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my quick tips for online classes and exams

💻 DURING ONLINE CLASS SESSIONS:

- find a good spot with enough light and stable wifi (if you multiple options, select the one that would make you most comfortable, most focused, and confident enough to take online tests/quizzes/exams at - you will need good wifi for these too!)

- study at a desk, if possible (this tip is popular for a reason. studying at a desk, with good posture, mimics the feeling of being in a classroom or the library. thus, it will help you focus better - especially during virtual classes)

- accommodate yourself (not just with comfort, but also with actual necessities that you cannot get or too embarrassed to get in your usual classroom/library. stress balls, stim toys, positivity cards, calming music/candles. comforting plushies. as long as it helps you focus better, it’s on the table)

- try to treat online classes the same as an in-person class, especially time-wise (if your teachers/professors live-stream the lessons, great! just don’t skip class. if not, try to set a specific time for each class. even better, study for your classes at the same time they used to be held. this will create a sense of routine and trigger the brain’s normal reactions to your usual class - which is to study)

- get dressed (prioritize focus and routines. put on your normal outfits, uniforms and even perfume. trick your mind into being focused)

- minimize distractions (declutter your study space. put your phone out of reach. turn off notifications. close all other tabs on your browser - this can reduce lagging too. select non-distracting or overpowering music. restrain from eating or snacking. don’t spam or pay attention to spams in your classes’ chatboxes. only bring along items that are absolutely vital to your focus)

- take notes, even if you can record your lessons and/or access the lessons later (writing things down enhances your memory of it. it will also force you to focus and prevent you from zoning out/ being distracted)

- if possible, put your teachers/profs on the big screen to create the illusion of being in a lecture (if your study spot has a TV/projector that can connect to your laptop and quality speakers, do it. it’s more fun than you’d think)

- be actively engaged in the lecture (if there are technical problems or if you have questions, chatbox away. this is also good practice for people with social anxiety too: the fact that you are in your home and behind the screen can make it easier for you to ask for help)

- give yourself breaks between classes (don’t cram all your classes in one morning. but don’t procrastinate either. time your breaks)

💻 REVIEWING FOR ONLINE CLASSES:

- textbooks are your best friend (especially when your classes’ live-streams are just chaotic and hard to follow. practice speed reading. look for keywords and crucial information. take notes rather than highlighting everything. compare them to your lecture notes, your syllabus, or your friends’)

- take advantage of the online format (revisit videos and podcasts. check your classes forum for questions or announcements. listen to your lecture when you’re cleaning or exercising. study at your own pace and in your own style. basically anything you wish you could do when your class was in-person)

- don’t be afraid to email the profs/teachers (compile all of your questions into a list. be as specific as you can about your concerns. put a subject for your email to reduces the chance of your email getting lost in your instructors’ inbox.)

- take time to know your learning style (when are you most focused? most energetic? are you a visual or an auditory learner? do you need to be active? what drinks or scents or sounds keep you going? you don’t always get this chance to study however you want)

- submit assignments at your own pace - but make a schedule/ set alarms to avoid forgetting to turn them in (for overthinkers like me, turning things in “early” for me is extremely anxiety-inducing. take your time to double-check or edit your work - as long as the submission box is still open, of course. so remember to start working on them early)

- reward yourself (don’t stress yourself out by rewarding big accomplishments. reward small victories. reward baby steps. reward effort. you’ll get things done eventually)

- and more tips on productivity at home in my last post right here

💻 PREPARING FOR AND TAKING ONLINE EXAMS / QUIZZES:

- again, find a good spot with good wifi, good lighting, and a desk (if possible, try to recreate your ideal exam environment as closely as you can while studying and reviewing for the exams. this can reduce the anxiety of tests and/or unfamiliarity)

- be prepared for technical difficulties (plan out a course of action to take if they ever arise. draft an email template. research in advance the contacts of people whom you can report to - IT personnel, your instructors, student office, etc.)

- bring everything you need to the exams - but no distractions (like mentioned earlier, if you need any special accommodations that are not considered “acceptable” in an in-person exam/quiz, now it’s the time to bring them along. the last online exam I took, I had a cupcake ready on my desk because I tend to use up more energy when I’m stressed/anxious. however, I always cut my music and put my phone away for optimal focus mode)

- plan your desk set-up prior to your exams (plan where you want to put your notes, textbooks, calculators or scrap paper. charge your laptop. sharpen your pencils. have your backup pens or calculators handy. lay out everything you need onto your desk the night before your tests. it can reduce anxiety too)

- make cheatsheets (the goals when making them are simple: (1) get you to rewrite your notes for that good memorization; (2) condense your information and find a connection between them for a thorough understanding of the materials; (3) reduce the time you use to flip through your notebooks or textbooks or google for information during the actual tests)

- actually study instead of relying on the quizzes/ exams being open-book (this goes hand in hand with the previous point. at the very least, it will help you ace your exams better by saving you all the time and trouble you spend looking for an equation you probably should have already known)

- time yourself with mock exams (if you are given mock exams to practice with, do them, with a timer. this will help you familiarize yourself with the stress of being timed, thus reducing your anxiety during the actual tests)

- get enough sleep and eat properly (even if the exams or quizzes are online, they are still, at their core, tests. and tests are always stressful and energy-consuming. so take care of both your physical and mental health)

Feel free to add your own tips. And good luck to everyone with the (online) exam season coming near 🍀 I believe in you!

🌿DIY Natural Weight Loss Pills💊✨

This is also good for people that hate spicy foods but want the weight loss benefits of spicy herbs.

Ingredients:

🍂1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon: reduces appetite, cuts down fat tissue, rich in antioxidants and vitamin A and B, controls blood sugar, helps digestion

🍵1 Tsp Ground Ginger: speeds up metabolism, reduces cholesterol absorption, eases upset stomach, fat burning, cleanses the intestinal tract

🌶1 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper: increases body heat which burns more calories, increases metabolism, removes toxins and fat, surpasses appetite/cravings

🌼1 Tbsp Turmeric: helps prevent fat cells from re-growing, regulates blood sugar

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, slowly add ½ the amount of lemon water to herb ratio and mix to form a dough, form the pill shape you desire in the size you desire, allow them to dry in the sun for 1-3 days or until they are dry enough.

Other possible add-ins

Ground Black Coffee: energy, caffeine helps boost metabolism ☕️

Crushed Green tea leaves: antioxidant, boosts metabolism 🍃

Black Pepper: Boosts metabolism

*this recipe is not mine. it was saved on my computer for so long and i only saw it now. credits to the owner*

just a small set 2000s inspired!

RETRO POSTERS AND FLYERS - 57 swatches, bgc. a mix of anime/video game posters and rave flyers. DL: MEGA / GD

THRIFT TEE - a recolor, 27 swatches (I found them on depop) . MESH needed by @elliesimplee​. thank you for amazing mesh!​ DL: MEGA / GD

thanks to cc creators! reshade used on preview

A Midnight Ritual if You Cannot Sleep Because You Are Worrying About a Confrontation or Crisis in the Morning

You will need:

A dark-blue candle

A small bowl of salt

Paper and a pen

A bowl of soil

A small, lidded plastic container

A blue pen

Timing:

Midnight, called the time of the dark sun, indoors or in the garden.

The spell:

Light the candle and, looking into the flame, say: “The dark sun across the word does shine, but let all be peaceful in this place of mine.”

Sprinkle a few grains of salty into the flame, saying: “The sun will rise again at dawn, ‘til then I consign all fear ‘till morn.”

On the paper, write over and over again the fears and the worries that are troubling you. Tear off just a corner and singe it in the candle flame. (Have a bowl of soil ready in case it catches fire.)

Extinguish the candle, and put the folded paper and the singed corner, burned or not, into a small plastic container in the freezer.

Dispose of the plastic container and its contents the next morning.

- “1001 Spells: The Complete Book of Spells for Every Purpose,” by Cassandra Eason

A 2017 resolution of mine is to have my grimoire (or at least the basics) completed 📖🔮 I’ve been working on a few pages due to being snowed in! 😁🌙✨

notes masterpost

Hi! OMG IM FINALLY DONE POSTING ALL MY NOTES HAHAH FINALLLYYYY!!!!

I understand it’s pretty hard to collate all my notes together, so I’ve made this masterpost!! :) + some abbreviation legend thing just in case you guys don’t understand the abbreviations i wrote hehe i hope you guys enjoyed these and that these notes helped!! thank you for sticking by me and my irregular posting schedules. Will continue to update this list when i post more notes in the future !!! xx

Biology Notes - based on Biology Matters for GCE ‘O’ Level (2nd Edition), by Marshall Cavendish

Chapter 2 - Cells

Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances

Chapter 4 - Nutrients

Chapter 5 - Enzymes

Chapter 6 - Nutrition in Humans

Chapter 7 - Nutrition in Plants

Chapter 8 - Transport in Humans

Chapter 9 - Transport in Plants

Chapter 10 - Respiration v1, v2

Chapter 11 - Excretion

Chapter 12 - Homeostasis

Chapter 13 - Nervous System

Chapter 14 - The Human Eye

Chapter 15 - Hormones

Chapter 16 - Cell Division v1, v2

Chapter 17 - Reproduction in Plants

Chapter 18 - Reproduction in Humans v1, v2 

Chapter 19 - Heredity

Chapter 20 - Molecular Genetics

Chapter 21 - Ecology

Chapter 22 - Our Impact on the Ecosystem

Chemistry Notes - based on Chemistry Matters for GCE ‘O’ Level (2nd Edition), by Marshall Cavendish

Chapter 1-7

Chapter 8-14

Chapter 15-20

Chapter 21-24

comprehensive list of books that will make you think a lot

at the request of @uglydumbbitchdotcom and @dreamingmappist (just to let you know, most of this is european and pre-1930 so if you're looking for literature from other continents this is not the list to go to. i wish i knew more about african, asian, and latin american literature, but alas - i do not.)

a portrait of the artist as a young man and dubliners: short stories of a city by james joyce

anything by fyodor dostoevsky (specifically crime and punishment, demons, notes from underground, but really anything will do and i'm not going to list his complete works on here)

the goldfinch and the secret history by donna tartt

frankenstein by mary shelley

fathers and sons by ivan turgenev

station eleven by emily st. john mandel

the death of ivan ilyich by leo tolstoy

in the first circle by aleksandr solzhenitsyn

paradise lost and paradise regained by john milton

till we have faces and that hideous strength by c.s. lewis

ninety-three and the man who laughs by victor hugo

faust, pt. 1 by goethe

the ulster cycle and an táin bó cúailnge

the a wrinkle in time quartet by madeleine l'engle

grace by paul lynch (this might be sort of an odd addition but he's one of the authors who follows in the joyce tradition and this is a beautiful book with a fascinating plot set during the great hunger so it deserves a place here)

a streetcar named desire by tennessee williams

the plough and the stars by sean o'casey

the grapes of wrath by john steinbeck

common sense by thomas paine

macbeth and henry v by william shakespeare

a room of one's own by virginia woolf

beowulf

say nothing by patrick radden keefe

one hundred years of solitude and the general in his labyrinth by gabriel garcia marquez

the underground railroad by william still

the letters of vincent van gogh

my god, there is a lot of russian literature on there. anyway, here are the books that made me think the most and hardest out of anything i've read

When will it be “You’re so skinny!” instead of “No you’re not fat”

My Funeral Plans 💀 🍎

Because why not make everyone uncomfortable? This started as a joke, but now Idk.

I told some of my friends that I want an eco-burial. I first read about them in Mary Roach’s book Stiff (totally recommend).

With an eco-burial, they bury you in a giant biodegradable pod that looks like an egg. It’s eco-friendly and the egg symbolizes rebirth. So I am all about that.

And to make things better, they plant a tree on top.

I want the tree to be an apple tree, particularly a Northern Spy apple tree. Northern Spies are only ready after two solid frosts and they are an exquisite baking apple.

I want my friends and family members to pick the apples on Halloween and bake them into pies. The tree eats my corpse, it produces apples, my friends and family members eat the apples, and I live forever through them.

Also. Also. I want my gravestone to say “Eat Me.”