#growth and personal development

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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/lifting weights. 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.

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Small ways to activate your "happiness" chemicals

DOPAMINE: the reward chemical

• Complete a task

• Doing self care activites

• Eating some food

• Celebrating your little wins.

OXYTOCIN: the love hormones

• Playing with a dog

• Playing with a baby

• Holding hands

• Hugging someone

• Giving someone else a compliment

SEROTONIN: the mood stabiliser

• Meditating

• Running

• Be in the sun

• Walk in nature

• Swimming

ENDORPHIN: the pain relief

• Laughing exercises

• Essential oils

• Eating dark chocolate

• Running

[thesophistiicate]

the secret to living a calm and confident life lies in being organised and prepared. when you are always scrambling, searching, stumbling, you create an energy of chaos. part of respecting yourself is adequately preparing yourself for what lies ahead, through organisation and practise.

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Yes it is and so it’s yours

[goddessinnerglow]

Become Your Best Version Before 2025 Masterlist

Hello! This is the Become Your Best Version Before 2025 masterlist. It’s a collection of all the posts from the series, gathered in one place to make it easier for you to access and follow along.

I hope you find it inspiring and helpful as you work towards becoming the best version of yourself!

Day 1: What Does Becoming Your Best Version Mean

Day 2: Understanding Yourself / Self-assessment

Day 3: Identifying Limiting Beliefs

Day 4: Identifying Your Core Values

Day 5: Setting SMART Goals That Actually Stick

Day 6: Creating Your Personal Mission Statement

Day 7: Building Better Habits

Day 8: Mastering Time Management

Day 9: Auditing Your Relationships

Day 10: Mastering Your Emotions

Day 11: Taking Care of Your Body

Day 12: Stress Management

Day 13: Financial Planning and Budgeting

Day 14: Career and Purpose

Day 15: The Power of Self-Talk

Day 16: Digital Detox and Mindful Living

Day 17: Decluttering Your Life

Day 18: Creating Healthy Boundaries

Day 19: Self-Care Rituals That Actually Stick

Day 20: Building Confidence

Day 21: Overcoming Fear & Self-Doubt

Day 22: Developing New Skills

Day 23: Personal Style & Self-Presentation

Day 24: Setting Up Progress Tracking Systems

Day 25: Designing Your Accountability Plan

Day 26: Personal Development Tools and Resources

Day 27: Hobbies & Passion Projects

Day 28: How to Keep Yourself Motivated

Day 29: Prioritizing Yourself and Your Needs

Day 30: Creating Your Vision for 2025

Day 31: The Beginning of Your Best Year Yet

*** Divider Credit: @thecutestgrotto ***

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𝐻𝑂𝑊 𝑇𝑂 𝐺𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑈𝑃- 1𝑆𝑇 𝑄𝑈𝐴𝑅𝑇𝐸𝑅

𝐹𝑂𝑅 𝐴 𝑆𝑈𝐶𝐶𝐸𝑆𝑆𝐹𝑈𝐿 𝐺𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑈𝑃 𝐼𝑁 2025

𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 2025 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 : 𝐾𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒, 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ, 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟, 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠, 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 4 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑢𝑝. 𝐹𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 2 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑘.

𝑇𝐼𝑃: 21 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑡. 90 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑦𝑙𝑒.

𝐽𝐴𝑁-𝐹𝐸𝐵-𝑀𝐴𝑅

𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐹𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠 : 𝐸𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 :

✰ 𝐾𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 (𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠, 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑).

✰ 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ (𝐸𝑥𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑒, 𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟).

𝑆𝑒𝑡 3 𝐶𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝐺𝑜𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐸𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎:

𝑒.𝑔. 𝐻𝐸𝐴𝐿𝑇𝐻 :

✰ 𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑘 2𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑦.

✰ 𝑇𝑟𝑦 𝑦𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑡𝑤𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑎 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘.

✰ 𝐵𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑒

𝐾𝑁𝑂𝑊𝐿𝐸𝐷𝐺𝐸 𝐼𝐷𝐸𝐴𝑆

✰ 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 1 𝑜𝑟 2 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ.

✰ 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑎 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑢𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔.

✰ 𝐿𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑜𝑑𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑇𝐸𝐷 𝑇𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑠.

✰ 𝐽𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 3 ���𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

✰ 𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒 (𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑎, 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑏𝑒 𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑠).

✰ 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑦 𝑢𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠.

𝐻𝐸𝐴𝐿𝑇𝐻 𝐼𝐷𝐸𝐴𝑆

✰ 𝐸𝑥𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑒 3-4 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘 (𝑦𝑜𝑔𝑎, 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝐻𝐼𝐼𝑇).

✰ 𝐸𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑠- 𝑓𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑠.

✰ 𝐻𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 : 𝑎𝑖𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 8 𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑦.

✰ 𝐺𝑒𝑡 7-8 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑢𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑝.

✰ 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑥𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑠.

✰ 𝑇𝑟𝑦 𝑎 𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑥 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘.

𝐻𝑂𝑊 𝑇𝑂 𝐵𝑈𝐼𝐿𝐷 𝑌𝑂𝑈𝑅 𝐺𝐿𝑂𝑊-𝑈𝑃 𝑃𝐿𝐴𝑁

1. 𝑈𝑆𝐸 𝑇𝐻𝐸 21/90 𝑅𝑈𝐿𝐸 :

𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑦 ℎ𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 21 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠.

𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 90 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑦𝑙𝑒.

2. 𝑇𝑅𝐴𝐶𝐾 𝑌𝑂𝑈𝑅 𝑃𝑅𝑂𝐺𝑅𝐸𝑆𝑆 :

𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑟 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒.

3. 𝑅𝐸𝑊𝐴𝑅𝐷 𝑌𝑂𝑈𝑅𝑆𝐸𝐿𝐹 :

𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 21 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 :

𝐵𝑢𝑦 𝑎 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑.

𝑇𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡.

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑎𝑦.

𝑆𝑇𝑈𝐷𝑌 𝑇𝐼𝑃𝑆 𝐹𝑂𝑅 𝑇𝐻𝐼𝑆 𝑄𝑈𝐴𝑅𝑇𝐸𝑅

1. 𝑆𝑇𝐴𝑌 𝑂𝑅𝐺𝐴𝑁𝐼𝑍𝐸𝐷 :

𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑢𝑛𝑘𝑠.

2. 𝑀𝐴𝑋𝐼𝑀𝐼𝑍𝐸 𝐹𝑂𝐶𝑈𝑆 :

𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑖𝑛 25- 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 5-𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑠 (𝑃𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑜 𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒).

𝐸𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠: 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑜𝑓𝑓 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑘.

3. 𝑈𝑆𝐸 𝐴𝐶𝑇𝐼𝑉𝐸 𝑅𝐸𝐶𝐴𝐿𝐿 :

𝑄𝑢𝑖𝑧 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠.

𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑠.

4. 𝐶𝑅𝐸𝐴𝑇𝐸 𝐴 𝑆𝑇𝑈𝐷𝑌 𝑅𝑂𝑈𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐸 :

𝑃𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑎𝑦 (𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑟 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡).

𝐾𝑒𝑒𝑝 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡.

5. 𝑀𝐴���𝐸 𝐼𝑇 𝐹𝑈𝑁 :

𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑦 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠.

𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑.

[maxiglow]

rebellion isn’t what you think it is

[sk-lumen]

Actually life is beautiful & I decide my own narrative & I can start over as many times as I please until everything looks like the vision in my head I'm obsessed with.

[theambitiouswoman]

Green Flags in Communication 💚💬

"I want to know when I hurt your feelings."

This shows they are willing to understand and acknowledge the impact of their actions.

"I don't want you to feel alone in this."

This shows empathy and indicates that the person is supportive and does not want the person to deal with issues alone.

"I've been struggling with ___”

This demonstrates vulnerability and trust, as the person is open about their struggles.

"How have you been feeling about ___? I know it's been on your mind a lot."

This shows concern for the other person's issues or worries, showing that they are listening and care about what's important to the other person.

"I feel __ when you __; are you open to trying __ next time?"

This is an example of constructive communication.

"What do you need from me when this happens with your family?"

This shows awareness and sensitivity to the persons family dynamics and a willingness to provide support.

"I appreciate when you ___.”

Expressing appreciation is vital for positive reinforcement and acknowledging the efforts and qualities of the other person.

"I didn't handle that well."

This is a sign of self-awareness and accountability, recognizing one's own mistakes and being open to learning and growth.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong to say that. I'll try to be more mindful in the future."

Shows you are able to apologize genuinely and a commitment to improving behavior.

"Tell me more about that; I'm really interested in hearing your perspective."

Indicates a genuine interest in the other person's thoughts and feelings.

"I noticed you seemed a bit off today. Is everything okay?"

It shows you are attentive to the other person's emotional state and a readiness to provide support.

"I'm here for you, no matter what you need."

Offers unconditional support, creating a sense of security in the relationship.

"I love how passionate you are about your hobbies. It's inspiring to see."

Expresses admiration for the other person's interests.

"Let's work on a solution together. What do you think would be fair?"

Focusing on collaboration rather than conflict.

"I trust your judgment on this."

Trust and respect for the other person's decision-making abilities.

"Your happiness is important to me. Let's make sure you're taking time for yourself."

Prioritizes the other person's happiness and emphasizes the importance of self care.

"It's okay to feel that way. Do you want to talk about it more?"

Validates the other person's feelings.

"I appreciate how you handled that situation. You're really good at ___."

Praises specific strengths or skills, boosting the other person's self-esteem.

"I know we disagree, but I respect your point of view."

Acknowledges differences in opinion while still maintaining respect and understanding.

[sreehari28]

A Real Man Always Puts His Woman First! While it is important to recognize and appreciate the sentiment behind the statement, it is also crucial to approach it with a nuanced perspective that promotes healthy and equal relationships. Instead of using the term "real man," which can perpetuate stereotypes and expectations of gender roles, it is more appropriate to focus on the values and principles that contribute to strong partnerships. Putting a Woman First and The Power of Prioritizing in Relationships" explores the dynamics and outcomes that arise when a man prioritizes his female partner in a relationship. This discussion highlights the positive effects of focusing on a partner's needs, emotions, and overall well-being. It is important to note that a healthy relationship involves mutual respect, communication, and shared decision-making. Both partners should strive to prioritize and support each other's well-being, creating an equitable and fulfilling partnership. The focus should be on building a strong, respectful, and loving relationship rather than solely emphasizing gender-specific expectations.

[girlwithrituals]

RECLAIMING DISCIPLINE CAN LOOK LIKE:

• keeping small + manageable promises to yourself daily

• healing your attention span (ex: reading books, watching movies without scrolling, letting yourself be bored)

• moving from "I'll try" to "I will"

• reframing pain + difficulty as often where the growth happens

• showing up as the person you want to be

• making mindful & nourishing choices VS choices that result in instant gratification

[sugarsprinklesoul]

Abilities that will forever benefit you

The ability to walk away

The ability to manage your time

The ability to remain consistent

The ability to self analyze

The ability to learn how to learn

The ability to understand others

The ability to listen

The ability to express your thoughts and feelings

The ability to break down tasks

The ability to adapt

The ability to control your mind

The ability to ask for help

The ability to act upon facts not feelings

[slfcare]

the most difficult thing about growing as a person socially, as in getting out of your shell and noticing that you are, is that there will still be times when it doesn’t feel like you’ve grown at all! times when you can’t really connect with anyone around you, times when you fail to enter into an existing conversation, times when you say the wrong thing (or nothing at all when in hindsight you probably should’ve). but that’s also kind of the best thing, because that’s the thing that helps you realize that sometimes, it’s not you or your lack of skills or any shortcoming. sometimes certain environments just aren’t for you and certain people aren’t your people, and that’s okay. that’s human. it’s okay to not feel the progress you have made all the time.

[successquotes]

Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’

Mary Anne Radmacher

[teophan]

a fantastic commission from @themetalhiro of my Dungeons & Devil Fruits 5e Sniper Marksman, Vinsmoke “Starfall Gunner” Beretta!

it was an absolute treat to work with you, looking forward to the next opportunity to do so!

[angerieque]

How to: Become a better version of yourself.

Hi angels! Today, we'll be covering the topic of becoming that vision of ourselves, the best ever. Let's dive right in!

Follow accounts that inspire: Especially people who seem so into what they're doing, not just being "influencers". When scrolling, don't follow a person just because you liked one video of them. Instead, go to their account, check their posts and if they're relatable to any of your goals, follow them! Be mindful.

Vision Boards!: Personally, I make one for each month. They mainly consist of academic, health goals, and quotes (for me). I love to check them whenever I'm feeling unmotivated and after each month, I check them once again to see what I achieved and what I could have done better.

Write down your goals: Will you forget about it? Well, maybe. Is it worth it though? Definitely. You'll have your own guide to refer to once you remember it exists. Categorize your goals, make them seasonal, whatever you feel is best for you.

Affirmations: Each morning, I tell myself that I'm beautiful, smart and worth a million. You have to believe it. We always tell others these words that we forget we need to hear them, too.

Baby steps: Workout at home if you can't afford a gym membership until you can, for example. Find an alternative for anything you want to do but can't afford/isn't available. Don't just give up because you don't have money, that's an excuse.

Have a well-structured routine: Build your own routine and write it down. Think of what you're doing wrong and work on it by replacing it with another healthy habit.

Think of who you'll be if you start now: Visualize your life once you're "that" person you've been dreaming of. How will that feel? How will you look, talk, and walk like? And what kind of life do you prefer?

Love yourself enough: The amount of self-respect you've got to have in order to do all this for yourself is insane. You have to believe that you deserve a better life, a healthy and functioning body, a nice degree. Think of how people will perceive you, but most importantly think of how YOU will perceive yourself.

Alright that's it for now babes! Hope you have a good night or morning. Much love, angel.