MAKING YOUR PHONE TO BE INTENTIONAL

MAKING YOUR PHONE TO BE INTENTIONAL

MAKE A VISION BOARD WALLPAPER. Create one that aligns with your goals and dream self, so that every time you pick your phone up, you’re reminded of your goals and future vision. Also, great for manifesting! 

KNOW YOUR APP’S PURPOSE. For me, tumblr is a way I share advice and learn, YouTube I also learn from others, pinterest I get inspired, netflix is a way for me to unwind etc. If for any app, you cannot name a proper purpose/intent to use it daily or to help with your goals, delete it. 

DECIDE WHICH TYPES OF APPS YOU WANT. If you have a new phone, or you want to completely reset your phone, write or type, the apps, that you want and those you don’t. 

E.g I want to learn a language, practice mindfulness on the go, get some mental gratification that isn’t addicting, organise my life better and have a way to track my progress. I don’t want apps that support doom-scrolling, make me compare myself and are addictive. 

BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU SIGN UP TO. Newsletters, social media, subscribing to YouTubers and so on, just think about your goals and vision and if they align with them, every time you think about signing up/subscribing. 

HAVE NO PHONE TIME/ZONES. For me, my phone is not allowed to be used in bed. If I must use my phone, I have to get out of bed first. My phone is also not allowed during study time, so I put it in a separate room which makes it inconvenient. 

REGULARLY DO A DIGITAL DECLUTTER. Delete any old contacts that you don’t talk to, unsubscribe from newsletters and YouTube channels, organise your socials etc. Removes space and helps us to see our phones with more clarity. 

SET PURPOSEFUL WIDGETS. These can be anything, motivational quotes, your daily to-do list, reminders of your habits and so on. However, make sure you’re looking at them and they're not just taking up space. 

Wardrobe/Outfits Appreciation

Angelina Jolie as Jane Smith in 'Mr & Mrs Smith'

The Ultimate It-Girl Guide

to start every new year

grab your fluffy pen and notebook besties. this is our year! claim it! this year and beyond it’s a must that we gain confidence, have goals, ideas, self love and the will to bring our vision boards to life. i put together this guide to help keep myself on the right path and for you all to get inspiration to do the same ఇ

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1 ) Attitude

pretty girl with a pretty attitude to match

making sure we have a positive attitude will always help us succeed in whatever we do. i know things can go wrong and can be discouraging but trying to look on the bright side and being optimistic will make life so much better. if something does go wrong, we have to try not to completely shut down, we should take a moment to process what happened, see if there’s a possible way to fix it, then do so.. and if there’s not we must feel whatever it is we are feeling (whether that’s sad, angry, frustrated etc), then eventually let go of that negative feeling, accept the outcome, then move on gracefully

this also applies to just everyday life situations. we don’t want to be known for having a nasty attitude in general. let’s try to check ourselves in the exact moment we realize that we’re being rude or bitchy. now i’m not saying be fake nice or anything like that because it’s normal to get an attitude at times, i know i do. i just mean we should be more mindful when speaking to others and try to consider their feelings as well

2 & 3 ) Affirmations and Manifestations

Affirming

it’s important to recite positive affirmations to yourself daily, truly believe what you’re saying and watch how beautiful life blooms for you.

some New Year affirmations to get us started

this year will be my best year yet

this year will be very luxurious for me

i am healing from my past

i have the power to create the life i desire

nothing can stop me from living the life of my dreams

this is my glow up year

i choose to love and accept myself unconditionally

i will be gentle and patient with myself this year

i will put in the work to make my vision board come to life

i will do things from here on out that will make my younger self proud and things that my future self will thank me for

Manifesting

bringing my desires to life

make a vision board with everything you desire (it’s not too late) ... it can be tangible : getting supplies you need at the store so you can hang it up in your room, it can be on Pinterest, it can even be in your notes.. however you want to do it, it’s up to you ෆ it’s the intent behind it that matters 🎀

manifest daily or weekly (have a journal and a pen for manifesting only)

Put In The Work : manifesting is all about strongly believing and knowing that you already have what you want but that doesn’t mean you should sit there and do nothing, you also have to have the will to make your visions come to life, work towards your goals and dreams.

4 ) Pretty On The Inside And Out

look good feel good. it’s time to get ourselves together girls, inside and out. no more putting things off, no more being lazy & no more being careless with how we come across and make others feel ♡

this year we are making our health a priority by eating better. let’s consume more fruit, more salads, more water etc .

let’s workout more often - go to the gym, try pilates, try yoga, try zumba etc

you can even romanticize working out so it can be a better experience for you. buy cute workout clothes , pieces that will motivate you to want to workout. buy cute workout necessities .. for example : pink yoga mats , pink water bottle , pink towel , pink dumbbells , pink bag to carry everything , bring your headphones to listen to your favorite music while working out

meditate !! life can be so stressful and it can take a toll on us mentally, physically and have us take our frustration out on others, so my suggestion would be to meditate regularly. meditation is a big part of my daily life. it helps me calm myself and makes me really relaxed. you can do it in silence or with some calming meditation music/sounds (i use meditation music mostly because it helps me concentrate

let’s work on our personalities - being a mean girl is so lame. let’s be more considerate, more generous, more thoughtful, more mindful, more caring, more compassionate. give compliments and give advice with good intentions.

keep our nails and toes done (and when i say done you don’t have to get acrylic & tips if you’re not into that, i mean keep your nails and toes clean & filed)

make healthy hair a priority

make clear skin a priority

dive into your personal style (see #8)

5 ) Journal Prompts

journaling is free therapy !!!

it’s important to start a new day, new week, new month and new year with journal prompts

journal prompts help us sort out how we feel

doing these help guide us on what we need to work on within ourselves and help us remain appreciative by writing down what we are grateful for regularly

each day or each journal entry write down one or three things you’re grateful for

each week write down 3 goals you want to accomplish

you can look up journal prompts on pinterest, make up your own or buy a journal with them already in there (i suggest having one of these because it’s so helpful and easy to get started if you don’t really know how)

journaling is a free form of therapy. i suggest journaling a lot because other than the fact that it’s very healing, some people don’t have others to talk to or they may not feel comfortable being so vulnerable with people, so journaling is a great alternative. it’s like your own personal therapy session 💗

when you’re sad, depressed, anxious, happy, overwhelmed, grateful etc ! writing down how you feel can help so much. even when you don’t know exactly how you’re feeling, just jot down any words that come to mind

here’s some of my Journal Prompts for the new year ↓

6 ) Beauty and BRAINS

learning never gets old. there’s always something new to learn and it’s always good to keep your mind sharp!

read more

listen to podcasts

search and look up things you’re interested in

be thirsty for knowledge even if you’re done with school

teach yourself something new! like a new hobby, sewing to make your own clothes, crocheting, painting, learn to do your own nails, learn to do your own hair .. the possibilities are endless

7 ) Cull Cull Cull

out with the old, in with the new

go through your following lists on all social media and unfollow accounts that’s not good for your mental health, accounts that don’t serve you in any way!

go through your emails and delete junk mail

go through your contact list and delete numbers you never call, block people who are toxic and even change your number if you feel like it will benefit you in the long run

unsubscribe from things that no longer serves purpose

go through your closet and get rid of everything you’re not wearing, everything that’s taking up space .. donate it all!

clean out your vanity/ makeup case! throw out all old makeup, clean your makeup brushes, clean your hair brushes (better yet buy new ones), wash your scrunchies and hair ties

8 ) Style

find your style this year! start buying pieces that you love!

what kind of clothing makes you feel good about yourself?

what are you comfortable wearing?

what makes you feel pretty?

play around with some things until you find what’s right for you <3

buy timeliness pieces

do you like to wear color? neutrals? black and white?

be mindful when shopping

make sure everything you buy is something you love and something you want a part of your dream wardrobe

keep in mind, you do not have to break the bank to get cute outfits! you can thrift, you can go to places like Target, F21, find pieces on depop etc .. so don’t ever feel like you can’t be cute on a budget <3

it’s time to stop living through others and live life ourselves! ♡

you can create a beautiful wardrobe just like your favorite influencer! you can do anything you want to do, start anywhere! even if you’re starting from scratch, one piece will eventually turn into lots of pieces and in no time you will have the closet of your dreams !

extra tips: my post on how to find your aesthetic ↓

9 ) Romanticizing life

it’s up to us to make our lives magical and worth living! romanticizing life is such a good way to do that.

ways to romanticize your life

use your best things! don’t wait for a “special” time to wear your favorite clothes or perfume, make everyday special

buy yourself flowers

take yourself on a date

play dress up with all of your pretty clothes

have tea using fancy teacups / tea kettle

use candles or fairy lights for cozy vibes instead of regular lights around the house

watch the sunrise / sunset

when you wake up comb your hair and put on something cute and comfy even if you are staying home

take yourself shopping and out to lunch regularly

get dolled up just to take pictures

find a spot under a tree and read

make your room your favorite place to be, your sanctuary <3

write love letters

explore a library or museum

take bubble baths regularly with candles, rose petals, crystals and soft music playing

do face masks and mani/pedis on yourself for an at home spa day

go to a coffee shop to journal

one by one replace all of your things until everything you own is pretty and aesthetic .. even little things

example : hair brush, combs, hand mirror, vitamin/pill case, water bottle, cookware, bath towels etc

10 ) Girl Power

there’s so many of us online who have similar tastes in things and seem cool and i’m sure you know someone in real life like this too and i know we can be shy or scared to approach people but we should make it a goal this year to be friendlier to one another

we should step out of our comfort zone and make friends with girls who seem cool to us

we should uplift eachother

we should give credit when credits due

be less messy

leave the drama behind

no more mean girl persona

you never know, you could meet your new best friend sometime this year <3

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PSA: this is a timeless ItGirl Guide! even if you come across this mid 2024 and beyond, it still applies! yes it’s curated for a new year but it’s never too late to learn tips & tricks, it’s never too late to better yourself! this will be an active guide for years to come because i feel like i’m never going to be fully done with this, i’m always thinking of ways to improve, or tips i want to share, so i may add to this later or make this a series ෆ

i hope you all love this ItGirl Guide and can get some inspiration from it ♡ til later dolls, sending love always

xoxo,ℳ

monday affirmations

i wake up today feeling confident, powerful, motivated and grateful

i will not stress over things i cannot control

i will have a really good week! full of possibilities, happiness and blessings

i can and will handle anything that comes my way gracefully and thoughtfully

every day will be full of positivity and good vibes