How to Take GREAT Notes // FAST, ADAPTABLE, ORGANIZED: The Mistral Method (2/3)

PART 2/3: in this one I walk you through exactly how I take notes using the Mistral Method for every subject!
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This video is part 2/3. This series is divided as follows:

PART 1/3: How to Create a good Note-Taking system for Your Needs
youtu.be/3Gf3mdwDBsc
1. Important attributes of a good note taking system. (1:32)
2. What classes to use handwritten note taking system for (4:30) and a brief spiel about handwritten notes vs typed notes (6:38)

PART 2/3: The Mistral Method: the BEST Note-Taking System!
youtu.be/Rxk4R-ntYyo
2. the Mistral Method:
Layout of the page and info (1:08)
Colour coding system (5:00)
Pens and highlighters that work well together (5:30)
Bullet system and signifiers (11:05)

PART 3/3: Tips and Tricks for Note Organization
youtu.be/Mtsf-lrhfoc
3. Extra tips to incorporate (depending on the subject) (1:32)
4. Flip through some class binders where I use handwritten notes, and show you how I organize all the notes for a course (2:55)


WHY IS THE MISTRAL METHOD SO AWESOME:

- ADAPTABLE | I use it for typed AND handwritten notes, and I even use the same system in my bullet journal! No need to memorize different colour codes and styles.
- EFFICIENT and QUICK | I HATE rewriting notes. I feel like I'm better off just studying. The Mistral Method withstands rapid-fire lectures and slow brainstorm sessions
- ORGANIZED | I review, not study for tests - all because the process of taking the notes has already ensured I store the material in a logical, organized way - both in my brain and on paper.
- TEST OF TIME | I've been using the same one for the past 2 years for all my subjects and it works perfectly!

This system is HUGE, but it’s absolutely amazing and I’m so proud of it. I hope you use it and/or get inspired by it.! Later, I might make shorter but more detailed videos about specific aspects of my system. Let me know what you'd like to see in the comments! I love hearing from you!

And remember: when it comes to studying, MORE isn’t necessarily better.

A lot of people ask me about the time it takes to stay organized and whether that’s an issue. And as I’ve come to realize more and more, BEING ORGANIZED is what 80% of my success is attributed to. Sure, it takes a bit more time to GET organized, but then your mind is organized too! The tasks are easier to break down and do. And the tests are easier to study for - because you’ve been studying this whole time already. Keep that in mind! :-)

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HELPFUL LINKS:

- My binder Index Printable
mistralspirit.wordpress.com/category/printables/

- Scott Young is a blogger and entrepreneur who's written about "Hollistic Notes" - check him out, I highly recommend him:
scotthyoung.com/blog/

- Blog post about Note-taking series
wp.me/p8vmGF-eN

- My blog post about setting up your first Bullet Journal!
mistralspirit.wordpress.com/2017/10/20/how-to-s…

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ABOUT ME:

Hi! I'm Ioana, a 17 y/o blogger, artist, bullet journaler, writer, smoothie-drinker, self-proclaimed dancer and adventurer.

Philosophy: seize the day.
People are amazing.

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