4.4.16+3:50pm // 28/100 Days Of Productivity // Made A Title + Subheaders Reference Page Since I Needed

a bullet journal is a customizable journal where you can keep track of the things that you need to do. what you basically do is write down the things that you need to do for today and check off things like a to-do list. it’s designed to be more flexible and customizable than a planner. you can organize however you want and write down whatever you want in it. you can look at the official website and watch the original video. however, i adapted the journal, and so, it’s not exactly like a “traditional” bullet journal.

journal

you can use whatever notebook you wish. some people prefer gridded notebooks because it makes it easier to divide up into boxes and stuff. i would’ve used a composition notebook but i ended up using something else. however, you do not need to have an expensive moleskine notebook or super expensive pens or whatnot. don’t buy into the hype. you can use whatever you have.

monthly spread

i like having a monthly spread so that i can keep track of upcoming dates. as you can see, i glued in a calendar that i drew on graph paper. i also like to write down interesting quotes / passages with each month. this time, it was a passage from shakespeare’s “romeo and juliet.” i also like to pick a color scheme for the month and stick to those colors for the remainder of the month.

daily tasks

i just list out all of the various things that i have to do for the day. many people like coming up with a color key or a legend to differentiate their tasks. however, i easily forget symbols and get too lazy to switch out colors, so i don’t really bother with it. i used to keep a little W: for a water tracker, but now, i use an app to track my daily water intake. the symbols i use: boxes for tasks, circles for sub-tasks, bullet points for appointments/events

deadlines

i write down deadlines / test dates on a sticky note and stick it on that spread. if you look closely in the first picture, you can see a sticky note covering the little eiffel tower on the right. if the deadline hasn’t come yet, i transfer it onto the next weekly sticky note.

extra things

i’m in key club, so i keep a page by my monthly spread to keep track of my volunteer hours. i also have pages for books that i want to read, a wishlist of things that i’d like, etc etc. i also like to stick in some bits of interesting washi tapes, reminders written on sticky tabs, little doodles, etc. it’s your bullet journal!! do whatever you want in it! you have the freedom to make it yours. 

here’s a post i made a while ago showing my bullet journal and here’s my tag on bullet journals that you can look through. remember: you don’t have to have your bullet journal exactly like mine. experiment a little bit! also, it’s okay if bullet journals don’t work out for you. i prefer some aspects of a planner and some aspects of a bullet journal so i combined the two. if you have any more questions about my set-up, just send me a message!

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(inspired by this post)

this is a mix of prompts to reflect on 2015 and prompts to look forward to and plan for 2016. feel free to add more to the list! here’s to another year of journaling. happy new year!

biggest events in your life in 2015

things to look forward to in 2016

things you learned in 2015

things you learned about yourself in 2015

health goals and health plan for 2016

a bucket list of things you want to learn

things to leave in 2015 - e.g. attitudes, habits, mindsets

things to adopt in 2016 - e.g. habits, mindsets, hobbies, self-improvement

2016 personal goals & philosophy

mental, physical, social, financial, academic, spiritual

2016 goals action plan

things you love about yourself

favorite pictures you took in 2015

favorite drawings of 2015

little things worth getting out of bed for

things worth staying alive for

beautiful moments of 2015 in pics, descriptions, and mementos

list of self-care regimens

places you want to go in 2016

parks, cafes, book stores, stationary stores, art stores, thrift stores, hiking trails, beaches, road trips, museums

review 2015 like a restaurant review - give it a rating out of 5 stars, review the experiences, moods, culture, aesthetic, etc

rate everything from 2015 on a scale of 1 to 10

mental health, physical health, spirituality, social life, sleep, grades, finances, work, relationships, etc

reflect on each rating

events you want to attend in 2016 (concerts, festivals, conventions, etc)

favorite songs of 2015

favorite bands/singers of 2015

new music for 2016

favorite art you discovered in 2015

foods you loved in 2015

foods you want to try in 2016

hobbies you want to try in 2016

activities you want to try in 2016

DIYs you want to try in 2016

list of things to reward yourself with when you’re feeling sad

favorite places you went to in 2015

don’t break the chain habit chart

stationary shopping list

clothes shopping list

room decoration shopping list

things you like to do outside of school and work

songs that make you happy

things worth your time and money

best and worst purchases of 2015

future plans from 2016 onward

news headlines that affected you the most in 2015

things that annoyed you in 2015

things you hope to see happen in the world in 2016

dates in 2015 that you want to remember

Sherlock Approved Study Tips for Visual Learners

Visual learners are those who learn best through what they see. For example, a visual learner needs to see a math problem worked out step by step rather than just listen to the teacher explain it in order to learn. If that sounds like you here some tips on how to get the most out of your study time. 

Not sure what type of learner you are? Take this test at Education Planner and find out!

1) Color Code Your Notes

Color coding your notes can help you visualize the information you learned that day and help you quickly identify the important bits. They also make your notes pretty and colorful. Try assigning each color a meaning. For instance, everything yellow is going to be on the test and everything blue is a homework assignment. 

2) Flash Cards

Flash cards are a great tool for both visual and kinaesthetic learners. To make them more visual learning friendly, copy down the graphs or symbols that your teacher used in the lesson and make a matching game with their definitions. Caution, do not over load your flash cards! With flash cards, the gist is better than a 5 paragraph essay. If you want to make your cards online check out this handy site:

3) Watch Tutorial Videos

Watching a video can be a great way to refresh your memory or learn a new concept. In a tutorial video you can pause, rewind, or fast forward the video whenever a concept is too hard or familiar. The Khan Academy and Youtube are both great resources for educational videos. On Youtube, we love

Minute Physics

Your Teacher Math Help

Khan Academy

4) Rewrite Or Type Your Notes

It may seem repetitive but rewriting or typing your hand written notes is a great way to review the lesson. For visual learners, seeing the information again and again in new ways helps it stick even deeper in your brain. 

4 weeks of motivation

5 ways to motivate yourself

10 Study Motivation Quotes 

A guide to motivation

Attitudes that lead to success

Best of Educational Youtube 

Buy some school supplies // get excited for study

Coffitivity (Background noise)

CrashCourse (Youtube)  [World History, Biology, Literature, Ecology, Chemistry, Psychology, and US History]

Is that not worth exploring? (Zen Pencils)

Kahn Academy

Motivate yourself to study a boring subject 

My motivation (Tag)

Organise your desk

Positive/Motivational doodles

Printables

Study Playlist

Study Space Guide

Ted Talks (Youtube)

The Iceberg Ilusion

The The Impotence of Proofreading (YouTube) 

What if money was no object? (Zen Pencils)

What motivates me (ask)

What Teachers Make (Youtube) (Zen Pencils)

When you want to give up

Write a To-Do List

Write and be rewarded with a kitten!

Writers Block Resources

Your sign to study

Thanks for all the suggestions. If you have more, just send me a fan mail!

Studying & Testing

time management

help on reading and research

help with memorizing and testing

learn how to study

google citations

googling tips

citing social media

awesome study tips

study techniques 

tips for a productive study break

How to study

study tips

How To Pull An All Nighter And Do Well On An Exam

thinking & memorizing tips

how to get motivated to study

Make flashcards

tips to help you focus

chrome site blocker

time management & motivating yourself tips

Study tips

Learning

Solve any math equation

Solve any math equation (2)

Alternative to Wikipedia

Square Root Calculator

Cube Root Calculator

Expression Simplifier

Multi Step Equation Calculator

Slope Intercept Equation Maker

Can’t Do Your Homework?

Chemical Equation Balancer

Cliffsnotes

Sparknotes

PurdueOWL

Take online college courses

How to multiply big numbers

Science equations simplified 

Teaches Everything

Crash Course

Solve any math problem

Online calculator

Simplified science formulas

Teaches you any subject

Essays

Essay Structure Guide

bibliography maker

How to cite

how to write an essay

google citations

social media citation guide

The Five-Paragraph Essay

Using Punctuation Marks

Deadly Sins Checklist

Formatting Your Paper

Writing About Literature

Basic Essay

Revision Checklist

Planning and Organization

Editing and Proofreading

Latin Terms

Essay Structure

Tips on Introducing Quotes

Academic Writing Tips

How to write an essay

Dealing With Stress

yoga poses for stress relief

about relaxation techniques

Music/Sound:

calm/nature sounds

chill playlist

coffee shop blues

coffee shop sounds

concentration playlist

relaxation

study playlist

4hours of classical music

calm.com

rainymood.com

4 hours of classical music

good background study mixes 1 2 3 4 5

Study Break Suggestions

really good basic tips

MIT study break tips

how to be productive on a break

how long to nap

how to pull an all-nighter

Notetaking

How to Take Notes on Power Point Slides

How to Read Hard Readings

The Art of Pseudo-Skimming

Rapid Note-Taking With the Morse Code Method

Accelerate Q/E/C Note-Taking

The Story Telling Method

Taking Notes from Research Reading

Dorm Life/Socializing

how to deal with a roommate you hate

creative ways to organize your dorm

avoiding big mistakes when picking a major

how to have a healthy college relationship

making friends in college

college packing list

how to bond with your roommate

pros and cons of joining a sorority

why being single in college is okay

adjusting back to school after a semester abroad

making the most of your college years

Dorm room survival

Health/Safety:

what to do if you think you’ve been drugged

how to deal with a hangover

dealing with loneliness

Rape Escape

falling asleep tips

How long to sleep

how to talk to and help an anxiety-ridden friend

how to wake up in the morning

keep taking your mind off of it

mental illness recovery tips

need a motivational speech? i like this one for myself.

not having a good day? :c

picking up a hobby can relax you during the school year!!

seriously just please try to relax ily

take your mind off of it

tips on self-love

when to go to sleep/wake up

working out is a total stress-buster.

Classes/Programs

choosing a study abroad program

what to do if you want to transfer

what to do if you have a bad professor

find out about your professors before you register

scholarships and financial aid

Food:

10 cooking hacks to get more bang for your buck

essential foods to keep in your dorm

eating healthy in a dining hall

cheap & healthy snacks

chocolate muffin in a mug tutorial

Coffee recipes to help stay awake

Every Starbucks drink and pasty

For the vegans 

quick and easy soup recipes

study snacks i ii iii iv v

thousands of quick and easy snack recipes

Yummy cheesiness!

40 on-the-go breakfast recipes

Money:

8 places to snag student discounts and deals

7 money tips for college students

5 ways to survive college on a budget

tips for saving money in college

Success Tips:

how to make the most of your course syllabus

developing discipline as a freshman

using the urgency vs. importance matrix to get stuff done

8 things successful students consistently do

35 valuable tips for successful students

4 types of apps college students need to use

how to create structure in college with a calendar and a to-do list

how to deal with homesickness

Staying Motivated to do Well

How Can I Stay Motivated and Finish My School Work?

25 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself

Get motivated to study

How to survive freshman year

Other

Cheat sheet for becoming an adult

Surviving college

Finals survival guide

Studying strategies 

Homework help

Flashcards

CrashCourse

App that helps you manage your time

Citation tool

Can’t remember a word?

techniques for studying and learning

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Getting Started

Before You Start Studying

Can’t Start Studying?

Get Motivated

How to Prepare for a New Semester

Know How to Manage Your Time

Organise Your Study Space

Set a Background Noise //Coffitivity//Rainy Mood//Study Playlist//

Schedule Your Study Time

Studying Essentials

Stop Procrastinating

Resources

3 Essential Tips

5 Effective Tips

Annotations

Back To School Tips

Cornell Note-Taking System

Dealing with an Overloded Schedule

Efficient Studying

Essay Writing Tips

General Study Tips

Getting the Most of A Lecture

Guide to Bullet Journals

How to Highlight

How to Improve Your Grades

How to Study A Foreign Language

Illustrating Your Notes

Learn To Study 

Organise Your Notes

Note Taking Masterpost

Printables

Revision Steps

School Resources

Scientifically Proven Study Tips

Studying for an Exam

Study Methods

Study Tools

Studying With Anxiety

Studying With A Bad Memory

Taking Notes from A Textbook

Textbook Annotations

Tips For Success

Typing Your Notes

Ways To Study

What to Avoid

When You Don’t Understand Something

Writing an Essay

16/02 // love my bullet journal, it’s so easy to use and it really help me to stay organized.

005/100

I decided to do one of the “what’s in my school bag?” things.

Firstly, I’d just like to express my thanks to my faithful bag- I lug its huge soul everywhere and it has not once complained of showed any signs of stress. It’s somewhat like a Mary Poppins bag. Thank you, beloved bag.

I’ve got my Kikki K planner, which is an absolute lifesaver. I love it to bits. The A4 notebook which I use for random scribbles and things that don’t belong in my subject books. Then my textbook, which I’m always having to stop myself from highlighting in- I’ll be able to sell it one day I’m sure. My two subject books, these are awesome. I picked them (and about 5 others… oops) up from Kmart for $3! My beautiful pencil case which I get complimented on everywhere- it’s actually a makeup bag from Napoleon! It’s so lovely though. And my laptop, wallet, lip balm, and a collection of different medicines which I’m forever forgetting to take with me- perks of having a chronic illness that gives me zombie brain 🙈

“Oh captain, my captain.”