#nun mode

[2productive]

100 Days of Nun Mode

[strawberryscentedkisses]

Social media is draining me soooo much currently and has been truly exhausting. Talking to an old ‘friend’ online has affected me a lot mentally but also motivated me to take a break and focus on myself and self improvement. I’m going to plan for a few days and then next week, as of Monday, I’ll be taking a break from socials (including tumblr). I need space to breathe and overcome and forget and heal. 🫶 During my break I will be following the rules of 2pretty’s nun mode challenge, although I’m currently unsure if I’ll be doing the whole 100 days. I’ll be putting some posts in queue for then!!

Actually so excited to heal. 🩷

[lightuponearth]

tempted to try out @2pretty 's nun mode challenge... i do think it's way more beneficial in comparison to the 100 days of productivity. might start it in november, alongside nanowrimo 🫶🏽

[2productive]

my schedule for nun mode

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday:

4am wake up, pray

Freshen up, AM skincare

1 hour stretch routine

~5:45 go for a walk or practice ballet at home

7-10am grammar practice

10-2pm vocab practice

2pm read a book

3-5pm working

Cook dinner

Dishes

Review todays notes

PM skincare

Pray before bed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

4am wake up, pray

Freshen up, AM skincare

1 hour stretch routine

~5:45 go for a walk or practice ballet at home

7-10am grammar practice

10-1pm [3 hour errand/chore/etc block] *

1-2pm vocab practice

2pm read

3-5pm working

Cook dinner

Dishes

Review todays notes

PM skincare

Pray before bed

*As you can see, there are three days (M,W,F) that have a 3 hour block with nothing specific to do. This is to account for grocery shopping, dropping off packages, deep conditioning and restyling my hair, long chores, reorganizing things, building/setting up something I bought, you get the idea. Things that don’t exactly go on a daily schedule or that happen at irregular times. On days where I literally have everything already taken care of and that block is free, I’ll probably use those blocks for extracurriculars I don’t want to neglect during this challenge like ice skating, which I thoroughly enjoy but couldn’t find consistent time for them on this schedule, so this works for me.

As with any schedule, sometimes life gets in the way. I have doctors appointments that will interfere sometimes. I may need to head to the kitchen sooner than scheduled in order to have more time to cook a meal that takes longer than usual. It’s fine to have days that don’t go 100% according to plan. What matters is to not intentionally mess up your schedule with your own laziness and to try to stay on track tomorrow.

I expect Saturdays to very rarely (if ever) be completely perfect since my husband doesn’t work that day and we spend a lot of time together going out and doing activities. I’ll stick to my plan as much as possible but also allow myself to stop when necessary. That’s balance.

[2productive]

Final tips before nun mode begins:

Read through this tag of questions and help related to the challenge⭐️⭐️⭐️

Learn to rest, not to quit

You are not helpless. You are in control of your actions. If you end up watching Netflix, it’s bc YOU put it on. If you end up smoking, it’s bc YOU put it in your mouth. Everything that you do or don’t do is up to you

One of the best skills you will ever learn, and I do mean EVER in your life, is to stick to your self promises and avoid self sabotage. To be able to go far in anything at all no matter how big or small will require you to have the aforementioned skills. Learn them now

Do remember that you are not a slave to social media. You have the power to log off and take a break. Once again, you’re not helpless. You’re not a sim or a puppet being controlled by someone else.

[2productive]

the biggest thing i’m going to struggle with this challenge is the social media break on weekdays… any tips on that?

Well for starters, I just reblogged this post for you with practical tips.

Remember that social media is a very new thing and literally everyone who came before you (and depending on your age, even a part of your life) had life without social media. People entertained themselves, they learned, they traveled, they dressed themselves and discovered their style, they found cool foods they wanted to make, they kept up with current events, they found out about shows and movies they wanted to see, all without social media. And you can too. You are not required to be glued to your phone all day. You are absolutely allowed to log off. There’s no consequences for doing so. Very very very very very few things we find online are truly worth seeing and I can bet you a million dollars right now that you don’t remember even a fraction of the stuff you looked at today. It’s just not important! You’re missing out on nothing.

This is an opportunity for you to experience a full and satisfying life in the real world. So many books to read, pictures to draw, stories to write, clothes to make, workouts to do, daydreams to have, in-person visits to make, albums to listen to, recipes to try, at-home spa days to have, miniature sets to build, candles to make, DIYs to try, journaling to do, repairs to complete, bedrooms to redecorate, local places to visit, and time with family to share. Can all of this be done while also spending time on social media? Yes of course. But many times, we don’t do it because that time gets stolen from us with nothing to show for it.

Just bc these accounts exist doesn’t mean you have to use them. They’re not going anywhere. A few months off will do you so much good.

[2productive]

oh btw I have a 100 day challenge coming up for the girls who want to be in nun mode with me. which is when you focus solely on God, self improvement, and building healthy habits and ignoring everything else. it’s social media free, heavy on prayer, has an essentials-only no buy, asks for your celibacy, for you to deny yourself alcohol or other addictive substances, exercise daily, reading, and more. details soon.

[2productive]

what do i do if i end up going back on my word? what if i end up watching netflix on a weekday? i’ll feel really bad about myself but how do i make sure i don’t do it again? i’m scared that i’ll start off really well but then i’ll fall off after 2 weeks and my body will feel tired and i’ll just take a ‘me day’ for a day and then the me day become dayS for the rest of the challenge :(

Very real fear, seems like it’s based on past experience. I’m sure we’ve all gone though this.

The key is to remember that you are not a helpless sim being controlled by someone else. It was your hand that clicked on your Netflix bookmark, signed in, picked a show, and started watching. It didn’t just “end up” happening to you. You actively do things that throw you off the wagon by listening to the part of your brain that specializes in self sabotage under the guise of you being ‘too tired’ or ‘need a day off’. Take accountability for your actions.

There are other ways to relax and unwind that don’t require screens. Remember that this challenge isn’t about always being super active and go go go. You’re allowed to chill, read and daydream and draw and paint and play music and practice instruments and journal and talk to yourself and go for a walk and knit and make jewelry and paint your nails and chat on the phone and do crossword puzzles and sudoku and look at a magazine. You can learn to have fun without a screen. I think if you have the fear of a Netflix relapse then you are the main person who needs to learn how to have fun without a screen. It will be so so good for you.

Yes, your body will feel tired bc it’s being pushed further than normal and still adjusting to the routine. That is normal. You will not die from 30 minutes of exercise and a bit of reading and praying. Your body will eventually adjust and accept that this is the new normal. People who study 12 hours a day didn’t just suddenly start doing it. Their bodies got used to the increase over time. People who have intensive workouts didn’t do it overnight and they will gladly tell you how hard it was in the beginning. Our bodies and minds are capable of incredible things and they are very adaptive. They adapted to you sitting down looking at screens all day and they can be adapted to do other things. But you have to let it.

You have to delete the apps from your phone, block the websites, and stop making excuses. You have to let logic and reason beat self sabotage. You have to remember that there is life without an internet addiction and you can experience it. Please let yourself experience it.