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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.

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{15 of February}

Today was a pretty good start of the week. I woke up early, made a small but nutritious breakfast for myself. Checked up on my duo-lingo since i started learning French, and went to university for my first day of 4th semester. I only had one class and then came home and did a few task at hand, took my meds and watched a part of my course. But I couldn't exercise since unfortunately I'm required to sit behind laptop for a long time and it just sucked the energy out of me. I need to find a way to deal with it. I'm now going to check my pinterest and then read a book to rest my eyes. I have to sleep early since I have an important and very heavy day tomorrow.

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rotting vs resting

there’s a fine line between giving yourself the rest you need and slipping into a cycle of neglect

resting is recharging. rotting is escaping

resting feels nourishing. rotting feels numbing

resting is taking a break to come back stronger. rotting is staying stuck in the same loop

resting is letting yourself exist without pressure. rotting is avoiding the things that would actually make you feel better

resting is choosing peace. rotting is letting exhaustion make choices for you

rest isn’t lazy. you deserve slow mornings, cozy afternoons and nights of deep sleep. but if “rest” is leaving you feeling drained, uninspired, and disconnected, maybe it’s not rest, it’s self-abandonment in disguise

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Week One plan (Feb 15- Feb 21)

-Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day

-Workout 5 for day (take 2 days for rest)

-Study everyday and start the new semester of university strong

-Tidy up my room and deep clean it on Friday

-Wake up Early

-Have a proper breakfast every morning (breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day)

-Read daily (I want to get back to the habit of reading again)

-Lower your screen time to 3 hr (Unfortunately I check my phone a lot. I just deleted the useless and time consuming apps like tiktok. I need to get it slowly but consistent.)

-Remember to take my meds and vitamins.

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Welcome, Darlings❤️

Hello beautiful people! I'm Rojin, a 19 years old Architecture student <3

I started this blog to help with my new journey of self improvement, and also to interact with angels with similar mindset as mine or even better! to find queens who are already in this journey and take advice from them!

This will be my personal blog, and I'll try to sometimes make long post that I think will be helpful to others <3