(daily log) productive midterm grind

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[@lea9720]

the love i have for watching people study instead of studying myself

[@leonieschun]

i whole heartedly agree with you about self care. everyone talk about face masks, naps and baths but... for me and my health yoga and exercise in general, cooking yourself a healthy meal, cleaning my space and taking the time to meditate is much more beneficial.

[@andiespov3535]

that talk you did while cooking really hits home. i’ve been sooo stressed lately because of so much schoolworks that i have to do and i do still have till june to finish them all but i’m not even halfway through this school year (i’m homeschooled btw) so its really been taking a toll on me and there’s this one course that i have to take and i HATE it but i have to and my parents are pressuring me to finish it and it’s just rlly been bad for my mental health, not that i’m in a bad state mentally, i’m just the type to keep it all in and self destruct for like a few days by not doing anything i should be doing or have a breakdown and then start grinding again as if nothing just happened. so like when you were talking about how stress will always be present no matter what we do we can never get rid of it permanently, it gave me a new perspective and i hope it’ll help me not always view stress as a bad thing but instead utilize it bc stress isn’t actually always bad. idk if i still make sense but i also want to say that your vlogs have been a source of calmess and motivation for me these past few days, i strive to be as awesome as you michelle, i love you and your content a lot! i hope you did well in that midterms exam

[@virginiacook895]

yall are normal, dont feel like you arent. Im in med school and we learned about how tests and such still trigger the flight or fight response, because its still a threat of sorts to us. there is a third response called the "freeze" response that isnt really focused on. procrastination is a form of the freeze response, and the panic attack is the flight response. running and exercising is so great because it allows you a way to release that energy. stress makes you feel that way because its a real threat. its not trivial, its valid. we all gotta find ways to get through it and michelle over here guiding the way. have a good semester everyone.

[@lazyydreamer]

I feel the same. It is so strange that when I feel extremely anxious I end up doing nothing and there is this weird feeling. It is like we are trying to run away from it, deny it or hoping it would cease to exist where as in the end it progressively gets worst. Ugh. But slowly I am learning and working towards building systems in life that cater to health and happiness thereby consequentially leading to keeping stress under control/ check.

[@graciemarshall0]

Michelle: is stressed Also Michelle: I’m going to eat and entire bag of spinach to fix this This is the mood for midterm season!

[@chndrpsptsr]

i kinda relate on how stress and anxiety can turned me into quite long procrastination, even though i know it's not healthy but it's manageable somehow i hope ur midterm test turn out good! thank you for the update

[@angofftheclock]

Oo girl when you talked about your anxiety and exams- I can absolutely resonate. I need to also work on exercising hahaha 😂

[@starryglares]

aahhh i needed this. i can relate to what you said while you were cooking. i feel like there’s this massive dagger in my heart that stops me from breathing normally. it’s like something is holding my breath and i keep on sighing from time to time just to catch it. it happened before our pre-board examination. i flunked it because i can’t seem to get a hold of my system during the pre-week. i sat down on my study area with my handouts open and i can’t digest the lessons. it’s so frustrating because the intention to study and pass the test is there but my mind keeps going elsewhere. i hope we’ll get to figure things out eventually. goodluck michelle! thank you for you and all that you create.

[@Riahkkuma]

Watched this at just the right time. I made a less than desirable grade on an exam that I thought I prepared enough for but clearly I could’ve done more. I shouldn’t tear myself up over it though. Just gotta recollect my thoughts, take care of myself, and do better next time. 💕

[@shaffroncity]

dudeee i totally feel you on the anxiety/stress right now. when you were talking about it while cooking i felt so supported with solidarity

[@archive3133]

"no one is forcing you to do everything at once" AHA ahhh yeah thats so hard to believe and grasp and remember when youre trying to fit work and side hustles and rest all in such a small amount of time like??? i wish i could tell myself this more often. i love your videos and how grounding they are thank u so much

[@ShantiSyndrome]

yeahhhh. im the same. i bombed a chem exam, i know i did. bc i was sooooo scressed about it that i basically wasn't doing practice problems like i should have. every time im extremely stressed i go into shut down mode, and i hate it.

[@lucile8223]

hey! i really recommend the tedtalk called "how to make stress your friend" cant remember the name of the speaker rn but it really helped me

[@fairykween333]

i’m so sad i didn’t find your channel until after my midterms bc i needed the motivation

[@mjvera5082]

Didn't know I needed to hear those words so bad lmao. Like, the fact that you did it while you were cooking makes it a whole-new-level of real and intimate. It felt like we were having a chat in your kitchen. Thank you for your honesty, transparency and (obviously) the wonderful content that you share w/ us. All the love! xx

[@michaelar2188]

You’re what’s getting me through my last semester of senior year with the same grades I’ve had my whole high school career instead of letting myself slide. Thank you so much.

[@maddiecarp8863]

The amount of times i rewatch your videos is insane. love your content!!

[@lilynoir3939]

I love forest, I find it so gratifying to see the trees I've grown throughout the day because it feels like im actually accomplishing something

[@TheAmeliaShawFilms]

coffee time is the best moment in a day!

[@menyhartalexandra98]

This was the talk, which I didn't know, I needed right now. Thank you so much for changing mindsets out here. You increased my productivity level like crazy👌💖

[@yunglegend146]

your vids are like my go tos lately and idk why i feel like its significant to mention but im a straight white college junior, i just feel like im probably a marginal viewer and thought you may find that interesting maybe im completely wrong in my assumption. i myself dont find any significance in the stated constructs but they are definitely recognizable and i just wanna say youve been making me be more conscious about my waste output and also a motivation to crack down on my studies so i appreciate the videos haha :)

[@andrewhunt3385]

aHH the music you use is 3 gymnopedies!! i made a playlist with that song recently and kept thinking "where on earth have i heard this song before?" besides the main chords being similar to animal crossing, my mind wouldnt stop tugging at me trying to figure it out. so happy i came back to watch your videos, now i found my answer!

[@moonjiroo]

im having my midterms too and have been really motivated by your vlog! thank you michelle :) keep us inspired to study all the time and do great in yours as well 😊

[@emvu]

i stumbled upon your channel today and was watching some of your videos and found out you‘re an applied physics major 😮 i was so shocked because i’m also a (regular) physics major, but also have a passion for art/graphic design/drawing as well! i’ve always wanted to start a youtube channel but never had the discipline or work ethic that you have to make consistent videos (i applaud you for that 👏🏼). and i also read a comment where u said you snowboard?? i was shocked, i feel like we are the same person. i’d love to be your friend irl, you seem like one cool gal ~

[@aiswariyapratapjena5080]

You’re doing a great job with your vids, Michelle! Love from India :)

[@IndiaASMR]

Yes!

[@sadafs6632]

Wohoo

[@nilleyi2231]

I recommend you this song are you living or just existing , its like my way to tell myself to stop all this madness and just BE as you said, that tofu salad looked delicious 😍

[@mariammsayeed]

Aesthetic at its finest 😌 and her act of sustainability OMG 😭

[@jayn6322]

Wow gurl you really does have my taste!!!! I’m so glad that I found a youtuber who has the same taste as i do! Love coffee, being a college stud, all of your minimal chic fashion styles, everything!!!!!! Yooooo I’m so so happy 😆😆😆😆 Send so much love from South Korea🥰

[@samanthag3529]

What you said about stress really changed my mindset. I really needed that, thank you :)

[@caultfouu]

People took the term "self care" from mentally ill people (mainly those suffering from severe depression that makes it impossible to do the simplest tasks sometimes) and re-branded it into something completely different from what it started out as. I have depression and , I guess you could say, in the "community" of depressed folk self care has ALWAYS been about taking care of the things that are absolutely necessary and as simple as a shower and changing your sheets. I kinda dislike the fact that lifestyle influencers took that term and made it into a meaningless slogan to use when they need to shill for a company in their youtube video , or they put on a face mask and are like omgzz self care queen!!!Self care is literally just making sure the environment you're in is not bringing you down even more. So that means cleaning up the mess before ur house literally floods with trash. Or cooking yourself even the simplest meal when you've been running on snacks for a week because you were in the middle of an episode. Self care is so much more than simply spoiling yourself. I'm glad some people realize that.

[@irenelee1530]

love love love your videos!!! good luck with midterms

[@azwanabilah1351]

she working hard 😫😫

[@beingimmersed]

the way i related to the talk you had while cooking

[@michellelio]

our minds are so alike pheeew i could never form sentences to explain what's in this mess i call my brain tho. wish i was as articulate as you are. been subscribed to you for some time now and i looove love your content. keep thriving! x

[@yvonne0429]

luv your school vlogs I had binged watched all!!! can I ask where did you choose to live in ucdavis? thank you so much🥺

[@risingsara]

Love love love your vlogs!!!

[@이예원-u5k]

안녕하세요?! 영상 너무 잘보고 있어요 ㅎㅎ 하루하루 멋있게 사는것 같아 너무 부러워요 저도 이제 다시 학교로 돌아가서 더 열심히 살아보려구요 하하 제 영어이름이랑 같아서 눈이 갔는데 보면볼수록 영상이 더 좋은거있죠❤️ 오늘 하루도 좋은하루 보내세요❤️

[@nezukolvr442]

The plaid skirt really suits you!!!

[@museonce]

you're my inspiration tbh!

[@windy6113]

that noodle dish u cooked looked delicious

[@ameniii7680]

Hi michelle! I would like to know what type of tablet you use to study please!?

[@marielleflores3057]

thank u for being a part of this day hehe

[@pigsbrain7324]

13 hrs till exam and I am having an anxiety attack

[@polly2801]

기분 좋은 영상이군요 !

[@melaniechristy1446]

What is the title of the piano piece playing at the end of the video? It was relaxing

[@OneVeronique]

Happy FriD☕Y

[@AlexMartinez-jv7pl]

Where did she get glass cup!! I want one 🥺

[@fionaros_]

what app do you use on your iPad for taking notes? much love from France

[@fionaros_]

OH WOAH WOAH THAT'S NO NO BOY NO NO NO, cool tysm :)

[@prachidabli5848]

Yayy u posted!! 😘

[@luciaret]

10:52 if you learn this at 22 YO you are a super genius ( Im 35 and still trying ;) )

[@ladyflacko3340]

I wish you a pleasant day from Poland, Michelle ☺️

[@reene1825]

I miss youuuuuu

[@anookdays]

Hi michelle! Is that an ipad pro you're using to study with?

[@saintmikhaiellawilliam8021]

what app do you use for writing stuff in your ipad

[@fikacantya4155]

what font do you use for your videos? its pretty!

[@stephl9106]

Where is your coffee travel cup from?(:

[@martinmilan156]

Just want to ask what is your laptoppp? Thanks

[@srinidhimadurai5299]

You mentioned an article in the vlog but the link isn't available in the description :(( did anyone else find it? If so, please let me know!

[@hyelimchoi_]

whoops forgot to link it! it's updated now :)

[@IndiaASMR]

💕

[@naemigerwat7033]

I love your animal crossing backround music !

[@christinanovelle]

What was your mid term for?

[@bibianaho6902]

michelle can you make a video on how to style your hair on casual occasions please? >

[@morspike13]

can i add you on the forest app? i need new study buddies

[@Oops_Tofu]

Tofu ain’t bad, wtf! You eat that tofu & enjoy it, okay?! 😛

[@AnjaliSingh-fj9zo]

I literally cannot believe that I’m this early!

[@Adnia22]