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ㅤㅤ𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 / 𝓼𝗎𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌, 𝓱𝖾𝗋𝗆𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝒷𝗂𝗅𝗅𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗂𝗌 𝗐𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖨 𝗅𝗂𝗄𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗋 — 𝑀𝑖𝑥 𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎, 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑎𝑠, 𝑚𝑦 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑗𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑠, 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑝𝑙𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑒, 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑, 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑠𝑤𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡, 𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑒, 𝑤𝑒'𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑦-𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒-𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒, '𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑜 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑛-𝑛-𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒-𝑏𝑦.

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Passion Project Tips for Students:

If there's anything that will benefit you for your ivy league, it's a passion project. Passion projects is an extracurricular task based on your passions. It can better your chances of getting into a good uni and can showcase how passionate you are about your passions. These could be anything, it could be a business club, it could be a social development goal, it could literally be anything.

The first thing you have to do is find your why. What do you like doing? Why do you like doing it? What's something you love but haven't tried? What's something you never considered? Once you pinpoint what you're looking for, you'll be able to choose your passion project.

Next, choose one of your interests and then research. Look around for possible clubs. Don't just google but go on social media and find options — that's where a lot of passion projects for students are advertised.

After that, apply for them and document your progress. Ivy leagues love recommendation videos where you can show them what you're made of. What brought you here and what motivated you to do this. The more you document the better.

It might be a little overwhelming at first but plan your time to be able to accommodate your future. In addition, I have a few recommendations that I would definitely recommend.

Now, most of these come at no cost which is why I am targeting it to individuals between the ages of 13-18.

The Launch Club: A club founded for business minded teenagers by a teenager with a passion for business. The club shares business ideas and creates projects based on the business choice in each term. It is also open to anyone across the World. I am also a functioning member of the club, and it truly benefits a business mind. There are activities and freedom for business creativity which is why it's my first recommendation. If you're interested, fill out this form and more information will be communicated to you.

SDG Challenges (.org): This is a verified challenge that is created for students to choose 1 out of the 17 goals and join a team to write an essay based on their topic. The challenge lasts 100 days, and more information will be communicated once you apply. You can join at any time and find a team at any time as well. Here is the link!

Penn SAS Summer Program: This is a summer program where students can learn about subjects they are interested in. It's like a course that you can take, however, it is paid and there is a lot of information that must be provided.

That's about it from me! I'm apart of some of these clubs and I am looking forward to meeting all of you! However, please note that if you would like to join, it would be best to be between the ages of 13-18.

xx, Good Girl Guides (GGG)

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Finding Yourself 2026 : Building a Steady Portfolio

Good Girl Advice Chapter one (Your digital older sister)

The common adolescent innocence is to wait until the age of 13 to finally get to experience everything you'd seen in movies — going out with friends alone, getting a boyfriend, getting your nails done, wearing makeup and following trends that never seem to stop happening. Which is a very cannon childhood event, however, along with that, there's more to life that just that.

At 11, after figuring out that I wanted to go to a prestigious university without knowing where they were located and how I was going to get there, I did absolutely nothing in my power to figure out how I could reach my goal. But now that I've grown up, I've realised the importance of putting action to the goal.

The last thing you need is to be a junior, watching Harvard and Brown acceptance portfolio videos and realizing that the years you spent flirting with boys on Discord, following trends and binging booktok were utterly useless as much as the experience is equally as important to having a good portfolio.

So, here's my advice to building a portfolio from a young age.

Step one: Start Immediately

Even if you're a senior and you're graduating at the end of this year or if you just ended middle school, it's never too late to start building a steady portfolio.

The common misconception is that once you've hit a certain age, building a portfolio isn't going to be as useful since you didn't do it earlier, but the truth is, it's never too late to start. The important thing to note, is to start immediately. Immediate action is always rewarded, so ensuring that you know how much time you have to begin and starting anyway is super important.

Step two: Choose your hobbies

Think recreationally. I don't mean just any hobby like writing smut on Wattpad or scrolling through Pinterest. I mean hobbies that are genuinely commendable and useful for a portfolio. The point of this, is to make yourself look like a well-rounded, educated individual who has given back to others for example or shared a passion for their talents with others. Here are a few examples of what you could choose to do.

Art - Whether it be drawing, webtoon making, writing (let's keep it PG) or musical arts like dancing or singing, art of all forms is super important to show that you are a creative and bright individual who offers new and innovative ideas that you share through your passion for art in all forms.

Fashion - This sort of falls under art, but this is a separate section as it boosts creativity and understanding in different trends, patterns and materials which shows how much understanding you have in the aspect of being aware of the things around you but not allowing that to consume you.

Giving back to the community - I wouldn't really count this as a hobby, but more of a talent. This showcases your passion for people and how much you care for others. Volunteer at non-profit organisations to show how much you care about the community.

Passion projects - This is something that you'll most probably find me doing a lot more often. Passion projects are basically projects that allow you to build your portfolio by sharing your talents and passion that can grow and develop your skill.

Learning languages - This shows how well rounded you are and how much time you've invested into your brain. This also serves a booster for internships as it you can communicate with international customers who may need guidance.

Playing a sport - This hobby can show how well rounded you are how you remain fit and athletic despite a busy schedule. This doesn't mean that you need to be particularly skinny or anything, I just mean that participating in a sport can boost your acceptance points.

Step three: Build relationships

I don't mean just any relationships; I mean showcase how you share that love and growth inside as well as outside. It would be effective to include videos or testimonials of friends and family sharing their experience of you and note the common traits that show up in each of their testimonials to include them in your portfolio. Basically, show that what you do outside isn't just because you want to get accepted into a good university or job, but that it was instilled in you from your home and close relationships.

Your relationships are also a good place to show where you got your inspiration for your passion from. Like for example if you enjoy dancing or psychology, you could mention that your love for them stemmed from your friends or family. This shows how it built in you and how much it means to you.

Step four: Don't overshare

Sharing too much personal information is an immediate no-no when it comes to a portfolio. Share your relationships, yes, but don't share every single part of your life, because nobody would really want to read that much when considering you since they are not considering your relationship, they're considering you as a person and the talents you carry.

A common mistake would be sharing too much about the person who influenced you. "This person did this when they were three years old so when I was five years old, I decided that I wanted to be just like them blah blah blah". This should not be the information in your portfolio video or portfolio in general. Share as little as possible about them but just enough to show that they were what influenced why you are the way you are.

Step five: Share your future

Your goals, whether short term, mid-term or long term are what can motivate your portfolio, basically showing that what you're doing is for your future. Showcase that what you do is beneficial for your future and for the future of the world. Show that through you, things could change or that there would be an overall benefit in your skills.

Step six: Don't stop

Building a portfolio is a never-ending task that shouldn't feel like a chore. Don't do it because you have to but do it thinking of it as a way to share who you are and what shaped you into the person you are today. Keep growing and learning for the sole purpose of your interests. Don't do things that don't interest you that you have no passion about just because, but be sure to highlight things you actually like to do.

Don't make the portfolio something that becomes mundane, but feel free to include aspects such as your love for reading, or indulging in shows that show that as much as you remain intellectual, you have a way to unwind from all of your responsibilities.

Lastly, I would recommend that you start as early as possible. Start at 3 even if you have to. If you have children, start building their portfolio now. If you're in elementary or middle school, invest in your future by taking the step to participate in your passions or try new hobbies. Don't end up like me in junior year, stressing out about how I can grow my portfolio in a year.

I love you all so so much and wish you all the best with building your portfolio and finding yourself in 2026. Don't forget to send an ask about any questions, queries or things you would like me to cover in the future and feel free to follow my pinterest @/guidedbylia for more magazine previews, quizzes and videos!

See you all very, very soon.

xx, GGG.

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What zodiac sign are you?

gemini :)

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an announcement ♡

hiii, this will probably be the last post for the year, but i promise to be back next year with hopefully more advice and content! i just wanted to update everyone on the magazine and future plans i have for this blog >3

firstly, the first edition of the digital magazine is available now for $5 dollars! i made some edits on the price range because i personally thought that $10 was a little too pricey!

secondly, i uploaded a day by day digital journal where you can write up to 3 lines a day everyday until the end of next year. it is also applicable for reuse in upcoming years!

next, i'd really appreciate more feedback on my writing, as in what you would like me to cover next and what you would like to hear more from me! if you would like me to write anything specific, you can just send an ask and i'll give you advice accordingly! think of me as your internet older sister and feel free to ask me about anything regarding feminine health, health in general, hygiene tips, psychology, studying, self-development, insecurity and confidence and navigating life in general. i'm always available and eager to answer any sorts of questions you guys may have!

lastly, thank you so much for all the support and the lovely messages i've received throughout this entire year. i'm looking forward to meeting all of you in this new upcoming year as we blossom into better versions of ourselves. don't forget to follow my pinterest @/guidedbylia for more updates on upcoming magazines and mini life advice. i wish each and every one of you a happy new year and i love you all so so much!

lia (GGG) 2025

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2026 is her year

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an announcement ♡

super thrilled to announce, that the first issue of the Guided by Lia Magazine has been uploaded! the digital version can be found through clicking on this link and the physical version will be available soon also. thank you very much for your patience and i'm so excited to create more magazine memories with all of you!

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A Good Girl's Guide to Manipulating Your Mind

Look, I've been a master manipulator since I was a kid. I have emetophobia, which isn't very helpful when you live with a sister that has a weak stomach. I haven't done what people with emetophobia are afraid of in 8 years even when I really thought I was going to. But you know why I didn't? I told my mind that I couldn't.

Moreso, I made my mind not do it.

Simply telling your mind something once every 2 weeks won't work as efficiently as constantly reenforcing the idea. For example, when I felt that I was going to do that thing that people that have emetophobia are afraid of, I constantly told my mind: "You're incapable of doing that", "You can't do that" "You physically cannot do that", "You don't feel like doing that" etc.

The more I reenforced, the more I didn't feel the urge. This is why words are so powerful. Be careful what you say to yourself and to others, because in one way or another, it'll end up manifesting in your life.

So, on a lighter note, what am I telling you to do?

I'm telling you to have a set of things you say to yourself consistently. Not like the ritual of affirmations, but more like the reality you're calling into your life. For example, if you want to get better in school and increase your confidence in education, when you make a mistake, or feel a little discouraged, say this to yourself: "You're so smart." "I can't believe I'm this smart." "I get everything I want" "I'm so good at this" "I'm the top achiever." "I'm so talented at ____" Keep saying it and you'll trick your mind into believing it because it doesn't know any better and only believes what you say or keep reinforcing.

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A Good Girl's Guide to having a Strong Mentality

A strong mentality is so important. Once you change your mentality, you can change the way you live. This became so real to me a few minutes ago where I was feeling under the weather, sniffing, lip gloss gone and procrastinating studying for finals or working. On top of that, it’s my least favourite cloudy weather, my head was hurting, and I felt like my meant to be cute outfit turned into sweats.

Until I decided no. No, I’m not going to sit here like a sick dog, sniffing and feeling like trash when I have a whole Friday ahead of me. Like it’s the end of the week, I’ve waited so long for this and I’m not enjoying it because what? I forgot to take my turmeric shot in the morning and now my allergies are acting up? No. So I got up, decided that I’m going to blow my nose, fix my lip gloss, change my outfit and go back to feeling cute and perky, because why? I am a woman and I’m not going to allow anything else to make me feel less than that and most importantly, I’m Lia. I don’t get pushed around by a snotty nose and bad outfit choices.

Make that choice today that you are you and nothing is going to change the way you desire to live and watch how everything in your life falls into place.

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How to Actually Feel Like a Teenager

For children with overgrown babies as parents, teenage years are more of premature adulthood unlike the image they paint of "wild, free and careless teens". It sucks.

In case you're curious on the symptoms of a teen who's a premature adult, here are some examples:

Impossible to actually let loose.

Seemingly "stuck-up" because they are more picky choosy.

Hates wasting time on things/people who won't be a consistent figure in life.

Feels that doing things that usual teenagers do (sneak out, party, date etc.) is unnecessary.

Doesn't allow themselves to stumble or let loose.

Holds self at high regard and acts too mature to really fit in with everyone else.

Peers are their less likely company.

Prefers people older than them rather than people who are younger because it feels like the lousy mistakes and complaints they have are no match for their experiences.

If you find yourself connecting with at least 5+ of those, then surprise! You're a premature adult who's mentally middle aged!

As much as I'm making jokes about this, it's actually very serious. It's equally as important for teenagers to live out their teenage years than for babies to make the most of their incapability to do anything without help.

Letting loose, making mistakes and experiencing is what you're supposed to be doing as teenager, which is why it's always such a big thing. This doesn't mean that you should bang your head repeatedly against the same wall, but it means that you should allow yourself to feel more comfortable and feel the emotions you should be feeling at such a young age.

Now, below is a step-by-step guide on actually feeling like a teenager, because it should be known by now that feeling like a teenager shouldn't be an occasional thing when you speed a little on the road:

Allow yourself to make mistakes

The first and most important rule to teenager-ing is to literally let loose. Growing up in a house where every move you make is either scrutinized or judged, letting loose is relatively difficult, especially since your parents are the ones who are letting loose more than you, which makes it difficult because you can't have a house full of immaturity. But allowing yourself to make mistakes isn't losing that maturity, but it's refining it into something better and less dominant at this stage. Save the dominance for later and live in the now. If you feel like you'd rather go on a joyride than sit at home, do it. If you feel like you want to date or experience romance, do it. But just ask yourself if you're ready to commit to the consequences. Here's a simple list you could ask yourself before doing something you wouldn't usually do:

Will this get me killed/grounded? Will this ruin my personal reputation? Will this get me into prison? Will this hinder my goals and aspirations? Does this align with me as an individual? Am I doing this out of rebellion or am I doing it because I want to?

Allow yourself to experience

This doesn't mean to go crazy and do drugs or something but take the step to let yourself experience something you wouldn't do usually. For example, if you haven't dated anyone before, try it out. Not every negative feeling should be avoided. The heartbreaks, the tears, the ups and downs, the fears, the future, the hope; feel it all. Which connects with the next with the next point.

Allow yourself to feel

Like really feel. Feel everything. As premature adults, we have a tendency of trying to drown out both negative and good feels under a mask, which paints the image of an under control, seemingly put together individual. Which is okay only if you're doing it right and not drowning out your emotions. Do what you want. Actually feel the pain. Actually feel the regret. Actually feel the tension. Actually feel the curiosity.

And verbalize your feelings too! When you want something, don't think too much and just say it. Don't hold back on what you want to do for the good of others and be a little selfish for once.

Allow yourself to question

Why are you like this? What's stopping you from embracing your pre-adulthood? Once you've figured out the answers to that, that's when you'll truly allow yourself to be free enough to experience and explore.

I've actually had this in my drafts since September, which shows how busy I am! The magazine has been taking loads of my time, but I am super proud to announce that I'm about 60-pages in and writing the 3rd to last chapter!

And, in case you were wondering, this edition's theme is all things self-development improvement, including fun quizzes and personality tests as well as advice I've learned over the years. So, I hope you're as excited as I am for this because I can't wait to release it!

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As always, it was lovely having you here and remember: Be a good girl.

-GGG.

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a little spoiler ♡

literally just remembered that I have a confidence workbook that I'm working on, so stay tuned for that too my loves ! andd also a little sneak peak of the fashion section of the new mag >3

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Before someone chooses you, you need to choose yourself. Every. Single. Day. Consciously make that decision that you are worthy of being chosen and choose you.

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