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My goal for this week: fixing my procrastination.
Even though I know it's not fixable in a week I think, I am able to grow healthy routines and habits in a week that will be the support I need to stop!
Thank you sososos much for the tip lovely πππ
How do I stop procrastinating getting my life together. I'm not sure if you understand what I mean....as in how do I stop procrastinating getting out of my comfor zone to do better
GUIDE TO DEALING WITH PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination is delaying a task because of fear or anxiety about doing it. If you frequently procrastinate, it may result from your current mindset. In this post, I will discuss the reasons behind procrastination and how to overcome it by getting started.
AVOIDANCE MINDSET
If youβve been in their comfort zone for quite a long time, you may be familiar with this term. An avoidance mindset is when we focus more on preventing possible negative consequences, rather than pursuing positive outcomes. This leads to procrastination, avoiding risks or challenges and generally staying in their comfort zones to avoid discomfort and failure.
This mindset usually stems from a fear that is holding you back which is keeping you βsafeβ, which is why we feel discomfort when trying new things. Fear of failure, wasting time, rejection and change are a few common ones.
Doing self-reflection or quizzes are the most efficient way to identify your fears if you havenβt already. Challenge negative beliefs that cause that fear to grow.Β
The recommended way to shift your mindset from an avoidance one to a growth mindset is by focusing on the benefits that youβll get from it. E.g.
βExercising is too hardβ -> βIβll feel good about myself afterβ
βStudying is boringβ -> βIβll be proud of myself after achieving high gradesβ
βMeeting new people is scaryβ -> βI canβt wait to have a new friendβ
PRODUCTIVITY WITH PROCRASTINATION
BREAK TASKS INTO SMALLER CHUNKS, and if it seems too difficult, do it over a week/fortnight. When tasks are smaller, they seem simpler and easier, so we donβt feel the need to delay them. For example...
Deep clean my room -> Wipe down all surfaces & put new bedding OR Monday Iβll wipe down surfaces, then Wednesday Iβll put new bedding.Β
Β MAKE THE TASK SPECIFIC. If the task is vague, it can seem too daunting to start because we have no idea how to start. For example, instead of saying studying for my science test, say do 3 rounds of science flashcards. We know exactly what to do, so it doesnβt give reason for us to delay it.
HAVE A ROUTINE. Having a consistent daily routine helps us to stay on track because our brains love routines and familiar activities, and it pushes us further because our brains will feel discomfort if that routine is not done.Β
However, if you are someone who procrastinates, avoid micromanaging your day. It can seem way too overwhelming, but even if you do it, it can lead to being burnt out.Β
KEEP ORGANISED. Being in an environment which is constantly cluttered, or having no way to remember everything that goes in your life, will make you have a cluttered mind, A cluttered mind will influence your actions to also be out of place.
DEVELOP A GROWTH MINDSET. I do have a post on this which is linked on my masterlist. The whole idea of a growth mindset is to embrace the idea that failure further improves us, instead of setting us back.
I was really feeling a red theme this week. (Very weird for a person that is completely obsessed with pink). But I'm very happy with it!πΉ
#ππππππππππππππππππ - Week 3
Although I am (extremely) new to the self improvement community on tumblr. I have seen the #ππππππππππππππππππ challenge from @dreamdolldiary come by a few times among self improvement creators. Because of my curiosity, I have finally read the challenge and I immediately knew that this was the ideal challenge for me to start my self improvement journey! The "goal" of this challenge is to start with holding yourself accountable and to build healthy habits.
πΈπ πππππ ππππ ππππ ππππ:
β The main focus of next week will be on my studies and personal things. Since i'm on my schoolbreak i have all the time to be working on them.
β‘ Studies I plan out all the work i am supposed to do. I do schoolwork daily. I keep up with all the tests & assignments. I am productive in school.
β‘ Personal I compliment the people around me. I spend more time on crochet, knitting & sewing. I start dancing again.
Other plans: β I start following my morning & night routines. β I read when I'm bored. β I follow my weekly work out-plan. β I plan out my winter wardrobe (+budget).
π½πππππππππ ππ ππ πππππ ππππ ππππ ππππ:
β I tend to forget my goals very easily throughout my week. To prevent that from happening again, I will write my goals down on paper and put them next to my toothbrush. So that I read them while brushing my teeth.
β I did everything I wrote down by other plans, except planning out my wardrobe. So I will have to do that again.
β I did study a lot the past week, the only problem was. That my study sessions were not very productive, because I kept getting distracted. To prevent this from happening again, I will meditate when i get too distracted and I will try to create a better study space.
β I haven' t started with crochet, knitting & sewing again. But I did make a few designs. So now I do have the motivation to do it!
πΈπ ππππ πππ ππππ ππππ:
β This week I will focus on my physical, mental, emotional and habit goals. Most of these goals I have already payed some attention too. But I'm having a very stressful week and i could really use some extra motivations to follow these basics:
β‘ Physical I follow my weekly work out-plan. I eat healthy. I use my skincare consistantly. I go to bed before 10 pm.
β‘ Mental I make time for self love. I plan out my day and follow my plan. I journal daily.
β‘ Emotional I do the things that bring me happiness and fulfillment. I write the things that bother me down. I allow myself to feel my emotiong fully.
β‘ Habits I start following my morning & night routines. I practice gratefulness. I read more often.
Thank you sososo much for checking in with me, lovelies! ββ I hopefully see you next week! If you have any tips and/ or encouragement, please do share. Bye bye Κβ’Μα΄₯β’ΜΚγ£β‘
#ππππππππππππππππππ - Week 3
Although I am (extremely) new to the self improvement community on tumblr. I have seen the #ππππππππππππππππππ challenge from @dreamdolldiary come by a few times among self improvement creators. Because of my curiosity, I have finally read the challenge and I immediately knew that this was the ideal challenge for me to start my self improvement journey! The "goal" of this challenge is to start with holding yourself accountable and to build healthy habits.
πΈπ πππππ ππππ ππππ ππππ:
β The main focus of next week will be on my studies and personal things. Since i'm on my schoolbreak i have all the time to be working on them.
β‘ Studies I plan out all the work i am supposed to do. I do schoolwork daily. I keep up with all the tests & assignments. I am productive in school.
β‘ Personal I compliment the people around me. I spend more time on crochet, knitting & sewing. I start dancing again.
Other plans: β I start following my morning & night routines. β I read when I'm bored. β I follow my weekly work out-plan. β I plan out my winter wardrobe (+budget).
π½πππππππππ ππ ππ πππππ ππππ ππππ ππππ:
β I tend to forget my goals very easily throughout my week. To prevent that from happening again, I will write my goals down on paper and put them next to my toothbrush. So that I read them while brushing my teeth.
β I did everything I wrote down by other plans, except planning out my wardrobe. So I will have to do that again.
β I did study a lot the past week, the only problem was. That my study sessions were not very productive, because I kept getting distracted. To prevent this from happening again, I will meditate when i get too distracted and I will try to create a better study space.
β I haven' t started with crochet, knitting & sewing again. But I did make a few designs. So now I do have the motivation to do it!
πΈπ ππππ πππ ππππ ππππ:
β This week I will focus on my physical, mental, emotional and habit goals. Most of these goals I have already payed some attention too. But I'm having a very stressful week and i could really use some extra motivations to follow these basics:
β‘ Physical I follow my weekly work out-plan. I eat healthy. I use my skincare consistantly. I go to bed before 10 pm.
β‘ Mental I make time for self love. I plan out my day and follow my plan. I journal daily.
β‘ Emotional I do the things that bring me happiness and fulfillment. I write the things that bother me down. I allow myself to feel my emotiong fully.
β‘ Habits I start following my morning & night routines. I practice gratefulness. I read more often.
Thank you sososo much for checking in with me, lovelies! ββ I hopefully see you next week! If you have any tips and/ or encouragement, please do share. Bye bye Κβ’Μα΄₯β’ΜΚγ£β‘
November moodboard βοΈ
This week I'm going to work on self care here are some things I'm excited about:
-eating healthier
-a self care bath
-feeling fresh after a deep clean
-going out with friends
-slow workouts
-reading instead of screen time
-buying something off of my wish list
I live for the change of seasons π
Never too late to perfect or start (gulity) those new year resolutions!! You've got it girls βοΈπ
Gothic clean girl π€
Nothing like jacuzzi time after a long day! π
Relaxing! π
Getting my titties nice and clean ππΏπ§Όπ¦π¦
little white lies
"i'm 5 minutes away" "my phone died" "this is delicious" "you look amazing" "i love you too."
'little white lies', nini (11-06-2021)
how to save a bad day.
Today was not a good day. I had an exam in the morning that I prepared so hard for but I walked out knowing I'd pretty much failed. I walked out pretty dejected and just overall, I felt pretty lost. So I thought I'd take myself out (a lil pity solo date) to try and make myself feel better.
Go on a walk. Seeing as I was already out of the house (I was at uni) I took myself on a little walk. I walked into town and just browsed through a bunch of shops. I didn't need anything so it was nice to just window shop.
Go to a coffee shop. I went to Black Sheep Coffee - one of my favourite coffee shops in town - and ordered a decaf coffee (it was like midday so I chose decaf so that I'd actually be able to sleep). I sat on a little corner table and just people watched for a little bit, while I was waiting for my coffee.
Read a book. After getting my coffee, I pulled out my book. I'm currently reading Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. NGL, I was slightly self-conscious - I live in predominantly a university town so there are a lot of people my age and older, and I am reading a book aimed at children - but in all honesty, I love the book too much to dwell on it for too long.
Journal. After a while of reading and sipping my coffee, I felt a bit more calm and wanted to journal. Journalling helps me when I'm stressed or anxious sometimes because it helps me work out exactly how I feel. It also helps me keep track of what happened when because I have the worst memory ever. After journalling (and starting on a bit of revision) I headed off home - the walk was nice, even if it's long. I listened to a podcast on the way home. NGL though, it was freezing cold because it was like 2 -3 degrees at the time.
Shower. I got home and took a shower to warm up. I will say though showers are great to let go of whatever's weighing on you. Literally, let it wash away from you :)
Relax/Do Something Entertaining. I watched a few more episodes of Doctor Who while waiting for my hair to dry. I also started crocheting a new project :)
Make Dinner. I made (Fake) Chicken Noodle Soup for dinner - if you want a recipe, let me know and I'll post it here or on my tiktok (@niagosavi).
Try and Get An Early Night. I think I went to bed around 10pm that night - I had been awake since like 6am so I was knackered.
Bad days are inevitable but they are not the end of the world. Remember, it's a bad day, not a bad life.
january journalling prompts
New Year's Resolutions
Where do you want to be by the end of this year? How would you be different then to who you are now?
What is one word you would use to describe this year, and why?
Things to do more of.
Things to do less of.
Letter to your past self.
Letter to your future self.
What does self-love look like to you?
Three places you would like to visit.
Last, Now, Next - books to read.
Ideal Morning Routine
What is your favourite thing about weekends right now?
If you were a type of weather, what kind of weather would you be?
What were you doing at 10am today?
Write a letter to your childhood best friend?
Write about the last time you were disappointed in yourself.
If you could run away, where would you go? Who would you go with?
Your current favourite song.
Your biggest annoyance right now.
What is your earliest memory?
If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would you get?
Write a letter to your crush.
Favourite movie or TV show right now.
Dream job aesthetic.
How late did you stay up last night? Why?
What was your favourite moment of today?
If you were a scent, what scent would you be?
What is your biggest fear? How would you overcome it?
Five things that make you smile.
What is your ideal day?
January rewind.
books i want to read in 2025!!
So, I like to read. I feel like anyone who knows me in real life will tell you that I am pretty much an obsessive reader. But, over the past few years, I have really slowed down how much I read. So, in order to meet my goal of reading 50 books this year, here's a list of books off my TBR that I wanna knock off before the end of March:
The Percy Jackson series (like the main five) by Rick Riordan: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian
A Flat Place by Noreen Masud
The Yellow House by Sarah M Broom
Bad Pharma by Ben Goldacre
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Zero Days by Ruth Ware
The Pachinko Parlour by Elisa Shua Dusapin
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Roll of the Dice by Anand Neelakantan
The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
As always, when I'm done reading them, I will post my review here or on my tiktok (@niagosavi) so check them out if you want to know my opinion. If you have any recommendations for me then PLEASE let me know!!
kiss me in between the strokes of your paintbrush. kiss me in between the pages of the book you love so much.
'artiste', nini (07-06-2021)
look, i didn't want to be a half-blood. percy jackson and the lightning thief - rick riordan
happy 12th birthday to my lil sister! love ya!
2025 mindset
I'm appreciating slow mornings. I'm waking up to the birds and slowly drinking my tea. I'm filling journals with dreams and feelings. I'm letting go of things that no longer serve me. I'm going on adventures that fill my soul. I'm setting peaceful boundaries. I'm leaving behind the need to appease everyone but myself. I'm showing up for the people who are good to me. I'm letting go of grudges. I'm following my gut. I'm trying more. I'm living with intention. I'm laughing louder. I'm singing more.
I'm falling in love with life again.
maybe all it is, is to find yourself in the eternal mundane of everyday, the sunsets and sunrises, the scratching of pencils and the clacking of keyboards. to lose yourself in the nooks and crannies of life, the swirling of coffee and the chatter of patrons, the choruses of songs and the chapters of books. to know and not know that maybe this is enough.
'the philosophy of adolescence', nini (07-06-2021)
back-to-school thoughts
When I was a kid, the end of the summer holidays always brought around a wave of excitement. As much as I loved the six weeks we got off, going back to school was a whole new level of excitement. Going back to school meant a new start (I think my brain still functions on a September-to-September calendar), seeing friends I hadn't seen in all summer, and the opportunity to reinvent myself.
I would spend hours upon hours watching 'DIY stationery tutorials' and 'What's in my Bag' videos to try and recreate my image in the days leading up to the beginning of the year. I'd collect all my newest pens and pencils (which I would inevitably lose before the Christmas holidays) and pack my bag and anxiously wait for 8am the next morning so I could run off to school.
I couldn't wait to see which teachers I'd have, who was in my classes, and how I'd stack up against the milestones of getting older.
Now - as an adult in university who pretty much hated her last few years of school - the last few weeks of summer are rife with stress. The simplicity of childhood excitement has been replaced with a complicated cocktail of deadlines, money stress, and the pressure to constantly perform.
Yeah, university can be fun. I love my friends, I love my freedom, and I love the satisfaction of achieving my dreams. But the joy of learning that I felt when I was younger often feels crushed beneath an avalanche of essays, group projects, and the constant mental math of wondering where this takes me.
I sometimes think about the younger version of me - who read academic journals for fun - and wonder if I'll ever recapture the carefree excitement of a new academic year.
Maybe itβs not about recreating that feeling but reimagining it. Itβs not about colourful pencil cases or new backpacks anymore (although, I love me a nice, new notebook or some cute pens). Itβs about finding small joys in the chaos - coffee with friends, a doughnut during exam season - and reminding myself that growth, no matter how daunting, is worth it.
So hereβs to all of us still navigating education, whether you are at school or university. I hope that this year is the best it could possibly be, no matter what your best looks like.
I've done my best to love my body but when you put on a pair of shorts that no longer fit the way they used to, you know that there is plenty of work to be done. Being clean and pure means not being greedy or eating too much. I am eating to live not living to eat.
You can totally be classy and broke. I would know... I'm a college student lolz
"I dream in Dior" - maple π
Snack time ππ«¦
There is nothing like sleeping in on a Saturday and having breakfast that will benefit my future self.
βI am more myself today than I was yesterday. I will be more myself tomorrow than I am today.β
- maple ππ
I could use a matcha tea latte rn
Soft Green Aesthetic π