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[doryythebutterfly]

21 November 2024

(what i did after school)

Physical health

🤍 6 min thin thighs by gloria song

🤍 3 min slim calves by gloria song

🤍 posture and 90˚ shoulders excersise

Mental health

🤍 went for a walk with my family

Intellectual health

🤍 made a study guide for japanese

Reading

🤍 read 4 pages of fairydale

Writing

🤍 wrote down a couple of scene ideas

🤍 did a character outline on the main character of my current wip

Self Care

🤍 took a nap

🤍 PM skincare and teeth care

🤍 took a cold shower because it is so hot outside!

[doryythebutterfly]

20 November 2024

Physical health

🤍 how to get slim legs on bed routine by gloria song

Mental health

🤍N/A

Catholicism

🤍 studied the book Philippians.

🤍 prayed one decade if the Rosary

Reading

🤍 read 10 pages of fairydale by victoria lancet

Writing

🤍 completed editing my wips prologue

Self Care

🤍 AM skincare and teeth care

🤍 took a quick shower

🤍 washed my hair

➥ i also put baby powder in my hair to keep it from getting oily so fast and hopefully it works!

🤍 PM skincare and teeth care

🎧 song of the day: wings ~ red velvet

📖 verse of the day: the people walking in the darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawn ~ isaiah 9:2 niv

🏆rating: 5.5/10

[doryythebutterfly]

what i did today

(19 November 2024)

physical health

🤍 how to get slim legs on bed routine by gloria song

mental health

🤍 went with my parents to pick up my little brother

catholicism

🤍 studied the Fruit of the Spirit (Galations 5:22-23)

🤍 studied how to love like Jesus (Matthew 5:43, 5:46-48, 9:9)

🤍 prayed the Rosary

reading

🤍 wrote 3 book rapports for school.

🤍 finished 'sleet kitten' by s.j. tilly

➥ i would 100% recommend this book!

🤍 rated 'sleet kitten' on goodreads

🤍 continued to read 'fairydale' by victoria lancet

writing

🤍 edited the prologue of one of my wips, daisy.

self care

🤍 AM skincare and teeth care

🤍 lit my new candle that i bought yesterday for most of the day (it smells so good!)

🤍 took a quick shower

🤍PM skincare and teeth care

🎧 song of the day: queen of the party ~ wendy

📖 verse of the day: Love one another as I have loved you ~ John 15:12 NIV

🏆rating for the day: 7/10

[doryythebutterfly]

subjects i'm taking next year

mandatory subjects:

home language - Afrikaans

first additional language - English

Maths lit

PE/Life orientation

subjects i chose:

biology

consumer studies

business studies

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to do list for today

(9 november 2024)

I woke up with a horrible migraine, and it's finally gone. I'm also writing 3 exams next week, so I figured I'd be productive and not waste the other half of my day away.

take a shower and wash my hair

wash my face

brush my teeth

throw dirty clothes in the wash

put clean clothes away

clean my room a little

reorganise beauty 'baskets'

read 'Sleet Kitten' for about an hour

work on one of my wips for about an hour

paste in geography notes

review geography notes

start making notes for afrikaans

start making notes for biology

clean desk

pack away clean dishes

work on some of my posts

Let's see what I can get done for the rest of the day (I hope to complete this list, so I'll update you guys tonight!)

[doryythebutterfly]

30 THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU BECOME MORE SELF-AWARE

❦ how much self-control do i have with things that i know are bad for me, but tend to indulge in?

❦ how do i respond to someone who is different from me or whose ideals and beliefs i don't agree with or understand?

❦ how do i deal with being misperceived or misunderstood?

❦ how do i respond when someone judges me, makes fun of me, or calls me names?

❦ how do i deal with other people's mistakes and unpleasant behavior?

❦ how do i deal with people who have hurt me in the past?

❦ how do i spend my free time?

❦ how do i deal with negative people?

❦ how do i deal with stressful situations? do i tend to worry a lot? what else do i do?

❦ how do i deal with inconvenient life situations?

❦ how do i respond to situations that i have no control over?

❦ how do i deal with negativity in my environment?

❦ how do i deal with challenges in my life?

❦ how do i respond to situations that force me to get out of my comfort zone?

❦ how motivated am i to change my life for the better?

❦ how much do i follow through on what i preach and talk about?

❦ how do i deal with uncertainty, the unknown or a future event that i have no control over?

❦ how do i respond to obstacles, hardships, and "bad" things that happen in my life?

❦ how do i respond when i don't get what i want?

❦ how fulfilling is my everyday life?

❦ how do i respond to new ideas and new ways of thinking?

❦ how do i respond to bad or inconvenient news?

❦ how do i deal with the violence, hate, and suffering in the world?

❦ how do i recharge, rejuvenate, and replenish my energy?

❦ how much do i prioritize spending time and energy on myself and on my passions?

❦ how do i deal with change? new job, new house, new lifestyle, new people, new rules, new technology...do i tend to avoid it, welcome it, fear it, like it, complain about it, stress out about it, worry about it?

❦ how do i deal with emotional pain?

❦ how do i respond when plans change or plans get cancelled without my say so?

❦ how do i respond when i make a mistake or when i fail at something?

❦  how do i deal with rejection?

[doryythebutterfly]

GLOW UP GUIDE FOR 2025⠀

READ: On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And considering that 2025 is precisely these many days away, why not start with our glow up plan already?

Physical Glow Up-

BODY

— 5-10K steps a day.

— 7-8 hours of sleep.

— workout everyday for 1 hr atleast- yoga/stretching/pilates/cardio. a workout may take one hour, but your mood will be boosted for the next 12 hours.

— posture training.

— sunlight exposure after waking up for at least 10 minutes.

NUTRITION

— 2-3 liters of water every day.

— limit your caffeine intake.

— avoid sugars as much as you can.

— high protein diet, pre and probiotics.

— more fruits and veggies (+ green smoothies if you like).

— no junk/processed food/trans fat.

— no eating after 8 pm.

SKINCARE

— be clear on your skin type (oily, dry, combination, sensitive).

— once you're clear, use these accordingly- cleanser, toner, targeted serum, eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen (≥50 spf).

— keep your bedding clean as well.

— no picking of skin on your lips, cuticle etc.

— gua sha to help improve blood circulation and lessen toxins.

— cold therapy may take three to five minutes of being uncomfortable, but your energy levels will be boosted for the rest of the day.

— remove makeup before you go to bed.

BODY CARE

— shower every day.

— exfoliate 2x a week.

— use body lotion (shea butter/aloe vera gel/coconut oil).

HAIR CARE

— wash hair 2-3x a week

— oil your scalp 2x a week, at least 3 hours before shampoo.

— hair mask 1x per week.

— never brush wet hair.

— use silk pillow case.

HYGIENE

— brush your teeth 2x a day, clean tongue and the roof of the mouth daily.

— floss daily.

�� cut your nails 1x a week, never remove the cuticles.

— glycolic acid under arm for odor and discoloration.

— never use soap on your coochie.

Mental Glow Up-

MINDSET

— set clear goals- define and breakdown your aspirations.

— start your mornings with positive affirmations.

— surround yourself with uplifting content and people.

— be shamelessly selfish to your career and mental health, remove anyone or anything that doesn't align with your priorities and wellbeing.

— boost your brain health by these 4 neuroscience tools:

difficult first: start your day with the most difficult task (cortisol and dopamine are high in the body meaning that your body/mind is primed to work).

rest your eyes: introduce a micro-pause after learning by resting/closing your eyes - will help retain information better.

tomorrow's worries: write tomorrow's to-do list before bed as it is proven to be effective in helping you fall asleep.

find time to play: engage in low-stake play. can be anything you find fun but where the outcome doesn't matter (induces neuroplasticity + reduces stress).

MIND

— meditation might take as low as ten minutes, but your focus will be improved for the rest of the day.

— no social media after waking up and at least an hour before bed.

— keep aside 1 hr of time to read daily! reading a new book may take five hours, but you will keep the knowledge forever.

— journaling, gratitude.

— digital detox once a week or for 12 hours.

— limit unnecessary screentime, unfollow or cut off people you don't want to see.

JOURNALING

— choose a regular time each day to journal, making it a part of your routine.

— find a quiet, comfortable place free from distractions. light a candle if you want.

— allow your thoughts to flow without censoring or editing.

— write about your feelings and emotions to understand them better. write about things you are thankful for to boost your mood. write about your short-term and long-term goals. identify what triggers certain emotions or reactions

— set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write continuously during that time.

— reflect on both positive experiences and challenges.

— make lists, journal your thoughts on these questions.

— journal at night to clear your mind before bedtime, because emotions and thoughts lose their power once we acknowledge them.

— a gratitude practice may take five minutes, but your mindset will be shifted for the rest of the day.

AFFIRMATIONS

— customise affirmations to your needs.

Personal Life-

WEEKLY TASKS

— initiate small changes: begin with small, manageable tasks such as making your bed or cleaning your room every sunday.

— celebrate your success: reward yourself when you achieve your goals or have a consistently productive week. consider treats like buying flowers for yourself or watching your favorite show.

DAILY WORK

— set achievable goals: establish realistic goals for the day, week, or month ahead.

— track your progress.

— organise your work space, declutter your shelves etc.

— embrace the power of lists: keep a list of tasks to be done and their deadlines. this way, you start each day with a clear plan. to make it visually appealing and motivating, consider using productivity apps like evernote, habit tracker, or notion.

PRODUCTIVITY TIPS

— wake up early.

— plan ahead everything, do scheduling. you can use:

google calendar / notion / tasks .

— if the task takes less than 2 minutes to finish, do it immediately.

— countdown rule, if you are procrastinating, count 1-2-3-4-5 and jump.

— start slow, don't rush and try to do everything at one time.

— follow a proper routine, use app locks based on screentime.

— pomodoro technique, 25 min work, and 5 min break.

— schedule longer break times as well e.g 30 min nap.

[doryythebutterfly]

overall i just hope i pass all my subjects 🙏🏻

so i just wrote my physics exam today, and oh my word…💀😭 i am just so thankful that i'm not taking it next year and i will pray for those who are taking physics

[doryythebutterfly]

so i just wrote my physics exam today, and oh my word…💀😭 i am just so thankful that i'm not taking it next year and i will pray for those who are taking physics

[doryythebutterfly]

Pages/what i read during my spring break

friday, 20 september

started reading 'sleet kitten' by s.j. tilly

p. 9 - 64

55 pages read

saturday, 21 september

'sleet kitten' by s.j. tilly

p. 65 - 146

82 pages read

tuesday, 24 september

'sleet kitten' by s.j. tilly

p. 147 - 152

7 pages read

thursday, 26 september

'sleet kittenz by s.j. tilly

p. 153 - 175

23 pages read

saturday, 28 september

'sleet kitten' by s.j. tilly

p. 176 - 178

2 pages read.

review (coming soon)

so far i really enjoy this book, and it's very cute!

[doryythebutterfly]

Goals for term 4

Since term 4 is exam season, and I've got about 3 weeks until exams start so these are some of my goals during that time

♡ study and revise everyday (atleast 2 hours).

♡ do homework the day that it's assigned.

♡ go for a run every morning.

♡ practice hockey with my friend.

♡ get hockey lessons.

♡ read more (atleast 10 pages a day).

♡ write more (atleast 300words a day)

♡ start singing lessons.

♡ be mindful of eating habits.

♡ 2L of water.

♡ be in bed by 20:30 - 21:00 and up by 5:15

♡ max 3 hours of screen time.

♡ am and pm skincare.

♡ lose 5-7 kg.

♡ take it easy when i can, and not over work myself.

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2024 Masterlist

school

♡ term 2 goals

♡ term 3 marks

studylog

♡ subjects i'm taking in 2025 (coming soon)

self improvement

♡ term 1 vacation glow up plans

♡ fitness plans for the off season

♡ term 4 results (coming soon)

fitness

♡ first netball game

♡ i quit netball and here's why

♡ november movement (coming soon)

myself

♡ i'm 15!!!

♡ what I spent with my birthday money (haul)

♡ summer bucket list (coming soon)

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Why I quit netball...

So I've recently switched over to field hockey after interschools and 2025 trails.

It wasn't a very difficult decision to make and here's why:

Netball doesn't bring my joy anymore. In the beginning of the year I was so excited to go to practice and go to games and over time it just made me miserable. The environment was just onfun anymore.

My coach and teammates (not all of them) just got so... idk annoying and negative and I can't be around people that are like that.

My school is wayyy better in hockey and I will get a lot more recourses to improve.

I used to play hockey when I was younger, and I was pretty decent and I really enjoyed it. So why not rekindle my love for hockey whilst getting fit and enjoying and spending time with my best friend outside school.

So I hope you can join me on this journey!!

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Term 3 Marks

Afrikaans HT ~ 89%

English FAL ~ 84%

Life orientation ~ 79%

Math ~ 51%

Drama and Design ~ 70%

Economic and management sciences ~ 90%

Biology ~ 78%

Physics ~ 71%

Geography ~ 56%

History ~ 70%

Technology ~ 93%

Overall, I'm really happy that all my marks have improved. So I hope that I will get higher marks next term.

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happy spring for all my southern hemisphere girlies!!

I am so excited that it's going to be more warmer and the rain is going away. I can't wait to go on walks next to the beach again.

I hope you enjoy your spring!!

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𐙚˙⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩

1 september 2024, sunday

total: 73 minutes

it's the first day of spring and i am so excited that winter is almost gone!!!! (because it's still gonna be a little cold these last few weeks)

it was kinda difficult for me do any school work but i did a little.

read and answered questions of one of the short stories we're writing on tuesday.

did 2 weeks of a reading program my school does.

after i did all this my family and i watched deadpool and wolverine. afterwards we all went to bed. we also took a roadtrip today which was really fun.

overall i really enjoyed this weekend, but i could definitely have been more productive.

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Update!

So I will try to update every day until exams are over and also update with my results.

Yes, I am alive. This term is super hectic. But tests are over and next week exams start...

And for the netball; my last like 2 or 3 games where cancelled because of the rain so hopefully it won't be tomorrow. But it did rain all day today so idk..

I'll maybe update tonight with everything I studied today.

But anyway.. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day/night. Til next time ♡