Friday Favorites

The holidays are finally winding down. Writing thank you cards and packing up all the decorations are what my day has consisted of. I hate to admit this, but I am kind of ready to go back to school. The first week of was so much fun and there was so much to do. Now, I find myself in a kind of boring drag and sitting around doing a whole bunch of nothing.. And I hate that! Sure sleeping in has been nice but it allows me to let myself to stay up till 3am binge watching on netflix (which was totally nice the first 1 or 2 nights!) I'm just kind of anxious for Monday to come so then I can get back in somewhat structured routine. It will be nice to get up and have breakfast and pack my lunch and actually get dressed up! But with going back to school it brings all the dreaded piles of work teachers like to cram right before .. MIDTERMS! (trying to remain sane and there weeks away) So below are some of my favorite things to stay on task, keep with those new year resolutions and get back in the swing of things! Enjoy XOXO

1. This Motivational Video Although I think school is very important I really liked this video and how he related education to school and that they are two completely different concepts. 

2.The 2 HOUR rule Props to my cousin for this one; Last year she started began high school and she allowed herself 2 hours of homework every night. No more. For a high schooler this is a reasonable time... For college student probably not so much! Of course you need to give yourself a little bit more time if you have maybe a really big test tomorrow, but I think this is a really good concept, it really gives studying a sense of structure. Trade your phone in for a really cute timer or clock and make your work area distraction free by using the computer only when you NEED to (your only cheating yourself because YOU know when you really need to use the computer ;) ) And of course reward yourself when you get into this habit!

3.R-E-W-A-R-D-S Of course getting a good grade on the test that you studied oh-so-hard for is a reward in itself. But you need a personal award, one that a physical reward!!Or maybe when you have stuck to working out all month and haven't cheated yourself on eating clean.. hello that deserves an award! It is important that you do reward yourself because it gives you a feeling of inner satisfactory. So if you have been working hard in school buy yourself something school related like some adorable pencils! Or if you have been working hard physically reward yourself with some new sneakers or adorable workout wear! 

4.Myndology  When i study I always need flashcards! But white flashcards are so incredibly boring! Myndology offers so many diffrent colored "flashcards" with and without line. And the best part is theres 3 diffrent colors on each "ring" so you can color coat diffrent chapters. You defifnelty need to check out this site and all there cool study tools! 

5. Routine, Routine, and Routine I know I have already talked about it but routine is really important to living a genuinely happy life because you know what to expect. Although sometimes it is fun to do things and go to places that are out of your norm, you need to have some kind of balance. Having the same wake up time can be ideal, but we know going to bed at the same time is challenging. Something that I find odly routine-ish is my night routine. No matter what time I am up working till I like to make sure my shower, and brushing my teeth and all that are always the last thing I do before bed. And it is always nice to have a cute pajama set to wear everynight so you are not just falling asleep in clothes that you were studying in (THIS IS CALLED CRASHING)".. Although I have been gulity of doing this during soccer season and a walk of shame to the shower to realize you still have yesterdays game socks on and you didn't take out your contatcts is never fun! 

For christmas I recieved a pair of Tommy Hilfiger PJS and I am in love (they are somewhat similar to these)