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5 Classics for girly girls 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
Emily of New Moon
The bittersweet process of growing up and finding where you truly belong... The perfect read for the start of a new school year. After her father’s death, Emily Starr is sent to live with her snobbish relatives at New Moon farm. Thrust into an unfamiliar and often cold environment, Emily faces numerous challenges. However, as time passes, she begins to adapt and discovers the beauty in her surroundings. With the support of her new friends—Teddy, Perry, and Ilse—Emily not only finds solace but also discovers her own creative talents, helping her carve out a place for herself in this new chapter of her life.
“If it's IN you to climb you must -- there are those who MUST lift their eyes to the hills -- they can't breathe properly in the valleys.”
Jane Eyre
A true classic for all my fellow gothic-lit enthusiasts, Jane Eyre, reminds us that everyone deserves a love that consumes, challenges, and transforms the very core of your being, offering both profound joy and deep heartache (we love a good situationsship). Following Jane Eyre, an orphaned and mistreated girl who endures a harsh upbringing but grows into a strong, independent woman. As she takes a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall, she encounters the enigmatic Mr. Rochester, sparking a profound and tumultuous romance. Their intense connection is marred by secrets and personal demons, revealing the complexities of their relationship.
“Jane, be still; don't struggle so like a wild, frantic bird, that is rending its own plumage in its desperation." "I am no bird, and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you.”
The Secret Garden
Mary Lennox, a spoiled and neglected girl, is sent to live with her uncle after the death of her parents. Initially ill-tempered and withdrawn, Mary’s curiosity is sparked by rumours of a hidden, abandoned garden on the estate. As she explores and begins to restore this secret garden, she experiences a beautiful shift (glow-up era). The once gloomy and sickly Mary starts to bloom alongside the garden, rediscovering happiness, vibrancy, and a sense of belonging, making the story a heartwarming tale of growth and recovery.
“At first, people refuse to believe that a strange new thing can be done, then they begin to hope it can be done, then they see it can be done--then it is done, and all the world wonders why it was not done centuries ago.”
Pride and Prejudice
Truly a classic that has shaped my romantic expectations hahah... Elizabeth Bennet battles societal expectations and her own misjudgments in 19th-century England. When the aloof Mr Darcy (he'd totally be a ghoster in the 21st century just saying...) first crosses her path, their initial encounters are fraught with tension and misunderstanding. However, as Elizabeth delves deeper, she uncovers the complexities of Darcy’s character and her own heart.
“I could no longer help saying that I loved him. I loved him not only for his sake but for his own sake. I loved him because he was the only person who had ever really loved me for myself. I loved him because he had made me feel that I was worthy of being loved.”
The Little Prince
A young, otherworldly prince from a tiny planet travels across the universe, meeting various inhabitants and learning profound life lessons. His journey brings him to Earth, where he encounters a stranded pilot and shares his reflections on love, loss, and the essence of human connections. Through whimsical adventures and encounters, The Little Prince explores the importance of seeing with the heart rather than the eyes and reminds us of the value of friendship and innocence.
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched; they are felt with the heart.”
you guys asked for more academia/book stuff so I thought this might be a nice start, especially since I know that many of you are just getting into classics; these are all very much suitable for beginners!! <3
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small things to improve your life 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
compliment people more often
pick up a crafty hobby
start to learn a language that you've always wanted to speak
take more photos and videos
watch movies, documentaries, shows, read, write, etc etc..
practice your makeup skills and try different styles
law of affirmation
start a blog (or just read mine hehe <3)
write essays on whatever interests you at the moment
make new playlists and update old ones
workout, stretch, go for walks
allow yourself to be bored sometimes; you don't have to constantly be doing things
talk to yourself with love and kindness
go thrifting and update your wardrobe
try new coffee shops and find your favourite one
embody the energy that you'd like to attract
dress up every day, you don't need a special occasion to wear your favourite outfits
decorate and rearrange your room until it feels like you
journal and write about your day, dreams, and ideas
manifest and visualise
reach out to your friends more often
visit more museums and art galleries
talk to the moon
As always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments! <3
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🧁🤍THE BATMAN EFFECT🤍🧁
🤍Are you aware of the meme where people start identifying themselves as batman ? Turns out it is more than a meme. The batman effect means where you pretend to be character like Batman or Barbie to complete a task.
🧁In a University of Michigan a researcher , Professor Ethan Kross , he completed a study he completed with several colleagues where a sample of 4 and 6 year old children were invited to complete a boring task on computer . The children were instructed to work hard , keep it as long as they could and they were reminded the task were boring . To test their commitment to the cause , the researchers informed the kids that they could take the break whenever they wanted to play a game on tablet .
Group one - Researchers told them to ask themselves , " Am I working hard ? " while they completed the task.
Group Two- Researchers instructed these children to ask themselves , " is y/n working hard ? " .
Group Three - Researchers told these kids children to pretend they were a favourite hardworking character like Batman , Bob the Builder or Dora the explorer . They received a prop like a cape as a visual reminder to act like their character. They were instructed to ask themselves, " Is Batman working hard ? "
Result - Children in group one did not enjoy their task . They took most breaks and their motivation was poor. The second group did a little better . The third group or the Batman group worked harder , took fewer breaks and enjoyed their tasks more than others.
🤍The batman effect works for not only children but for adults too !! Beyonce has an alter ego " Sasha Fierce " , her alter ego allowed her to be confident . Adele also has an alter ego " Sasha Carter " , her alter ego was a combination of Beyonce's Sasha Fierce and the real music star June Cartar. Adele admitted that her alter ego helped her give her best to every performance during her breakout year. I believe even k-pop idols have alter egos , there are idols who are bubbly and shy in real life but on stage they are confident.
🧁The Batman effect helps us to reduce anxiety. Adopting an alter ego is an extreme form of self-distancing which involves taking a step back from our immediate feelings to allow us to view a situation more dispassionately. When you think of yourself as a separate identity , it is not you that has to perform the task , it is Batman . It can help you to build confidence, increase concentration , improve your emotional regulation and help you to gain self-control . Your alter ego has no limitations.
🧁So the next time , you lose your motivation to study ? Pretend you are Rory Gilmore. ( whoever you upto for study inspiration) . You feel you cannot do anything ? Pretend you are Barbie. You feel you cannot dance ? Pretend you are Michael Jackson.
Be grateful.
- Why?
Normally being grateful makes us and the universe (or God, whatever you believe) happier.
For example: you give a gift to a person, if they receive it gratefully, you will want to give them more gifts. The same thing happens with the universe, if you are grateful, you will be rewarded.
- How?
We all know that it is difficult to be grateful if we are going through a bad time, we must know that something much better always happens from something bad.
Here I will tell you how to do actions of gratitude:
Express gratitude: Taking the time to say "thank you" to the people in our lives and to the universe itself, you can make it a day or night routine, accompanied with meditation if necessary.
Reflect: Take a few minutes at the end of the day to reflect on the positive things that have happened.
Acts of kindness: Performing acts of kindness and help toward others can also foster a sense of gratitude.
how much exercise should you do per week for maximum health benefits?
note: while getting enough of different types of exercise is important, as different types of exercise bring different primary benefits, the most important thing is that you are moving your body! don’t feel pressured to do a strict amount of cardio per week if you don’t like cardio, especially if you are new to exercise. this goes for any other type of exercise. it’s totally okay to do the exercise you enjoy doing, as long as you are doing it!
how much cardio should you be doing?
while this may differ according to your personal health, conditions you may have, your goals, etc. (as with any other form of exercise), the general advice given by professionals and the American Heart Association is at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity or 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week. if we are going with 150 minutes per week, this would mean at least 21 minutes per day, or 30 minutes 5x per week. this schedule may vary depending on your schedule, but the overall goal is 75 or 150 minutes per week!
how much strength/weight training should you be doing?
while different professional sources have varying opinions on this, the most common advice is 60-90 minutes per week. if we are using 90 minutes per week, this would equal to 13 minutes per day, 18 minutes 5x per week, or 30 minutes 3x per week.
how much yoga/stretching should you be doing?
it is important to at least include a short cool down stretch after your workout to prevent injury and reduce soreness, but when it comes to yoga, it is recommended that you include at least a 1 hour session 3x per week, although doing a bit each day is considered ideal. using the guide of 3 hours per week, this would equal 26 minutes per day, 36 minutes 5x per week, or 60 minutes 3x per week.
how much pilates should you be doing?
while many do not include pilates in their routine or do not consider it necessary, i and many others find it incredibly beneficial due to its ability to work the smaller muscle groups that weight training usually does not. it is generally recommended that you do a 45 minute session 3-4x per week. this would also equal 19 minutes daily if you prefer to split it that way.
youtube channels to motivate you this semester
♡ abao in tokyo - study with me’s & playlists
♡ advika singh - study & productivity vlogs
♡ allie c. - medical school vlogs
♡ carrot td - study with me’s
♡ celine - study with me’s
♡ deaana - medical school, study with me’s, stationary, etc.
♡ dear mimi - study vlogs
♡ dia - medical student vlogs
♡ dr. rachel southard, do - medical school & residency vlogs & talks
♡ emily feng - medical school vlogs
♡ emilystudying - dental school & study vlogs
♡ emma grace - nursing school vlogs
♡ emmalilyn - study with me’s
♡ ginny - study vlogs
♡ hyobin - medical student vlogs
♡ leighton sanders - nursing vlogs
♡ lucky penny - study with me’s
♡ lunardazes. - uni study vlogs
♡ madi’s nursing journey - nursing school & nursing vlogs
♡ mango oatmilk - study with me’s
♡ maria silva - study & hospital interning vlogs
♡ merve - study with me’s
♡ mishujo - study & productive vlogs
♡ nada - study & productivity vlogs
♡ ray hon - study with me’s
♡ sab yang - medical school & study vlogs
♡ sean study - study with me’s
♡ sierra lyn - nursing vlogs
♡ studymd - study with me’s
♡ study to success - stationary, study with me’s, study hacks, etc.
♡ tani study - study with me’s
♡ yours truly, chloe - study vlogs
♡ yulma - study with me’s
more mat workouts for when you don’t feel like standing
♡ 8 minute lower abs by mary braun
♡ 8 minute brutal abs by mary braun
♡ 15 minute thigh and booty pilates by fitbymik
♡ 15 minute hourglass abs by madeleine abeid
♡ 20 minute butt lift by mary braun
♡ 20 minute thigh and booty pilates by move with nicole
♡ 20 minute express pilates by move with nicole
♡ 25 minute abs and booty pilates by move with nicole
♡ 25 minute booty and thigh pilates by bailey brown
♡ 30 minute pilates for beginners by move with nicole
♡ 30 minute lower body pilates by moving mango pilates
♡ 40 minute full body with weights by penny bernshaw
♡ 47 minute full body pilates fusion by dansique fitness
♡ 1 hour full body pilates by moving mango pilates
♡ 1 hour full body pure pilates by moving mango pilates
Everyone’s always like glow up this, glow up that, but you know who’s glow-up we never talk about?
HIS!!!!
Like look how he started out
EVERYTHING ALWAYS GOES IN MY FAVOR
Literally everything goes in my favour
Things I learned on my healing journey so far🤍
1. Trust your opinion first. It's okay to ask your trusted person for advice but at the end of the day, they're not YOU. Always come back to your heart and your true opinion or decision so you don't have any regrets.
2. Keep things private. I'm not saying, don't tell anyone anything about your life. Keep your goals, your plans and your relationships private. Notice how every time you tell your "friends" about your crush, it all goes south and suddenly he doesn't like you anymore? If you kept it private, that wouldn't have happened. Not everyone needs to know everything about you.
3. Change your mindset. This is the secret of a good life y'all. You can have everything you've ever dreamed of, your job, your partner, anything. But your mindset is so poor that you keep seeking out every wrong thing about your dream life. Always looking for negative, being happy when something falls because "you were right all along". I'm not saying be naive, but be positive. Hope for the best. Expect good things. Replace negative thoughts about yourself with positive ones. Your mindset is your life and your reality. Realize it already.
4. Stop doubting yourself. Stop thinking you can't do it because it's 'hard'. Who said it's hard? We all know you can do it. Like, come on it's not that hard stop having that pathetic victim 'I can't do it' mindset. How old are you, again? Your self doubt is a liar and the only power it has is you believing in it. - Elanora Oxa
5. Things won't come true if you don't put in the work. You are saying affirmations 'my skin is clear' everyday but NOT having a skin care routine. Come on. 'I have my dream body' but not doing a workout here and there? Sorry to break it to you, but you won't get anywhere like that. Actually DO stuff. If you pair exercise with affirmations, it's a game changer.
Hey Angels, this is a unusual kinda post from me. These are all literally life-changing, however small they may seem. Once you implement these into your life and enjoy the process, you will bloom. Hope this helped.
Kisses from your favourite Angel (aka me)💓
One of the worst things anyone ever said to me: just sit here and be pretty
Lana del rey and sabrina carpenter are my faves🎀
I was today years old when I learned that I don't have to take every opinion of my close ones as a belief and as a fact
Sometimes you just have to say what in the actual fuck and move on
My favourite animal is me shopping
My favourite animal is me making myself sick from simply overthinking
How many aura points did I lose for liking (more than liking, idk wtf that was) a guy I met almost four years ago
Who genuenly enjoys drinking mineral water💀 Like please back off you psycho
Do you ever feel like "don't talk to me please😩😭"
When I have to gaslight myself into thinking the love interest is hot so I can enjoy the movie😭
"Omg he's so hot"
"Go talk to him"
"WHAT is wrong with u💀"
I literally just screamed in my pillow with full force and then I just started laughing
Current obsession: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Idk about y'all but I still strongly believe that there are little people working in every organ and cell in my body
New post💓💓💓💓💓
Things I learned on my healing journey so far🤍
1. Trust your opinion first. It's okay to ask your trusted person for advice but at the end of the day, they're not YOU. Always come back to your heart and your true opinion or decision so you don't have any regrets.
2. Keep things private. I'm not saying, don't tell anyone anything about your life. Keep your goals, your plans and your relationships private. Notice how every time you tell your "friends" about your crush, it all goes south and suddenly he doesn't like you anymore? If you kept it private, that wouldn't have happened. Not everyone needs to know everything about you.
3. Change your mindset. This is the secret of a good life y'all. You can have everything you've ever dreamed of, your job, your partner, anything. But your mindset is so poor that you keep seeking out every wrong thing about your dream life. Always looking for negative, being happy when something falls because "you were right all along". I'm not saying be naive, but be positive. Hope for the best. Expect good things. Replace negative thoughts about yourself with positive ones. Your mindset is your life and your reality. Realize it already.
4. Stop doubting yourself. Stop thinking you can't do it because it's 'hard'. Who said it's hard? We all know you can do it. Like, come on it's not that hard stop having that pathetic victim 'I can't do it' mindset. How old are you, again? Your self doubt is a liar and the only power it has is you believing in it. - Elanora Oxa
5. Things won't come true if you don't put in the work. You are saying affirmations 'my skin is clear' everyday but NOT having a skin care routine. Come on. 'I have my dream body' but not doing a workout here and there? Sorry to break it to you, but you won't get anywhere like that. Actually DO stuff. If you pair exercise with affirmations, it's a game changer.
Hey Angels, this is a unusual kinda post from me. These are all literally life-changing, however small they may seem. Once you implement these into your life and enjoy the process, you will bloom. Hope this helped.
Kisses from your favourite Angel (aka me)💓