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In the book The Hidden Messages in Water Dr. Masaru Emoto shares his research showing how water crystals change shape depending on the energy, words, music & thoughts they’re exposed to. Water is more than just hydration it’s a living & feeling element. High vibration words like thank you or love create pretty symmetrical crystals & negative words lead to distorted, chaotic ones. When water is spoken to with love, gratitude, beauty etc it holds that energy and the same goes for fear, anger, or sadness. Since our bodies are made mostly of water, our words and emotions we don’t just float away, they shape us. Literally. Water holds memory & that memory becomes part of us

Because water absorbs all these things, you can use it as a vessel to program your intentions and call in what you desire

Hold your glass or bottle of water. Get grounded. Breathe deep. Tap into the emotion of what you want

Then speak or think of your intention

Say it out loud or whisper it gently to the water like for example:

“I am magnetic to everything meant for me”

Don’t just say the words, feel them. Water responds to your frequency more than anything else. Then drink it slowly and imagine the intention entering your cells. Visualize your body and life aligning with it

You can also write your affirmation on your water bottle or on a piece of paper under it

Place it in sunlight or moon light to amplify its energy

Or play high vibration music near it

Reminder of the day! ❤️✨

TIME IS NOT REFUNDABLE.

USE IT WITH INTENTION.

Your environment shapes your self image & mindset more than you imagine. Deep cleaning instantly makes everything feel lighter like you’re wiping away old energy and making room for something new. Moving your bed to a different spot might seem small, but waking up from a new angle can literally shift your perspective. Adding a plant to your bedside table brings you fresh energy. Throwing away things that remind you of your old self – If it carries weird energy or feels tied to a version of you that no longer fits, it’s gotta go. Make space for the new you. Your space is a reflection of you so when you refresh it, your mindset naturally follows

the real luxuries 💐☁️🩰🍃 :

rom-com marathons

beach days

a comfort water bottle

online shopping without fear of overspending

finding the perfect summer outfit

friend dates

self-care days

daily exercise

daily sweet treat

a good nights sleep

seeing colorful sunsets

slow mornings

💗 A Healthy Relationship Should:

Boost your confidence

Encourage you to achieve your goals

Elevate your happiness

Bring you peace

Provide stability & security

Cultivate experiences

Nurture emotional and physical intimacy

Inspire you to take care of yourself

Enhance your life

💗 A Healthy Relationship Should Not:

Undermine your self esteem

Hinder your independence

Limit your growth

Create stress

Promote jealousy

Neglect your needs

Isolate you

Manipulate or guilt you

Be overly dependent

Ignore boundaries

MAKING LIFE BEAUTIFUL ༊*·˚

beauty is a high value of mine, it makes life worth living, and with that i don't mean conforming to commercial beauty standards, but cultivating a beautiful environment, inner thoughts/mindset, and lifestyle. here are some things i want to do to make my life more beautiful:

avoiding stress by doing tasks and assignments early

feeling refreshed by not staying up late

experiencing the sunrise and sunset by waking up early and being more mindful of my environment/nature

having a clean and tidy room

having an organized digital space

having an athletic and flexible body by regularly exercising and stretching

having an uncluttered mind by journaling my thoughts everyday

having a positive mindset (no self-loathing, ugly thoughts!)

making life meaningful by not only consuming, but also creating beautiful things through creative means

pursuing my hobbies (writing, drawing, singing, dancing, crafting)

eating less processed food & more beautifully prepared healthy food

being hygienic by smelling good, caring for my nails & hair, and wearing stainless clean clothing

avoiding stress by not being forced to hurry

concentrating being in the present moment

minimizing social media usage

creating a nice atmosphere with matching music

basically romanticizing my life

i hope these tips help you cultivate a more beautiful life too! i might make more blog posts if i feel inspired, because they are pretty too ;)

︶︶୨୧︶⊹︶⊹︶୨୧︶⊹︶⊹︶୨୧︶⊹︶⊹︶୨୧︶︶

she wasn’t trying to win, she was trying to prove something | spencer hastings

everyone loves spencer hastings because she’s brilliant. because she’s intense. because she’s always ten steps ahead. but what no one talks about enough is how exhausting it is to live like that, to be the best, all the time, because it feels like if you’re not winning, you’re nothing.

you don’t just wake up one day addicted to achievement. it’s a defense mechanism. it’s the result of being told, either directly or indirectly, that love is something you earn. approval, security, pride... they’re all made into things you chase, not things you deserve by default. and for girls like spencer (and girls like us), the chase becomes your whole personality.

this post is for that version of you: the one who doesn’t know how to slow down. who feels guilty for resting. who is so busy proving she’s good enough that she doesn’t even know what she wants anymore, only that she has to win.

but glowettee girls don’t just burn out. we decode the burnout. and we build something better from the pieces.

✧ step one: admit that your ambition isn’t always healthy (and that’s okay)

spencer’s ambition was her superpower, but also her coping mechanism. it was how she kept her identity intact in a family that prioritized image over emotion. it was how she filled the silence when she didn’t feel seen. and that’s the thing no one tells you: you can be extremely high-functioning and still deeply emotionally neglected.

if you recognize yourself in that, it doesn’t mean you’re broken or dramatic. it means you learned to survive in a way that made you successful but not necessarily fulfilled. and that awareness? that’s your power now.

start asking yourself: › what part of my ambition is actually a response to fear? › am i working towards something real. or just running from feeling “not enough”? › if i stopped being productive for a while, would i still feel like i mattered?

this isn’t about throwing away your drive. it’s about reclaiming it. so that your success stops being a trauma response and starts becoming a conscious, joyful path.

✧ step two: stop tying your worth to how well you’re doing

this is one of the hardest lessons for spencer-coded girls to learn. you’ve spent so long being “the smart one,” “the responsible one,” “the one who gets things done,” that the idea of being average... or even just not ahead, feels terrifying.

but the truth is, your value doesn’t fluctuate based on how impressive you are today. you are allowed to be exhausted. to take breaks. to not know what’s next. to be unsure and still deserving of kindness.

practical reframes that help:

› “i am not only worthy when i am productive.” › “it’s not my job to be exceptional every single day.” › “i do not have to earn rest, i’m already allowed to feel okay.” › “getting ahead means nothing if i don’t feel like myself at the end of it.”

your worth is not your grades, your resume, your discipline. your worth is how gently you treat yourself when things don’t go according to plan. and how brave you are for trying again, but this time, with love.

✧ step three: identify where the pressure is really coming from

one of spencer’s most iconic traits is her constant pressure to be better, to prove herself to her parents, to compete with melissa, to always be right. and a lot of girls pick up this energy without even realizing it.

so let’s break it down.

when you’re pushing yourself too hard, ask:

› who am i trying to impress right now? › what am i trying to prove, and to who? › would i still want this if no one else saw it?

sometimes the answer is “my parents.” sometimes it’s “my younger self who was bullied.” sometimes it’s “the girl who made me feel small in 10th grade.” whatever it is... naming it gives you control back. it turns a subconscious obsession into a choice.

glowettee tip: start tracking your academic or glow-up goals with intention journals. write down why you want each thing. if the answer is rooted in love, curiosity, or your dream life. it stays. if it’s rooted in shame or needing to prove yourself, you rewrite it.

✧ step four: build a version of success that doesn’t destroy you

ambition doesn’t have to hurt. it doesn’t have to cost your health, your sleep, or your identity. but to get to that place, you need to reimagine what success actually looks like.

spencer's biggest downfall was never that she worked hard, it was that she never let herself pause. she never believed she was enough without the accomplishments. so let’s fix that.

your version of success should include:

› slow mornings with your journal and a matcha › deep focus sessions that leave you proud, not drained › goals that light you up instead of haunting you › people who see you beyond your output › a sense of peace when you're doing “nothing”

you deserve a version of success that feels like coming home to yourself, not escaping who you are.

✧ step five: learn how to forgive yourself for not being ahead

this is the softest, hardest part. if you’ve ever stared at someone else's instagram story or grades or glow-up and felt that sinking feeling of “i’m so behind,” this part is for you.

glowettee girls don’t pretend they’re immune to comparison. we just reframe it.

spencer always felt like she was playing catch-up, even if it was to melissa, to her parents' expectations, or to some imaginary version of perfection. but she was always enough. the problem was never her ability. it was her belief.

if you’re feeling behind:

› remember you are living your own plotline, not anyone else’s › take inventory of how far you’ve come, even if it’s invisible to others › allow yourself to grieve the time you lost to stress, fear, or self-doubt › forgive yourself for surviving the only way you knew how, even if it meant overworking

being “ahead” means nothing if you don’t feel grounded in your body, your heart, your softness. you’re allowed to pause. you’re allowed to rest. and you’re still powerful even when you do nothing but exist.

♡ mindy’s personal tip:

i used to think that if i didn’t get everything right, i’d disappoint everyone, my family, my future self, the version of me that’s supposed to be a doctor-ceo-academic-goddess. but slowly, i realized the pressure was inside me. and that i could be ambitious and gentle at the same time.

now i schedule in breaks like i schedule study sessions. i romanticize rest like i romanticize hustle. and i remind myself every day: i am not just a girl chasing goals... i am a girl creating a life.

so are you.

xoxo mindy

⋆ this post was inspired by my free workbook on trauma-coded ambition, it's for the overachiever girls who can't rest without guilt. grab it here:

Gumroad

deprogramming your trauma-coded ambition — a workbook for overachiever girls

for the girls who were always “the smart one.”for the gifted kids who became burnout adults.for the ones who can’t stop striving, even when

little things to enjoy in spring

exploring cute little new cafés with friends and rating the drinks and treats

rereading your favourite books outside in the sun

cleaning your room and suddenly feeling like a new person

long walks with no destination

staying out longer because it finally stays bright past 6pm

admiring wildflowers on the side of the road

fruit starting to taste like fruit again

spring rain—and the air right after

overhearing someone say “it actually smells like spring”

cafés putting tables outside again

taking more photos because everything looks so pretty and alive

sunlight through the curtains in the morning

actually being in the mood to make plans

finding new perfumes or body sprays that feel seasonal

the first picnic of the year

shopping for new closet staples

listening to old summer playlists and pretending it’s July already

sitting on a bench alone with headphones and people-watching

the collective seasonal delusion that we’re all going to fall in love now

insta: @ malusokay

The rain writes poetry on my window ☂︎⋆.°·☁︎

study night + angry boy

How to get a spring break glow up

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

Today covering: life, beauty and mental.

Spring break it's like so short, but we still have to work on it, not to say it, but my First glow up happened during spring break and I'm telling you, boy if it did take a turn-

But it's not time for a juicy gossipy storytime , it's time to show you girls how to shine after the winter blues and start working for your summer self!

୨୧life୨୧

Let's start with life! How do you want your life to be from now? Try to think about a movie type of life, for this task you need a journal(a simple notebook can do it) , your phone and (optional) a pair of headphones and earphones, we're going to start manifesting by listening to subliminals and writing into your diary like you're living that main character life.

What you write doesn't need to be one of those delusional diary entries, but make your boring life sound epic by describing everything in details and giving it a dramatic turn, use your feelings!

୨୧workout୨୧

Ofc this has to be on the list, for workouts I suggest you rope jumping(works like wonder), pilates, Cycling at home(elle Woods type of way) and yoga for when you have little time and are stressed. Since spring is here you might as well take advantage of this, go for a walkkk, walking will be extra pretty with all the flowers blooming

୨୧beauty୨୧

What I mean for beauty it's becoming pretty to yourself without focusing too much on other people's ideal, focus in what makes you feel good, maybe you like flowers, then get flower nails, hair clips, tops etc… you might like the Shoujo aesthetic or the acubi or mcbling or y2k, it doesn’t matter add what you like to your overall aesthetic.

୨୧skincare୨୧

Stay Basic, you don't need that extra complicated skincare, just sunscreen, moisturizer, hydrating cream and a good cleanser

୨୧diet୨୧

Try to consume for fruits and veggies as the season comes up! And drink plenty of water, which also benefits your skin, also make sure to incorporate fibres and proteins

୨୧make up୨୧

Try new lip combos and maybe for creative looks like flower or butterfly make up, use make up as a for of expression! Bit if you want to use it for your physical appearance, just use blush, highlighter and clear mascara!

୨୧wardrobe୨୧

Time for shopping, crop top season it's back so invest into crop tops and light dresses, if you’re a more comfy girly girl, invest in a light pair of pants, in Italian we say “pantaloni in lino”, a very good and light material, spring long sleeves and baby doll tops.

୨୧mindset୨୧

“I don’t care…you’re you I am me” - jang wonyoung “be better or stay bitter” - thewizardliz start adopting this mindsets, there are a lot of videos on it, I also suggest you to watch TikTok’s compilations for motivation, this is a great time to shadow work and integrate new habits

𝔣𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔥 𝔠𝔬𝔣𝔣𝔢𝔢 + 𝔣𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔥 𝔣𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔯𝔰 + 𝔣𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔥 𝔞𝔦𝔯

Angel’s Spring Reset: A Full & Complete Guide

ib: [busy, yet pretty]

Mindset Refresh ִֶָ𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ🐇་༘࿐

Reflect & journal what’s been weighing you down n what you want to leave behind. 𐙚🧸ྀི

₊˚⊹ ᰔ Weighing me down: overthinking past conversations and ones to come, feeling like I have to prove my worth to people who don't even prioritize me, doubting myself when i know deep down what i want, the pressure to always be productive even when i need rest.

₊˚⊹ ᰔ What I'm leaving behind: guilt of prioritizing myself above others, self-doubt, fear of change, people who don't reciprocate my energy.

I am making space for the new opportunities and getting rid of anything in my life that doesn't align with me.

Set new intentions 𐙚🧸ྀི

⋅˚₊‧ 𐙚 ‧₊˚ ⋅ The theme is MORE. This season will be filled with more opportunities, more friends, more love, more happiness, more light, more relief, more peacefulness, more experiences.

Detox & restart! 𐙚🧸ྀི

୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ clear away any & everything that feels heavy or stagnant. Physically, emotionally, mentally by asking myself:

۶ৎ what does my body need right now?

⊹ ࣪ ˖ a balanced diet

⊹ ࣪ ˖ vitamins

⊹ ࣪ ˖ more movement

⊹ ࣪ ˖ more hydration + electrolytes

⊹ ࣪ ˖ more fresh air

۶ৎ what can i do to make myself feel more refreshed?

⊹ ࣪ ˖ stretching in the morning to loosen tension

⊹ ࣪ ˖ taking walks

⊹ ࣪ ˖ prioritizing rest

⊹ ࣪ ˖ sunlight exposure

⊹ ࣪ ˖ breath work

⊹ ࣪ ˖ self-massages (gua sha, a body roller)

۶ৎ what habits should i get rid of?

⊹ ࣪ ˖ all the things I mentioned in the first step.

۶ৎ how can i be gentler with myself?

⊹ ࣪ ˖ reassure myself instead of criticizing

⊹ ࣪ ˖ let myself rest without guilt

⊹ ࣪ ˖celebrate small wins

⊹ ࣪ ˖ let go of people who don't show up for me

⊹ ࣪ ˖ give myself space and time to feel and heal without judgement

⊹ ࣪ ˖ talk to myself like someone i love

۶ৎ the detox plan?

1 thing im removing from my life

The habit of second guessing myself. I have strong instincts, but sometimes I overthink or doubt my choices. I’m going to let go of the need to overanalyze and trust that my decisions are enough in the moment.

1 thing i'm adding to my life

More intentional rest - truly allowing myself to relax without guilt (sleeping in, watching something comforting, or just existing without feeling like I should be doing something.)

1 way i'll take care of myself this week

Setting a boundary with my energy - if someone or something is draining my energy, I’ll choose not to engage (ignoring a message, postponing something that doesn’t feel right, or simply saying “no,” protect my peace.)

This detox isn't about perfection, but rather making space for what i really want.

Mindfulness 𐙚🧸ྀི

‹𝟹 ground yourself in the moment by:

꩜ .ᐟ noticing your surroundings. focus on your senses, what do you see, hear, feel, smell and taste? this can happen when you're doing nothing or even an activity like eating or getting dressed

꩜ .ᐟ start and end your day with journaling and reflection

꩜ .ᐟ watch your thoughts without judgment

꩜ .ᐟ let yourself be (silence, daydreaming..) you don't have to always be doing something

Beauty Refresh ִֶָ𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ🐇་༘࿐

Asses your skin’s needs 𐙚🧸ྀི

୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ whether it’s wearing sunscreen, exfoliating more, or even more hydration. remember your base routine should look like this: cleanser + moisturizer + sunscreen. ensure you have something to exfoliate with like gloves, a brush (dry/silicone) or an african net sponge (all three not needed, just pick one) + body scrub for body. face scrub or clay mask + face brush (you can use your cleanser with the face brush). Focus on cleansing and then hydrate and moisturize. Don’t forget your SPF.

Adjust your hair routine 𐙚🧸ྀི

୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ analyze what your hair looks like & ask yourself if that’s what you want it to be. If it isn’t, assess its needs (whether it’s trims, more moisture, oiling, tucking your ends) and update your products, hairstyles and techniques for the season.

Wardrobe transition 𐙚🧸ྀི

༄.° bright colors give off a lighter and fresher vibe, kinda like a happier energy.

Wellness check-in 𐙚🧸ྀི

٠࣪⭑book any overdue appointments

Environmental reset ִֶָ𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ🐇་༘࿐

Spring Cleaning! 𐙚🧸ྀི

˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚ having a clean room/house/space feels so refreshing and relieving to me. Like a fresh new start. That being said, I love cleantok. If you need some motivation, I recommend going on TikTok and searching that up. I’m gonna make a a checklist so stay tuned for that!

Rearrange your space 𐙚🧸ྀི

˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚ redecorate to match who you are. Flowers, fairy lights, open windows, candles, soft music, clean space.

Lifestyle n goals ִֶָ𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ🐇་༘࿐

Check in on goals 𐙚🧸ྀི

★ what are they n how far have we gotten?

Revamp your routine 𐙚🧸ྀི

★ add seasonal habits like morning walk or meal prepping n trying new recipes

Season-inspired hobbies 𐙚🧸ྀི

★ try something new try new like:

ּ ֶָ֢.๑ˎˊ˗ seasonal teas (herbs and flowers that are in season right now)

ּ ֶָ֢.๑ˎˊ˗ become a plant mom and start up gardening even if it’s one flower in a small pot by your window

ּ ֶָ֢.๑ˎˊ˗ pottery/air clay flower arranging tennis /volleyball cake decorating crocheting knitting birdwatching painting stones

ּ ֶָ֢.๑ˎˊ˗ flower-pressing coloring decorating candles writing letters hiking reading but you’re on a picnic (solo/with friends/significant other)

What are my April goals? ִֶָ𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ🐇་༘࿐

ಇ. write a post every week. I have had posts in my WiP for a long time

ಇ. Listen to more podcast episodes

ಇ. Digital detox - less time in my phone n more in books/thinking/simply being

ಇ. Keep my space clean and organized

ಇ. ACE my interview (if it’s this month)

ಇ. Better use n scheduling of my time

ಇ. Wonyoung type of posture

ಇ. Pick up a new hobby

ಇ. Take more time for myself during each day. No phone. No people. Just me.

What’s one change you’re making for spring?

Posts to look forward to this month <3

- It girl affirmations

- Spring Cleaning Checklist

- Angel’s Guide to Enhancing Your Appearance on a Budget

- 2000s girly teen movies

‎ Preparing for a ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ one week digital detox

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ────────────

On the 24th of March, I will start a one week digital detox from social media. The rules will be made on a seperate post on Sunday, and I will continue making short updates everyday on how it will be going.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ────────────

Preparing

Over the weekend, I'll have to complete this list:

· set a screentime of 0 minutes to all social media apps (including YouTube on my phone)

· set a screentime of 1 hour on Tumblr and Pinterest

· turn off active notifications

· clean out my phone (gallery, usless apps, files...)

· set screen-free zones and hours

· make a new playlist (so I dont have to during the week)

· make a list on paper of things to do instead of using my phone

· plan my week

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ────────────

@academia-lucifer

I LOVE rainy nights, i go to sleep with a lot of peace 🌧️🌙



𝔪𝔬𝔬𝔫𝔯𝔦𝔰𝔢

10 signs that you're totally disorganized and how to fix it:

📓. Your notes are scattered everywhere – You have piles of papers, sticky notes, and notebooks, and you can’t find what you need.

Fix: Start by spending 10 minutes organizing what you need for the day n group everything by subject, and toss what you don’t need.

📓. You forget to pack your stuff the night before – You’re rushing in the morning, and you forget books, pens, or even your calculator.

Fix: Prepare your bag the night before. Lay out everything you need and check it before bed to avoid the morning scramble.

📓. You can't remember what subjects you have the next day – You keep checking your schedule last-minute and feel behind.

Fix: Write it on a visible spot—use a planner, whiteboard, or sticky notes to remind you of your schedule. Keep it somewhere you see every day.

📓. Your study materials are not separated by subject – You’re mixing up your revision notes for math, history, and science all in one place.

Fix: Use different folders or binders for each subject. If you don’t have that, color code your notes so it’s easier to grab what you need. ( I personally use binders for subjects with detailed notes like philosophy or french and normal plastic folders for other subject notes cuz I don't trust digital notes 🤫)

📓. You can’t find your previous exams or assignments or some past papes u did – You want to go over old exams, but you can't find them because they’re lost in a sea of papers.

Fix: Set up a folder for past exams and keep them organized by subject. You can even use digital apps to scan and save them.

📓. You end up studying the same chapter over and over – You keep revisiting the same material instead of moving on to what’s next.

Fix: Make a study checklist pleaaaase. List all topics you need to cover and cross them off as you go. Stick to the plan, even if you want to revisit things.

📓. You never know what your next task is – You jump from one thing to another without any clear direction, and everything starts to feel like a mess.

Fix: Create daily to-do lists and prioritize tasks. Break your study time into manageable chunks and u will feel productive

📓. You procrastinate organizing your study time – You think “I’ll organize later” and keep pushing it off until you’re overwhelmed.

Fix: Set aside 10 minutes every morning or evening to plan out your study session, even if it’s just a rough outline of what you’ll focus on.

📓. You keep putting things off until the last minute – You’re leaving study materials scattered until the exam is nearly here.

Fix: Start with the basics ,set small goals, like organizing one subject per day, to get back on track before you get too stressed.

📓. You end up cramming without any clear plan – You try to study everything in a rush, but it doesn’t make sense because you haven’t organized anything.

Fix: Use a timer (I highly recommend an app calls FLIP) put a goal for each 1h session and only focus on one thing at a time. This will help you study in chunks without feeling overwhelmed and understand more the topic u are studying .

@bloomzone

𝐻𝑂𝑊 𝑇𝑂 𝐺𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑈𝑃- 2𝑁𝐷 𝑄𝑈𝐴𝑅𝑇𝐸𝑅

𝑁𝑜 𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑠. 𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐺𝑒𝑡 𝐼𝑡 𝑇𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟.

𝐿𝑒𝑡'𝑠 𝑏𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒, 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒. 𝐴 𝑔𝑙𝑜𝑤-𝑢𝑝 𝑖𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 ; 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡- 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑, ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ, 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠, 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡.

𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑛𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠. 𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛'𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡, 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑐𝑘.

𝐴𝑃𝑅𝐼𝐿-𝑀𝐴𝑌-𝐽𝑈𝑁𝐸

𝐺𝐸𝑇 𝑆𝐸𝑅𝐼𝑂𝑈𝑆 𝑂𝑅 𝑆𝑇𝐴𝑌 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑆𝐴𝑀𝐸

✰ 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒 2 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 (𝑦𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒).

✰ 𝑆𝑒𝑡 3 𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ. 𝑁𝑜 𝑣𝑎𝑔𝑢𝑒 "𝐼'𝑙𝑙 𝑇𝑟𝑦" 𝑛𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒.

✰ 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 (𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑟 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡!)

✰ 𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑢𝑝 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑦. 𝑁𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑.

✰ 𝑅𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓- 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝐸𝐴𝑅𝑁 𝑖𝑡

𝑇𝑖𝑝: 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑔𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑢𝑝, 𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑒𝑒𝑝 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔!

𝐶𝐻𝑂𝑂𝑆𝐸 𝑌𝑂𝑈𝑅 𝐴𝑅𝐸𝐴𝑆 𝑂𝐹 𝐼𝑀𝑃𝑅𝑂𝑉𝐸𝑀𝐸𝑁𝑇

𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒:

𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝐺𝑜𝑎𝑙𝑠 - 𝐿𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑈𝑝 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦

𝑁𝑒𝑔𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎 𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 - 𝑆𝑒𝑡 𝑢𝑝 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑠𝑠.

𝑈𝑝𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 - 𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑝.

𝐽𝑜𝑏 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ - 𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑟 𝑢𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦, 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.

𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 - 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠.

𝑆𝑒𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘-𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 - 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ.

𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 - 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑎𝑔

𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ'𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑠 - 𝐾𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔.

𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑏𝑢𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡 - 𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢.

𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠/𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔.

𝐵𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 - 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑑.

𝐵𝑢𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑑.

𝑆𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡.

𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑆𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔! - 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟.

𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑙 𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 - 𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑢𝑠𝑒.

𝑃𝑎𝑦 𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 - 𝐴𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑠.

𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒 - 𝑆𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑟.

𝑃𝑅𝐴𝐶𝑇𝐼𝐶𝐸 𝐺𝑂𝐴𝐿 𝑆𝐸𝑇𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐺 - 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑅𝐼𝐺𝐻𝑇 𝑊𝐴𝑌

𝑆𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑔𝑜𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑘𝑒𝑦.

✰ 𝑃𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 2 𝑓𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑟 - 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓.

✰ 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑖𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 - 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒 2 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ

✰ 𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑟 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠.

✰ 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑓𝑓 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 - 𝐶𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑠.

✰ 𝑅𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑡!

𝑅𝐸𝑊𝐴𝑅𝐷 𝑌𝑂𝑈𝑅𝑆𝐸𝐿𝐹 𝐵𝐸𝐶𝐴𝑈𝑆𝐸 𝑌𝑂𝑈 𝐷𝐸𝑆𝐸𝑅𝑉𝐸 𝐼𝑇

𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛! 𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑓𝑒𝑤 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓:

𝑆𝑝𝑎 𝐷𝑎𝑦 : 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑥, 𝑢𝑛𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒.

𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑁𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 : 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑜 𝑜𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛𝑒, 𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑜𝑦 𝑎 𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑙.

𝑀𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑒 𝑁𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 : 𝐶𝑜𝑧𝑦 𝑢𝑝 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑚.

𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑒 : 𝐵𝑢𝑦 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑒 (𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑢𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡!)

𝐹𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐿 𝑅𝐸𝑀𝐼𝑁𝐷𝐸𝑅

𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛- 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠. 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 : 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑠 𝑢𝑝 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

Ways to level up when you are bored🎧🤍🧘🏼‍♀️

Here are some simple things you can do when you have nothing to do that will still be more productive than doom scrolling.

Learn a new hair style/makeup look! (Works best if you search it with your face shape)

Watch a video essay about a topic you know nothing about.

Take a color analysis quiz and see what colors you have in your closet that suit you.

Create a vision board (physical or digital)

Try a new recipe for easy snacks

Reorganize your space so it flows easier.

Journal about your dream life as if you already have it.

Take a walk and listen to a podcast.

Clean your makeup brushes.

Try to make outfits with clothes you never wear.

Do a face mask and a hair mask.

Try a new workout format

Go over old flash cards (no point learning something if you forget it after the test)

Say affirmations into the mirror.

Record yourself speaking normally and see if there is anything you can improve to help with public speaking.

Go down a Wikipedia rabbit hole (learn something new)

That’s all I have for now what do you do when you are bored that’s not scrolling?

What To Do With A “Wasted” Day 🤍🧘🏼‍♀️🎧

So you’ve worked really hard and now it’s your one day off when you said you would be productive but instead you’ve been in bed all day and it’s already past noon. Don’t worry you are not a failure or lazy you are most likely burnt out and need a break. Here is how to be gentle on yourself while still getting a few things done.

First things first get out of bed.

Best to plant your feet on the ground and allow yourself to breathe and ground yourself.

I have also done where I’ve tossed my phone to the other side of the room so I have to get up to get it (make sure you trust your phone case first though)

Start laundry

I always like to start with my bedding so that I can’t get back into bed. Also because getting into a clean bed at the end of the night is the best reward.

You don’t have to do anymore laundry if you don’t want but it is an easy chore that doesn’t require you to focus on it for a while.

Get out of the house!!!!

Put on some lounge wear and your hair up and get out of your house.

Go get coffee or pick up lunch.

It also helps to go for a walk or pick up groceries for dinner later.

Do 3 things

Pick three tasks that will take less than an hour in total.

These don’t have to be big tasks just any task that will make you feel more accomplished.

Normally I say pick the hardest thing to do first but in times like these I recommend doing the easiest for that quick source of dopamine so you don’t get discouraged . Trying to do the biggest thing first might make you procrastinate more.

Reset for tomorrow

Ask yourself a simple question “how can I be kindest to my future self?”

This can be as simple as gathering your bag for tomorrow or meal prepping a breakfast for yourself.

Or if you are feeling really motivated you can clean your space and do another task from your to do’s

Go to bed

Eat a nice dinner, take a shower, put on a comfort show and enjoy your night!

Remember to go easy on yourself and allow yourself to rest at time. Society and hustle culture will always make you feel like you aren’t doing enough but rest and relaxation is productive.

Xoxo cuties🩰🧘🏼‍♀️🎧

Things To Do Before 2025🪩🦢🍾

Hey cutiesss!! Hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season! Here are a few things to do in the weekend before the new year to level up and start 2025 on the right foot!

Vision board

Digital or physical spend some time placing pictures from Pinterest that you want to represent your year of progress.

Deep clean your space

Starting fresh and clean with new organization and systems.

Go through your closet

Get rid of anything that doesn’t fit you or doesn’t suit your style.

Set up your planner and calendar

Make sure all important dates are on there and that you have a full calendar of fun activities come January.

Clear out your emails

Go through and make sure you have all your work done for 2024 and that you don’t take any into the new year.

Clear out your social media

Go through who you follow and unfollow anyone that no longer serves you in a positive light. Don’t follow anyone that makes you feel bad about anything.

Write goals

Write out attainable goals for the new year and the steps you must take to reach them.

Write out your habits and how you want them to change

I do this by going through my day and writing down my routine also by looking at my screen time to see what I do and when. Then I can understand how I spend my time and how I can use it more efficiently. Also adding habits that will help you reach your goals is the best way to achieve them.

Hope this helps! I hope you guys have a very very happy new year!

🍾🦢🪩🤍xoxo

What I would do to get healthy for summer 🏃🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️

So I’ve seen a lot of summer body talk on tiktok and while I think the way a lot of people are going about it in a very toxic manner I do understand the want to get healthy and fit for summer.

Here is my routine that I am doing to get fit and healthy by June as someone who prioritizes adding value to my life instead of taking away things.

So since I am posting this late February I’m just going to say we have three months until summer. I also recommend tracking your progress in some way. You don’t have to use the scale a tape measure is a great way to measure progress. I also recommend keeping track of non scale victories such as any improvements with a certain exercise, clothes fitting different and mood improvement.

March

We are gonna start slow and mindful.

I think it is good to track your calories. Not going into a deficit just yet but tracking your maintenance calories (the calories to maintain your weight) and your protein (about 1 gram per pound of body weight). This will make you more mindful of your choices and help you understand some of your eating habits.

THIS IS NOT TO MAKE YOU FEEL ANY SHAME AROUND EATING!!! This is to show how you can fit your favorite foods in with moderation.

For example I recently was one a calorie deficit where I made great progress I still ate my favorite foods. Every Friday night me and my sorority sisters would split two medium dominos pizzas. I still wanted to enjoy that time so early Friday morning I would plug into my app that I was going to eat 2 slices of pizza. Then I would make sure my breakfast and lunch would be lighter but still high protein.

Also if you have a history of EDs follow the advice of your doctor and your plan.

Getting your steps in is a very easy way to raise your base metabolic rate (the number of calories your body uses just by existing)

10,000 is a great goal but if you find that too intimidating or you have other health concerns I recommend starting with just adding 2,000 steps to however many you normally get. So if you normally get 5,000 try for 7,000

I also think if you have access to a gym you should start going there to walk on the treadmill this way you can begin to get over gym anxiety and build the habit of going to the gym.

Water is literally so important and unless you are making a conscious decision to drink water you probably are not getting enough.

2 liters is the goal so buy a big water bottle and make sure it is always with you.

Also if you don’t like the taste of water I like to add lemon juice to mine and there are also great water flavoring options.

This is weird and might just be a me thing but get a straw I drink 10x the water if I have a straw than if I don’t.

You need protein to maintain muscle especially if you are going on a deficit. Like I said you should eat 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.

If that is really difficult aim for at least 100 grams.

I also recommend finding a protein powder and bar that you like. Also I am not trying to sell you that they are more enjoyable than a candy bar or milkshake but I will say they are more enjoyable than eating a chicken breast. If you have a sweet tooth or don’t eat a lot of meat this is the way to go.

Also really important that you are still getting a proper amount of fiber to keep your digestion moving. Highly recommend Metamucil if this is something you struggle with. But also just making sure you are eating enough fruits and vegetables

April

Now that we have built up some good habits we are going to add some more.

Now you are going to add some kind of resistance/strength training to your routine.

If you’ve been going to the gym to walk start going to the weight room and grabbing some dumbbells. There are a lot of easy 1 dumbbell full routines on YouTube and TikTok so you can be in a corner and get a full workout.

If you go for a walk outside maybe end it with a YouTube workout video.

Start doing this 3-4 times a week on top of your steps goal.

This is also the time I would look towards your goals and adjust your diet and calories. Maybe you want to lose weight maybe you want to gain some weight.

If you want to lose weight don’t go extreme a deficit of 300 calories is still a deficit. No grown human can survive on 1000 calories or less. Also make sure you are eating enough protein and healthy fats still.

If you want to gain weight make sure you are strength training and upping your protein and calories so you gain muscle and strength.

If you just wanna maintain but improve your diet I suggest making healthy swaps (such as trying different higher protein ingredients, fun healthy snacks, or eating less processed food). There are so many delicious whole food recipes to try I recommend trying a new one a week.

May

May is about consistency and discipline. By now you most likely have a decent workout schedule and have made some real change with your diet. I recommend making a schedule for the month and sticking too it completely.

Keep track in a journal or habit tracking and see how many days in a row you can maintain your routines and health.

Also set yourself a reward for keeping up. My reward is going to be another piercing once I get back to my home state but it can be really anything that you really want.

If you mess up DO NOT THROW AWAY THE MONTH. Discipline and consistency are hard to build but your hard work does not disappear because you missed a day. The sun will set and rise the next day and it is better to start the day like any other rather than being hard on yourself. You only fail when you give up completely.

This will also be a great time to compare your progress.

Maybe you run faster or lift heavier.

Maybe you actually found healthy food that you like and enjoy making

Maybe you feel more confident in your skin and being active

Whatever it is take notice of the little wins and the big wins

This is what I will be doing to boost my health coming out of winter. I welcome you all to join me. I can’t say I’ll be the most active but if you dm I will see it quicker than my asks if you need to chat.

While diet culture seems to be getting a little extreme rn becoming more healthy is always good and that looks different for everyone.

Xoxo sorry I’m not that active been in a writers block where the only thing that comes to mind is all my chem homework tbh. The summer I should be back to my usual posting schedule but for now I’ll just post when I can. Love you all💋💋

What to do when you can’t sleep 💤 🌌🌙

Hi cuties! It is currently 3am while I’m writing this because I just woke up and couldn’t get back to sleep no matter what I did. This is pretty usual for me I am a chronic insomniac and even though I am medicated for it I still will wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to sleep. So here is what I do to make sure my day does not suck even when I only got a few hours of sleep.

First things first give yourself at least an hour without any lights or screen time.

You might still be able to fall back asleep but you got to give yourself the best chance so keep it dark get comfy and do breathing exercises.

If you need you can put on a meditation or breathing exercises video on YouTube those can help you focus rather than you doing it yourself.

If after that hour you are still not falling asleep you need to get out of your bed.

Your bed should be a place of rest so the only thing you should do is sleep in it. Sitting on your phone in your bed is going to create an unhealthy habit that is going to impact your sleep more.

The best thing I ever did for my sleep was making my bed a place I go to to sleep and only sleep

I like to start by realizing why I couldn’t sleep. Sometimes it’s insomnia. Sometimes it’s anxiety or stress. Sometimes it’s not feeling well (like physically sick)

If it’s anxiety or stress you can journal about it or if you are stressed because you have a big project you can even work on it some more or do some planning to make to make things easier. Or to ease your mind.

If you aren’t feeling well notice your symptoms and maybe take some medicine and try to feel better so you can go back to bed. If you are sick I recommend taking medicine then going back and trying to sleep again because that is the best thing for you.

Once you get up you need to understand that right now is probably the best you will feel the whole day.

You can only get more and more tired and you aren’t going to be able to go to sleep until your normal time (maybe a short five minute nap but anything longer you risk messing up your schedule more).

It’s not the most fun realization but it’s important

If you are like me and you just have insomnia or there is no real reason why you can’t sleep I recommend doing things that will make your day easier.

You are going to be exhausted for most the day probably so anything you can do right now while you feel okay is best.

You can clean your room. Write your to do list. I also love doing my laundry because I usually can get it done before I have to start my day. Anything that you can do that future (significantly more tired) you might need help with.

I also recommend waiting to drink caffeine until you would normally.

The reason for this is because if you wake up at 1am you do a couple things and you start to feel tired again you can still go to bed and get multiple hours of sleep before you have to wake up. But if you drink caffeine at 2am you basically have gotten rid of that chance.

Also because the crash would happen sooner in the day making you feel so much worse.

If you have nothing to do I recommend doing something calming with minimal blue light.

I like to listen to calming music and read. This can also help put you back into the mood of sleeping.

Blue light is the same as caffeine too much too early can make your chances of those extra hours extremely low.

Not sleeping is the literal worst thing to deal with on a regular basis. While my medications do help I still have sleepless nights pretty regularly. This is honestly the best thing you can do it sucks but it’s better to tough it out and be tired. Hopefully the next time you go to bed you’ll be so tired you fall asleep instantly. Also if you do struggle with insomnia regularly I recommend reaching out to your doctor because missing sleep is the worst thing for your health. As someone who had a whole year where I only slept a couple hours a week I know the full effects of sleep deprivation and it is not pretty. It might not be anything you are doing wrong it might be something only medication can fix and there is nothing wrong with that. I know that I will probably be on my sleeping meds my whole life but I’d rather take the pill than have another year like that one.

Xoxo rest well babes 💕

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