This is so important and always a great reminder!
Information is worth almost nothing if you're not in the (physical or mental) state to use it.
To answer qotd: im struggling with giving up on the "bright kid" mentality. Learning and understanding new things require time and energy and active and constant studying. I'm aware of that. But i sometimes still feel frustrated and stressed out when I don't instantly know or understand a concept.
It's been a process getting better and letting go of the way things used to be, but it now means that i am always excited to learn new things and it feels so rewarding to know stuff because i worked hard for it!
october 5 /24
Self-love, right now, is taking up a large portion of my brain. I don’t have a ton to say about it, but I know that over the years spent on academia pulling all-nighters and placing so much emphasis on blame I’ve learned that having mercy for yourself is so important. I’ve had great mentors and teachers that have taught me that flexibility and balance is so much more important than a 4.0 GPA. So, moving forward since I last spoke to you guys all those years ago, I’ve put in a serious effort to not run myself down. And, I’m proud of being able to see the world as a place to enjoy as well as a place to progress slowly and efficiently towards my goals. I’ve been taking more time off to spend with friends, to connect with new people, to do yoga and singing and reading, all while balancing school and my career goals. It’s been a difficult task, but I’m glad I’m taking it on. Here’s a picture of me halfway through my choir session, learning Laura Jēkasbone’s “Jumalo” 🎵. Always show yourself mercy!
QOTD: what is something you often stress about, when you know you shouldn’t?
🎧 lie still and fade — exist strategy
📖 A Swim in a Pond in the Rain — George Saunders
8/30/22
Not having a productive day :/
Honestly hate the chaper I'm trying to study and can't bring myself to focus enough to get it over with. Outside there's a storm brewing and I can't wait for it to begin so i can take a break and read a book i started yesterday.
2/100 days of productivity
happy sunday!!! slept in, worked out, had a long journal session and breakfast in a café, and now I’m back at home resting before my PM duty, while the laundry machine purrs and the basketball game plays on tv. I am at peace, I am happy. no dark clouds for the first time in months. things get better.
2024.29.5
My exams will started the next week ,the first exam will be in Thursday and I should start tody if I want good grades and that what I want
So ! :
1.the first lecture of histology
2.the second lecture of histology
3.finish my book
4.clean my room
(the photo from Pinterest)
Today felt like it would never end.
Had an exam in the morning, coffe break, continued studying, had another exam in the afternoon, and then went ikea shopping.
First exam: good, i felt great about my performance, got me excited for life :)
Second exam: i blanked. I was tired, burnt-out, unfocused, and for the life of me, i could not focus enough to properly answer the questions. I did... Poorly, for lack of better words.
Not feeling great, but shopping did help make me feel a bit better
10/100 days of productivity
[research life]
Spending the day reviewing my readings + finishing my assignments for the next week 🫶🏻🩷 Very productive but tiring! 🤞🏻🍰
Imagine getting to the point in life where YOU are your own vision board; where you are that girl who has the life that you want, and you don't have to seek it out through other people. That should be the ultimate goal.
Here are subtle things that you should be doing to channel your ideal person and improve yourself for the better FROM THE INSIDE
take care of your hygiene: brush your teeth every day, wash your face with soap, wash your hair, take meaningful showers
be kind to yourself: speak nicely to yourself, treat yourself every now and then, love yourself exactly the way you came
make the effort: do your hair and wear something cute, even if you're only going to the supermarket. I bet your ideal self looks stunning wherever she goes, so make that effort if you really want to become her
move your body: dance to some music for just 5 minutes, take a walk, get off the bus a (reasonable) few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way
romanticise the hell out of your life: wear those bows, create that vision board, play that aesthetic background music even if you're just washing the dishes, wear that outfit!!!!!
admire yourself: look at yourself in the mirror and remember what you look like, take a million selfies to look back and smile at, give yourself a compliment every time you pass your reflection
get creative: if you want cute decor, make it! if you want cute clothes, find some easy DIYs!
focus on what you can control: if you cannot change the situation, let it resolve itself. don't waste your precious time obsessing over something you cannot change
get to know yourself (again): rediscover your hobbies, try new activities, learn to appreciate your solitude, get out of your shell
I really wish I was part of a community like this when I was going through a really insecure and lonely phase of my life.
Instead of deciding to wake up a 3am every day from now on, and trying to reach 20k steps every day, start small and walk your way up to greatness!
My first time trying to draw a realistic ish animal :))
Real life angel cats!!! For all your drawing needs
preparing for the presentation I have to make next week!! the closer the time comes for me to speak in front of people the more I want to puke
I chose to waste time in a way I like, and everything aesthetic fills my soul
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