How to Thrive at Online University: Top 5 Tips to Focus in Lockdown. | ad

Sending love to everyone in the world of online university during lockdown. I haven't left my apartment in days. It's getting darker. Admittedly, it's hard to focus. For me, this is where routine becomes the most essential thing in my life for productivity, but more importantly, happiness. The hour or so that I take to ground myself in the morning is so essential!

this video is kindly sponsored by Studiosity :) I honestly wish more students knew about their free essay support!

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Casual Magic of the Day: I broke the law of seasons by listening to Christmas music while brushing my teeth this morning. It was BEAUTIFUL. I danced around like a child. It's the little things.
Song of the Day: To Zion by Lauryn Hill
Book I'm reading: Hooked by Nir Eyal. It's very The Social Dilemma vibe.
What are YOU grateful for today?

FAQ:
How old are you? ~ 20
Where are you from? ~ The UK! Near London.
Where do you go to university? ~ Minerva Schools at KGI. I spent my first year in San Francisco and now study in Berlin :)
Did you take a gap year? ~ Yes! From 2018-2019, I interrailed Europe, worked in London, backpacked Australia, did a French language immersion in France and spent 3 months in Uganda. It was the best year of my life.

CURRENT FAVOURITES — things I love recently (these are all affiliate links):

if no one has told you today, you are enough. 💛

[matthewmoore]

My wife studies for a degree from home. She’s been doing this for a year, all while being my full time carer as I am terminally ill. She’s supported me through losing both my parents, my grandma, 2 aunts and 2 uncles. She’s amazing .

[ImogenWhite]

Jade I love the fact you make sure your videos are accessible for everyone. When you talk about working at your desk you make sure to also talk about how to adapt this when you don't have a large study space of the luxury of multiple rooms to work in. I have a triple room at uni and it can be really hard to focus sometimes when you don't have somewhere else to go to but these tips are super useful, especially if you share study space!! ❤️

[planetakarina]

"the thinking is worst than the doing" omg jade there's so much truth in this. this is actually a very helpful way of thinking for anxious people like me

[ImogenWhite]

2 videos in 2 days... Jade you are TREATING US this weekend!!

[madelinefieldshalva]

There are many reasons not to have your camera on during zoom classes that aren't weird, you have to work in a common area and there are people going back and forth behind you, you don't have great wifi, so having your camera on means you can't learn as well, or if the lecture is being recorded and your a minor and they aren't allowed to record your likeness.

[katiianton]

Jade: I never go on my phone first thing in the morning
Me: *watching this video having just woken up* 👁👄👁

[hm_]

I am usually not motivated for studying... But since I have found Jade's channel, about 10 seconds in to watching one of her videos, I feel extremely motivated!!! Does anyone else feel this?
Jade, if your reading this, keep doing what your doing, your so inspiring and you are like the big sister everyone wants. :)
Don't change xxx

[gracelangley]

omg this is the content I need right now!! love the tips about spaces for study/relaxation, it’s something that I definitely need to do! I’ve found setting a daily routine really helps too, and is THE foundation of having a productive day.

also my uni provides us with studiosity and it is so so good for looking over essays before you submit! 😊🦋

[yahyeet]

2 videos in under 20 hours? LOVE IT. Also: thank you.

[kimthegrey]

A tip for anyone struggling with bad posture and/or backpain during working on you laptop: get one of those big inflatable fitness balls. Swap you chair with one of those from some period. Sitting on that ball requires an active sitting position and automaticly improves posture. You can find cheap ones for less than 20 euros on the internet(or maybe share one ball with your flatmates 😉)
I know it helped me alot in improving my posture during work, i have a lot less backpain

[alizesavim]

Just had a mental breakdown (crying hysterically) over me not having social interactions and weekends, holidays/off day because of my university work and also I had to reject a scholarship because of covid. I needed this, thank you, love you, grateful for you Jade❤️✨

[anna-maymoon]

Honestly the video thing is such a game changer for your mental health. I'm working from home (apparently until March?) And at the start of lock down there were no rules for having cameras on, then in summer (August?) they were like "mandatory having cameras on" even if it's just a quick 5 min chat with your boss. The amount of difference that has made to my mental health and feeling lonely is astounding.

I also make a point of doing a chore while listening to company comms as they're broadcasts rather than meetings I need to be present for. Usually I fold laundry or do the dishwasher, two birds one stone yaknow?

Also I had a recent realisation of what "job satisfaction" is and for me the thing that makes me feel like I've had a good day is working really hard on fixing a problem and that making someone else happy. I work in an arms reach branch of the NHS and a trainee was having techy issues and we were on the phone everyday for like 2 weeks and I finally cracked it. I allowed myself an unprofessional "good news - I fixed the thing :D " with my email to her and I literally danced for joy. Like I haven't felt proud of what I do for a living for a long time, like it's just admin but I know I really helped someone out. Idk it was nice feeling like I mattered for 5 minutes 😂

[VerenaSatriani]

Never been this early. Happy Sunday, Jade and everybody.

[Cat-lpbe]

This video could not have come at a better time. I’m struggling with an essay and gave myself a ‘break’ to try and get myself ready to keep going with it. These tips have made me just want to keep working at it and will be so so so useful! Thank you so much!

Sending all my love to whoever is reading this right now regardless to if you need or not. ❤️✨😊

[bertaclapes]

Also today I'm grateful for autumn!! It's getting kind of hard study online, most of the days I don't even get out of the house and I'm getting in a weird mental state. So I went for a walk with my parents at the river and it was so beautiful! The sun was shining so it was kind of warm, and the trees were in bright colours, so I'm grateful for that.

[kawtaramrani]

Jade can you please give us more in depth study tips like you used to in high school. I know your uni is different but just your techniques to learn deeply and organize everything you’re learning. Like an in depth of how to write an essay/literary review, how to do research and do you still take notes, how do you do your pre class readings etc... it would be really helpful! Thanks for the inspiration as always ❤️

[juanmoliner]

Jade YOU are amazing the advice you give just helps to make everyone’s lives so much better. And though you don’t really know who I am I feel like I know you personally and just want to say thank you as you truly make such a difference to so man people’s lives ❤️❤️

[Denise-gigz]

Jade your so inspirational! You're keeping me sane through lockdown and motivating me to be a better person and work hard at school. Thank you and keep being you xxx

[gorgeoushowsoever]

I love the vibes! serving us 2 videos in less than 24 hours is something that we shouldn't miss to appreciate. Happy sunday, everyone! 💛💛💛

[dakshaini]

listen Jade, THANKYOU. i took a laptop stand from the day i started watching you, that's like a month and half ago, i got my stand on 4th nov. and THANKYOU for introducing me to this great invention. i'm just 17, but my back and neck used to legit HURT... i got myself a new study table today. i'm on a gap year to prepare for a competitive exam. and, YOU HAVE BEEN A BLESSING TO ME. like a light in the dark. i've watched SO many vids of you, and i always do maths alongside your real time study with mes. (P.S - please do more of them) you're my role model. i respect you from depths of my heart. please don't leave youtube (ever). LOVE from India. (hoping to go to a uni in hyderabad so that i can meet you while you visit there for uni).