172 Days To Go

makes a to do list. gets too stressed to start on it before it’s waaaaay to late (ohno!!)

Well. Now I work at the university. And I'm really excited haha 😅

09.09

Spent the day with a new friend in the library (spending more time pouring over recent reads and planning a book club, rather than studying!)

day 74/100

gave a test today, it went alright, gonna get the rank tomorrow, let's see where we stand, the last few days have been mostly festivities so i haven't studied THAT well, but i'm glad i didn't loose touch completely, here goes the to-do for tomorrow though:

amines lecture + problem sheet

application of derivatives lecture (4hrs) + problem sheet

electrostatics notes revision + 30 problems

nlm 1hr rev lecture

short notes on aldehyde ketones and carboxylic acid derivatives

i will never regret trying

100 days of mental healthcare: day 63/100

I spent the whole day with a severe headache, probably caused by not drinking enough water yesterday. Today I didn't have much of a choice: i had to drink a lot of water because tomorrow I will undergo an intravenous iron replacement treatment and I need to be properly hydrated for the procedure.

I walked around my neighborhood today and was happy to see the flowering ipês, the birds singing and the elderly sunbathing on the street. I love living in a quiet neighborhood. I've always lived on a busy avenue and I'm happier now that I'm away from all this chaos (also, another benefit is that now I live close to a delicious pastel stand lol).

I was very busy this afternoon between work and some appointments. I had my first acupuncture session with a friend and I loved it! Her office is beautiful and we talked a lot. I'm already feeling better and she taught me a lot about Chinese medicine.

🌸: day 10/28

💧: 1,5 L

🏃🏻‍♀️: walking (30 min)

🏋🏻‍♀️: 🚫

📝: 🚫

🎧: one and only - exo (this song just melts my entire soul)

🎮: 🚫

📺: 🚫

📚: 🚫

🛑: 4 days pick-free

💊: took all my vitamins + acupuncture sesh (1h30)

This week I start a new semester and I'm not feeling it, at all. So if you're like me and need a little help to get through it, here's a list of things to keep in mind:

Organization is KEY

Blocking when you have classes and what's free time in a visual way is super helpful for figuring out how to plan your semester.

Another important thing is getting the sylabus for your courses so you know how to prioritize; plan realistic study sessions so you can stay on course as much as possible.

Remember to separate big tasks into smaller tasks not only so it's easier to organize but also because it's easier to feel accomplished and staying motivated :)

Be realistic with your goals and limitations

Knowing yourself is super important; plan according to what you know YOU can handle. Dedicate more time to things you struggle the most with, prioritize the harder subjects.

Don't forget that everyone has different limits, and don't compare yourself and your progress to others! Your own pace is the only thing that matters.

Take breaks and time for yourself

Remember not everything is about studying. If you use all your time and energy on school, it's easier to get burnt out. Dedicate time for yourself, take frecuent breaks between study sessions, clear your head with series o a book; I promise coming back to the material and concentrating will be so much easier.

Consult your professors

I cannot stress this enough: ASK. Ask about everything you didn't understand; ask them to explain something again; evacuate your doubts as often as you can, even if they seem silly. Professors usually have available office hours or emails where you can contact them, and they also apreciate a lot when it seems you are putting the effort.

Also! Asking questions and participating in class makes it easier for you to remember and absorb the information you're learning.

Study groups

I'm not the biggest fan of studying with other people, but sometimes it's super helpful knowing a few classmates whom which you can share and compare notes and doubts, motivation and frustrations. Revising with someone else can be useful to check what material you need to study more or test what you already studied.

Stay motivated

A pinterest moodboard, thematic playlists, searching for applications or fun facts about what you're studying, MAKING IT FUN, rewarding ourselves after every goal reached. It's super important to, again, not getting burnt out and losing the drive to finish the semester.

Your brain needs energy

Sometimes we forget how important eating and sleeping well is for academic performance.

Don't skip your meals! And have snacks laying around when you're studying. Eating or drinking something substantial every few hourse helps energize your brain so it can process what you're learning.

Resting enough hours is also essential to maximize the efficiency of studying. Sleeping well and plenty helps you concentrate better, retain information easier and think more clearly.

P e r s e v e r a n c e

Discipline is key to get the results we want, even if sometimes we have to sacrifice free time or more compelling activities. Stay on track, follow the plan and don't give up easily. Remember what you're doing it for.

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