Optimal Orchid

 The first day of school is rapidly approaching, and I know that a lot of you might be feeling nervous for it. First-day jitters can be so real, whether you’re starting at a new school or just heading back after a summer of being gone. Here are some tips you can follow to tackle those nerves that come from the first day of school. Routines Preparing the night before can help with your nerves. Make sure your bag is packed so you’re not running around looking for your things at the last minute. Pick out your outfit and you could even decide on what makeup look and hairstyle you want to have in order to complete the look and feel confident walking into school. Go to sleep on time or maybe even a bit early to wake up rested and ready for the day. You also want to start the day off calmly, as being frazzled increases your stress and anxiety about what is to come. Since night and morning routines are connected, here are the links to my morning and night routine pages, where you can ...

 Hello everyone! If you find yourself struggling to focus, your study space can be a factor in this. I’m going to be sharing some ideas you can use in order to create a productivity haven, as having the right environment can make all the difference. I’m aware that depending on what your situation is, you won’t be able to follow all of these tips— I currently can’t even follow them all myself— but please feel free to take what you can or attempt to adapt the information given so it suits you as best as it can. Good Location Picking the right location for your studying is crucial for maintaining your focus and productivity. Try and nab yourself a dedicated space where you do nothing but studying, such as a desk in your home or a spot at the library. You can even pick a sit at the dining room table or on the couch if you really need to— really, the most important part of this is to avoid working in bed. This is because your brain develops association with actions and locations. If...

 Hello everyone! I know that you don’t want to struggle during the upcoming school year- maybe it’s your first time going into a new level of education, or maybe you’re trying to improve from the experiences you had last year. Either way, I’m going to share some mistakes that you’re going to want to avoid making during the upcoming school year. So let’s get into it! Procrastination The first mistake is one that everyone struggles with, and that’s procrastination and bad time management. Everyone has been in a position where we keep putting off tasks we don’t want to do until the deadline looms over us and we do the work in a panic. Even if you believe yourself to be someone who works better under that pressure, procrastination is still not ideal as nearing the deadline can be very stressful and it’s not a good idea to put your body under that stress. so please, manage your schedule well to make sure you’re getting all your work done without worrying about falling behind. Not S...

 I know that people are beginning to start going back to school or getting ready to go back right now, so I thought now would be a good time to share some tips on how to become an academic weapon for the upcoming school year! Whether you’re aiming to boost your grades or manage your workload, you’ll be able to excel. Set Goals First, you need to set clear academic goals for yourself. Ask yourself this question: What does success mean you do for this school year? Is success about getting a better grade in a certain class or being more prepared for a test? What about never falling behind on homework and project deadlines, or trying to engage more with the class material and discussions to develop a proper understanding? You want to have a goal that gives you something to work towards and be able to measure if you made the progress you wanted to make in order to become an academic weapon. Study Plan Next, depending on what your goal is, you’re going to have to make some sort of ...