areistotle:hey friends!! a lot of you ask me for tips on things all the time + this is just some rea
areistotle:hey friends!! a lot of you ask me for tips on things all the time + this is just some really good advice i’ve learnt throughout my years of being a student shared with you:revisionstudy frequently so when exams/tests come by you only need to revise your shorter notes [you will thank yourself later]i know it’s tedious but try to always do your homework [it’ll help you in the long run]do your readings before class, this will help you understand better!!use time wisely, for example study on the bus on the way to school [i really like doing this]teach yourself material by giving lessons to soft toys or maybe using actual tools found in your household [i like using this method particularly for biology especially with water]if you have to read to revise, read aloudrecord yourself to be able to listen later when on the bus or something [i like doing this with poetry]make sure to always get enough sleep, it’s not worth it losing sleep over studying! [also i find it better to wake up a little early to revise than sleep late]incense works wonders if you’re trying to calm yourself down whilst studyingkeep a hot beverage around when you’re studying + reward yourself by drinking a little bit of it when you want toget rid of distractions while you’re studying, put your phone on flight mode or leave it to charge somewhereif music doesn’t hinder your attention span, then listen to it whilst studying/doing homework [i suggest classical music/coffee shop noises/rain sounds] ~ [my spotify playlist // classical favourites // get ur studying on // flourishment]watch videos on a particular topic before you cover it in classif your syllabuses are available online, download them + print them outhave an organised desk, it helps you feel less stresseduse the pomodoro technique to studymake sure you have good lightingwork out past exam papers if they’re available to you, these are really good practice for your exam!talk to your teachers during their office hours if you need to, that’s what they’re there forif you’re too afraid to do the latter, send them an email when you need them!have different files for every subject to keep you organiseddon’t neglect any subject- just give them the time they need + prioritiseuse a planner/bullet journal to help you plan your weekschool stuffsmile at people, you have no idea how much it could brighten their day [plus your smile is great!!!]always keep a water bottle handymake your school lunch in the evening so you can sleep a bit more in the morning + not spend your money on school lunchesalways take your headphones + charger to school [if they’re allowed]keep some emergency money or something in your pencil case, you never know when you might need them!if you menstruate make sure to keep a bag with stuff for when you’re menstruating [if not for you, maybe your friends may need something too]take naps on the bus if the journey is long [make sure you don’t sleep + end up on the other side of the city/country]if you have free lessons, utilise them! do your work at school if it can be done there so you are able to study/relax at home!always take a book with you to school just in case you ever get boredgo to a guidance counselour if you need one [they can help with practically anything you may need!] go to private tutoring lessons if you need them/can afford thempersonal lifetake pictures, lots of them!!! not just for instagram or something, they’re actually a really great memorydon’t forget to visit your relatives every now and thenwatch the news/read articles to help you stay in touch with the real worlddon’t worry so much about social media honestly from experience, it’s trivial anyway. indulge yourself in the real world + spend time with family and friends!!don’t compare yourself to others, you’re not them + they are not you!try to get some exercise done, even if it’s just using the stairs instead of a lift or dancing around in your roomalways keep yourself hydratedremember to take a day off once a week, it’ll help you avoid burnouteat fruits/nuts as a snack!! + my masterpostsnotes, studying, and self-study resourcesself-study resourcessuppliesigcse resourcesimproving your handwritinghow to studyblrliterature masterpostorganisationaesthetically pleasing notesannotatingstudying a foreign languagereally great appsmathcollege + unimotivationbiologyspace!!!!chemistryphysicssummary writingthe discursive/argumentative essaythe narrative essay + the descriptive essaythe ultimate english masterpost!!stress relief+ morethese are all practically all the tips i can remember!! i hope they help a lot of you out <3 good luck with school -helena xx -- source link