Life with Jessi 101

Studying looks different for everyone, and trust me I have tried all the different ways to study throughout my school years. Here is what I have found works best for me in these last couple of years.  Before Class   If the class has a mapped-out syllabus, I read it over the first week of class. I map out when assignments are due when readings need to be done, quizzes, and tests. After I have every class mapped out I then assign different days to focus on studying, including the times. I always try to stay ahead in being prepared for class, like doing the readings and taking notes on that and developing questions that I might have during the class.  During Class I take notes on my laptop during class. I have found that I’m a faster typer than a writer. I try to take down everything the professor says. I don’t worry about the format either. I just type away during the class.  After Class  This is when I take the time and format the notes I took in class. I normall...

Working from home has become very popular since the pandemic hit, it is still popular now with things going back to normal. I’m at a 50/50 with whether I rather work from home or work in an office. I would love to have a designated office at home but I have a hard time not shutting off my laptop at 5 o'clock, so working from home is a challenge in that aspect. If I had an office I could just shut the door at a certain time to refrain from over working. That's the plus side to working at the office. I come home, plug in my computer, and don’t touch any office work till the next morning. But when it comes to having a work from home day here is my routine, babes!  7:00 a.m. Wake up and start typical morning routine 8:30 a.m. Start in on the work day  I first check my email and reply to any necessary messages and send any new messages.  Then I go right in on the to do list, starting from what needs done first. I typically take a break for lunch around 11:30 a.m. Monday aftern...

Happy Monday babes! We are starting a new week with self care. Self care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health. This can be mentally and physically. Self care is going to look different for everyone. What matters is that it makes you feel refreshed, calm, and peaceful. Self care is often called mental health care. Self care for me is my time for myself where I can just focus on myself or pamper myself. Here are some of my favorite self care ideas!  Journaling  Reading  Exfoliating and Moisturizing  Face Mask  Epsom Salt Bath  Paint  Watching Vampire Diaries  Cleaning and Organizing Meditation or Yoga  Sitting Outside  Going for a walk  Training/Working Out  What are your favorite self care ideas? Let me know in the comments below! Have a great relaxing week.

We are already two months into 2022. How are everyone's goals coming along? Have you reached some or have you fallen a little short? Today's post is for those that need that extra motivation to take control of their health. I’m going to be sharing my favorite at-home workouts and the sites I use. Let’s get to it babes!  I follow many fitness accounts on Instagram and Youtube. Each account has at-home workouts of all kinds, short or long duration, no equipment or equipment, the choices are endless. The ones that I have consistently gone back to for workouts are: The Fitness Marshall - fun cardio, dance/Zumba-inspired workouts.  Yoga with Adriene - yoga-focused, does include some good stretching and meditations also. MadFit - intervals focused on full-body elements, keeps up with on-trend music or workout trends.   Lazy Dancer Tips - ballet dancer-focused workouts, include full classes, tips, and exercises.  Blogilates - intermediate to advanced interval focused o...

I know the title has the dreaded “c” word. Cleaning… we all hate it but it must be done. This post is to help you get inspired to clean a little each day while also having fun. I used to be one that would take a whole day to clean everything at once. But know that I have spaced out different cleaning chores I am less tired after, feel accomplished, and can still enjoy the day. Let me help you out babes!  Every Morning  Make the bed  Unload dishwasher  Straighten up  Every Night  Sort through mail  Load dishwasher  Wipe down kitchen counters, sink, and appliances  Disinfect phone and computer  Clean out purse and bags  Monday  Take out trash  declutter/organize closet  Febreeze and change air freshener  Sweep closet floors  Disinfect door handles One load of laundry - towels  Tuesday  Wipe bathroom counters  Clean toilet, sink, and tub Dust bathroom Sweep and mop floors in bathroom  Wash m...

Full Hearts was the theme this month for the regular Ipsy subscription bag. This month's mantra is to swoon over the real and totally unfiltered you. Whether it’s snapping a glam selfie or cozying up with your favorite movie. Here is what was included in the bag and my thoughts on the products!  First off, the bag itself is absolutely adorable! The cut out heart pattern is perfect for the month all about love. Whether that be yourself, a partner, loved ones, or furry friends.   Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling Mascara  Some of the product highlights are water resistant, instant curve setting formula, long wear for 12 hours, separates, curls, and lifts each and every lash. There are rave reviews out on this mascara. 97% of users said it visibly lifts lashes. 87% said it gives long lasting curl all day. And 94% say their eyes look more wide open. Remember to gently wiggle the wand from the base of your lashes to the tip. Apply other coats till your lashes are as l...

The Your Eyes Only Limited Edition Mystery Bag is here! This bag was too cute not to get. The pink color and embroidery detailed heart pattern is perfect for Valentine’s Day. I’m going to be honest the only reason I purchased this mystery bag was for the bag itself. The products inside though have my attention.  First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oil Control Moisturizer  This is my all time favorite skin care moisturizer. I believe I got it in one of my first ever Ipsy bags and fell in love. The reason you will love this product is the hyaluronic acid helps skin appear smoother while the niacinamide helps control sebum production, minimize pores, and reduce shine over time. I love that it doesn’t leave your skin feeling oily after application. My face feels refreshed after each use too. Ten out of ten for this amazing skin care product.  SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick   The product description states that this lipstick is maximum coverage, highly pigmented, smooth a...

Productivity is defined as the state or quality of producing something. Productivity for me is having intention throughout the day. Now I might have the intention to take an easy day and watch Netflix all day after a long week, and that is completely okay! Some people think productivity is getting things done every single day, not taking breaks, or being busy busy busy. I am here to tell you no that is not productivity. Here are my top five ways of helping me have the most productive week.  Have a routine set in place for each day. Mix it up a bit each day so you don’t get bored. Set time blocks. Such as a 2-hour window to focus on work or homework, an hour to do something creative, and forty-five minutes for self-care. The possibilities are endless.  Spread out to-do list items throughout the week. This will prevent burnout and last-minute stress.   Plan self-care and days off each week. Planing this each week will help burnout and procrastination.  It is okay ...

Happy Vibes was the theme this month for the regular Ipsy subscription bag. This month's mantra is to make time for the things that make you smile and the vibes include soft pastel shadows, your fave podcast, and DIY manis. Here is what was included in the bag and my thoughts on the products!  First, off the bag itself is absolutely beautiful! The pastel design is one of the prettiest bags I have received. I also love how the information card inside included a skincare cheat sheet. It listed what products, why it’s used, and when it works. Definitely keeping this in my skincare supplies.  Benefit Cosmetics - The POREfessional Lite Primer  This face primer’s reasons to love it is an oil-free formula that feels light on the skin and won't clog pores. The site's description states this primer is water-based creates a perfect canvas for long-wearing makeup and leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated. I can agree the product left my skin feeling soft, smooth, and light....

Let’s be real everyone relies on our phones. More than we would like to admit, sadly. We each have our favorite apps that we can’t live without. The top five that I use the most are  Instagram - My favorite social media app. Of course, I couldn’t live without scrolling through that multiple times a day.  Outlook - My calendar and my emails are all living here. I can’t miss a meeting for work or an email from a professor.  Facetime - I love Facetiming family members back home or even my boyfriend from time to time.  PNC - I use my bank card way too much. I need to know how much money I spend and how much is left on a daily basis.  Goodreads - this is where all my books are held. The ones I have read, currently reading, and want to read.  What are the top five apps that you can’t live without? Let me know in the comments below! Later, babes!