How I got better grades significantly because I transformed a complete 300 pages textbook in 13 pages (visual learner)
On the following picture, youâve got a complete textbook before your eyes. On 13 pages. Yes.
The thing that saved me everytime was this: âKnow the structure of the textbook and know the textbookâ. It can also be about lessons, but I know a lot of people work with textbooks.
(I did it from 5:30am to 19pm with only 2 hours of sleep because my second finals are in one week, so please donât be mad about my handwriting)
âA new method? I already have one.â I know we all have our methods. If you like yours and have the results your want, thatâs good, keep doing it! But if youâre searching for a new one or like to improve your learning skills, and if youâre a visual learner, I suggest you take a look at mine!
Best thing that can happen to you: youâll see a different way of doing things and it can be what you were looking for!
Worst thing that can happen to you: this method is not for you but it made you see things differently, or you still learned something different, or it had the motivation you needed today. Itâs not wated time if it didnât work for you! Note besides: I bet you understood that I donât like regretting something. Regret is just a weight that I donât need. Instead, I try to take the best of everything that I could be regretting and turn it into a positive thing (I wonât do this again, Iâll do things differently, I discovered something).
The structure of my post:
First, Iâll be talking about this method that I recommand for visual learners,
Then, Iâll be showing you why this method works for me.
Finally, Iâll be talking about how I discovered this method (before I was so done with millions of flashcards, I got inspired by my teachers).
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READING TIME: 6.4 minutesÂ
Triumphant music playing. A wild Nandini jumps in front of the green-screen, donning a red cape, and strikes a Superman pose but is blinded by about a hundred ring lights being switched on.
âAndrew, MUST you ruin my cameos?â
The redhead cameraman rolls his eyes and defends himself, âLighting is everything.â Nandini clicks her tongue, shields her eyes with the cape (yes, sheâs now Red Riding Hood) and puts on an equally blinding smile towards the camera.
âWelcome to the Conquerorsâ Causerie Podcast Station! Today, Iâm SET to solve every studentâs mystery: productivity after school. So, if youâll please, conquerors, put on that pirate hat (because sheâs indecisive and now wants to be Captain Hook), and tune that rusty radio to our channel. Letâs SAIL!â
*The wild Nandini hops onto a chair and brandishes the cape like a sword* AHOY MATEY! ALL FORWARD!
NOTE!
This is a complete system. Though it has worked tremendously well for me, it may not for you. I suggest trying this for a week, noting difficulties, and tuning the system accordingly for the future.
Since each step has been patiently explained, some of y'all might get lost in admiring the quality. For better educational retainment, Iâve included a summary of the system at the end.
Feel free to reply with ideas on improving this structure! Passengers of the Conqeranic (this ship ainât sinking though) are always looking to better themselves!
⥠⨠Lastly, about my taglist: I tag readers at the end of every article now, so they get notified when I upload (because Tumblr killed links). Detailsâif you wanna be includedâare in the End Card.
Step ONE: Make a ONE TASK To-do at School.
Before getting home, decide on ONE task to work on. No, DONâT plan your entire schedule out. Thatâll become a consuming task, and our mission here is to make this system as easy as possible for it to stick.
Get yourself one starting pointâ whether itâs a high-priority task (upcoming deadlines, assignments due tomorrow) OR a low-priority one (homework from your favourite subject, skimming couple pages of a novel). For me, itâs the commitment to write 2 paras for the latest article Iâm planning. It ainât school related, I admit, but itâs high-priority work for me, so it counts. For you, perhaps itâll be to knock 5 problems off the weekly statistics problem set or finish 7 pages of reading for an upcoming lectureâ everything works!
Whatever is it is, here are the two criterias:
Make it SPECIFIC (2 paragraphs, 5 problems, etc.)
Something that lasts 20-30 mins, because y'all will kill me if this torture goes on any longer.
Step TWO: Start When You Get Home.
THIS is where everyone goes wrong. You CANNOT let yourself slack when you get home. For the system to be a success, this is key! The star on the X-Mas tree! The daddy cherry on the daddy pie! (Edit: we need therapy. I know, sex therapy?? ⌠yes Iâm leaving)
If you need to, mentally prepare yourself for 30 mins of work as youâre coming back home. Just ½ an hour! You wonât die if you donât eat or shower immediately, but your productivity sure will.
Soldier, understand. Hereâs why: When youâre back home from school, youâre at your weakest. Temptation levels are at an all-time high and your brainâs like âUm HELLO CHILD? We already did 8 hours of shit school, time for vacation.â If you can overcome this, everything else will be smooth. Just do half an hour of work!
DONâT let yourself slack. Am I being a parental disaster here? Maybe. But just trust me, kiddos, and buckle up for one pomodoro session.
Step THREE: Bare Necessities
(I made a pun!) 30 mins of work doneâthe foundation for todayâs success now laidâyouâre allowed a nice 45 min chunk to indulge in the following 3 necessities, GO:
Shower!
Eat food!
Make a full to-do!
Fair warning: This ainât fun time, so stop reading that smut in the bathroom. The aim of this quarter is to refresh & prime yourself for the marathon of hustle coming up (âcourse itâs coming, why you surprised honey, this is team conquer) and not slack and fall into a rut. So dare I say it: WiFi isnât allowed.
I sympathize with the entire population of Gen-Z wailing and unsubscribing, so hereâs an alternative to protect your productivityâ Switch off the WiFi. But keep a 20 min YouTube video and your favourite playlists downloaded. Use that instead.
Now quick, the clockâs ticking!
#1 Shower, repeat affirmations and twerk your booty while youâre at it.
#2 Eat food (and watch the downloaded video), preferably something healthy, and get right back to your Slay Station (sorry, âdeskâ made me yawn).
#3 Lastly, schedule your day. Take 15 mins and plan out the next few work hours with exactly what youâve gotta do.
Thatâs the studentâs version of Eat, Pray, Love. (⌠when you plug self-help books for free, WHERE ARE MY SPONSORS)
Step FOUR: Soldier, Begin the March!
Now, warrior! Youâve must sit down at your desk, and face your biggest fears. Invest the next 2 hours in getting high quality, high priority work crossed off. For me, this usually turns out to be readings, prepping for upcoming exams and doing maths (Iâm trying to turn math into a habit this year, and this turns out to be the perfect time to work without distractions).
Couple restrictions: (I know y'all wanna suffocate me with a smelly sock)
No WiFi. Thereâs no way youâre gonna get deep work done with you changing playlists every 5 mins, answering texts and fighting the urge to watch Netflix.
Work in chunks of 30-45 mins. In your breaks, move, read a physical book, draft a bit of an article on an offline notepad or watch a downloaded video.
Perhaps keep a mug of coffee nearby. Personally, I become a sloth during the afternoons (science, mom, itâs called an afternoon slump) and itâs an actual struggle to not fall asleep for the next 84 hours.
Step FIVE: Take A Mid-evening Break.
Youâve earned a major break! And so have I, because Iâm writing this during mine! (Nobody cares but Iâmma brag anyway.) Most folks prefer a lunch break, but please allow me to introduceâ the Mid-Evening Break.
Here are the guidelines for a mid-evening break:
+ Allocate an entire hour (or 1½ hour, depending on how accomplished you feel).
+ Couple productive things to do, which mightâve slipped off your schedule due to an accumulation of work:
Drink a cup of tea and listen to a podcast. (I recommend Harry Potter and the Sacred texts, for itâs easy to digest and very entertaining)
Exercise! If youâre new to it, just throw in a couple squats, push-ups, mountain climbers etc, or just some stretching. Move that bod, amigo.
Read! When was the last time you read for fun? This is also a prime time to read valuable nonfiction, if you enjoy reading it.
+ Some fun things to do, to rejuvenate:
Watch videos from your Watch Later. If you let yourself scroll through cat video recommendations, youâre 10x more likely to start bingeing on meaningless crap. Your Watch Later hopefully has better videos, and that ish has been in the dust for ages anyway.
Plan out your next meal, and get yourself a snack!
Reply to messages/asks or talk to a friend.
Watch ONE Netflix episode. Harness that non-existent self-control, frendo.
Personal Example: Most days, I start off by writing a bit of a post, throw in a quick workout, and watch a few videos. Iâll end with checking socials and maybe replying to some messages.
Step SIX: Rinse and Repeat.
Round two! Obviously, donât overworking yourself, but working on lighter projects for 1-2 hours after the break sounds cool. These include getting started on upcoming projects, working on a hobby, learning a skill, getting future readings for lectures done. Again, work in chunks, and take breaks as and when required.
Remember to stop working at a decent time, then go enjoy your entertainment without guilt! Also get to bed reasonably soon! Be kind, do good!
ALTERNATIVE:
If youâre not used to working in a strict schedule like this, which follows work work work (Riri be thriving), begin by following this for just one day per week (follow your current routine for the rest of it) and continue building on it.
This one helps me get enormous amounts of shit done, but it can get a bit extreme. Listen to yourself, and tune this accordingly. (For instance, when Iâm exhausted, Iâll take my mid-evening break a bit earlier than usual to not die. Listen. To. Yourself.)
For Those Keeping Minutes, Hereâs The Recap:
As youâre going back home, pick one task to start work on.
When you get back home, start work on it immediately. Spend just 20-30 mins on the taskâ creating your foundation for success.
Take 45 mins to do the three necessities next: shower, eat, and plan.
Hustle time! Focus, get deep work done. Knock down an essay, prep for an examâ work without distractions, and keep coffee near to fight the afternoon slump.
2 hrs later, take a mid-evening break! Youâre finally allowed to use the WiFi! For the next hour, do whatever rejuvenates you. We stan healthy living.
Round two! Work for 2-3 hours again, this time on comparatively lighter projects (or that dreaded homework youâve been procrastinating on, yikes)
Once youâre done, live your life! Party! Watch a movie! Dance, shake your booty! Brush yo teeth and get to bed on time.
:) Thanks for joining the Conquerorsâ Causerie Podcast! Try this outâ and lemme know how it goes, #team conquer, ayo. Productivity is a routine, it doesnât magically happen one sunny day. So give this shit a try!
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Hello! So y'all know that Tumblr killed links a while ago. This change has been WILDLY frustrating for me, because as much as Iâve tried, I simply canât cut out my links, for credit, plugging & other reasons.
Iâve now decided to directly tag my readers at the bottom of an article, so that they get notified when I upload a new post. (Donât know how many of y'all have notifs for my blog, but turn them off lmao, I shitpost a lot)
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a big sisterâs college tips
wait until after syllabus week to buy your textbooks. they might not be required. itâll save you moneyÂ
prioritize your classes by number of credit hours. more credit hours = bigger impact on your GPA. sometimes thereâs not enough study time to go around Â
if you wanna dress up for class, dress up for class. if you wanna pull up in the sweatshirt you wore yesterday, thatâs okay tooÂ
locate your classes before they start, so you donât get lost on the first day. check and see if your college has an app of some sort with a campus map!Â
old exams are more valuable than life itself Â
set your class schedule as your home screen until youâve got it downÂ
Chegg.com. youâre welcomeÂ
carry a sweatshirt. it may be 100 degrees outside but chances are itâs 30 degrees in your lecture hall Â
keep your syllabi Â
write things down!! planner, phone, laptop, etc. Â
sit in the front. go up and introduce yourself to your professor after the first day, say youâre looking forward to the class. build a relationship! Professors do not round grades for students they donât at least recognizeÂ
bring your chargers with you everywhereÂ
sometimes itâs easier to wake up early and study for an exam than stay up late the night before Â
shower shoes. have you ever heard of toe fungusÂ
the dorms are bad BUT you will get through it (and make friends while doing it)Â
thereâs no such thing as a condom that doesnât fit  Â
every time you skip class it costs you money. go to class. (unless you are dying or have no other time to finish something for another class)
your mental health is important. college can be overwhelming. know your limits. seek help if you need it.Â
sometimes if you go to your professorâs office hours and ask questions a day or two before an exam they will steer you towards information that will be coveredÂ
find your study space. the library is your friend Â
parking is a bitch and a halfÂ
itâs okay to miss your parents. call them. (they miss you too)Â
talk to your advisor!!! let them advise you!!!
donât study yourself into the ground. after college youâre a real life adult - enjoy college while it lasts. go out, make friends, if you drink, do so responsibly. uber exists for this very reasonÂ
keep an eye on your drink at all timesÂ
donât feel pressured to go out and drink because college. itâs not for everybody Â
on a related note: pedialyte is your friend Â
donât be afraid to drop a class that doesnât fit you, but talk to your advisor firstÂ
chances are youâre paying a lot of money to be where you are. party if you wanna, but do not let it interfere with your grades. Â
youâre gonna get a lot of free stuff. take advantageÂ
if you can handle it with your class load, get a job. itâs a good way to make friends.Â
itâs okay to change your major. really!Â
first semester is easier if you get involved with something!! Â
there will be weeks when you have nothing due, and then there will be weeks when you have 5 exams 14 assignments and 2 papers due all at once. take advantage of down time. work ahead!! make life easier for your future self Â
carry a water bottle Â
exercise will not only help avoid the freshman 15 but also make you feel better Â
itâs okay if youâre not best friends with your roommateÂ
communicate if they are doing something that annoys you Â
keep your dorm clean. the only thing worse than a tiny space is a messy oneÂ
buy an umbrella
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