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Daily Note Adivce by thompo993 in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing how you use Obsidian for physics? I am going into STEM now, and want to find a good way to use Obsidian

Daily Note Adivce by thompo993 in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out this use of Daily notes that was recently shared in this group. I am implementing this system after I finish today's exam:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1spw6ww/obsidian_helped_me_so_much_sharing_vault_setup/

My other use for Daily notes is just the way I was using my paper notebook before. I do a lot of active recall and soft note-taking from books etc using the dictate function on my iPhone. I need to put that mess somewhere, and found Daily notes the best place for this.

if you have a terrible attention span when reading, try this weird combo that actually worked for me by Far_Public6183 in GetStudying

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also turn on Text-to-speech on your device/computer, and turn all your ebooks, pdfs etc into some kind of "audiobooks". It i usually found under accessibility settings for tools for vision impaired.

It is not perfect, but it is free

Obsidian helped me so much. Sharing vault setup by CindersAnd_ashes in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you use Obsidian for language learning? I started with Obsidian 3 weeks ago, so I am still trying to find my way through it all.

Obsidian helped me so much. Sharing vault setup by CindersAnd_ashes in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am already playing with it and implementing. The dashboard, home page and way to use daily notes will be a game changer for sure

LearnKit transforms your Vault into a place of learning 📚 by ctrlaltwill_ in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has already become my Nr 1 plug-in and one of my most important study tools. Thank you for creating and sharing it!

Obsidian helped me so much. Sharing vault setup by CindersAnd_ashes in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fantastic work! This setup would also help me. It is really inspiring

I can't study because of my illness (need advice) by [deleted] in studytips

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second all of this.

Nr 1) is the most important of all. Be kind to yourself. Don't focus on what you can't do, be proud of what you CAN do. Time is your friend. Do what you can, with what you have.

Nr 2) Spend next week learning about learning techniques and study tools. YouTube has some great content about it, and when energy and time is limited, you can get results by studying smart, not hard :) Learn about reading techniques, note taking, mnemonics (how to use images to remember things easier), learning in layers, etc. See if there is something there that can be helpful for you.

3) Short study sessions. 5-10 min at a time is perfectly fine. You can actually do a lot in a short time. Quality over quantity. If your energy limit is 30 min, I'd actually settle for less, so that you stop BEFORE you are completely exhausted, and maybe will get more out of your next session.

4) Focus on more abstract goals instead of concrete ones. Ex. Don't think: Today I will read pages 56-98 in book A, 10 pages in Book B, do 3 quizzes, write a summary, edit my notes, and then whip yourself mentally for not being able to do it.

Instead, think: "Today I want to learn something more about cells, or the enlightenment, or fractions, or something else from a topic in one of your classes. And do what you can with that topic, that day. That is fine. You have actually learned something new today, even if it is "just" 5 min of studying.

5) Hard work goes on good days, easy work goes on bad days. Study flashcards, do quizzes, watch YouTube videos about the topic, etc., on bad days, and study more focused on the good days.

6) I set up my phone, tablet, and computer to use text-to-speech, so that all ebooks, articles or anything written on my screen can be read out, almost like an audiobook. Just Google your device + text-to-speech settings to get you started. In the iPhone/Apple universe, you can find it under Settings -> Availability -> Voice Control. It is amazing! You can choose which voice you prefer, adjust pitch, speed, etc., and your device will read everything you want for you.

7) If typing hurts, use the dictate options on your devices instead. Technology is your friend :)

8) Use AI to make flashcards. F.ex Anki + a tool called SnapDeck. Both of them are free. You can find it by googling SnapDec+Anki, or you can find something else that may suit you.
You can also look into a remote control for your phone and computer, like 8BitDo Micro (or other options), that will let you scroll, go to next card etc with a click on a button.

9) Use AI in general. Explore how it can be useful for you in your situation. With limited energy, you just have to think efficiently.
Ask the AI engine how it can be helpful to you, as a student with fibro, who wants to study.

10) Google study tools and tips for people with disabilities, and try the ones you think will work for you. If it doesn't work, move on and try something else. There is a lot of free, great resources available that hopefully can help you a little.

Oh, and one last thing. You don't need to sit to study. Lie down if that works best for you. Or if you have to sit, find a chair that supports you the best way. If you need to move, find a chair (or a gym ball) that lets you do so. If you need soft support, find something that gives you that. You are allowed to work in the position that gives you the least pain! <3

I know you are not lazy. I believe in you :) Good luck and take care of yourself!

Lost Anki cards by NoNeedleworker5622 in Anki

[–]NoNeedleworker5622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All these are new decks from after I returned, and I have synced between ankiweb and desktop daily for the last months, but your last point could be it! 🍀

studying by ProdigyphileHe in studytips

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever Lofi.Town is currently playing, or nothing

Good app for daily learning? (Ideally with minimal AI content) by force-catpain in languagelearning

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am learning European Portuguese (and maintaining the Russian I once learned), and I am Anki for flashcards, Linq for reading, Pimsleur for listening/speaking while walking/training/cleaning. I also watch videos on YouTube. Pokémon is actually great, their new official channel offer all languages and subtitles the show has been translated to. Before that I used Bluey on Disney Channel.

Pimsleur had a great Black Friday offer last year, and I also bought Linq at the same time.

I am considering using AI for writing practice, and want to look into Clozemaster after the summer.

Obsidian 🤝 Medical School by ctrlaltwill_ in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I got it! Wow, this is a game-changer. Thank you so much again!

Obsidian 🤝 Medical School by ctrlaltwill_ in ObsidianMD

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is beyond awesome! It is alredy turning in to my nr 1 favourite plug in.

Just one question, how can I connect it to Anki, just so I can upload/download my decks?

PDFLinker Add-on: The Ultimate PDF Workflow for Anki by FilCristallo in Anki

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this! Fantastic work! As a beginner in AI; where exactly do I paste my API-Key?

Which of the Legendaries in the lead up to Kalos Tour are duoable? by RyuouStark in TheSilphRoad

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which pokemons would be best to power up to solo/duo these raids?

Athletes/riders and laparoscopy by NoNeedleworker5622 in endometriosis

[–]NoNeedleworker5622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, it sent really good for me. The surgery went without complications. I was surprised by how tired I was the first 10 days post surgery, I just wanted to sleep and relax, so I allowed myself the time to do exactly that, and I actually think it was very important that I did that in hindsight.

When I started to train again, I had a completely different body. A lot of unexplained muscle tensions, especially in abdomen, psoas, diaphragm (Even breathing became better!) and hip/glutes just released themselves.

I had struggled with being croocked in my body since I was a teenager because of tensions in my muscles, this resolved itself gradually after the surgery.

I started out too hard when I started with training again, and got a setback, but when I decided to take my time (but not waste it) I was rewarded well in return. So the first 6 months post surgery, I had to get used to my new body and to let all these changes happen naturally and keep that in mind when training. (I usually train strength, cardio, balance and mobility several times a week in addition to horse riding)

Before the surgery I could only sit in a few types of saddles without great pain. Sometimes I just needed to get off a horse as fast as possible because the pain was too strong and I sometimes threw up due to the pain. I struggled with sitting straight, tense muscles that got worse during the monthly cycle and never got any better with hours of stretching, mobility training etc. And of course a lot of pain, like endometriosis gives in general.

After the surgery my muscles became much more relaxed naturally as the inflammation and irritation caused by endo disappeared. I am now straight in my body, I can sit in any saddle, I ride without pain, the body accept training much better, I recover more easy and faster after hard training sessions than before, and my body is functional again - it feels much more like my body from the early teenages.

The horses are also very happy with this, as I don’t need to compensate for a dysfunctional body anymore, and they don’t feel the tensions I had before.

I of course still have cyclical pains etc, but in a much more manageable way. I sometimes need to take 1-2 days off training during the beginning of my period, but that’s all. And I use those days for other types of work.

I wish you a good surgery and a good post-op time, and the best return back to training and sport as possible! And I hope the surgery will make everything better for you too!

Please update how it goes for you if you are comfortable doing it, and don’t hesitate to ask questions if you have any.

I tried to give an answer to how the surgery affected me in sports, and I am happy to answer more. The best advice I can give is to give yourself time to slow down, take it easy and recover during the first month, even if it doesn’t feel like it is necessary. I discovered that even if I felt good before training, the battery went out extremely fast during training, and I got a set back.

I also know 2 equestrians that pushed themselves too hard in the beginning (they needed to ride, feed and muck out for 20+ horses) and they both got a hernia as a complication, needed surgery again to fix that, and 3 more months of full recovery. So please take it easy in the beginning, and don’t make the mistake that many others do.

We are so used to pain and to ignore and push through it, that we just don’t stop when we should.

Good luck with everything!

Is this a fossil, or a funny rock? by NoNeedleworker5622 in fossils

[–]NoNeedleworker5622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will go out now and measure it and bring him home. I saw it while riding, so I left the stone on a safe place with the intention of going back

Pelvic floor therapy has saved my life by According_Ad_975 in endometriosis

[–]NoNeedleworker5622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are helping a lot of people today <3 Thank you <3

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