make a list of your top priorities: Figure out what actually matters to you right now. This isnβt about what you should care about, but what truly takes up your energyβschool, your health, building confidence, relationships, etc. Keep the list short (3β5 things max) so you can focus. β
create a morning and night routine: Routines give your brain structure. You donβt need a 10-step ritualβjust something consistent. Morning = stretch, drink water, check your planner. Night = wash your face, no phone 30 mins before bed, quick journal. That alone is enough. β
check in with yourself and journal frequently: Journaling doesnβt mean writing novels. Just note how you feel, whatβs bothering you, what went well, or whatβs on your mind. Use prompts if youβre stuck. The point is to stay connected to yourself instead of spiraling in your head. β
start saving money: Even a small amount every week matters. Start tracking what you spend. Make a savings goal (emergency fund, a trip, new laptop). Try a rule like βsave 10% of what I getβ or βno impulse purchases until Sunday.β β
learn something new every day: It doesnβt have to be academic. Listen to a podcast, read one article, Google something random. Write down one interesting thing you learned to help you remember itβand to remind yourself that youβre growing. β
spend time with the people you love: Text them. Call them. Make plans, even if youβre busy. Shared time matters. Itβs easy to get caught up in fixing yourself and forget that love and connection are part of being okay. β
keep track of your sleep, hydration, nutrition: Start observing how your body feels. Are you getting 7β8 hours of sleep? Drinking enough water (2L/day)? Eating regularly? You donβt have to go full fitness-tracker, but noticing patterns can help you feel way more in control. β
list down your stress triggers: What causes you anxiety, procrastination, or overwhelm? Write them down. Knowing your triggers helps you build systems around them. If social events drain you, plan alone time after. If deadlines stress you, start earlier. β
clean your room: Your environment reflects your mental state. Tidy up the space where you spend the most time. It doesnβt need to be perfectβjust put things back in place, wipe down surfaces, and open a window. It shifts your mindset. β
practice gratitude and/or meditate: You donβt have to be spiritual. Just note whatβs good. Try writing 3 small things youβre grateful for, or sitting quietly for 5 minutes. It helps your mind slow down and notice whatβs okay, even on rough days. β
set boundaries: Say no when you need to. Donβt reply right away if youβre drained. Make rules for yourself about how much you give to others. Boundaries protect your energyβtheyβre not selfish, theyβre necessary. β
declutter your phone, laptop, etc: Digital mess counts. Delete apps you donβt use, clear out your camera roll and downloads, organize folders. It helps reduce mental clutter and makes everything feel more intentional. β
plan 1 self care act every day: Something small, just for you. A walk, skincare, journaling, no-screen time, reading. Doesnβt have to be fancy or expensiveβjust consistent and kind to yourself.
xoxo, sally
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ππβ 1. try to get in touch with your dreams. what do you dream about in your life? what future makes you feel alive exited inspired and energized?
ππβ 2. read blogs books or stories about other people who are following their hearts or living your dreams. try to get ideas and inspiration from them.
ππβ 3. talk to people who will support you and encourage you not to give up.
ππβ 4. determine what is important to you and what may hinder you on the path to your dream. for example the opinions of others fear of ridicule or failure the need to earn money and be financially secure. do they matter more and will they stop you from achieving your goals especially when there are obstacles scattered along your path?
ππβ 5. start taking steps and making changes in your life. as long as you just imagine scenarios your life will remain the same. you need to plan and take action to change reality.
ππβ 6. if something doesnβt work then this is not a reason to give up but this is also not a reason to continue in the same spirit. you need to reconsider your strategy and understand why it isn't working for you. then come up with a new plan and try again.
ππβ 7. believe in yourself - and continue to strive for your dreams. what's truly worth will require effort and commitment on your part.
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I can't believe it's April already! So for this month I'm going to work on making my life more structured, mostly because I've been so relaxed with myself this past month. I read The Secret History, became obsessed, and started backsliding into really unhelpful behaviour patterns (and of course my therapist is on holiday, so I can't talk about it with her). I've given myself March to wallow in it, but now it's time to be a big kid and get over myself.
For the past few months, I've been going to sleep literally whenever, but my wake up times have been chaotic. In an attempt to wrangle that into some semblance of consistency, I will be making my bedtime midnight. No exceptions. I've also done this thing a lot where I lie down, thinking I'd get ready for bed later, and then immediately fall asleep. No more of that. I'm going to avoid this by not allowing myself to lie down until after I'm ready for bed.
One of the bigger things that bothered me last month was that, somehow, reading that book triggered my disordered eating patterns. This month I'm going to have to set more goals with eating enough, even though I'm in that frustrating part of the cycle where I don't really want to. So here's the plan: I'm going to make a weekly meal plan focussing on getting enough protein and fibre, and then I'll do it, because I told myself I would.
I've got a pretty tough thing going on, what with trying to learn 3 languages and an instrument while studying. Giving enough time to each thing so I can actually progress means I'll have to be focussed for at least 1 hr 45 min a day, not including the two hours every other day I've set aside for my actual uni work. Maybe I'll try a rotation of languages instead (that will cut the self study time down to 45 min), especially when my assignments are closer to due. I'm not sure. Anyway, I'll try the first option to start with.
I've been in an energy crash all of March, so I haven't exercised this whole time. I need to get back into it now. I've wanted to take fencing classes since I was 14, but was always too sick to... until now. So to accommodate for the fact that the class is 2 hours long, I'll bookend it with rest days, and the rest of the week do half an hour of whatever I feel like. Until the next semester of the fencing class starts (when I'll join), I'll replace it with stretches designed to help with fencing.
10 things to do when youβre having a hard day or when motivation is down </3
Take a long shower/bath to cleanse yourself of your negative thoughts/feelings
Make your bed to get your motivation started
Do a quick workout to get your body moving
Write in your journal about how you feel and why, it might release some emotions and make you feel better
Drink water and put intention in it - decide that the water is going to cleanse your energy and it will!
Talk to a friend or a family member and if that isnβt available to you right now talk to an online friend or even a pet
Read a book (if you like reading, otherwise it might not be as calming)
Put on dancy music and dance around your room! Gets your mood up and your body moving
Take a walk, let the fresh air heal you
Put on makeup and a cute outfit because look good = feel good
xoxo, Hannah
π€οΈ day 11
got my journal ready for April <3
had afternoon coffee with friends
went out for dinner
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i need inspo for my digital beauty binder real bad, if there's nothing personal / private that's in it can u post it? (like ur all about lashes or fitness page)
yes ofc π«Άπ½ here