When Will It Be “You’re So Skinny!” Instead Of “No You’re Not Fat”

ESSAY WRITING 101: HOW TO GET A FIRST/A* IN ANY ESSAY

I’ve been preparing to start my masters after a one-year break from academia, so I’m a little apprehensive about getting into essay writing again. I found a great resource on my University’s website, giving a universal guide to writing a First Class essay. If you’re about to start your first year at uni, want a refresher, or are taking essay-based classes at your high school, this is the post for you!

C O M P R E H E N S I O N

Use a wide range of relevant sources, well understood and fully appreciated.

What do I need to do?

Read beyond the recommended reading given to you or the textbook in class. Can you explain what you’ve read to someone who isn’t studying your course - if not, do you really understand it?   

C R I T I Q U E

Ability to set sources and view points in context and evaluate contributions. Methodological awareness and theoretical appreciation.

What do I need to do?

I posted here about the WHAT-HOW-WHY paragraph structure. The critique is your WHY. WHY is the source written in that way? What was the context of the time or geographical location where it was written? Can either have impacted the writing? What are the limitations to the source - have they avoided discussing something that you believe vital to their argument? Critical thinking is the key to obtaining the highest marks in an essay.

A N A L Y S I S

Excellent answer to the question. Locates suitable concepts and makes a comprehensive assessment of issues involved. Understands the relevant theories and applies them to answering the question.

What do I need to do?

Answer the question. It seems silly but answer the question. What are you actually being asked to talk about, and are there any limiting factors (e.g. a specific time period)? Make sure that everything you’re saying is relevant to the question. If you’re anything like me, going off on a tangent is second nature. A good tip is to read your essay aloud to yourself - if you can sense you’re waffling on about something, then cut it out. 

P R E S E N T A T I O N

Well structured and planned. Clear, articulate style (good spelling, grammar, and syntax.) Proper referencing and bibliography. Confident presentation and appropriate length.

What do I need to do?

Plan plan plan. I never really understood the importance of proper essay planning before I got to University, but it really cannot be emphasised enough. Try and plan in a cyclical sense, taking a thematic approach to your writing and ensuring your main thesis argument is clear throughout your writing. It can be good to break one large essay into 2 or 3 smaller ones, but make sure that they are well connected and don’t read in a disjointed manner. Linking your introduction and conclusion can be an excellent way to ensure that your essay reads fluidly. Another top tip for writing a conclusion is to point your reader to further reading in the area you’re writing about - this helps to place your work as part of the academic conversation on the topic.

rules for getting back on track 7/11

⭐️No more than 1200 cal a day (reduce each month)

⭐️Don’t eat at work (only food from home)

⭐️Don’t eat bread

⭐️Don’t drink milk (only almond/coconut)

⭐️Don’t eat meat (besides chicken/fish)

⭐️No soda

⭐️Don’t eat alone

⭐️Drink water/tea when hungry

⭐️Eat slowly and take small bites

⭐️Eat smaller portions

⭐️Go to yoga at least once a week

⭐️Go to pole dancing at least once a week

⭐️Go on a run/walk at least once a week

⭐️Do squats every day (one more than yesterday)

⭐️Do pushups every day (one more than yesterday)

⭐️Always eat something before exercising

⭐️Track every meal

⭐️Sit outside for 20 minutes every day

⭐️Take vitamins every day

⭐️Do art every day

⭐️Don’t give up if you forget something, just do better tomorrow

Disclaimer: I’m making these rules for me to follow, please don’t use these if they will damage your health

So, cauliflower.

Cauliflower is 25 calories for 100 grams. The only thing I ate today was 200 grams of cauliflower and I feel like I ate a full meal, all for 50 calories. I put garlic, salt, and pepper on it and put it in the oven till it’s crispy. It’s AMAZING!!! Why have I not discovered this before?

SENTATE - Spring/Summer 2021 Collection

The Sentate Spring/Summer 2021 Collection takes inspiration from the fictional world of Selvadorada whilst also paying homage to one of the original Sims couturiers from times past, Atlaua. This collection presents a modern vision of femininity balanced out with hints of utility wear, contrasted by ornate relic like jewellery from an ancient world. In addition, This collection presents some edgy takes on staple pieces that every sim will be dying to get their hands on. All items are available across an entirely new 25 swatch palette of rich jewel and soft neutrals, in addition to oppulent prints and snakeskins.

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Reveal True Colours (Hex/Spell)

Purpose: A spell to set things in motion to expose someone who’s wronged you. Meant for people you’ve spoken out against but no one believes you due to the offender’s social status. 

Needed

A small mirror

A black expo marker or black cloth

(Optional) Candles for protection/amplification

Casting

Cover mirror with the cloth or ink and light candles if you choose

Meditate, focusing on the target. (What did they do to you? Why did they do it? How did it make you feel?)

Recite the following until you’re content:

Put on a mask, Lie all you want. The monster inside you Isn’t a shock.

I’ll peel off your mask, Show your face to the light, And see who all believes That you’re still in the right.

Remove the cloth or ink from the mirror and focus on your goal. 

Ana/Mia Buddies

If you’re looking for an ana/mia buddy, there’s someone who can help!                  Ana-Mia-Buddies is a blog, where you can find someone to help! Message them with your name, location, and age, and they search around to find someone right for you! Then, you will be sent their Tumblr name! Reblog to spread awareness!

🌿Migraine Magick 🌿

Migraine is a type of headache but is so much more then “just a headache”. It is a throbbing pain felt on one side of the head. It will often occur paired with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sounds. A migraine attack can be triggered by a lot of things ranging from loud noises or bright lights to simply drinking alcohol. Even certain foods can trigger a migraine attack. (Chocolate, onions, dairy, MSG, …) Also mentioned will be price point and relief of symptoms that worsen migraines such as muscle cramps, menstrual cramps, etc.

🔮 Crystals for Migraine 🔮 🔮Bixbyite: Relieves headaches and migraines, also helps against mild pain in general. Not to be confused with Bixbite (red Beryl). $ 🔮Chrysocolla: Controls head aches and head complaints, relieves migraines, reduces muscle spasms. $ 🔮Cordierite: Controls fluctuating body temperatures, relieves headaches and migraines, purifies toxins. $ 🔮Lolite: Purifies toxins, controls fluctuating body temperatures, relieves migraines.Often used as cheaper alternative to Sapphire due to similar appearance $ 🔮Magnesite: Helps to calm down and ease stress, loosen tension is muscles, alleviates menstrual pain, controls headaches and migraines. $ 🔮Rhodochrosite: Improves blood circulation, controls headachesm head complaints and migraines. $ 🔮Sodalite: Purifies blood, calsm and controls nerves, controls head aches and migraines, controls nausea. $ 🔮Turquoise: Alleviates menstrual pain, relieves headaches and migraines. $

🌿Herbs For Migraines🌿 🌿Butterbur: Used to treat headaches, fever, general pain and asthma. 🌿Coriander Seeds: Used to relieve sinus pressure and headaches. Hot water is poured over the seeds in order to inhale the steam. 🌿Dong Quai: Used in the form of a spice, tonic or medicinal cream to treat headache, fatigue and nerve pain. 🌿Feverfew: Traditionally used to treat headaches and insect bites. Modern application includes treatment of migraines, dizziness and inflamation. (might cause nausea!) 🌿Ginger: Traditional remedy for migraines, nausea, stomach pain and cold/flu symptoms. 🌿Honeysuckle: Used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflamation,infecrions, sores,… It has been found to also treat migraine pain. 🌿Peppermint: Often used as a liquid capsule or topical solution. Treats spasms, nausea and tooth ache. Menthol is an active ingredient of peppermint and stops migraine when applied to temples and forehead. 🌿Valerian: Used for centuries to treat a number of ailments including insomnia, headaches and anxiety. ✨Migraine Care Tips ✨ ✨Keep your hands, feet and head warm. ✨A small amount of caffeine can help relieve pain. ✨Apply a hot compress to neck or head. ✨Lie down is a darkenned room. ✨Avoid loud noises, personally when i am lying in a dark room i put on some very soft white noise such as rainymood. ✨Do not skip meals! ✨Make sure to eat something when taking your migraine medication or the nausea will get worse. * Magick should never recplace your medication and/or doctor’s instructions and advice *

moon powder

sooo i recently dropped my selenite sphere :( which was very upsetting. i saved all of the pieces and had been wondering how to best use them. i ultimately decided to make a powder.

selenite- purification, removes blocks to healing, angelic protection

eucalyptus seeds/ leaves- healing/protection/purification

jasmine- love/money/prophetic dreams

marshmallow root powder- protection/psychic powers/purification/love

these were the ingredients i decided on. i ground them all together, beginning with the selenite because it was the most difficult + i said a prayer and imagined my personal intentions for the powder. every ingredient i used is associated with the divine feminine, the element of water, and the moon, making it a super potent powder.  i’m not going to be using this as a bath powder, i’ll most likely be using it in moon rituals/candle magik/floor washing etc. also, it smells nice and looks lovely :)

[[this would also work as a fertility powder. both selenite and marshmallow root powder are associated with fertility. also, the addition of the eucalyptus seeds, symbolizing birth/fertility]]

Witchy To-Do List When You Got Bad Juju:

Bad Juju (as my mother calls it) is when you’ve attracted negative/heavy energy. This can be just not regularly cleansing, others casting the energy onto you, or visiting places that attract negative energy (busy public transportation stations, graveyards, toxic work environment, etc.). This can really put stress onto you, such as creating bad dreams, accumulation of small and annoying incidents, and just constant bad days. Here’s what I what do to get rid of this juju HARD: 1) Clean your entire living space. Whether it is an apartment or house: CLEAN. If your bad juju is particularly bad, DEEP-CLEAN. Wash your floors, deep clean your carpets, scrub those countertops. Act like you’re about to get a ton of guests over in a very short amount of time. Do laundry also! 2) Purge. Throw out expired food, trash, recycling, etc. Yes, it can be part of cleaning, but this is important. My mother and I used to throw out the dirty mop water from our windows before I moved out into an apartment. Now, I throw out my trash at the end of every clean session. 3) Burn cleansing incense. Sage (white or different variation), Palo Santo, Sweetgrass, Patcholi, or any other incense that makes you feel clean. Burn this after you’re done cleaning. 4) Listen to witch playlists or instrumentals that get you going. There’s plenty of these playlists on Youtube. I love listening to Slavic Drums and songs while I clean, as the drums really get me motivated.

5) Cleanse your bed. Take out the sheets, pillow cases, and blanket/comforter. Wash them all and/or replace with new sheets, pillow cases, and blanket/comforter. Then, dose your bed with sage or palo santo. I prefer palo santo as it’s easier to obtain and more ethical than sage. 6) Take a shower/bath and cleanse. By this point, you have worked up a sweat. Not only is a shower great, but you can visualize cleansing yourself in the shower/bath. Ultimately, you need to unwind and relax. 7) Meditate. If you can or want to, meditation really helps. Guided meditations are on Youtube. I personally listen to instrumentals and visualize peaceful places and really concentrate on the details of the location. 15 minutes minimum.

8) Drink water. Hydration is very, very important. A natural cleanser for your body, but it will really help with relaxing and feeling clean and better. I welcome you to add more to the list and you can add/change to your own routine! I’m also interested in hearing how other people get rid of bad juju! :)

Assessment Timeline Planner Free Printable

Organising an assessment task can be super daunting so I created a printable that might just help plan out each day and each step. I made two versions, one with 10 days and one with 4 days for planning!

Download link 4 days here

Download link 10 days here

I hope you enjoy using and customising these printables! If you upload a photo featuring it, I’d love to see. Please tag me on Tumblr with #emmastudies or on Instagram with @emmastudiess. You can see other people using my printables by visiting the #esprintables tag on my blog! Please remember, these printables are for personal use only and should not be redistributed as your own.

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