name: aishwarya [i go by aish or ash for nicknames]
age: 18
about me: indian [racist losers will be nuked], god first ॐ, lgbtq, she/her.
looking for: a similar minded community/bunch of friends where academics, exercise and self improvement is common.
where i'm at in life: gap year just got over, going to start my first year of bsc biotechnology (hons) at my dream uni soon :)
hobbies: reading, cooking, sewing, painting, gardening, yoga+pilates, drooling over expensive clothes & learning languages [fluent in 3, conversational in 2 more, learning 2]
interests: evolutionary anthropology, life science/medicine, cancer research, genetics, modern physics.
corn blogs dni, creepy men dni I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANYTHING LEAVE ME ALONE THANK YEW.
this blog is basically going to be me writing down the life lessons i've learned, a (hopefully) daily check in about my studies/life, things i'm struggling with and other random stuff.
Welcome to my gratitude support group! All are welcome to be a part of the gratitude crew. Re-blog, write a note or send an ask as often as makes sense for you.
I tag parts of the crew almost every day. If you’d like to be on the tag list let me know.
All posts will be tagged ‘resiliencewithin’s daily gratitude group’.
Did you know… I’ve been making these posts since August 2020?
Prompt (if you want): What social engagement are you looking forward to?
hulloo ive been offline since exams got over and I've been going out a lot, but uni induction starts in like 20 days so i'll be more active from then, but expect random updates bcs i will be brushing up on my biotech and genetics units and on o chem :)
total hours i'm going to rest/ do misc stuff for: 5 hours 45 minutes + 7 hours 15 minutes for sleep
7:00 am to 9:00 am -> study session 1 (2 hrs)
9:00 am to 10:30 am -> shower, meditate, pray, eat (1.5 hrs)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm -> study session 2 (2 hrs)
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm -> lunch, 20 min nap, read (1 hr 15 minutes)
1:45 pm to 3:45 pm -> study session 3 (2 hrs)
3:45 pm to 4:15 pm -> quick workout (30 minutes)
4:15 pm to 6:15 pm -> study session 4 (2 hrs)
6:15 pm to 7:30 pm -> pray, dinner, family time (1 hr 15 minutes)
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm -> study session 4 (2 hrs)
9:30 pm to 10:00 pm -> break (maybe go for a walk/ chess/ sudoku) (30 minutes)
10:00 pm to 11:00 pm -> study session 5 (1 hr)
11:00 pm to 11:15 pm -> wind down, brush, skincare etc (no screens) (30 minute gap)
11:30 pm to 6:45 am -> sleep (7 hours & 15 minutes)
i have 47 hours worth of material to go over, i have alloted 64.5 ish hours bcs i'm demotivated, uninterested and burnt out (been studying non-stop for 3 years but i'm too close to give up now)
all credit for the following info goes to Sakshi on youtube :) it's a great video, def check it out for more tips. i've also added some of my own tips here, good luck babe!
(monk mode protocol with some stuff stolen from 75 hard is basically what this is lmao)
-> we're doing this 3-5 days a week, if you have more time then dedicate more HOURS during these days, not more days per week (or you'll burn out)
non-negotiables:
a. eat well (80/20 rule)
b. 45 minute workout (30 min for luteal+menstrual phases)
c. 3L water per day
d. meditation/deep prayer (15-20 minutes)
e. read every day (not writing number of pages cuz ion wanna make this a chore. i <3 reading)
f. consistent sleep schedule
g. gratitude journal 2 times a week (tuesdays and fridays)
some add ons:
->waking up early and getting sunlight and fresh air every morning (no going on phone for first hour)
-> no social media for 2 weeks, dopamine detox of sorts. only tumblr and youtube, no scrolling on either, using tumblr for updating blog and using youtube for studies ONLY. pinterest only during lunch.
->skincare 2 times a day, wearing my retainers every night
->stretching dynamically so my knees and back dont give out lmfao
-> make a small doodle every day so i'm happy :)
1> focus
-> i have hella time rn so i'll do 6 hours of focused work for 5 (maybe 6) days a week
-> luteal end and menstrual phase (first three days) 1 hr will do, you're not trying to maximize productivity here, just rest and reset for the next cycle. you're not a man, chile.
stop overwhelming yourself and overstimulating yourself trying to hustle. more is less in this case, really.
->action: the bare minimum is to get 1 hr of work done for 3 days a week, even for the worst week. consistency>volume.
->your brain has more knowledge than you give her credit for. trust her, she'll get it done, stop questioning the how. start operating from a place of trust (ofc you need systems in place, you cant just 'fuck it we ball' for everything)
->your only priority rn is the build as much momentum as possible. moving the ball 20 kilometers in a day after not doing shit for a month isnt what we're going to do, we're going to move the ball for 2 kilometers a day, every day, for a month and we'll get so much further. even if we skip a day or two, or move the ball only for a kilometer a day for a couple days, we're still getting more done.
TAKE ACTION!!! STOP LIMITING YOURSELF BY SAYING YOU ARENT READY!!!
YOU'LL NEVER BE READY IF YOURE WAITING FOR PERFECT CONDITIONS! THEY DO NOT EXIST. WE START AND WE IMPROVE AS WE GO. YOU GOT THIS.
maximize your focus and attention. everyone online is fighting for the most valuable thing you have to offer: your attention, time and focus. multi billion dollar companies are making algorithms more addictive than gambling for a reason, wake up. you are responsible for your time. eliminate distractions.
log out, block, delete, lock away, time block etc etc. out of sight, out of mind.
the things you do in private, show up in public. truly.
~
2> movement
-> a disciplined body= a disciplined mind= a disciplined life= a GOOD life.
-> this isnt just abt being hot (that's an added bonus). its about the discipline from one part leaking into all parts of your life. it will truly flourish since working out and movement and exercise are QUANTIFIABLE, so you actually feel like you're getting shi done.
-> you create an unshakeable self image, and this isnt sumn you can fake. you cant fake aura. you cant fake a good vibe. its just something you are, not something you have. looking good is one thing, feeling good is another.
-> dont have one boring workout routine that you wont even follow after a week, switch things up, esp based on your energy
for example: high energy- HIIT, cardio (running, skipping), gym/weights and low energy- pilates, yoda, stretching, a 30 minute walk
~
3> regulation:
->5 min activity that regulates you (look up activities that will regulate your nervous system)
* Accept that setbacks are part of the process and are experienced by pretty much every person who has dared to go after something they want. You haven’t failed. You just were on an unplanned break. Resume. Now. Literally right now.
* Focus on your very next forward-progressing choice instead of trying to fix everything at once. Like what can you do in the next 5 minutes to get back on the wagon.
* Identify what caused you to fall off track so you can plan for it next time and avoid it easier.
* Begin with small, manageable habits, not an overly ambitious plan.
* Clear your environment of distractions and make good choices easier. This includes your digital environment.
* Stop waiting for the "perfect" day, week, or month to begin again. Now is the time to take even a tiny step forward.
* Use your previous progress as evidence that you are capable of succeeding, not as proof of your failure.
* Set one simple goal for today and build momentum from there. I’m gonna keep telling you to do something today because you will not get back on track without action. Do it todayyyy.
* Always avoid “punishing” yourself with extreme diets/workouts, or overly rigid schedules. Why would you punish yourself for getting back up and moving forward? You should be congratulating yourself, silly. Don’t focus on how long you were down or lost progress, only focus on how you didn’t stay down and are trying again.
* Remember that consistency is built by returning to your habits repeatedly, not by never making mistakes. Literally everyone is making mistakes left and right but we get to the finish line by never giving up on our habits, even if it takes two or three times longer to reach success than we expected it to.
* Treat every setback as information that helps you create a stronger plan moving forward. Learn about yourself and what throws you off. Make a plan for yourself with this newfound knowledge in mind.
Welcome to my gratitude support group! All are welcome to be a part of the gratitude crew. Re-blog, write a note or send an ask as often as makes sense for you (just once, every day, twice a year, a few times a month— doesn’t matter!)
I tag parts of the crew almost every day. If you’d like to be on the tag list let me know.
All posts will be tagged ‘resiliencewithin’s daily gratitude group’.
Prompt (if you want): Show gratitude for your creativity.
im grateful for the food i ate that nourishes me and keeps my energy up. finally have a decent relationship with food 💗
im grateful for all the creative people out there that still make their work without ai, nothing can ever beat the 'human-ness', even if one might be judgemental of one's own work, it will always be a million times better than slop
total hours i'm going to rest/ do misc stuff for: 5 hours 45 minutes + 7 hours 15 minutes for sleep
7:00 am to 9:00 am -> study session 1 (2 hrs)
9:00 am to 10:30 am -> shower, meditate, pray, eat (1.5 hrs)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm -> study session 2 (2 hrs)
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm -> lunch, 20 min nap, read (1 hr 15 minutes)
1:45 pm to 3:45 pm -> study session 3 (2 hrs)
3:45 pm to 4:15 pm -> quick workout (30 minutes)
4:15 pm to 6:15 pm -> study session 4 (2 hrs)
6:15 pm to 7:30 pm -> pray, dinner, family time (1 hr 15 minutes)
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm -> study session 4 (2 hrs)
9:30 pm to 10:00 pm -> break (maybe go for a walk/ chess/ sudoku) (30 minutes)
10:00 pm to 11:00 pm -> study session 5 (1 hr)
11:00 pm to 11:15 pm -> wind down, brush, skincare etc (no screens) (30 minute gap)
11:30 pm to 6:45 am -> sleep (7 hours & 15 minutes)
i have 47 hours worth of material to go over, i have alloted 64.5 ish hours bcs i'm demotivated, uninterested and burnt out (been studying non-stop for 3 years but i'm too close to give up now)
Welcome to my gratitude support group! All are welcome to be a part of the gratitude crew. Re-blog, write a note or send an ask as often as makes sense for you (just once, every day, twice a year, a few times a month— doesn’t matter!)
I tag parts of the crew almost every day. If you’d like to be on the tag list let me know.
All posts will be tagged ‘resiliencewithin’s daily gratitude group’.
Prompt (if you want): looking forward to the week ahead, what do you hope to be grateful for?
im grateful for the roof i have over my head, im so grateful to have a warm home with people that love me and cherish me, that I feel safe in this space and I can be myself
im grateful for my phone and laptop which let me connect with people all over the world and how lucky i am to be able to contact the ones i love through this little gadget??
im grateful for all the resources available to me, i will try my best to make the best use i can of them and use them so I can ultimately study hard enough and be able to help people in need
im grateful to my own body for taking care of myself and being a great home for my soul to reside
im grateful to God and the Universe that i'm able to have this life, and be protected and happy.
* Think of workouts as something you are happy to do for the benefit of your body, not something you have to do to punish it for not looking right.
* Focus on how you feel during and after movement, not just how you look.
* Treat exercise like a neutral form of daily care, the same way you would sleep, eat, or brush your teeth. It’s just a part of the obvious maintenance.
* Redefine your idea of a “successful workout” as simply showing up and doing what you could, not going all-out every time.
* I cannot stress to you enough that exercise is a reward and something to look forward to. If you don’t feel that way, try a different form of exercise. There’s more than just hitting the gym. Experiment with different types of movement until you find what actually feels enjoyable.
* Even if you only work out 10 minutes a day with a very basic beginner, low impact, no equipment routine, you would be so far ahead a year from now.
* Stop waiting for motivation and start building the identity of “I’m someone who moves my body for fun on the daily.”
to procrastinate is to willingly endure the discomfort of stagnancy, rather than the discomfort of action!!!! both are burdens to the flesh but only one leads to development
chugging a thermos full of earl grey tea, close to tears, as i prepare to study: it is a privilege to have the opportunity to learn. you can't expect perfection from yourself, but you must try your best anyway, because you owe it to yourself. you will not understand the material on the first try and that's okay, but you must not give up. learning in itself requires repetition, requires practice, requires diligence, requires passion and enthusiasm. do not see studying as a task you have to complete, but rather something you get to do. studying is nourishment for the soul. do not let your anxiety, fear and perfectionism take this away from you. remember why you love this and use it as your guiding light
it’s your bad habits ⋆ your distractions ⋆ your insecurities ⋆ your lack of discipline ⋆ your procrastination ⋆ your ego ⋆ your fears ⋆ your broken routine ⋆ your addictions ⋆ the person you don't want to be anymore
i restarted my day about 4 times yesterday because im in one of the worst slumps ive been in so far, i got more done yesterday than I did in the past two weeks.
you can always start over.
time isn't real, stop waiting for it to be a new day, a new week, a new month or a new year.
you can start at 11:38 am or 7:12 pm. it does not make a difference. stop making excuses for yourself, and you'll notice that getting the ball rolling while the roads are dirty>>waiting for the rain so the dirt on the road washes away before you start.
feeling like the definition of health bcs i just had ashwagandha green tea with medicinal honey, while I was studying. i can feel my brain triple in size
