the ULTIMATE GUIDE to becoming an ACADEMIC WEAPON | study tips, ace every exam, motivation & mindset

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  • @HelaineZhao
    @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +334

    VIDEO CHAPTERS:
    00:40 THE ULTIMATE ACADEMIC WEAPON STUDY GUIDE
    01:43 what is stopping you from becoming an academic weapon?
    05:46 the best study methods
    10:28 test-taking tips
    14:25 mindset shifts

    • @thankyou8584
      @thankyou8584 2 місяці тому +4

      Hi, off topic but your tank top is cute, where is it from ? 😅

  • @hidusiaa1338
    @hidusiaa1338 3 місяці тому +1929

    "you are your worst enemy, so stop lying to yourself" this sentence hit me, it’s my biggest motivation from now on

  • @BarbaraPrincipe
    @BarbaraPrincipe 2 місяці тому +1267

    damn this felt like a lecture, "I'm sorry but who are you to be lazy about learning" DAMN. YES MA'AM

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +33

      Hahaha it is some tough love :)

    • @aoiukk
      @aoiukk 2 місяці тому +9

      that’s my motto now

    • @linhchau3895
      @linhchau3895 Місяць тому +1

      @@HelaineZhao😊

  • @getting_life_together
    @getting_life_together 3 місяці тому +1405

    1. Put money on your time( hourly rate)
    2. Active recall ( short notes)
    3. Teach to someone else
    4. Ask questions
    5. Do practice exams
    6. Test taking tips ( important topics)
    7. Sleep well
    8. Review
    9. Healthy food
    10. Mindset
    Thanks 👍

  • @nehaj06
    @nehaj06 3 місяці тому +550

    She called me out in every language possible in the beginning😭……My term exams are going on and this is what i needed….Thanks for sharing all this with us❤

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +8

      You got this!! Good luck :)

  • @saygeolivarez6827
    @saygeolivarez6827 3 місяці тому +372

    I love how blunt and to the point you are, you really have helped me realize how lazy I am lol

  • @MaggieSue327
    @MaggieSue327 2 місяці тому +52

    in two years, i will return and re-watch this video,
    i heard my mother say a few days ago "she must be determined to not graduate at 18"
    and in a sense, she was correct, i will not graduate at 18, i will graduate at 16,
    this is my dream, and will become my reality
    you heard it first here folks,
    wish me luck
    💟💟💟💟💟
    Sep 3rd 24
    return date: Jan 1st 26

  • @samihakhondoker2456
    @samihakhondoker2456 3 місяці тому +339

    dont be hard on yourself take breaks , concenrtate , motivate yourself you should be okies xxx espscially if you have adhd , auutism or depression even

    • @emohotdog
      @emohotdog 3 місяці тому +14

      I really needed this comment :,) i definitely need to remind myself to take breaks

    • @tinojudith6705
      @tinojudith6705 2 місяці тому +2

      😢trying

    • @mykittenisaferociousnugget
      @mykittenisaferociousnugget 2 місяці тому +4

      I need this, tysm. The burnout is a major problem for me

    • @MaggieSue327
      @MaggieSue327 2 місяці тому +2

      lol i feel called out * currently pulling an all nighter*

    • @mykittenisaferociousnugget
      @mykittenisaferociousnugget 2 місяці тому

      @@MaggieSue327 Nooooo you need sleep! Please make sure you get a lot tomorrow. Take care of yourself!

  • @tasnia01
    @tasnia01 3 місяці тому +163

    This is the most realistic relatable easy to follow study guide I've ever seen on Internet!!!

  • @Peekabo-c2q
    @Peekabo-c2q 3 дні тому +2

    Just passed my exams with flying colors this year just because this one video!.thank you!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 дні тому

      Yay!! Omg I'm so glad :) Congrats 🫶

  • @Emrald-f8h
    @Emrald-f8h 3 місяці тому +47

    Omg the "lying to yourself" part I relate to so much, the exercises only seem easy when the teacher explains them

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +3

      Yes I know I used to struggle with that too!

    • @B-lazer3
      @B-lazer3 Місяць тому

      This is too real

  • @Timakeita.14
    @Timakeita.14 3 місяці тому +301

    study methods starts at 5:47 your welcome.

  • @tokks11
    @tokks11 2 місяці тому +48

    You're right about the mentality. Im aware of the excuses and belittleing about myself, but I dont stop it. I always thought I was average, and that could be true because of the mindset I have over myself. I always wished I was the smart kid who understood anything and that my parents should have been stricter with me so I could have been more of an academic at a young age. I think now I could just motivate myself and be delusional in a way.

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +2

      You got this! Good luck 🥰

  • @EmilyMartinon
    @EmilyMartinon 2 місяці тому +20

    Wow. As a senior in high school that never had enough confidence in school and am now just building up to become a academic weapon, these are some great tips. You’re very well spoken!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому

      Glad to help! Thank you :)

  • @iyerosky15
    @iyerosky15 2 місяці тому +20

    I never knew how much i needed this. Im in the eighth grade and my grades have drastically dropped after hanging out with the wrong crowd in seventh grade. Now I've distanced myself from the wrong people and im trying to get back on my feet. I used to have all 98s or 97s but i went to a 75 in seventh grade. Thank you for this reality check.

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad to help!! Good luck :)

  • @katiecloset
    @katiecloset 2 місяці тому +11

    (study guide) im so appreciative for this video! im in my first semester of college after taking a gap year. during highschool, as long as a graduated i was content- but i was always so jealous of those who had school come “easy” to them. over my gap year i learned so much and my desire to go back to school grew so strong. i realized excelling grades rarely come easy to people, and these people devote so much time to their studies. i’m working harder than ever and only wish to keep going.

  •  3 місяці тому +397

    bro i feel scolded😭😭😭

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +21

      Noo hahaha I'm just trying to help :)

    • @yukijenkins86
      @yukijenkins86 Місяць тому +5

      That's why she's so greattt

    • @eveamelie
      @eveamelie Місяць тому +3

      Same but I needed that

  • @Moonzie
    @Moonzie 3 дні тому +2

    Loving the practice exams ideas. My high school has a syllabus so I’ll know what to put on it.

  • @Daestinie.
    @Daestinie. Місяць тому +4

    'Study guide'.
    Gurl my final grade 12 exams start in 15 days (im from South Africa) and i havent been that productive but i know 15 days is enough to make a difference and i will start making that difference today.
    I am already a relatively good learner my highest overall average this year being 91% but i know i can do better so im gonna trust you and follow your tips so i can blow these final exams out of the park!
    My aim for final exams overall average is +95% and i WILL achieve it no matter what.
    I will be back to update when i get my results on the 16th of January 2025!.
    Wish me luck everyone!!☆

  • @whatFaithyy
    @whatFaithyy Місяць тому +5

    I actually needed this all grades are good but I'm always reaching for better I have chemistry honors this year in high school and I'm not doing well at all this has motivated me to push myself harder and stop complaining.

  • @4everculer
    @4everculer 2 дні тому +1

    i just started secondary and i was really anxious about my finals that are soon, but i no longer am because of your beautiful and motivational words. may god bless you!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  День тому

      Yay!! You got this :) Best of luck

  • @shanvitiwari8832
    @shanvitiwari8832 3 місяці тому +85

    'Study Guide' thanks a lot sis I'm in 9th grade and my friend who once used to score 98% in the exams now scores 75% because she stopped studying during lockdown and now we both are trying really hard together to improve her grades she cries a lot whenever she sees bad grades because she isn't used to them...we also watched a lot of study tips videos but they all just made us more confused...but I think this video has everything and it is the only videe we needed so I'm gonna share it with her and I just hope she can improve and reclaim her old grades❤ Thanks again

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +13

      Glad to help :) Good luck!

    • @rayne152
      @rayne152 2 місяці тому +1

      Tell her good luck!!

    • @shanvitiwari8832
      @shanvitiwari8832 2 місяці тому

      @@rayne152 Thanks ❣

    • @stwudy
      @stwudy 2 місяці тому +1

      that’s really her fault bro

    • @shanvitiwari8832
      @shanvitiwari8832 2 місяці тому +2

      @@stwudy Yeah i too said this to her first but she really regrets it and wants to improve.....and after all we were just 10 and 11 years old in those 2 years so she was immature

  • @urr.princess.cupcakee
    @urr.princess.cupcakee 13 днів тому +1

    This was one of the biggest reality checks of my life, I have lots of academic goals but i struggle with lots of things because I’m quite young and tbh i struggle with productivity 💀, but it’s always good to remember that you can get anything you work for. 💕

  • @oliliononuju9800
    @oliliononuju9800 2 місяці тому +5

    (study guide) I'm 14 and this made me realize how much time i waste talking down myself. in the country I'm in, grade 9 exams are really important, and I've been sitting lazily and telling myself I'm dumb and don't deserve to pass, so i never study. and now I'm really determined to prove myself wrong! this year has been so bad, and I'm only making it worse by not giving myself a reason to try and make the year good. I'm done being a snob and sitting and crying to myself. I'm going to put my brain to use now! exams are in November and if i remember about this I'll tell you how it goes! wish me luck, and good luck to all of you!

  • @panini4mi
    @panini4mi День тому +1

    Having exams and being sick at the same time sucks I’m literally here just to motivate myself 👩🏽‍🦯

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  День тому

      You got this!! Hope you feel better soon :)

    • @panini4mi
      @panini4mi 23 години тому

      @ tysm!! 🫂❤️

  • @bluengrey
    @bluengrey 3 місяці тому +179

    True, education is a privilege. Students in Gaza had their academic year end early in 2023 due to genocide. All they want to do is be able to go to school again and they haven’t been in soon in almost a year. Over 14,000 children have also been m^rdered.

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +36

      They will be in my prayers! Education is definitely something to be very grateful for.

    • @bluengrey
      @bluengrey 2 місяці тому +3

      @@HelaineZhao yes. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @lilacc224
    @lilacc224 3 місяці тому +25

    such an eloquent speaker, we love!!!

  • @Ukulelegirl123
    @Ukulelegirl123 2 місяці тому +4

    STUDY GUIDE! Dude I feel bad about myself and good at the same time. I’m a freshman in highschool and I went from feeling lost to feeling really good and motivated. I absolutely hate it when teachers say grades don’t define you because they definitely do. I’m gonna go make a ton of study guides now!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +1

      Good luck!! You got this 🥰 and remember that grades definitely don't define all of you! There's a lot more to life but it's good that you value your academics :)

    • @Ukulelegirl123
      @Ukulelegirl123 2 місяці тому

      @@HelaineZhao OOOOHHH. Okay. Well that’s good to know,didn’t catch that in the vid sorry. Thanks for answering!😃😃😃

  • @gracefulpeachy_yy
    @gracefulpeachy_yy Місяць тому +1

    (study guide) thank you so much for this video! i really needed this video, i was an average (A - B) student, but day by day, i got lazier and stopped studying and eventually started failing my classes. i've realized my weakness and i will start my journey from today. thank you so much once again, and your channel and your tips are incredibly helpful.

  • @Khushi1995-7
    @Khushi1995-7 2 місяці тому +5

    Study guide!! I have my pre-mocks coming up in November and watching your video helps me get motivated to study and ACE all my exams!!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому

      I'm so glad to help! Good luck :)

  • @shaneisenevith381
    @shaneisenevith381 Місяць тому +1

    I'm truly motivated! Literally cried because everything you said spoke to me. You're someone I aspire to be like. I've never been bombarded with so many wake-up calls! STUDY GUIDE

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  Місяць тому

      Aww I'm so glad to help! 🫶

  • @s0fiaqwz
    @s0fiaqwz 3 місяці тому +15

    Study guide!
    Thank you for sharing all of this, I was already felling motivated from the firsts few minutes but when you said "and just by watching this video till the end I know you're motivated" you fully made feel that I can do better this school year! 💕

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +1

      Yayy! I'm so glad it helped

  • @kheziaganea9177
    @kheziaganea9177 Місяць тому +1

    This past few months I lost my passion in studying, and now I'm finding a motivation video because I hate being an average student. I'm glad that I found your video, this helps me so much

  • @manmehakpreet3556
    @manmehakpreet3556 3 місяці тому +96

    i feel offended thank you

  • @NuzrathFathima-hp4bk
    @NuzrathFathima-hp4bk 2 дні тому +3

    Hi
    I am a new subscriber and I really love your videos ❤😊

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 дні тому +1

      Welcome!! Thank you so much :)

  • @bxnnyjeon.97
    @bxnnyjeon.97 Місяць тому +1

    Omg, tysm Helaine! I'm studying for my Unit 1 Global test, and I'll keep all this in mind! Thank you for being my motivation!

  • @belindahadid
    @belindahadid 2 місяці тому +3

    gurl please post more of these I NEED YOUR HELP

  • @Emma_21651
    @Emma_21651 2 місяці тому +2

    Study guide this has helped me so much studying by being afraid of learning the wrong thing this has really helped me to get an idea of what I need to study ❤❤❤❤

  • @jasnoorkhabra
    @jasnoorkhabra 2 місяці тому +3

    I like the motavation you give, I just bombed a test, I started my freshmen year 3 weeks ago and realized my study methods are horrible.

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +1

      Best of luck! You got this :)

    • @jasnoorkhabra
      @jasnoorkhabra Місяць тому

      @@HelaineZhao thank you, I just took 5 test the same day, which usually means I fail almost all of them, I used this video and got an A on everything, I still have a long way to go considering the test I bombed was in a different class but however, I would like to thank you for your help and will continue as I learn from you

  • @RosemondeĐạtKiến
    @RosemondeĐạtKiến 13 днів тому

    4ra having Finch as an ambassador adds a layer of trust and class to their events pure quality

  • @hersheuc
    @hersheuc 3 місяці тому +39

    Hi Helaine!!!❤
    I am a senior high school student from INDIA🇮🇳
    I absolutely love love love your videos sooo much
    They make me realize more about how much I still need to improve
    Will always be supportive and let's make this year the best ❤
    Much love from 🇮🇳

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +3

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad these videos are helpful

  • @Issacruzkbh
    @Issacruzkbh 2 місяці тому +1

    THANK YOU SM!! I'm a Junior in HS and my classes are all AP and Honors so I'm STRESSED

  • @nadjastemper518
    @nadjastemper518 2 місяці тому +3

    Bro is kicking my ass in the best possible way. Thank you!

  • @Foodie-j6n
    @Foodie-j6n 3 місяці тому +254

    Hey Helaine! I am a freshman in high school, and I really want you to answer my query. I really wish to get into writing and literature, but don't know WHERE to start! I want to be able to write one or two novels, by the end of high school, just like you, but there's is just a TON of academic burden on me. Could you PLEASE tell me how you crunched your time to be able to write so much, how much you were able to write each year of high school, how you improved your writing skills, and on what platform were you able to monetize your books. Please let me know! Your reply would mean everything!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +62

      Yes writing is definitely hard to balance with school. I started during the pandemic so I was stuck at home and had more time to write a lot. After in-person school resumed again, I was staying up late often to write at night and I would write anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 words a day to upload daily. i think it is most important to get your ideas down on paper and not think too much. you can always come back and edit later! hope this helps :) good luck!

    • @starivyx
      @starivyx 2 місяці тому

      hey, im also writing a novel while also going to school, and I like to just write in the evening after dinner or after school when I don’t have a ton of homework or stuff to do. otherwise I’ll just write around the holidays, etc. but try to find out if you like to write in the morning, evening, etc, that could be helpful cuz you could also get up earlier to write if you’d want to. hope this helped

    • @Foodie-j6n
      @Foodie-j6n 2 місяці тому +1

      @@starivyx Thanks! It did.

  • @annasvibe5951
    @annasvibe5951 5 днів тому +1

    I have NO Words how grateful i am that you Made this video i always used to fail maths ,it it was not because i didnt learn it was because i learnt the wrong way but now i got a 9 because of this video!!! Thank you so much!❤

  • @EulaliaSchultz-y2e
    @EulaliaSchultz-y2e 2 місяці тому +3

    WOAH! What a great video title! I was JUST thinking about how nobody talks about education like this...and then ran across your video!!

  • @00sbaee
    @00sbaee Місяць тому +2

    I needed to hear that! Thank you for being straightforward and brutally honest.

  • @gabitay_tk158
    @gabitay_tk158 3 місяці тому +4

    Just in time, studying never has been a problem for me but I kinda get stressed very easily at exams weeks so this video is very helpfull to me, thank you a lot! (Study guide)

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому

      Glad to help! Good luck 🥰

  • @mahfuzakhatun8866
    @mahfuzakhatun8866 Місяць тому +2

    Sis I really don't know how to just thank you?! I'm gonna ace my exams surely!!💗 where have you been these years... you're the most needed thing I wanted these years♡
    Luv you Sis 💗🎀

  • @aaliyahluvh
    @aaliyahluvh 3 місяці тому +23

    study guide
    this was probably the most helpful guide i have seen on yt thank you!!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +4

      So glad! You're very welcome :)

  • @Iloveithereso
    @Iloveithereso 3 дні тому +1

    lately i've taken a test and i didn't do well because i was lacking a lot fondamentale things, and so after realising that, i started to review everything and i have been making time for self studying, this video taught me a lot since i'm really trying to score good on my national exam, so now i understand that it is not late to start now, and stop lying to yourself even if you lack really simple things, it's better than someone who's taking their grades for granted, so do that thing you've been procrastinating and become what you aim to be

  • @treecookie88
    @treecookie88 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for this video, im super nervous to start sophomore year because I feel like I completely wasted my freshman year. I got low grades and bad attendance. Hoping to skyrocket this year though!!

  • @Mezukaa
    @Mezukaa 2 місяці тому +2

    thşs just CHANGED MY LIFE

  • @jaybee1155
    @jaybee1155 Місяць тому +4

    I work long hours over night and I’m doing better with making time in my schedule to study. But yes I do be tired I get 4 hours of sleep most days 🙃 but I study at work or after class you really have to MAKE time

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  Місяць тому

      aww I hope you have some more rest!! you're doing amazing 🫶

  • @newtonmoon
    @newtonmoon 3 місяці тому +9

    Thank you for the vid. We never learned study tips or learning strategies back in school. Learning them now during university studies on a mission to increase my grade.

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +2

      Glad it was helpful! Good luck :)

  • @HuseMaiThanh
    @HuseMaiThanh 13 днів тому

    Following some tips from my brother turned into a decent win last month. Ever had a win that felt extra sweet because it came from a tip

  • @sosochouky
    @sosochouky 3 місяці тому +9

    youre definitely smarter than the average person, loved your stats video, keep going. Just a question, during school when did you generally go to sleep and how did you ever find the time to do extracurriculars?? Thanks so much

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! I usually sleep around 10:30-11 pm. I have a video on how to be productive to get more done :)

    • @fluorideforever
      @fluorideforever 3 місяці тому +1

      @@HelaineZhaowhat time do you recommened me to sleep if i wake up at 6 am?

  • @KoralbleauStewart-by5bu
    @KoralbleauStewart-by5bu 2 місяці тому +2

    Study Guide! Thank you so much, you words of encouragement and wisdom will help me as I continue to better my mentality and my academic performance💗

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! Glad to help 🥰

  • @cuwtin
    @cuwtin 3 місяці тому +4

    thank you for these helpful tips I've been a little bit stressed bc I'm entering my first year of university your video has introduced me to many helpful tips that I'm going to incorporate into my studies!!

  • @ArnaviRandive
    @ArnaviRandive Місяць тому +2

    Today my teacher said don't be shy when ur shy and not asking questions u are destroying your future

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  Місяць тому +1

      Yes!! Never be afraid to ask questions

  • @hagermohamed9362
    @hagermohamed9362 3 місяці тому +5

    this video is just like a slap on my face to awake me

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha hopefully it didn't hurt too much :)

    • @hagermohamed9362
      @hagermohamed9362 3 місяці тому

      @@HelaineZhao NO I thank you for it

  • @yawnzzem
    @yawnzzem Місяць тому +1

    Watching this after a night out w my friends while doing my skincare is such a vibe🤭 Study guide btw!!

  • @diamondart5330
    @diamondart5330 2 місяці тому +3

    study guide.Hi thank you so much for motivation)🥰💗

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому

      You're so welcome! Glad to help 🥰

  • @elysaevarossa6345
    @elysaevarossa6345 Місяць тому +1

    Thx so much gurl , imtrying to be an academic weapon next year , my finals are coming on November 💗

  • @selenay502
    @selenay502 Місяць тому +3

    Hun, you are so damn underrated.

  • @FaithDaniels-b6e
    @FaithDaniels-b6e 2 місяці тому +2

    This really helped me understand the problems I set for myself and ways I could stop myself from ruining my comback

  • @anna.studies
    @anna.studies 3 місяці тому +3

    What did your average weekend in the school year look like? Youre my role model helaine keep going!!!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +1

      Depends! During junior or senior year, it was lots of piano practice, studying, going to piano lesson, and other activities. But definitely also take time to rest :)

  • @lauraj0205
    @lauraj0205 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you, this was the kick in the ass I definitely needed

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  Місяць тому

      Hahahha I hope it didn't hurt too much! Best of luck

  • @srinikagollapudi7516
    @srinikagollapudi7516 3 місяці тому +11

    Thank you this halped me alot and will definetly help others as well. Congrats for getting into harvard. Lowkey i could never

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +4

      Thank you!! You got this :)

  • @HaLienHiep
    @HaLienHiep 13 днів тому

    Having Aaron Finch at 4ra events brings a spark of trust and high-caliber sportsmanship

  • @lindsay2082
    @lindsay2082 3 місяці тому +13

    Im currently studying for a final of Anatomy, i'm a vet student from Costa Rica, even tho i already know this tips, i like to see this kind videos to continue motivated, something that have help me a lot to preparated for test, exams, quiz, etc is to ask my seniors if they can sent me their old exams, that gives you some sort of idea of what your professor considers more important of all the topics and how they formule the questions☺️Study guide

  • @Tasheen-s6k
    @Tasheen-s6k День тому +1

    this was just amazing i appreciate you so much :/ i failed most of my tests i needed this thanks alot

  • @TheBooksLounge
    @TheBooksLounge 3 місяці тому +3

    When I'll get my pocket money I'll buy your study guide! 😃

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому

      It's always going to be here for you

  • @Wilma-rd8qn
    @Wilma-rd8qn Місяць тому +1

    study guide. tysm i have a physics exam tommorow and i really needed this

  • @yumii86
    @yumii86 3 місяці тому +31

    I want to study but overthinking and anxiety is a big problem and I even don't know how to stop this and get back to the studying..I make normal things a huge mess by overthinking that much. I used to be a higher achiever but now I am fully ruined

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +6

      Overthinking is very hard but you can try the 3-minute rule. Just say I will only do this for 3 minutes. If it doesn't go out as I like, then stop. Usually, you will keep going and the task won't be as hard as you thought :)

    • @haileygalbraith6260
      @haileygalbraith6260 3 місяці тому +1

      When I am struggling to start studying, or even when I am attempting to and everything is going wrong, I try to take a step back and examine my reaction. There are 4 main reactionaries, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Once you assess which you are experiencing, it can be easier, in my opinion, to guide yourself to a better outcome. Personally, I most often experience freeze, often categorized as procrastination. So when I acknowledge my response, I can use the higher levels of thinking we as a species have developed, to override that natural response. Sorry this was long, but it might be helpful to look into this method.

  • @metaforadusia5379
    @metaforadusia5379 Місяць тому +1

    you called me out in this video more than ten times well THANK YOU. no but really this video is so helpful actually its like a cold water bucket on your head. youre so real thank you!!!

  • @lixie4953
    @lixie4953 3 місяці тому +8

    I loved how u used strict words about laziness and not only saying positive words.. As lazy person that really hit me haha loved the vid

  • @CherryPoppins-o9j
    @CherryPoppins-o9j 3 місяці тому +4

    Studyguide!!! Your video is helpful for someone like me who strives to learn better and further improve myself 😍

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому

      You got this! Glad to be helpful :)

  • @sadiamujahid3538
    @sadiamujahid3538 3 місяці тому +1

    Bestest video ever

    What is stoping you from your academic weapon?
    _You are not productive
    It could be social media
    _Hanging with freinds
    Others wasting your time while you are doing your important task
    _Studimg the wrong way
    _Value your time,time is money
    _Stop mindless scrolling
    _You dont have enough time to do things you want(u can find time for anything you put your mind in to)
    "Laziness"
    _You tell your self that you are tired after school and you don't want to study
    _There are people in the word beging for the opportunitylying to yourself
    _You are your worst enemy so stop lying to yourself
    _Studying smart_
    *Active tecall-study mindest
    -Forcing yourself to test yourself from your -memory
    -Flash cards
    -Creating study guides
    With things you need to memorize
    -Teach content to someone else
    "Ask questions "
    -From teacher,classmates,internet
    -Practice exam
    " Test taking tips"
    -Know what will show up on exam and what not (use internet)
    --How to guess effectively
    _Sleeping early and wakeup early
    _Review
    📌Don't eat too much sugary and carb in exam
    📌Mindest shifts
    You can be anything you want ☁️
    Start believing 💪
    🌸Motivation
    Now is the best time to learn because you are young and your brain can learn best at this time.

  • @eveamelie
    @eveamelie Місяць тому +1

    Becoming an academic weapon:
    What is stopping me?
    1. Productivity
    Stop wasting time- put price tag on time, 1 hr=1000$
    Stop saying you don’t have time
    2. Laziness
    Who am I to be lazy about learning?
    Are you really tired or are you just finding excuses
    3. Lying to yourself
    Pretending to work hard
    You are your worst enemy
    Study methods:
    1. Active recall
    Test yourself and forcing to draw notes from memory
    Make a study guide
    Make flashcards- best for memorization
    Teach content to someone else
    2. Ask questions
    Ask teacher, classmate, or internet
    3. Do practice exams
    If you don’t do them, your waking into the test blind
    Learning question structure
    Get a feel of how much time you have
    Khan academy
    Test taking tricks:
    1. Know what will show up on the exam and what won’t
    Focus on what the teacher emphasizes
    “Everything you need to know is available for you. You just need to know how to look for it.”
    2. How to guess effectively
    Pick a consistent letter for the questions you don’t know
    Use process of elimination
    Avoid blind guessing
    Night before exam:
    1. Get sleep
    Sleep early, wake up early
    2. Review
    Review the big picture
    3. Eat
    Not too much sugar or carbs
    Drink water
    Mindset:
    “Your thoughts and reality determine your success”
    1. Believe that you CAN be an academic weapon
    Don’t think that ur dumb
    You can learn anything you set ur mind to
    Motivation:
    You are young. Your brain is the most powerful that it will ever be in your life.
    Your grades do matter
    They show your discipline
    It’s never too late to fix laziness
    NO ONE CAN CHANGE YOU BUT YOURSELF
    There are so many beautiful possibilities in life. Start now.

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  29 днів тому

      Omg love these notes so much!! Thank you

  • @BaraPiri
    @BaraPiri 3 місяці тому +3

    I will have all A’s whit this guide! Thank youuu💖💖💖💖

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +3

      Awesome!! So glad to help :)

  • @adhidhas.4908
    @adhidhas.4908 2 місяці тому +1

    hey i've literally been following you since your college decision reactions video and you've been so helpful since! never stop posting videos helaine

  • @aryakrishnan2599
    @aryakrishnan2599 3 місяці тому +4

    Amazing. I loved the video. We need a notes video. Good job! 👍

  • @gerladinefidel9565
    @gerladinefidel9565 17 днів тому +1

    Study guide!! I'm so happy i sow this before my three big test that are comming in two weeks

  • @JannettBenson
    @JannettBenson 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so much! The study guide is just amazing!!!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad it was helpful :)

    • @JannettBenson
      @JannettBenson 3 місяці тому

      @@HelaineZhao Omg, I thought you would never see this message. I loved your video!

  • @netad7771
    @netad7771 22 дні тому +1

    Study guide ❤ btw Helaine, did you know you are gifted? Discipline, perseverance, and good time management skills are skills people develop when they are older, if at all. Yet you are young, and you are already like this. Looking forward to more achievements by you & thanks for motivating me. Sincerely, a muslim girl

  • @brenda5297
    @brenda5297 3 місяці тому +6

    "Study Guide"
    Hello hello! In one of your videos, you mentioned you wrote books. Can you teach us how to brainstorm and outline a fiction story? If not, it's okay. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I truly appreciate the time and all for doing this for us. ❤😊

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +2

      Oh that's an interesting suggestion! Usually the ideas come to me at random moments and I am a huge plotter so i like to plan my story from start to finish :)

    • @brenda5297
      @brenda5297 3 місяці тому

      @@HelaineZhao Amazing! How do you do it to not lose focus and leave the story unfinished? 😃💖

  • @heavensent01
    @heavensent01 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for posting these gems, you gave me the motivation I need to start working on my personal statement for law school !

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +1

      I'm so glad! Good luck :)

  • @rishyfishyspammer
    @rishyfishyspammer 3 місяці тому +3

    This video is so helpful! Love ur vids helaine❤

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you!! Glad you like them!

  • @sagepinto
    @sagepinto 2 місяці тому +1

    Study guide, tysm!!! This motivated
    Me and taught me so many important things

  • @BenitaOdiete
    @BenitaOdiete 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank you, Helaine. You inspire me.#
    Study guide

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +1

      Aww glad to help! Thank you :)

  • @hiranmayisalunke3132
    @hiranmayisalunke3132 2 місяці тому

    Girl your makeup is sooo flawless...sakura vibes🌸

  • @daifukuhana
    @daifukuhana Місяць тому +9

    i feel like americans don't realize how lucky they are to have free afternoons to study lmao

  • @AmandaDosAnjosBasso
    @AmandaDosAnjosBasso 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm Brazilian, and i accidentally found this video and your channel, i'm training my listenning in English, then i decided at two months later start watch videos and series and movies in english, and i'm getting!!
    your tips that you give us in this video are awesome and i'll try do this!
    i don't know if you até aswer my commenti, but thank youu

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому

      Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this video :)

  • @Ydkpearl
    @Ydkpearl 15 днів тому +1

    Honestly one thing ive learnt from getting good grades is, no amount of study tips and other whatever tips or whatever will NEVER work unless you stay committed and work hard

  • @Lisosouku
    @Lisosouku 3 місяці тому +3

    FIRST love ur video

  • @hxsana_7986
    @hxsana_7986 2 місяці тому +1

    study guide
    girl tysm!! i just started sophmore year and after a disappointing freshman yr (gpa went from 4.1 to 3.7), i'm trying to get back on track!

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes best of luck!! You got this :)

  • @hdezb-q6z
    @hdezb-q6z 3 місяці тому +3

    study guide🥰

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  3 місяці тому +1

      Love you

    • @hdezb-q6z
      @hdezb-q6z 3 місяці тому +1

      @@HelaineZhao oh my god helaine love you thanks for noticing me YOU ARE MY IDEAL

  • @Chizispace
    @Chizispace 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for this. I've had most of my first and second year of High School wasted and I'm currently at 12th grade switching schools and trying to catch up on high school Sciences because my old school had inadequate teachers and a terrible learning system. Recently I've started understanding that school is much more than cramming to pass an exam but actually learning these amazing things about life and our world. Being able to apply it in medical school as a dermatologist is one of my dreams and I'm glad that I'm now able to see things in a different way and thank you so much for this motivational and educational video❤❤
    I'm looking forward to using the 8-9 months that I have left to catch up on the most I can and make my final exams worth it❤

    • @HelaineZhao
      @HelaineZhao  2 місяці тому

      You got this! Best of luck

  • @Arpana-vu3qh
    @Arpana-vu3qh 2 місяці тому +3

    2:27 even after cutting out distractions 😭 i keep zoning out in my thoughts. Please help