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Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma

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ꪆ 📃୧ㅤㅤ۫ Challenges list !

1 week habit challenge

finals marathon challenge

50 day academic challenge

20 day productivity challenge

25 day weight loss challenge

21 day of positivity challenge

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𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻

sit down and write out what you actually want , not some impossible dream that makes you feel worse about yourself achievable goals , things you can touch and work toward every single day start small and build momentum.

clean your space , organize your desk until every pen has a place , dust your shelves , wash those clothes that have been sitting there for weeks. mop your floor .

take your phone and be ruthless with it. set a timer for social media. scroll through your feed and hit "not interested" on every video that makes you feel empty. block people who make you question your worth n unfollow accounts that trigger your insecurities. make your digital space as clean as your physical one.

take the longest shower of your life , do that mask , moisturize ur skin , get a fresh haircut if u want .

put on clothes that make you feel like yourself again. grab a book or something that feeds your soul , walk to a park or find a quiet café. sit with a friend or embrace being alone if reading isn't your thing just exist peacefully somewhere without your phone buzzing in your pocket.

cook for yourself , chop fresh vegetables n season your food properly , taste every bite. realize that nourishing your body is cheaper and more satisfying than numbing it with fast food.

move your body every single day , stretch until your muscles remember they exist. do yoga in your living room walk to the gym even when you don't feel like it push through the resistance invite a friend or go alone just MOVE YOUR BODY indoor or outdoor.

buy a notebook and write everything down. your thoughts, your fears, your victories. don't edit yourself at the end of each month, flip through the pages and see how much you've survived and grown through you'll surprise yourself.

pick something you've always been curious about. sociology, astronomy, philosophy, that language you've wanted to learn buy a book about it watch documentaries. take a class. feed your mind something substantial instead of mindless content.

stop calling education useless. show up to your studies because it matter more then YOU THINK . put in effort that matches your potential.

change how you talk to yourself. stop rehearsing failure in your head. stop daydreaming about a life you're not building look in the mirror and choose hope choose action choose to trust that you can become who you want to be.

@bloomzone

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choosing to live a slow life means

doing nothing and embracing creative leisure

putting down your phone

accepting you’re human and need to take a break

be mindful and tranquil

practicing breath techniques

moving your body, doing workouts and long walks

social media cleanse

learning to say “no”

connecting with your community

smiling more

choosing mindfully your tasks

work on your needing to always be doing something valuable

spreading love and positivity

forgiving yourself

spending time connecting with nature

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Financial Literacy & Independence Journey ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･💰

hey angels! so we're officially starting our financial glow-up era because let's be real - being financially illiterate isn't cute anymore. we're learning how to be actually independent, not just looking independent while being broke and clueless about money.

i've been diving deep into crypto for a while now and realized i need to understand the basics first before i can truly build wealth. so we're going back to square one and learning everything together - from opening bank accounts to building investment portfolios.

we're starting with the easiest concepts and working our way up because financial literacy isn't learned overnight. think of this as your personal finance bootcamp but make it aesthetic and actually understandable.

some people stay financially dependent their whole lives because they're scared to learn about money. but we're not those people. we're becoming the girls who understand compound interest, who have emergency funds, who know the difference between good debt and bad debt.

financial independence = real independence. you can't truly be free if you don't understand how money works. so let's get educated, get our coins up, and become the financially literate baddies we're meant to be.

follow this series if you want to:

understand how money actually works

build wealth instead of just looking wealthy

become genuinely independent

stop being intimidated by financial terms

learn crypto basics the right way

create multiple income streams

never be financially dependent on anyone again

⠀ ִ ࣪ ׅ 𐔌ㅤ masterlist :

⤷ ゛checking vs savings accounts: the difference that's costing you money ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛budgeting with the 50/30/20 rule (actually works for real life) ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛emergency funds: your financial safety net explained ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛credit scores aren't scary when you understand them ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛compound interest is literally free money (and you're missing out)

⤷ ゛good debt vs bad debt (yes, there's a difference) ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛taxes basics: what you actually need to know ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛investment basics: 401k, ira, index funds explained ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛insurance isn't boring when it saves your bank account ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛high-yield savings vs regular savings (stop leaving money on the table) ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛loans that build wealth vs loans that keep you broke ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛net worth vs income: why you're tracking the wrong number ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛rent vs buy: the math they don't teach you ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛bonds vs stocks: the boring investment that protects your money

⤷ ゛etfs vs mutual funds: which one should you choose? ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛stock market basics: p/e ratios, dividends, market cap explained

⤷ ゛dollar-cost averaging + risk tolerance: investing without losing sleep ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛portfolio diversification + roth vs traditional accounts ˎˊ˗

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5 essential mindsets for living ur best life cuz u deserve it

Master the art of letting go

True wisdom lies in your ability to pick up what serves u and release what doesn't. Never cry over spilled milk what's done is done. When people hurt you or situations don't go as planned, resist the urge to explain, argue, or cling to what was. The past belongs in the past and your energy belongs in the present moment.

Learning to turn the page quickly isn't just a skill it's an act of self-preservation. Every moment you spend rehashing old wounds or missed opportunities is a moment stolen from creating something better. Practice the discipline of moving forward (I will talk abt in another blog !) not because you don't care, but because you care enough about your future to protect it from your past.

Commit to life long learning

Your mind is either growing or dying there's no middle ground. Read voraciously, travel when you can, and treat every experience as a classroom. Whether you're navigating your career or personal relationships, the world is constantly evolving, and your knowledge must evolve with it.

The most successful people aren't necessarily the smartest they're the most adaptable. They understand that yesterday's expertise might be tomorrow's limitation. Make learning a daily habit . Challenge yourself to acquire new skills regularly, question your assumptions, and remain curious about the world around u.

Master your emotional responses

Your emotions are powerful servants but terrible masters. The person who can remain calm under pressure will always outperform the person who reacts impulsively. When you control your emotions u control ur outcomes.

Practice the discipline of pausing before responding please please please . In that pause lives your power the power to choose wisdom over reactivity, strategy over impulse, and growth over temporary satisfaction. N remember stillness breeds clarity, clarity breeds wisdom, and wisdom breeds success. When chaos surrounds you, the person who can find inner calm has already won half the battle.

Stay kind, stay strong

Kindness without boundaries isn't kindness it's naivety. Yes maintain your compassion and treat others with respect, but never let anyone mistake your kindness for weakness. Your goodness should have teeth ur generosity should have limits.

Being worldly-wise doesn't mean becoming cynical. It means understanding human nature while still choosing to see the good in people. Help others yea yea BUT don't sacrifice yourself. Be generous with your time and energy, but not with people who don't value either. True kindness sometimes means saying no , setting boundaries, and refusing to enable harmful behavior !!

Protect ur time & mental energy

Time is the ONLY resource you can never earn back, and mental energy is the fuel that drives everything else. Stop wasting both on situations you cannot change and people who don't deserve your attention. What's done is done accept it and redirect your focus toward what you can influence.

Don't let five minutes of frustration rob you of 23 hours and 55 minutes of potential joy. Most of the things that upset us today will be forgotten next week. Choose your battles wisely, invest your worry strategically, and remember that your peace of mind is worth more than winning every argument or solving every problem

@bloomzone

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biggest self-care move a young girl can make nowadays is going full offline for a good while. deactivating all social media, limiting messaging apps to emergencies only, limiting browsing and screen time to a minimum, and no selfies. not for a few days or weeks, but months. at least a semester, but a year would be ideal

if this sounds too radical for you, if you cannot imagine a life without logging in every day, without posting, without being seen and heard through the internet, then you are precisely the type of person who needs to be offline the most. because there IS life outside of the internet, and you have the right to experience it

you have the right to be anonymous, to be private, to be free from surveillance and judgement, to be rid of interacting with strangers all day, to think outside of the latest discourse, to speak without following preset formats, to see yourself without the intervention of a camera, to be bored and quiet, to live life without trying to fit it into your screen

it may seem ironic or hypocritical that I am saying this on a social media app, through a smartphone. but not only am I old enough to remember being a kid without an iphone in my hands, I have also gone through the experiment myself. and the only reason why I don't feel oppressed by social media now is because I have turned it off before. it's no longer something I can't imagine my days without: it's an accessory to everything else, and not the other way around

so if you really want to give yourself some love, consider this. it's not gonna be easy, trust me. you're gonna feel withdrawal effects, you're gonna feel like an alien, your friends are probably gonna bother you about it, it is gonna feel a bit like quitting an addiction

but I swear to you, with all my love, you're still going to exist. I think that is, subconsciously, what we tend to fear the most: that if we go offline, we'll be forgotten and invisible. I promise you, this feeling will go away after a while. you will find new distractions, new ideas, new desires, new things to look at, new topics of conversation, new interests

and then, after you have lived life outside of a screen, you can decide whether you even want to go back to it or not. you should give yourself the right to choose ♡

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6 Powerful mindsets for a smoother life .ᐟ

.ᐟ Never feel inferior

The first and perhaps most fundamental mindset shift is to never feel inferior to anyone. You have no reason to think you're beneath another person, regardless of their achievements, status, or circumstances. Remember that you are always, and only yourself a unique individual with your own path, strengths, and purpose. Your worth isn't determined by comparison to others, and the moment you stop measuring yourself against external standards is the moment you begin to truly live authentically.

.ᐟ Don't care what others think

The second powerful mindset is to release yourself from the burden of others' opinions. This applies to everyone in your life – friends, family, strangers, colleagues, and even those closest to you. Their opinions are ultimately about them and their perspective, not about your true worth or potential. When you stop seeking external validation and start living according to your own values and what genuinely makes you happy, you free yourself to make decisions that align with your authentic self rather than what you think others want to see.

.ᐟ Expand your limited mindset

Much of our inner conflict, anxiety, and pain stems from the limitations we place on our own thinking. When you consciously work to expand your mindset, challenging assumptions about what's possible and questioning the limiting beliefs that hold you back, you open yourself to entirely new worlds of possibility. This mental expansion requires actively seeking new perspectives, embracing unfamiliar experiences, and remaining curious about life's potential rather than accepting narrow definitions of what you can achieve or become.

.ᐟ Believe in your ability to grow

The fourth mindset centers on having unshakeable faith in your capacity for growth and transformation. Only by truly believing in yourself in your ability to learn, adapt, reshape, and evolve can endless possibilities begin to emerge in your life. This isn't about blind optimism, but rather a deep understanding that you are not fixed in your current state. Every challenge becomes an opportunity for development, and every setback becomes a setup for a comeback when you maintain this growth-oriented perspective.

.ᐟ Cherish your time and energy

The fifth mindset focuses on protecting your most precious resources: time and mental energy. Stop dwelling on what's already happened, as obsessing over unchangeable events only brings more pain and depletes your capacity to create positive change in the present. Never allow five minutes of sadness to ruin the twenty-three hours and fifty-five minutes of potential joy that remain in your day. Remember that almost everything in life is replaceable u can earn more money, find another job, make new friends, and fall in love again.

.ᐟ Embrace fresh starts

The final and perhaps most liberating mindset is recognizing that you were born with nothing, so there's truly nothing to fear about starting over. A genuinely strong person isn't someone who conquers everything in their path, but rather someone who can endure whatever life presents with grace and resilience. Practice the powerful ritual of forgiving everything before you sleep each night, and when you wake, treat each day as a completely new beginning. This daily reset allows you to approach life with fresh energy and unlimited potential, unburdened by yesterday's disappointments or mistakes !

@bloomzone

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Things my therapist used to have me do that just make sense

Stare right into my reflection in the mirror 30 minutes straight no make up no clothes just me. If I look away once I restart the timer. With the intention of seeing yourself, she said

Write a letter to one person every day. Letters I will never send. As in pen and paper and a letter, not less than 1000 words. In whatever language, but 1000 words. Not characters. Words.

"Explain to me how this is a problem? / Take me to the part where this is your problem"

Write 10 things I hated about myself that day and then explain what is so bad about them without making it about how others will perceive it like- how is this a problem for ME?

Talk to water. You know how water is life / water is healing? Pour water in a glass and the tell it whatever and drink. Like speaking life into yourself. So like- I am X I am Y and then drink it.

Ask me 'what's the weather in your head today' and now I describe my feelings to people in weather terms and they just -,-

5 things you can see four you can hear three you can touch two you can smell one you can taste every time i was getting too lost in my head for grounding. I still do it, 10/10 would recommend

'Outside your head is that an issue?'

Fire me even though I was the one paying because 'at this point it's just dependency'.

'I can't take you seriously if you don't take yourself seriously'

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the importance of reading classic literature

TLDR: read more interesting classic literatures to become more well-rounded

Okay guys, just hear me out on this one.

Lately, most girls find themselves hooked on romantasy books and dystopian thrillers, and honestly, for good reason. Some of the world-building and plots of these books can be incredibly immersive. However, it's important to also expand your reading list !

I found that by reading more classic literature books, I became much more culturally aware and my English and History grades significantly improved.

By engaging in traditional and modern classic literature books, you're developing essential critical thinking skills, as they tackle deep themes of human nature and morality. In fact, classic literature can give great insights into significant cultural shifts and allows you to understand references made in other media. Importantly, they help you develop more eloquent vocabulary and strengthen essay writing skills.

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"But classic literature is so boring though..."

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee - a coming-of-age story about a girl in 1930s Alabama, unraveling courtroom drama and neighbourhood mysteries that expose the ugly side of her small town.

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson - a psychological horror about a shy woman who joins a group to investigate a haunted house—and ends up getting pulled into its dark, twisted grip.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - a tragic romance about a man throwing lavish parties to win back his lost love, but his obsession leads him down a dangerous, destructive path.

Animal Farm by George Orwell - a dark allegory about farm animals who rise up against their owners, only to find that their dream of equality turns into something just as corrupt and oppressive.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - a gothic romance about a governess who falls for a brooding man with a dark secret—and learns that true love is more than just passion. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - a witty enemies-to-lovers story where a strong, independent woman and an arrogant, wealthy man clash—but slowly find themselves falling for each other

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson - a classic thriller about a doctor who creates a potion that transforms him into a completely different person with no moral restraint—and the line between his two identities begins to blur.

Remember that reading should be fun, so put on your favourite playlist and make yourself a warm cup of tea before you start 🎀

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all standing weekly workout routine

monday: 10 minute feel good cardio + 30 minute full body strength + 8 minute standing stretch

tuesday: 20 minute hiit + 10 minute standing abs + 10 minute stretch

wednesday: 6 minute warm up + 20 minute lower body + 10 minute stretch

thursday: 18 minute standing yoga

friday: 10 minute cardio hiit + 20 minute standing arms + 10 minute stretch

saturday: 20 minute cardio hiit + 15 minute stretch

sunday: 15 minute standing yoga for balance

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guide to self-study french part 1: Pronunciation

French pronunciation is one of the biggest challenges for learners, but mastering it early will make speaking and listening much easier. This section will cover essential pronunciation rules, including vowels, accents, silent letters, and liaisons and never be afraid to learn French no matter how tricky it might seem at first eeeevery language feels overwhelming in the beginning, but the key is to take it step by step. You’ll make mistakes that’s so flipping normal! In fact, it’s the best way to learn. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel. French may have its challenges, but it also has a rhythm and logic that you’ll start to recognize with time. So be patient, enjoy the process, and remember very French speaker was once a beginner too!

1. The French Alphabet & Sounds

French uses the same alphabet as English (A-Z), but many letters are pronounced differently.

Consonants: Most consonants are similar to English, but some require extra attention:

R → A throaty sound, made in the back of the throat (rouge – red).

J → Sounds like the English "zh" in measure (je – I).

G → Soft before e, i (genou – knee), hard before a, o, u (gâteau – cake).

Vowels: French vowels have different sounds depending on accents and word placement.

📌 Practice Tip: listen to native speakers and repeat after them.

2. French Vowels & Their Sounds

French vowels are a, e, i, o, u, y. Some have multiple pronunciations:

A has two main sounds:

1. Short A – as in fat → avoir (to have), année (year).

2. Long A – as in father (if it has a circumflex â) → âme (soul), âge (age).

E has four sounds too :

1. Mute E – Almost silent, like u in our → de (of).

2. É (acute accent) – Similar to e in lexicon → opéra (opera).

3. È (grave accent) – Like e in met → très (very).

4. Ê (circumflex) – Similar to è but slightly longer → fête (party).

📌 Practice Tip: Record yourself pronouncing été, très, fête and compare to native speakers.

3. French Accents & Their Effect on Pronunciation

Accents in French change pronunciation, meaning, and sometimes grammar:

Acute accent (´) → Only on é, makes it a sharp "ay" sound (été – summer).

Grave accent (`) → On à, è, ù, makes è more open (très – very).

Circumflex (ˆ) → Often lengthens vowels (tête – head).

Diaeresis (¨) → Separates vowels (Noël – Christmas). (it's not used a loooot )

Cedilla (ç) → Softens c before a, o, u (garçon – boy).

📌 Practice Tip: Read words with accents aloud and focus on the differences (été vs. très).

4. Silent Letters in French

French spelling often includes silent letters.

Final consonants are usually silent (grand sounds like gra).

But they’re pronounced in liaisons! (see next section).

H is always silent (homme sounds like omme - hôtel sounds like otel ).

📌 Practice Tip: Read aloud and exaggerate silent letters to learn when to drop them.

5. Liaisons & Linking Sounds

Liaisons connect words when a word ending in a consonant is followed by a vowel.

Les amis → Pronounced lay-zah-mee

Nous avons → Pronounced nou-zavon

📌 Practice Tip: Listen to French sentences and write down where liaisons happen.

6. nasal vowels

French has nasal vowels that don’t exist in English. They come from vowels followed by n or m:

─ an, en → Like "on" in song (enfant – child).

─ in, ain → Similar to "an" in bank (pain – bread).

─ on → Similar to "aw" in long (nom – name).

─ un → Unique sound, similar to an but softer (un – one).

📌 Practice Tip: Try holding your nose while pronouncing pain, bon, un to feel the difference!

sources for beginners

- have always a french dictionary in your bag ! if u found a new word try to search it this is the best way and this is how I have a rich french vocabulary since I was 7 the more u search the more u pack !

- "easy french" on YouTube : always watch those type of video to hear pronunciations and also learn new words in a easy way + they have subtitles too !

- cartoons : NGL trotro l'âne - simon super lapin - peppa pig ...

Cartoons can be an excellent tool for learning French, especially for beginners. They use simple vocabulary, clear pronunciation, and repetitive sentence structures, making it easier to understand spoken I grow up forced to watch Piwi+ on tv 💀 and it really impact my pronunciation and since animations are designed for a younger audience, they often include visual cues that help learners connect words with actions, reinforcing comprehension.Additionally, cartoons expose learners to natural speech patterns, common expressions, and cultural references in a fun and engaging way. Watching with english sub or watch the cartoon in ur mother language and put sub in french will make since too ! Then after months u can start watching dramas or films in french for advanced dialogues..

I hope this is informative and helpful as a start !

@bloomzone

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My personalized version of 75 hard days challenge

Since I was rooting for quite a few days and the only positive thing I did was to attend all my classes dutifully and do my assignments, I'm going to start doing this 75 hard days challenge to build my discipline once and for all. But I'm personalizing it for my own life style.

-Follow a Diet (No junk food, no eating after 10 pm so I can sleep comfortable)

-Workout (Stretch and meditation in the mornings before starting my day, calisthenics in the afternoon)

-Drink 1650 ml of water everyday (I counted the needed amount of water based on my weight in an app)

-Read 10-20 pages of book

Rules:

No Skipping or Modifications – If you miss even one task, you restart from Day 1.

No Cheat Days – You must stick to all rules without exception.

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the girls are gua shaing, snacking on raw honey, lathering in heavenly oils, sipping collagen lattes, eating fruits, dry brushing before their showers, daily stretching, eating homemade food, loving on emotionally intelligent men, spending time in nature, creating whimsical art, getting closer to God, creating heaven on earth, seeing love in everything.

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Looking for music and podcast recommendations

Hello dears! How are you all doing?

I'm recently looking for some music to update my playlist, and some podcast to listen to while doing my university projects. I would appreciate if you helped me out <3

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Steps I am taking toward being more educated

While we all know education is necessary and important, I want to point out in my country, high education nowadays is one of the only ways to get a good life, aside from having a rich family (or at least it's what I was taught by my parents and seen around me till now). My family also takes great pride in being highly educated (not just academically, but any skill you can learn.) So here are the skills I'm improving, currently learning or plan on learning.

-I'm reading any books my professors or the people I look up to in my major recommend me to better understand my major and it's principals.

-One of my passions are calligraphy so I took classes for calligraphy in my language(English is not my first language) and learnt it in 3 month and now I use it in everyday life which has made me feel much better and more confident.

-I have recently started learning French and sometimes ask for help from my younger sister since she's learning it in school.

-I'm learning as much architecture software as I can so I will have a strong portfolio.

-I used to play violin, but left it 2 years ago for my university entrance exam. now I'm taking classes once again to start music all over again.

-I'm planning on learning chess, and I'll started watching tutorials or anything I can find on internet once I have time.(since I really can't afford another class, both in time and finances, since I don't want to put pressure on my father)

-I love reading book so I'm once again starting to really focus and read the books I purchased but haven't read yet)

-It's an understatement if I say I'm in love with any form of arts. I love going to galleries or museums so I read about arts and artists whenever I can so I can connect with them better.

I'm a type of person that whenever I learn a new skill or anything my confidence is boosted and I feel really good. You should do anything that makes you happy and confident. for me it's learning and in this journey of learning I'm not afraid to admit to my mistakes or ask for help, even if it's from my 11 years old sister. I yearn to learn new things from people that know something more than me. You angels, should be proud to do whatever that makes you happy and not shy away from it.💕

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25 Self-Improvement Hacks to Level Up Your Life⋆🍓.

Start each day by making your bed—instant productivity boost.

Plan your week with a pastel-colored planner or digital aesthetic template.

Set monthly intentions instead of overwhelming resolutions.

Learn a new skill every quarter, like calligraphy or coding.

Invest in quality over quantity (this applies to friends and shoes).

Schedule your “glow-up” days—DIY spa treatments, anyone?

Create a “success playlist” for studying or working out.

Listen to podcasts during commutes (multitasking = efficiency).

Take aesthetic notes using color-coded pens and highlighters.

Start a “things I love” gratitude list.

Implement a digital detox every Sunday.

Read at least one self-help book per month (hello, Atomic Habits).

Wake up 15 minutes earlier to avoid rushing.

Commit to a skincare morning and nighttime routine.

Learn to say “no” to protect your peace.

Create a morning mantra and repeat it every day.

Try monthly challenges (like daily journaling or yoga).

Write down your goals and review them weekly.

Spend time in nature to reset your mindset.

Journal about your dream life and take actionable steps.

Break down big goals into tiny, manageable tasks.

Surround yourself with inspiring people or creators.

Organize your phone with aesthetic folders and wallpapers.

Romanticize drinking water with chic glasses or infused flavors.

Reward yourself for small wins—progress deserves celebration.