The Glo-Up Project

[brotherlysuggestion]

Remember: Resting isn’t transactional.

You don’t need to do anything special or extra difficult to deserve a break.

You don’t need to reach a certain goalpost of suffering and exhaustion before you’re allowed time off.

Resting for a day doesn’t mean that you’re obligated to work twice as hard the next day.

Humans need variety. Humans need quiet time. Humans need time to “shut off”, whatever that looks like for them.

You’re allowed to be human. You’re allowed a break. Don’t burn yourself out, okay?

[lifeafterpsychiatry]

Dealing With Executive Dysfunction - A Masterpost

The “getting it done in an unconventional way” method.

The “it’s not cheating to do it the easy way” method.

The “fuck what you’re supposed to do” method.

The “get stuff done while you wait” method.

The “you don’t have to do everything at once” method.

The “it doesn’t have to be permanent to be helpful” method.

The “break the task into smaller steps” method.

The “treat yourself like a pet” method.

The “it doesn’t have to be all or nothing” method.

The “put on a persona” method.

The “act like you’re filming a tutorial” method.

The “you don’t have to do it perfectly” method.

The “wait for a trigger” method.

The “do it for your future self” method.

The “might as well” method.

The “when self discipline doesn’t cut it” method.

The “taking care of yourself to take care of your pet” method.

The “make it easy” method.

The “junebugging” method.

The “just show up” method.

The “accept when you need help” method.

The “make it into a game” method.

The “everything worth doing is worth doing poorly” method.

The “trick yourself” method.

The “break it into even smaller steps” method.

The “let go of should” method.

The “your body is an animal you have to take care of” method.

The “fork theory” method.

The “effectivity over aesthetics” method.

[language-sanctuary]

I think in this internet age it is vital to ask yourself if your consumption of media is helping you or harming you. Before you watch/read/listen to anything, ask yourself “Does this deserve my interest? Does this deserve my energy? Does this deserve my time?”. Most content might be free, but remember you are paying with your attention and your time, and they are as valuable as your money. I’m not trying to be self-righteous; if watching funny dog compilations is what you need at the moment, indulge! Just make sure you’re benefiting from using technology and not using it as self-harm.

[thegloupproject]

Need help paying my tuition

Hello, I’m sorry for asking for help during times like this, but I’m left with no choice.

I’m currently working part-time and due to COVID-19 my hours were cut short. I am unable to meet my deadline by relying solely on my income. I am asking for help to pay for my tuition, if I don’t pay the full amount of $450 by the end of the month I won’t be able to enroll to my last semester of college. Please help me stay in school, I am currently taking summer classes as well and I cannot take more hours at work. Any bit of help is appreciated, and if you cannot help me I’m kindly asking you to just reblog.

Thank you,

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/minjoons

[thegloupproject]

i hate doing this again but i’m currently taking 6 classes in order to graduate next year so i had to cut my hours short, if you can donate anything i’d be so grateful 🥺 i’m sorry

https://ko-fi.com/minjoons

[opulentes]

Cleaning

clean bathroom tips

organize your closet

how to fix a leaky faucet

how to keep a clean kitchen

removing stains from your carpet

Money

how to coupon

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

see if you’re paying too much for your cell phone bill

how to save money

How to Balance a Check Book

How to do Your Own Taxes

how to know if you’re eligible for food stamps

opening your first bank account

easy ways to cut your spending

taking out your first loan

picking out the right credit card

how to buy your first stocks

difference between insurances

Health

how to take care of yourself when you’re sick

things to bring to a doctor’s appointment

what to expect from your first gynecologist appointment

how to make a doctor’s appointment

how to pick a health insurance plan

a list of stress relievers

how to get free therapy

how to remove a splinter

how to avoid a hangover

Emergency

what to do if you get pulled over by a cop

a list of hotlines in a crisis

what to do if you get arrested in a different country

what to do if you get robbed

things to keep in your car in case of an emergency

what to do if you’re on a ship that’s sinking

how to do the heimlich maneuver

what to do if you fall on ice

what to do when you have food poisoning

what to do if your pet gets lost

i’m pregnant, now what?

what to do when you get stuck in an elevator

first aid tools to keep in your house

what to do when your pet passes away

what to do if you lose your wallet

how to get out of parking tickets

when to go to the e.r.

what to do when you have toxic shock syndrome

what to do when you or your friend has alcohol poisoning

Food

recipes that take 30 minutes or less

Yummy apple thing

Brownie in a cup

Cookie in a cup

guide to brewing coffee

French bread pizza

Egg tacos

panera mac n cheese recipe

different salad recipes

harry potter recipes

healthy recipes

various cookie recipes

chocolate cupcakes w/ eggless cookie dough topping

s’mores pie 

nutella hot chocolate

peanut butter nutella swirl cookies

cookie in a mug

starbucks holiday drinks

fruit leathers 

brownie in a mug

how to make ramen 1000x better

eggless cookie dough (not to bake, just to eat)

make recipes using things you already have

how to put together a very fancy cheese plate 

make different flavored lemonades

various desert recipes

make tiny chocolate chip cookies

20 dishes every cook should know

learn how to make your own tea

Macaroni and cheese in a mug

Study snacks (2)

40 on-the-go breakfast recipes

how to make candy

Home

what the hell is a mortgage?

first apartment essentials checklist

how to care for cacti and succulents

the care and keeping of plants 

Getting an apartment

how to throw a dinner party

tips for cheap furniture

getting rid of mice & rats in your house

buying your first home

selecting the right tires for your car

how to make candles

what to do when your house has a gas leak

Job

time management

create a resume

find the right career

how to pick a major

how to avoid a hangover

how to interview for a job

how to stop procrastinating

How to write cover letters

what’s the deal with retirement?

coping with a job you hate

how to do freelance writing

Travel

ULTIMATE PACKING LIST

what to expect from your first cruise

Traveling for Cheap 

foreign currency exchange rates

Travel Accessories

u.s. customs & border control information

The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase

How To Read A Map

how to get through the line faster at the airport

How to Apply For A Passport

How to Make A Travel Budget

items you can & can’t take on a plane

Better You

read the news

how to stop worrying

leave your childhood traumas behind

how to stop falling asleep late

how to become independent from your parents

how to quit smoking

how to stop binge drinking

how to get a book published

how to knit

how to use a polaroid camera

how to solve a rubik’s cube

how to stop biting your nails

how to stop procrastinating

how to stop skipping breakfast

how to stop micromanaging

how to stop checking your phone all the time

how to stop avoiding asking for help

how to stop swearing constantly

how to stop being a pushover

learn another language

how to knit scarves

how to stop having bad table manners

how to improve your self-esteem

how to sew

learn how to embroider

how to love yourself

how to stop speeding while driving

how to stop cracking your knuckles

learn how to do yoga

100 tips for life

30 books to read before you’re 30

learn how to make your own cards

learn to play guitar

[2006barbie-deactivated20210102]

via @morganharpernichols on ig

[glitteringroseangel]

I saw an article called “Make Peace With Your Unlived Life” and it really made me stop and think. So much of our lives is mourning for what we didn’t become. It’s a waste. We didn’t waste any opportunities. What came and went was not meant for us.

[thehappyrealityproject]

Whenever you buy something, instead of thinking that it’s too expensive or feeling regret, feel appreciation that you were able to buy it. This is a completely different mindset that will not only make you feel better but will also help you attract more money with ease.

[smartspo]

some easy to follow tips on how to organize your digital life for a stress-free experience while trying your best at school! ✨📖

other posts: 

advice on choosing your major

self-studying in three steps

being productive at home

[note-a-bear]

When the coronavirus temporarily shuttered businesses across the country, Alexi Minko was nearly ready to give up on his bar, Alibi Lounge. 

“I was 75% done with the business,” Minko said to NowThis. “I was wondering, was it worth it?”

But after a prolific GoFundMe campaign and what he describes as a renewed sense of responsibility, Minko said Alibi Lounge is thriving, even in the middle of a pandemic. 

[...]

This March, Alibi Lounge temporarily closed due to the coronavirus. Minko said he was rejected twice for assistance from the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which chains including Shake Shack and Ruth’s Chris Steak House were not. He then reached out to the Small Business Association's Network for LGBT Businesses and got approved for a PPP loan. 

(Source)

Here's the link to Alibi's GoFundMe

[varandra-deactivated20230907]

donate to black disabled people. (link leads to a twitter thread where black disabled people have replied with their paypals etc)

[aireina]

on 23 June a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit Mexico with its epicenter in Oaxaca, where there is a predominant indigenous demographic. the majority of the damage occurred in indigenous pueblos that are still curently recovering from the devastating earthquake that happened 3 years ago. these same indigenous communities are also simultaneously experiencing displacement due to COVID 19 and lack of government aid. these are places that have the most vulnerability and need the most direct action and attention in recovery and aid.

post will be updated with donation links as they arise.

[aireina]

mutual aid relief

photographer Diego Huerta is donating sales of his beautiful portraits from his online store (in 13x19 format). 70% of the proceeds will go towards purchasing masks that will be sent out to areas most affected in Oaxaca. his portraits include charros & escaramuzas, día de muertos, inside Oaxaca, Tehuana and native nation. visit loveofcolors.com.

[deadpossumbrigade-deactivated20]

06/23/2020 please donate

[horreurscopes]

i have never felt as mature as when i finally understood (through therapy) and internalized (through emotional work) that you cannot connect and communicate with some people no matter how kind, compassionate, understanding, articulate, eloquent, or smart you are, and that sometimes a person not listening to you does not reflect on your communication skills or ability to connect or straight up intelligence. in a way, it’s letting go of the belief that you have the power to make people understand you. communication is a two-way street, and needs two willing participants. some people are just walls, and it has been unbelievably helpful for my mental and emotional health to let it slide and know that it does not affect me or my self worth. 

[sappylittlebitch]

You are loved. You are loved. You are loved.

You are worthy. You are worthy. You are worthy.

If you can’t love yourself right now, I will love you until you can (and you will I promise it’ll be ok).

Know that someone out there is looking out for you.

[thegloupproject]

Need help paying my tuition

Hello, I’m sorry for asking for help during times like this, but I’m left with no choice.

I’m currently working part-time and due to COVID-19 my hours were cut short. I am unable to meet my deadline by relying solely on my income. I am asking for help to pay for my tuition, if I don’t pay the full amount of $450 by the end of the month I won’t be able to enroll to my last semester of college. Please help me stay in school, I am currently taking summer classes as well and I cannot take more hours at work. Any bit of help is appreciated, and if you cannot help me I’m kindly asking you to just reblog.

Thank you,

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/minjoons

[thegloupproject]

i have to register for classes this week and i have until the 30th to pay, i’m still $300 short off my goal so if you have any spare cents i’d be so thankful for them 🥺

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/minjoons

Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/alejandraan27

i am also an spanish teacher so if you want classes, speaking or writing practice please message me and i’ll let you know my rates!

thank you so much

[blooooom]

there is a distinct difference in being nice vs being kind. niceness is reactionary, an extension of societal imprinting related to appearing civilized and pleasant. it’s automatically saying “hey, how are you?” when greeting someone.

kindness is very different, it looks like saying, “hey, last time we talked you mentioned [thing], what happened with that? did you get it figured out?” it comes from a place of sincerity and fosters genuine intimacy between you and others. 

[returntoeden]

in order to experience growth, you need to be planted in the right environment. throw a seed on the pavement and it will sit there for years, getting stepped on and thrown aside. plant a seed in spoiled soil and it may never get the chance to grow. neglect to water the seed and it will grow slow and shrivel easy. in order to grow, we need to be planted in an environment that honors our needs and cultivates our potential. you’re not broken, you’re not hopeless, you’re not failing – you’re just not in the right environment.