#these belong to honeyy

the other day, one of my newer friends told me that she knew she wanted to be friends with me when a group of us were talking in a big circle and i backed up a little bit so she could be apart of the circle instead of outside of it. i didn’t even remember doing that and it just goes to show that small gestures and acts of kindness go such a long way and can completely transform someone else’s life. the cherry on top is that these things tend to have a snowball effect, and it can transform your life in ways you could never imagine, so go make someone’s day

just a friendly reminder that waking up late doesn’t mean the rest of your day is ruined

honeyymistt:

things i learned during finals season because it was rough

1. start as early as you can, especially for subjects that are cumulative like calculus. you need to understand the basics before you can understand other concepts.
2. learn how to recognize when you need a break. are you struggling to focus? are you not really engaged with the work? are you actually retaining the information you’re learning? 
3. don’t get too discouraged if you’re not understanding things right away. yes, it’s annoying and frustrating but don’t give up on it so quickly. if the answer key is provided, look at the answers/steps and try to understand whythat answer is correct. give yourself a 5 minute break and try the problem again. practice makes perfect. you’re 100% capable of understanding it, even if it feels like you aren’t.
4. if anyone says it’s easy, they’re lying. everyone is struggling with something.
5. make your room somewhere where you want to study. light a candle if you need to, open a window, have a warm drink, make sure the lighting is good, wear comfortable clothes, etc.
6. take advantage of all of the resources available to you. youtube videos, practice quizzes, old tests, office hours, free tutoring if your school offers it, etc. there are so many resources available and there are so many people who are willing to help you succeed; but you have to approach them first.

after finishing yet another finals season (which was also rough) i thought i would add on to the list ✨

1. don’t force yourself to be a early morning studier if your max productivity time is in the evening. waking up at 6AM won’t make a significant difference in your actual test results/exam experience, it’ll just make you more tired. prioritize sleep so that your work period is as productive as possible.
2. don’t talk to certain people about the test/class subject. some people are fantastic friends but make you more scared for the test. know who you can talk to without getting more nervous. it’s nothing against that person, just do what keeps you the most calm.
3. pomodoro doesn’t always work the best. download an app like flipd where there’s a stopwatch, and challenge yourself to stay focused for longer periods rather than waiting for 20 minutes to pass by.
4. make (or find) a good study playlist. time goes by a lot quicker <3
5. the study resources your professor provides are not the only resources available. search your class subject on google, keep scrolling (be persistent with this) and you’ll find so much.