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» Best Procrastination Tip Ever. Post written by Leo Babauta. Your first thought as you look at this article will be, “I’ll read this later.” But don’t. Let the urge to switch to a new task pass. Read this now. It’ll take you two minutes. It’ll save you countless hours. I’ve written the book on ending procrastination, but I’ve since come up with a very simple technique for beating everyone’s favorite nemesis. Try it now: Identify the most important thing you have to do today. Clear away distractions. Sit there, and focus on getting started. Pay attention to your mind, as it starts to have urges to switch to another task. But don’t move. Notice also your mind trying to justify not doing the task. Now just take one small action to get started. Get started, and the rest will flow.

99 songs to make your homework awesome. Wardrobe Essentials for College Girls. I received the following email recently: “Hey i love your site and find it really helpful. I’m a senior in high school and will be in college next fall. I want to start with a fresh wardrobe. Do you have any suggestions on what is needed in every college fashionista’s wardrobe?” Photo by TeeRish This is a question I get a lot and I’m pretty sure most girls have trouble with this. You want to keep up with trends, but at the same time, you want clothes that won’t be unwearable next season.

Here is what I believe to be the definitive guide to what every college girl should have in her wardrobe. Absolute Must’s 4-5 Pairs of Jeans That Fit Well Jeans (not sweatpants!) One of these pairs can be a trendy style, like skinny jeans or wide leg jeans. Brands to check out: American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap A Classic Dress Dress by Banana Republic This is my favorite because it’s pretty much an entire outfit in one easy piece. 4-6 Basic Tank Tops Tank Top by A&F 1-3 Chic Cardigans Bag By Nine West. 118 Ways to Save Money in College. So you have already looked for scholarships, grants, and loans and are still finding it hard to pay your way through college? It goes without saying that the typical college student is either broke or financially hanging in the balance most of the time.

We’ve assembled a long list of both practical and creative ways you can save some green while you’re going to campus. Managing the Money You Have To save money you need to manage it. Get a free checking and savings account. Alcohol It’s an expense many college students will not forego. Don't drink. Books Every college student must buy books. Before you even think about putting out money for a textbook, don’t you think someone else on campus had to already have one? Food Food is one of the top priorities in a college student’s life. Trying to eat on 12 cents? Skip the fast food forays and late night take-out. Don’t have anything to eat, dining hall closed? Computers - Hardware and Software Entertainment- Music, Movies, Arts and Culture Shopping. INTENSE STUDY TIPS. Boy oh boy.... I'm going to attempt to get all of my study tips from the past and present into this post. I've been getting emails/tweets/questions asking for my secrets. Before starting... there are a few "ground rules" I will lay out.

I don't have tips on how to be more motivated. For me, there's a set, clear list of things I have to do and there is a specifically defined time to doing them. I either do them, or they don't get done. No motivation necessary.Everyone studies differently... this is just my personal way of staying organized and on top of things.If you are really really really struggling with studying (especially if you're in college), try talking to someone from the school. Okay...... and off we go! ONE: In class, notetaking My rule of thumb: Paying attention in class is HALF the battle. If a professor uploads slides online before the class, download them and print them out beforehand.

For classes in which intensive note taking is required, a laptop may be the best option.