A quick guide to finals!

emmastudies:

Over the past few days I’ve recieved loads of messages regarding finals and how to study for them. I thought it might be easiest for me (and you!) to put together a post with links to blog posts and answered questions. These are just some simple tips that will hopefully get you through the more stressful times of your education!

Time management/productivity

• productivity and time management apps
  
• 10 small ways to improve your productivity
• how to avoid distractions
• extensions and programs to block websites
• how to stay awake
• how to write faster
• productivity tips
• dealing with terrible time management and no motivation
• tips on time management

Organisation/planning

• how to start a bullet journal
  
• my note-taking method
• organisation and note-taking tips
• how to stay focused in class or lectures
• how to create a study schedule
• how to make a colour code
• catching up on missed classes
• weekly study schedule printable
• 2017 monthly calendar printables

Studying

• how to study (my method)
• step-by-step guide to writing a five paragraph essay
  
• how to take notes from a textbook
• how to take effective in class or lecture notes
• how to set-up and use microsoft onenote
• studying and note-taking methods
• how I prepare to study
• mindmapping chrome extensions
• how to memorise information
• my colour code
• how to revise from written notes
• a few tips on identifying where you’re losing marks
• how to make a mind map
• how to write an essay in a short amount of time
• memorising quotes
• how to summarise information
• how to annotate books
• how I memorise essays
• tips for essay writing 

Motivation

• how to gain back motivation
  
• types of procrastination and dealing with them
• motivational monday printables
• how to stop avoiding studying
• what to do when you feel exhausted before studying
• how I stay focused and motivated

Self-care

• a list of school related movies and tv shows
  
• dealing with anxiety
• how to study when sick
• dealing with self-doubt
• a couple of things to do as a reward
• dealing with stress
• my favourite tv shows!!!
• how to improve your sleep schedule

Misc

• a list of apps for students
  
• my favourite pens and highlighters
• how to start a studyblr
• how to set up a studygram
• how to improve your handwriting
• my arc notebook system

I hope this helps! If you’ve got any of your own useful tips for finals, please send me a message! Best of luck with your exams! x

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