OVERVIEW ; having my morning drink and vitamins -> oral hygiene routine -> pilates regimen -> morning beauty regimen -> breakfast and start my day...💬🎀
FIRST AND FOREMOST ;
first thing i do in the morning before i even reach for my phone, when my subconscious is like a SPONGE is repeat my morning mantra to myself. im a law of assumption girlie so i always start my days telling myself how im in control, how im the best to ever do it etc. i fix my bed and just think to myself about how today is going to be the most fabulous day ever, how i have everything i want etc.
❤︎ wearing robes in the morning just make me feel SO much more glamorous and they're literally a part of my routine. i wear my silky victorias secret robe everyday, but if its a little cold i'll wear my fluffy pink one.
MORNING DRINK LINE UP ;
in the morning i like to have a drink thats good for my body. usually i pick between a few drink options but the ones i almost always drink are green tea with a lemon wedge, a ginger shot, some okra water or some chia seed water. sometimes i'll have two or just one. i'll also take my vitamins and supplements.
the supplements i take are iron (cuz im a low iron baddie), my hair skin and nail vitamins and a multivitamin gummy or capsule. thats just about it, i try not to overdo it with things like this especially if i dont need it...💬🎀
HOW TO MAKE A GINGER SHOT ;
so i own a juicer but assembling it and disassembling it is soo tedious and i'd rather just use my blender so im going to be talking about how i make ginger shots using a blender. all ur going to need are the following...
🌟 a few pieces of ginger (i usually just use one or two small pieces)
🌟 some water
🌟 cayenne powder if u want an extra kick (optional)
🌟 some lemon
🌟 strainer
and all u have to do is lightly peel ur pieces of ginger, dont worry about getting all the skin off but just get as much as u can off. put it into ur blender with some water and squeeze half a lemon into it before blending. next ur going to take ur strainer and separate the pulp from the juice and ur all done!
ORAL HYGEINE ROUTINE ;
so my oral hygiene routine is super basic, i just brush my teeth, tongue scrape and use my mouthwash. but i never ever want to miss it because one, its really good for my mental health. like when im having bad mental health days brushing my teeth is the first thing i always do.
second of all, during this time i like to "pre-game" for my day. so i'll affirm in my head and tell myself good things like "todays going to be such a perfect day, cuz im so perfect duh" or just talk to myself about self concept. if i dont do that i listen to 2010's pop music and its just the perfect way to start my day cuz it fills me with so much dopamine and i'll dance a little bit and its just made my happiness as a whole sky-rocket. PLEASE try this guys and get back to me. i listen to the following songs...
♡ california girls - katy perry
♡ party in the USA - miley cyrus
♡ 24K magic - bruno mars (any bruno mars song for that matter his songs are literally a potion)
♡ classic - MKTO
♡ heart shaker - twice
AND songs like that in general, whatever songs make you feel happy or give u a rush of excitement and nostalgia, start ur days with them and watch how happy you feel...💬🎀
MOVEMENT ;
doing my workout regimen in the morning is something that i've always done. i find that it sets the tone for my day and gives me so much energy, plus later on in the day im just not in the MOOD to workout... and i dont ever force myself to do something i rly dont wanna do, so doing it in the morning is just better for me. my everyday workout routine always includes some cardio, i love pilates but i also incorporate weight training with my workouts.
if im like, REALLY not in the mood for a workout or if im menstruating and cant rly give my all, i'll still incorporate movement by going on a walk. to get some fresh air and enjoy my mornings some more yk?
DOLL UP FOR THE DAY ;
then of course i'll doll up for the day. take a shower, brush my hair, do my makeup etc etc. all in my V.S. robe for the glamorous vibe. im super detail oriented and intricate when it comes to my appearance, maybe its somewhat vain but whatever. i take my time and get myself ready with INTENTION. i always tell myself how pretty i am and i truly think it makes a difference.
simple ways to look more attractive (without makeup!)
brush/ comb your hair. no need to style it or anything but combing it does wonders.
Nails clean. No need to paint it all the time, but keep them well cut and clean.
Lipgloss/ lip balm- esp if your lips break more.
Sit up straight. I’m looking at you. Watch your posture.
Try not to put your face on the pillow when you sleep
Stop touching your face with those crusty musty dusty hands! There are so many germs on your hands which can give you pimples and stuff on your face.
ice your face in the morning under your eyes.
sleep with a silk pillow case (its better for your hair)
moisturise your skin/body
brush your teeth/ whiten it
get 8+ hours of sleep. you may not be able to see the differences when you get 8+ hours of sleep, but you will notice when you don't- your eyes will be baggy, face sleepy, its just not a good look.
jewellery! helps so much in enhancing your look! you could do small hoops earrings, necklaces/ bracelets- (also figure out which colour- gold or silver- looks best on you!
be kinder cus being mean really just makes you look a lot less attractive
Habits that are helping me have balance and peace ୨୧
! Waking up at and sleeping at the SAME HOUR and ON TIME → Evade procrastination, feel more energized
! Have a morning and night routine and complete them at the STABLISHED time → Evade procrastination, feel good by maintain my personal devotion, achieve healthy habits as normal activities
! Stopped listening to music, podcast, overall background sounds → Have more silence, stop distracting myself and stop overconsumption
! Have a healthy diet of 4 daily meals, drink water only, one fruit at least and cut sugar and junk → DEFINETLY more energy, helps with my gain weight journey, feel good by feeling healthy
! Use less than 3 daily hours my phone by using timers and only using it for emergencies or academic activities → Less headaches, evade procrastination and focus on better and healthier activities with that time
! Read 10 pages atleast of a book daily → Acquire more knowledge, helps me gain concentration and reading skills
! Plan and reflect monthly, weekly, daily and use a habit tracker → Keep myself organized and helps me focus on my goals, habits and desired self
! Have a power nap of 30 minutes - 1 hour → Helps me feeling energized, better than wasting it scrolling
! Prioritize my studies: do my homework and assigments right away at college and study when possible → Not having to do these tasks at home, more free time, keep myself responsable and top student
! Prioritize investing time doing things I like → Helps me with having fun and feeling good, have a "not everything is about work" mindset, feel lighter throughout my weekly schedule (productivity wise)
did you know having routines as been proven to help with anxiety, insomnia and just overall feeling better mentally? what's more it can also make you feel like you've got your life together and help you achieve your goals. think about it, you wake up and have a productive morning routine which makes you feel energized and ready to take on the day, you're going to have a much better day than if you were just bedrotting, right?
your future is found in your daily routine. successful people do daily what others do occasionally
๋࣭ ⭑⚝๋࣭ ⭑ what is a routine?
we've all heard about it, whether its aesthetic tiktoks of influencers showing their morning or mental health advocate telling you to stick to a routine, but what exactly is it?
the definition, according to google is a sequence of actions regularly followed. but in broad, it's actions that you do together and often. so let's say you brush your teeth before bed and then put on your pjs, that's already a routine!
๋࣭ ⭑⚝๋࣭ ⭑ how do you create a routine?
so you want to start having a routine and using it to build long lasting habits? how do you do it?
do it for you ; while it's nice to post about your routine because it makes it look like you've got your life together and might make people envy you - do you actually want to work on those long-lasting habits? think about how it will benefit You, your body, your mind, then start doing it for yourself
set intentions ; what are the goals you want to work on? how do you want to feel while doing your routine, or after doing it? will you feel energized and focused or relaxed and mindful? this will help you find which tasks you can put into your routine plans and start working on.
keep it realistic ; no, you don't have to wake up at five in the morning, and no you don't have to start your day with a run. this is your routine, you're doing it for yourself and not for anyone else. while you see those influencers having a perfect morning or evening routine, will it work for you? if it wouldn't then just don't do it, easy as that.
find tins you want to do ; after all that thinking, you can finally write down the tasks you want to start doing everyday. if they seem achievable to you and they will help you progress towards your goals, then do it! nothing is stopping you apart from your own brain and willpower.
๋࣭ ⭑⚝๋࣭ ⭑ morning routines
a morning routine is arguably the most important routine someone can have. it sets a positive tone for the day and can increase productivity, reduce stress, improve focus and promote healthy habits. the most important part of a morning routine is to nourish your body and mind - this will leave you feel energized and overall feeling ready for the day.
in the morning, its important to do things that make you feel good, if you start the day with doin things that make you feel sluggish, you will keep this mindset throughout the day. however, if you start by doin productive things and you feel good and focused, you will most likely carry this energy throughout the day.
your mind is more open in the morning, which lets you be completely mindful - this is why your morning routine should be entirely focused on you - you're taking care of yourself and should be fully present. try to keep the time you spend in your morning routine off your pone as this will lead to a more productive routine.
๋࣭ ⭑⚝๋࣭ ⭑ evening routines
while an evening routine might not seem as important and less popular than a morning routine, it still is highly beneficial. it lets your body and mind know that its time to unwind, and lead to a better, more restful sleep.
a morning routine is supposed to make your feel energized and ready for the day and an evening routine is supposed to make you feel relaxed and ready for a good night of sleep. think about it, all the busyness of the day goes away and you start being more focused on yourself - your brain becomes calmer and you get more ready to sleep.
as for a morning routine, you should be fully present in your evening routine - so try to stay off your phone - its a well known fact that blue light can also disturb sleep patterns so for about thirty minutes before bed you should stay off screens and without distractions to fully let your brain slow down.
๋࣭ ⭑⚝๋࣭ ⭑ how do you stick to it
it's all fun and games to have a routine but ultimately it only matters if you stick to it, right? here are a few things you can try to stick to it ;
write it down ; it's been proven that things become more important in your brain when they have been manually written down
keep it visible ; now that you've got your little plan, hang it where you'll see it. keep your morning routine plan next to your bed and your evening routine next to where you keep your pjs for example
group tasks ; if you've got two things to do in the bathroom, do them one after the other - it lowers the chances of you getting too lazy to move places.
prepare yourself ; if you've got anything that you can prepare before in your routine - then do it. if you want to drink water right wen you wake up, place a glass of water next to your bed at night or have your journaling supplies ready so you can do it straight away without having to look for it.
remember you're supposed to feel good ; if you put something in your plan and you see that it doesn't make you feel good or you can't stick to it - just remove it! this is your routine, so if something doesn't work for you, it's not the end of the world and you can just stop it.
i think that's everything about routines! are you going to try and build a lasting routine? if so, what's your plan?
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