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@hellish-baby
The best way I’ve learned to change my mind or the way I do certain things, is to practice by doing it with things that don’t have a big emotional impact on me. When the stakes are low, the resistance is low but your mind is still getting trained none the less
When you take the time to understand why you’re doing something, you can evaluate if it’s something you want to keep doing, and if it aligns with the person you want to become, the life you want or the values you actually care about. This will help give you clarity to either continue with intention or let go without guilt. Remember that if you were okay with it, your brain wouldn’t keep circling back and questioning your choices. That resistance is your mind signaling that something doesn’t fully align with. Could be good, could be bad. But even if it’s good and not addressed, it can ultimately lead to causing a negative reaction. Take the time to understand yourself, your world starts with you
“This year taught me that my loneliness has more to do with myself than anyone else. The loneliest I will ever be is when I do not have the strength to love myself.”
— Marianna Paige
Qualities that predict long term success in a relationship
Emotional safety, feeling secure to be yourself
Consistency, reliable actions and follow through
Respect, especially during conflict
Conscientiousness, responsibility and discipline (highlighted by the Association for Psychological Science)
Support for growth, encouraging each other’s goals
Emotional stability, low reactivity and drama
Friendship, genuinely liking each other
Positive interactions, frequent kindness and appreciation
Remember that no one is perfect. We are all human and life will continue to happen to us and for us. The goal is peace, happiness, love etc. Do not think you need to heal or work on yourself to perfection. Do not think “healing” or working on yourself replaces living. Our quirks and experiences make us unique. If something isn't working for you, if there is an area in your life that you are not getting the results you want. Then those can be the things you choose to work on, for you
Empathy, compassion, and respect are things we show others because they are also experiencing life in their own way. But they are also things we must learn to extend to ourselves. Growth should come from care, not from the belief that you are somehow broken
You build your confidence by doing the things you promised yourself that you would do
Not every day has to count. Some days are for repairing, resting, mourning. You don't have to perform every day. Some days are for doing nothing. For sleeping all day or being on your phone. Relaxing is ok, allowed and encouraged. Do what you need to do.
isn’t it funny how once i stopped prioritising always feeling comfortable in the bigger sense of the word and became willing to stretch beyond the comfort zone, my immediate life actually became immensely more materially comfortable. more money, connections, better quality things and experiences, more leisure time, expanded creativity… it’s all there, waiting…
one thing i love about myself is that i always do things to make life easier for my future self even in the little things & it's always so lovely to be that future self and see that
btw what you consume shapes your perception. if you flood your mind with cynicism, chaos, and uninspired content, you dull your ability to see beauty. curating your inputs—art, literature, film, music, people—rewires your vision. you get to choose which version of life you experience...
btw curating a beautiful environment is about honouring yourself. when you choose to surround yourself with things that are well-made, thoughtfully designed, and meaningful, you affirm that your daily experience matters. investing in quality over convenience sends a subconscious message of self-worth that is completely foundational to building a better life.
upgrade your life by taking note of the objects you use most and slowly replace them with the most beautiful and high-quality versions of those things you can find.
the ability to see more beauty in the world is a skill. the more beauty you see, the more comes to you, the more you create yourself. so much of the disempowerment people feel is because they are trained to see the ugly and negative in everything. you have to unpick your mind from the lure of negativity and train yourself to find beauty. if you want a beautiful life, it starts with learning to find the beauty everywhere.
A womens true beauty lies in her aura
We are more than a pretty face or a perfect body. the beauty lies in how we treat others, the way we talk and how we walk this earth, how gracefully we act in certain situations and the way we think about life. Be kind, Be smart, Be humble and yet always keep your head high ladies. 💕
No one is watching you as much as you think they are. No one cares if you're biking alone, playing basketball by yourself, or sitting by a river with a blanket and a book. What actually matters is how those things make you feel. Do they bring you peace? Do they make you happy? That’s what counts. Not some random stranger’s opinion that won’t even last ten seconds. think again
girl, your competition isn’t other people
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
Sometimes happiness looks like staying at home, minding your business, telling people no and doing you.
