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❥﹒♡﹒☕﹒ 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝟭. high quality sleep ( 💤 )

never put your sleep on the back burner, 8 hours are not even enough, the younger you are the more you need sleep, especially if you are a woman. adult women generally need to sleep 9/10 hours a night, obviously the amount of sleep needed for rest depends from person to person, but always try to have a good, consistent sleep at night. if you ever think about sacrificing your sleep to study and/or procrastinate, know that you're only hurting yourself in the long run. without adequate rest, you will not be able to function properly and perform at your best the next day.

𝟮. eat nutritious meals ( 🍜 )

when was the last time you ate a nutritious, warm, homemade meal, honey? you should eat at least (AT LEAST) 3 times a day a real, cooked, warm meal that provide you with the proteins, fats and sugars your body needs to function normally. throw away packaged and over-processed snacks, they don't meet your energy needs and are simply full of empty calories that will make you feel sick and don't help your beautiful brain to function. eat lots of protein, which helps you build the muscle mass that keeps you healthy (i'll post about that) and healthy fats which keep your beautiful brain working – the brain is mostly made up of fats so don't be afraid of them! the important thing is to eat healthy fats that are good for our body.

𝟯. less is more ( 🧩 )

do less to achieve more. if you've ever made an absolutely unrealistic to-do list, raise your hand. overwhelmed by a thousand things to do we will never be able to make consistent progress in an area that interests us. it is not possible to do everything all the time and do it well, inevitably our energy runs out, our level of attention drops and we end up doing a little bit of everything badly. not all tasks can have priority, choose what to focus on and stick with it.

𝟰. be gentle with yourself ( 🌾 )

you're really giving it your all, why be so hard on yourself? the things you have done, the goals you have achieved, you should be proud of yourself and smile about it. demanding too much from your body will not lead to anything except burnout, remember that you are a person and not a machine, that you are not made to make every single hour of your day productive, and that it is okay to rest, because only thanks to rest you can face your day with the necessary energy.

Polarities of Zodiac Signs

To be used with Sun, Moon, and Ascendant placement to understand the basic personality. This was taken from a writing I found on the internet many years ago that has long instinct from its original source. Preserved for your observation.

Aries: Yang Taurus: Yin Gemini: Yang Cancer: Yin Leo: Yang Virgo: Yin Libra: Yang Scorpio: Yin Sagittarius: Yang Capricorn: Yin Aquarius: Yang Pisces: Yin

Sun(Yang) – Moon(Yang) – Ascendant (Yang) This person is very active, has a very dashing personality and a very strong emotional structure. Communication is very good and very active. Very clear expression of the emotions and feelings. Good equilibrium between the inner and outer world.

Sun(Yang) – Moon(Yang) – Ascendant (Yin) The basic personality manifests itself easily in the outer world. Emotions are difficult to express. Often the awareness (will, intellect) imposes over the unawareness (instincts, emotions).

Sun(Yang) – Moon(Yin) – Ascendant (Yang) The interior personality and the emotions cannot be easily expressed. There can be a conflict between the way we think and feel and the way we express ourselves. Possible impossibility of expression and communication.

Sun(Yang) – Moon(Yin) – Ascendant (Yin) Strong and active personality but who cannot always find an outer correspondent. We cannot always express what we want to.

Sun(Yin) – Moon(Yin) – Ascendant (Yin) This person is very receptive to everything that happens. Very good communication between the personality and the emotional structure. They usually act passively to everything that happens and never make the first step.

Sun(Yin) – Moon(Yin) – Ascendant (Yang) Emotions and instincts are very strong and active which comes as a contradiction with the basic energy and the way we want and can express

Sun(Yin) – Moon(Yang) – Ascendant (Yin) Conflict between the inner structure (what we want, our feelings, our emotions) and the way we communicate in the outer world. The outer world has a powerful influence on the personality and the feelings.

Sun(Yin) – Moon(Yang) – Ascendant (Yang) Emotions are strongly and clearly expressed which sometimes drives to an inner conflict with the basic personality and the way the person usually behaves.

Usually, when the Sun polarity differs from the Ascendant polarity, the individual suffers a radical change of personality and expression. Mostly, this change comes around the age of 30. If the Sun is Yin and the Ascendant is Yang the individual will change from a passive, meditative person to a more active one, dashing and determined. If it is the other way around, the Sun is Yang and the Ascendant is Yin, this person will slow down to be more secluded and reflexive.

My Thoughts:

This could be attributed to solar arc progressions, though other theories like Saturn's return and even moving long distances for a career in astrocartography may have a say. If using Vedic astrology, then I recommend observing the D9 Navamsa chart after 30 because it is the chart of the second half of life. Just look at the placements of that chart re-observe the above rules and apply with the new sun. moon and ascendant according to D9.

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MY INDECISIVE ASS IS NOT BEATING THOSE LIBRA RISING ALLEGATIONS, and to make things more interesting my big 3 are all cardinal (Aries Sun, Capricorn Moon) so each sign is fighting each other when it comes to my personality/emotions😭

Learning to love yourself 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

Celebrate yourself. Every accomplishment deserves to be acknowledged, no matter how big or small. Stop putting yourself down by thinking that you don't deserve to celebrate your achievements just because others have accomplished "greater things." Also, there is so much fun in hyping small wins; call your girlfriend, bake a cake, and enjoy yourself!!

Invest time in things that you love. Doing what makes you happy is essential for your mental health. It's so important to pursue one's small and simple pleasures without the intention of turning them into profit!!

Boundaries and relationships. Learn to say no, define and set boundaries, question your current relationships and friendships, and distance yourself from people who make you feel unloved or worthless.

Allow yourself to grow. Let go of the notion that you are undeserving of growth. Acknowledge the past for what it is, learn from it, and grow from it.

Refelct. Getting to know yourself deeply is key to self-love; journaling is a great way to reflect. Ask yourself questions, question your habits, observe how you respond in certain situations, etc...

Trust yourself and your intuition. Listen to yourself, and don't dismiss the small cues that your inner voice gives you!!

Care for yourself. It is not selfish to look after yourself. Start exercising, eat balanced and healthy, stay hydrated, educate yourself, read complex literature, consume media mindfully, prioritise your sleep and routines, care for your skin and hair...

Be patient. Self-love takes time; you must slowly unpack and unlearn past habits, confront uncomfortable thoughts and memories, and gain a deep understanding of yourself. Give yourself time and approach this as a journey to enjoy. <3

You guys ALWAYS ask about self-love and confidence, sooo I hope this can be a little helpful to some of you and as always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments!! ♡

love ya ･:*₊‧౨ৎ

the first house: your simple energetic aura ✨

✨ your first house is similar to your rising sign, it represents your self, physical appearance, & personality. as someone who has a 1st house stellium, i feel that every planet a person has in the 1st house feels like their soul embodies that cosmic energy. here is what each 1st house planet would energetically emanate out from a person’s soul. ✨

🪞Sun in the 1st House: your soul exudes warmth, confidence (maybe a bit of overconfidence), a childlike happiness, the king of the castle, & self-assured.

🪞Moon in the 1st House: your soul exudes empathy, vulnerability, a natural nurturer, moodiness, & feminine intuition.

🪞Mercury in the 1st House: your soul exudes intellect, anxiety, humor, overthinking, & a communicator of the cosmos.

🪞Venus in the 1st House: your soul exudes beauty, vanity, natural femininity, indulgence in pleasures, & a lover.

🪞Mars in the 1st House: your soul exudes a fighter, aggression, bravery, combativeness, & a natural sex appeal.

🪞Jupiter in the 1st House: your soul exudes luck, self-indulgence, likableness, expansiveness, & cheerfulness.

🪞Saturn in the 1st House: your soul exudes respect, seriousness, discipline, restriction, & a student of karma.

🪞Uranus in the 1st House: your soul exudes uniqueness, an outsider, a genius, an eccentric, & a scientist.

🪞Neptune in the 1st House: your soul exudes kindness, a naive being, spirituality, sensitivity, & cosmic beauty.

🪞Pluto in the 1st House: your soul exudes intensity, deepness, transformation, brooding, & mystery.

-A.A.

⋆˚࿔ Weekly self-care checklist

Self-care night. Candlelight bubble baths, hair mask, manicure, face mask, home-cooked meal, a good book or your comfort show, some journaling... allow yourself some rest <3

Organise and use your planner/calendar. This will help you reduce stress by helping you stay structured and focused.

Update your Spotify playlists. Nothing is more annoying than being on the go, trying to relax to your music, and constantly having to skip songs that don't resonate with you anymore!!

Sunday reset is a non-negotiable!! laundry, fresh sheets, cleaning your make-up brushes, decluttering, etc...

Catch up on some sleep. Take a nap or choose a night to go to sleep extra early. (I recently read this article on sleep dept... VERY interesting!! -> Click here)

Plan a weekly girl's day!! maybe a picnic, some shopping, a movie night, or perhaps just a coffee date? make some plans and catch up with your girls <3

Go on a long morning walk; maybe you'll be able to catch the sunrise too!!

Buy yourself some flowers. You deserve them. <3

As always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments!! ♡

love ya ･:*₊‧౨ৎ

glow up challenge day 12/60 .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚

academics: n/a :’)

fitness: i did a dumbbell workout and felt super rewarded

spiritual growth: journaled, meditated

insights:

i don’t need to logic out my feelings. instead, i can sit with them and be curious about them. i can recognize if they stem from an unmet need or habitual thought patterns.

beauty is not rigid. it’s dynamic, authentic, and whole. i noticed i find people most beautiful when their actions and energy are pure.

your competition isn't other people.

it's your procrastination, your ego, the unhealthy food you're consuming, the knowledge you neglect, the negative behavior you're nurturing and your lack of creativity.

compete against that.

if you weren't ready you wouldn't have the opportunity.

if you weren't capable of it you wouldn't have the desire.

Do it now so you dont have to do it tomorrow

me: im going to prioritize myself

also me: doesnt sleep well, forgets to eat, doesnt know how to manage her time

[ 4 ] astrology observations 💚🧩🍀

- virgo risings benefit more from not being in charge as they like to follow things

- jupiter 1st house natives feel suppressed by rules/regulations/common following of philosophies

- uranus rebels to the following of ideals, jupiter rebels to the said ideals

- new best friends come in during the zodiac representing the 7th house (ex: aquarius rising: in leo season)

- venus conjunct lilith causes the native to be unable to differentiate between love & lust.

- people in your life fall in your house where their rising sign is (ex: an aquarius rising would fall into the 5th house of a libra rising & inspire/deplete their creativity or affect their children).

- libra risings & late virgo risings (15° onwards) live by organising & decluttering their psyche (because virgo 12h)

- natives with uranus retrograde in their chart long for the acceptance of change but get horrified & run away from it the moment it manifests.

- natives with sun opposite moon feel afflicted when faced their own character; am i too emotional or too logical? which side of me is the real one?

- the 12th house rules over our memories, not short term everyday ones that is mercury/3H; but in depth memories or visual/photographic ones.

- the sign ruling your 12th house shows how you can interpret your rem dreams: virgo 12H by organising the details of the dreams, aquarius 12H by finding what to innovate in your life through the dreams, sagittarius 12H by gathering a philosophical perspective like what is the lesson i am teaching myself through my unconscious?

discipline is self care

self care isn't just face masks and bubble baths, it's also doing your assignment in advance so you won't pull an all nighter before the deadline, cooking at home instead of ordering out; discipline is an act of self love and care

Study Playlists

A compilation of YouTube playlists (in a single video) to study to, without lyrics nor a distracting background

Playlist A 1:06 hours (rain+music)

Playlist B 11:54 hours (rain+chill hip hop)

Playlist C 0:48 hours

Playlist D 2:03 hours (background can be a little bit too distracting, depends on the person)

Playlist E 1:08 hours (you'll like it if you like piano)

Playlist F 1:03 hours (classical)

Playlist G 3:33 hours (with rain)

Playlist H 3:00 hours (with rain)

Basically anything by Chill Cities Vibes (i'm in love with their playlists, actually B, G and H are from the channel)

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Total Solar Eclipse & Venus l Alan Dyer

l Lac Brome in Quebec, Canada on April 8, 2024

Progress, as of now.

I've made progress with Arabic! I've made progress with forming sentences with somewhat accurate grammar involving the pronoun 'i' but still struggle with forming sentences in the present continuous tense and 3rd person perspective. I also struggle with pronouncing the letter 'ض'. I can type now too :)

My GPA has reduced though, like by 10%. Previously my GPA was a 65% and now it's a whopping 56% and that's pretty disappointing coming from me. My teachers were so disappointed and the worse part is my self disappointment was greater! But hey, just because I'm struggling doesn't mean I'm failing, right? I have another exam this month so I'm sure I'll be able to do better!

I've also started going to many places like the cat cafe and the local library. I've never been to a local library back in india cuz they were always far from home, now that I moved to Dubai, by GOSH I LOVE HOW ACCESSIBLE IT IS!

Till then, see ya!

LANGBLR INTRO!!!

A little about me:

Call me Azara c:

Middle Eastern - Persian origins (not ir*nian please ;-;)

26 - isfp - sagittarius

lesbian - she/her

Got my BA in English Language and Literature with a minor in French

Preparing for an MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and self-studying and researching theoretical+applied+interdisciplinary linguistics

Languages I speak:

Arabic (native - standard and a dialect of the gulf)

Farsi (native but I don't speak the standard)

English C1

French (standard) B1/B2

Korean B1/B2

Languages Goals - short and long term:

IELTS BAND 9 

Arabic (build my vocabulary for translation)

Advancing in Korean C1

Advancing in French C1

Learning Standard Farsi

Consistently learn Japanese for 60 days

Consistently learn Chinese for 60 days

Could post about other languages that interest me at one point!

How I learn languages

tv shows mostly as I rely a lot on pronunciation and sentence structures in speech

music - I mostly listen to English, Persian, Korean, Japanese and French songs but I am open to anything as long as it's good

used to take classes before covid and then I enrolled in online classes and hated them - they were bland.

textbooks that I spent a fortune on ;-;

Let's be friends !! ♡

heyyy how are u ?

so hum…I lost all my motivation. I was really determined to study and not give up, u know?

but now I don't care. My grades aren’t catastrophic but I know I could do better. The problem is that I’m no longer motivated to study. I don't know if u have any advice to get the motivation back or to help me move forward little by little.

thank u 🩶🩶

Hi! Motivation is a tricky thing, but that doesnt mean is hardest thing in the world to get back. Here are some tips to do it:

Set small rewards for yourself after tasks. For example, at the end of an assigment, eat your favourite snack; promise yourself to watch an episode of your fav show after 40minutes of studying, etc. Something short-term, simple and not-study related.

"What will happen if i dont do this?"

Build a rutine. When motivation goes on vacation, discipline will be your saviour

Get an study buddy or someone doing something productive (not nessesaryly the same as you are doing). Seeing another person doing stuff is motivating.

Start with a super simple small task, like making your bed. Get into a "productive streak"

Set an alarm. If you know you'll dismiss it, set two, three, four, ten, a thirty alarms. (Dont do this with waking up though, only for study sessions and stuff, it is proven setting multiple alarms for WAKING UP is harmful)

Romantice it. Study with your favourite drink, go to a cafe or a park, take nice pictures, write pretty notes, anything that makes studying look fun will do.

Turn your phone off. "What does this have to do with motivation?" Turn your phone off for more than an hour. No, you cant watch TV or a movie either, or play games in your computer. Everything off. We, humans, do anything when we are bored just for the sake of doing something.

Progress is progress. Dont beat yourself up if you dont do as much as you wanted to. It'll only desmotivate you.

hope this helps!

15th April 2024

I've been ignoring my language course for the past 7+ months and my final exam for it is coming closer day by day T-T

Overall a productive day...

Today I :

Completed 5 lessons with grammar in Arabic

Attended my Arabic class

Finished my homework

Read 100+ pages (still counting)

Completed a novel

Total study time: 1 hour 30 mins

For anyone with Chiron in the 7H/Libra/ Chiron - Venus aspects/Chiron -Saturn aspects/Chiron - Moon aspects/Chiron in the 12H/5H/8H and Chiron in Pisces/Leo/Scorpio

I felt like someone needs to hear this 🫶🏼 the post would be seen at right time and the right moment

TIPS TO STAY FOCUSED

phones: keep your phone in another room, turn it on do not disturb, make your colour scheme black and white, delete apps that have you losing focus, set time limits.

set timers: set a specific time to study for, and then reward yourself with a break. for example, study for 45 minutes and have a 10 minute break; this can be adjusted throughout the day.

during breaks: do not use any devices during your 10-15 minute long breaks. instead, walk around your house, walk outside, stretch, get your legs moving. in your longer breaks, do something fun. talk to friends, family, read a book, watch a film.

sleeping: get to sleep as early as possible and try to sleep for at least 8 hours. sleep is essential to retain memories and without sleep you're likely to not remember anything.

atmosphere: keep your desk as tidy as possible, turn on some lofi music to study with or white noise, whatever suits you best. keep water beside you at all times.

i hope this helps, and i wish you luck on your study journey!

I think that the Universe works in mysterious ways and if something or someone is meant for you, at the right moment you'll have it, and I think everything happens with a reason, every feeling you go through, every relationship/friendship/job/school moment etc. And we don't realize that until after these things are gone or until they already happened, sometimes you wish to get some things back from your past but what if the Universe has something better to offer for you in the present?

eight step guide on how to study (as a third year pre-med student with ADHD and a 4.0)

welcome to my step by step guide on how to study. i have a love-hate relationship with studying, but this is what works to get me going. getting started is the hardest part, i promise.

step one: prep your space. get a glass of water or coffee or energy drink and make sure you have everything you need out and ready. throw your phone across the room or just put it out of sight. you will forget that other fun things exist (like tik tok) if you cannot see it. out of sight, out of mind.

step two: sit at your desk (or table or a general designated study space with a chair). studying in bed never works like you think it will and studying on the floor (while enriching) will do nothing but hurt your back from hunching over. sitting at your desk makes you feel much more productive (most of my study sessions start by just forcing myself to sit in my chair).

step three: put some music or ambience on. if i need to use my brain more i'll opt for some fantasy-themed forest ambience or sci-fi droning sounds. your brain is tricked into thinking that you're having fun if music is on, but plot twist! you're actually being productive. music i turn to is soft piano, video game soundtracks (genshin, undertale, minecraft, stardew valley) or lofi, but your mileage may vary. DO NOT do music with words unless you want to be distracted.

step four: make a list of need-to-dos and rank them based on priority and time. start by doing an activity that will take a short amount of time. by completing a short to-do, it builds the motivation to keep going.

step five: start a study timer. i bought a physical study timer that is so satisfying to wind and set and watch the time tick by, but a desktop one works just fine. set your timer based on how much energy you have. some days i go for 60 minutes, some days i do 25, it all just depends. as a study session goes on, it's normal for your amount of energy to go down. i may do 60-45-30-20 then take a long break. know thyself and thine needs!

step six: lock in. do not think about what you are doing, simply do it. do it before your brain has the chance to convince you it doesn't like what you're doing.

step seven: take regular, controlled, and useful breaks. do not start an activity on your break that will break your flow. walk around, stretch, check your phone, refill your drink, have a snack. reward yourself! you're doing great, i promise.

step eight: long break. do something that will rest your mind. maybe watch youtube, eat a meal, play a video game, read a few chapters of a book. be proud of the work you've accomplished.

i hope this helps! happy studying!

✏️ what no one tells you about how to journal 📒

i was sick of all the "how to journal" content out there recycling the same advice that sounds great but doesn't always work in the reality of daily life. you're welcome 😏 (also low-key a shitpost, but there are nuggets of wisdom in here, i promise 😇)

✍️ what to journal about ✍️

sure, you could journal about self development and treat your diary like your therapist, OR you could write about:

the pettiest grudge you're still holding onto from elementary school 😤

all the gossip about other people's lives that you have Strong Opinions™️ about, but you're a good person, so what goes in the journal, stays in the journal 🤫

all the witty comebacks you never say to people's faces because you're a sensible, non-confrontational person, but also you didn't think of it until later 🙃

the possibilities are endless, let your imagination run wild, and/or feel free to contact the blogger for more 🤭

🚫 when NOT to journal 🚫

this is just as, if not more, important as when to journal.

nothing to say — forget morning pages, i can barely string together a coherent greeting before lunch. also, a whole night's sleep is like a total memory wipe, so i have nothing to write about 🤷‍♀️ and don't listen to whoever says to just write "i have nothing to write about" because if you start enough entries with that, you're gonna begin to feel there's no point BUT THERE IS!! just not right now. and that's okay ☺️

too often — personally, i think it's important not to make journaling your one source of clarity 🔮 continue to think things through in your mind, confide in people you trust, and have moments (in nature, perhaps) that simply can't be transcribed to words 🌼

not feeling it — if you're too tired OR feel fulfilled and clear-headed enough about your day, don't make journaling a chore you have to do no matter what. if that means you don't journal everyday, then so be it 🌝

so when do you journal? in general, when doing so would add something to your day ☀️ whether that's peace, humor, gratitude, or something else.

🎁 materials 🎁

now for the fun part: let's go to the stationery store! 🛒

✒️ GET A PEN THAT WRITES SMOOTHLY! you are literally lowering the physical resistance that's keeping you from journaling, trust me it works. also pencils suck.

🔐 get a journal with a band, lock, clasp, button, etc. — just because it's fun, but it has the added benefit of securing your intellectual property(?)

have a separate journal for writing thoughts vs. schedules vs. todos vs. collections (TBR lists, recipes, etc.) — beats having to make and maintain a whole index to keep it all organized in just one (1) notebook 😵‍💫

🌸 stickers — are a pretty substitute for correction pens 😻 (in theory, but i have yet to use all the washi tape i bought 😅)

or just journal digitally, idgaf, do what works for you, okay? 😇

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