Hey I always wondered how you stay this motivated all the time ( ur page does give this image ) though I m sure you too have bad days but how you maintain this consistency
how i stay motivated βΉ π Λββββ
i am human so yes everyday isnβt the best but i try to find some good in each day and i pray, praying helps me get through my bad days.
my blog and my twitter for the most part is a positive and uplifting place because thatβs the kind of energy i give off and itβs the only kind of energy i want to surround me. if my page was giving off anything other than motivation, positivity or just a comforting place to be then i wouldnβt be running it because anything else wouldnβt make me happy.
when iβm not having the best day iβll get offline, thatβs what some people neglect to do, i think thatβs why thereβs so many mean people online, itβs because they donβt put their phones down and tend to themselves, they donβt take time away to heal and recharge and thatβs what i wish everyone would do from time to time, get off of social media and take care of themselves mentally.
the world we live in can be a horrible, depressing place sometimes so i try to make my life as pleasant and happy as i can make it. the same goes for my blog and other social media accounts and iβm not saying my life is perfect, nothings perfect so even when i have a bad day i pray, i think of my blessings, i journal, i cry, i watch comfort shows, i spend time with the people who love me and i try to romanticize every little thing.
thatβs the thing about life, you have to make it magical for yourself. the smallest things can make me happy, turn my whole day around, i could just get a glimpse of something or something can make me feel nostalgic and iβll hold on to that .. i appreciate that about myself. my advice for anyone reading this is to find those things, those things that can put a smile on your face or can warm your heart. those little things, things that donβt cost money, things you can find around you in your everyday life, that will really make a difference for you emotionally and mentally.
when i feel like iβm not motivated, i really sit down and think about what i want in life, or iβll talk to my bestfriend, someone who really understands me and will listen and give me advice ( thatβs why i have my asks open because i know everyone doesnβt have someone they can vent to without judgement or ask for advice) .. also if i feel like i lack motivation for specific things like for instance my personal style, iβll go on pinterest or if i lack motivation for working out or life motivation in general iβll watch a vlog on youtube or read quotes or read a book and it will give me so much motivation & inspiration and my next step is to journal (iβll write down goals and plan out things i want to get done and when i want to get them done) then apply it to my daily life.
i hope something i said can help keep you motivated at times that you need it most. sending love and good vibes, please accept <3
The older I get, the more I come to realize my biggest fear is just living a mediocre life where I am a slave to my anxiety and self doubt. It is so paralyzing and I know it is only I, that can give myself the opportunity to experience more. Nothing matters more than the chances you can give yourself every day to try again.
you have to get yourself out of bad places. you need to resist the temptation to let everything slip and become apathetic & cynical toward yourself and your life. you need to accept that it takes time to change and itβs ok to fall over as long as u get back up. every morning is a new start and things donβt have to be this way forever. you can heal and you can change.
a few years ago I sat down and did some deep reflecting. I made a list of things I needed to do to grow up. I knew that I was lacking in certain areas and despite being over 18, I wasn't quite ready to claim the title of "adult". so rather than sit there and believe that I'm just a little uwu who is bad at aDuLtInG, I fixed it. some of it was simple things like finally getting certain appointments or documents I had been putting off. some were internal things like working on aspects of my personality and habits. some were skill based involving work, finances, and housing/cars. in 6 months time, I had matured significantly more than some of my peers who were older than me. as the years have passed, I look back at those same peers who are still stunted in the same place or worse: have accepted defeat and hit the realization that they don't measure up for their age and they just retreat into a hole that will take a lot of work to climb out of. sometimes growing up doesn't just happen while you sleep or when you hit a magic age. but it can be jumpstarted on your own accord with self reflection and daily actions. I think many of you really need to get to work on that
Most people's twenties are spent being upset at how other people around them think and feel and it takes like the whole decade to realize you can't control it, shouldn't want to, wouldn't get what you wanted if you could, and that actually maybe get over yourself and then life starts to get really good around there
as a girl who takes her hygeine super seriously and spends her free time pampering herself, here's my hygeine routine as of right now including products and how i use them...π¬π
IN SHOWER ;
i use a really yummy vanilla bodywash in the shower that i bought from marshalls, it has argan oil in it which is really good for deeply moisturizing my skin, and improving the elasticity of my skin.
on days when im double cleansing i like to use the panoxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide wash. if ur a girlie who struggles with body acne i highly recommend this. i used to struggle with it a lot and this is what worked really well for me. i leave it on for 1-2 minutes before washing it off.
some other bodywashes that i love to use include the kwailnara strawberry milk body wash + lotion, i get that from tj maxx and i use it when im in the mood to smell like strawberries and cream. i also love the glycolic acid naturium body wash, it's SUPER good.
OUT OF THE SHOWER ;
on STILL WET SKIN i apply my vanilla cream body oil from sweetheart bodycare. i apply this on wet skin so that it locks in the moisture, then i go in with my palmer's shea butter body lotion. this is LITERALLY the hack if u want soft skin, apply ur lotions onto wet skin.
BEFORE MY SHOWER ;
i love dry brushing because it removes dead skin cells and improves circulation... but mostly bcuz it just makes me super super soft. it also improves cellulite. also sometimes i do more extra before shower routines but that depends on the day honestly, currently here's the program.
MY WEEKLY PROGRAM ;
mondays - i use my coffee scrub to exfoliate my skin. coffee is so good for tightening the skin and keeping it plump + elastic. and then i do my panoxyl wash before going in with my reg body wash, just to start off my week EXTRA squeaky.
tuesdays - i use a glycolic acid toner on my skin AFTER my showers, i just find that it leaves me so SOFT and it's a way for me to kind of treat my skin. i also use a body oil on my body specifically for cellulite and stretch marks (vitamin E oil). i also use an undereye mask that has retinol in it and i use teeth whitening strips (i love the guru nanda ones) i got a 32 pack for like $16 at marshalls.
and then my bodycare is pretty consistent it's like one day panoxyl deep clean and the other glycolic acid. but here are some other things i do for my hygeine during the week.
wednesdays - i like to do the aztec clay mask on my face but also on my underarms about 2x a week. typically to keep my underarms bright i use the esponja sabon soap, i honestly use that to treat hyperpigmentation anywhere on my body (underarms, knees, elbows, π±) but on my underarms is rly good. and i also use glycolic acid under my arms as well but i find that the aztec clay mask RLY helps. i also use it for my skin cuz its just so amazing and awesome and helps w your pores.
thursdays - i love to do pre-shampoo oiling on my hair with some biotin/castor oil. i just take some, rub it on my hands until its coated from my finger tips to the bottom of my palms, then gently comb my fingers through my hair starting and jaw length and going down. i also use my FINO hair mask in the shower and im loving the dove shampoo and conditioner bcuz it makes my hair SO soft and smell SO good.
fridays - again with an exfoliating scrub in the shower and a good sheet mask. something to hydrate my skin and keep it juicy and PLUMP. i like to use sheet masks after the aztec clay mask bcuz it kinda makes ur skin a little bit dry so the sheet mask restores that moisture.
SKINCARE ;
i use the cetaphil gentle cleansing wash, this wash is SO solid and im literally loving it so much. i also use the cetaphil moisturizer, and i use the beauty of josen sunscreen it's literally my holy grail. i use niacinamide serum in the morning + night bcuz my skin can handle it and that's all i rly do. sometimes if i wanna exfoliate i'll use the ordinary chemical exfoliator which i'll typically do 1x a week if i REMEMBER.
FOR MY FEET ;
now for my feet every evening in my shower i EXFOLIATE my heels and i slug my feet every other night. i also get regular pedicures to keep my feet super pretty and princessy. also as an athlete i'm rly careful to dry in between every single toe and crevice bcuz athlete's foot is NOT pretty. french tips are my GO-tos but sometimes i like to switch it up and get pink/white.
THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER ;
clean your ears + belly button. i like to just take a cotton pad and some micellar water and clean behind my ears. but for my belly button i just use a q-tip dipped in some water bcuz it's a bit sensitive.
now for often i shower, i LIKE to shower two times a day but sometimes im too busy or that just doesn't happen and when that happens i shower once a day. i don't judge anyone who showers once a day or 2-3 times a day, it's literally what works for you. i think as long as u shower once a day you should be okay but i aim for 2.
MY ORAL HYGEINE ;
teeth whitening strips once a week SPECIFICALLY the guru nanda ones. i only use those because the crest ones always make my teeth feel SO sensitive and almost leaves my mouth feeling chemical. with guru nanda i never experience any of that which is why it's my go to, it's also SUPER effective. i oil pull with raw coconut oil once a week, usually on mondays. i brush my teeth and floss twice a day, i also tongue scrape twice a day. i use the therabreath mouthwash everyday twice a day as well.
FOR MY KITTY ;
i bought this electric shaver from tiktok shop and ever since i've been using it, it's been SO easy to keep up with myself without having to deal with razor bumps or nicks, and i never cut myself! usually i always wash with a little bit of water but after going through my period i like to use the equate feminine wash bcuz it has no scent at all and it leaves me feeling squeaky. that's the only time i ever really use feminine wash though because i feel clean using just water.
ON A MONTHLY BASIS ;
every other sunday is my maintenance day where i do my SUPERR over the top beauty regimen. which consists of.
apply hair mask to ur hair
micellar water/toner pads on ur skin
cleanser
clay mask
brush teeth with a bit of baking soda to whiten
floss and use mouthwash
ordinary red chemical serum on under arms to lighten
dry brush elbows
wash hair
wash body with body wash
full body scrub with sugar scrub
eye mask and sheet mask
oil and brush hair
remove sheet mask and squeeze the excess on ur neck and chest
now on the last day of every month i do a morrocan bath. i bought the materials online and ever since i've started doing that it's absolutely changed the game for my bodycare, it is time consuming but the feeling of cleanliness afterwards is literally unmatched.
HAIRCARE ;
i use the FINO hair mask every single time i wash my hair, it helps with damage and it also makes your hair smell so so GOOD. i always shampoo twice and i have a little scalp massager. i imagine my scalp and my hair being sectioned off into 8 sections and in those 8 sections i use my scalp massager 8 times. like i literally count to 8. this stimulates growth and makes sure im rly getting in thereee. i also emulsify my shampoo with a little foam maker.
i let my conditioner sit a little bit while im washing my body and before leaving the shower i rinse my hair + body in some cold water for like ten seconds. i already talked about my pre-shampoo oiling routine and how to do it above. sometimes i make my own hair masks based on my hair concerns, anyone can do it with some research and household ingredients and the masks work amazing.
i know that this might seem like a lot, but for me it's TOTALLY do-able. taking care of myself is literally my hobby and going that extra mile for myself satisfies me SO much...π¬π
Thinking you have to struggle for everything is a scarcity mindset you guys. Not everything valuable requires suffering. Not every relationship needs to be hard. Not every goal has to drain you. This is not the way itβs supposed to be. Growth can be challenging, yes, but it doesnβt need to feel like constant pain. When something is aligned, it still asks something of you, but it also gives back. Ease isnβt laziness. Sometimes itβs a sign youβre finally choosing correctly. Sometimes ease is the upgrade. Ease is healthy!! You deserve to live in ease!!!
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