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okay so fish and i (august) have been gaining quite a few new followers over here, so i figure it’s about the right time to say something i’ve been thinking about for quite a while: whether productivity, studyblr’s key concept, is helpful or objectively harmful depends on how we define it. what is “productive” looks different for everyone and varies based on any given day. sometimes, to be productive is to get up, take a shower, and go for a walk at some point in the day. sometimes, to be productive is to get up at 6 and focus on blocks of studying all day. but unless we acknowledge and support the first possibility and those like it, we are creating a community that is objectively inaccessible and sells a lifestyle both unachievable and potentially unhealthy for many. when you discuss “productivity”, consider what you mean, and whether you’re falling into the capitalist trap that defines success based only on achievement within predominant systems around you, or whether your understanding of success includes personal levels of effort and self-maintenance; self love before external ideas of ‘triumph’.
SOME FAVORITE STUDY/FOCUS RESOURCES
online pomodoro timer - perfect for days where you have several assignments to complete, this timer automatically tracks how many 25 minute sessions you complete, bringing up the five minute break timer between the first three, then the fifteen minute break timer following the fourth.
freedom for computer -this website blocks all but a list of websites you choose for as long as you need it to. i’ve found it’s great to keep me on task when drafting a longer essay i’ve already done all my research for.
forest for cellphone- i’ve linked to the one on the chrome store, but the best iteration of this app is definitely the one to keep you off your phone. something about having a small, fake tree’s life in your hands is very motivating and also frightening. plus, it’s satisfying to look back at your tiny forest after a long week.
quizlet- if you’re a student in 2021 and haven’t used quizlet what legitimately what you doing. while there isn’t the benefit of handwriting out flashcards and it’s a lot less aesthetic, it’s way more convenient for those of us with messy handwriting or who need to study on buses and the like. you don’t have to worry about dropping cards on the gross bus floor
notion- notion is already madly popular on studyblr, with many people making wildly aesthetic setups, but it doesn’t have to be all that complicated! in my opinion, lists are a very satisfying way to ensure you get everything you want to done, and notion is very nice for that. plus yeah the aesthetic arty fancy options are a bonus.
friends and family - okay this one is definitely a cop out because it’s not actually a concrete study resource, but i’ve found it works really well to make sure my friends and family are holding me accountable. for friends, this means warning them ahead of time if there’s going to be a few days where they probably shouldn’t try to make plans with me or expect me to be on discord, and for family or roommates this means reminding them to be non-disruptive. don’t be rude to your friends and family though because being a kind person to those you love should definitely should come before academic success.
as the year is almost over, i’m realizing i might actually miss every class besides geometry. my teacher was so sweet but shapes are hell and i do not know what an angle is. lofi girl please just do my homework for me next time
– august
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It’s Mao day once again my friends! And in this week’s installment Kamon is back in the picture~ with another mystery!! And a young lady, of course.
Who’s behind this latest mishap? We’ll all have to wonder—but read on~and see what’s up!
One more thing~ I switched around the spread pages 2&3 with page 1, because people will be able to read the spread page better if they can click on it. Which you can now. :) Otherwise~! Till next time Maoinites!!
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You know the drill~ IF you can spare a dollar please tip me a ko-fi! It really, really helps keep me going!
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While there is a chapter next week-there will be no translation. I’m heading down to Orlando next Tuesday, so I won’t be able to get it done. You’ll probably get a double feature on the 28th, the day after I return. Sooo look for it all then!!
Mao Thyme is Here:
Sorry for the delay folks~ Woke up late… fuck my job with a cactus and this was a very verbose chapter. So it took me a while to get through it~
Also–was a tad bit confusing too…But I muddled through. Romeo and Juliet anyone? That’s the vibe I got from Natsuno’s interjection into Yurako’s tale~! Makes me really wonder…I have my theories~!! BUT make your own as you read on!!
Also Sorry-I put pages 13-end up before pages 7-12 My bad!!
Till next time Maoinites!
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If you can spare a dollar, tip me a ko-fi~! It really helps!
We’re BACK! And with a couple startling revelations about Yurako~! And one not so startling one at the end–which all I can say to that is–
HA!! I CALLED IT!! *coughs* ANYway.
Read on to find out what they are!!
Till Next Time Maoinites!
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If yu has a dollar to spare-please tip me a ko-fi!! TY!
THIS week’s Mao is a surprise! A certain creepy lady is back in on the game and tries something with Byouki–and Natsuno is back too–and makes some very on point assessments!
But what’s this?! Here at the end?! READ ON AND SEE Maoinites!!
Till Next time~!!
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You know it now, have a dollar to spare? Tip me a ko-fi and keep me going!!
We’re back again~ And this time the mask is guud as gone~! Sasuga tries he really does…And he’s got a strong will and a weak reason~ What is Mao and co gonna do?!
Read on to see~!
Till next time Maoinites!!
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The same deal~! Have a dollar to spare? Tip me a ko-fi! Helps keep me going! Chankies!!
Mao’s Hiatus is OVER once again!!
And with the End of Golden Week We come to a fairly wordless chapter. Hense why its out so fast. xD But with less words comes lots of action!! Mao makes an attempt on the mask—and Sasuga makes a move too!
Read on to see what they are!!
Till next time Maoinites!!
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Don’t forget~! If you can spare a dollar, tip me a ko-fi to keep me going~! Thank chuu!!
