Hey Everyone!
Today I have some quick studying tips for you that will hopefully help. I did a Homework Tips post and I asked you guys if you wanted to see more. So here's the 'more'.
- Write Notes or Vocab in Capital Letters: My teacher taught this to me this year. This is because when you write in lower-case your eyes follow the ups and downs and curves of the letter. When you write in all caps, it's easier and faster to read. i.e. YOU instead of you.
- Write in Pen: My teacher also taught this to me this year. It's the same idea of highlighting, but a little different. If you write in pen, those words will stand out more than any others or anything. For my vocabulary, my teacher tells us to write in all caps and in pen. The only words on the page are written in pen, but it helps keep you more focused.
- Study before Bed: Your mind is still working, for lack of a better word, when your sleeping, so you can remember what you were just thinking about than if you did it at another time.
- Eat: Eating will help keep your mind focused.
- Use a Strategy: For me, I find repetition works best. For some is might be mnemonics, or acronyms, etc.
Hope this helps! -Kait
Hey Everyone!
I know today's post isn't a beauty post, but I wanted to share some (hopefully) helpful tips. I'm about a month into school, and homework has been starting to pick up. So far, this year hasn't been as bad as last year, but I'm still sticking to my homework schedule. Anyways, hopefully these tips might help you, and if you enjoy these, let me know because I will do any that you request!
-Do homework early
I start my homework when I get home from school. I say hi to the dogs and sit down for a minute or two, and then I start. I find this really helpful for me because that way, during the night I don't have to stress out about it. When I finish my homework it's still mid afternoon (usually) so I have an hour or two to spend before dinner.
-Set a reward
After I finish my homework, I let myself go onto the computer, check my blog, , Goodreads, etc. I don't let myself go on until after I finish my work. That way I have something small to look forward to after my homework, so I don't necessarily rush through it, but I don't sit there and get distracted. Which brings me to my next topic.
-Sit somewhere non-distracting
Distractions are very bad when you're doing your homework because not only can you not get your homework done, but it also brings your brain somewhere else, and therefore you might get that answer wrong because you're not focusing. If you sit somewhere quiet where no one is or the TV isn't on, it will help you focus a lot more which will lead to better homework effort.
-Break it up
I have to admit that I am definitely a procrastinator. So if breaking your homework up is not something you can do (because once I start something-I will just do it until it's done), then I recommend this 'breaking it up' strategy. This is something I do and find it very useful. First, when I come home I do my written work and any essays that need to be typed. Then after dinner, if I need to, I will study, work on a project, edit my story (if I'm working on one for English), etc. That way it helps you break it up and your brain doesn't explode due to writing and doing homework and then cramming your brain from studying.
I hope these few tips help! I think I am going to do a studying tip blog post, and if you guys still like them, I will do more. Make sure you request if you have anything in particular! Thanks, Kait
Hey Girls!
So I was planning on writing a good post today, but I had a sleepover with my friend last night, so I am very tired. Unfortunately, that post is going to have to wait. But in the meantime, I have some tips to help you out on deciding what you should wear on your first day.
1. Wear something comfortable, cute, and you!
The first day of school is important, but personally, I don't think you need to dress up for the first day. My first tip is to wear something that's comfortable, cute, and you! You are probably going to be even the slightest bit nervous for the first day (just admit it ;)) so you want to wear something comfortable, that maybe you've worn before. Also, the cute part is kind of obvious. Who doesn't want to look cute? You never know, someone may ask where you got something-BOOM friendship initiation. (Or as Harry puts it in the sixth movie "Poof". Comment if you remember that part :)) Furthermore, you just want to be yourself.
2. Dress it up
Like I said, I don't think you need to dress up on the first day of school because, sure it's important, but I mean, it's just school. My recommendation to you is to dress it up a little bit. Maybe instead of stud earrings wear dangly earrings or put on bracelets, curl your hair, etc.
3. Wear something makes makes you feel confident
Everyone is in the same boat on the first day. (That would be kinda cool if I meant that literally.) So you might be nervous, most likely. If you wear something that makes you feel happy and confident, people will want to get to know you. I don't think I need to explain further. :)
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed those tips! Talk to you soon guys! -Kait
Hey Girls!
Today I have a short post for you all, and it's another hair tip post. I've done two before (hence, the #3) and I will link the other two down below.
Do you shower with warm water? I do! Actually, if you shower with cold water, your hair will be less frizzy. Nothing like, "Oh my gosh, my hair has no frizz!" way, but more of just a little extra help. But personally, I don't like showering with cold water, so what I do is I shower first-do everything like that, and when I am about to turn the water off, I turn it to cold and let my hair get the cold water. Let me know if you try this out!
My other hair tips:
Hair Tip #1
Hair Tip #2
-Kait
