set goals for self development
plan brunch & dinner dates with friends
read 5-10 books
indulge yourself more in your hobbies. do what you love unapologetically.
have more rest days without guilt
reflect on last month. what can you do differently that’ll help your overall state of being? physically, mentally & spiritually
stay off social media
do the butterfly hug method for bilateral stimulation. tell yourself all the things you wish you were/are told. ♡
make slight adjustments to your morning and night routine. keep it interesting.
schedule routine appointments (health, pamper)
get on top of deadlines.
say affirmations every morning & night
be more kind to yourself
stay firm on your boundaries, make adjustments as needed.
stand up and show up for yourself.
walk with your head held up high and shoulders back. don’t cower.
prepare for any upcoming events
learn a new skill
try a new recipe
journal often
explore new places. meet new people and make friends.
keep your thoughts in check. what you focus on grows.
daily walks
meditate, stretch.
declutter your environment (digital, physical space, social circle)
be safe.
After the rain, Kibune was beautiful. // Sawai Kenta 澤井 健太
schoolwork:
study hard
take cute notes
get good grades
stay out of drama
be respectful and kind to everyone
work hard and stay motivated
appearance:
keep a neat appearance
put effort into your outfits
have healthy hair
make sure your nails are always manicured
try a teeth-whitening toothpaste (highly recommend!)
find a signature scent to keep in your bag
simple makeup also works- just curl your lashes and wear mascara
overall:
have a good school/life balance
try new things
stay positive
be yourself!
it’s all so quiet
The moon dressed as Saturn.
♡ morning:
cleanse
clean piercing
toner
essence
moisturizer
sunscreen
♡ night:
first: remove any makeup with micellar water and cotton pads
second: foam cleanse
i usually wear makeup consecutively for shoots + films so that’s when i use clay masks. for sheet masks, it’s mainly for relaxation
♡ my shower routine
shampoo, rinse
condition my hair & clip it up
wash my body with body scrub + body wash (with beads) & exfoliating gloves
clean every part of my body. (neck, ears, back, underarms, feet, back of your knees…)
rinse off the body wash and conditioner!
♡ after shower care
cocoa butter lotion and almond oil
perfume to uphold my signature scent
♡ skin & hair care:
it removes impurities & build up, and dandruff. with my naturally sensitive scalp and wavy/curly hair, i am constantly bleaching my roots and changing the color of my hair so this is a must.
♡ my skin care rules:
always, alwayssssss always sunscreen on my face, neck, and hands no matter the season and weather! so many forget the neck and hands too.
always enjoy this moment of pampering. say affirmations, play calming music, wear my silk robe bc i’m literally filming for vogue beauty secrets, complement myself in the mirror on how i’m the most beautiful person ever, i’m smart, kind, gentle, and resilient. i’m proud of myself and i will keep making history.
don’t rub your face roughly (or at all)
never touch your face. only after you’ve washed your hands! after i wash my face i refuse to touch anything besides my face towel (that’s kept out of the bathroom) don’t touch your phone, doorknobs, drawers… nothing.
if you’re applying moisturizer, massaging your face, or wiping off makeup with a cotton pad, always move upwards, never downwards.
be gentle with your face pls
always apply skincare on my neck and chest
♡ bi-weekly + monthly
root touch ups + color change
mani + pedi
facial
wax
shape eyebrows
scalp treatment
spa getaways
♡ list of products i use:
cleansers: nature republic - jeju mud sparkling cleanser, garnier - skinactive micellar water
toner + essence: son & park - beauty water, rovectin activating treatment lotion
serum + moisturizers: tatcha - the dewy & the water cream, peach & lily - glass skin refining serum, sk-II - serum facial treatment, fresh - rose deep hydration skin cream, oat so simple - water cream
sunscreen: abib - quick sunscreen bar, la roche posay - anthelios mineral tinted sunscreen, tatcha - the silk sunscreen, beauty of joseon - relief sun spf 50
sheet masks: innisfree, dassai
here is a post with my skin care recommendations. note that i obvi don’t use all of these products at once. i usually rotate or use specific products depending on the season & weathers, and how i’m feeling.
this all isn’t really necessary for me because of my beauty manifestations but pampering is always a lovely routine i enjoy ♡ and i figured why not make a routine for those who want to know!
Turning your life around? Coming out of a funk? Getting over a breakup? Need to reignite your spark for life? Need to feel in control? Want a boost of confidence? Dealing with low self esteem?
Where to start:
Exercise every day
Skincare + makeup of personal preference (yes this includes not wearing makeup at all if that is your personal preference)
Hair done
Showered and moisturized
At least one hobby you engage with on a daily/frequent basis
At least one skill you are developing on a daily/frequent basis
If you haven’t gotten a 7 day workout streak and completed the other bullet points on this list yet, stop moaning, get to work, and kill your distractions.
This is level 0.
pretty pink nails ⑅˚˖
I’ll be the first to admit i have not always been a tidy person. In the past i said things like “it’s an organized mess, i know where everything is!” As an excuse for not keeping my space neat.
Now i love having a clean space! It gives me peace knowing i have one less thing to worry about - cleaning my room
- start to view having a clean space as a sign of respect for yourself, and your space. There are many important things you need to do on a day to day basis, and that list can be cut significantly by setting a standard of cleanliness for yourself. Im sure you have many beautiful things in your room, and if you’re like me you care about maintaining them. Respect them accordingly.
- as cliche as it is, your bed is the best place to start. It takes up the majority of your room, so having it made daily allows the smaller tasks of putting things back in drawers, taking water bottles downstairs, feel much smaller in comparison. Doing this first thing in the morning is a great momentum tool as well - your brain will view it as a big task checked off your list and continuing your tasks for the day will appear easier.
- know where everything is. Workout leggings and tops in one drawer, pjs in one drawer, dresses on hangers, etc. Being consistent with where you put your things saves you time and energy. No need to hunt for 30 minutes trying to find your favorite top when you can just put it in a specific drawer and remember where it is whenever you need it. Giving everything a place also helps prevent losing small items like airpods, earrings, and house keys
- organize your closet conveniently. For me, this means hanging my clothes in rainbow order. Ive done it for years and i love how it looks. I don’t have to rake through my closet for the black dress i want, i just go to that section and pick it out. I also organize by shade (which comes in handy when you’re me and have 50 shades of pink to choose from😄)
- create a routine. I vacuum my room, wipe my mirrors, and wipe down my desk every week. I typically do my laundry twice a week. I wash my sheets weekly, and my comforter biweekly. Having a routine that you don’t have to write down makes cleaning feel more natural and less forced.
- clean when you aren’t busy. I don’t do laundry on days when my schedule is packed because i know my clothes will end up sitting in that laundry basket and getting wrinkled. Tasks like washing my sheets or cleaning out my closet require dedicated time, so i do my best to plan accordingly.
- blur the line. You are not someone who is messy and wishes to be tidy, you are a tidy person that is human and slips up. The more consistent you are with cleaning your room, your car, your backpack, the more natural it will feel. When people come over they always compliment my room and i take pride in that! I can’t just appear to have my stuff together in every aspect, and then neglect my room. Hypocrite alert.