hihii can you recommend me some psychological horror books? that have a twist plot at the end or something near that? thanks! (also we can be friends if you want to) <3
hi omgg, yay a book lover <33 ive only read a handful so here they are:
the silent patient - alex michaelides (def for a plot twist)
iβm thinking of ending things - iain reid
sharp objects - gillian flynn
the woman in the window - a.j finn
~ Spoil yourself with the most precious and beautiful things. It doesn't have to be expensive. Simply things that make your heart flutter with peace and joy...~
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How do you use your pretty privilege to your advantage?
Honestly? The biggest advantage is just how life plays out on a day to day basis. The benefits I get by just existing that others arenβt awarded no matter how nice or hardworking they are. It sounds bad, but...we live in a society.
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itβs all so quiet
I have been collecting my favorite quotes for the past few years now. Many of these have gotten me through tough classes, long study nights, and reminded me to work hard for what I want most in life. Save this post and read it when you need it. But keep in mind, reading motivational quotes wonβt get your work done. It only inspires a spark of motivation. You have to actually do the work afterwards too.
If opportunity doesnβt knock, build a door (Milton Berle)
Think about exactly what you donβt want and then do the direct opposite
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing itΒ
Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs (Farrah Gray)
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds (Gordon B. Hinckley)
Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming (John Wooden)
80% of success is just showing up
If you do what youβve always done, youβll get what youβve always gotten (Tony Robbins)
Many of lifeβs failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up (Thomas Edison)
If you really want the key to success, start by doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing (Brad Szollose)
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough (Og Mandino)
The question isnβt who is going to let me; itβs who is going to stop me (Ayn Rand)
It is never too late to be what you might have been (George Eliot)
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week (George Patton)
The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out (Robert Collier)
Donβt judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant (Robert Louis Stevenson)
Either you run the day or the day runs you (Jim Rohn)
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.)
Life isnβt about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself (George Bernard Shaw)
I attribute my success to this β I never gave or took any excuse (Florence Nightingale)Β
You canβt build a reputation on what you are going to do (Henry Ford)
Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil (J. Paul Getty)
Success is dependent on effort (Sophocles)
Change your life today. Donβt gamble on the future, act now, without delay (Simone de Beauvoir)
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure (Confucius)
You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead (George Lucas)
Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day (Jim Rohn)
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop (Confucius)
Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habitΒ
Commitment is staying true to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in had left.Β
Donβt ask whatβs the least you can do to be good. Ask whatβs the most you can bare to be great.Β
Ask yourself if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.Β
Donβt study until you get it right. Study until you canβt get it wrong.Β
Get up early enough to set your intentions for the day in stone. A good morning is the beginning of a successful day. You are capable of everything you want to do today. You are strong, secure and able to achieve. There is no task too hard when you believe in every ability you hold, you are determined to hit every goal. Do not give up on yourself.
Every positive change in your life begins with a clear, unequivocal decision that you are going to either do something or stop doing something.
Hard work will never betray you.
Aggressive goals require aggressive work ethic.Β
The best way for you to predict your future is to create it (Abraham Lincoln)
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing (Walt Disney)
The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment (William Arthur Ward)Β
You need to understand that studying requires extensive training. Study habits, amount of sleep, timing. Therefore, you should see it as a sport. In order to get better you need to repeat and practice. Your brain needs to be recited all this information for long term memory. Itβs a hard process, I know, but trust me youβll get there.
You get what you work for
You wonβt have this day again, so make it count.
Elle Woods is my absolute favorite female film character of all time. There has never been a single character that I have related to more or who has inspired me like she has. I post a lot about my love of school and the 8-12 hour study days I frequently partake in, which lead to @awesomefitgirlstuff asking for some study motivation. I figured, why not use the queen of beauty and brains as a perfect model for the topic? Without further ado, here are a few tips on how to study like Elle Woods ππππ
You do not know everything. No one does. One of the most honest and courageous things we as humans can do is to admit that we are lacking knowledge and seek help from others. People want to help! They want you to succeed! If you need help studying, ask for help. If you need a better explanation, ask for help. If you need to see an example or two, ask for help. You have friends, you have classmates, you have teachers, and you have the internet. Help is there. Use it. Seek help as often as you need it. Even if it takes a village, who cares? As long as you end up knowing the material confidently and independently, it doesnβt matter how many sources or methods of assistance it took for you to get there. The results are whatβs important.
Some people feel personally attacked when they see others putting in hard work to achieve their goals. Sometimes itβs jealousy, sometimes itβs a feeling that their position is being threatened, and sometimes theyβre just afraid of losing you when you reach a new level. No matter what the reason is, you canβt let it stop you from pursuing your academic endeavors. Firstly, you canβt take it personally. Just let it go in one ear and out the other. Secondly, you must keep in mind that if you bend to their naysaying, you are letting your dream life slip away. Thatβs certainly not a good idea. Unfortunately, you may have to disappoint a few people on your way to the top. Just keep your nose in the books, forgive those who have malice towards you because of it, and study study study.
Just because you are making studying your top priority doesnβt mean it has to be your only priority. Donβt let your personal grooming slip or use school as an excuse to forgo your beauty routine. You can still make time for nail appointments, hair treatments, a bit of shopping, and putting together cute outfits even when you are deep into your toughest semesters. Plus, it will make you feel better! When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, your performance is good. Nothing beats a nice hot bubble bath after a satisfying day of answering every single flashcard correctly. Typing up a 10 page essay is a lot more fun when you have the sound of your new manicure click clacking as a soundtrack.
Exercise is very beneficial to our ability to use our brains so intensely for long periods of time. Make sure you stay sharp, stay fit, and stay active. Youβre gonna really appreciate the extra movement when it gets to a point where youβre spending 10 hours at a desk everyday. And like the I said about beauty, you wonβt want to use studying as an excuse to let your fitness goals crumble. Even a 30 minute workout will lead to big results in your studying and keep you on track. Not to mention, exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people donβt kill their husbands. They just donβt!
Do you think I study all day and night with just the hope that I will get good grades and a mastery of my skills? No!! I already know that a perfect score is in my future. I already know that high salary job opportunities are waiting on me. I already know that success belongs to me. I just have to go take it. You must have 100% faith that excellence is in your future. You canβt doubt yourself for one second. This is no time for humility. Set your goals high and be confident that you will reach them with hard work and diligence. You can achieve it.
Being known for your insane work ethic is such an honor. It means youβre putting in so much effort that no one can deny it or ignore it. You must be dedicated to your studies. You must be passionate about mastering the material. You must have a true craving for knowledge. You have to put in long hours day after day after day. You will earn the top spot in your class because youβre putting in top spot work ethic. You will receive an A+ on your exams because youβre putting in A+ work ethic. Make such a large gap that no one can even come close to you. If a survey is conducted where they ask your classmates, βwho studies the hardest?β, make sure that youβre the uncontested #1 champ. Be the shining example. Be the one they aspire to emulate.
To be a master of your field, you need to study like one. You canβt βkindaβ know. You canβt βmostlyβ know. You need to be 100% sure that you have the right answer. When you perfectly understand the material and can easily teach it to others. When thereβs no chance of you getting the wrong answer. Thatβs when youβre done studying. Strive for excellence, not to just βpassβ. Remember that a perfect score is absolutely possible.
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