Glow Up Diaries - Tumblr Posts

embracing the joy of solo dates

solo dates are an excellent way to reconnect with yourself, explore new interests, and enjoy your own company. whether you’re single or in a relationship, treating yourself to a solo date can be incredibly rewarding. here’s a guide to help you plan and enjoy your time alone.

benefits of solo dates:

self-discovery: spending time alone helps you to explore your interests, thoughts, and feelings.

boosted confidence: doing activities alone can boost your confidence and independence.

stress reduction: taking a break from your daily routine and duties can assist relieve stress and enhance your mental health.

personal development: solo dates allow for personal growth and trying new things.

planning your solo date

choose your activity.

nature Walk: take a leisurely walk in a park or a walk through the woods. nature can be immensely relaxing and invigorating.

explore art, history, and science museums. take your time absorbing and reflecting on the displays.

coffee shop or café: take a book and/or journal in a cozy café. enjoy your favourite drink while people-watching (not full-on staring though).

treat yourself to a film or a live performance. enjoy the experience without distractions.

enrol in a workshop or class that is of interest to you. learning a new skill, such as cooking, art, or yoga, maybe both exhilarating and rewarding.

set the mood.

dress comfortably: wear something that makes you happy and comfortable. dressing up can make the experience special. look good = feel good (no need to overdress just feel comfortable really)

disconnect: turn off your phone or put it in do not disturb mode to totally immerse yourself in the moment.

plan ahead: make any necessary bookings or arrangements ahead of time to reduce stress and ensure a seamless experience.

embrace the experience

be present: concentrate on the present moment and enjoy your activity. pay attention to the details and immerse yourself completely in the moment.

reflect: take some time to consider your feelings and thoughts from the date. journaling can be an excellent way to document your thoughts.

be kind to yourself. be kind and patient with yourself. It is okay if things do not go exactly as planned.

tips to make the most of your solo date

start small: If you're new to solo dating, begin with short and basic activities and gradually progress to longer or more daring ones.

explore new interests: take advantage of this opportunity to try activities you've always wanted to try but haven't got the chance.

listen to yourself: pay attention to your emotions and what you enjoy. use these findings to arrange future solo dates.

remember that solo dates are for honouring your uniqueness and enjoying your own company.

use this bingo card, i made for your next solo date (you can also use this for actual dates, it's all up to you)

So go ahead, plan that date, and fall in love with spending time with yourself. temi 🎀

notion reset: new quarter edition and others

As July marks the beginning of a new quarter, I have decided to make a blog post on how I use notion to reset for a new quarter. In this blog post, I'll share how I use notion to reset for the new quarter and provide tips on how you can integrate these strategies into your routine.

why reset by quarter?

I started resetting by quarter, at the beginning of the year I watched a YouTube video explaining the 12-week-year method (the video included a notion template which is the one I use for my reset) and resetting by quarter has really helped me keep track of my goals (i do also reset by week and month but resetting by quarter is more in-depth in keeping track of my goals)

what is the 12-week year method?

the 12-week year method is a productivity and goal-setting system designed to help individuals and organizations achieve more in a shorter period. developed by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington, this method shifts the traditional annual planning mindset to a more focused 12-week cycle.

review the past month

I review by month not by quarter (this is reflecting on the past month, in my diary notion template) before diving into planning for the new quarter or month, it's essential to reflect on the past. here’s how I do it:

achievements and highlights: I found this template at the beginning of the year and I have edited it to match my own taste (I’ll link the template below), this particular template has a monthly reset prompt and that is what I use. I create a new page for the diary database and I fill in the prompts. this helps me recognize my progress and stay motivated.

the first picture is how the database looks on the outside, I’ve already reviewed for June and planned for July, and the second picture is how it looks on the inside, I used my July database as it is really only my goals that are on there, when I’m doing my reset, I review my goals below the divider, if I didn’t complete a certain goal I write about that and if I did complete it I write about how it worked out for me

goal setting for the new quarter

it's going to get a tad bit complicated here but I hope you understand it, first off I have multiple notion pages for each thing, I have a language learning page, and I have a learning space (for other things I learn like online courses or skills that are not necessarily school work) lately I started learning “the introduction to public relations” online.

what I do for my weekly reset is I add each lesson to the database, and for my language learning space I have a goals page there specifically for my language goals (at the beginning of the month I add my language goals, while during the week I add lessons that aid those language goals)

after setting those up, I then move on to my dreams and goals page, this page is where everything is and it's all kind of connected. at the start of the year, I added all the goals I wanted to achieve this year to the main database and in that database is a task list database when I complete tasks it updates my progress bar, and at the start of a new quarter, I add tasks to each goal for that quarter. and each day i go to the main tasks page and update it. tasks are divided by day, week and overdue

the goals that are completed are my goals for the first quarter. after I’ve set up my language goals, and tasks under my goals for each month, I then divide everything into tasks on the 12-week year page, it's divided by days and weeks (just in a table really simple and easy), below you, can see the results of the first quarter and also the planning for the first week of July.

updating my dashboard

workout schedule: I do this weekly though I add whatever workout plan I’m following to my fitness database

habit tracker: consistency is key to achieving goals. I use a habit tracker to monitor daily habits that contribute to my larger objectives

I update a lot of pages with templates for a new day, and I’m just going to list them out and add the pictures below

cleaning database

self-care tracker

skincare tracker

Bible study page

Finance page

game plan

meal planner/kitchen

Tomato Pomodoro (I update this each day with tasks from 12 week year, to use the Pomodoro timer and see how much time I spend on a certain thing)

tips for integrating notion into your routine

start small: if you’re new to notion, start with a simple setup and gradually expand as you become more comfortable.

utilize templates: notion offers a variety of templates that can save you time and give you a head start.

customize to your needs: personalize your notion workspace to fit your unique workflow and preferences.

consistency is key: regularly updating and reviewing your notion pages is essential for staying organized and achieving your goals.

for those who are just starting with notion and those who prefer something simple or just don’t have time to learn notion, get a template. I’ve been using notion for approximately 3 years now, when I started I used “the throne of pages” notion template and I didn’t get it but over the years I learnt it because I had time and wanted to learn. if you’re just looking to use notion simply get a template, there are many free and paid notion templates and you just need to find what works for you. don’t be overly complicated like me. like I said before I am obsessed with notion.

disclaimer: most of my personal templates are free templates, I edited them to my liking. the ones I can find I’ll link below

helpful links yana’s template (the one with the diary database) full template of where I got the learning space from throne of pages template cleaning notion template my notion pinterest board

finally, you can also check out “dewsnotion” tag in my blog for more of my notion templates and just blog posts I've written related to notion.

I hope this helps in some way temi out 🎀

tuesday, july 16th, 2024 | day 48/100 | ♡.°୭̥ ୨୧

achievements: ୨୧ was able to study for 2hrs 56mins studied french and yoruba {i didn't know it would be this hard} ୨୧ cleaned the dining room and kitchen super early {I even scrubbed the table} ୨୧ worked out for a good 46 mins

reflection: ୨୧ Today was very productive and good, except for my dream. it haunted my whole day frl.

notes: ୨୧ I want to start walking in the mornings instead of evenings, so to prepare for that I did the dishes this evening

habit tracking:

morning stretch study time physical activity self-care quiet time drink water 1.54L/2L

🎧 Trust ~ half alive

🎀 Bluey ~ i really loved this episode and the video they made for bingo awww

photo credits: pinterest

wednesday, july 17th, 2024 | day 49/100 | ♡.°୭̥ ୨୧

achievements:

-> cleaned and organized my room and upstairs

-> took a short walk

-> started creating a new notion template (been a while, and it is harder - I really want this one to be so good and user-friendly. So it might take a while to perfect it)

reflection:

-> Today was good, but the toll of not loosening weight is starting to get to me. I think I'm overly obsessed with my weight and comparing myself to others

notes:

-> working out doesn't feel as enjoyable or fulfilling. I think I might be heading towards a slump or overwhelming point. I pray not though

habit tracking:

morning stretch study time physical activity self-care quiet time drink water 1.7L/2L

🎧 Haske ~ Kaestrings

🎀 Bluey ~ Bingo's acting is so good

photo credits: pinterest

thursday, july 18th, 2024 | day 50/100 | ♡.°୭̥ ୨୧

achievements:

-> studied public relations and did some Spanish practice also realised why you shouldn't study French and Spanish at the same time

-> cleaned my room. even rearranged it

-> went on an early morning walk. hit my daily 10k steps

-> worked on my new notion template

reflection:

-> Today was so good it's weird, like I was able to do so much frl. I was finally able to go on that morning walk finally, and I felt good at the end of the day, such a productive and nice day. I will continue the morning walks and stretches.

notes:

-> wow day 50 i can't actually believe it like when did I start this challenge and where am I now

I'm literally so proud of myself. so far these are the changes that I have seen

- I now have a sure routine that I follow every morning

- I feel so much better mentally, and I think I understand myself more. Though there are still ups and downs, I'm gonna push through until the end

habit tracking:

morning stretch study time physical activity self-care quiet time drink water 2.8L/2L

🎧 Broken ~ Kaestrings

🎀 Bluey ~ hehehe

photo credits: pinterest

friday reset routine

I have a friday reset, not sunday, not saturday but friday this is because saturday and sunday are the busiest days of the week for me. I’m currently at home with a lot of time to myself so I mainly spend my week trying to complete tasks and achieve personal goals with the time I have my resets on fridays and this is my routine. I do some things in between all routines

at the end of every week

001 , clean and organize my space

laundry || wipe down the bedside cupboard || wipe down bed surfaces || sweep room

002 , physical routine

take a shower || skincare

003 , notion reset

- update workout for the week // update cleaning // update habit tracker // update dreams and goals // fitness tracker // steps tracker // journal // meal plan // pomodoro // gameplan // 12-week-year // wellness tracker // skincare tracker // self-care page

004 , mental routine

get a good book or movie + dinner // Bible study x bed time

after 2 weeks

001 , clean and organize my space

laundry || wipe down the bedside cupboard || wipe down bed surfaces || clean bathroom sink and toilet || change duvet and sheets || clean bathroom and kitchen floor || wash water bottle || replace towels

002 , physical routine

brush teeth || matt hair || shampoo hair || condition hair || shave || wash out conditioner || bar soap || body scrub || body wash || take a shower || skincare: cleanser

- out of shower routine moisturise skin // skincare: cleanser, toner, mositoriser and lip balm || oil hair and go to salon

003 , notion reset

- update workout for the week // update cleaning // update habit tracker // update dreams and goals // fitness tracker // steps tracker // journal // meal plan // pomodoro // gameplan // 12-week-year // wellness tracker // skincare tracker // self-care page

004 , mental routine

spend time with siblings // get a good book or movie + dinner // Bible study x bed time

{inspired by raeniskaies}

🎀

friday, july 19th, 2024 | day 51/100 | ♡.°୭̥ ୨୧

achievements:

✸ practised and studied French and Spanish [lol]

✸ walked for 1hr 37mins and hit my daily 10k steps.

✸ was able to complete today's workout. ended my day pretty early and on a good note too

reflection:

✸ today was also quite productive. I think that morning help a lot also think I have a cold. ughhh

notes:

✸ I need to work on my sleep schedule the most I think that's what makes me end the day pretty late

habit tracking:

morning stretch study time physical activity self-care quiet time drink water 2.2L/2L

🎧 Brighter days ~ Sondae [my go to morning walk song]

🎀 Adrinette fics ~ nice

photo credits: pinterest

saturday, july 20th, 2024 | day 52/100 | ♡.°୭̥ ୨୧

achievements:

✸ did this weeks room and notion reset

✸ also walked 15k steps today, did my workout, and completed today's movement tasks

✸ also sorted my pinterest albums

reflection:

✸ today was really productive if I do say myself, I really prioritised the right things and it shows really

notes:

✸ I'm so happy to be doing better

habit tracking:

morning stretch study time physical activity self-care quiet time drink water 2.2L/2L

🎧 Rooms ~ Harvest

🎀 Bluey ~ again 🙃 my friend was really judging

photo credits: pinterest

thursday, august 8th, 2024 | day 70/100 | ♡.°୭̥ ୨

achievements:

did some chores

practiced making conrows

made my own hair-ish

cooked for my dad

reflection:

𐙚 today was quite sedentary but productive. I did things intuitively, and I didn't feel like killing myself at the end of the day. also .my anxiety is still kinda bad [still feel like I'm dying]. but I'm better. Thank God

notes:

𐙚 nice

habit tracking:

morning stretch study time physical activity self-care quiet time drink water 0.3L/2L

🎧 Worthy of My Praise ~ Dunsin Oyekan ft Lawrence Oyor

🎀 Blackish ~ so good

photo credits: pinterest

fall is here. It's time to lock in. weight loss edition.

intro:

after taking a miniature break I have finally decided to track my weight loss journey here, to keep me motivated and to track my progress.

there are approximately 3 months left in the year (without september) and in that time I want to focus on my weight loss and lock in. I will take a break from creating notion templates and focus on skills and hobbies.

why 3 months? simply because that's what's left in this year and also because most people start seeing results after 3 months.

details:

so I started this challenge last week and here are a few things I've achieved last week. I worked out for the whole week. I hit 10k steps daily from tuesday didn't do so well on monday. I also completed my daily workout cycle for the most part.

✿ my main goal is losing weight really just reaching my weight goal which is 42kg - p.s I'm short

✿ I will try my best to update daily and I also have a physical journal that I will update every night before bed

here are my current stats

𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒔

( 🍨 ) 63𝒌𝒈 Current weight: 59.1kg

( ) 57𝒌𝒈

( ) 52𝒌𝒈

( ) 49𝒌𝒈

( ) 46𝒌𝒈

( ) 42𝒌𝒈 gw

( ) 40𝒌𝒈 ugw

i do think the stakes are not in my favour and I might not reach my goal at the end of the year but at least I can try.

so I will be uploading my workouts weekly, at the beginning of every week as to keep myself motivated to do them and for as many that would like to go on this journey with me. at the end of those 3 months, I will update this blog post.

✿ This is the habits i want to achieve each day also I plan to have a set eating time between 12pm and 8pm everyday. i will write about what I eat I'm also not going to be really dieting or cutting out foods just minimizing my portions

habit tracking:

maintain calorie deficit of 1200 hit 10k steps 7+ hrs of sleep 2l of water 30mins+ of movement journal progress movement cycle [3/3] eat between 12 pm and 8 pm

✿ : my days will mainly be filled up with reading (adrinette fics), language learning, crocheting, organizing, blogging, Bible study, watching(might continue Gilmore Girls) and more

decided to add workouts to my daily updates instead

i will start updating tomorrow

post tags : dews wl lock-in

day 10/90 || 12/09/2024 || dews weight loss lock in ♬ 

🎧 now playing : so will I (100 Billion X) by benjamin william hastings and hillsong united

🎀 currently : 📺 watching ; sing 2 (rewached the part where they sing at the end)

reflection:

✿ I wasn't able to work out on Monday and missed tuesdays workout, so instead of two workout videos for today, it's 4 as I'm splitting monday and tuesdays workout I to the rest of the week. today was very mid and not very focused. I didn't totally complete today's workout (didn't fo 1 pilates stretch video) today is meant to be a rest day in the program i'm doing and today's workouts are optional I did the first one but not the pilates stretch (there wasn't time I had to get ready for church). I will do better tomorrow. I plan to do a lot of cleaning tomorrow

achievements:

I reached my step goal

I maintained my calorie deficit

got up early for my morning walk (slept after that though (bcs I slept late 1am))

kept to myself

today's workout :

5 MIN STANDING FULL BODY WORKOUT (No Jumping )

ALL STANDING FULL BODY WORKOUT l WEIGHT LOSS AT HOME l Get Lean Body, Not Bulky l Cardio & Core

11 MIN SLIM LEG & THIGHS l Quick & Effective Workout l Pilates For Weight Loss

meals :

brunch

╰・beans porridge and garri

snacks

╰・salted pretzels

dinner

╰・semolina and egusi soup with protein

habit tracking:

maintain calorie deficit of 1200 hit 10k steps 7+ hrs of sleep 2l of water 30mins+ of movement journal progress movement cycle [2/3] eat between 12 pm and 8 pm

= 3/8

💌notes: today was definitely better than yesterday and I am so ready to be productive. pray tomorrow will be better 🙏. will eat better tomorrow

﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

photo credits: pinterest and tumblr

day 11/90 || 13/09/2024 || dews weight loss lock in ♬ 

🎧 now playing : love like you - steven universe, rebecca sugar

🎀 currently : 📺 watching ; life lessons with uramichi oniisan - s1 ep.10

reflection:

✿ today was a really long day but short at the same time, today I mainly cleaned like my space, wardrobe and all that. then I caught up with today's workout and I finally completed tuesday's workouts. I have to wake up early tomorrow to workout I'm super excited

achievements:

cleaned my space thoroughly

caught up with workouts

planned language learning for next week

today's workout :

20 MIN STANDING AB & WALKING CARDIO WORKOUT

ABS, CORE & FAT BURN l At Home Pilates Challenge l Hourglass Body / Slow & Quiet

10 MIN STANDING FULL BODY CARDIO WORKOUT l FUN & EFFECTIVE l Weight Loss Faster l -3 Kg In 14 Days

10 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT/ A K-POP IDOL BODY SHAPE

STANDING SLIM BODY WORKOUT l Back, Arms, & Shoulder Sculpt (Beginner Friendly) l Kazuha Inspiration

plus this stretch

meals :

brunch

╰・nothing was cleaning

snacks

╰・salted pretzels again

dinner

╰・amala and egusi with little protein

habit tracking:

maintain calorie deficit of 1,048/1200 hit 10k steps 7+ hrs of sleep 2l of water 30mins+ of movement journal progress movement cycle [3/3] eat between 12 pm and 8 pm = 5/8

💌notes: today was definitely better than yesterday. yay

﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

photo credits: pinterest and tumblr

day 16/90 || 18/09/2024 || dews weight loss lock in ♬ 

🎧 now playing : could have been me - sing 2

🎀 currently : 🔖 reading ; homerooms&hallpasses heros level up ch 1 (for the first time in forever not a fic an actual book)

reflection:

✿ I wasn't able to do a lot today but at the very least I got something done (also sorry for no updates)

achievements:

updated my notion for the week

completed some YouTube tasks (trying to get the first video out there)

worked out for 40 mins

picked up an actual paperback and read (need to reduce screentime)

planned for tomorrow

completed my night routine (morning routine not so much)

today's workout :

9 MIN THIGHS & LEGS WORKOUT All Standing At Home Pilates l THIGH GAP & LEAN LEGS(Not Bulky Legs) Beginner Friendly 20Min FatBurn 10 MIN SLIM DOWN BULKY LEGS & THIGHS l Korean Hourglass Body Workout /Summer Body Challenge#7Shirlyn

meals :

brunch

╰・indomie noodles chicken flavour 2x servings with 1 boiled egg and half a cucumber

snacks

╰・non

dinner

╰・white rice 1 and half servings and vegetable stew +protein

habit tracking:

maintain calorie deficit of 1237/1200 ❌ hit 10k steps ✅ 7+ hrs of sleep ❌ 2.25/2L of water ✅ 30mins+ of movement journal progress movement cycle [3/3] eat between 12 pm and 8 pm ❌

💌notes: today was a meh day. but hey I get to live it

﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

photo credits: pinterest and tumblr

day 23/90 || 25/09/2024 || dews weight loss lock in ♬ 

🍵logging in... do be do ba and she's back its been a while, my loves I haven't updated in some time and I truly apologize but I got caught up in the crossfire of emotion, feeling lost and our cooking competition that took place on Sunday (it was ok btw) @bambiauroraa has inspired and motivated me to post today so here I am hiii

🎧 now playing : give me oil by joe mettle ft sandra boakye-duah

🎀 currently : 🧶 crafty ; complete new tutorial vid and 🔖 reading ; disrespectfully yours, marinette dupain-cheng ch 2

reflection:

✿ hnmm what was today even, it was ok but could've been better frl also wow. anyway, today was ok I started not so well but then it hit me hey temi what about your routine I fully got up by 9am and started on my day even though I woke up by 6:29 am. I'm still playing with my morning routine trying to see here and there and what I can change but the one I have now. I'll keep to it for a few weeks and see the same for my night routine.

achievements:

i'm sure you're wondering with all her yapping what did Pookie actually achieve today? well here it is

I cleared my personal email

also worked out (I got my period today, I just pray I'll be able to workout tomorrow - remember to listen to your body people)

updated my notion (haven't done that in a while)

practiced a new stitch

swept my room

did Bible study

actually complicated my morning routine (by 3pm 🥲- a win is a win frl)

worked out for 28 mins yh minus the walk

did a 5 mins meditation + stretch

most importantly - i posted my first youtube video ya - here it is

walked for 34 mins

today's workout :

5 MIN STANDING TOTAL ABS WORKOUT l HIIT TOTAL BODY QUICK & EFFECTIVE WEIGHT LOSS/ Shilryn

10 MIN FULL BODY HIIT WORKOUT ll K-Beauty Body Shape l Weight Loss At Home / Burn lots of Calories

At Home Pilates Workout l Slim Waist & Weight Loss l Korean Hourglass Workout l Slim Body Challenge

meals :

brunch

╰・6 slices of toast and powdered milk

snacks

╰・2 slices of toast

dinner

╰・non (dinner was made past 8 and i really needed to keep with my habits today) - ate peanuts and bread later on by like 12 am

habit tracking:

maintain calorie deficit of 1,080/1200 hit 10k steps - 3,388 7+ hrs of sleep 2.25L/2L of water 30mins+ of movement journal progress movement cycle [3/3] eat between 12 pm and 8 pm 6/8 = slay

💌notes: I think I'm starting to find my passion for writing again, (the adrinette fic has motivated me) BCS hey don't I literally want to be a journalist so I'll add that onto my learning goals I'll really try to learn about if fully. also hope you have a wonderful day

﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

photo credits: pinterest and tumblr

day 30/90 || 03/10/2024 || dews weight loss lock in ♬ 

🍵logging in... wow it's already october. when was the last time I updated again? no idea but here I am

🎧 now playing : Yeshua by Jesus Image

🎀 currently : 🎹 practice ; practiced Mary had a little lamb bcs i decided to teach myself yay??

reflection:

✿ today was ok but kinda stressful and I wasn't able to study today which sucks I also did like 3 days worth of workouts today because I missed tuesday's and wednesday's workouts but I completed it so yay. other than that the only other thing that bumped me out is the fact that I didn't study ahh that sucks. but yh I'm pretty tired right now so I'll try to update the best I can and complete my night routine, then go to bed.

achievements:

wrote and uploaded 2 blog posts

practiced piano (getting there frl)

duolingo streaks

caught up with missed workouts

ate less (kinda not sure)

worked out for 67 mins today

today's workout :

5 MIN STANDING DAILY FULL BODY WORKOUT (LIGHT & QUIET ) SUMMER BODY CHALLENGE With Shirlyn Kim

HOURGLASS AT HOME PILATES WORKOUT l Get Small Waist & Ab l Weight Loss l Quiet & Slow Ver. Shirlyn♥

At Home Pilates Workout l Slim Waist & Weight Loss l Korean Hourglass Workout l Slim Body Challenge

10 MIN FULL BODY FAT BURN CARDIO WORKOUT l Burn Belly Fat & Lots of Cals l Happy Sweat Time♥_Shirlyn

LE SSERAFIM's Real Workout Routines

12 MIN FULL BODY PILATES l Korean Fitness At Home l Full Body Shred 7Day Challenge_ Shirlyn Kim

meals :

brunch

╰・fried rice + stew + cucumber and evaporated milk

snacks

╰・egg toast a few

dinner

╰・bread and milk

habit tracking:

maintain calorie deficit of 1,254/1200 ❌️ hit 10k steps ❌️ 7+ hrs of sleep ❌️ 2.25L/2L of water ✅️

30mins+ of movement ✅️ journal progress ✅️ movement cycle [2/3] ❌️ eat between 12 pm and 8 pm ❌️

💌notes: not sure if I'm calculating my calories correctly

﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

photo credits: pinterest and tumblr

♡ ˚｡⋆୨ 🦢 ୧˚₊˚⊹‧₊˚✧ my morning routine ♡ ˚｡⋆୨ 🦢 ୧˚₊˚⊹‧₊˚✧

hello little feathers! I wanted to make a little morning routine blog post that details what my current routine is and the changes I want to implement by the end of february (and remain consistent with throughout 2024 and beyond). 

current routine: 

𓆩♡𓆪 7:30am - wake up + freshen up

brush teeth  shower  morning skincare routine 

𓆩♡𓆪 8:00am - get dressed (fresh clothes, pastel colours, no pajamas) 

𓆩♡𓆪 8:30am - breakfast (something different every day) + morning matcha 

𓆩♡𓆪 9:00am - work day begins

journal (quote of the day, context of quote, morning mood, word of the day, to-do list/ daily goals)  start working (morning = writing + research)

𓆩♡𓆪 12:00pm - lunch break 

eat  1hr walk 

𓆩♡𓆪 1:15pm - second half of work day begins 

—

new and revised routine: 

𓆩♡𓆪 7:00am - wake up + freshen up 

brush teeth + water floss 

𓆩♡𓆪 7:30am - morning workout 

10 minute dynamic stretch  15 minute run (i used to run 2 hours every evening but post-concussion syndrome has really kicked me in the ass, so we’re taking it slow) 15 minute pilates (weighted after getting used to unweighted) 10 minute cool down 

𓆩♡𓆪 8:30am - shower + morning skincare routine 

𓆩♡𓆪 9:00am - brekkie and morning matcha 

𓆩♡𓆪 9:30am - work day starts 

journal (gratitude, quote of the day, context of quote, morning mood, word of the day)  writing + research begins 

and so on so forth! 

i realize the 2nd routine delays my workday by 30 minutes, but i work from home and can easily make up the time in the evening, so i don’t really mind. i just like having a nice routine :) 

but those are my goals! cheers to self-improvement <3

credit

goldtippedfeathers

BECOMING THE WOMAN YOU WANT

Imagine the woman you want to become. Envision her embracing a lifestyle woven with healthy habits that radiate positivity and well-being. Picture her waking up early, greeting the day with gratitude, and setting intentions that shape her mindset for success.

In her daily routine, she prioritizes self-care—nourishing her body with wholesome meals, staying hydrated, and indulging in regular exercise that she genuinely enjoys. Whether it's a morning yoga session, an evening run, or a dance class, physical activity is not a chore but a celebration of what her body can achieve.

This woman values the power of mindfulness. Picture her taking moments throughout the day to breathe deeply, practice meditation, or simply appreciate the present. It's in these mindful pauses that she finds clarity, resilience, and a profound connection with herself.

As she moves through her day, healthy habits extend into her work life. This woman is organized and efficient, using time management techniques to tackle tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Regular breaks and moments of reflection help her maintain focus and creativity.

Evenings are a sanctuary for winding down. She cherishes a good night's sleep, prioritizing rest as a cornerstone of her well-being. Unplugging from screens, engaging in calming activities, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule contribute to the rejuvenation her body and mind need.

Remember, becoming her doesn't happen overnight. It's a gradual process, a collection of intentional choices and persistent efforts. Start incorporating these healthy habits, step by step, and watch as you evolve into the empowered, balanced woman you aspire to be. 🌿💪🌺🌟

We will NOT be stressing over people in 2024 when we could be studying and absorbing so much knowledge, learning the piano, taking up horseback riding, upgrading our skincare routines, reading so many more books, spending so much more time off our phones, giving the love rejected by some people to others who want it and return it in kind, learning music theory, taking up a language (French for me), saving up to travel, developing financial literacy, focusing on our goals, revamping our fashion sense, getting good at photography, carrying a camera everywhere w us, expanding our music knowledge, working out more consistently, and learning so many more recipes

dearest reader,

you are cordially invited to become a member of the court by signing up for the digital girl guide here

what is the digital girl guide?

The inspiration behind starting this guide is deeply personal for me. I wanted to create a digital magazine that looked like the magazines i used to buy at the cash register whenever my mom took me out with her to buy groceries.

i wanted to find a way to combine my love for giving unsolicited advice, my opinions on marketing, and live up to that dream of being a magazine column write just like the girls in the romcoms i love so much. and its a bonus i get connect with my girly and creative side again. ♡

every month on the 7th i send out a new digital girl guide filled with my takes on internet hot topics, marketing trends and sometimes i even throw in my current faves in music or skincare.

this month i discuss:

what the $%@^ is going on in Sephora? - The 10 year olds in Sephora saga

the great water bottle debate (stanley vs. hydroflask) - and what that means for brand loyalty

the revival of the tumblr it girl - and what that means for content creators

+ a valentines day gift guide etc.,

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

i hope you enjoy this month's read and welcome to my little pink corner of the internet .•° ✿ °•.

KIMMY'S DIGITAL DIARY

Life got so much better once I stopped caring so much what other people think of me. The only person I have to impress is myself, and everything else will fall into place.

I'm not worried on anybody else's success, I'm focused on mine.

I'm not focusing on what I lack, I'm focusing on gratitude for what I have and what's to come

I'm practicing discipline and staying on track with my glow up non-negotiables

what's in?

reading for 15 minutes a day

going to the gym & staying fit

comfort soups

being grateful for future you

what's out?

self deprecating jokes

not making smart goals

making excuses

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: