Majexs03 - Aprilph

Hello there. I find you blog extremely inspiring.

I myself am something of a "former gifted kid". Back in school I was at the top of the grade, best skin, many skills etc etc. And though I'm still *extremely* young (~20) I've descended into a hellish level where I look disgusting, can't study properly or am performing poorly, my hobbies are all well and good but I can't spare time to do some actual intense projects like I used to, I couldn't get into med school this year and yeah. I just feel like shit. I'm trying my best to rebuild my life. Sorry for the rambling.

Everyone has their up and down cycles. This too shall pass.

Whenever you’re struggling/ having a hard time sticking to a routine, there is only one solution. Break your goals down to not more than 3, which can be achieved in a year.

One. your most important goal seems to be med school. What are the two-three habits that you need in order to achieve that?

two. Unless your school counsellor or advisor has recommended you take on intense projects, I think it would be a better use of your time to focus primarily on med school. Eliminate distractions and things that do not directly contribute to your main goal of getting into college.

if med school is not in the books anymore, talk to counsellors, advisors, alumni, teachers, and most importantly - figure out what it is you truly want to do in your career.

three. If med school is still your top choice, and you want to try again…. If you can’t study properly, stop studying the way you have been your whole life. There’s no one single way of studying properly. You can create a schedule that’s a mix of flash cards, videos, Quizlet, tv shows that are directly related to your career choice, podcasts, magazines, books, tv interviews… If any of my followers have any more suggestions for OP, shoot below!

and lastly. It’s okay to not look like a beauty pageant 24/7. Like I said, make your routine simple. A 20 minute run, a weekly face mask, focusing on skincare (face wash, toner, sunscreen and moisturiser is more than enough at your age), showering regularly, eating loads of veggies and fruits, drinking water - what goes inside your body is more important than how you look outside. The second you fix your inside, your outside gets fixed.

There is a difference between being with someone because you want to get married and have kids & being with someone you want to marry & give children to

One is driven by a desire to fulfill personal goals, while the other is rooted in a deep connection & a desire to build a life together

If you’re ready to get married, date someone who wants to be a husband/wife and a father/mother, not a someone that just wants a spouse and a baby

Fr lol I’m not judging though but……wow

You either go for what you want or take what you are given.

Eating for beauty:

🥥 Coconut for skin & hair

🥑 Avocado for glowing skin

🍆 Eggplant for anti-aging

🥦 Broccoli for clear skin

🍑 Peach for youthful complexion

🥕 Carrot for radiant glow

🍓 Strawberry for brightening

🍄 Mushroom for hydration

🍇 Grape for skin elasticity

🫒 Olive for nourishing skin

🧅 Onion for detoxifying skin

🫚 Ginger for reducing blemishes

🫐 Blueberry for anti-aging & glow

🌰 Walnut for healthy scalp

🥬 Spinach for clear, glowing skin

🍅 Tomato for sun damage

🍌 Banana for moisturizing skin

🎃 Pumpkin Seed for firming skin

🐟 Salmon for radiant complexion

🧄 Garlic for clear skin

🧡 Turmeric for inflammation & brightening

how do you do your brows?

Brow mapping string is my go-to method.

I've recently perfected my technique and my brows have never looked better! I'm actually shocked at how nice my brows look and I could have never guessed that such a small change could transform my entire look. I'm afraid plucking stray hairs here and there is not enough for me anymore, I'm never going back and I've learned that eye measurement is an accurate method for shaping brows. I like my brows to frame my face perfectly, I want them to be very symmetrical and I'm a major fan of the clean, defined lines that gives you that freshly done brow look. I use the golden ratio so my brows fit my face just right and I leave no room for mistakes. It's not complicated at all - I just follow the step-by-step tutorial linked above, I'm in love with this video in particular because it's straight to the point and easy to follow. The tutorial is designed as a framework for microblading, but I personally use it to shape my brows. I believe every woman should know how to shape her own brows at home without depending on an aesthetician, and it's a simple enough skill to master.

Hayao Miyazaki