Day 32: 90 Day Challenge 🎀
Almost forgot to update for yesterday. Had the worst mental breakdown ever and proceeded to have a terrible nightmarish nap that scared the heck out of me and somehow today was so much better.
🏋♀️ Physical Activity
50 minute glute workout in the gym
resisted the urge to binge
🧠 Mental Health
guided Journal in the morning
❤️ Emotional Health
let myself have a good well needed cry
📚 Intellectual Health
nothing honestly that I can remember
🏘 Adulting
zoom called boyfriend
talked to my dad on the phone
started watching a new TV show that wasn't American dad
🥰 Self Love/Care
gently bullied myself into brushing my teeth and washing my face/doing skincare before laying down
morning skincare
full shower + washed hair
Today was really good, so I'm looking forward to updating on that tonigjt/tomorrow morning. I'm also super excited to get my nails done and a haircut on Thursday! Plus I gotta go shopping for some new jeans, a new shirt or two to wear to Christmas Eve dinner with my boyfriend at his dad's house. May just cave in and buy him and I matching Christmas sweaters to be "that couple" for fun. Speaking of, I can't wait to see my man on Saturday <333 I haven't seen him since early October, so getting to spend a week and 2 holidays with him will be absolutely amazing. Hopefully his mom likes the little gifts I got her.
til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check-in:
July 2nd, 2024 🎀
Hello! I'm backkkkk! Now that I'm finally doing stuff again, I figured I'd start my daily check ins again and keep myself motivated and accountable with doing productive stuff daily! no challenges, no pressure, just an understanding that something is better than nothing!
🩷 What I Accomplished:
took a 2.5 hour nap in the morning (had an anxiety attack randomly that left ne absolutely exhausted but the nap was so nice)
reviewed a few Spanish lessons on Busuu
completed 2 new Spanish lessons on Busuu
completed 2 Korean Hangul lessons on Busuu
booked an Italki Spanish lesson for July 15th
booked an Italki trial lesson in Korean for July 24th (pushing myself to learn the alphabet and study as much as possible til then so I won't be an absolute absolute beginner, hopefully)
reached out to a tattoo/piercing shop about some piercings my friends and I want to maybe get while in Colorado
bought a margarita pizza from a little Italian pizza shop and it was DELICIOUS
journaled in the morning
did my night time skincare (I needed it, my face was dry and flaky)
drank ~40oz of water (definitely should've drank more)
reached out to an online health and fitness coach, so we'll see how that goes, if it goes anywhere
💔 What Could've Gone Better:
random anxiety attack stopped me from going to workout so I stayed in bed most of the day, exhausted
didn't get many steps in or do much in general
ate 4 out of the 6 slices of pizza (it was comforting, idk. it happens, so I won't beat myself up. saved those 2 slices for my roommates if she wants them!)
could've definitely spent less time on tiktok and more time studying the languages I'm trying to learn
might even broken my middle toe on my left foot after slamming it into the side of a bottom drawer that I didn't know was open
💗 Stuff For Tomorrow (July 3rd)
make all necessary payments (rent, new apartment, credit cards, etc)
study Spanish a bit (~1 hour or more)
study Korean Hangul a decent amount (~1 hour, or more, preferably)
try to workout or at least keep my steps up
do laundry
wash our towels (housekeeping here in seriously not the best)
find somewhere to buy Tylenol and tape for my (most likely) broken toe
try not to spend too much money eating out today, since I got paid
do not forget to take my medications!
morning journaling and night journaling
doing my skincare in the morning and at night
keeping up with my hygiene in general, like brushing teeth, shower exfoliation, Shaving, etc (kinds like having a self care maintenance day)
💕 Song of The Day: Girls Never Die - tripleS
this is my favorite song to listen to on the bus home from work at the moment
not much left to say, but today will definitely be a good day for me! I'll make sure of it
til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check-in: May 13, 2024 🎀
Monday was officially the first day of my summer and it was a good day despite how emotional I was (thank you birth control shot). I got a good amount of stuff done and I just overall feel really good about Monday.
🩷 What I Accomplished:
10 Min Ballet/Pilates Legs Workout by Move With Nicole (it burned so good, I loved that one)
morning journal + morning skincare
finished Good Vibes Good Life (definitely a good read, i liked what it talked about a lot)
did a small load of laundry
went to a doctor's appointment (got my birth control shot, did lab work, and got an ekg done)
worked a ~4.5 hour shift at my job (they called me in and it was super chill)
filled out my unemployment certification
💞 Good Things That Happened:
got to hang out with my dad
dad and I got burger king for lunch <3
talked to my doctor about some healthy habits to adopt to help a mild medical issue we discovered and got told some good stuff
got a ride home from my favorite supervisor
discovered a new youtuber to watch (Sandy Diana Bang, I really like her content! very much that girl/pilates girl aesthetic)
💗 Stuff For Tuesday
actually spend some time studying spanish
start reading Atomic Habits again, this time annotating and really making notes in it (found a pdf that I can write in using my goodnotes app!!)
work a ~4 hour shift
workout in the morning
morning skincare + journaling
night time skincare + journaling
wash my comforter (maybe do it on wednesday?)
💕 Song of The Day: ILL'IT - Lucky Girl Syndrome
ahhh, what a cute song. This song gets me super happy and hyped up for the day, and it's just such a feel-good summery song <3
til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check-in - July 26 2023 🎀
I am so exhausted right now. This heat and my job are making me worn out, but I need the 5 I need to push through these next few days. I woke up late this morning, so I didn't have much for my morning routine besides making my bed and a cup of coffee. I got off work today and have been on the verge of sleep ever since, so my night routine was also incomplete tonight. I apologize for the inconsistencies in my habits these first few days. I'm just trying to get a hang of my work days and my routines. Finding a balance is difficult but necessary right now. I got this though, I believe in myself!!
🩷 What I Ate Today:
Breakfast - One slice of toast with mashed avocado, a sprinkle of paprika, a fried egg on 5 a side of watermelon. Of course, I had my usual morning cup of coffee!
Lunch - A small serving of spaghetti with marinara, grated parmesean cheese, a small bag of grapes given to me by a friend, and one babybel cheese.
Dinner - Ten boiled chicken potstickers with some potsticker sauce and three babybel cheeses.
Other - I drank one bottle of water containing a dissolved electrolyte tablet to rehydrate while at work, and had a second cup of coffee after work
Snacks - a quesadilla on a low carb tortilla
It was not the best day for me food wise, but the exhaustion is getting me to the point where I'm trying to eat to gain some energy, but it's only working against me right now. I think I'm going to eat yogurt for lunch tomorrow since I'll get off work early due to a weekly therapy appointment.
🩷 Workout - INCOMPLETE
Today was supposed to be a fun kpop dance cardio morning but due to waking up late and the constant and persistent fatigue, that did not happen. I will get back on track tomorrow with my scheduled workout routine.
🩷 Habits I Completed Today:
I made my bed today, and that is about it for the goals I wanted to achieve. Some days are going to be harder than others, and I expect that, so I am not going to beat myself up over one bad day. I was only capable of existing today, and sometimes existing is all we need to do until the next day comes.
🩷 Song of The Day: I Am - Baby Tate ft. Flo Milli
Thos song (and a lot of water) is the only thing that got me through work today. For me this is my ultimate manifestation song. I love the lyrics the music, the meaning. This is a new daily morning song for me!
Today was a bit underwhelming, but as I said before, all I was able to do was exist today. My energy was not there. The brain fog was intense, and even as I type this, I am fighting the urge to fall asleep. Tomorrow will be a better day for me. I found two meditation videos for morning and night that I plan to incorporate, and I will continue with my journey as planned, adapting to the situations I face as they come up.
Also, my skincare came in!! I'm so excited!!!
Thank you, lovelies!!! I believe in myself and I believe in you all! Let continue on the path to our higher selves, in whatever way that is for us, and continue to be compassionate and flexible with our constantly changing circumstances!
Til next time!!!
anyone have tips or advice for starting out with tiktok content creation? I think it would be fun and a nice little hobby, but I have no clue where to start. What kind of items would be good to start with, and how do I get the courage to start?
thanks in advance, lovelies 🩷
September Stuff 🎀
Hello lovelies <3 With the start of a new month having arrived, I thought I'd make a post about my goals, reminders, appointments, and just life overall for this month! Hopefully this will help keep me on track with what needs to be accomplished this month <3
- Academic -
Study for TEAS exam minimum of 20 days this month
Stay ahead of my online Intro to Business course
Rewrite and review class notes weekly
Attend all classes (Allowing myself 2 class abscnes IF necessary)
- Health -
Follow workout split + goals (minimum 3 days of exercise a week)
Get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep a night
Consistently take necessary medications
Track nutrition and fitness progress
- Personal -
Study Japanese every day (Goal = 30/30) + attend italki lesson
Finish reading 2 books (1 non fiction, 1 fiction)
Consistent daily self care practices (journaling, skincare, haircare)
Establish a morning routine
Therapy (Reoccuring weekly) Friday, September 13th, 9am
Nails 💅, Friday, September 13th, 2pm
Italki Japanese Lesson, Friday, September 20th, 10am
Psych Doc Follow Up, Friday, September 20th, 1pm
cancel tattoo consultation
reschedule canceled doctors appointment
pick up prescription from pharmacy
budget both paychecks
grocery restock around the 13th
write financial aid appeal letter ASAP
sign up for TEAS exam website/app
continue to job search for a new job
don't neglect self care because mental and physical health is just as important as achieving all these goals
So, there's a little glimpse into my life this month. I plan to accomplish as much as possible while also taking care of myself because I know my limits and what I am truly capable of <3 I want to get back to my daily updates, which was also a motivator to set some goals for September, to give myself some guidance. So, expect to hear from me more often <3
til next time lovelies 🩷
I absolutely love this! Gonna keep this to motivate myself 🎀💕
new year, new me🕯🩰
new year, new era💗💗I really wanted to do a glow up plan to become the best version of myself before 2024.
STYLE
• Change my hair color
• Make a clothing vision board
• Find your signature scent
SPACE
• Organize my room
• Get rid of clothes/objects I no longer use
• Organize my workstation, make it an environment pretty, fun and productive
• Make your bed for 21 days
• Keep your room clean for 21 days.
BODY
• Find a skin care routine, invest in great skin products.
• Find a workout plan that works for you and stay consistent for a month.
• Get at least 8 hours of sleep for 21 days
MIND
• Set boundaries with school or work, prioritize my mental health.
• journal in the morning for a week Every day for two weeks, write down 3 things you are grateful for
•Avoid social media in the morning
FINANCIAL
• Set a budget
• Learn to say no when it comes to spending money.
• Find inexpensive date ideas (picnic, baking, movie night, etc.)
• Take part of my salary and invest or keep it
• Don't buy things you don't have need
INTELLECTUAL
• Read a book this month (self-help books are the best)
• Learn a new skill (piano, painting, makeup, sports, etc.)
• Listen to a podcast while getting ready in the morning
SOCIAL
• Stay away from toxic people
• Spend an hour with a friend every day for a week
• Call a friend instead of texting them
FOOD
• Drink three bottles of water every day for 21 days.
• Find new recipes and cook more
• drink detox water every day
My DAYOL diary My notion
August 16th, 2023 Mini Update 🎀
Guess who ended up sick on her first day of classes? Me!!
I remember thinking last week how it would not be fun to get sick when school starts, and on my first day of classes, I wake up with a super sore throat, a mild headache, slight dizziness, fatigue, and just overall feeling like trash. It's either a cold or my yearly bout of tonsillitis. I get tonsillitis every year at least once, and it's been that way for 8 years so far.
I did make it through the day, tho! Went to my first two classes of the semester, and I am pretty optimistic! Luckily, I don't have classes tomorrow, but I do have some appointments, so I'm going to wear my mask all day, as I do not want to risk getting anyone else sick. I'm still going to my nail appointment. I feel like it's the least I deserve right now.
(The picture of nails I included is what I changed my mind to for tomorrow, I feel like almond nails will be a cute change from my usual coffin style and might be easier to work with at my job)
I also found out I'll get to see my boyfriend in the next month and a half (we've been long distance 1000+ miles since early July), and I am so excited about that. Hopefully, it'll be a 4-5 day stay, so I can spend some quality time with him.
I want to sleep and recover as much as possible but I also have a decent amount of homework/quizzes/notes/textbook reading to accomplish by Sunday, and since I work Friday thru Sunday, I know I'm going to have to buckle down and be productive as much as I can. Hot tea with honey, chicken noodle soup, and vitamin C are going to be my best friends these next few days while I recover!
This is really not how I wanted to start my semester, but things will get better, I will still succeed, and I will still stay on top of assignments, attendance, and my work ethic overall. One bump in the road doesn't mean I should come to a complete stop! I have high hopes and high expectations and I truly believe in myself.
Also, I managed to complete a 10 min abs pilates workout (despite knowing I didn't feel too great, silly me) and still did skincare, makeup, and working in my planner this morning. I've also completed several assignments and started notes for one of my online classes, so today was not a complete bummer.
Let's hope that I can return to proper health sooner rather than later, and that it doesn't affect my sleep too much!
Thats all for this update!
Til next time, my lovelies!! 🩷
For the ask game #6; What are your career goals?
My previous career goals were to be a Registered Dietitian, running my own facility for outpatient eating disorder treatment. I am someone who struggled with two types of ED's and I want to help people who are going through them too.
Right now, my goals have switched a bit, so I don't exactly know what my future holds, but I am still planning on working with ED recovery in a nutrition based setting. I have to get my masters to be a dietitian, and I don't know if I'll have the resources to do so. We shall see what the future holds!
20-Day Challenge 🎀
I have been in the BIGGEST slump lately. My anxiety had been the highest I've seen it in a while. My eyes are starting to twitch from high cortisol levels again, and I've found it so hard to regulate my stress, anxiety, emotions and just being able to do things is so hard right now. So, here's a challenge for myself that won't be too difficult but will hopefully push me to do things. It is only 20 days because I am traveling to Colorado after that point and will have to adjust my routines and dailies for the 8 weeks I'm in Colorado.
☀️ Morning Routine Non Negotiables
low impact youtube workout (pilates/yoga/stretching)
morning journaling
morning hygiene (skincare/deoderant/brush teeth/brush hair)
⛅️ Daily Non Negotiables
study Spanish for at minimum 10 minutes
read some form of a self-help or productivity book for a minimum of 10 pages
take a walk (either outside or walk around the house,3k to 5k steps minimum daily)
⭐️ Night Routine Non Negotiables
night time guided journal + daily journal (minimum one sentence about my day)
night time hygiene (shower/brush teeth/skincare)
set myself up for the next day
🌈 "Rules"
need to post an update for every day for accountability. if I do not do something I've listed, I need to have a genuine reason why (sick, migraine, unknown change of plans, weather, bodily pain or injury, etc) and must explain the reason or admit to my excuses.
consistent wake up and sleep time. wake up between 5/530am, and be asleep no later then 10/1030pm.
no more than 2 cups of a coffee a day
no coffee after 1pm
minimum 80oz of water
try to minimize screen time on social media
be honest!!! lying about this helps no one, and only keeps me unproductive and unmotivated. if I'm going to do this, I'm going to do it.
Here's to giving myself an extra kick in the rear yo stay productive and keep myself motivated and disciplined as best as possible. It's the least I can do for myself. starts today/tomorrow (may 27th or 28th)!
please keep me accountable lovelies 🩷