of an argument or basic case law to get you started, go to Google.  Honestly, it makes me question why I paid so much for textbooks.  You have three years of knowledge to help you form an argument based on a Google search.  This is both awesome and super frustrating.  

4. Pay attention to all those 1L gen-ed requirements, you never know when something is going to pop up and punch you in the face.  I never thought I would use information from Trusts and Estates in my practice, but there you go.  Pay attention in all the gen-eds, I wish I had.   (It would’ve probably saved me some Google searches.)

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02.01.2018 ✨ ig: gorapadeokstudies 방학 후에 시험을 볼 거예요. 그래서 크리스마스 동안 많이 공부 해야 했어요 ㅠㅠ

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MARCH 5, 2018 / i got my new laptop this weekend! (very happy w it!!) also reading another anne carson (The beauty of the husband), which is, as always, enchanting.

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I love this peachy layout 🍑🍑

Instagram: lilacpancake

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7.4.18 // studygram: alimastudies

this week i have been doing a lot of revision because from Monday i am going to be doing work experience at the hospital! I’m going to try and get some work done next week but i doubt i will have the energy! Nevertheless, i am super excited ✨

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『04.08.18』 Hi everyone~ How’s the weather over there? For me, it’s been SO GLOOMY (but I like the rain so no complaints ^^) I’m packing for a trip to a STEM conference and I’m excited to see what’s in store! But sad bc I have two tests that I gotta make up when I get back ._. . 「Quick tip: For students traveling on plane for a school trip, place all your liquids in one container at the surface of your bag so that it’s easy to take out when they have to scan your luggage!」

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100 Days of Productivity - Day 67/100 March 9th, 2018

I didn’t do too much work today. I just read through a part of a hand out for modern history and continued work on economics notes. I want to wake up early tomorrow to get up to date on eco notes - I should’ve done that tonight but I didn’t, whoops?

Insta @ isthisnametakenyet

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why do i keep procrastinating

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y'all ever notice how guys standards for girls are so much more unnecessary than girls standards for guys are….like i’ve heard guys say things like “if she doesn’t send nudes i can’t wife”, “she’s gotta be willing to fuck anytime i want”, “if she doesn’t give head it’s a deal breaker” and girls say thing like “he needs to love and care about me” or “he needs to not be afraid to show me off” like girls’ expectations for the men they date are so ridiculously low because it’s just so uncommon for guys to love their girl unconditionally and show them off while guys expectation for girls are so stupid and unnecessary because they already know that their girl will support them and love them no matter what and they take advantage of that….

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How to Study when Sick

A week or so ago I fell sick and of course I still had a mountain of work to do, so during that time I found a few things that helped me when studying while I was sick. Without further ado here are a few tips on how to study when sick…

Before studying

Fluids

When you’re sick, your body needs fluids! Sometimes water can taste really gross when you have a sore throat so grab some tea; either herbal tea or good old English breakfast or try some hot water with lemon and honey; it does wonders for the throat! Make sure you have a big old cup next to you that you can grab for often.

Comfort is key

Dress comfy for your study sess! If that means your daggy sweatpants and oversized jumper or even pyjamas, do whatever is going to keep you warm and comfortable. But not too comfortable where you will fall asleep haha.

Eye drops

If you need to use computers while you’re sick make sure to have some lubricating eye drops on hand! You don’t want to get sore, tired eyes or even a headache when your body is already run down.

Gather supplies

Gather what ever supplies you will need when your studying. Here’s a list of some things might be helpful (of course just get whatever works best for your sickness!) :

What you are studying! (Flash cards, notes, computer)

Stationary (highlighters, pen, white out, ruler, sticky notes)

Tissues

Blanket

Cough drops

Tea/fluids

Snack

Medication

Deep heat

Hot water bottle

Hand sanitiser

Eye drops

Nasal spray

Humidifier

When studying

Small tasks

Do small tasks that require less brain power, so you don’t over exert your brain. Think easier tasks like flipping through flashcards, writing flash cards, organising notes, re-writing notes, planning your week, compiling lecture notes with textbook notes, making quizzes for yourself, an easy work sheet or going through last week’s class content.

Set timers

Set timers for when to take breaks and medication. You could even try using the Pomodoro technique to keep you motivated and productive.

Have a small do to list

Along with doing smaller easier tasks, have only a small to do list or maybe 2 – 4 items that will only take you 1 – 3 hours to complete in total, depending on how well you are feeling. By doing this you will feel more motivated to complete the small to do list as you know the tasks are simple. Additionally, by adding in breaks or using Pomodoro you are taking extra precautions against working to hard which will slow down recovery.

Ambient study sounds

The best thing I found to help me stay focused is to listen to ASMR ambient sounds. I found some great channels that make ASMR ambient sounds based on different rooms from movies, tv shows and books. Here are my two favourite channels ASMR Rooms & Story Ambiance. Some of my favourite videos (all harry potter themed, so I can feel like Hermione haha) are Hogwarts Library, Studying in the Great hall, Gryffindor Common Room, Potions Classroom and Sitting in a Hogwarts Class.

After studying

Make a to do list for tomorrow

After you have finished everything from today, make a to do list for tomorrow. This is an opportunity to brain dump anything in terms of school that you are worried about completing and gives you direction for the next day.

Have something to look forward too after your session

Have something planned after your study session that will be relaxing and enjoyable. Something like watching a movie, reading a book, calling a friend, watching a YouTube video; basically, anything you enjoy and look forward to doing. This can act to motivate you to get work down yet also be a much-needed winding down reward for you brain and body.

Take a nap!

You worked hard, made a dent in your to do list and feel productive so take a nap! Your body needs to rest so give it what it needs and take a nap. This will help your body recover quicker and will help your mind to relax from working for a long time.

Extra tips

Be easy on yourself

If you only complete one item before getting too tired, or if you couldn’t even complete one to-do, then that’s fine! Have some self-compassion and realise that you’re sick and won’t be able to be as productive as normal. Once when I was sick, a task that took me normally 45 minutes to do took me 2 hours because my brain was so foggy, and it was hard to concentrate. You’re not alone in being unproductive, we all go through it went sick and run down.

Don’t overwork yourself

Nothing is worse than over working yourself when you are sick, it will only make you stay sick for longer! Do not push your self to be a productive super human when your body can’t handle it, its only going to make you less productive in the long run

I hope some of these tips help you for when you need to study whilst sick, have a head ache or are just run down. Take care of yourself and remember not every day can be productive : )

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