a guide to looking effortlessly perfect
"Youโve got the false narrative of a girl who spends 30 seconds on her appearance, when, in fact, you probably spent hours.โ
1. basic hygiene:
having clean teeth and good breath
smelling good 24/7. i highly recommend finding a signature scent as a scent is associated with memory, id suggest something sweet yet not too overpowering like vanilla.
being clean in general. regularly shaving and exfoliating your skin to get rid of bodily hair and dirt that accumulates on your skin to make your skin glow.
clean nails. having clean and maintained nails (with a simple design if you wish) looks better than having acrylics that are wayyy too long and appear tacky.
2. hair :
having smooth healthy hair looks much better than dry and damaged hair. take care of your hair by finding the best products for your natural hair. get rid of your split ends as they make the hair appear really damaged.
in my opinion, loose waves look the most effortless yet pretty. but donโt ruin your natural hair by applying too much heat! you can try heatless styling methods to achieve this look.
3. diet and exercise :
being toned is the way to go to fit this aesthetic
avoid oily foods or sugary foods that damage your skin. donโt completely get rid of these as we all have our cravings, but try your best to avoid it
find a workout plan that works best for you, keeps you healthy but doesnโt burn you out! moreover exercise releases endorphins that improve your mood.
4. makeup and skin care :
natural makeup on clear skin fits this effortless aesthetic perfectly!
take care of your skin by finding a routine that fits you the best, consult with a dermatologist for the best results.
having smooth, blended makeup creates an illusion that you arenโt wearing any at all! this appears much effortless than a full face. also try to avoid those really huge false lashes that make you look tacky.
maintain your eyebrows and find a shape that fits you best!
5. outfits :
having a signature style which suits your body type is essential. experiment until you can find what suits you best! you can use a body analysis app for this.
wearing outfits youโre confident in, hot but not too revealing goes a long way. confidence is key. wearing overly revealing clothing might seem like one is trying too hard, but if you can carry it with confidence then thatโs great!
jewellery : having dainty, signature pieces is key! find out which suits you better (gold or silver) through an ai analysis and invest in timeless pieces. personally, i think minimalistic pieces such as solitaires, simple pendants, classic hoops etc. look much more effortless.
6. personality :
donโt be too judgemental towards anyone as you donโt know what theyโre going through and this makes you seem unapproachable
donโt talk too much or overshare! this creates a mysterious aura which draws people to you more
confidence is key! posture is very important too, carry yourself with confidence and walk with your head held up high.
7. examples and references :
serena van der woodsen (gossip girl)
mia thermopolis (the princess diaries)
cher (clueless)
elle woods (legally blonde)
rory gilmore (gilmore girls)
robib scherbatsky (how i met your mother)
gigi hadid
better days are coming in April
better days are coming in April
better days are coming in April
better days are coming in April
better days are coming in April
better days are coming in April
better days are coming in April
negative self talk: tune into your inner voice and turn mean thoughts into kind ones
prioritising comfort over progress: you have to actually do the work, then enjoy your rest and comfort (with less anxiety too)
hanging around the wrong people: you are the sum of the people you spend the most time with, choose your friends carefully
never taking responsibility: tough stuff happens to everybody, focus on what you can control (you) rather than blaming outside circumstances (not talking about trauma here obviously)
expecting praise for 'being yourself': you're good enough as you are in a spiritual sense, but if you want to be excellent at something you have to actually do the work, not just expect praise and reward for just showing up
liking the aesthetic more than the work: do you want to achieve that goal or do you just like how it looks on pinterest??? make sure you derive some level of pleasure and satisfaction from the pursuit
overthinking: seriously just tell your brain to shut up. stop over intellectualising and over thinking every single thing. find your heart to guide you and save your brain power for working on your passions...
~summer bucket list~
๐ท Hi my lovess, here is my digital 2024 summer bucket list. These are all things that I want to try out this summer to make the most of it! I will continuously add more if I think of more ideas. <3
๐ฆขDrive with loud music and windows down
๐ฆขGo to the fair
๐ฆขRide a ferris wheel
๐ฆขTry pottery
๐ฆขGo to a water park
๐ฆขGo on a early morning hike to go see the sunrise
๐ฆขGo to the beach
๐ฆขBeach camping
๐ฆขGo fishing and cook what you catch
๐ฆขEat at fresh restaurants
๐ฆขWalk around the city and shop/window shop
๐ฆขWatch the sunset
๐ฆขWatch firework shows
๐ฆขGo ziplining
๐ฆขGo to a creek
๐ฆขPlant flowers/fruits/vegetables
๐ฆขHave a picnic with family
๐ฆขSelf dates
๐ฆขDaily runs
๐ฆขFollow a Bob Ross routine
๐ฆขMake bracelets
๐ฆขGo to a concert/music event
๐ฆขTry new recipes
๐ฆขGo to six flags
๐ฆขRent a bike to ride around
๐ฆขPolaroid/digital camera photo shoots
๐ฆขManicures/Pedicures
๐ฆขTry out new makeup styles
๐ฆขTry out new hair styles
๐ฆขGame nights with family
๐ฆขMake lots of bingsu
๐ฆขStaying at the mall until it closes
๐ฆขGoing to the zoo
๐ฆขKaraoke nights
๐ฆขBack to school shopping
๐ฆขMake a time capsule
๐ฆขWrite letters to my future self
๐ฆขTake summer classes
๐ฆขTake pilate/yoga classes
๐ฆขTry out tennis or other sports
๐ฆขGet a new piercing
๐ฆขTake a color analysis
hii looves so this blog is all abt how to optimizing your day for peak academic performance. This four-part daily system is the exact routine used during exam season especially finals to consistently achieve top grades with minimal stress. While the routine may appear complex at first glance it is built upon simple, intuitive principles rooted in human biology and psychology. It is not only practical but highly effective when followed consistently. Youโll learn to structure your day around ur natural energy cycles, use tools to boost focus, and incorporate essential periods of rest and release to maintain motivation and productivity.
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING UR ENERGY RHYTHM
The routine is built around the concept of the circadian rhythm, your bodyโs natural energy cycle throughout the day. On a standard day for example :
Energy peaks shortly after waking typically around 6:00 AM.
Energy dips mid-afternoon often around 2:30 or 3:00 PM.
A secondary energy peak occurs in the evening approximately around 7:00 PM.
Energy tapers off as bedtime approaches.
This predictable fluctuation is key to optimizing your study schedule. The two energy peaks will be your core study sessions, while the dip will be used as a rest period, and the late-night wind-down becomes your release period or bedtime .
SECTION 2: THE MORNING STUDY SESSION (STUDY SESSION #1)
โโ โง Start Within One Hour of Waking Up
Your goal is to begin studying as soon as possible after waking, ideally within the first hour. Use the high energy of the morning to tackle your most challenging subjects.do ur morning routine quick as possible don't do intense workout or stuff like this cuz u will waste ur energy so always have a specific morning routine for days like these ! And u can workout go to the gym or whatever at the rest period !
Pre-Study Essentials:
1. Set Your Daily Goals (5 minutes)
Before starting, sit with a notebook or your computer and write down what you intend to accomplish. Be specific. Define exact tasks e.g. which past papers youโll solve, which topics to review so u will be more organized during the day
2. Activate Focus with Three Optional Tools:
Caffeine โ coffee, yerba mate, or tea to boost dopamine and adrenaline.
Cold Showers โ a physiological wake-up that increases alertness (personally I don't do that lmao but if u can that's good !)
Focus Warm-up (1โ2 minutes) โ pick a point in your environment and concentrate on it intensely. This warms up your cognitive focus system before you start.
โโ โงDeep Work Sprint Format
Commit to a 2โ4 hour study block.
Use timed work intervals: e.g., 25โ30 minutes of focused work followed by 5-minute breaks.
Use a visual timer to create urgency and focus. This serves as a โdeadline generator,โ helping you push harder and maintain hope by offering visible progress.
โ โนkey principle: work Like a warrior
Study in focused sprints. The more intense your focus, the less time youโll need to study. The idea is depth over duration not 12 hours of mediocre attention, but 2โ4 hours of deep concentration.
SECTION 3: MIDDAY REST PERIOD
Timing: After First Study Block Ends (~Early Afternoon)
At this point in the day, your energy naturally dips. Itโs essential to give yourself permission to rest. This period is not for distractions like Netflix, YouTube, or social media.
โโ โง Approved Activities:
Exercise or light sports
Socializing with friends/family
Taking a walk, especially outdoors
Napping (ideal: 20 minutes)
The goal here is active recovery choose activities that contrast focused work. Avoid anything with dopamine stimulation that mimics your โvicesโ or release behaviors.so this break allows your mind to reset, preventing burnout and increasing productivity in the next session.
SECTION 4: EVENING STUDY SESSION (STUDY SESSION #2)
Timing: During the Second Energy Peak (~6:00โ8:00 PM)
Return for your second battle. This session is similar in structure to the morning study session, but with a few differences:
โโ โง Change Your Environment:
Consider studying in a different location e.g., library, a new room, or another productive setting. (Personally I move from my desk to the guest room cuz it's far from family chaotic activities ifykyk )
This provides novelty and reduces boredom, which helps counteract distractions that are more likely to arise in the evening.
โโ โง Eliminate Distractions:
If possible, leave your phone behind take that shit in another room
Create a space where your brain associates the environment with productivity.
โโ โง Study Format:
Continue using timed sprints.
Session length: 2 to 3 hours, depending on your focus reserves.
The goal is to extract one final productive effort from your remaining focus reserves for the day.
SECTION 5: NIGHTLY RELEASE PERIOD
Timing: 1โ2 Hours Before Bed
This period is crucial and often overlooked. It functions as your psychological release valve a scheduled time for indulging in your โvicesโ or desires.
โโ โง why it matter
Without a controlled release period, distractions tend to creep in throughout the day. When you tell yourself youโll โresistโ TikTok or YouTube for three straight weeks during exams, it almost always backfires. You end up scattering distractions across the day, killing momentum and u will feel like shit
โโ โง so solution:
Contain those activities to this specific window. Give yourself full permission to indulge whether it's gaming, scrolling, or Netflix. The only rule: Only do it at night.
โโ โง psychological benefit:
Youโll find it easier to say โnoโ to distractions earlier in the day when you know you can give in later. It reduces the mental burden of constant suppression.
Caution:
This is not a prescription to develop new addictions or deepen existing ones. If you donโt feel the need for this release, skip it . But if youโre honest with yourself about your impulses, this structure helps you keep them in check.
โโ โง ADAPTATION AND FLEXIBILITY
โง Everyone has a unique biology. Some wake up at 5:00 AM, others at noon.
โง Adjust the energy curve and study blocks to match your personal circadian rhythm.
โง This is a template, not a strict prescription. Principles stay constant, execution varies.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
๐๏ธ Two deep-focus sessions aligned with your bodyโs energy peaks yield greater results than dragging your mind across a 12-hour marathon.
๐๏ธ Midday rest and nightly release are components of a sustainable routine.
๐๏ธ Use tools like caffeine, timers, environment changes, and goal setting to maintain momentum and focus.
๐๏ธ Structure breeds freedom. When your day is mapped with intention, your brain is free to focus trust me with this one
โง This daily routine is not about rigid hours or perfection. Itโs about aligning your habits with your biology and respecting your mental bandwidth. When implemented consistently, this system transforms exam season from a stressful grind into an enjoyable and productive challenge.Now take what you've learned and design your daily routine with intention โง
@bloomzone
Self-care night. Candlelight bubble baths, hair mask, manicure, face mask, home-cooked meal, a good book or your comfort show, some journaling... allow yourself some rest <3
Organise and use your planner/calendar. This will help you reduce stress by helping you stay structured and focused.
Update your Spotify playlists. Nothing is more annoying than being on the go, trying to relax to your music, and constantly having to skip songs that don't resonate with you anymore!!
Sunday reset is a non-negotiable!! laundry, fresh sheets, cleaning your make-up brushes, decluttering, etc...
Catch up on some sleep. Take a nap or choose a night to go to sleep extra early. (I recently read this article on sleep dept... VERY interesting!! -> Click here)
Plan a weekly girl's day!! maybe a picnic, some shopping, a movie night, or perhaps just a coffee date? make some plans and catch up with your girls <3
Go on a long morning walk; maybe you'll be able to catch the sunrise too!!
Buy yourself some flowers. You deserve them. <3
As always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments!! โก
love ya ๏ฝฅ:*โโงเฑจเง
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I need a part 2!!! So inspirating!โคโ
small life lessons we can all pick up from audrey hepburn โก
be kind: what is more beautiful than someone who is genuinely kind? there was no doubt audrey had a huge heart! among her many amazing qualities this is what also magnified her beauty, she was a philanthropist and did humanitarian work around the world, constantly at aid to the people who needed it. audrey hepburn believed in kindness, she treated everyone around her with respect.
when you are kind your aura immediately becomes brighter, you attract what you put out into the world and people who are the same will naturally gravitate towards you because of the positive energy youโre putting out. treat everyone around you how you would like to be treated, say your pleases and thank youโs, give out compliments, and most importantly spread love!
โfor beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.โ ~ audrey hepburn
โremember, if you ever need a helping hand, itโs at the end of your arm. as you get older, remember you have another hand: the first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.โ ~ audrey hepburn
learn languages: audrey was fluent in 6 languages! learning a new language brings you closer to the people and the culture for sure, and improves so many functions in your brain as well! It brings you so many job opportunities, and more of an excuse to travel the world!
the best part about learning a language in the twenty first century is that there is access to soooo much information for free online! youtube, tumblr, and language exchange apps have so much information when it comes to common languages people are learning around the world.
audrey speaking italian โก:
be graceful: audrey hepburn exuded grace, despite all of the hardships she experienced in life including the natzi occupation in her home which resulted into a lot of unfortunate events, she still followed the things close to her heart like practicing ballet and attending classes before and after the occupation, becoming a actress and movie star, and devoting her time and energy to UNICEF. what a hard working woman!
audrey also had amazing posture from her ballet background and spoke to everyone soft and smoothly, it was so pleasant to hear her speak!
being graceful makes you radiate from the inside out, itโs in how you speak to yourself and others, itโs how you carry yourself, itโs giving your best to everything you do and are passionate about and wanting to better yourself as a person, itโs walking with confidence with everything you do that it will rub off on the people around you as well! walk tall with your shoulders back and chin held high, walk into your grace and own it!
apply these 3 things to your daily life and watch yourself slowly bloom into a person who is improving day by day into a lovely human being โก
Remember youโre often your biggest limit, you have the power to make the changes you need to succeed no matter how far from you your goals seem ๐ค
If you're like me, and you cannot wait to combine the studyblr, wonyoungism and it girl communities to make the best cocktail on planet Earth, welcome to my blog! Make yourself comfortable!
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Get yourself a planner, stick in all your to-do lists, make a vision board cover, write in everything you need to remember, want to think about or must complete. Or, get a Notion, make it aesthetic and build the habit of opening it every day. Use lots of light, blush pinks and pastel greens, make a colour-code and treat yourself to highlighters in your favourite colour combos. The better of an overview you have of your life, the less anxiety and stress the unknown brings you. Protect your peace.
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Make some matcha, reapply lip gloss, tidy your desk, let your hair down. Do some stretching or sit in the sun for some vitamin D. Put on classical music and write in your diary, decorate with pink highlighter and gold gel-pen stars. Make your timetable on Canva in your favourite aesthetic. Jog or jump rope to get your heart rate up, feel energised and refreshed.
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Light that vanilla-scented candle, get yourself a warm drink and some almonds, or grapes, or cookies. Put on some pink noise or soft instrumentals. Let the sunlight in. Put on a study with me, or a cute pomodoro timer on Youtube. Lay out your work and pens neatly.
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Listen in class, make pretty notes. Sit up straight, ask and answer questions. Girl, just do your assignments the day they are assigned. Keep a spotless homework record. Use pink flashcards, do your past papers, write practice essays about things and stories you love. Keep your head up high, even if your grades don't match your standards. Keep improving and growing.
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Study because you like expensive things. Study because you have a dream. Study because you yearn for knowledge. Do it because you love yourself and won't settle for anything but the best future. Do it for your family, so one day you can take your parents to Rome or Paris. Give your best so that your teachers can feel proud of themselves. Learn because you want to, not because you have to.