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Tips for productivity:

I’ve never had “work ethic” period. I’ve always struggled with studying, being consistent at anything and resentfully I’m one of those “only works well under pressure” type of people 🙄 but here’s some things that lately I’m noticing help that.

1) as corny and as overrated as it may seem, write or say (out loud or in your head) some positive affirmations, it can be as simple as “I am capable of doing ‘xyz’ “

2) dress like you want to feel, wear makeup if you feel it’ll help you achieve this

3) put the annoying / difficult tasks first (wake up an hour earlier if it’ll help you achieve this)

4) AirPods/earphones/headphones on and listen to music that will help you focus

5) keep note of things you don’t understand, blockers you face or things you need to come back to as you’re getting the work done and seek out the things/people that will help remove said blocker

Obviously I’m not an expert but will pin and keep coming back to this post to update.

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2023 Goals

So quickly, the first month of 2023 has already come and gone! The good thing is that this still leaves me with eleven months to fulfill some of the goals I have for myself this year. Although these are pretty common goals, I hope writing them here will resonate with others, and help me manifest✨ them. 

Spend Wisely: I consider myself to be a wise spender in the sense that I don’t buy outlandish things. However, it turns out buying food and “experiences” - think nightlife, restaurants, movies, vacations etc - is still very expensive. I’m going to spend less money this year by being very intentional about what I buy. I’ve heard just keeping track of your expenses can help you lower your spending, so I will try to keep my spending about $20 a day (maybe $50 on special weekends). I’ll also do more no-spend days, especially when I work from home. 

Become a Better Writer & Read More: I put these together because they go hand in hand. My job requires me to read and write all day, every day and I already feel my writing and reading comprehension getting stale after having graduated from college a few years ago. However, this month I just finished Sharp Objects, so already there are some promising wins on this front. Now to think about what my next mini blog post should be on this site…

Drink Less Sugary Drinks: Ugh I will miss you dearly Pepsi. But I already see a possible solution on the horizon. I have fallen head over heels for seltzer water, which gives me that same buzz without the excess sugar and calories. 🙂

(Finally) Learn How to Drive: This is more a necessity than a goal I personally am eager to fulfill. I am starting to sense how difficult it will be to navigate the world as an adult without any driving skills. For this, the first step is to get my drivers permit again, and for that I need to study tomorrow to take the test next week (ideally). 

These are just some of the goals I originally had in mind for 2023, but the truth is I didn’t want to overwhelm myself and end up taking an "all or" nothing" approach to these, as I typically do when i feel underwater. Instead, I will focus on these and give a progress update in April 2023. I’ll track my progress and hopefully convert some of the above into life-long habits!

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Happy New Year!!

Wow, 2022 went by so fast! Can't wait to learn and grown this year, and start sharing more here on Tumblr. Follow me if you're interested in seeing my journey!

First post will be up by next Saturday - I have some fun plans with friends and also want to take some time to reflect on goals for the upcoming year!

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hi, could you do august 15, please?

Language Of Birthdays: August 15 - Leo

The Day Of Royal Command

The commanding personages born on August 15 are born leaders. Their expansive, royal approach betokens a lifestyle which does not admit of miserliness, selfishness or commonness. Those born on this day are not overly concerned with petty details, choosing instead to focus on the broad line, the big show. Presenting a regal and noble face to the world is essential to them, and they will do what is necessary to preserve their dignity. Those born on this day can often be found at the head of a family, business or social group and are indeed most comfortable when they are in the seat of power.

Many born on August 15 are not aware of their imperial nature, though to those close to them it is often all too apparent. Women born on August 15 must be worshiped and adored. Their house is their palace, their husband a king, their children princes and princesses. Men born on this day seek to command others, on a financial, social or family level, and as such must be obeyed without question. Those born on this day whose personalities display large doses of kindness and acceptance, affection and warmth, are indeed unusual and highly evolved souls. For the most part, however, these last-mentioned qualities are not basic to the August 15 character, but must be cultivated and encouraged.

This is not to say that August 15 people are inherently ruthless or unkind. It is just that their powerful and golden leonine energy sweeps away everything before it, overwhelming as a mighty wave that doesn't ask permission of ships or shells. It is a great challenge for August 15 people to keep their surplus energy under control and to develop the fine art of discrimination and attention to detail. They must also learn to deal with each individual they meet on a personal level—to listen, be sympathetic and try to understand their point of view.

The heavy expectations August 15 people place on themselves and others may also be a problem. Children of August 15 people can feel great pressure to succeed, either consciously or unconsciously, and mates can well buckle under the strain of rigorous standards.

Those born on this day must learn real teamwork, subjugating their strong egos to the interests of the group. Because any cramping of their independent, free-wheeling style is generally met with stubborn resistance, they must be appealed to with tact and care. Inside they are often quite soft and sentimental, loving admiration and affection of all sorts. If one can keep on their good side, one may never see the tyrant that dwells within. Generally the "lion" or "lioness" is happy when well fed emotionally.

Strengths:

Commanding

Decisive

Expansive

Weaknesses:

Insensitive

Over-aggressive

Advice

The expansive attitude August 15 people display toward the world often includes all sorts of lavish tastes. This can cause health problems when eating habits know no bounds. Not only obesity but cardiovascular problems can result from a diet over-rich in delicious sugars and fats. An effort should be made to restrict the harmful elements of such a diet without eliminating the enjoyment (through healthy food choices). Regular, quite vigorous exercise is recommended: from horseback riding to competitive sports or full-scale aerobics. (Those who are inactive should, of course, gradually work to such a level and not overdo it.) An ongoing sexual relationship is a big plus. All in all, the passion for life is there but August 15 leonine instincts must be tamed a bit if those born on this day are to live a long and happy life.

Your place cannot be first in every line; learn to cooperate with your fellow human beings

Beware of an excessive desire for control and adoration

Listen carefully to what people say when they try to explain their feelings

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alexandra_yanul on ig

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“Y un día te das cuenta que no es el otro el que te desilusionó. Sos vos que lo idealizaste. Y te alejas en paz.”

—Carolina Argimón

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Deseo volver a estar entre tus brazos como aquellos días en los que ambos éramos felices.

-Night moon

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