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How to use the Pareto Principle to Increase Productivity (Part 1)

ari5t0crat — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:29:56 +0200

One of the things I wish I had learned when I was younger is that not everything you do counts an equal amount or will get you equally far. If you are given a homework assignment worth maybe .2% of your total grade, or a midterm for a different class worth 30% of your grade which one is worth spending more time on? The answer is obviously the Midterm. But what if the answer wasn’t so obvious? What if all I told you was you had two tasks you had to accomplish tonight for homework? What would your strategy be? Choose the shortest first? The longest first? The one you are best at? Or is hardest?

Now let’s look at college. You have 10 different readings due next week, do you read them all? Skim some? Completely disregard others? Forget that you had to read one?

When it comes to completing school work, and really to completing any tasks in life, you should always be asking yourself “what is going to get me furthest, benefit me the most, or offer the greatest advantage?” Spend your time doing those things and forget the rest. A very wise man, Vilifred Pareto once said that 20% of the work produces 80% of the bounty/harvest/etc. In other words, 20% of the tasks you do will produce 80% of the benefit. This is often referred to as the “Pareto Principle” or the “80/20 rule”. Since learning this rule, I’ve tried all kinds of variations of it. There’s some truth to it, but also some impracticality.

If you had 10 readings for school, only reading 2 of them is impractical. Your professor probably won’t expect you to do all the reading (especially if all 10 were for the same class), but certainly expects you to read more than 2. A smarter strategy I like to do is to review them all, but only read about 20% especially for journal articles and textbook chapters. Below are my top 3 tips and tricks I use to utilize the Pareto Principle to its fullest advantage in school.

Pareto Principle Tip 1: Reading Journal Articles

A very smart grad school professor of mine once pointed out that unless you’re writing a thesis/need to be an expert on some reading, you probably don’t need to read the article in its entirety. Instead, just read the introduction and the conclusion.

Pareto Principle Tip 2: Reading Textbooks

The same idea applies to chapters in textbooks! Don’t waste time reading the whole thing, when the most important stuff is in the introduction, conclusion, and maybe the first paragraph of each section. Check out my article on the Hudgin’s reading method to learn how to read your textbooks faster!!

Pareto Principle Tip 3: Prioritization during the school week

Will getting a 100 on a homework assignment or taking time to study for the SAT get you further? What about doing a textbook reading, or studying for a major test? You need to stop treating every task like its worth the same amount and begin prioritizing assignments and tasks worth more of your grade, or that will count more in the future.

The Pareto Principle can easily be used in conjunction with Eat that Frog, by choosing to do the top 20% of your tasks first thing in the morning. Click here for my blog post describing “Eat that Frog.” The Pareto Principle can also be used in a variety of other areas of your life including but not limited to extracurriculars, relationships and more! Next week we will be discussing how to use the Pareto Principle to find your “golden egg” task.

the-notegarden:“Fear is your enemy and also your best...

ari5t0crat — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:05:16 +0200

the-notegarden:

“Fear is your enemy and also your best friend.“🍃

playing-hero: lunette3002: fashionf-u-c-ks: None OKAY so I saw...

ari5t0crat — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 11:12:12 +0200

playing-hero:

lunette3002:

fashionf-u-c-ks:

None

OKAY so I saw this a few days ago and was like “whatever” but then I smashed my phone in a car door, had to clean up some dead baby bunnies in my yard, and have just generally NOT had a good week. I’m fucking spooked and I’m reblogging this twice to get the universe to stop.

I ignored this too and then i got kicked out of my house. Also reblogging twice.

saflinstudies:Do you ever just sit on your bed and wonder what a...

ari5t0crat — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:35:44 +0200

saflinstudies:

Do you ever just sit on your bed and wonder what a person all the way across the world is doing? And what their life is like? And their accomplishments, their friends, their embarassing memories, and their family? And do you ever realize that you’ll never get to meet that person and get to know them? And they’ll probably never know that you even exist.

architstudy:19.03.18 // 46/100 Days of productivity - Spring...

ari5t0crat — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:44:25 +0200

architstudy:

19.03.18 // 46/100 Days of productivity - Spring break is coming! I’ll have more free time and I promise to post original content more often ✨✨

How to Plan Your Day Realistically: The 1-3-5 Rule

ari5t0crat — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:41:34 +0200

howtosucceedinschool:

Have you ever planned a to-do list for the day, only to feel frustrated at the end by how few tasks got accomplished? Chances are, you overestimated the amount of work you could get done in one day. Heck, we all have overestimated our capabilities at one point. Some days we wake up and feel on top of the world! On these days, I feel like I can do anything! However, realistically, there’s only so much time in the day, no matter how optimistic or productive we are feeling. Recently I learned a new strategy for planning a productive day. This strategy is called the “1-3-5″ rule. It’s so simple and easy you won’t believe you never thought of it!

Step 1: 1- The One stands for one big task. Obviously, big, medium and small are pretty subjective. So it may take some time to figure out what tasks fall into these categories.

Here are some examples of “big tasks” in my life: writing a rough draft of a paper, studying for an upcoming test, completing an online training module for my job, cleaning my room.

Step 2: 3- The three stands for three medium tasks. I define a medium task as things that take significant time, but not the majority of the day.

Examples of medium tasks in my life: laundry, dishes, reading assignments, shopping and meal prep.

Step 3- 5 The five stands for five small, easy to accomplish tasks.

Example of small tasks from my life include: answering a quick e-mail, scheduling an appointment, taking out the trash, planning for tomorrow/next week, and papers less than 3 pages in length.

Basically, the goal is never to expect to accomplish more than 9 tasks with this breakdown. If you are in an optimistic mood, or have a surplus of free time and want to try to do more than 9 tasks, you can, but be careful of burn out, and also of any other negative feelings that could result from setting unrealistic goals for yourself.

how to grow the fuck up

ari5t0crat — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:16:18 +0200

apparantjpg:

Home

what the hell is a mortgage?

first apartment essentials checklist

how to care for cacti and succulents

the care and keeping of plants

Getting an apartment

Money

earn $50-$100 by taking surveys

how to coupon

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

see if you’re paying too much for your cell phone bill

how to save money

How to Balance a Check Book

How to do Your Own Taxes

Health

how to take care of yourself when you’re sick

things to bring to a doctor’s appointment

how to get free therapy

what to expect from your first gynecologist appointment

how to make a doctor’s appointment

how to pick a health insurance plan

how to avoid a hangover

a list of stress relievers

how to remove a splinter

Emergency

what to do if you get pulled over by a cop

a list of hotlines in a crisis

things to keep in your car in case of an emergency

how to do the heimlich maneuver

Job

time management

create a resume

find the right career

how to pick a major

how to avoid a hangover

how to interview for a job

how to stop procrastinating

How to write cover letters

Travel

ULTIMATE PACKING LIST

Traveling for Cheap

Travel Accessories

The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase

How To Read A Map

How to Apply For A Passport

How to Make A Travel Budget

Better You

read the news

leave your childhood traumas behind

how to quit smoking

how to knit

how to stop biting your nails

how to stop procrastinating

how to stop skipping breakfast

how to stop micromanaging

how to stop avoiding asking for help

how to stop swearing constantly

how to stop being a pushover

learn another language

how to improve your self-esteem

how to sew

learn how to embroider

how to love yourself

100 tips for life

Independent Youtube Channels to learn from

ari5t0crat — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:11:21 +0100

ambitiouslylearning:

So I guess we all spend too much time on Youtube or the internet in general. To be honest, a lot of time is wasted, but there are also fun and entertaining ways to educate or motivate yourself - that’s why I’ve collected my favorite YouTube channels that could potentially be interesting to the studyblr community. I tried to differentiate the channels using a few bullet points. Hope this is helpful!

Mainly study-related
Holly Gabrielle: university, (vegan) lifestyle
Rhiannon: a lot of motivational study with mes
Ruby Granger: study with mes, books
studyign: videos about studying, origanization, productivity
studyquill: studying & organization
StudyWith Me: the name says it all
UnJaded Jade: studying & (vegan) lifestyle
WaysToStudy: everything about studying & organization

Mainly lifestyle & self-improvement
Jusuf: organization, productivity, lifestyle & minimalism
muchelleb: self-improvement & organization
Rowena Tsai: productivity, self-care
Kristen Leo: sustainable lifestyle

General Knowledge
The School of Life: philosophical answers about life
What I’ve Learned: unconventional knowledge
NutritionFacts.org: health & nutrition information

(Every channel, excluding The School of Life and NutritionFacts.org, is hosted by independent individuals.)

bookishandbright: Its officially 2018 and I’m so hyped to start...

ari5t0crat — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:04:47 +0100

bookishandbright:

Its officially 2018 and I’m so hyped to start using all my new bullet journal spreads! Hope you all had a wonderful New Years and that 2018 brings lots of happiness, excitement and good things to you all! 💕 http://ift.tt/2DH8nZN

cuppa-studies:02.02.2018 // 10:37 GMT || currently studying...

ari5t0crat — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:49:22 +0100

cuppa-studies:

02.02.2018 // 10:37 GMT || currently studying Ancient Greek philosophers. ~ What is your favourite subject?

fiercelittlestudyblr:1/02/18 How is it February already? I...

ari5t0crat — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:29:59 +0100

fiercelittlestudyblr:

1/02/18 How is it February already? I missed the last couple of days of january because I’ve been having a really really tough time. I’m glad I didn’t have any deadlines to worry about during it. I’ll make a long post about it. Im so glad I got the essay out of the way and done with, but I know I could have done more! Might rework it over summer? Dissertation possibly? I have a dissertation meeting today….! Emily xxxx

athenastudying: 25 Jan 2018 || ig: meike_studies A timeline of...

ari5t0crat — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:07:05 +0100

athenastudying:

25 Jan 2018 || ig: meike_studies

A timeline of the French Revolution.

etudaire: A big bang of “how to” stuff There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles so I...

ari5t0crat — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:17:18 +0100

etudaire:

A big bang of “how to” stuff

There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles so I made up this long ass post for y'all!

So you a potato. Me a potato. World conquered by we potatoes. But potato need survival tips. So your bro potato help you out. Yay potato. Go go potato.

Study related stuff :

1. Get good grades

Catch concepts, not chapters. Your portion is most likely gonna be super vast, so it’s helpful to know a little something from every chapter rather than knowing just 50% of your syllabus.

Figure out which concepts are important and master them.

Keep all assignments completed at least 1 day before submission date. This isn’t always possible but trust me if you do this you’re guaranteeing marks for proper submission. Job done early? Proof check and add touches to enhance that essay!

Let the teachers know that you’re working hard. I actually passed math because my math teacher knew I was working super hard on my math skills. Participate in the class, gather a bunch of doubts and then dump them on your teacher when the chapter ends.

Try not to miss lectures because chances are you’ll remember that silly mnemonic your friend made up in class and get the answer correct.

Analysis of your exam type is super important. Want me to make a long ass post about it?

2. Be more productive

Having a stuydjo/bujo by your side helps hella lot.

Plan plan plan. Lists, organise lists and colour code them. Basically become Monica Geller Bing and you’re set for life.

Motivational quotes from pinterest almost make me guilty for not being productive and force me to do something.

Before starting your study session, dance around to upbeat music for like 5 minutes. You’ll see the difference I promise.

Seek out inspiration from your smart friends /tumblr friends /people you look up to by constantly reminding yourself about them. I always think of hermione granger because even randomly picturing her with books in my mind ignites that badass boss feeling complying me to study tf up.

3. Manage your time

Studyjo/bujo saves your life.

Wear a watch all the damn time, it will remind you of how much time you’re spending doing nothing. You’ll end up saving several extra minutes!

List out what you’re gonna do every hour of the day on a sticky note and refer to it when you feel lazy.

Get a super nice friend /parent /sibling who will constantly remind you to utilise your time.

Think of time as currency and pretend that it’s all a game where you need to save up as much money as you can to become a billionaire. Save up your time and become rich af.

4. Avoid procrastinating

Stduyjo/bujo again. You know the drill now.

A little bit of exercise before starting work generally works you up and sets the correct mood.

Knowing how ahead your friends are from you often makes you wanna catch up so try getting that motivation.

Set goals + rewards that actually matter to you. Maybe a face care spa day isn’t your thing but munching on a snickers bar is. Treat yo self.

Tell someone a detailed plan of what you are going to accomplish the next day. Now whenever you see that person you’ll want to prove to them that you’re doing what you promised. Or the guilt may drive you too.

Appearance related stuff :

1. Look more put together

Try the lipstick trick. There are days when you do not have the time /want to put on makeup, so just put on a lipstick that matches your outfit and you’ll automatically create an illusion of being more put together, boss af and fabulous.

Try out cheap (potato can’t afford sorry) but elegant accessories. If it’s a necklace try tucking it under the collar of your shirt and see the magic. Stick to one staple accessory that’s gonna be your trademark.

Tame that mane potato. Your hair isn’t gonna detangle itself. You gotta do it. I mean, don’t you love your hair?

Minimalistic colours rock. Some outfits never go old like flannels or white shirts or black dresses.

2. Feel beautiful

The lipstick does the trick for me.

Putting my hair in a sky high ponytail makes me feel like I’m a queen or something.

Save little compliments for yourself as reminders and when you get them you’ll feel 10x more beautiful than before.

Mind related stuff :

1. Deal with burnout/slump

Try to accomplish super tiny stuff. Break down every task into micromolecular basics.

Give yourself a ted talk. It works.

Sometimes the best way of dealing with burnout is by detoxing from the thing that caused burnout. Stay away form books and after some time you’ll actually want to study.

2. Study with slumps/mental illness

Step one is to finish homework /assignments. If you can concentrate on them, you’re good to go.

Do not take up a lot of load, just skimming through textbooks, reviewing notes, going over flashcards should do the trick.

If you desperately need to get shit done, just ignore the fact that you do not want to do it. It’s harsh on your mind but desperate times require desperate measures.

Avoid forcing yourself to study because you’ll not retain info like that.

Take it easy. But consistently. Maybe just one topic a day. But do not miss a day. A steady everyday practice goes long way in the future.

3. Strengthen self control

There are several apps that can help you with this, like forest. My top pick is the Tide app which has a gorgeous interface and super aesthetic timers with new pictures everyday. I shit you not every time I quit my pomodoro I feel the guilt of having killed 1000 puppies its worse and I avoid doing that at all costs.

If you study in your room, keep your phone in the kitchen for some time. Your lazy ass is less likely to get up and use the phone.

Switching the phone off before starting a study session works because I care for my phone like a baby and it feels horrible to switch it on and off and on and off.

Practice 30 minutes of digital detox everyday. You don’t have to study at that time, just stay away from everything that is technology. Read and book, eat a fruit, make a sandwich, paint, sing, dance, exercise. Study if you want. Just no gadgets.

4. Deal with stress

Yoga works. Potato body ain’t that flexible so just breathing exercises for a start is also enough.

Highly recommended : brain dump every night before sleeping can ensure that you’ll not stay up too late pondering over the meaning of your existence and world politics.

Having a hearty talk with someone you trust will also lift weight off your chest.

Pin point the cause of your stress and annihilate the problem. Slay it.

Life related stuff :

1. Drink more water

Carry a cool ass bottle of water with you every frigging where.

Make it a rule to have a drink everytime you go to the loo or you take a bath /shower.

Replace one of your daily caffeines /sugars with water. You don’t have to get rid of coffee because that’s just non potato ish, but maybe that third cup could be replaced with water.

Try a game thingy. Maybe everytime the word ‘procrastination’ pops in your mind take a drink. Wow, I’m so creative *sighs for eternities*.

2. Be more healthy

5 minute stretches right after getting up works you up.

Try one of those YouTube videos of 15 minute workouts. You can have 3 such workouts through the day and call yourself a fit potato.

Replacing one packet of junk food with nuts/fruits also works.

Everytime you hear someone say something related to money, have a banana. Random much? Nope, bananas are known to increase hormones that make you happy in your body, meaning you’ll feel full and happy. Maybe offer the person a banana too.

3. Be more happy

Eat bananas!

Take pictures of things you love, not things your followers love.

Puppies are a source of eternal joy.

Reading goofy/cheesy/romance books make you giggle and feel good in general.

Watching cheesy films or good ass romcoms works just well.

Friends was created for a reason.

Writing down what you accomplished today gives a sense of pride and satisfaction. Take that shit.

Tumblr has shitposts made basically to make you happy.

4. Find your true calling /figuring tf out what you wanna do with your life

Lists lists lists. Subjects you love, you hate, you’re good at, you suck at.

Consulting your teachers, family etc and find out what they think you’re good at. Sometimes other people can see traits of yours better than you.

Career tests rock.

You’ll figure it out in the end somehow.

And that’s about it for now folks, hope this helps. See y'all laterz~

Etudaire ♥

startingbullet:[ 1/24/18 ] ⛄ My free day is Wednesday, so today...

ari5t0crat — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:14:55 +0100

startingbullet:

[ 1/24/18 ] ⛄
My free day is Wednesday, so today my roommate, some of her friends, and I are going to the mall

fiercelittlestudyblr: 20.01.18 I am feeling pretty fancy in this...

ari5t0crat — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:53:36 +0100

fiercelittlestudyblr:

20.01.18 I am feeling pretty fancy in this cafe today. Still doing my coursework due Monday! Xxx Emily

quantumheels: Professors who don’t publish their course materials until the very last minute…

ari5t0crat — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:50:47 +0100

quantumheels:

Professors who don’t publish their course materials until the very last minute…

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ari5t0crat — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:02:04 +0100

tobeagenius: Why does sleep deprivation worsen the appearance of...

ari5t0crat — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:10:34 +0100

tobeagenius:

Why does sleep deprivation worsen the appearance of eye bags?

Is the brain a computer?

A condition in which people have white pupils rather than black ones

Can magic mushrooms cure depression?

Why does drinking alcohol make us lose our memory?

Heres a cool trick you can do with your eyes! (smooth pursuit)

Babies born addicted to drugs

Don’t fall in love with the moment and think you’re in love with the girl

Nature is FAKE NEWS

We are wired to look out for eachother

How do anti depressants work?

Black hamlet fish are petty gender fluid egg traders

Why we need better mental health education

How does spiking a drink with Rohypnol work?

The difference between SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs (differing anti-depressants)

What is reading and writing like for people with dyslexia

Why is colour blindess more common in males than females?

Why do we dwell on negative experiences and dismiss positive ones?

Chess is as physiologically taxing as an EXTREME sport

Why do we romanticize the past?

Is there a difference between MRIs and fMRIs?

Why do we want to be loved?

Why do pineapples make our mouth itch?

How to construct and read skeletal formula (chemistry)

Why does fear make us jumpy?

Why do words start to sound weird when we repeat them too many times

Why don’t we have memories of our early childhood?

Why don’t dreams make sense?

What causes lactose intolerance?

What even are brainwaves?

The purpose of pain

Sociopaths

When fun things don’t feel enjoyable anymore :( (Ahedonia)

Do antidepressants change your personality?

Why do we like some smells and are disgusted by others?

Why do our hands turn blue when cold?

Is love real?

Why are we ticklish?

Why do we have feelings of insecurity?

Do plants have gender identities?

Why do we cry when we are sad AND happy?

There’s a condition where the sun makes you sneeze

Why do we lose our appetite when we’re nervous?

Why do we have ‘tells’ when we’re lying?

Why do we get ‘butterflies in our stomach’?

Why do we get brain freeze?

The purpose of laughter

Why do our brains seem to become more active before we sleep?

Why does sadness feel like physical pain?

Why does your heart go boom boom when u see someone hot?

Why do we have a tendency to share our secrets at sleepovers?

More like this on @tobeagenius, Youtube and Instagram!

debbie-sketch:Hogwarts Houses common rooms in Halloween season

ari5t0crat — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:35:26 +0100

debbie-sketch:

Hogwarts Houses common rooms in Halloween season