Bob Ross gets it.
The Night Before Your Exam
Hello, hi there. Recently I made a post about what to do the day of your exam and it’s still getting notes which is amazing. Thank you all. So now, please enjoy these realistic tips for the night before your exam that do not involve perfum, gum, or cramming. Please don’t cram.
- Get a good night’s sleep. I know that for many of us this is a major challenge because we deal with insomnia or anxiety disorders that keep us awake. Try taking a warm bath in Epsom salts. Stay in the tub until you break a sweat. Pick your salts wisely because some of them are more energizing (i.e lavender salts are more energizing I have found).
- If you are having trouble sleeping because of tension in your neck/back, try to relieve the tension by rolling out your muscles on the floor, or conciously tensing them up for about 10-20 seconds before slowing releasing. The Epsom salt bath really helps with any sort of tension. I have chronic nerve pain from a car accident and it’s one of the few things that help me that is more holistic.
- Don’t shy away from melatonin. It works wonders and you won’t feel “hung over” in the morning like you may with Z-Quil. They have melatonin gummies too!
- Try lowering your body temperature. Sleep naked. It’s life changing. If you can’t sleep naked (because you live in a dorm) still do your best to keep it cool. Our bodies get tired when their temps are lower.
- Additionally, do not cram for any exam. The night before your exam is not the time to be learning any new material. We are way past that. Gently refresh the material that you already know; however, do focus on items you may struggle with. Remember, althetes don’t go crazy hard the day before a game - treat your brain the same way; no heavy lifting.
- You may take this time to rewrite your notes. It’s a simple act that can definitely help you to remember.
- Try teaching the material to someone else, or if no one else is available - stand in the mirror and give your own personal TedTalk on the subject. Hey, if it works for Sims, right? Remember that if you can teach the material, you know it. Reiterating in your own words is so helpful.
- This should go without saying, but eat a good dinner.
- Use the “Match,” “Test,” and “Spell” functions on Quizlet. Very helpful.
- Have I said do not cram yet?
- Lay out your clothes for the morning. The fewer decisions the better.
- You’re going to want to wake up with enough time to review your study materials a couple more times, get ready for the day, and leave for the exam early (so that you have time to review when you get there and to ensure you are on time!) So set your alarm in advance.
- Make sure that you set out your blue book, calculator, etc. so that you are prepared for the exam tomorrow and you aren’t sprinting across campus to find somewhere that sells blue books.
- Triple check that alarm.
- Try to limit your use of electronics 30 minutes before you need to fall asleep. I know that isn’t always reasonable though. Just make sure your phone is plugged in so that it is well charged and ON when you need that alarm to go off.
- Drink some water.
- Don’t drink any coffee or other caffeinated beverage/over induldge in nicotine/or take your *prescription!!!* adderall after 8 PM. Really for the Adderall don’t take it after like 5:30. You will be up all night long, my friend.
- Okay last time: do not cram for any exam. That’s like over extertion for your brain and it will take you time to recover. If you continuously pull all nighters to cram you will crash and burn eventually. So just start early on your study plan. You can make time for it, I promise.
I cannot stress this enough- Build a routine. Build Habits. Wake up every day and get used to being productive, one day at a time. Do this for long enough and eventually you’ll be at your goal without even realising it.
Reading day 🌧
Study Tips Tag Master-Post
I tag every study tip I reblog and like it, so there’s at least 1000 in there, so here’s a master-post.
If anyone would like their post(s) removed from the master-post just send me a message :)
Study Tips 1: Notes, Studying and Self-Study Resources Things NOT To Do When Studying Revision Tips Some Study Tips 20 things i’ve found out about studying in the last year (this blog does have autoplay) How to Cram Efficiently Top 5 Study Tips How to Study For an Exam Learning How to Study Exam Prep Tips Study Tips From a lazy wannabe good student
Study Tips 2: Tips for Studying Effectively Studying Masterpost 21 Tips to Become the Most Productive Person You Know Studying Advice Library Studying Tips Scientifically Proven Study Tips! Studying with a bad memory 11 Studying Tips from Someone who Needs to Study More Study101 Starting College on the Right Foot
Study Tips 3: 101 Study Tips A Complete Guide to Studying Well Giving Amazing Presentations How to Do Well in Online Classes All About Groupwork How to Survive High School Study Methods 13 Study Methods to Try This Year Advice for A Levels Masterpost
Essays: Essays and Homework Essay Writing Help Tips for In Class Essays Proofreading Tips Transition Words for Essays Essay Writing Tips How to Write an Essay How to Prepare For a Timed Literature Essay How to Write a University Level Essay Essay Writing Masterpost
Anti-Procrastination Tips: How to Defeat Procrastination Starting to Study Get Motivation to Study Anti-Procrastination Masterpost 100 Reasons to Study Motivation Tips
Planning & Timetables: Planning Your Study Time A Complete Exam Study Guide How to Tackle a Big Project Tips on Time Management How to Establish a Good Study Routine 5 Habits of Organised Students Guide to Time Management 10 Steps to Time Management How to Improve your Productivity Time Saving Ideas
Note-taking: Biology Note-Taking Method Tips for Taking Efficient Notes in Class How I Take Notes A Visual Learner’s Guide to Textbook Note Taking `Annotations Annotations & Note-taking Note taking Strategies & Skills Cornell Note-taking How to Use Sticky Notes 20 Uses for a Post It note 5 Tips for Mindmapping Notetaking Masterpost What is Mindmapping 27 Flashcard Apps and Websites How I Organise Myself
Subject Related: How Do I Study For ______ Art History/Studying People Biology Biology Resources Biology Resource My Revision for Biology Some Tips for Calculus Chemistry Tips for Studying Chemistry English Literature Masterpost French Tips for Beginners Language Learning Tips + Resources Language Learning Masterpost How to study for Math Studying for Physics
(any more suggestions for these would be greatly appreciated- I couldn’t find any for the Humanities)
AP Resources & Tips: An Imperfect Guide on: AP Classes Studying for AP Bio Experiences & Tips for AP Classes
Music/Miscellaneous: Study Music Masterpost 8tracks Playlists Masterpost Spotify Playlists Study Tunes Instrumental Only Study Background Music and Playlists Study Music/White Noise
Confidence, Disabilities & Health: How to Care Less about what Other People Think 6 scientifically proven ways to have a better day Six Reasons Why You’re (going to be) Okay How to Improve Your Confidence Balancing Sleep and Education 81 Awesome Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford A Therapist Studying With Depression Surviving Uni as an Introvert A Brief Guide to Talking to your Professors About your Chronic Illness/Disability Tips for the Autistic College Student All of my Spoonie Student Resources Avoiding Burnout Trying to Relieve Stress Studying When on your period Small Self Care Masterpost Set Yourself Up for a Good Day Tips for Introverts Stress Reduction -Frankie
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Emoji spell to bring rain and storms to help drought areas.
Likes charge. Reblogs cast.
hey fam!! i often get asked how to make notes ‘pretty’ so i thought i would share a bunch of [v easy] things i personally do !
what i do:
- simple outlines are still pretty
- how i personally mind map
- ^^ examples: [xx / xx / xx / xx]
- sticky note combo method
- my fave note taking method evr
- ^^ examples: [xx / xx / xx / xx / xx]
- how i make math lecture notes
- i love using a lot of highlighters too
- outlining + cute vocab notebook
- ^^ examples: [xx / xx / xx / xx / xx]
- ways to improve ur flashcards
- annotate and highlight handouts
- note taking from english novels
- improve ur handwriting [looks nice]
- lots of different colors all the time
what other people do:
- history note taking tactics
- taking notes digitally [+lots more]
- cornell notes / outlines / mind map
- making concise w abbreviations
- visual tutorial on lecture notes
- ^^ another one w header examples
- simple but gorgeous outlines [+more]
- how to illustrate notes ~ sketchnotes
- guide on making pretty notes [xx]
- my tag for more note taking methods
+ masterposts
- productive summers
- note taking methods
- starting a study blog
- time managements
- journal page ideas
- succeed @ school
- ap world history
- study instagram
- web resources
- ap psychology
- study + health
- bullet journals
- school advice
- happy things
- ace ur exams
- study sounds
- stress reliefs
- annotations
- essay writin
- motivation
- ap biology
- study 101
- printables
- top 5 tips
- sat help
- +more
hope this helped someone!!! i also have study ig and yt channel! if u want more studyspo!! xoxo sareena
Just witchy things.
Stirring the pasta clockwise to bring happiness and positive energy to your guests.
Knotting the cord on your hoodie for some energy and motivation.
Running outside to collect rainwater in the middle of a storm.
Lighting up on the inside when you see inexpensive altar decor.
Drawing sigils on birthday cards for a lucky year.
Carrying around herbs and crystals, sometimes handing them to your friends when they need a boost.
Putting extra energy into the ‘XO’ next to your appreciation notes.
Looking at animals a little differently when you walk down the street, and wondering what their symbolism may be.
Feeling the tense energy all around you, and trying to decide what you can do to make it more comfortable.
Making funny doo-dads out of loose ends for your spells or charm bags.
Wondering if that guy you saw wearing a pentacle may also be a witch.
Singing lullabies to little bags with just a tiny bit of magick mixed into the lyrics.
Matching up herb correspondence and medicinal uses so that you can heal others inside and out.
Doing something small to help someone attract the energy they’re looking for.
You know, just doing witchy things. <3
Always reblog.
Great little things
Everything about this post is perfect. Because growing up is for losers.
if you’re having a bad day, here’s a cute little marching band
How To: Make Ink from Flowers
This is by far the most abundant ink I have in my house is that of inks made from flowers. This is the easiest and fastest inks to be made and require the least amount of materials to produce brilliant and soft colors. The inks from flowers can be either stunning and dark, or a lighter and more pale like one would expect from watercolor. Flower inks don’t last as long as inks produced from berries or nuts, and being left in the sunlight will fade their colors faster, but since this ink is so fast and easy to make, it can always be in supply. The shelf life of this ink is about a month if kept in the dark, but this is dependent on the color itself.
Materials:
- Glass containers (preferably mason jars or drinking cups)
- A pestle or other wooden tool (to crush the flowers with)
- Boiling water
- Cheese cloth
- Rubbing Alcohol or 100 Proof Vodka
- Glass storage container
- Optional: Gum Arabic
Steps:
- First, gather the flower petals of choice for the color desired (note some flower ink isn’t the same color as the flower petals).
- Take these petals and crush them into the glass container, stuffing as many as you can in 1/3rd of the container as possible. The more crushed the petals, the more color will come out.
- Fill the container with just enough boiling water to barely cover the flower petals. Do not fill the container, as this will dull the ink.
- Set this container aside to brew overnight (I actually leave mine in the window to brew for 24 hours).
- Strain the flower petals from the liquid, pouring the colored ink into a clean glass storage container.
- Add 1 part alcohol to the container and shake gently (do not shake hard enough to form bubbles).
- Optional: You may add Gum Arabic to give the ink a thicker consistency.
A recommendations on flowers, I have found that roses and other soft petaled flowers make a stronger ink.
@bibliophilicwitch I feel this is relevant to your interests!
Tea (and such)
MAKE YOUR OWN TEA
- Design and order your own tea
- 52 herbal tea recipes
- Happy hippie tea creator
- My tea blending room
- Starbucks Chai Tea Recipe
- Copycat Starbucks Passion Lemon Tea
- 52 DIY herbal tea recipes (list of links from a blog)
- Bubble/Boba Tea Recipes
- Healthy Matcha Green Tea Milkshake
- treehugger-8 ways to spice up tea/coffee
- youtube diy blooming tea
Using Wild/Local Herbs
(please don’t go eating/drinking random things you’ve found in your yard or park, do the research and save yourself a hospital trip; a lot of these require special preparation so please look into that before potentially harming yourself)
- offthegridnews- tea from you backyard
- eattheweeds- edible flowers
- Walkingtimes- 52 wild plants you can eat
Freebies
Tea Supplies
- Set of 50 muslin reusable bags $8
- Strawberry tea infuser $1
- Deep sea diver infuser $7,50
- Buddha elephant tea pot
- Abundant Health (not much to do with tea but they’re all about essential oils, and their bottles and containers are a steal)
- Tips for buying thrifted china
- Strawsome BPA-free Straws
- Lolli Cup Store (also Teas, Boba, Flavorings, ect)
- Cuppow!-Turn canning jar into Mug/Lunchbox/Pour-Over-Brewer
DiY and Upcycling
Buy Herbs/Tea/Dried Flowers/Ect
- Mountain Maus Remedies Easy Store
- Herbs, Spices, Teas, in Bulk
- Dried fruit in bulk
- Edible flower shop UK
- Mountain Rose Herbs
- Spirit Apothecary Botanicals & Findings (sold for magic mainly)
- Bulk Apothecary
- Iherb trials (not really tea but supplements, soaps, ect)
- yunomi (Japanese, also sells tea ware)
- golden tips tea (indian)
- Tea box (all over world)
Spiritual
Health
- Herbs and Health Benefits
- Web MD teas and their health benefits
- 150 herbs uses and health benefits
- Dandelion Benefits-roots greens teas
- ASASP Thought Coffee vs Tea
- 12 Green Tea Recipes For Weight Loss
Water
- Wiki how to make cucumber water
- The yummy life naturally flavored water (tips&recipes)
- 4 ways to make drinking water even healthier
- Add fruit/herbs/flowers to ice!
Misc.
- Preserving pumpkin
- Wikihow to Dry Flowers
- 7 Basic Recipes For Preserving Edible Flowers
- Wild herbs
- Waterbath Canning
- TEA BEER!?
- youtube- how to make tea the British way
- Tea-rriffic: tea infused ice cream
This is what has come out of saving websites to my drafts for later use.
A masterpost based off of tea.