have developed a fascination with the idea of using abilities/spells for mundane things in every day life, especially when they would be overkill. like in the one fic I wrote where a smn summons his ifrit egi to boil water for tea (does not go well) and one I haven't posted yet where someone uses arms length to block a doorway
there's just so much potential here
high jump for taking multiple loads of groceries up the stairs
carbuncle night light
shukuchi for when you're too lazy to walk across the living room
chain saw to open boxes
foot graze to escape from people trying to hit on you or sell you shit
garuda to help you dust (results may vary)
aetherpact so you don't lose someone in a crowd
leg graze to beat someone to the last doughnut
the endless comedic uses of rescue
bahamut as a coat rack
cast sleep on those people being loud outside late at night
meteor for fishing
stub your toe? benediction is the obvious proportional response
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a very personal evening checklist
ʀᴇᴍɪɴᴅᴇʀ → It takes an average of 66 days to create or change a habit. Don’t give up now!
☐ Take off your shoes when you get home. According to several studies, the sole of a shoe can carry hundreds of thousands of bacteria. In a biblical passage, God is said to have spoken to Moses in these words: “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Isn't that what the safety and comfort of a home means to us? A sanctuary for the soul? Taking off one's shoes is just the smallest sign of reverence. For this very reason, I try to keep my environment as clean as possible.
☐ Fulfill your commitments. Study, finish your work or respond to the last emails of the day. I don't get changed until I'm done. This is an important part as it allows me to ease my mind about the duties I know I am handling. It's hard for me to relax knowing I have a something to do.
☐ Disconnect, break away from screens as early as possible. Try to get away from the constant attention and energy demanded by our electronic gadgets. Blue light causes your brain to believe that it's still daytime, resulting in a reduction of the production of melatonin. In other words, your brain starts working to keep you awake. For those of you who are curious, I don't watch television, as I don't have one.
☐ If possible, be physically active. Walk for 20 minutes, do some yoga, use the exercise bike or go to the gym. Remember that cleaning is a double-duty activity. It's a great way to get you to move. Try to establish a physical routine: depending on your needs, try to stick to a program of one, two, three… or six sessions a week. If you really don't have time, focus on walking to get to and/or come back from work.
☐ Wash yourself. Again, everyone has a different approach to it, depending on their resources and organization. Science recommends taking a shower in the evening, because during the day we accumulate many bacteria, viruses and parasites that affect the regeneration of our skin. During the night, our skin has plenty of time to regenerate. (It is important to remember that taking two showers a day is not recommended: first, because it destabilizes your skin, which has not fully regenerated, second, because it is aggressive for sensitive skins and third, because it is not very nice to Mother Nature.)
☐ Get comfortable. Except for events or evenings when I'm not home alone, I prepare my dinner and enjoy it in my sleepwear.
☐ Prepare a light dinner. Avoid all forms of stimulants such as caffeine, sugar, energy drinks. Try to have an early dinner. I know this is cultural (coming from a family where dinner is served around 8 or 9pm), but a light, early dinner will help you sleep better, have better digestion, boost your metabolism and reduce your blood pressure.
☐ I also use this time to enjoy the presence of my loved ones or to think about calling them, or sending them a message… because they represent a real emotional support for me. Studies have shown that spending time with friends and family contributes greatly to happiness. Among other things, it reduces anxiety, increases productivity and improves mental health.
☐ If you have time, take care of yourself. Follow your skincare routine, even if it's as simple as applying a moisturizer and using deodorant, as it is for me. Remember to brush your teeth. Use slippers at home. Slippers are great for protecting your feet from the cold and keeping your blood flow from slowing down.
☐ Like with my morning routine, I exercise my mind, my faith and/or my creativity for a few minutes. I think it is as important to lighten your mind as it is to exercise it. Here again, I pray for a few minutes. I also write a few notes about my day in my journal. I have developed a sort of obsession with diaries from past centuries and the desire to record intimate details of our lives… and it is true that I harbor the hope that someday I will look back at my writings, much later in life, and find a sort of comforting nostalgy in them. Reading is also one of my favorite hobby. I often fall asleep while reading.
☐ Plan the next day as best you can. I know that some people find it very helpful to prepare their lunch, outfit and/or bag for the next day. This is the time to do what feels right for you. As for me, I just set my alarm clock (If possible, get an alarm clock that is not your phone.)
☐ Determine a time to go to bed and stick to it. If it takes a while to fall asleep (this obviously does not apply to people with sleep disorders...), I invite you to hang out in bed with a book or some relaxing music. I guess I'm pretty harsh, because when this happens, I prefer to condemn myself to boredom, in the dark and in silence. I think it works for me.
I'm so glad that my morning routine inspired many people. I just wanted to come back to something that I feel is very important: Life is made up of countless unexpected events. The world is not all black and white, but is composed of a multitude of shades. This means that none of your days will ever resemble the other. Be flexible and forgive yourself: lists are only there to help us organize this immense chaos that is life. Sometimes, self-care also means allowing the unplanned: a rest, or a change of plans. Again, this list is intended to be personal. Feel free to rewrite it!
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my 2023 goals & motivations !!
for living a happier, healthier, & more fulfilling life.
• prioritizing health.
loving yourself and becoming the best version of yourself relies much on the status of your physical and mental wellbeing. eating whole foods, prioritizing fruits & vegetables, drinking plenty water, making time for yoga, meditation, and/or pilates.
• enjoying the moment.
putting down your device and stimulation that otherwise detaches you from the world around gives a new sense of living. enjoying the people and environment around you gives a breath of fresh air to what it means to be alive. both in the simple things and in the grand milestones.
• making routines.
having routine in your life is so important to living your dream life. maybe not perfect every minute of every day, but that structure gives balance and peace into each day. skincare routines. morning self care routines. chore routines. reading, writing, or other hobby routines. exercise routines. evening/night time routines. all of these rituals and routines keep you on track and organized, allowing your real focus on growing.
• diet.
how you fuel your body has an overwhelming impact on how you feel both physically and mentally. focus on foods that nourish. focus on getting in your vitamins through whole foods. drink less carbonated and energy packed drinks. focus on water & hydration. focus on fruits, vegetables, organic, and other natural, healthy sources of energy. make your inside feel good and have it reflect on the outside as well.
love & self love.
tell people you love them more. life is far too short to not express the love and care you have for the people close to you. friends, family, significant others, and yourself included deserve to feel your love. they deserve to know they have someone who feels so strongly tied and committed to them.
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