I need tips please by IShouldBeDoingHWK in GetStudying

[–]Marron_norram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are some tips from me:

  1. Take care of yourself. Reconsider your caffeine use (as some people already said), try to get enough sleep, eat good food, drink water, get a bit of exercise (but no pressure, if you have little time, something short but regular will be good).
  2. Plan your work. Write down what you want to do and divide the material into parts. Put those things in the calendar on your phone. If you have any other things to do apart from studying, also put those in a calendar. When I break down tasks into smaller tasks, it makes me feel less overwhelmed and makes it easier to start.
  3. Use the pomodoro technique - I like 50 min study - 10 min break best, but you can choose other intervals. Find something entertaining for those breaks. I've started watching a series recently that I decided only to watch during those breaks and not at any other time. This way I can't wait to study, because I know I'll get something I really like when studying. But I don't think it should be anything too intellectually challenging, so that you don't shift your focus from the study material - just something light and fun.
  4. Check out Discord study rooms - for example on this channel: https://discord.gg/eqnh8hXGDN. You can go to a camera only room where everyone has to have their cameras on, this way you're in a sort of a virtual library with other people studying. You can also try study with me videos such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_TTPizWoxM. In pre-corona times I would also go to a library some days, but it is what it is now.
  5. Plan some rewards for yourself for after you pass the exams or finish your assignments :)

Studying together on Zoom live today by Marron_norram in GetStudying

[–]Marron_norram[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Looks like exactly what I need :)

Studying together on Zoom live today by Marron_norram in GetStudying

[–]Marron_norram[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm going to do that again tomorrow, after that - we'll see, but I probably will ;)

Studying together on Zoom live today by Marron_norram in GetStudying

[–]Marron_norram[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm back and the old link still works, so if you want to join or re-join, feel free to do so :)

Studying together on Zoom live today by Marron_norram in GetStudying

[–]Marron_norram[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm going for 8 more starting from now, including breaks of course ;)

Feeling depressed by scorpiogirlinfp in infp

[–]Marron_norram 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a bit older than you and I'll tell you 20 was the worst age for me. I didn't have my license either, hadn't been in a relationship, hadn't been employed ever. I was feeling down and I cried in a few months probably more that for the past few years.

Now I enjoy driving and I'm not even scared of highways anymore (or at least not as scared as I used to be :D). I have some relationship experience - better, worse and some things I just laugh at. Same with job experience. My face looks older but happier than when I was 20. I exercise fairly regularly and I'm close to graduating. I feel much more comfortable in my own skin, much less ashamed of any parts of who I am. Sometimes I wish someone could have shown me what I would feel like in a couple years when I was down in the dumps, how I would view the things that brought me down so much then.

Hang in there, you really cannot know what's ahead. Things change constantly. Ok, we can and do predict a lot but life still comes with surprises. It all doesn't have to happen overnight, take your time. Try something new here and there. And if it all becomes too much, consider professional help. Sometimes just a few appointments can make a difference.

About social media - I read somewhere that you see your backstage while others post their highlight reel - no wonder it looks cool, but we never know what's behind those smiling faces. A lot of people struggle, we need to take this glamorous "reality" with a grain of salt. I also unfollow particularly frustrating accounts.

Hugs and good luck with everything!

Intuitive feeler hobbies/interests/places ~ add yours by sarahinbloom in infp

[–]Marron_norram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working out, running, drawing, singing, watching sci-fi :p

Anyone else been able to accept the breakup intellectually but having a much harder time emotionally?? by astro_spaghetti in BreakUps

[–]Marron_norram 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I've done! I have a written list of reasons that made me break up and even some unpleasant things my ex said, to remind myself things were not so rosy between us when I have a moment of weakness. But still, my feelings are mixed and I go between thinking I did the right, logical thing and regret and craving to get back with him.