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[your-darling-grim]

I don’t want to work

I want to have lots of babies and make a home that’s full of genuine love and homemade food.

[your-darling-grim]

How to build a language self-study plan

So I’ve noticed, upon combing through pages and pages of youtube videos and google blogs, that rarely does anyone ever actually tell you what you should be studying. There’s a reason for this ! Everyone is different and at a different level, different motivation. It’s impossible to create a study plan that is perfect for everyone… which is why it can also be agonizing to make one for yourself. 

“How am I supposed to know what’s important to study, if I don’t speak the language?” 

Well that’s a good question! You need to gauge how far you’ve come so far and how far you’d like to get. It’s easiest when you are starting from zero because you can learn the alphabet, numbers, basic phrases, and basic grammar. Easy peasy. You can go cover to cover in a text book. 

Here’s a check-list to create the perfect study plan special to you. 

1. What do I know already? What do I need to work on?

- is it worth starting a textbook, if you feel like you already know half of it? It might be worth completing the given exercises and if you achieve an 80% or higher (or you could give that lesson to someone else) then you can move on from that specific point.

- create a list of the points that you still need to master

2. What do I need to include in a study session?

- naturally there needs to be a focus or a few different focuses of a study session, whether it’s a specific activity or a grammar point. I recommend creating a list of things you want to get done (a.) every day, (b) every week, and © every month. These goals must be quantifiable. For example, every week I read two news articles in German. As a reflection, I then write a summary of the event of the article as well as a personal opinion. That’s an easy box to check.

- you need a reflection. It’s important to really take time to reflect on how you feel about the time spent and the materials used. What could you do better next time? What went well? 

3. When is the best time to study? 

- are you more active/focused in the morning or in the night? The key is consistency. If you have a routine, you’re far more likely to adhere to it. I know that my own schedule is highly changeable and that can make it very difficult, but I’ve found if I wake up in the same period of time every morning, brush my teeth, make my bed, and then sit down to my work, I feel far more productive. 

- how much should I study at a time? The recommended period is 25 minutes from the Pomodoro Method with a five minute break. You can research time-management techniques but ultimately it comes down to you. 

4. How do I take notes ?

- IT”S ALL ABOUT YOU! What I do is take messy notes in classes or on my own and then I transcribe the finished page to my Notion page. It gives me a chance to make the notes neater and also to review a little bit. I will say though statistically, you will remember better if you write by hand. 

- I like to have a column on each page for words I didn’t know

[your-darling-grim]

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long list of self care practices⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🍈

brush ur hair

make urself a warm drink (tea, hot chocolate etc)

light a candle

go outside and get some fresh air

dance to a song that u rly love (look at me/heart-shaker by twice)

put on a face mask

stretch ur body

do a guided meditation

journalling (shadow work/writing in ur diary)

have a bubble bath (or use a bath bomb or bath milk)

say ur affirmations

binge watch a comfort show

take a break from social media/ur phone

read a rly rly juicy book

paint ur nails

use ur gua sha

oil ur hair or do a hair mask

eat one of ur favorite meals

take a long nap

give urself a pedicure

take care of ur lips (exfoliate, lip plumper, whatever u like to do)

hydrate

do guided yoga

listen to ur playlists

lymphatic drainage massage

[your-darling-grim]

pls don’t forget that it is your blog. you should post about what you like and what makes you happy. some ppl will follow and some ppl will unfollow your blog and that’s completely ok. just make sure this whole tumblr experience makes you happy.

[your-darling-grim]

Girlhood things that I love

Getting my daily overpriced drink

watching Vogue Beauty Secrets while doing my skincare or makeup

taking pictures of everything

Scrolling through Pinterest late at night while listening to Lana

the everything shower

Celebrating small wins by going to cute cafes with my friends

Buying fresh flowers for myself every week

Obsessing with aesthetics and love

Writing in my diary

"We were girls together."

Going to bed with freshly shaved and moisturised legs

manifesting and making vision boards

Being a Victoria's Secret girly

adding ribbons and bows to everything

Buying everything in pink

being delulu

Doing my nails while watching Gossip Girl

Vanilla-scented candles and perfume before bed

Girls supporting girls and being a girl's girl <3

less complex post today since I'm in the middle of moving, I hope you guys don't mind... <3 As always, Please feel free to add your own suggestions and tips in the comments!!

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

[your-darling-grim]

i love to love. i am a lover. i am love.

[your-darling-grim]

How to make someone feel loved <3

Write them a cute letter.

Carefully listen to what they are saying and ask genuine questions.

Wait for them if you notice them falling behind.

Ask them how their day was. <3

Show them your favourite songs, films, and books.

“I miss you”, “I love you, “I’m thinking about you”.

Bake them something. Like the heart jam cookies from Pinterest (should I post the recipe??)

Make them a playlist. :)

If they get interrupted, ask what they were going to say.

Remember their favourite coffee/drink order.

Offer them encouragement and support.

Surprise them with a small gift, something that made you think of them.

Buy them flowers.

Send them links to stuff that you think they might like.

Let them know how grateful you are to have them in your life. <3

As always, Please feel free to add more suggestions and tips in the comments!

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

[your-darling-grim]

Dump & Go meals are probably going to be some of the easiest meals for people who struggle with depression, anxiety, or other types of disabilities.

If you're preparing for surgery, giving birth, or just feel exhausted all the time please look into them.

There's a few different types of dump and go meals.

Instant pot : VERY fast and efficient, you typically throw shit in there with MINIMAL work and press a few buttons and wait.

Crock pot: SLOW. Very slow. Your food will take hours to be ready so if you're going to be at home all day, throw it in there in the morning and it'll be done for dinner. For breakfast and lunch you can have easy meals like premade lunchables or sandwiches.

Pan: You throw everything on a big sheet pan and into the oven! Less dishes, simple and easy to do.

Stove: This one requires the most ACTIVE cooking. You'll need to stir/add/etc occasionally to check on it. Unlike the others where you practically add a couple things and walk away.

This also promotes eating at home and EATING in general. I'm no stranger to forgetting to eat for an entire day and then not eating only because I didn't have enough spoons to cook.

"Okay but how do I find them?" Go online, whether tiktok, youtube, or google and look up instant pot recipes, crock pot recipes, dump & go recipes, and freezer meal recipes.

MAKE SURE you thaw these out in the fridge! Every night before bed just pull one out and put it in the fridge :)

Edit: I will also make note! You can often find freezer meals that work WONDERFULLY ! An example is pre seasoning + cutting some chicken, potatoes, and broccoli. Label it CLEARLY with directions !

That means you can freeze a batch of 15+ dinners/lunches AT ONCE and then not have to panic about cooking. If you’re a rice lover like myself you can buy a small rice cooker and turn it on while the other pot goes and that’s IT that’s all it takes for healthy yummy dinner

[your-darling-grim]

♡༄࣭⸰ 𖥔 ͙ࣳ💅🏻

[your-darling-grim]

People no longer look good to me unless they are good for me.

[your-darling-grim]

March 2023 "That Girl" Challenge

Helloooo :)

This is the 31-Day Challenge that I've created for us to do together this month. It's just something simple and fun. Enjoy! - BlissfullyEcho

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DAY 1: Deep clean your living space (bedroom, apartment, house, condo, camper, etc)

DAY 2: Deep clean your car (if you don't have a car, deep clean something else that you haven't done but should do: junk drawer, dresser, yoga mat, makeup brushes, etc)

DAY 3: Try a new (healthy!) recipe-- this could even be a healthy dessert or beverage

DAY 4: Try a guided meditation on YouTube for 10 minutes after waking up and before checking social media

DAY 5: Spend an extra 15 minutes working on something for school, work, hobbies, or your own personal development

DAY 6: Unfollow, delete, and block social media accounts and phone contacts that are just not part of your life anymore (or those who you plan on not having as a part of your life anymore)

DAY 7: Delete social media pictures that don't fit in with the best version of you. This could be the overedited photos, the thirst trap you put on there because that one person made you upset, etc.

DAY 8: Try a new workout that you haven't done. Pilates, ballet, barre, tennis, CrossFit, kickboxing, F45, cycling, running, swimming, etc.

DAY 9: Pamper your pet. Brush, clean, trim their nails, give them treats, etc. Go above and beyond for them today. (If you don't have animals, pamper yourself today!)

DAY 10: Enjoy the sunshine. Go outside (wear your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat) for 15-20 minutes and enjoy your own company and nature.

DAY 11: No phone 30 minutes before bed. Set your bedtime tonight, and set an alarm 30 minutes prior to that. Once your alarm goes off, put your phone on DND and read a book before bed. Read until you are tired enough to turn off your lights and sleep.

DAY 12: Watch a documentary about something and learn! Maybe it's something you've never had an interest in. Just please make it positive! No heartbreaking or tragic documentaries. Let's not invite that into our "That Girl" challenge.

DAY 13: Buy a self-care item. This could be a yoga mat, face mask, cleansing oil, the Bible, perfume, etc. It can be as expensive or inexpensive as you'd like.

DAY 14: Go out on a date with yourself. Take yourself out to do something you've never done/been to before.

DAY 15: Aim to drink at least 60oz. of pure water today.

DAY 16: Spend 30 minutes learning a language you've always wanted to learn (and if you love it, practice for 10 minutes a day afterward)

DAY 17: Turn your notifications off.

DAY 18: No social media today.

DAY 19: Do something creative today. Buy a canvas, paint, and a brush, and follow a Bob Ross tutorial; maybe buy a jewelry-making kit. Take today and be creative for at least 30 minutes.

DAY 20: 10,000 steps OR walk for an hour

DAY 21: Go through your finances and see where you can budget. Take this time to audit your subscriptions and see if you would like to cancel any recurring subscriptions to save you extra money each month.

DAY 22: Avoid eating animal products today. Just focus on whole grains, fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, water, and vitamins.

DAY 23: Schedule any doctor appointments you might have. If you don't have to, then take today to create a to-do list for the next 3 days.

DAY 24: Spend some time deleting pictures and making storage space in your phone. Any way you can-- it doesn't have to be from deleting your photos.

DAY 25: Listen to a new podcast or TedTalk.

DAY 26: Check your credit report/score and see if there's anything you need to do/complete.

DAY 27: Clear your email inbox and unsubscribe from the companies you don't shop from anymore.

DAY 28: Touch up on your resume.

DAY 29: Sort through your closet and throw away, donate, and sell your clothes and shoes that you don't wear (and that you know you'll never wear again)

DAY 30: Sort through your bathroom drawers and cabinets and organize them.

DAY 31: Create a vision board for April.

[your-darling-grim]

At home spa day

Beforehand:

Declutter your space

Light scented candles

Put on a playlist/podcast/audiobook

Pour yourself a drink

Make sure you have all materials within reach

Feet:

Remove old nail polish

Soak feet in a foot bath prepared with salts

Exfoliate & remove death skin

Cut nails

File nails

Take out gunk between nail & skin

Cut cuticles if needed + push them back

Apply a new coat of nail polish

Apply cuticle oil and foot cream

Hands:

Remove old nail polish

File nails in desired shape and length

Apply cutticle remover and push back/cut any cuticles

Buff nails

Apply a new coat of nail polish

Apply cuticle oil and hand cream

Hair:

Latter your hair in a hair oil/mask

Double rinse with first a cleansing and then nourishing shampoo

Apply conditioner to only the ends and rinse

Dry as needed for your hair type

Body:

If you wax, dry exfoliate

Apply baby powder to desired areas

Wax desired areas

If you shave, exfoliate in shower

Shave desired areas

Use body scrub over entire body

Lather yourself in nice smelling soap

Apply anti hair growth serum

Moisturise

Face:

Remove makeup

Cleanse thoroughly

Steam your face

Exfoliate

Pluck/wax eyebrows and any other facial hair

Apply face mask

Rinse

Massage face

Tone

Add serum and any other product needed for your specific skin type/condition

Moisturise

[your-darling-grim]

💭 Journaling Prompts 🪐

One of my favourite discoveries of the last months is journaling. I have already posted my evening journaling routine (which I will link here once I figure out how to) so today I want to share some more prompts with you, both daily ones and prompts for certain topics. So here goes!

Morning ☀️

What energy am I bringing into this new day?

Did I dream something? Could there be meaning to that dream?

In what ways can I make time for self care today?

What am I excited for today?

What am I grateful for?

What are my goals for today? What do I need to do in order to reach them?

What little things do I want to be mindful of today? (e.g. eating consciously, paying attention to the breath when stressed, correcting posture when necessary etc.)

"Today in a post-it" (I use this as a way to summarise my day, my goals and intentions and keep a positive affirmation near me. I'll make a full post on this some time soon!)

Evening prompts 🌛

What made me smile today?

In what way did I work towards towards my goals today?

How did my body feel today? (tracking any aches, soreness, maybe your cycle etc.)

How did I perform self care today?

How did I feel mentally? What caused me to feel that way?

How did I make myself proud today?

What did I learn today?

Self love 💕

What qualities do I love most about myself?

What compliments have I gotten recently?

How can I make myself happy?

In what ways have I surprised myself in a positive way recently?

What 20 things make me smile?

What is my love language?

How can I use time for myself in a beneficial way?

Shadow work prompts 💭

Have I wronged others in the past? Why did I do it?

What emotions do I avoid? What could be the reason for that?

In what ways am I lying to myself?

Do I get defensive when someone criticises me?

Who was I hurt by in the past? Do I understand their side of the situation? (This does not apply to abuse etc.!)

Childhood prompts 🐻

Do I consider myself to have had a happy childhood?

Would/do I raise my own children the way I was raised?

What is my earliest memory?

Are there any objects I have kept from when I was a child? Why do I still have them?

Is there a smell/taste etc. that takes me back to my childhood?

What were my favourite games when I was younger? (Playing those games again could be a way to connect with your inner child)

What is the first thing I think of when I remember my childhood?

Random fun prompts 🎉

What colour do you think matches your personality best?

Which animal is most similar to your character in your opinion?

If you close your eyes and imagine your comfort place, what does it look like?

What would you name your autobiography?

If you could live one day in someone else's past but you can only chose either the person or the date, what would your decision be?

What name would you give yourself if you had a different gender?

Alright, I hope these inspired some of you to a journaling session. Let me know if you used any of my prompts!

Love, M

[your-darling-grim]

Even though I want more from life, I am still very grateful to the most high.

[your-darling-grim]

Be extra… Wear high heels around the house, spend money on luxurious sleep wear, buy that unnecessary home decor that you love, keep a glass carafe by your bedside, have a specific skincare routine for morning and night, cultivate your dream wardrobe and have a personalized scent. Focus on the little details of your life… make them intentional and magical. 

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how to be beautiful .⋆｡⋆

confidence is key. Nothing makes a girl more attractive & radiant than beaming confidence.

good hygiene. hygiene is always important, but especially when it comes to being attractive.

well groomed. being well groomed means untangled hair, smelling good, and clean clothes

smile genuinely. no i’m not telling you to “smile more”, but when you do, let it be a genuine smile :)

be honest. be true about your feelings, and always stand your ground. be assertive.

accessorize. accessories can make any outfit 10x better, even when it’s just sweatpants and a hoodie.

always remember… beauty isn’t the structure of your face and bones, it’s something much more complex that is achieved through self care and self love <3