Daily Check-in: April 18, 2024 π
Thursday was a good day. I did not do even half of what I had planned, but that's okay. I just need to get back on track with life again, now that things are balancing back out for me. I'm also really looking into seriously taking better care of myself, so that's fun! I really want to feel my best again.
π©· What I Accomplished:
went to my psyc appointment + therapy appointment in person
made chicken tostadas for dinner
ordered groceries
cleaned my bathroom
swept my bedroom
put away clean laundry
took some well needed rest for myself
did my morning journaling
did my night time skincare
π©· Good Things That Happened:
my therapy session went really good
the food I ate was super yummy
I tricked myself into drinking more water so I didn't end up all dehydrated
it was overall a very good, restful day
have an interview for a 2nd job on Monday!!!
π Stuff For Friday:
morning routine
night routine
work a ~5.5 hour shift
do my 6.5 hour class
go to bed at a good time
I don't ever plan much on Fridays because I have such a long day that I know I won't realistically get much done. Doesn't mean I'm not going to try tho!
til next time lovelies π©·
I love this!!! It's such a cute guide to wonyoungism, and it's super helpful for people starting out with this kind of aesthetic lifestyle !!
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wonyoungism is inspired by jang wonyoung and mixes a coquette, cute, pink pilates princess style with self improvement to help us become the best and healthiest versions of ourselves!
ways to express wonyoungism
have a morning routine
a morning routine helps set the tone for the rest of your day. while you can include whatever you want, typical wonyoungism morning routines include waking up early, stretching, skincare, drinking tea or lemon water, and doing your makeup and hair. do what works for you and makes you feel the best!
take care of your skin
research your skin type and find what products and routines will work best for you. no need for fancy or expensive products! in my experience, minimalism works best for my skin. a good cleanser and moisturizer are key, but you can also include things like toner, exfoliating scrubs, night cream, eye cream, and serums if you need or want them. wonyoung is an ambassador for innisfree skincare products, like these:
have a nutritious, balanced diet
having a nutritious diet keeps you healthy and energized, helps your skin and hair, makes you feel good, and has so many other benefits! focus on getting your daily servings of fruit and veggies and getting your protein and other nutrients and vitamins in, but donβt restrict yourself to the point of bad mental health. hereβs a good chart to start with!
find a daily exercise regimen
most workouts youβll find with wonyoungism are pilates, walking, and yoga (which i highly recommend!) but find a workout plan that YOU like! there are so many different types of workouts out there, and you shouldnβt force yourself to do something you hate. try out different things and figure out what works best for you. if you do want to practice pilates and yoga, here are some good channels on youtube:
move with nicole
dansique fitness
yoga with kassandra
eleni fit
sanne vloet
bailey brown
implement productive habits into your day
instead of mindlessly scrolling in your free time, try to implement productive and healthy activities. these things can include:
working out or stretching
drawing or painting
researching something that interests you
learn a new skill or a new language
read
write short stories
make a new playlist
go outside/go for a walk/spend time in nature
journal
make a vision board
be kind to yourself
sounds self explanatory, but it can be so much harder than it sounds for some of us. it may take some time, but realize that you are only human and you are doing the best you can. itβs okay to not feel as healthy or happy as you think you should, but you are absolutely valid and it is okay to be gentle with yourself. you are the only you there will ever be, embrace being you!
have an evening routine
evening/night routines are important because it closes out your day and gets you ready for a good nights sleep. itβs so helpful to have an evening routine that helps you wind down and get relaxed mentally and physically. this can include whatever makes you feel calm and happy, but it can also include things like stretching, lighting a candle, skincare, reading, meditation, and drinking a warm drink like tea!
Daily Check-in: October 6th, 2024 π
Today's the day I get to fly out to see my man and I'm equally parts anxious and excited! I've hardly ever flown alone, hence the anxiety. I know it'll be a breeze though. I got a lot done yesterday, and this morning I was up at 3am working on an assignment due today at 9am.
π©· Academic Achievment Oct 5th -
completed and submitted field trip report for culinary class
submitted weekly meal writing for culinary
completed and submitted component one for my psychology class
took and (barely) passed my Anatomy lab exam
kept up duolingo + busuu streak
π©· Personal Achievements Oct 5th -
washed towels and leftover laundry
took out bedroom and bathroom trash
checked in on flight app and got boarding pass
did my therapy
met with my RD mentor
morning journaling
morning Skincare
mostly finished packing
Did a lot yesterday/this morning! Just have a couple of things to finish up before I leave for the airport later, including my psychology lab. Just need to shower, officially finish packing, and make sure my fan and everything are turned off before I go.
I may or may not update this weekend, depending on what I do.
Til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check-in: July 7th, 2024 π
Sunday was a pretty mundane, boring day. It was a good day! Just, not a lot happened and it was pretrt boring.
π©· What I Accomplished:
practiced korean hangul with quizlet flashcards
did my morning skincare
did my morning journaling
took a long shower and washed my hair
worked a 9 hour shift
drank 2 cups of green tea
Nothing could've gone better since it was a pretty boring but good day.
π Stuff For Tomorrow (Monday, July 8th)
active Spanish study on busuu
review Spanish flashcards
listen to a Spanish podcast episode
morning skincare
morning journaling
night skincare
night journaling
work an 8 hour shift
take out trash from hotel room
drink lots of water and tea, I wanna stay hydratedddddd
π Song of the Day: Like That - BABYMONSTER
I really like singing along to this song. it's catchy
til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check-in - July 28, 2023 (Late) π
I forgot to post my check-in last night!! I fell asleep so early, I was so tired. I got home from work around 5pm last night, and I think I fell asleep around 7pm? Yesterday also was not a good day day for. My supervisor yelled at me in front of everyone for asking a question about work on Saturday, and it's now Saturday morning, and I have no answer. I decided not to go to work today because I feel like my.body can't really handle if right now, so it works out either way.
π©· What I Ate Today:
Breakfast - One slice of toast with mashed avocado, paprik, a fried egg, and a side of one chopped up gala apple.
Lunch - A small serving of spaghetti with meat marinara sauce, grated parmesean cheese, some broccoli, a babybel, and half a brownie that my co worker gave me.
Dinner - Fried potato slices with ketchup I regret this, but today's a new day and a chance to make new choices
Other - I had 2 cups of coffee with French vanilla creamer
Water ~ 41oz
π©· Workout - Full Body Pilates
This one was nice and easy and I really enjoyed it ! I actually wish it was longer! 9.4/10
This one was really good, but it was way more advanced than I was hoping it would be, so I struggled a bit with some of the movements. Not a bad workout at all! 8.6/10
π©· Habits I Accomplished Today
Made my bed
Morning workout
Morning Skincare
Morning guided journal
I fell asleep so fast after work that I didn't even have time to do anything. I'm not very happy about that but I guess my body just needed the rest!
π©· Song of the Day: Calm Down - Rema ft Selena Gomez
This song keeps me level-headed when it comes to situations at work or with my boyfriend, and just in general, I feel like this is a soothing song.
That's all for the 28th, lovelies! I am so sorry that I've been so inconsistent with my goals. Work has been killing me, and I still have to do this for another two weeks before the university begins again, and I can go back to my regular job and regular schedule. I'm just hanging in there until then!
Until next time, lovelies!!
Daily Check-in: April 28, 2024 π
No updates for Friday and Saturday, both were just so busy with class, work, and I pulled a double shift on Saturday last minute. But Sunday was super productive, and I'm so happy with that! Woke up at 5am, did some of my morning routine, and just seriously got so much done! Feeling so good about how Sunday went <3
π©· What I Accomplished:
woke up early
read a chapter of "Good Vibes, Good Life" (I really like this book right now)
washed, folded and put away clothes
washed and put away towels
washed sheets, pillowcases, comforter, and blankets
washed dishes
cleaned the bathroom
dusted the bedroom furniture + window blinds + my table fan
clorox wiped all my electronic devices to disinfect them from the week
swept bedroom
threw out all empties in the bathroom
cleaned out my instagram following and some of my tiktok following (digital detox is in progress)
deleted uber/uber eats off my phone (I have a bad habit of ordering food when I really shouldn't be)
cooked turkey chili from scratch (and it came out so yummy and filling)
morning journaled
night skincare
ordered groceries for the next two weeks
made a brain dump list for the week
planned out morning workouts for the week and updated them on my notion
had a zoom Netflix date with my boyfriend (we talked about our upcoming 2 year anniversary, too. i don't think I'll get to see him in person but we're still gonna make it a good day!)
π Good Things That Happened:
honestly, all of it. Sunday was a really good day for me, besides some stuff I had to work through mentally.
π Stuff For Monday
complete psyc extra credit research surveys
work on reopened chemistry homework
study Spanish for a while (I have an italki meeting/lesson early Tuesday morning for the first time ever)
read some more of Good Vibes, Good Life
go to class
go to work!
night time skincare and shower after work
π Song of The Day: Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
this song. I love this song. such a girly energy. we love the girly, feminine vibes, 100% π©·π©·π©·
til next time lovelies π©·
π Summer Stuff π
I had no idea what to title this, but this is a comprehensive list of my goals, habits, and "dailies" that I am going to accomplish this summer (before I head to Colorado in mid june for 8 weeks of work!)
π©· Overall Goals/Habits
Daily movement - morning workout AND/OR a hot girl walk (5k to 10k steps a day is my goal for daily steps)
Spanish study - 20+ minutes a day, have a couple italki lessons (already have one booked!)
Daily reading - 30+ minutes daily, nonfiction and/or fiction
Consistent morning routine - hydration, movement, journaling, skincare, etc
Wake up at the same time everyday - debating between 5 and 6am right now (I'm a morning person!)
Try some new things - watch new TV shows, maybe self learn some kpop choreo, dabble in creative writing, try new classes, etc
Consistent night routine - unwind, read, shower/skincare, journal, etc
Go to sleep at same time every night: 10pm or 11pm
Incorporate more wellness into my days - stretching, meditation, yoga/pilates, fruit smoothies
Keep up with all necessary appointments - doctors, therapist, etc
Maintain a healthy diet - high nutrient (fruit and veggie), high ish protein, moderate carbs, moderate fats, lots of water, limited caffiene, highly limited added sugar (loosely track food intake to be more mindful of my choices)
Consistent cleaning and reset routines
Daily affirmations and work on Law of Attraction/Law of Vibration to help manifest my dream life and cultivate my new identity to live my healthier, happier, desired life <3
I am so excited. Something about this summer feels different. This summer feels like the one for me, like I'm seriously going to have my "that girl" summer that I've been hoping for. Lots of rest, recovery, and renewal.
til next time lovelies π©·
Recommendations? π
Hey lovelies <3
Let's help some girlies out by commenting or reblogging with your favorite self care products! Could be skincare, makeup, hair care, body care, etc! I'm always looking for some new products/tools to try so I thought this would be a good way to spread some helpful info!
Here's a few of my favorites:
π©· Skincare:
I love face masks and eye masks! My current favorite face mask is the Red Bean Pore Refreshing Face Mask by Beauty of Joseon and my favorite eye masks are The Creme Shop Work Hard Rest Hard eye masks!
π©· Body Care
body scrubs/body butters! I love using two similar scents together! For the summer, I use Tree Hurt Tropic Glow scrub and body butter and for winter I use Dove Exfoliating Scrub in Brown Sugar and the EOS Vanilla Cahsmete Lotion.
π©· Hair Care
No specific product recommendations for this, but I love oiling my scalp twice a week! It makes my hair feel and look so beautiful! I currently use The Ordinary Moroccan Argan Oil and I use a scalp massager to gently massage the oil onto my scalp after applying it with warm fingers.
Hair Masks!!! I love the Shea Mositure Raw Shea Butter Hydration Mask so much, I use it with conditioner on my hair oiling days and my hair has never looked better.
π©· Makeup
I love the Essence Tinted Brow Gel because even if I don't do much makeup, it makes me feel and look a little more put together.
Same goes for the Ulta Beauty Gel Eyeliner in Dark Brown, it makes me look and feel so much better some days, and it's not super bold like liquid liner so I don't feel the need to use Mascara.
Lip Oils!!! Milani Fruit Fetish and Elf Revive are my two favorites!! I have Milani In Cherry Lime and Elf in Jam Session. So moisturizing and a bit tinted so it makes me feel so good when I have it on. Even when I wear a bare face, I always use one of these to elevate my look!
π©· Miscellaneous
Vitamin/Mineral supplements! I only take ones I know will work for me or ones I'm deficient in. I currently take Vitamin D3 and Aple Cider Vinegar supplements but I am looking into taking Magnesium Gylcinate and Ashwagandha soon as well!
Self care hobbies and routines! My gentle morning routine, journaling, yoga, a wind down night routine, and reading informative books has been so helpful for me!
I'm personally looking for hair growth tips and tools (like the efficiency of silk hair wraps or silk pillow cases, hair growth oils and supplements, etc), any and all skincare tips and tools (like ice face rollers, are gua sha effective, etc), and even body care products recommendations as well!!
I hope this post helps others out too, with everyone sharing their products recs, tips, advice, favorites, and so on!
Til next time lovelies π©·
September Stuff π
Hello lovelies <3 With the start of a new month having arrived, I thought I'd make a post about my goals, reminders, appointments, and just life overall for this month! Hopefully this will help keep me on track with what needs to be accomplished this month <3
- Academic -
Study for TEAS exam minimum of 20 days this month
Stay ahead of my online Intro to Business course
Rewrite and review class notes weekly
Attend all classes (Allowing myself 2 class abscnes IF necessary)
- Health -
Follow workout split + goals (minimum 3 days of exercise a week)
Get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep a night
Consistently take necessary medications
Track nutrition and fitness progress
- Personal -
Study Japanese every day (Goal = 30/30) + attend italki lesson
Finish reading 2 books (1 non fiction, 1 fiction)
Consistent daily self care practices (journaling, skincare, haircare)
Establish a morning routine
Therapy (Reoccuring weekly) Friday, September 13th, 9am
Nails π , Friday, September 13th, 2pm
Italki Japanese Lesson, Friday, September 20th, 10am
Psych Doc Follow Up, Friday, September 20th, 1pm
cancel tattoo consultation
reschedule canceled doctors appointment
pick up prescription from pharmacy
budget both paychecks
grocery restock around the 13th
write financial aid appeal letter ASAP
sign up for TEAS exam website/app
continue to job search for a new job
don't neglect self care because mental and physical health is just as important as achieving all these goals
So, there's a little glimpse into my life this month. I plan to accomplish as much as possible while also taking care of myself because I know my limits and what I am truly capable of <3 I want to get back to my daily updates, which was also a motivator to set some goals for September, to give myself some guidance. So, expect to hear from me more often <3
til next time lovelies π©·
what are some journal affirmations you recommend/receive?
Sorry for the late reply!
When it comes to affirmations, I like to search through tumblr for affirmations that match my feelings or desires, and I will write them on post-it notes and keel them within sight. I change them up depending on mood and current desires, but they always help me with my mindset!
But yeah, searching through tumlr blogs that post affirmations that match my needs is what I suggest, as it's what's worked best for me! <3
Day 22-24: 90 Day Challenge π
I have been so busy the last few days. A final and an 8 hour work shift on Wednesday, a 6 hour work shift and a 4 hour serving shift for my class on Thursday and a 10 hour work shift today.
Consider this my update for today and tomorrow I will be back to our regular posts! I apologize. Life got to life-ing! But I made it out the other side of my semester so I'm so happy I final get this break!
til next time lovelies π©·