Life Hacks!

Hey guys! Are you as lazy as me and sometimes just want to get away with the bare minimum before going out? Well then I have some great news for you! Here are my top tips on how to get away with the bare minimum on those lazy days 1. If you’re feeling extra tired because you didn’t get enough sleep from all the Netflix binging or even partying- that of course your friends dragged you out to – use a white eyeliner to make you seem more awake! Just add some on the waterline in the bottom of your lid for a fresh and awake look. 2. If you’re feeling too lazy to take your makeup off after a night out and just want to sleep when you get home, make sure to keep some makeup remover wipes and a glass of water by your bed, the makeup wipes are to make sure you don’t clog your pores and the water is so you love yourself in the morning instead of having to get out of that warm and comfy bed! 3. If you are like me and love makeup but find it tedious to look at reviews and go into s

Hey guys, Today I am going to be discussing something different to my past life hacks, food! More specifically though, summer themed, to help you survive the 40-degree weather that is on its way. Some summer themed hacks can be more complex than others, but today I’ll only be focusing on some of the basic ones. The first one is a great tip given we are starting to get into the warmer months of the year. For a quick slushy that does require all the effort of crushing ice, you can simply put fruit juice poppers into the freezer. Once you’re ready to take a break from the heat, take one of these, hit it on a hard surface a few times (to ensure it’s not a solid brick), cut the top off and then you’re ready to go! Up next is a useful tip to keep your hands mess-free when eating ice blocks or ice creams. Nothing is worse than having these drip all over your hand when you’re trying to cool down, and this hassle can be solved quickly and easily, just by adding a cupcake wrapper. Cutting

Hey guys, Today I wanted finish up on Google Chrome with some individual tricks that can be very useful. These aren’t really related to one specific topic, but are great tricks to remember. The first trick is using alt+left arrow and alt+right arrow to go backwards and forwards a page respectively. This is extremely useful as it allows you to quickly navigate through pages and maximise your time, especially for research tasks where this is vital. The second trick is the use of ctrl+k or ctrl+e , which allows for you to perform a Google search from any webpage. This is great as you can quickly access new information if you are unsure of something whilst researching, shopping online, or just casually browsing the internet. Using ctrl+k will achieve a similar result by selecting all of what is in the URL bar. The final trick is related to the second one, in that it allows you to quickly search for websites. The use of ctrl+enter will automatically finish the web address for y

These note-taking tips are really helpful when listening to lectures/readings when making notes. Develop or use symbols and abbreviations. I would recommend keeping a key, such as the example below at the beginning of your book just in case you forget what the symbols mean. Image from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0b/66/78/0b66783e9dcf8a93bc6f50a7ad214991.jpg Another tip to use the Cornell Note-taking method. Simply divide your notes into 3 sections.  -           The right column is the general notes area. The notes area is where you keep the most important ideas the teacher covered. Try to summarise this as much as possible. -           The left column is the cues area. This is where you write notes in the margins to help you understand the main ideas. -           The bottom section is the summary . This is where you put the key points, which should be used as a quick reference when studying.   Image from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0a/2

It's getting to that time of year where exams are right around the corner and its about time to prep and study for that dreaded test. Using some of the suggestions I explained in a previous post and some new ones, I'll explain the best way to retain and remember information for the big day.  1. Giving yourself enough time We all know how easy it is to procrastinate before every test, but its crucial for exams that you leave yourself with enough time to get prepared while also allowing yourself adequate study time.  There's no point studying the day before and expecting perfect results.   - The earlier the better  - Study time is based very much around personal ability and commitment, each persons studying ability varies Image taken from: http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/DesignWithinReach/PD_1353_MAIN?$tile$ 2. Splitting up your work/Taking enough breaks Studying for most people is not a particularly enjoyable experience, whi

Hey guys! So normally I come with beauty hacks every week but I thought i'd change it up! Today is all about the small hacks you can use in your car to make every trip 100x easier! Here's my list of simple car hacks anyone can use 1. Starting off small, use cupcake holders in your cup holders to store little things and make sure that your cup holder doesn't get dirty from all the use 2. At night park your car facing the east - towards the sun - so that the morning sun can defrost your car 3. If you have a small dent in your car, you can use a plunger to get that dent out!  4. Don't have a usb port in your car like me? Buy an adaptor that has either a USB port or your specific charger cord at the end that you can plug into the cigarette lighter 5. You can use toothpaste to help clean those headlights! 6. If you're ever unsure if you should replace the spark plugs or any small part on your car yet, check the users manual and it will let

Connecting ideas allows you to see how the main connect, allowing you to see the whole picture. Take a puzzle for instance, it is pretty hard telling what the picture is from one individual puzzle piece. By putting the puzzle pieces together, you are able to see how the pieces connect, giving you the whole picture. Image created in: https://www.dailyjigsawpuzzles.net/html5/make-your-own-puzzle.html Photo from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik%27s_Cube#/media/File:Rubik%27s_cube.svg A useful way to see the whole picture is by using a Mind Map.  A Mind Map allows you to: Connect ideas Provides a visual overview Use keywords and phrases to jog your memory Luckily for you, there are options on how you can do it. You can use a traditional pen and paper to do your Mind Maps or you can use Coggle. Now, Coggle requires you to sign in with a Google account, and it allows you to create a Mind Map. It also allows you to add website links, image

Hey guys, Today I wanted to continue to share some really easy and extremely useful tips to keep in mind when using Google Chrome. Today I will be focusing navigating through tabs and windows. Firstly, a useful trick is to use ctrl+tab to cycle through tabs. This cycles through your tabs left to right and allows you to quickly alternate between tabs, allowing for effective multitasking. Alternatively, you can use ctrl+shift+tab to cycle right to left. Continuing on, a similar effect can be achieved for windows/programs. This can be done through alt+tab (left to right) or alt+shift+tab (right to left), and can greatly improve overall productivity by allowing for even greater multitasking ability. A final trick is to use alt+home , which will take you to your browsers homepage. If you have your homepage set to a functional and relevant site/tool, such as Google, then this shortcut allows the user to quickly reset their page and improve their productivity. Hopeful

Notes, regardless of whether they're on a computer or not, they can easily get lost or mixed up. Here's a few tips to help you organise them into an easy-to-read layout. Use 'Microsoft OneNote' OneNote is an application that allows you to open multiple pages under a similar heading, thus being able to split your pages up e.g. Lectures and Tutorials as headings then individual pages for each different lecture or tutorial. This allows for a well organised easy-to-read selection of your notes, allowing you to go straight to the required information. Students also get cheap/free access to this program, so download it now to help you organise your notes! Binders Use a Binder with sticky notes for individual topics or each lecture so you can quickly flick to each lecture or topic. Can also be good to organise class handouts and allows you to document your information by topic e.g. volcanoes within Geography. Pairing this method up with earlier tips (highl

Some classes in university can be full of definitions you need to memorise and it can often seem daunting. We can often feel like Piglet at times. Gif from:  https://tenor.com/search/pooh-and-piglet-gifs   But, do not worry Life Squad! There are plenty of apps and websites that can help us create digital flashcards, particularly useful for those definitions or quick bullet points you need to remember. Quizlet is an app and website that allows you to create flashcards. You can insert a term and definition, as well as include an image or voice recording to help you remember. There are games that you can play to help you study such as flashcards, write, spell, test and match. Here is a screenshot of how I have used it from my IT class.  Screenshot from: my own Quizlet account Use it for revision on the go!  Catherine

Hey life squad! So most of the time I've talked about beauty tips and makeup which is great but it's been aimed at girls. Now its time for me to give you guys out there some advice and even you girls because everyone has skin and its time to learn about how to take care of it! a big tip is: MOISTURISE!! It is extremely important for everyone to moisturise because it brightens your look. You may have a great outfit but the moment you pair it with dry scaly skin, it puts you in a worse off position. When you have dry skin, it increases the look of lines, wrinkles and pores which ages you (and not in a good way!). Another good tip, don't make it look like you haven't washed your hair in days. I get it, when going out you want to style your hair and make it look great but if you put too much product in, it just makes it look wet and greasy which does the exact opposite of what you want. Use cologne! You guys may think it's not all that great but a key to a gi