5 University Life Hacks

After graduating this summer, I thought I would share with you five hacks I wish I would have known before I started university.

1. Notebooks are lighter in the long run than lots of folders? There are a lot less chaos than folders because there isn't an excessive amount of filing and you can leave the modules you aren't doing at home. 

2. Keep everything as electronic as possible if not to save on the astronomical printing cost but to keep you organised. It is easier to organise folders on your computer than with paper. 

3. Planners are your life savers. They allow you to plan when to plan, research, write and edit your assignments and online learning and lecture preparation. I didn't realise how important they are until my third year. My planner never leaves my side now. 

4. Clarify don't guess. It is better to try and clarify something with your lecturer if you are in a muddle than guess, because that guess could cost you hours of work. 

5. Learn the art of re drafting assignments - because it will benefit you in the long run. 

What are your hacks to survive university life? I would love to know what they are, comment down below. 

The SWORE Limerick for Motivation - 5 ways I have motivated myself

I thought I would share with you in a fun way how I motivated myself to achieve my goals after a bit of a nose dive

Structure - a structure with a direction creates focus for me to achieve my goals, because my mind is not stressing over what is coming next or the unchangeable. My Erin Condren life planner helps me do this.

Write - I write all negativity down in an app called Mood Kit to work out whether I need to let it go or to change it into something positive or even to just simply deal with it.

Open - Change is inevitable be open to all possibilities because they may open up a light that you have not thought about or even consider if you had a straight forward plan. 

Reflect - Life is a journey to be learned from  and it is reflecting on this journey and improving who you are which makes you a better person. It is some I try to do everyday. It helps me ditch those mistakes and move forward with my life. 

Enjoy - it is important to enjoy what you do, because it will help your morale because your motivation will automatically be boosted.

What are your ways at helping boost your motivation and confidence? Let me know down below. 

YouTuber of the Month | October 2015

I have literally been trying to write this post since last Tuesday but this YouTuber has been keeping me busy and evolving and thinking. I know some of you are going to say it is dangerous to have a thought Kathryn. Her YouTube videos and Periscope and her website have been giving me a lot of creativity, motivation and focus. I won't hold out any longer,

The Youtuber of the Month for October 2015 

is 

Sheila Jane Teaching 

I first started watching Sheila at the start of the year when I first discovered the world of teacher bloggers. I have not looked back. Sheila is very passionate about reducing teacher burnout. I know some of you are probably wondering she's American - isn't she irrelevant in the UK education system. I am telling you she is SO RELEVANT because she looks at education as a whole not just. I love it. It is from her original blog that Sprinkle Teaching Magic that she developed Sheila Jane Teaching which is a professional learning network FOR ALL teachers ACROSS the WORLD, which has a lot of extra goodies to help teachers and all for a small amount. Please do and go check out Sheila's goodies on www.sheilajaneteaching.com.  

Lifestyle Favourites Chat | September 2015

I haven't got many lifestyle favourites this month, because it has been a bit of a weird month. The big favourite is my iPhone 6 in gold and white. I have been wanting to upgrade for a while but it hasn't been time on my contract to upgrade. I'm loving having an updated phone for all my flogging and blogging needs. My new contract is excellent too for when I'm on the go.

I have also been loving my Yankee candle which was given to me by my parents for my graduation I love the summery flowery smell.

I have also been loving a new website www.sheilajaneteaching.com. It was founded by an American teacher called Sheila Jane. She is passionate about eliminating teacher burnout and teachers developing their #EDUempire. It is fllled with resources, videos and everything you seem to need in relation to social media, education and teaching. 

I have also  been loving my handbags again. I have been particularly using my Steve Madeen bag and my new look bag which is very simliar to a Mulberry bag from a couple of years ago. 

What have been your favourites this month? 

YouTuber of the Month September 2015

This month's YouTuber of the month is TalkBeckyTalk. I think that she seems to be a really honest person on screen. I found her video called A Message to the Haters was really pivotal in showing that a screen does not make people invincible and they are just like you or me. I also think that she is really a great personality on screen. I love to watch her videos. I can't wait to see what she does next.

Who has been your favourite YouTuber of the Month this month? I would love to hear who you have been loving, tweet me @MissKathrynAB. 

August Lifestyle Favourites

It is that time of the month again - monthly favourites times. I thought I would share with you everything social and lifestyle I have been loving this month.

First up in the favourites is music. These two songs were rediscovery from my teen years and they are starships by Nicky Minaj and Mambo No 5. They are two great dance songs to cheer me up in the rainy summer days 

My next lifestyle favourite is a TV show I'm steadily becoming obsessed with and it is NCIS. I love this show. I love the characters, the story arcs and the action and the relationships. I just simply love it all. 

Next on my lifestyle favourites is an organisational method bizarrely for me. It is the KonMari method for tidying. My mum was reading her book and kept telling me her methods work. I was a major skeptic until I tried it for myself. It has revolutionised my life. The way I look at my possessions. It has actually changed my life for the better.

Next up is a good old chick flick films that I have never seen but I have fallen in love with them and they are Legally Blonde and Legally Blonde 2. I love these films. I hope one day to see Legally Blonde The Musical at some point in the future. 

What are your lifestyle favourites from this month? I would love to hear them you can comment down below or tweet me @MissKathrynAB or Instagram me @misskathrynab or even snapchat me @misskathrynab. 

Summer Wishlist Update

I don't know if you remember but back in April I wrote a post about what I hoped I would do over the summer. I spent a lot of time with family from shopping trips with my grandma, a trip away with just my Mum and Dad to Walsingham, which was the most relaxing trip ever. I have also been to Norfolk on a quiet forest holiday with the little brother, Mum and Dad. I have also had two meals out with my family one for my graduation and my Dad's birthday. I also did a lot of singing with Pendle Youth Choir as I finished up my time in the youth choir. I think of my next performing step. I have also read a hell of a lot including James Rhodes autobiography and the book by Sprinkle of Glitter (aka Louise Pentland). I haven't got as far as I want on the fitness front but I plan to continue trying with my new goal of try something new each month, which is going fantastically well. 

My blogs are also going from strength to strength with my fashion and beauty blog has grown to 500 views last month. I have started posting on a weekly schedule and I have a lot of content planned for my amazing readers across the next few months. My writing projects are going across at full steam ahead. I hope to be able to tell you at some point in the future. 

Have you accomplished any new goals this summer? Please comment and share below your achievements or memories of this summer.