self care, wellness, beauty

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I really wish people would stop glamorizing/normalizing lip picking. For us chronic lip pickers (and hair pickers too <3), it's truly an addiction and it causes a great deal of pain/stress/embarrassment.

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summer 2026 is gonna be morning walks, brown sugar iced coffees, road trips to the beach, revamping your wardrobe, making new friends, picnics, watching movie marathons, natural makeup, after sun lotion, reading new books, taking in baseball games, stretching regiments, studying languages, picking up hobbies, staying on track with your goals, board game nights, adjusting routines, embracing the weather, cozy gaming, and yummy perfumes

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summer skincare and bodycare tips

In case you get sunburnt or tanned

Choose your sunscreens early. Before the weather gets super warm and the UV index starts getting really high. Do your research and find out which sunscreens don't leave a white cast. If you wanna get one and use it for both the face and body and your skin can tolerate it, go ahead. Personally, I'm gonna use two separate cuz the body one I want has shimmer...Anyway, figure out whatever you're gonna use now so you're not scrambling when the sun gets crazy. I already got a tan and burnt my ears.. Use hydrating and healing skincare. The skincare you use after being in the sun is really important. Yes, exfoliating agents and retinol can help with cellular turnover, but that's not what you want after the sun. Have a hydrating toner or serum, a healing ointment such as vaseline, aquaphor, or cerave, and aloe vera ready to go. Be diligent with your skincare routine and take good care of your skin if you are going to be outside a lot this summer.

General skin tips

Use body lotion. I know a lot of people like to only use body oil during the summer because it's hot and oil is amazing and moisturizing and all but it doesn't have the same ingredients that lotions have for repairing the skin, such as ceramides, vitamins, humectants, etc. Spring and summer is an important time to nourish the skin since it will be facing a lot of sun, water, and wind. It's just as important to hydrate your skin in the summer as the winter. You may find that tans fade and burns heal faster when you moisturize well. Remember that no amount of tanning is healthy and is always sun damage. If you're going to use oil, use it at night and with a body lotion. Exfoliate sparingly. It can be tempting to scrub away to get the perfect skin for summer, but bearing the sun in mind, avoid exfoliating if you are planning to be out in the sun in the following 24 hours or so and avoid exfoliating immediately after prolonged sun exposure as it can irritate the skin.

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tips for summer seasonal depression/anxiety

I'd like to share my personal tips with you all as someone who deals with more depression and anxiety during the spring and summertime as the days get longer. I myself get restless in the hours that the sun is going down and it really freaks me out when I'm trying to unwind and finish my day and the freakin sun isn't down yet like wdym-

If you get anxious/depressed/uncomfortable while the sun is going down

Close the blinds/curtains. There's nothing wrong with it. As soon as the sun gets to a point you don't like, you are free to block it out if that's what makes you feel better. Bonus points if press stuff against the curtains (that's what I do). Get into cozy mode as soon as possible. Assuming you are home, or whenever you get home, block the sunlight, take a shower and get into comfy pajamas, light a candle, turn on some fairy lights, bring out the blankets, make dinner, etc. Whatever you have to do to feel comfy cozy, this is the time. Forget about daylight hours and act as though it's completely nighttime and start unwinding.

If the sticky summer heat is getting to you

Manage the temperature in your home/office if you can. By thermostat, a large fan in the room, a mini fan on the desk, whatever works for you. Use lighter, thinner fabrics. Adjust your sleeping wardrobe and bedding if necessary to keep you from waking from the heat or sweltering all day at school/work. Coordinate any exercise or outside time during the cooler parts of the day. Not only will this make your activities more bearable, but moderate exercise will likely help you to sleep better. Stay hydrated. Ice water is amazing. Have some electrolytes or gatorade on hand just in case and you can carry some with you when you go out.

If the day feels too long

Break it up into parts. You can see half the day as one day and the other half as a separate day. If you can, allow yourself some time in between to take a breather, rest if you're able to, do something to take your mind off of work/school. Figure out what will make the rest of the day more bearable. Food? Water? Sitting/lying down time? If you are not able to do this because of your schedule, schedule some down time/recharge time after you get off before you tackle any other to-dos. You may find that this conveniently lines up with when the sun is starting to go down, so two birds one stone?... Have a set routine for when you are ready to unwind. Like I mentioned before, cozy mode has to come on right away. Plan ahead exactly what you're going to do when you come home/when you're ready to unwind. It gives you something to look forward to and provides an approximate time and a predictable process for when you can essentially let go of the long, stressful day. This is can alleviate some of the stress and sunset anxiety.

General tips

Manage seasonal allergies. Allergies can contribute to feeling fatigued and overall irritable. I personally take allergy relief, but use whatever floats your boat. Give your eyes a rest. Take it easy with the screens. More daylight hours means your eyes can be straining to see in the bright light for longer, which can be a problem if you already stare at screens all day. Take a break and rest your eyes sometimes, they're important. Give yourself time to wake up. You don't have to open the curtains right away or even all the way. Sometimes sunlight can be too much first thing in the morning, so just ease into it. Drink your morning coffee in your cold, dark kitchen.

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practical bedtime routine for self-care and wellness

things to incorporate into your bedtime routine for your sleep and mental/physical health.

simplify your shower routine. i know everyone talks about the "everything shower" and all but nobody does that every day so don't feel pressured to invest in a crazy amount of products. self-care does not mean more is more, self-care is the love that you put into yourself and the things you do. buy what you need, one at a time, and streamline your routine. take out everything before you shower and have it ready for when you come out. take your time doing whatever skincare, lotion, etc. really massage your body. you don't have to rush. it will relax you and help you enjoy your products more! sometimes, having a complicated routine makes showering feel more like a chore than self-care. set specific, separate days for washing hair, shaving, exfoliating, etc. bonus tip: floss before you shower and brush in the shower to make it easier. do a stretching routine. specifically stretching, doesn't have to be yoga or pilates or anything. i highly recommend this video, since it targets muscles that tend to be tight in people who are sedentary/don't get enough activity. 1-2 times a day will do wonders and helps a lot to relax before you sleep + allows for some mindfulness time. stretch/massage tense muscles. on the topic of stretching, make sure to target any muscles with knots such as trapezius and rhomboid muscles, neck, etc. not only does it help any tension (especially if you have anxiety), massaging your neck and shoulders will make you sleepy! prepare your space properly. fluff your pillow(s). arrange your sheets/blankets/comforter how you like. adjust the lighting or no lighting. control the temperature. wear comfortable clothes. make sure everything is to your liking because little things like that will affect your sleep. choose media wisely. i recommend at least sleeping without your phone. if you tend to watch video before bed, use a laptop or ipad if you have one instead of your phone. if you must fall asleep to something, i'll give you three options. 1) a long-form video with soft music or ambient sounds (2+ hours or up to 12 hours if you want) or 2) an asmr video (40+ min) or 3) for those who like a tv show, a 24/7 livestream of a certain show or a full episode compilation (these are popular on youtube) played at a low volume. whatever you choose, make sure it's something long that you don't have to touch. no fiddling around trying to find another video because that's going to keep you from sleeping. just let it play. if you choose a video over a livestream, make sure your device is set to turn off after a certain amount of time so the screen doesn't stay on after you've fallen asleep. youtube recommendations: asmr pommo, runa asmr, latte asmr, dr gabriele does asmr, muffled rain sounds, kingdom hearts destiny islands ambience, kingdom hearts sora's bedroom ambience, sleep/bath time music, mickey and friends girls' night in lofi (10 hrs), kingdom hearts traverse town lofi (10 hrs), indoora world - the cottage library, strawberry patch asmr stay hydrated and don't go to bed hungry. you might not realize it, but being dehydrated can and will affect your sleep, so make sure you are hydrated throughout the day (don't drink a bunch of water right before bed) and eat dinner/dessert/snack/whatever a couple hours before you sleep, or whenever makes you feel comfortable.

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ways to make your bedroom feel more cozy and safe

❤ tuck a blanket underneath your bedroom door to block help any light/sound and prevent it from opening easily ❤ use or DIY felt pads to go on the door or in the door frame to prevent the door from slamming ❤ keep a soft, plush blanket on or near your bed ❤ sleep with a nightlight or two ❤ spray a fabric freshener on your bedding and pillows, especially if it's lavender, to make your bed more comfortable ❤ keep a spare set of comfortable clothes out so you can change or get dressed quickly ❤ make a small basket of comfort items to keep near your bed (anything with a specific scent, texture, taste, etc.) ❤ keep some spare healthy snacks and water so you don't starve ❤ put up a 'safety zone' sign on the wall (silly I know, but it might help)

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emergency care package ideas

ideas for things to keep in your bedroom or anywhere else for when you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, etc. or to give to someone else.

hot (or cold) water pack for tight muscles and tired eyes

fabric freshener spray for a comforting scent in bed on nights you can't sleep well or to freshen up

baby lotion and scented candle for calming scents and tactile/olfactory sensations

vicks vapor stick for a refreshing scent to take you out of your head

lanolips lip balm for dry, uncomfy lips

a plush animal or blanket for comfort

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bizarre memories i have from 2016-2019

/ reading the absolute craziest stories on the inkitt app but i always imagined the love interest as this random guy from french class that i didn't even care about

/ making up an elaborate plan to escape school on the last day until covid happened plus i had an exam that day anyway

/ trying to teach myself how to swim so i could be in the 2020 olympics (i did learn the backstroke!)

/ giving my favorite anime characters completely different names

/ having a massive crush on a rando at school and writing down what he wore everyday and how much he looked at me. proceeded to cry in public because he talked to a girl

/ obsessing over navel piercings and saving pictures of navel rings despite not having a navel piercing myself simply because i found them attractive

/ wearing a lace bralette under my hoodie to school and hoping one of my crushes would somehow see underneath??

/ getting over a school crush with two very specific country songs

/ realizing i had feelings for my friend and trying to confess to her only for her to respond with a series of emoticons that even the internet could not explain to me (this happened to be right after listening to sweater weather on repeat)

/ making another elaborate, multi-step plan to get revenge on a girl who scared me in a bathroom during gym and then forgetting what it was

/ developing an interest in recreational pole dancing that still lingers deep down inside me to this day

/ having a massive summer crush on my neighbor who literally never spoke to me for like 2 months

/ wanting to skip a grade and rebrand myself with an androgynous haircut and clothes to be attractive to everybody and hoping this would allow me to stand up the guy who occasionally bullied me (it didn't happen)

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can I just say!! what happened to the fucking lace bralette movement from like 2015-2016. can we pls pls pls bring it back!!

i'm talking no padding. no lining, no wire. it was a movement. it was a phenomenon. i used to read articles from women talking about how they were completely switching to lace bralettes because they were so freeing.

and the fashion!! people used to walk around with their lace bralettes out for fashion! not peakaboo lace over the top of a cami. THEY WERE FULLY OUT. in every type of tank top you could imagine. especially the thin, oversized ones.

this shit had me in a chokehold. they were everywhere. justice was selling lace bralettes and i convinced my mom to get me one. i was feeling myself under my hoodies at school at like 12 years old. i continued buying lace bralettes for years because of what i saw in 2016.

whenever people talk about older fashion styles, i never ever ever see anyone talk about the lace bralettes!! before people were walking in sports bras and stuff, they were walking around in lace bralettes HELLOO-

it was MEANT to be shown on top of being comfortable because it's pretty and flattering!! <33333

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self care routine ideas

self care routines don't have to just be skincare and showering (although they might be involved). here are some ideas to brainstorm ways to care for yourself that you can adjust according to your schedules and your needs <33

post-exercise routine - i use the one i wrote for "getting home late and not being able to sleep" because i get exercise insomnia routine to relax/destress for when you come home from school or work laying out your clothes, skincare, etc - for when you shower, for the next day, for exercise . . . setting things up for yourself in general - medication, food, things for school or work, etc cozy winding down routine for the evening - grabbing a blanket, drinking a hot drink, dimming the lights, reading planning when you are going to do work throughout the week routines for in between activities - maybe you get home and have to go back out, things just go smoother when you have it planned

bonus idea:

if you don't usually have the time to go through your whole routine and you cannot plan to take time for yourself, if you have a little time, just do one extra thing for yourself. do one thing for your skin you don't normally, spray one spray of perfume or mist, drink a little water, grab an extra snack. just do one extra thing for yourself. maybe you can't exercise, just stretch a little bit, just stand up and walk around.

self care is a mindset. aim to consistently do things to take care of yourself. consider your schedule and what you can fit in. for example, there's a time in the week when i would love to have a nice, refreshing shower and butter up, but because of my schedule, i can't do everything i want to do. so to feel like i am still in control and caring for myself, i just do one or two things, like use a nice body wash, maybe lotion and perfume. just to make myself feel better throughout the day even though i am busy.

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beachy/tropical scented products <3

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demon slayer house of wisteria inspired bedtime routine!

for when you are tired and need refreshing~

1) before you get in the shower, lay out clean, fresh clothes: undies, a robe or pajama set, socks if you want. also lay out any skincare, body lotion, deodorant, perfume to make yourself feel fresh! 2) get in the shower and scrub a dub with a bar soap. make sure to wash your navel, ears, neck, and between your toes! wash your face in there too! 3) do your after shower routine that you laid out 4) have a hot and fulfilling meal. if you want you can keep foods that are easy to make or premade meals for this purpose! when you get home, you can even make this first thing so it's ready when you get out of the shower. 5) brush your teeth :) 6) do some light stretching to relax and go to sleep <3

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bedtime routine for people who get home late and can't fall asleep

if you are like me and your sleep schedule is sensitive, try this routine that has been helping me relax and fall asleep 💤💤

1) get home and immediately shower, remove makeup, wash face in the shower. while you are in the shower, say relaxing affirmations to yourself and take deep breaths ex: i am calm, i'm home, i am relaxed, i'm winding down for the night, i'm getting ready to sleep, the day is over, etc. 2) after the shower, sit down somewhere (i sit at my desk), do your skincare, body lotion, perfume, lip moisturizer. you can keep saying affirmations if you want. this is also my time to watch a youtube video for a little bit :D 3) drink water and get something to eat 4) brush your teeth 5) do some kind of stretching/gentle movement/mobility exercises (i like this one). do this in a gentle, relaxing way, don't push yourself. 6) if you have time, do some reading to relax even more. 7) time to sleep! don't look at your phone but you can put on some light noise or asmr if you like. keep the volume low tho. 8) if you wake up at night or too early, move around a little/turn over and go back to sleep, don't look at your phone!

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pov: you find ways to take care of yourself that are not just aesthetically pleasing

keeping track of your health concerns, conditions, blood tests, etc

managing your diet to include the things you need for your body and lifestyle

attempting to get 8+ hours of sleep every night (it's okay if it doesn't always work)

drinking water throughout the day (doesn't have to be excessive)

going to the bathroom when you feel the need

not waking up and falling asleep looking at your phone

keeping your body moving throughout the day if you are sedentary (does not have to be intense exercise)

consuming healthy, safe content on the internet that is not emotionally burdensome to you

self care is not just taking bubble baths while drinking wine and eating grapes! day to day self care is taking care of your mental and physical health because that is of upmost importance. all the aesthetic self care means nothing if you are still suffering everyday! each day, try to do at least one thing to take care of yourself/make yourself feel better. sending love <333

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l luv feeling like a doll. taking hot showers, lathering lotion and baby oil on my soft skin, spraying pretty body mist, brushing my long hair, stretching and exercising to take care of my body. i don't have to spend a lot of money to feel beautiful and angelic!

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