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#sixweekstospring | Day 9

Not the prettiest cup of coffee, but it restored my sanity and for that I am grateful 😌✌️

Today I made an effort to check in with family and friends because it’s something I’ve been working on improving lately. Had a long, cozy Zoom with friends who are far away and it was great. Even this introvert likes talking for hours apparently.

Day 9 Prompt:

Create a weekly review system if you don’t have one. There are loads of videos on the topic out there, but honestly the best one is the one you create to suit your needs.

Contact a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Find out if they have time for a long chat so you can catch up.

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#sixweekstospring | Day 4

I’m trying to build habits that will last longer than just the duration of this challenge and one way I’m approaching that is to set the bar lower 😅 Rather than trying to do a massive workout everyday, I just try to get the exercise in that I can manage on that day.

Today was another busy day, so I only got a short walk on the beach in after work. But I’m more than happy with it.

Day 4 Prompts:

What’s the smallest, most achievable version of your big goal that you can do on a daily basis? If you want to become a master yogi, you could make the bare minimum a 10 minute stretch at the start or end of the day, for example.

Declutter your accessories/jewelry. This is another small, manageable category, but it makes getting ready in the mornings just a little easier.

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#sixweekstospring | Day 2

Today was pretty busy, but I found time to declutter all my personal care products like skincare, hair products & accessories, meds, etc. I find this the easiest category to get started with when it comes to decluttering because it’s not as overwhelming as tackling clothes but it also makes a really big difference in getting that fresh start, clean slate feel.

I also had a really fun Zoom call in the evening. Online socialising is still super exhausting, but when it’s with the right people an hour and a half flies by.

Day 2 Prompt:

Go through your skincare products and see which you don’t use any longer. Make a list of anything you need to restock.

Think about the people in your life and maybe jot down in a gratitude journal what makes them great friends.

📚 Currently reading: The Awakening by Kate Chopin

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#sixweekstospring | Day 1

Easing into things by checking in with my houseplants 🌱 They’re not very demanding in winter and as a result I sometimes neglect the poor babies.

Day 1 Prompt:

If you have houseplants, take the time to check each one of them to see if they’re healthy. Trim back dead leaves and clean off any dust that might have gathered on them so they can absorb that sunshine better 😌

Are there any areas you need to dust off in your mental space? Negative thought patterns that aren’t helping you grow? Corners that have gathered dust over the past couple of challenging months? It’s been a difficult time, so as you think over these things, remember to have gentle self-compassion. You wouldn’t berate your plants for not growing faster, so don’t do that to yourself either 💚

📚 Currently reading: The Awakening by Kate Chopin

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#sixweekstospring | Day 7

My monstera’s new leaf is fully unfurled and gorgeous 😍 Today I worked through the first section of 80000 Hours’ career plan template and did a thorough clean of my room after work.

Day 7 Prompt:

A career review is a good idea at any stage of your career (80k hours has a good one for that on their website as well), but if you want something more in-depth at the start of your career (or to prepare for it) give their planning course a try. It’s completely free and while it’s focused on altruistic careers, I’m sure you could adapt it for other careers.

Currently reading: The Reckoning by Edith Wharton

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#sixweekstospring | Day 6

Thanks to TikTok, every time my cat comes into my room I have to sing ‘here comes the boy 😻 hello boy 🤗 welcome 😌’ at him and he hates it.

Today’s mission is to catch up on some tasks that have been sitting on my to do list for too long and continuing with the slow but steady decluttering mission (it’s actually not 100% working for me and I might just set aside time this weekend to get it all over with).

I also started using an app called Grid Diary to record and reflect on my goals and habits I want to build. I’ll write a short review once I’ve got a feel for it if anyone is interested.

Day 6 Prompt:

Declutter your shoes and socks and undergarments.

Take some time to research and try out a few apps for something that will make your days easier and more productive. It could be a to do app, journal app, study plan app…

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#sixweekstospring | Day 3

I’ve decided to stick to week days for this challenge because part of this whole project is to create a habit of taking time off to be ‘unproductive’ on the weekends.

Today was super busy at work, but I managed to make a big breakfast between meetings and I’m staying hydrated with mint & lime water 😌✌️

Day 3 Prompts:

What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?

What is a small change you can make to your breakfast to make it healthier and more nutritious?

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#sixweekstospring | Day 10

I’ve been working on getting up earlier since I started this challenge and I’m glad to report it’s been going well! A quick caveat though: there’s a weird pressure that has formed around this habit online and there’s kind of this vibe that the earlier you start your day the better you are as a person (because you’re “more productive”). But I think measuring your worth based on your perceived productivity is a road toward burnout. If you want to start your day earlier, do it because you want to, not because the internet says you need to be “that girl” in order to live a happy life.

Day 10 Prompt:

Make a list of things you feel you “ought” to do (wake up early, study 8+ hours a day, have a huge circle of friends, drink only green smoothies for breakfast, gym every day). Next to each, write where this pressure comes from specifically (Instagram? parents? school?) and asses whether doing truly does impact your standard of living for the better or whether it only makes you feel better momentarily for meeting someone else’s expectations. To put it another way: when you don’t do these “oughts”, do you truly feel worse off for it or do you only feel guilty for not doing it?