“It is race car red, the green of an empty scantron, the gold of the highest award. It is the misty grey sky that inspires you to run and the pinky blue sunrise that makes you get out of bed in the morning.”— T. // the color of ambition - synesthesia #4
““It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.””— Dale Carnegie
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Real intimacy is about energy exchange.
Maryam Hasnaa
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how to avoid education burnout
- have 3 achievable goals a day: having a laundry list of things to do everyday is super unrealistic, and you just end up feeling bad about yourself because you didn’t accomplish your goals for the day.
- leave your sundays open: i love sundays because they’re my day to chill out and catch up on school work that i wasn’t able to finish during the week.
- recognize when you’re at your emotional limits: forcing yourself to get work done when you are unable to comprehend your study material does not benefit anyone.
- learn how to say no: people will ask you for your time and it will stretch you to the limit, whether it be at your job, in your extracurriculars, or in your personal life. know when to step back and say no.
- take care of yourself physically: take breaks, go for walks, shower regularly, get enough sleep, eat healthy, see your friends
- celebrate your accomplishments: go out to eat with friends after a big exam, indulge in a night off after a busy week with some netflix and wine
- make a study plan beforehand: it can be daunting to see how much work you need to put in to a class or task beforehand, but this allows you to spread your work evenly so you don’t become overwhelmed.
- learn how to ask for help: it is very rare that people make it through school, whether it be high school or university or any graduate program, without needing the advice of others or just a kind soul to vent to. find that person.
- never forget your hobbies: you will need things that keep you sane. if you love to play music, write, play volleyball, or cook, make you sure you don’t lose these things. they will become your escape when times get tough.
- log off from time to time: it is exhausting to be constantly connected to social media and your email. just physically disconnecting from these for a night to take care of yourself can really help you clear your mind.