Always make sure everyone in the group is acknowledged.
For example, say you run into some friends while you're out in public, but they have with them their roommate who you've barely met. In this case, don't just ignore the roommate in favor of only acknowledging and speaking to your friends, make sure you acknowledge and greet the roommate too, even if it's just a smile or even just a polite nod.
Humans are by our nature a communal species, and as a result tend to be pretty affected by feeling ignored or excluded. Even if you're not ignoring them on purpose, you just feel awkward acknowledging someone you barely know, try to consider how you might feel if you were totally brushed off and ignored by someone who is acknowledging everyone else but you.
Even if you personally don't think you'd personally be hurt by being brushed off by your roommates' friend, know that your feelings aren't universal and plenty of people would feel bad about feeling ignored, especially if they're someone who has a history of being excluded by their peers.
This doesn't apply to people you are trying to avoid because they make you feel uncomfortable or even unsafe, safety comes first before good manners. But if they're not someone who you think is a risk to your safety and/or someone who makes you uncomfortable, it won't hurt you to politely acknowledge them.
YOUTUBE CHANNELS
book & literature channels
a clockwork reader
according to alina
alexa raye
dakota warren
haley pham
jack edwards
jack in the books
justali
katie is reading
madison kait
peachapplebi
sara carrolli
sarah hafidh
the book leo
beauty channels
dear peachie
dilna dileep
emi’s spellbook
euphoric ash
genelle
gloria song
izzy shea
jackie wyers
jessica vu
jordaline reads
julianna lee
leah halton
lilrotini
murielle sunga
nails by vic
patricia pineda
the moments
tina engeo
vevina chu
self improvement & productivity channels
adama lorna
adete dahiya
anna lenkovska
annika
breanna quan
clarisseintheclouds
cozy k
fernanda ramirez
gigi mw
jasmine le
lavendaire
lenalifts
leo skepi
leyla tavas
mae alice suzuki
mikayla mags
muchelleb
nika erculj
rebecca jay
simmonesimmo
simmonesquared
sophie diloreto
tam kaur
thewizardliz
vickita trivedi
study & school channels
abao in tokyo
celine
deanna
emmalilyn
ginny
jack edwards
mango oatmilk
marie silva
melreads
merve
sean study
serena
study to success
studymd
yulma
dia
other channels
adhd couple - focus timers w/ cute backgrounds
chubbiesbyash - learning to crochet
coffee and cults - video essays
cruel world happy mind - video essays
etm’s studio - learning to crochet
final girl studios - video essays
hitomi mochizuki - holistic wellness
inayah - vlogs and self-growth talks
institute of human anatomy - medical and health education
isabella grace - beauty and vlogs
kiana davis - beauty and vlogs
kidology - video essays
lilthings - learning to crochet
mahum - learning to crochet
mira daisy - cute vlogs
mishujo - cozy, productive, and study vlogs
misstada - beauty and vlogs
moya mawhinney - vlogs and talks
nicole leilani - sewing & outfit inspo
olisunvia - video essays
olivia yang - cute vlogs
rachel oates - video essays
rotten mango - video essays
sandy diana bang - cute vlogs
saranghoe - cute and study vlogs
scarlett frazer - vlogs and beauty
sherrilyn dale - video essays
shin - aesthetic videos
stephanie soo - video essays
twinelle - vlogs
urmomsushi - vlogs, beauty, productivity, etc.
we’re all insane - podcast about people’s lives
yasmin the art person - diy and creative projects
be that girl, you have no other choice.
crisp glass of water moodboard
• Complete a task
• Doing self care activites
• Eating some food
• Celebrating your little wins.
• Playing with a dog
• Playing with a baby
• Holding hands
• Hugging someone
• Giving someone else a compliment
• Meditating
• Running
• Be in the sun
• Walk in nature
• Swimming
• Laughing exercises
• Essential oils
• Eating dark chocolate
• Running
daily
- AM and PM skincare
- shower (cold shower for the last 3 minutes)
- moisturize !!!
- floss, mouthwash, brush teeth, clean your tounge
- walk 6-10k steps
- 7-9 hours of sleep
- take your supplements
- drink 1,5-2 liters of water
weekly
- shape eyebrows
- wash hair 2-3 times
- exfoliate your body
- face, hair, feet and hand masks
- hair oiling
- full body shave (face and body)
- change bedding
- clean your room
monthly
- deep clean your room
- everything shower
- mani and pedi
- hair trim (every 3 months)
- teeth withening
- hair glossing
- laser hair removal
annually
- dentist appointments
- doctor checkups
- clean out your closet
- set goals for yourself
DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
You can choose whatever time you’d like to say positive and affirmative statements to yourself. When saying affirmations, use the first person and present tense. E.g I am healthy, I take care of myself, and I am strong academically.
Affirmations are so helpful because our brains struggle to tell the difference between imagination and reality. So, when we visualise ourselves doing something that's not actually happening, it stimulates the brain areas as if we were actually experiencing it.
So, repetitive affirmations will encourage your brain to treat it as fact. While this only works to an extent, it does help with self-sabotaging thought actions and thought patterns.
EATING MINDFULLY
Eating mindfully is the practice of when consuming anything, you put your full focus on that meal. There are no devices that may distract you, you’re eating slowly and paying close attention to how different meals make your body feel.
To eat mindfully, focus on the time it takes for you to finish your food. Is it enough time for your body to give signals about your meal? To chew thoroughly? Another thing is to turn off and eliminate any distractions. Such as being on any devices or multitasking.
Eating too quickly means that your body may not have enough time to tell you that it's full. When you eat mindfully, it's easier for your body to register when it's full. Furthermore, it's easier to distinguish between true hunger and non-hunger triggers for eating.
CREATIVE OUTLETS
For a lot of us, 2024 was a stressful year. We’re constantly hustling and not letting ourselves process what's happening in and around us. Having a creative outlet helps us to release and detach from those emotions. It allows us to experience that feeling, but leave it all behind in the end.
Some examples are painting, clay artwork, creative writing, designing, sewing, crocheting and music. There’s a lot more you could do, but ultimately you have to do what's best for yourself.
LEARNING SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY
At least one thing each day: aim to learn something completely new to you. Other than the fact that you are learning something new, it allows for your curiosity to grow and expand outside of your typical education institution. With curiosity, comes with the skill of being able to explore complications and come up with solutions.
There are many ways you can learn, but I think the best way is by coming up with your questions in an area you’re unfamiliar with and then looking for an answer to your question.
My favourite way has to be watching video essays. Doesn’t always have to be social commentary, but anything that seems interesting enough for me.
COMPLIEMENT-A-DAY
I love receiving compliments from strangers. It leaves the widest smile on my face and I swear I feel so much lighter like I’m floating around. However, I never think to give a compliment to someone else who I don’t know. So, whenever you see the cutest outfit or the perfect lip combo, make sure to say it!
For those who may be shy in those kinds of interactions, practice saying it in your head. You don’t have to say it out loud to them, but thinking positively of other people will reflect on how you think about yourself.
That is it for this post, thank you for reading until the end ♥︎ Until next time, take care of yourself ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི₊ ⊹
hi angels! here is a short list of all of my favourite tips for beauty and self care this winter. this is a fairly broad list so feel free to add your own or ask for more specifics! enjoy.
apply sudacrem or a thick cream to your face before bed (perfect for preventing redness and acne).
wear suncream daily still (winter sun is harsher than you realise!).
use a skin oil after moisturiser.
drink hot teas.
apply vaseline and body lotion to your feet then wear thick socks to bed.
use a silk pillowcase.
apply cuticle oil and hand cream.
use a hair mask weekly.
get sunlight every day.
use a humidifier.
drink green tea with honey and lemon (helps skin and immune system).
find some good vitamins that will help you in colder, wintery months!
eat more omega three fats.
ice face daily.
apply more moisturiser/switch to a thicker kind.
take warm baths.
exfoliate lips more regularly.
invest in a lip mask.
find a simple winter makeup routine.
eat warm meals and seasonal produce.
find a slow morning yoga routine.
find glowy products for that winter angel look.
wake up earlier to get more outdoor/sun time.
find a slow workout routine that targets every part of your body.
drink water with lemon and a pinch of salt every morning.
invest in adorable accessories to make your winter outfits cuter!
use thicker body lotions to prevent skin drying out.
oil pull weekly at least.
create a winter pinterest mood board!!
paint your nails weekly, try out clear coats or winter themed colours. Or if you are an acrylics person get them done every few weeks!
thank you for reading angels! happy winter <3
love, m.
the it girl’s spring cleaning
phone reset
delete old contacts and messages
go through social media following
delete unused apps
go through photos
set a new wallpaper
add widgets for reminders, weather, battery, etc.
delete old songs and add new ones
environmental reset
clean your bedroom (vacuum, dust, put clothes away, etc.)
sort through and donate old clothes
organize your makeup, skincare, etc.
wash or change your bedsheets
rearrange your bedroom
open your windows and curtains to let fresh air in
get outdoors
clean your home with fresh scented products (lemon, lavender, etc.)
physical reset
try a new workout routine
get some new outfits
do a face mask
exfoliate and shave
oil your hair or do a hair mask
try a new hair color, cut, or style
do your nails or get your nails done
get some fresh makeup and try a new makeup routine
do a lip mask and scrub
mental reset
start journaling or try some new prompts
do a refreshing meditation
try a new yoga practice or workout
read instead of scrolling
put a time limit on your phone usage
reset your sleep schedule