lucyswillow

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Kind reminder that a degree will not get up one day and leave you, cheat on you, cut your funds, disrespect you or assault you. A degree will be worth a thousand sleepless nights and rivers of tears, because in the end it does matter more than anything else. A degree will make you an independent and undefeated woman, so stop belittling the importance of education nowadays. Every woman who studies is a woman who is ensuring a greater future for all women.

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some psych major loveee. all from pinterest

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Studying 10+ hours a day, especially with minimal breaks, is not healthy at all. You’re setting yourself up for burning out while will negatively affect you down the line. Take a break, have a nice snack, get some exercise in and spend some time with other people.

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No one is watching you as much as you think they are. No one cares if you're biking alone, playing basketball by yourself, or sitting by a river with a blanket and a book. What actually matters is how those things make you feel. Do they bring you peace? Do they make you happy? That’s what counts. Not some random stranger’s opinion that won’t even last ten seconds. think again

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May Goals

1. Cut down my time on social media

2. Get back into writing my book

3. Finishing all my health and social coursework

4. Cutting down my screen time (it’s around 12 hours a day)

5. Starting my personal statement

6. connecting back with nature

7. Learning how to tumble

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me dreaming about the scenarios that WILL happen because it is divinely aligned for it to. my reality is simply a projection of my consciousness. everything is already working out the way it is supposed to. blessings otw.

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2025 is the year i fully immerse myself into learning. not just my academics, but on things that make me happy or things i’ve taken an interest to. i want to expand my knowledge on my academics and on things that i simply just enjoy. i want to be full of knowledge. i want education and gaining more intelligence to be one of my main goals for this year.

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the only thing holding you back is you. work on that.

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the goal is to be extremely alluring and disgustingly educated.

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2025 Ins and outs

2025 IN

Spending less time on social media, socialising more, working hard on my coursework, reading more, engaging in my hobbies, working out for fun, affirmations, subliminals, getting educated, and letting myself express my emotions.

2025 OUT

Calorie counting, food guilt, doom scrolling, working out just to burn calories, insomnia, slacking off in class and binge restrict cycle

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Reminder!!

It’s ok to eat more during the holidays, indulging in sweet food isn’t bad for you nor will it diminish any fitness progress. You’re a human and you deserve to eat your cravings, no matter what your weight is. xx

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Friendly reminder – especially to young girls – that influencers who say shit like

"drink this smoothie/juice to lose belly fat"

"this is the ONLY exercise you need to tone your entire body"

"don't do these exercises, do THESE instead"

"do this exercise to lose fat off this specific body part"

"all you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit"

are ALL bullshitting you for views and likes! And you will often catch them in contradiction, but since they look toned and fit and healthy you may think you're the one who's confused, but no, they're lying. I am here to help set the record straight:

No type of food is going to make you lose fat. Some foods get the fame of being fat-burners for being thermogenic (meaning they raise your body temperature temporarily), but it's not enough to make you lose fat if you don't adjust everything else.

No one exercise affects the entire body and if you only do one type of exercise your body will get used to it and its effects won't be as beneficial. Also, if you only do one exercise you will get bored and it will get in the way of your consistency.

You need to do the exercises that make you feel good and fulfilled and that keep you consistently coming back for more. If you like planks over crunches, then you should plank. If you like dancing over running, then you should dance. All exercises, if done in proper form and within your capabilities, are beneficial and correct.

There is no way to target fat loss. This is a very dangerous and widespread myth. It has been shown over and over in studies and trials that fat is lost proportionately all over the body and that it depends heavily on genetic factors whether you will lose more here or there. You can target muscle gain, but not fat loss.

There is so much more to fat loss (which is different from weight loss, since weight is not determined only by fat) than only a calorie deficit. Yes, consuming less calories than you burn is the way to go, but it's not as simple as that: you can do that and still not lose any significant weight! There's genetics, there's nutrition, there's other health factors, there's muscle mass, there's water weight, there's hormones, there's stress levels, there's so much more nuance to consider in the human body than just calories. If it were as "simple" as a calorie deficit, do you think so many people would struggle with their weight?

Health and nutrition and fitness are complex subjects that deserve more of your attention and research than watching clickbait videos on Tiktok from people that are just trying to capture your views, often using underhanded tactics. I say that with love: social media builds trust only for it to be betrayed by algorithmic monetization.

Question what you see and read (including my posts!) and look into things that go against your common sense! It's a tough world to navigate, be safe 💫

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ᡣ𐭩 When you feel...bored

hey girls, I'll go over with you some ways you can be free from boredom specifically when you're home!!

Tip #1 : Invest time in hobbies

create clay objects (jewelry holder. mug, etc.)

read a book

create jewelry

do exercise

Tip #2 : Look through old items

when cleaning things out, look through your closet or under your bed for keepsakes. it's so soothing looking back on my birthday cards I've collected, i also admire baby photos or selfies from my vintage camera. but find things that will keep you entertained and admire your growth through life!

Tip #3 : Selfcare

girlhood is all about romanticizing! here are so things for your self care list:

clean your room

skincare/ makeup

dressing up

Tip #4 - Plan your future

pinterest. it's so cute and girly and just aesthetically pleasing. make it your style and your aesthetic!! here are some categories:

future outfits

dream home

love life

dream bedroom

future car

your travels

Hope you enjoyed and found some ways to peak your enjoyment for something new! if you have any questions or comments feel free to message

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Unpopular opinion —

Cute but overpriced skincare products, trendy supplements, and aesthetic workout gear won’t be the key to your glow up.

Taking retinol but not eating your vegetables will not make your skin age less

Hydration isn’t just about serums; it’s about drinking water

Collage production isn’t just about fancy creams, it’s about eating nutrient rich foods like leafy greens and berries

Glow doesn’t come from overpriced skincare, it comes from balanced meals, less sugar, and good sleep

Moving your body consistently, even if it’s walking is better than bying every workout set you’ve seen on instagram

Don’t give in to the trap of consumerism disguised as self-care. Your glow up isn’t for the sale. It’s in the basics.

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Apps for It Girls

STUDY BUNNY

A timer app, useful for the pomodoro method and after every session you collect coins which you can use to buy things for your rabbit.

RABBIT TRACKER

Habit tracker app made by the same company. You can track your mood and habits each day.

SERIAL READER

Each day it sends a section of a classic novel, if you want to get into reading classics then this is perfect for you.

PINTEREST

Everybody knows this app, it’s iconic. It’s perfect for visualisation, I love using it for mood boards.

CROSS STITCH

Perfect for relaxing, you can collect coins and do your own pictures. I’ve done one too many pictures of Jack Hughes ngl.

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Where I’ve been…

TW: mentions of EDs

This tumblr page is used a lot for methods of self development but for the past few months i’ve been really struggling mentally. As some of you may know from the posts on this page, I’ve been in recovery for an Eating Disorder. Honestly, I’ve had a bit of a relapse which i’m still dealing with and I’ve been struggling with low mental health in general. I want to start posting on here again but it feels wrong to give advice that I’m not using myself. That’s why I’ve mainly been reblogging posts.

I’ve started working on myself again and I’ve been seeing some improvement mentally but my emotions feel like they’re on a whirlwind and change within the hour. I promise that I will come back and make posts again because I love this blog but for the moment I need to take a step back from the whole self improvement community due to its large focus on dieting and eating habits which trigger my eating disorder.

Going forward I will not be making any posts to do with food related habits or weight loss because I feel like it’s too toxic for me and honestly dangerous for young people in this community. I hope to be making posts again soon and I thank all of you for the constant love on my older posts.

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workouts & stretches you can do in bed

* youtube channel dayana wang has tons of short bed workouts!

5 minute stretch by eylem abaci

5 minute yoga by yoga with kassandra

6 minute stretch by pamela reif

8 minute de-bloating stretch by gloria song

10 minute abs by emi wong

10 minute abs & thighs by emi wong

10 minute sitting upper body by emi wong

10 minute stretch by emi wong

10 minute sitting back workout & stretch by emi wong

10 minute stretch by emi wong

10 minute abs by emi wong

10 minute upper body workout & stretch by emi wong

10 minute stress & headache relief stretch/massage by emi wong

10 minute sitting arm workout by hailey c.

10 minute yoga by yoga with kassandra

10 minute yoga stretch by yoga with bird

10 minute yoga by jess yoga

12 minute full body by vicky justiz

14 minute full body by roberta’s gym

15 minute leg workout & stretch by emi wong

15 minute full body by hailey c.

15 minute legs by emi wong

15 minute lower abs by mizi

15 minute stretch by blogilates

15 minute yoga by boho beautiful yoga

20 minute abs & legs by emi wong

24 minute full body by roberta’s gym

30 minute yoga by yoga with kassandra