So, we all can agree that smartness is so hot then how do someone becomes smart or knowledgeable? Let's make an attempt to make it more clear for you.
Read books. Read any book be it fiction, nonfiction, self-help literally anything. Books have longer lasting impact on you.
Study people- Do people watching, observe how people behave, how they react to things, what they are good at, how they are good at it, what they are bad at, how do they talk. People teach you harder lessons.
Keep yourself up-to-date with world events. Maybe read a newspaper daily or read newsletters. Try not to intake biased narratives in you.
Learn new things. Challenge yourself. Learning new things makes your brain sharper and help you grow. It also takes fear of new things outta your mind.
Be curious and open to learning. To learn you have to let go your ego of "I know this" or "this is not important". Learn about most trivial things just for fun.
Give time to your hobby. Whatever it is, try to go deep in it and have fun while doing it.
And in the New Testament of the Bible pa, 7 is the perfect number. Kaya we can interpret that Maria was saying that she's willing to wait for Crisostomo forever. I can't even- 😭
maria's "kahit ilang pitong taon pa ang lumipas, hihintayin kita, crisostomo" still breaks me. broke me the first time and will continue to break me every time i hear it.
I think we need to shed some light on the reason why Joo Yeo Jeong was an integral character in Dong Eun's revenge and journey to self-healing and why they are meant to be together — that is because he understands her need for revenge.
He validates her feelings and is willing to join her in the hunt not only because he's going through a similar experience but because they both need something in their life, and that's justice.
When he saw all of her burned scars, he was enraged and immediately felt her pain. There was a burning feeling in him when he saw those "injuries", not just because he likes this girl — in which he's truly crazy about — but because he just understand that those injuries won't heal without justice and without bringing back her glory once again.
This was his biggest difference with Ha Do Yeong, who made the decision to stay with Yeon-jin after his last dinner with Dong-eun and seeing the scars. He's still interested and curious about her, and he feels bad about what has happened to her and couldn't believe it all — but he can not see her need for revenge. He's concerned, but thinks it was a pointless obsession gaining very little in the end — and other people may think similarly to him, but no — for Dong-eun it was justice and to Yeo-jeong it was her way to move forward with her life as a 19 year old. I think this understanding is similar to any political movement, when the other side pressures the other side to move on and forget because they believe it was pointless, but to the other side it was justice and hope and their glory.
how to be successful and study like elle woods ♡︎
“many people will tell you you can’t do something don’t let one of those people be you.”
BE CONFIDENT AND DONT UNDERMINE YOURSELF.
despite elle’s counselor trying to use her 4.0 gpa in fashion merchandising as her weakness and probably not taking her serious as a “intelligent” person at all, elle definitely used it as her strength and didn’t let that discourage her from pursuing harvard. it was a theme in the movie where people constantly misjudged elle based off of her appearance but she always shone bright regardless as she knew what she was capable of.
-drown negative opinions and ones that don’t serve you.
-highlight the things you’ve accomplished and the things you are good at.
-don’t be afraid to shine brightly as who you are.
-self validate yourself.
-be true to who you are not to who everyone else is.
-silence your self doubt.
PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE.
“if you fail to plan you plan to fail.”
elle started to learn about the lsats immediately after knowing she was going to apply for harvard. this prepared her for what was to come and she held herself accountable by studying instead of partying, not to mention studying long hours and doing practice tests, she put the work in to get the results she wanted.
-start planning by becoming more familiar about the things you need to learn.
-write everything out in a planner.
-make sacrifices temporarily to reach your long term goals.
HAVE A GOOD SUPPORT GROUP AND BE KIND TO EVERYONE. (including yourself)
elle’s friends were supportive of her while she studied for harvard even if they didn’t completely understand it. the people you choose to surround yourself are important because they have the ability to change your mindset on things. elle was a kind person to everyone and in return people wanted to do nice things for her back, like when she helped that guy get a date and he helped her get a book she couldn’t reach in the library.
-have friends who you can study with and friends that will cheer you on.
-show kindness to everyone you meet but stand up for yourself when necessary like what elle did.
STUDY IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS.
elle had different places where she studied, on the treadmill, outside while warner was playing football with his clasmates, while she was getting her hair done, with a friend that was helping her practice for the lsats, studying in a different environment is fun and can increase the chances of you focusing!
-study at a cafe.
-ask a friend if they want to have a study date.
-study somewhere comfortable outside.
-study in a new place in your house.
DO NOT SUPPRESS YOUR EMOTIONS.
a healthy thing that elle did was allowing herself to feel troubling emotions. when warner broke up with her she took the time she needed to cry and let it all out. this is a very healthy habit instead of suppressing everything inside for it to explode randomly later on.
-let yourself feel upsetting emotions and comfort yourself like your own best friend.
-journal your thoughts.
-mediate.
EXERCISE GIVES YOU ENDORPHINS AND ENDORPHINS MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY!
exercise!! even though elle was crunched on time and had to use majority of it studying she didn’t self neglect herself and took care of her body and mind by taking care of herself while she studied on the treadmill and at the salon! exercising is proven to help your emotions and to help you feel your best physically which is exactly what we need when we are studying too!
-create a schedule for when you can get some exercise in.
-choose an exercise that is right for you! ex: yoga, pilates, going on a run or walk, ballet, going to the gym, working out at home and etc!
MAKE LEARNING FUN!
elle was known for her signature pink everything and that included pink school supplies and cute supplies! everything doesn’t have to be dull and boring, buy supplies you need that you think is cute and that you like! buy different shaped note pads like elle’s heart shaped one!
-buy cute stationary! ex: pens, pencils, laptop covers, notebooks, highlighters, sticky notes, etc!
and there you have it! this was HIGHLY requested in my inbox, and @2pretty has a very very helpful post on how to study like elle woods too! <3
Hufflepuff: Your vibes, m'lord.
Ravenclaw: Check them for me, court jester.
Gryffindor: (faint jingling, followed by a loud thud)
You are going to laugh until your stomach hurts again. You're going to be in awe of a sunset. Watch your favorite show while you eat your favorite food. Find money on the street. Discover a great band you haven't heard of before. You will find your way back.
stop ignoring yourself. fix your posture, get a new hair cut, do your nails, take care of your skin, brush your teeth, drink water, eat foods that give you energy. get strong, stop looking sloppy. when you feel good, you do good. invest in yourself.
Things I have learnt from Seventeen...(a thread)
Choi Seungcheol (S.Coups): Luck does not exist. At all. Wherever you are, you've gotten there only and only because of your hard work.
Yoon Jeonghan: You should always try to look at life in a different way. Just because something's obvious doesn't mean it's the best.
Hong Jisoo (Joshua): Just because you've been hurt doesn't give you the right to hurt others. Making someone smile is, sometimes, the best healing.
Wen Junhui (Jun): You should never get rid of the childlike side to you. Never let anyone make you feel bad for having fun.
Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi): Never let anyone break your confidence. Because in the end, you're the only one who knows how far you've come.
Jeon Wonwoo: Just because you're quiet doesn't mean you have nothing to say. Sometimes, the quiet ones are the most powerful.
Lee Jihoon (Woozi): Always follow your passion in life. Because passion isn't something given by birth, rather it's found.
Lee Seokmin (Dk): Try to be the nicest person for someone else. Someday, you'll find someone who'll put in the effort for you, too.
Kim Mingyu: Live your life right now like how your future self, who's achieved all your dreams, would. And one day, you will get there.
Xu Minghao (The8): The perfect life isn't about just seeing things. It's about feeling things.
Boo Seungkwan: If you put in the effort every single day and stick to your goals, one day you'll look back and see that you've lived a perfect life.
Hansol Vernon Chwe: Never lose your thirst for knowledge. Learning, in the end, is what keeps you alive.
Lee Chan (Dino): Never do anything halfway. Ever. Give your 100% in absolutely everything that comes your way because progress will always be better than perfection.
And because of Seventeen, I've discovered my life motto, "I strive for the best, always."
Living the life 😌
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