#beginners challenge

[csuitebitches]

Two Week Maslow’s Pyramid Challenge

You might have come across Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It basically talks about all the needs a person generally has in the life and as they scale up.

It starts with physiological needs (food, water, clothing, shelter) at the bottom. Next is safety, followed by social needs (friends, family), then esteem needs (reputation, competence, achievement), and the last one being self actualisation (self fulfilment, growth, etc).

I’ve thought of using this structure, tweaking it slightly and setting a two week challenge for you.

“Count” in this challenge refers to the number of times you’ll do that activity in those 14 days.

If the count = 14, that means everyday. They’ll be marked in green because you absolutely cannot skip them.

If the count = 3, it means you pick any three days over the course of your challenge.

I’ve attached a bingo because I thought it would be more fun to cross something out and see how far you’re getting along. You’ll see it at the end of the post.

Save the image and tick it off as you complete it- or better yet, print it out so that you get the satisfaction of really crossing it out with a pen!

This is what the CSB take on Maslow looks like:

* Physiological: you will eat two nutritionally dense meals and at least 1.5-2L of water. This could mean adding a salad or juice to your diet; or practicing healthy eating habits; intermittent fasting; whatever works for you. Attempt to not eat any junk or sugary drinks during this challenge. (Count: 14)

* Safety: (here, employment/ personal growth) Read at least two case studies/ research reports/ academic articles in your field/ the field you want to be in. (Count: 2)

* Social needs: reach out to a friend or family member who you have been contemplating of reaching out to/ haven’t spoken to properly in a while and ask how they’re doing. (Count: 2)

* Esteem needs: create a list of 5 affirmations you think are the most relevant to you at THIS moment. Say them out loud, to yourself in the mirror, every single day. (Count: 14)

* Self actualisation: we’ve got a few here, so let me list them down.

1. Meditation / mindfulness yoga session (count: 6)

2. Creativity: a little activity of your choice. It can be colouring books/ solving a puzzle, crossword, anything of your choice. (Count: 1)

3. Beauty: spa day of your choice. I like to go all out with facial and full body waxing, a face mask or even a massage. (Count: 1)

[sundayroadkill]

🟣🚀 SPACE KIDS on comets, born to ride show me where LEGENDS go to DIE 💀🟢

i spend a lot of time thinking about how often this kid hangs out at his grave. was going to make just a lil gif but the power of mega mango songs possessed me 👻

[oshinsimblr]

who would've thought a one night stand would bring two pieces of complete happiness in flo's life. wilder & atlas 🤎

@gerbits save has th cutest knox, hate that he's not end game for flo lol. but i love having him as teh father of our twins.

~

[eldritchscythe]

i'm studying the skull by sketching 100 of them and big difference already after only 10 💀

i also started with some of the hardest angles but no pain no gain

[snezka-049]

One art trend

[galacticnikki]

100 Witchcraft Tips in 100 Days!

Day 3 - How to Turn Herbs into Loose Incense

Turning your herbs into a blend of loose incense is a wonderful way to connect with the energies in your plants. It not only can be used to make your home or living space smell nice, but can also be used for a variety of practices. Whether it's for smoke divination, cleansing, or spells there's a blend for every intention.

Gathering Ingredients

There are 3 types of ingredients used for loose incense; herbs, resins, and wood shavings. Herbs are the most versatile of the bunch. There are a plethora of different herbs each with their own correspondences. Some notable basic herbs that every witch should have laying around somewhere include basil, bay leaves, chives, cilantro, dill, oregano, mint, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Resins are your tree saps, these include frankincense, myrrh, pine sap, and dragon's blood. Wood shavings are self explanatory, they're pieces of bark and wood from trees. Make sure before proceeding that you know the herbs, resins, and wood shavings are safe to burn. Some herbs, resins, and wood shavings can be toxic to humans and pets.

Preparation & Blending

To prepare your herbs to be blended into your loose incense you want to make sure they're 100% dried to ensure they don't grow mold and they burn well. You can dry your fresh herbs by hanging them upside down in a well ventilated room. Once the herbs are dried, use a mortar and pestle to grind dried herbs and resins into either a fine powder or coarse blend, depending on your preference. As you grind these herbs focus on what they do and how they contribute to your intention and blend them together. You may need to adjust the ratios depending on the strength of each ingredient, but you'll figure that out as you learn more.

Binding & Burning

Binding is an optional step when making loose incense, however, adding a small amount of powdered charcoal or gum arabic can help make your blend burn more evenly. When you're not actively burning your loose incense make sure to store it in an airtight container so it doesn't loose it's potency. There are multiple methods to burn loose incense, however, I like to create sigil shaped incense trails. There are multiple ways to make incense trails. One of such ways is to spoon the powder into a mold placed on a bed of ash, this method originates from China. The method I use includes pouring it out in the general shape of the sigil, then I pat it down with my fingers and fix any errors I may have made when compacting it. Once you've made your trail you simply light one end and let it burn.

Simple Blends by Intention

Protection Blend - Used for cleansing your space and creating a protective barrier against negativity

Rosemary (Protection, Purification) - Potent protector, often used to clear negative energy and set boundaries.

Bay Leaves (Protection, Strength) - Used in this blend to amplify the shielding energy.

Cedar (Grounding, Protection) - Provides grounding and strengthens the protection created by the rosemary and bay leaves.

Frankincense Resin (Spiritual Protection, Purification) - Used for protection and connection with your higher self.

Abundance and Prosperity Blend - Used to attract wealth and prosperity

Basil (Wealth, Abundance) - Used to draw wealth and secure success.

Cinnamon (Success, Prosperity) - Typically considered fast acting and bringing rapid results.

Mint (Financial Gain, Luck) - Commonly used to bring luck in financial matters.

Clove (Attraction, Manifestation) - Used to strengthen manifestation, helping to focus your intent on drawing in wealth and success.

Peace and Relaxation Blend - Used for meditation, relaxation, or healing after emotional stress

Chamomile (Calm, Relaxation, Healing) - Used to bring gentle healing, diffusing tension, and creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Lavender (Peace, Calming Energy) - Promotes peace, calm, and sleep.

Lemon Balm (Emotional Healing, Calm) - Aids in emotional healing and brings a gentle clarity to situations.

Mugwort (Dreamwork, Relaxation) - Used for enhancing intuition and calming the mind.

Spiritual Growth and Intuition Incense - Used for rituals focusing on spiritual growth, meditation, or divination

Sage (Cleansing, Spiritual Clarity) - Powerful cleansing herb that helps clear the mind and create a space for spiritual work. Please use common sage and not white sage.

Mugwort (Intuition, Psychic Development) - Enhances psychic abilities and helps to deepen your intuition.

Frankincense Resin (Spiritual Connection, Purification) - Aids in connecting with your higher self.

Cedar (Grounding, Spiritual Protection) - Provides grounding energy, ensuring that you will stay rooted and protected during rituals.

If you want to find more of these entries use the hashtag #100 Witchcraft Tips in 100 Days! If you want to join a group of witches feel free to join our 18+ coven on Discord.

[somethingstrangeisherehehe]

My art for the challenge with @scorpio-sarah

[chaoscheebs]

You know what would be incredible for a Yu-Gi-Oh video game that I'm not sure if it's ever happened yet?

So, Yugi is usually, like, in the beginner level of these games, right? I say, leave him there. BUT.

Bring him back as the final boss. He'd be like, "Wow, you've really grown! Now I won't have to go easy on you anymore. :D" And then he absolutely demolishes you if you're not actually as good as he thinks you are now.

Please, Konami, you can both do the funniest thing AND be true to my son, I am begging you.

[ghirahimbo]

quick plug for the Spanish Boost YouTube account if you're a beginner/intermediate Spanish learner looking for comprehensible input (slow, easier to follow speech). I've mostly been watching the Minecraft videos so far (eyeing the Stardew Valley series 👀) but they've been just about perfect for my learning level, and it's fun because it's the kind of stuff I'd be watching on YouTube anyway

[sharpteethsammy]

Spent 32 hours trying to paint my beautiful wife ❤️

[prixiepae]

forcing my sims to pretend they love each other one family photo at a time 🏠

[markerofthemidnight]

Took a crack at @n0rtist’s AbilityForms challenge. Couldn’t decide which Pokemon to do, so I got a random generator and kept spinning until I got something that suit me, and eventually it landed on Roserade.

I think Poison Point is my favourite out of all these, though of course I will be eternally proud of my decision to give Natural Cure’s mask a beak like a plague doctor.

[oshinsimblr]

I need to post more here :')

I'm playing the beginners drama challenge by cosmoo on my channel and it's been so fun. You should check it out and play along 🤎

@alerionjkeee spooky party house made the newest episode shine! Their builds are so lovely.

[eldritchscythe]

Inktober 2024 Day 2 - Discover // speedpaint video

[snezka-049]

The eyes of my art and mine 👁️

[galacticnikki]

100 Witchcraft Tips in 100 Days!

Day 8 - 5 Basic Crystals & How to Use Them

1. Labradorite

Element: Wind

Zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces

Planet: Uranus, Moon

Correspondences: Psychic Abilities, Intuition, Transformation, Protection, Connection with Nature, Anxiety Relief, Creativity

Sun Safe: Yes

Water Safe: Yes

Crystals it Works Well With: Zircon, Blue Kyanite, Selenite, Black Onyx, Moonstone, Malachite

2. Amethyst

Element: Water

Zodiac: Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius

Planet: Jupiter, Neptune

Correspondences: Mental Focus, Decision Making, Motivation, Protection, Imagination, Insight

Sun Safe: No

Water Safe: yes

Crystals it Works Well With: Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Smokey Quartz, Hematite, Labradorite, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone

3. Rose Quartz

Element: Water

Zodiac: Taurus, Libra, Scorpio

Planet: Venus

Correspondences: Self Love, Soothing, Calming, Patience, Love, Relationships, Joy, Creativity, Clearing, Physical Healing, Empathy, Cleansing, Relaxation, Anxiety Relief

Sun Safe: No

Water Safe: Yes

Crystals it Works Well With: Amethyst, Morganite, Rhodonite, Emerald, Green Tourmaline, Green Calcite

4. Black Tourmaline

Element: Earth, Fire

Zodiac: Capricorn, Pisces

Planet: Sun, Mars, Jupiter

Correspondences: Protection, Repels Negativity, Health, Happiness, Mental Health, Spiritual Well Being

Sun Safe: Yes

Water Safe: No

Crystals it Works Well With: Yellow Citrine, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Black Obsidian, Sugilite, Dalmatian Jasper, Smokey Quartz

5. Citrine

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Leo, Gemini, Aries, Libra

Planet: Sun

Correspondences: Inspiration, Dreams, Joy, Creativity, Clarity, Protection, Abundance, Manifestation, Anxiety Relief, Strength, Luck, Good Fortune

Sun Safe: No

Water Safe: Yes

Crystals it Works Well With: Amethyst, Peridot, Amber, Smokey Quartz, Aqua Aura Quartz, Topaz, Clear Quartz

If you want to find more of these entries use the hashtag #100 Witchcraft Tips in 100 Days! If you want to join a group of witches feel free to join our 18+ coven on Discord.