Late 20s. She/her. AuDHD. Postgrad.
87 posts
Log: 5th March ☑ Morning shower _journal ☑ Review & edit thesis section ☑ Research: EV battery degradation models ☑ Read: Age of Revolutions ☑ _call home + stretch ☑ Organize project files
I radiate confidence, positivity, and joy, embracing each moment with determination and purpose. Today is filled with endless possibilities, and I have everything I need to succeed.
99/100
"reprogram your brain for consistency, not intensity"
Log: 17th March
regular housekeeping tasks
research work 2P
read journal papers
evening walk
Cut the dopamine supply. Work in short, controlled bursts (20-30 minutes max) — even when you feel like working longer. Leave tasks unfinished. This forces your brain to stay engaged in the background without burning out. Delay gratification. After each session, step away. Don’t check results or keep pushing. Low-dopamine environment. Limit phone use, social media, and even music that triggers a dopamine spike.
27.04.25 - weekly study summary
Maintained duolingo streak
Completed glean training
Contacted supervisor
Song: fearless (taylor's version) - taylor swift
Not a lot of studying this week. Ended up submitting an assignment 2 week early, new module doesn't start for another week and prep materials haven't been released yet, and waiting for my supervisor to get back to me before I can start my phd application. Took advantage to have a break and enjoy some crafts.
Haha guess who got sick again 🥲
Log: 10.3.25
Make dessert for guests
Journal _mental health check
Startup meeting
Research work 3P
Yoga b4 bed
The absolute beauty of reading.
2025-03-18
databases + doodles
You're tired but you have goals to reach and places to be!
Lots of work again this week, and I’m currently battling with my urge to play video games all day!
Missing my girlfriend, but hey at least I got a lot of stuff done!
Have a good week friends
"Studying is not a trend. It's a lifestyle. A lifestyle is not an amount. It's practice. So what are you waiting for? Take action. "
-thelostfilesofstudents
10th semester, here we go! || 15.04.2025 Lux
21/04/25 - weekly study summary
defined phd questions
submitted final module assignment
emailed phd supervisor
rearranged desk set up
song: come with me by chxrlotte
desk photos from top left to bottom right: before, empty, after wide, after close (with room lights off). not a huge visual difference on my desk, but feels much tidier and i love the fairy lights <3
27|50 3.6.25
Green tea and lecture reviews.
🎧 Pride and Prejudice OST
Saturday reset mode: activated. You’re building something bigger than just a productive day—you’re building resilience, discipline, and balance. Keep going!
Log: 23 Feb
☀ Morning ▸ Breakfast + journal ▸ Research Work (RO) ▸ Light stretching
🌿 Afternoon ▸ Deep-clean workspace + tidy up ▸ Lunch+ write up ▸ Catch up on research (editing)
🌙 Evening ▸ Call home ▸ Yoga ▸ Go shopping ▸ Wind down with a movie or podcast
“the best revenge is massive success,"
friendly reminder that notes do look like a mess 90% of the time and it’s ok!!
Shanking my head so people know I'm not into coke and psychosexual theory
[research life]
Some pink accents for my study sessions + also discovered a new favorite cafe today! 🌷📝🩷
My favourite non-study things this month:
sewing a dress
nature walks
craft night with a friend
reading non-fiction for fun
baked brownies
preparing for the easter egg hunt battle royale
Why is there always one photo that doesn't match the colour pallet lol
Pen to paper, ideas flowing- nothing beats the focus of a good study session
so excited for race today... how r u all loves!
log: day 3: 23.3.25
mental health check _journal
Cook steamed vege and fish
meds_call home_ go on a long walk
yoga b4 bed
read for pleasure 30
shower and other self-care tasks
research work 2P
ways to bring joy: - Create a "comfort corner" with soft textures, gentle lighting, and calming scents - Build a personal playlist of songs that remind you of happy memories - Keep a collection of essential oils or candles that boost different moods - Practice mindful eating with favorite foods, focusing on textures and flavors - Take "sensory breaks" to feel sunshine, listen to birds, or watch clouds move - Create a touch-comfort box with different textures (silk, wool, smooth stones) - Use color therapy in your workspace with items that make you smile - Start a "curiosity journal" where you write down interesting questions - Watch educational videos about topics completely outside your field - Create small challenges like learning one new word in a different language daily - Play strategy games or solve puzzles that make you feel accomplished - Join online communities discussing fascinating topics - Create mind maps connecting different concepts you're learning - Write creative interpretations of your academic materials
13/04/25 - weekly study summary
first draft of essay
researched phd supervisors
completed assistive tech training
set up zotero
song: john hughes movie by maisie peters
feeling so much better now the first draft is done. it's taken a long time to get the assistive tech i need, but oh my god it's so good. i can't believe i've been working without adhd support this whole time. drafting this essay with the proper support was a breeze after struggling with it and previous essays for weeks. i may even had it in early.
The calm of spring begins these days , I have been reading lapvona, a slightly disturbing but quite interesting and addictive book !
Desk set up and journal spreads 📄💡
2025. 03. 10 | but the light!
I love the independence of doing a PhD! I thrive when I’m interested in what I’m doing (I am), I’m constantly learning (also), and I am not being micromanaged (I’m not!). I love my supervisor and the faith she’s showing me to get my own shit done.
I love my job.
I love my project.
My boss is so great.
I can’t tell how much of all this enthusiasm is coming from the sun and how much is real but I’m riding it.
Introduction to neurology 🧠🩺💤
[research life]
Some spring greenery among my study environments🌿🌷🤩🤍📝
POV: my study buddy
98/100
So pumped for the race today...
Log: 16.3.25 #race day #go shopping #research work 2P #call home_journal
06.04.25 - weekly studying summary
phd supervisor meeting
intro chapter from authoring a phd
lecture-focused assistive tech training facility
perfect march in duolingo
recorded lecture
song: what else can i do? from encanto by diane guerrero, stephanie beatriz
i had little to no motivation to do anything last week, but got a lot of my motivation back this week. constantly reminding myself that - especially with adhd - motivation follows action, not the other way around. also had a lovely couple of cafe study sessions with my sibling and my mum.
I want to be so disgustingly over-educated that I have more degrees than I know what to do with
(Not my photos, from 📌, dm for removal)