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[slowandsweet]

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[ladies-of-fortune]

No, you don't look put together just because you got a manicure

I���m sorry, but it’s true. Getting a manicure is just a small detail that adds to the overall picture of your appearance. If you haven’t showered in days or are dressed in frumpy clothes, no set of nails in the world is going to save you.

So, what do people actually notice?

Your teeth – Are they clean, healthy, and in alignment?

Your clothes – Are they ironed, clean, and well-fitted?

Your hair – Is it brushed, clean, and styled?

Your posture – Do you stand up straight, or do you shrink like you’re trying to disappear?

Your scent – People might not notice your perfume, but they’ll definitely notice if you haven’t showered. Trust me, you don’t want that.

Your hands – Are they moisturized?

Your nails – If you’re not wearing polish, are they clean and tidy? If you are, is it chipped or growing out?

Your face – The condition of your skin and how your makeup (if any) sits on it.

These basic hygiene habits do more than just make you look presentable—they make you feel good about how you care for yourself and how you show up in the world.

Pick Your Battles Wisely

What I said earlier doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get your nails done—far from it! If it makes you happy and helps you feel put together, go for it. But if you’re aiming to project a polished image, you need to consider the maintenance certain stylistic choices demand.

Here are a few examples of high-maintenance choices:

Nails – Getting them done costs money, and regular upkeep is a must if you don’t want chips or breaks to ruin the look.

Hair dye – From covering roots to deep-conditioning, dye jobs require constant attention (and budgeting).

Lash treatments – Extensions look amazing, but they shed over time, requiring regular refills.

Perms – The maintenance depends on how different your natural hair is from the perm. For instance, straight perms on curly hair need way more upkeep.

Fake tanning – Whether you DIY or hit the salon, tans fade, streak, or patch, so maintenance is unavoidable.

All of these treatments have one thing in common: they demand time, money, or both. And if you cut corners, it often backfires, costing you more in the long run. This isn’t to discourage you—it’s to keep you aware of what you’re committing to if you want these to be part of your signature look.

Be High Maintenance to Be Low Maintenance

If you’re aiming for a polished, effortless appearance, the key is to reduce the effort you spend on one thing so you can redirect it elsewhere—like your nails!

Here’s what that looks like:

Laser hair removal – Yes, it’s a time and money investment up front, but it saves you from shaving or waxing constantly. In the long run, you get to throw on any outfit without worrying about hair.

Fitness – Regular workouts take effort, but staying in shape means fewer wardrobe changes due to fluctuating sizes and increased energy to live your life.

Healthy eating – It takes time and effort to plan meals and eat well, but nourishing your body gives you better skin, more energy, and improved focus to crush your goals.

Investing – You may sacrifice short-term spending for long-term growth, but watching your money compound over time is worth it.

Career grinding – The hustle now pays off later, giving you the freedom to enjoy life on your terms.

It’s About More Than Looks

At the end of the day, "looking put together" is about more than the surface-level details—it’s about the foundation you build through self-care, intentional choices, and consistency. When you take care of the basics, the extras (like a nice manicure) become the cherry on top, rather than a band-aid to cover bigger gaps. So, next time you’re striving for that polished look, remember: true glow-ups start from within, not just at the nail salon.

[a-path-by-the-moon]

[yoga-onion]

"There are superior and inferior human capacities and their teachings are not identical. There are innumerable medicines for different ailments and many vehicles for different uses. But if you look at the essence, there is only one purpose." - Kukai

- Kukai (b. 27 July 774 – d. 22 April 835),  posthumously called Kōbō Daishi ("The Grand Master who Propagated the Dharma"), was a Japanese Buddhist monk, calligrapher, and poet who founded the esoteric Shingon school of Buddhism.

It is natural for human beings to have different abilities. This is not about comparing or competing on the basis of superiority or inferiority, but about understanding individual abilities and learning accordingly. However, the essence of life is the same for everyone. This, he says, is true equality.

"人間の能力には優劣があり、その教えは同一ではない。さまざまな病気に効く薬は無数にあり、さまざまな用途の乗り物もたくさんある。しかし、本質に目を向ければ、目的はひとつしかない。" ― 空海

―空海（くうかい、774年7月27日生 - 835年4月22日没）は、日本の僧侶、書家、詩人で、真言密教の創始者であり、「弘法大師」とも呼ばれる。

人によって能力が違うのは自然なこと。どちらが優れているか、劣っているかを比較したり競争したりするのではなく、それぞれの能力を理解し、それに応じて学ぶことが大切なのだ。しかし、人生の本質は誰にとっても同じである。これが真の平等であると言っている。

[compass-strategies]

In dangerous times, courageous compassion helps us do what’s needed to protect self and others, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=SM29btjk_2sGJg7_

[glowup-princess]

ʜᴏᴡ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴄᴏɴꜱɪꜱᴛᴇɴᴛ

Being consistent can be challenging, but it's a skill that can be developed over time.

1. Set Clear Goals

Define what you want to achieve and why it's important.

Break the goal into smaller, manageable steps.

2. Create a Routine

Establish a daily or weekly schedule.

Make it as simple and realistic as possible to follow.

3. Start Small

Begin with small, achievable actions. This builds momentum and confidence.

Gradually increase your effort as you become more comfortable.

4. Stay Organized

Use tools like planners, apps, or calendars to track your progress.

Prioritize tasks and focus on what's most important.

5. Build Good Habits

Replace bad habits with positive ones.

Stay consistent by committing to a specific time or place for certain activities.

6. Hold Yourself Accountable

Set deadlines and hold yourself to them.

Share your goals with a friend or mentor to get support.

7. Embrace Imperfection

Understand that setbacks happen; don't let them derail your efforts.

Focus on progress, not perfection.

8. Stay Motivated

Remind yourself of your "why" regularly.

Celebrate small wins to keep your spirits high.

9. Avoid Overloading Yourself

Don’t take on too much at once; this can lead to burnout.

Learn to say no to distractions that don’t align with your goals.

10. Be Patient

Consistency is built over time, not overnight.

Trust the process and keep going even when progress feels slow.

Take care of yourself <3

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[histhoughtslately]

Make space for what inspires you.

#penniesfromheaven

[ynsryr]

Me: so I simply invoke bladeform to do it

My therapist: so the shape of the knife is doing the dishes and not ordering pizza at 11am?

Me: yes and it's name is my name and it's edge is my intention

My therapist: and the knife kills the you who is not doing the dishes, whetting the blade against yourself

Both of us together: cutting away who isn't me the knife is me who is closer to me who is the knife

[srisrisriddd]

Awakening - funny long tailed colorful birds mating

Awakening originally exists no need to guard it

Delusion originally empty no need to eliminate it

- Dr Devang H Dattani

- Infinite SriSriSri DDD

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[tothefoolslikeme]

The human experience.

[foreverfitnesspositivity]

Sustainable shopping means shopping in a way that has fewer negative environmental and social impacts, encouraging you to be mindful about the way you shop and buy items made of ethical materials that can last longer 🎽🩱🧦🧥

Slowing down the manufacturing process and making a conscious effort to produce durable, high-quality products can decrease the energy and waste generated during production

Opting for vintage or second-hand clothes saves items from going to landfill. It also reduces the energy and resources used to produce new clothes

[thelove-rs]

STOP THINKING THERE IS A DEADLINE. THERE IS NO DEADLINE. TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND TAKE YOUR TIME.

[en--tropy]

[the-joy-of-knowledge]

25 Laws of power for women

Conceal your goals especially the ones that are appealing. Losing weight, reinventing yourself, marrying wealthy. Instead talk about your altruistic goals - to help children, invest in education, this will chase insecure people with vile intentions.

Do not give anyone your source of power: Was is a book that changed your life? a mentor? a movie? Never give up your secret to success. If forced to do say allude to God, the universe, the a random phenomenon

Use the patriarchy to your favor; we live in a world that is, only associate with men who have power, use that power for good.

Never appear too perfect but be selectively vulnerable when needed. Only share something that you will be comfortable saying. You might say “I forget my keys all the time,” “I don’t know how to perfectly park a car “. But never disclose something you are not comfortable with just because you are afraid of being perfect.

Maintain distance in relationships. Friends are the best and you need them. But if you feel that they are becoming too dependent, see them at your own will. But also the reverse could be the case. Your friend may keep a distance, and that is the way of life. You have got to move on from it.

Develop your own style that makes you unique, beautiful, and elegant. Avoid trying to fit in the crowd of people who claim to care less about their style yet have too many opinions about other women’s style

Avoid male friends at all cost, you will have male colleagues, male bosses, male acquaintances, business partners. Keep it that way. You do not want a Truman Capote divulging your secrets to the world. Do not keep a man who does not fit your standard.

You do not have to win at every game. Pick and choose what is best for you and leave room for others. And step down if you have attained that level of success, do not let the society do it for you.

Trust people but remember that we are all humans. So trust with discretion!

Confuse people with kindness; people are not always comfortable with beautiful and intelligent women. That power is too intimidating so confuse them by being genuinely generous, curious, kind, and passionate.

Keep your strong opinions to yourself.. if you support a movement, a way of life, do so silently.

We all have dirty laundry, wash them privately, don’t expose yourself. Remain silent when people try to attack you or shame you. Whatever is not confirmed is not true. You are the only one who knows all the truth about you.

Don’t attract pity or praise: People who pity you do not help you, in fact they might think that you are weak and could mock you at their annual gossipping meeting. And if you are doing things for the sake of praise you are wasting your time.

Choose yourself all the time; never put any one’s feelings above yours.

Trust your own intuition if you feel someone is being malicious towards you, giving you back handed compliments then you should let them go

Never speak bad of another woman. Do not lazy around gossipping. Keep your hands clean and your conscience clear.

Avoid women with low self esteem they will bring you down. For some reason they do not like seeing other women who are doing better than them

Be careful who you seek validation from. Not everyone needs to be pleased. If they are in no way capable of contributing to your life in the ways you prefer, then don’t ask them for their opinions or please them.

Do not compete with other women, if you do you are only putting them on a pedestal. You are making the the standard by which you measure your progress. If you do compete, begin digging your grave.

Do not give unsolicited advice, do not share the inner workings of your mind, If your mouth is very charitable you better start journaling.

Be well-rounded and interesting. It attracts people. It also keeps you busy because you are continually improving and learning. An idle mind is an easily subdued one.

Avoid women who want to live vicariously through you; they want to know who you know, shop where you shop, befriend who you befriend, wear what you wear.

Pay attention to the source of your discomfort; get rid of them. You tell them your dreams and they remind you of all your hindrances. They ask why are you dressed so fancy as though fancy isn’t subjective. They undermine you interests and goals. They will also be quick to bring you down because they are afraid of your potential.

Do not fear power or please power. When we see powerful people we try to hard to befriend them, to be close to them but you need to be comfortable without them. Don’t push yourself in the name of friendship, do not try too hard to be in their inner circle. Your independence of mind is the most important. Instead become a powerful woman, aloof to the presence of power but aware of its importance. Be an ingenious and intelligent and use your creativity to uplift yourself. When you do so it will be hard to ignore you. Even the powerful will become an ally.

Enjoy moments of solitude. Use that time to develop yourself, improve your body, learn new skills, create with your mind, read widely, become more elegant, then launch yourself.

Remember the most powerful women are the most intelligent. Inspired by Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power. Use at your discretion.

[urloveangel]

my favourite anti-aging methods are inner peace, forgiveness and minding my business