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whatever it is you need good luck for, i wish you good luck. tests, job, home life, social life, mental health, physical health, love life. you name it. this post is wishing you good luck on all of that.

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How to Build Self Discipline

Cultivating self-discipline is the way towards personal growth and achieving long-term goals. To me, it’s really all about making choices that honor your well-being and identity.

Understand that self-discipline is about self love and respect

It’s not about punishment or deprivation, but rather caring for yourself enough to make choices that align with your long-term well-being and goals.

You’re showing yourself the respect you deserve by honoring and committing to changes you want to make.

It’s all about recognizing your worth and having the motivation and courage to pursue what’s really best for you, even when it requires a lot of effort and decision-making.

Frame your identity in a way that includes discipline

How we act directly ties to our identities and how we believe we are. If you believe you’re a successful individual, you’ll live a life framed by confidence and determination. If you believe you’re someone who is lazy and unmotivated, you’ll struggle to find the drive to pursue your goals and aspirations.

Gaining discipline is all about acting as the person you believe you are and moving through life in a way that’s consistent with your determined identity. The key here is to try to imagine who you are at your highest self in a disciplined state of mind.

To start this, ask yourself these questions and slowly arrange your life in a way so there’s no distance between who you are now and your highest self:

What does your day look like

What do you eat

What do you wear

What does your week look like

What does your work day look like

What hobbies do you have

What’s your morning and night routine

Who are you surrounded by

What do you say yes and no to

Have systems in your life

I recently wrote a post about habits and mentioned the idea of systems versus goals. Here, I want to delve a bit deeper into that concept within the context of self-discipline.

To me, another way to truly live a disciplined life is to establish starting systems, something that will propel you past hurdles and reduce the friction that accompanies change.

Let’s say you want to improve your eating habits and cultivate discipline in consuming less sugar while incorporating more whole foods into your diet. You could begin by implementing a system of prepping healthy snacks or meals in advance at the start of each week, or however you see fit. By having these snacks readily available, you eliminate the need for decision-making, making it easier to adhere to your goal.

Anything that serves as a reminder or facilitates consistent action toward your desired outcome is a valuable system in your life.

Be okay with not doing something and embrace the mindset of small wins

This may seem paradoxical in the context of developing self-discipline, but being okay with not doing something is crucial. There are times in life when we need tough love and motivation, but there are also moments when compassion is the driving force that propels us forward.

When you don’t follow through with something, whether it’s going for a run or preparing a healthy dinner, it’s important to be okay with it. You don’t need to shame yourself or feel guilty for not taking action because that will only reinforce negative thought patterns, making it harder to create the change you desire.

Consider this: if you miss a planned run and spiral into self-criticism, you’re more likely to avoid running altogether. However, if you approach the situation with understanding and compassion, you’ll be more inclined to try again next time.

This is where small daily victories come into play. Sometimes, all we need is one small step forward to develop a new habit and maintain consistency. Whatever you're striving to improve or change, if it feels daunting, tell yourself, "Just for today, I'll do a 15-minute workout instead of the full hour," or "Just for today, I'll read 5 pages instead of the entire chapter," and celebrate these as small victories. Doing so not only helps you establish new habits but also allows you to acknowledge the progress you've made and the trust you've built within yourself.

—Luna

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some sites for when you’re bored and looking for new music

spotalike creates a playlist based on a song

magicplaylist  creates a playlist based on a song

dubolt  creates a playlist based on an artist

boilthefrog creates a playlist between any two artists 

predominant suggests you albums based on cover art color   

music-map  suggests similar artists

gnoosic  suggests similar artists and songs

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btw archive dot org is SUCH a treasury when it comes to out-of-print poetry anthologies… i am having the time of my life, truly ❣️

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Free MIT online courses that sound interesting

Arts & Literature

Introduction to World Music

Reading Fiction

Literary Interpretation: Virginia Woolf's Shakespeare

Introduction to Photography

Foundations of Western Culture II: Renaissance to Modernity

Studies in Poetry - Briths Poetry and the Sciences of the Mind

Studies in Literary History: Modernism: From Nietzsche to Fellini

Screen Women: Body Narratives in Popular American Film

Studies in Poetry: "What's the Use of Beauty"

Queer Cinema and Visual Culture

Monteverdi to Mozart: 1600 - 1800

Writing and Experience: Reading and Writing Autobiography

Advanced Topics in Hispanic Literature and Film: The Films of Luis Buñel

Major Authors: Rewriting Genesis: "Paradise Lost" and Twentieth-Century Fantasy

Arthurian Literature and Celtic Colonization

Contemporary Literature: Britsh Novel Now

Studies in Poetry: 20th Century Irish Poetry: The Shadow of W. B. Yeats

Writing About Literature: Writing About Love

Introduction to European and Latin American Fiction: Great Books On The Page and On The Screen

Popular Culture and Narrative: Use and Abuse of the Fairy Tale

Victorian Literature and Culture

Reading Poetry

English Renaissance Drama: Theatre and Society in the Age of Shakespeare

Introduction to Fiction

International Woman's Voice

Major Authors: Oscar Wilde and the "90's"

Prizewinners: Nobelistas

American Authors: American Women Authors

Shakespeare, Film and Media

Japanese Literature and Cinema

Woman's Novels: A Weekly Book Club

Classics of Chinese Literature

Major English Novels

Topics in South Asia Literature and Culture

Introduction to Literary Theory

History & Social Studies

American Classics

The Middle East in the 20th Century

Africa and the Politics of Knowledge

The Rise of Modern Science

European Imperialism in the 19th and 20th Century

Philosophy of Love

Human Rights: At Home and Abroad

The Nature of Creativity

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Riots, Rebellions, Revolutions

Introduction to the History of Technology

Ancient Philosophy

Youth Political Participation

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so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

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how you can help palestine

*i regularly update this post with any new info i find so please always reblog the original post*

Donations

donations currently reaching gaza:

help buy e-sims for people in gaza (PLEASE HELP CONNECT GAZANS TO THE WORLD. if you would like to stay updated, please follow @/Mirna_elhelbawi on twitter)

currently holafly e-sims are needed. please donate.

donate to get food packages to gaza - care for gaza

support palestinians: buy a keffiyeh from the last and only factory in palestine - hirbawi

secondary donations:

palestine children's relief fund

palestine red crescent society

save palestine - islamic relief canada

send medical supplies to gaza - palestinian american medical association

click to donate - arab.org

donate for the recovery of hisham awartani - gofundme

one of the three palestinian students shot by a racist in vermont for wearing kufiyas and speaking arabic. hisham’s injuries have left him paralysed from below the chest.

help bring down israel's weapon trade - palaction

NOTE: journalists based in gaza are saying a demand for ceasefire is the priority as not all donations are reaching gazans (focus on the donations that are directly reaching gaza). so please contact your local MPs every single day demanding as such. palestine need a permanent ceasefire.

Petitions

petition to investigate war crimes committed by israeli military

demand ceasefire - amnesty.org

open call for immediate ceasefire

american government call for immediate ceasefire

american government to stop funding israeli military

ceasefire and increase humanitarian assistance - oxfam au

petition to get canva to address their pro-israel stance

invoke the genocide convention to call for ceasefire in gaza - world beyond war

location specific petitions

gaza call for ceasefire - oxfam (UK)

end israeli occupation - parliament uk (UK)

email your MP - medical aid for palestine (UK)

protect gaza civilians - islamic relief (UK)

stop fuelling genocide - action network (USA)

@ biden: call for ceasefire now - move on (USA)

ceasefirenow.com - jewishvoiceofpeace (USA)

call congress and demand a ceasefire - uscpr (USA - they provide a script of what you should say, so don't worry about it)

note: you can call everyday. they tally the number of calls per issue. so more calls = higher chance for them to take action. p.s. you mainly go to voicemail so don’t worry about phone call anxiety. fight through it just this once please.

australia call on israel to stop attacking palestinians - apan (AUS)

immediate ceasefire and increase in humanitarian aid in gaza - actionaid (AUS)

email your MPs - stand with palestine (AUS)

[EN5622] call for ceasefire and end to occupation - parliament of australia (AUS)

closes 13 dec @ 8.59pm AEST

[EN5628] retract governmental support to israel and demand ceasefire - parliament of australia (AUS)

closes 13 dec @ 8.59pm AEST

sign to send letter to MP for ceasefire - nccm (CANADA)

ceasefire now! - ijv (CANADA)

ceasefire and allow aid to enter gaza - oxfam (CANADA)

house of commons petition 4661 (CANADA)

closes 9 dec @ 11.03am EDT

cessez-le-feu et un couloir humanitaire - le mouvement (FRANCE)

write to your député - assemblée nationale (FRANCE)

skydda civilbefolkningen i gaza! - mittskifte (SWEDEN)

singaporeans call for immediate ceasefire (SIN)

contact your elected reps and demand a ceasefire (GERMANY)

write to the EU demanding a ceasefire (EUROPE)

template of letters you can send (EU)

guide on how to contact your MPs in EU

p.s. if the template is outdated, just use it as a guide and add a few sentences here and there that reflect the current situation. i can’t find any recent templates so :/ at least this is something

multiple actions you can take to help palestine - plant een olifbloom (NETHERLANDS)

includes: links for donations, emails to MP, emails to media, links to petitions and demonstrations

den haag, maak nú werk van vrede in israël/Palestina - the right forum (NETHERLANDS)

māori call for palestine - ourActionStation (NZ)

special visa for palestinians in gaza with family in NZ - NZ parliament/pāremata aotearoa (NZ)

deem israeli actions as war crimes - NZ parliament/pāremata aotearoa (NZ)

basta ao genocídio em Gaza! - awaaz (BRAZIL)

globo e grande mídia, parem de desumanizar civis palestinos - the intercept (BRAZIL)

Campaigns

friends of al-aqsa

❥ UK-specific

urge your MP to speak up for palestine

hands off al-aqsa

stop administrative detention

petition for UK to stop arming israel

❥ International

boycott puma — email them to end their partnership with israel

boycott coca-cola

palestine action

join the resistance

islamic relief canada

urge your MP to rally for ceasefire

decolonise palestine

poster campaign to raise awareness on the war crimes being committed against palestinians | (very very important please share + read the sources provided)

text/call campaign for people living in USA

text CEASEFIRE @ 51905 to call for a ceasefire

text RESIST @ 50409 to send a letter to your representatives to pass HR3103–a bill that prohibits tax dollars from going to israel

download 5Calls app to contact members of your congress | (more info)

fax campaign for people in the USA

go on this website to send 5 free faxes per day

here’s a link to a pre-written fax copy you can download to send (the first link on the linktree)

here’s a video that explains how to fax your senator (it’s very easy and all you need is a valid email address)

BDS movement

get involved in boycotting companies associated with israel

please let me know if you have any more links. i will add them in. and please reblog the original post!!

UPCOMING PROTESTS

PALESTINIAN LITERATURE READING LIST

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Feeling restless? Needing some kind of unnamed comfort that cannot be satisfied by scrolling through video after video of rapid fire brain melting media? Haven't eaten a vegetable in a while?

This will fix that.

1. Pre heat your oven to 375 ish.

2. Chop up some veg. Carrots, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, any kind of squash. Even better if they're the kind of wrinkly ones you've had in the fridge drawer for too long. I always do an entire head of garlic. Don't peel it, just cut the top off. Rub some oil over the veg and cook for 25 ish minutes. They should be carmalized/burn on top.

3. Put all the leftover bits you chopped off the veggies into a pot of water and boil while you roast your veg you can also add chicken or pork bones. I added thyme and rosemary and ginger too because I like those flavours. If you forget this step just use a chicken or veggie broth cube.

After 25 minutes they should look like this.

3. Scoop the old veggies out of the broth. Taste and season with salt or whatever.

4. Add what ever frozen veggies you have now. I used butternut squash.

5. Add the roasted veg. You can squeeze the garlic directly out of the head if it's not too hot.

6. Boil for a bit, blend or mash and serve! With sourdough and goat cheese if you're feeling fancy.

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All About Cycle Syncing

The reason why most common fitness and nutrition advice doesn’t work for most women is because the research is predominantly done on male bodies.

That was the beginning to the tik tok that introduced me to the world of cycle syncing at the end of last month. The girl who made the video went on to explain the concept of cycle syncing and recommended a book: In the Flo by Alisa Vitti which I immediately read.

And so I entered the world of cycle syncing and this post is to share with all of you what I’ve learned thus far.

A few notes before I begin:

-I will be summarizing my main takeaways from the book and other research I’ve done. I highly recommend you read In the Flo and others like it yourself to get a more comprehensive understanding.

-Not all women menstruate and not all people who menstruate are women. For the sake of biology I’ll be using the word ‘women’ but please know that this is meant to be inclusive and welcoming to all people.

-If you are trans or don’t bleed due to medical complications, you can still follow cycle syncing to be more in touch with your ‘feminine energy’ as Vitti describes in her book. Syncing to the phases of the moon in particular can really help tune that. (I suggest reading that part of the book for more information)

What is cycle syncing?

Basically, women, at a certain age, develop our infradian rhythm which is the 28-day cycle our bodies follow. It’s our second ‘clock’ so to speak along with our 24-hour circadian rhythm.

The 28-day cycle is broken up into four phases: Follicular, Ovulatory, Luteal and Menstrual.

Cycle syncing is the practice of living in tune with those phases rather than fighting against them. Each phase means a different hormonal makeup for your body, so eating certain types of food, doing specific types of workouts and trying to play to your strengths during each phase will allow you to be more in tune with your body and feel better for it.

Vitti describes how she was able to put her hormonal issues, PCOS and cystic acne, into remission by doing this. I won’t be speaking too much on that and I recommend reading her section on hormonal issues if you want to know more.

Some of the surprising things I did learn though, are:

-You shouldn’t be experiencing PMS, bad cramps, etc. These are not things we just have to live with and if you are experiencing these symptoms it means that there is too much of one hormone causing things to go off balance.

-Birth control doesn’t regulate your period. It just suppresses your hormones and the period you get while on birth control is a placebo.

-Very very few studies have been done on female bodies, so much so that almost everything commonly known about nutrition and fitness is just based off male bodies.

The Phases

As I mentioned before, your cycle is typically 28 days long and has four different phases. I’ll go through each one and my main takeaways.

Follicular

The follicular phase happens right after you finish your period, lasting around 7-10 days.

Think of this like spring. You’ll be slowly gaining your energy back after winter and want to eat light, cooling foods.

General: Your hormones that were very low during the menstrual phase are now starting to increase in concentration, specifically Estrogen.

Nutrition: Since Estrogen hasn’t peaked yet, you’ll want to consume plant-based compounds that mimic estrogen to balance things out. Consuming pro-biotic rich food at this time is also beneficial.

Ex: kimchi, sauerkraut, string beans, zucchini, carrot, oat, lettuce, broccoli, avocado, orange, plum, black-eyed pea, lima bean, cashew, olives

Wellness: As your energy levels rise, this is the best time to do cardio which will help boost your metabolism, help you shed weight and build lean muscle

Ex: HIIT, biking, jumping rope, dance

Creativity: This is your planning phase. Explore, research, prepare, plan and set intentions during this phase.

Ovulatory

Next is the ovulatory phase lasting about 3-4 days.

Think of this like summer. Your body is “hot” and eating raw and cooling foods will help as your energy rises.

General: Dramatic rise in Estrogen, Testosterone and the LH hormone, this will be the highest level of hormones. High energy levels and low metabolism.

Nutrition: Too much Estrogen is also not good and can cause things like acne during this time. To counterbalance, eat the most raw foods during this time (think salads and smoothies) to provide higher levels of glutathione to help you liver metabolize the excess Estrogen.

Ex: red bell pepper, spinach, tomato, leafy greens, raspberries, strawberries, corn, quina, eggplant, apricot, fig, guava, almonds, pecan.

Wellness: High Testosterone and Estrogen mean you can go all out with cardio and strength.

Ex: HIIT, kickboxing, interval sprints, indoor cycling

Creativity: Best time to communicate and socialize, pitch your ideas.

Luteal

Next is the luteal phase lasting around 10-14 days.

This is like fall, your body is starting to cool down and you’ll need more warming foods as your energy starts to slow down.

General: Rise in progesterone, hormones will reach their peak then begin to fall in the second half of this phase before your period begins.

Nutrition: Metabolism starts to speed up during this phase and your body needs more calories. To curb sugar cravings during this time eating slow-burning carbs with shift your diet to nutrient rich foods. High-fiber foods will help flush out extra estrogen in the first half. In the second half when estrogen is low you want natural sugars and complex carbs.

Ex: brown rice, cooked veggies: cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, ginger, onion, sweet potato, squash, apple, peach, pear, raisin, chickpea, walnuts

Wellness: During the first five days of luteal phase you’ll still have high hormone levels and energy. Maximize lean muscle building with strength training. Second half, shift to muscle build mode:

Ex:

1st half: strength training, weight lifting

2nd half: Pilates, yoga

Creativity: This is the best time to put your head down and complete all your tasks. It’s a completion period where you can get organized and accomplish the projects you planned in your follicular phase

Menstrual

The last phase of the cycle is the menstrual phase typically lasting 3-7 days.

Think of this like winter, your body needs warming foods and rest.

General: Your hormones are at their lowest, metabolism high and energy low.

Nutrition: you can counterbalance the lack of hormones with protein and healthy fats and nutrient dense foods. This will also help set you up for a better ovulatory phase the next cycle.

Ex: kidney beans, buckwheat, beets, kale, mushrooms, water chestnut, kombu, blackberry, blueberry, watermelon

Wellness: Your hormones and energy are at your lowest so doing anything high-intensity will backfire by turning on fat storage and putting stress on your cardiovascular system. Do restorative exercises and getting deep restful sleep will help with weight loss.

Ex: Walking, gentle yoga, breath work, stretching

Creativity: This is your time to rest and reflect. Your intuition is important to listen to during this time as you note any areas that need improvement.

Seed cycling:

Quick note about how to seed cycle along with your infradian rhythm.

Follicular and Ovulatory: 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds

Luteal and Menstrual: 1 tablespoon of sesame and sunflower seeds

A very important note: Remember that these are simply phases of a cycle which means they will naturally blend from one to another and overlap. Don’t view this as a hard and fast rule. It’s totally okay to eat things meant for one phase in another, no need to stress about following this exactly.

This is simply a guideline to follow to the best of your ability. Vitti recommends adding something every week one by one rather than starting with everything all at once. For example, Week 1: try following the nutrition, Week 2: try following wellness and so on.

Ultimately, this is about listening to your body and doing what feels right for you. The best way to know about it is by tracking your cycle. Whether you use an app, or a journal, track things like how you feel in each phase, your energy levels, your hunger, sex drive, heaviness of your flow if you’re bleeding, etc. Tracking will allow you to see what your body is doing.

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The notes above are not all encompassing, these are just the aspects that I will be focusing on as I start my cycle syncing journey. I wanted to make this blog post not only as a quick reference guide for myself but to share with any of you who might want to come along on the journey.

I plan on doing an update blog after a few months have passed to talk about how this has affected me and my results.

I am very excited to start cycle syncing and have already started incorporating some foods. (Especially seed cycling, which is the easiest to start with).

It was very refreshing to read a book that focuses on women’s bodies and allowed me to finally learn more in depth about my body in way I’d never seen before. Women are critically underrepresented in every aspect, including education about ourselves. I recommend you read this book and others like it simply to learn more about your own biology.

And with that, I’ll leave this post here. Please comment if you’ve heard of cycle syncing, follow it, or if you want to start. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

See you!

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Femme Fatale Guide: Game-Changing TED Talks Everyone Should Watch

"How Five Simple Words Can Get You What You Want" by Janine Driver

"Master your Mindset, Overcome Self-Deception, Change your Life" by  Shadé Zahrai

"How to talk to the worst parts of yourself" by Karen Faith

"Think before you speak, hacking the secret of communication" by Catherine Molloy

"The Hidden Code For Transforming Dreams Into Reality" by Mary Morrissey

"Don't Believe Everything You Think" by Lauren Weinstein

"The public speaking lesson you never had" by DK

"Programming your mind for success" by Carrie Green

"How to stop screwing yourself over" by Mel Robbins

"Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success" by Louise Evans

"The psychology of seduction" by Raj Persaud

"Why we're unhappy -- the expectation gap" by Nat Ware

"Think Fast. Talk Smart" by Matt Abrahams 

"Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix' by Tasha Eurich 

"5 steps to designing the life you want" by Bill Burnett

"Staying stuck or moving forward" by Dr. Lani Nelson Zlupko

"To reach beyond your limits by training your mind" by Marisa Peer

"Emotional laws are the answer for better relationships" by Diana Wais

"Feelings: Handle them before they handle you" by Mandy Saligari

"Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth" by Adia Gooden 

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Obviously I will never be a uni prof but I do admit being able to respond with "ya sure" after years of being on the "my most esteemed professor, your highness, the greatest scientist in the history of this faculty, may I, a lowly worm, please kindly ask to reschedule" end sounds tempting

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Hi Loa! You said you started off with HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and you post a lot about your website projects. So I wanted to ask if you have any advice for the process of designing a website and making various graphics. I enjoy coding a whole lot, but I've avoided front-end stuff until now because looking into design and tools for it made me feel a little overwhelmed. What would you do if you were to start learning anew web design for your coding job and hobby projects? Thank you a lot :)

Hiya! 💗

I'd be happy to share some advice on designing a website and creating graphics. It's great that you enjoy coding and want to explore front-end development and design, and don't worry, though I love frontend stuff a lot, I still find some things overwhelming e.g. I'm currently learning Django which I have put off from learning because it looked "hard" but now I love learning it. Just give yourself a little push and you'll enjoy it! 😉🙌🏾

Web Design Inspiration

Two key places I get inspiration for my website designs are Pinterest and Behance!

For instance, when I was, and still am, researching Old Web GUI designs, I made a Pinterest board of images relating to what I wanted to design and I used that as a reference when building the design in HTML and CSS. So, I would look at the picture and think "Okay in terms of HTML elements and CSS styling, how can I replicate this? 😉👍🏾". You can check out these boards: board 1 | board 2

Pinterest is the main inspiration place, and Behance is for more in-depth web design components. What I mean is if I need inspiration for a navbar design or a certain card design, I would use Behance.

Now I don't particularly do this, which is bad, but I do recommend making a wireframe for your web designs. I talked about wireframes in a previous post, but to sum it up; wireframes are good because they allow you to stick to your design plans and not go off on a tangent. These are especially good when working in a team at work, for example.

The reason why I don't particularly do them as often as I should is because I see things in my head vividly enough that I won't forget where everything should be - no super power but that's the main reason I don't make wireframes. As well, I change ideas halfway through so there's no real need for me to keep making wireframes if I will change the design 2 minutes later! 😭💔

But that's just me, but you should totally start designing wireframes. Practising drawing up some wireframes will definitely help with being creative in your designs. Take everything around you as an inspiration. The way I think of it is to think like an artist who is capable of painting anything - all you have to do is look around and paint. You can do the same with web development - everything is an inspiration. I saw a person make a whole webpage with amazing graphics... just about water. You can do the same.

If you need help on that part, definitely look into graphic design. I took extra classes in Graphics (which was just graphic design) when in school which involved looking at graphic artists and studying their work, then replicating something with our own twist. You can do the same with web design - study websites online, some you like or random ones. Look at a piece of the website and try and replicate it. That's why I like projects which are like "make a Google clone" or "make a Netflix clone" because it gives you the chance to study other people's codes and you can keep that knowledge for any future projects!

And lastly, study web design principles. There are some principles that good websites all put into their design that make the user's experience good. Read this article about it and this should even give hints to how you could design your next website! Learn about fundamental design principles such as colour theory, typography, layout, and composition. Understanding these principles will help you create aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly designs.

Web Design Tools I Use

Now, what do I use every time I start a new "project", what online tools do I use? I literally have these on my browser's bookmarks, ready to go!

Pinterest (inspiration) - LINK

Behance (inspiration) - LINK

Coolors (colour palette generator) - LINK

CSS Gradient Generator (because I'm lazy) - LINK

Google Fonts (main source for fonts) - LINK

Font Palace (fonts I want but not on Google Fonts) - LINK

Font Awesome (for the little icons) - LINK

Image Colour Picker (if I have an image and I want to pick the colour from it) - LINK

Optional tools:

Bootstrap 4/5 (sometimes I use this for personal projects, definitely use it at work) - LINK

Pattern.css (creates a patterned background for you, again I'm lazy) - LINK

Storyset on Freepik (people graphic images) - LINK

Pexels (stock background and even fake product images) - LINK

Unsplash (same as Pexel) - LINK

LottieFiles (set animations) - LINK

TinyPNG (makes image sizes smaller so less space) - LINK

CSSmatic (4 cool CSS generators) - LINK

That's all I have to say, if I didn't help with your question, message me to help you further but I do hope this helps you!! Good luck! 🥰🙌🏾💗

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book recs masterpost

an ever-updating masterpost of books i've recommended. please check these before you ask for recommendations in case they've been covered —

fiction

"the tragedy still happened, but it was important that the love was there"

japanese literature

korean literature [1], [2]

gothic writing

spooky adult horror gothic

some favourites

marathi books

some ruskin bond

indian fiction [1], [2], historical fiction, stories, [3], [4]

non-fiction

general assorted ones i like

some favourites

about people living through crises

on geopolitics, foreign policy, international affairs

on political philsophy

vaguely sociology

biographies

on economic history

on the silk route

on prisons, convict labour

on afghanistan, soviet invasion, terror

capitalism

on language and linguistics

on the ancient and prehistoric world

just a bunch on india

the indus valley

indian aestheticism, art

gupta empire

sangam literature

on the northeast

india and southeast asia

nur jahan, mughal women | more

islamic conquest and state-making

on kashmir

assorted nonfiction

colonisation and aftereffects

on nationalism

on cities

on mumbai

on bollywood in bombay

on cities

on delhi

on kolkata

essays

history, migration, labour

art, reading, travel, gender, sports

nature, climate, some history

political economy, environmental and urban history, cartography and space

my comfort books

light reading

books that have got me out of my slumps

on art, photography, aesthetics, design [1], [2], [3]

on the environment

just some story and essay collections

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The sardonic, reductionist headline here could be "Scientists finally figured out why you get more colds in winter: bEcAuSe iT's CoLd!"—but the actual science involved here is both interesting, and potentially very relevant to everyday life and especially the immunocompromised:

It turns out the cold air itself damages the immune response occurring in the nose. [...] In fact, reducing the temperature inside the nose by as little as 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) kills nearly 50% of the billions of virus and bacteria-fighting cells in the nostrils, according to the study published Tuesday in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. “Cold air is associated with increased viral infection because you’ve essentially lost half of your immunity just by that small drop in temperature,” said rhinologist Dr. Benjamin Bleier, director of otolaryngology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Want to avoid catching or spreading respiratory viruses like CoVid-19, RSV, influenza, or a common cold? Mask up, please, but also bundle up! Wrap up in a scarf, wear a balaclava, and just generally keep your face warm. There's no single magic solution, but that's not a reason to do nothing. Rather, it's a reason to take several simple precautions that help avoid the spread of disease and protect those around you. (I can't tell you how much "this isn't 100% effective so I shouldn't do it at all" frustrates me.)

Oh, and #knitblr? This is your time to shine.

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Hiya! 💓 Wanted to share some sites that I found super helpful with studying JavaScript, especially since I am doing my very last apprenticeship project in making a game in JavaScript! The list, I think, goes from beginner level to advanced (harder) level as the list goes down! I hope this helps other people out there! ⁽⁠⁽⁠ଘ⁠(⁠ ⁠ˊ⁠ᵕ⁠ˋ⁠ ⁠)⁠ଓ⁠⁾⁠⁾

➜ Introduction to JavaScript - FreeCodeCamp.org { link }

➜ JavaScript: First Steps - Educative { link }

➜ Learn how to use JavaScript - Codeacademy { link }

➜ Eloquent JS - Eloquentjavascript { link }

➜ You Don't Know JavaScript - Getify GitHub { link }

➜ JavaScript 30 (which is also a 30-day challenge) - JavaScript 30 { link }

➜ The Modern JavaScript Tutorial - JavaScript.info { link }

➜ MDN JavaScript Tutorial - Mozilla Developer { link }

Thank you for reading, have a nice day/night and happy coding! 🙌🏾💓