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Having the right study space can be the difference between putting your work off until the last minute and actually wanting to work. Here are some tips on how to create your perfect study space, no desk required.
pick a spot
If you already have a desk, then this may already be done for you. If not, look around for somewhere that has good lighting (natural is a bonus!) and is in an area that’s not too busy or loud. It doesn’t have to be big – it could be a corner, or even your bed.
pick a desk
Now that you’ve found a spot, you need either a desk or some sort of other surface to work on. My favorites: (ordered from most expensive to least)
- Desks: Lots of storage (Ikea) ⋙ Bamboo (ikea) ⋙ Glass (walmart)
- Lap Desks: Comfortable ⋙ Compact
find some storage
- Color-coordinated organizers (pencil cups, paper trays, etc)
- Drawer organizers
- Pencil cup (set of three) - design one and two
- Hanging folders
- Storage box
- Basket
- Cork boxes (set of four)
decorate your space
- Cork board
- Chalkboard decal
- Calendar printables (free)
- Quote printables & more (free)
- Even more quote printables (make your own too!)
- Floral prints
- City prints
- Tons more prints
- Hang pictures, notes, and your own artwork!
- Plants (real or fake)
- Your favorite books
- String lights
- Banners/pendents
- Postcards or letters from friends
inspo - my favorite spaces
Study hacks
- Wolfram Alpha by @literalmarveltrash
- Educational youtube channels by @studystreak
- Study hacks
- Improving memory by @thestudiousstudent
- Summary foldables by @studyign
Apps
- Studying apps by @overachievings
- Favourite study apps masterpost + more by @sammy-studies
- Helpful apps by @gracelearns
- …another “master post” of apps by @studygene
- Helpful apps by @studypeaks
- My productivity apps (for IOS) by @getstudyblr
- Favourite studyblr smartphone apps (for android) by @linguisticallyunsound
- Studying apps by @studyiingaway
Effective study
- Studying better by @study-nsp
- 21 tips to become the most productive person you know by @studying-towards-success
- Staying productive by @elkstudies
- Guide to studying by @elkstudies
Time management
- Guide to time management by @studyign
- Time management by @studybuzz
- 20 quick tips for better time management by @kimberlystudies
- Time management study hacks by @study-something-kid
- How to prioritze your time by @studyingmeblr
Note taking
- Note taking methods by @studyign
- How I make revision notes by @raistudy
- How to take lecture notes by @studyquirk
- How I take notes by @tbhstudying
- Upgrade your notes by @studylou
- How I take notes by @academicmind
Study skills
- How to set up an effective study routine by me
- Mindful study space by @succulentstudy
- How to make study guides by @strive-for-da-best
- The pomodoro method by @etudiance
Focus
- How to: stop procrastinating by me
- Conquering procrastination by @studybudyblr
- How to focus by @simply-study
- Studying with a lack of motivation by @studysthesia
- Staying productive by @elkstudies
- How to focus: tips on improving your focus by @simply-study
- Staying awake/focused in class by @mathbrain
Study tips
- Some study tips by @quilavastudy
- A stash of tiny study tips by @emiliaspencer
- 10 rules of good and bad studying by @mexicanmedstudent-life
- How to catch up in your classes by @mocha-notes
- 6 things people don’t always tell you about studying by @behindonstudying
- 101 study tips by @study-early
- Top 5 study tips by @studyign
- 10 best study habits by @moleskinestudies
Tests and exams
- How to reduce exam stress by @studydesu
- Exam tips by @studywithmaggie
- How to study for an exam by @chemistrynerd2020
- Common mistakes when studying for exams by @study-studymore-studyhard
- Exam tips by @mimistudying
- A complete exam study guide by @strive-for-da-best
Self care
- Tips for bad days by @ptsdconfessions
- Self care masterpost by @cortexstudy
- Self care cheat sheet by @jwstudying
- Study and mental health by @getstudyblr
- Healthy eating for students by @raineydaystudies
- 22 “less difficult’ ways to practice self-care by @mapsfortheroad
- How to study with a mental illness by @haleystudies
Printables
- Study planner printable by me
- Printable masterpost by @studiyng
- Printables by @theorganisedstudent
- Exam study pack by @ennui-for-me
- Finals study plan by @colllegeruled
- Daily planner printables by @katsdesk
- Calendar printables by @thearialligraphyproject
- Printables by @highschoolering
Other masterposts
- Ultimate study masterpost by @iridescentstudy
- Study Methods by @etudiance
- Study tips by @study-something-kid
- Complete study masterpost by @moleskinestudies
- Massive masterpost of masterposts by @annie-tomy
- Studying 101! by @studyingwithchlo
Please let me know if I have accidentally credited the wrong person or if a link isn’t working!
Happy studying :-)
04/06/2016 // may ‘16 spreads!
after my exams ended and my summer started, i started a new bullet journal! i’m having a lot of fun experimenting with layouts and colours and all the arty stuff that’s hard to do on top of a busy academic year ;;; if you look closely, you’ll be able see that i’ve been very busy (which would also explain my absence e heh he h ^^;) i was really inspired by @studypetals spreads as well as this post by @teacomets for my monthly layout!! so sorry for the gross lighting i have going here agh
how have i not seen this yet?! this is absolutely gorgeous!
this is adorable 😍
@cactusmandan, could you please identify these cacti? They’re from the botanical garden of Oporto and they don’t know their name…
Hi,
Gladly. :) They are: Weingartia aff. neocummingii (the genus Weingartia needs to serious taxonomic attention, but that’s a story for another time), Cleistocactus winteri, Ferocactus glaucescens and Ferocactus schwarzii, I think. I’m not 100% on the last one. Some great pictures of great plants, though!
Happy growing!
