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genuine tip for any tumblr newcomers: block literally whoever you want for any reason. even if you've never talked to them. they don't even need to be "problematic" or whatever. that person posting the worst takes imaginable in your favorite show's tag? block em. that person who runs a blog dedicated to a ship that makes you want to gouge your eyes out? block em. that person you've never interacted with directly but they left a comment on a post you saw and they just seem like a dick? block em.

the block button: it's free, it's easy, it's the key to a peaceful tumblrina life

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every morning i wake up and make the worst possible time management decisions anyone has ever made

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I know it’s hard but try to resist the urge to say “it’s okay” or “I’m okay” when it’s not true to those you’d like support from.

Try saying things like:

“I’m not okay. I could use some support right now.”

“I’m not okay. Unfortunately, you can’t fix this for me. But I could use the company of a friend.”

“I’m not okay. But I’m not up to talking about it right now. Can we do something else to distract me?”

Often, your loved ones want to help you but they don’t know how.

It’s okay to say you’re not okay. And it’s okay to ask for help.

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Online,irl friends are all fake it doesn't matter.

Just have people to talk to (online or irl)and people u can go out with(irl).

All of them will always put themselves first and don't give a f about u.They don't truly care about your feelings.Only their own.They don't care about what you like.Only if you like the same thing as them.They don't care if something bad is happening in your life.They are only hearing you vent bc it makes them feel better about their lives and selves.They don't care if something good is happening in your life.They just pretend they are happy for you but the truth is they wish this was them and hope/pray on your downfall.

#lonely #left out #friends #friendship #fake friends #toxic friends #toxic frienship #fake friend quotes #loneliest #venting #irl friends #online friends

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Even if you know you can survive something, even if you know you’ll make it through like you always do…

It’s okay to feel it. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to scream. It’s okay to feel that it’s not fair it’s happening to you. Because it’s not.

You’re going to be okay. You’re going to survive. You’re going to make it through like you always do. But it’s okay to stop and have feelings about it.

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Cozy academia

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This full moon in Aquarius...

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Self-Care Challenge!

Today, I challenge you to do something productive that eases your stress.

Some options include:

A) Write a to-do list of what you want to do. You don't actually have to do it. This can be helpful if you aren't up to doing the tasks but it can help you organize your thoughts. (I personally find a list makes me feel more organized and makes it seem more doable. If there's a chance this might stress you out more, please don't do this.)

B) Take five minutes and tidy up a space you're in. Set a timer and go for 5 minutes. If you feel motivated to keep going beyond the timer or set a new one, by all means keep going. (Alternatively, you could de-clutter a "digital" area like your phone pictures, apps, people you're following etc.)

C) Complete a hygiene task if you need to like brushing your teeth, washing your face, or having a shower. I wrote a blog post here with tips for when hygiene is hard! If the big tasks don't seem possible, do what you can, whether it's splashing water on your face or even changing into fresh clothes.

D) Other. This could be anything specific to you. Maybe you have emails you need to respond to. Maybe you have an appointment you need to make. Pick something that completing will ease your stress and push through it. (FYI - this could include rest. Rest can be productive!)

Self-care is sometimes pushing ourselves to do things we don't want to do because the end result is that we feel a bit better, maybe even lighter somehow. It might seem impossible, but you can do this! And for what it's worth, I'm going to complete this challenge, and I'll post later today about what I did.

Feel free to share if you completed this challenge! You can share what you did or not. It's up to you. Feel free to post in the replies if you want some encouragement to do what you need to do. (Also feel free to offer encouragement!)

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A hard boundary of mine

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did you know amazon sells psychological torture devices

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Organize Your Life - Note Taking Edition

Hi friends! So with the school year approaching I have been looking for some new tips and tricks for writing and organizing my class materials. I have compiled a master note-taking system using videos I’ve seen on Youtube, tips I’ve gotten from friends, and techniques that I’ve used in the past. This system works great for me because, like everyone, I do a lot of things (school, work, volunteer..) and don’t have a lot of time. I find this to be the fastest way to take notes in class, effectively study from them, and keep them together so nothing is forgotten or misplaced. So let’s jump right in!…

Keep your tools handy. I have a pencil pouch that I carry with me in my school bag, but I still like to keep a few items stored in my binder for quick access just in case. I store a pen, a book of sticky notes and tabs, a small calculator, binder clips, and a 3-whole punch ruler in the front section of my binder.

Organize and store your notes and handouts. Having everything organized in one place will help you stay on track and make sure you don’t lose anything. I use dividers to split up my binder into 5 sections for my 5 classes, and then sticky tabs to sub-divide each class into useable sections (ex: class notes, lab notes, readings, and assignments). These sub-divisions change depending on the class and are easy to move around or add to throughout the term if I need.

Write your notes on your laptop. Now I realize this goes against what most people say about taking notes in class but hear me out. For me, writing notes on my laptop is the most efficient way to combine the information in the prof’s slides with the extra bits of information that is discussed in class. That way, when your class is over you have everything in one place. No need to go back and review your slides at all because everything is in your notes package. BUT, if you do happen to miss something or can’t keep up with the information, you can still go back to the slides after class and input what you missed without having to re-write or have super messy notes.

Print and review your notes within 24 hours. Now here’s why my laptop note taking technique works so well for me. I am still a very paper-and-pen kind of person so printing my notes really helps me study. After each class I print the notes for that day and review them (use a small font and single spacing to condense and save paper/ink). I use a highlighter to highlight the most important information for that day and a pencil to write in extra things that come to mind. Use one highlighter color for this throughout all of your classes, I use yellow for this step (you will see the reasoning behind this in the final step). Once your notes are printed and reviewed you can store them in the appropriate section of your binder for future reference.

Use your notes for exam prep. This saves me so much time I can’t even explain, but it is also highly effective. First I staple together all of the notes that pertain to an upcoming test I am studying for, then I go through the package and use sticky notes to write sample questions for myself. Don’t hold back here, write questions for everything. Every list, every important piece of information, everything. I put the sticky note on the page that has the answer and I highlight the answer in a different color than I did in the previous step (I usually use pink, because why not). Once you are done, you have an extremely thorough package of notes that you can use to quiz yourself, or your classmates!

I hope this was helpful for you guys, please like this post if you want to see more on how I organize my life, and how you can organize yours! <3 Vanessa

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my advice to young girls 

all boys are stupid. every. single. one. so stay cute and pay attention in class bc all u need is that diploma and those degrees 

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My magical box of alphabetized medical flash cards. Each card has the description, signs/symptoms, differentials diagnosis, and treatment for different pathologies and injuries that I needed to know for my EMT certification.

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Don't get sucked into the "if they really cared I wouldn't have to say something" spiral. No matter how close you are with someone, it's unfair to expect them to know things you haven't actually communicated.

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UHHHHH i feel so lonely