Sometimes you really wanna give up, throw the books, hide in a corner and never take any action again.
I understand. I really do.
But I'm not here to collaborate on the pity party. I'm not going to join in on the groaning challenge, or complain about how hard it is.
First, get this though. It is hard. I won't lie. It is worth groaning upon. Maybe one or two pity parties are affordable too.
Yet, there's a pact we've make together, and I'd like to remind you of it, before we talk further. New here? We call it the Shush Pact.
Don't do it. Don't complain. Don't whine. Don't give in so easily. Don't.
Go ahead. Make the pact. Now.
Go on! Do it.
Tell yourself, today's hard. Tiring. But, I won't give in to this. Nor will I complain and moan about it, and waste my energy. Not today, Amelia! Today's not that day.
Done?
Sure?
Okay. Let's go.
If you're tired.
If you're tired, exhausted of the hustle, and almost at your breaking point, I want you to remember how MUCH this means to you.
I don't know what’s driving you nuts. Maybe it's a math problem you just can't crack. The presentation due next week that isn't up to the mark. Maybe it's 3 gigantic books you have to read up on before your next theology class. Perhaps your business has come at a standstill, and you can't get it to grow. Or maybe you hate your job, and have finally, bravely, taken the step to work the 6 hours after you come home on building the art portfolio of your dreams, because in your heart, you've always been an artist. Maybe you're juggling three jobs and working late nights to save enough money to catch the dream bus.
I don't know. But I do know that it means a lot to you.
I know how passionate you're about this, and how much it means to you.
And yet, you're tired.
You're tired of it!
You're tired of studying so much. You're tired of DMing every business in town, to have none reply back. You're tired of working so much, handling so much, and you feel like you haven't had a break since you were a kid. You're tired of the pressure, you're tired of the hustle and you just… wanna quit.
Don't.
Please.
It's hard to be positive in this dark, numb time and you're starting to work mechanically, questioning your existence with every hour, but I have to make you understand! You're worth this! You're so worthy of this, my love.
Please don't quit.
Don't give up. It's hard, but seal those lips, and trust your gut. I know you can make it. You've worked so hard for this! You've struggled so much, invested in so many weeks of work, and right now, at your breaking point, I want you to realise that you're worthy. Of getting that grade, that degree, finding a job you love, your crazy ambitions of opening a flower shop… everything! All of it!
You deserve the world.
Listen to me. Open your ear and listen: you're tired, yes. But here's the truth. You're not done yet.
You've got so much to prove to yourself. So many identities to identify yourself with. Exams to slay, jobs to get, money to make, dreams to build, people to meet and love to spread.
Listen. There's more to this. There's more to YOU.
Don't give up now.
Not today.
You're not done yet.
Tiredness will pass, and I want you to just try pushing through this. Just try. You'll see you're so capable of winning and it'll blow your mind when you look back and realise the strength you truly possessed because you were able to push through.
Winning is your blood. It's your oxygen.
Tiredness is a toxic. A poison. You're not tired, you just think you are. When the human brain says it's done, it's actually got 70% more to give.
Don't forget. Your legacy awaits. If this truly means everything to you, if you've already put in hundreds of hours of work into this, PUSH THROUGH! You've got to, because your future self deserves a better life! Don't let them tell you that you need a break. A Hawaii vacation. They'll say you're getting nowhere and urge you to take a break.
You and me, we both know you don't need one. You just needed a reminder of your capabilities.
a gentle reminder: you are not lazy when you aren't getting stuff done, you are just overwhelmed by everything you have to do and it is okay to take a step back, take a break and think things through
not so gentle reminder: stop lazying around and get your fucking shit together
this quarter really is going by fast! i just did course selection for fall and with a move in the air i’ve switched over to online classes. hopefully it’ll go over well!
in the mean time i’ve got my introduction to databases midterm this week. it’s open text, open note but the professor said he made it difficult on purpose... after giving us next to no feedback throughout the quarter so far. yikes.
some closeups from previous posts bc i basically just read secondary literature for my english coursework today so no pics! but i got loads done today so i’m feelin good about this week and all its deadlines :’)
Spreads for the month are complete and Daffodil is nearly up to weight. Been spending most of my time begging my mom to keep her. Something about this foster is special.
Takes digital notes: tries to keep up with notetaking but eventually falls behind after 5 lectures, drinks coffee only to stay awake, tries the aesthetic of drinking hot tea while taking notes but fails, wakes up early once in a century and thinks they’ve reached their peak, wants a better organisation system but is too tired, worries about studyspo for 2 mins before saying fuck it
Takes handwritten notes: have really nice handwriting but they don't realise it themselves, headers!! are!! everything!!, have a love-hate relationship with taking notes, studying only when they feel like it, only writes key points as notes because everything else is too much, drifts off a lot while notetaking to daydream
Doesn't take notes: wears hoodies like 90% of the time, tries really hard to take care of themselves but it's hard™, hair in a bun because hairstyles?? too much work, yells “fuck the system” as they study more than anyone else, studies straight from books and Knows what to study, can't study for more than 45 mins at a time, is productive nonetheless, kinda exhausted but still carrying on
Takes notes only in class: take! notes! in! class! save! your! time! fuckers!, in a constant state of chaos but they'll never admit, have a great relationship with the professors, raises eyebrows at everything it's a Brand, likes lunch dates a lot, hates people who talk during lectures, wants a vacation already
Is still rotating between handwriting and typed notes: “did we have any homework” at the beginning of every lecture, is really friendly but tired of everything, likes laughing at stupid jokes, hates studying but is still doing it anyway, Major Chaos™, everyone loves them but they don't have a lot of close friends, will fight for their friends to death, the mood: they're just being their ball of anxiety, let them live thnx
Welcome to the official admission post for the 100 days of sweat challenge! *plays the conquer theme song and does a booty pop* This is a pretty long post, but has everything you need to start, so read on!
READING TIME: 6 minutes.
OoOh? What's that?
Thanks for coming out of the cave! In short, it's a consistency challenge to turn working out into a habit.
You've basically got to move your body for a 100 days straight. No slacking, no backing out!
Most take on this challenge personally, but I felt accountability would be great for those beginning with exercising & those who can't seem to keep their streak (cough, me).
Sounds fun! How do I join? Do I need to do a booty pop too?
Booty pops are appreciated. But here's how!
1. First things first, decide whether you'll be joining via IG, Discord or staying on Tumblr.
2. If using IG, reply to this post with your handle or (alternative) if you'd like, join Discord instead! For that, click here to join the server!
(NOTE: Those who joined via the first post I created regarding this needn't reply again! I've already added you to the list.)
3. Lastly, boost this! Reblog, get your followers to join! Drag your friend or sibling in! (already dragged my bestie into this in case no one joined in lmao)
Important PSA: yO, ANYONE can join! All my beginners and winners, young teens and old pals, drarry fans and johnlock shippers, team cold water AND hot water (sparing y'all because I stan working out more), EVERYONE!
Here's what I'll do:
I'm creating an IG group for those interested in staying fully committed. (Pros include making friends! Or enemies, for a hundred whole days! Some of you might even get married together, I have high hopes because wedding cake is everything)
Sayani from @studign-stars will be the admin for Discord! You can hit her up for queries, if any.
In short, there'll be 3 separate groups. One for those joining via Discord, one for those on the IG group, and a third for those staying on Tumblr.
If you wish to use any other platforms like Snapchat and Twitter, feel free! Also plug your progress on Tumblr too so we can hype each other on! (tag stuff with #100dos)
+ That said, I highly suggest joining either one of the groups, for accountability does wonders. It's now up to you, fellow warrior.
How to prep for this challenge:
OhO! There's a whole lot prepping to be slayed. To finish this challenge as smoothly as possible, here's a few steps. Make this easier for yo’ lazy bum.
1+ Firstly, grab a marker and scrap paper (when you on a student budget, cuz same) and write down numbers from 1 to 100. I did 1 to 30 to prevent myself from being overwhelmed, but do right them numbers to gain momentum.
2+ Take couple before photos. From the front, and the side. If you don't want to, take them anyway and store it in a folder you never open. Also measure your weight, and if you have a measuring tape, take other basic measurements of the chest, waist, arm etc.
3+ Coming to the main part! Pick your 'base’ routine. This is the primary workout you wanna do 2-3 times a week. It's the main course!
For beginners, I suggest choosing a 15 min full body workout. Do try it out before you start 100 days— make sure it's challenging enough.
For those who already move their bodies, pick a workout that aligns with your long-term goals. If you want toned legs, pick a leg day routine. If you want abs, focus on abs.
My base routine is the Beginner's Bodyweight Workout (BBW) from the NerdFitness website. I do 3 sets of the entire routine (takes around 25-30 mins) thrice a week.
So, do some research and pick a workout! Doesn't have to be an hour long at all, just make sure it's time-effective and challenges you.
4+ Find your cheat day workout.
Yikes, the wording is kinda incorrect, but anything for the clickbait.
This is the workout you do 2 days a week, and is the second most important workout. (This means: 3 + 2 = 5, you’ve now got five days planned!)
I do Alexis Ren’s ab routine (I hate it) twice a week because abs are my target zone. For you, it could be arms, thighs, butt, anything!
5+ Leave your last two days for simple moving.
It's up to you to decide what's going to be cooking in the remaining two days. For suggestions, you can pick a fun activity, say yoga, handstands, cartwheels, splits, any form of dancing like hip-hop, Zumba etc.
I'm trying to do a handstand this year and get my middle splits already (I fell off track so I still have quite a way to go) so I'll be stretching and doing hand flexibility exercises in the last 2 days.
Or you can just go for a jog or a power walk. Just keep the momentum going!
A quick recap:
To summarize, you're doing a major workout 3 times a week, a toning workout (mine is abs) twice a week and a fun activity in the last two days.
Also, mix this up. Your muscles need time to heal, and I strongly emphasize leaving the next day free for lighter activities after doing a major workout. Here's my routine, as an eg:
Do remember that this is just a STARTING POINT, because we don't want you to wake up everyday and be like “wut I do today.” It's now your mission to plan your workout routine. Consider taking more workload or reduce it as per your level (this is definitely a lot, try reducing if you're just beginning).
Also important: DETERMINE your workout routine NOW. I spent 2 years (only stopped like 3 months ago) doing YouTube videos haphazardly. This works, because you are working out after all, but it's a pretty lousy method if you want consistent results. Also makes you depend on motivation to workout (which has probability results equal to me marrying Tom Felton), whereas if you had a routine, you'll have to workout because it's in your schedule and you'd be a loser to lie to your schedule.
Is this a lot? It's a lot. I know.
If this is overwhelming you, don't back away darling. Face your fears. Here are some reasons to not back out—
The entire challenge is flexible: You don't have to follow that routine ^ if you don't want to. Starting out, you can do a major workout 2 times a week and fill the other 5 days with fun stuff. You can always change the routine later, 100 days is a long ass time.
The challenge fucks with your mindset and strengthens it: 100 days of continuous movement is CRAZY. Can you imagine how strong (mentally too!) we'll all be at the end? You'll have grown so much!
Working out will become a habit: I've been working out for 2 years now, and it has positively affected every single sphere of my life. Exercising is the #1 habit I suggest everyone build. Since science says it takes 66 days to build a habit, we're ON it.
You'll be really proud of yourself: I know I'll be. I'm literally going to hug y'all at the end of it, and sing jingles about how far you've come. 2019 will have been slayed.
I could go on and on, but this is it. Now's the moment. This is about doing something you're afraid of. Taking risks. Learning, falling, getting back up.
Thence, ladies, gents and non-binary pals, THIS is the 100 days of sweat challenge. You're cordially invited to it.
(We're dramatic, yes.)
🌻 !!! MAJOR PSA & DEADLINES:
The challenge itself begins on 10th April, 2019.
You'll be added to the IG group latest by 7th April.
Because I'm your mom, I'll add everyone in, tell you the details and everything. If you’ve got any questions, jump into my inbox now and get them answered.
That said, please remember that I won't take anyone in midway (no, not even if you buy me free tacos for a year). So join in now & spread the message! The more, the merrier! Bring beer too!
Thanks for joining in! This will be promising and hugely interesting (accountability can do wonders, but we'll see). I'll be waiting for you on the other side with my stuffed animals, cIaO fReNdOs!
— Nandini (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡ 💌
letting my taglist folks know (which you can join here!)
