practice gratitude.
here's the thing · you, very often, don’t give yourself credit for all of the amazing things that have happened and still take place in your life. i can assure you, there have to be so many great things that you‘ve experienced this week — no! even today, there has to be at least one thing that made you smile. it really doesn’t matter how big or small it is. it could be someone winking at you when you were out, getting a message from someone who you haven’t talked to in a long time or something casual that you already got used to but still makes your every day special. appreciate it. don’t take it for granted. if you feel like life is boring or if you are complaining about things not going your way and feeling frustrated, think of the things that DO go your way. celebrate your small achievements that often go unnoticed. turn small victories into big ones and make them meaningful to YOU. remind yourself of the things you are happy to have, happy to experience, happy to see,… we really tend to overlook the beautiful things in our lives and take them for granted because we don’t know what it’s like without them.
GOOD things, BETTER than good things, MORE than just a few good things happen to you every day. yes, there is also probably going to be a handful of things that weren’t as pleasant or weren’t nearly as worthy of appreciation compared to other things, but you decide what you want to focus on. every day, you have the option to choose on which thing you want to spend your energy on by thinking and reminiscing about it. it’s up to you if you want to celebrate your accomplishments and feel content about them, or look forward for the next bigger, worthier and more valuable thing to cherish.
today, i want you to recall at least a handful of things that you are thankful for. there is no limit. you can continue as much as you want. but just think about it — what am i grateful for? what do i appreciate to have? how does it make me feel to be the person that gets to experience these wonderful things? i promise, you will definitely think of some lovely things. ♡
with love, ella.
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𝜗𝜚 ݁ ˖ Dollies 63 Days of Summer Glow up!! Day 1 > Prep 🎀☀️🐬
Hii Dolls!! 🎀 Welcome 2 my newest series of my 2 month long summer glow up process its pretty self explanatory but im gonna be documenting my 2 month long summer glow up process 2 just be a better me!! enjoy!! ☀️
DISCLAIMER!! ; i will censoring and dancing around certain topics just bc ik they can be triggering to some folk that have issues so cw; vauge mentions of w3!ght!! 💗
Stage 1 : Health! ☀️
It always important to keep up with ur health obvii 2 maintain good balance in life! ☀️
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Diet!! 🍏
Now diet wise i already do have a pretty balanced and healthy diet to begin with so i won’t have to that much work on my diet but i definitely wanna make small improvements!!🎀
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Diet Goals!! 🍋
incorporate different from my usual ones fruits!!
expand my palate (chronic picky eater)
making more meals that are still healthy & tasty but not repetitive!!
not skipping my meals!!
cutting out all meats except fish!!
push myself to like cucumbers
get back into drinking more fruit water!!
stop eating so much cheese!
knowing my limit when eating!
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Exercise !! 🧘♀️
Doing more exercise is definitely a huge one for me because there was a point where i did it daily but then i stopped bc i feel into a rut but then i started again but only once a month so im trying to get back into daily exercise!!
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Fitness Goals!! 🧘♀️
workout more than once a month!
do more yoga + cardio + home pilates
use exercise to make me healthier & happier
lose w*ight i won’t disclose how much i want to loose and how much i wanna be bc that’s personal 2 me !!
feeling comfortable in my body + build discipline
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Oral Health !! 🪥
I Will say i did recently update my oral hygiene routine bc i got braces so now i have to do more work but i definitely wanna still add things to it!!
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Oral Health Goals !! 🦷
consistently floss in the morning as well as night
buy a tongue scraper
get an electric toothbrush
start oil pulling
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Mental Health !! ☀️
I Sooo wanna improve some thing in my mental health bc obviously its super important to not only take care of my physical health but my mental health!! 🎀
𐙚 𓈒 ݁ ₊ Mental Health Goals !! 🧁
get back into journaling
get back into meditation
step out of my comfort zone
build more confidence in social settings!
replace most phone time with reading time
spend more time outside
prioritizing rest more
not being to hard on myself
celebrating all my wins and accomplishments no matter how big or small!
Stage2 ೀ⋆ : Hygiene!
I Already have a pretty solid skincare routine to begin with but honestly i just wanna improve to it and add more to it ! 🎀
Skincare ୭₊˚ ! 🎀
For my Skincare routine i already have my products and my basics but honestly i wanna stater using different products to better help my skin!!
❤︎ ໋𓈒 Skincare Goals ! ⭐️
ice rolling
gua-sha
jade rolling
bi weekly dermaplaing
weekly face mask
facial steaming
facial cleansing brush
use more Korean & Japanese products (Japanese products are literally the best)
Body-care ୭₊˚ ⭐️
Another section where i wanna make improvement i already exfoliate,hair removal sometimes and i use my antibacterial soap and my body washes but theres a bunch of things i wanna incorporate!! 💗
❤︎ ໋𓈒 Bodycare Goals ! 🐬
start dry brushing
exfoliate weekly
shave or epilating more often (my own choice bc honestly i don’t like the feeling of body hair
use my glycolic acid more routinely
buy more sweet smelling body products
find a signature scent
use body oil + body butter + body glitter
using an African exfoliating net instead of a rag
Haircare ୭₊˚ ! 💗
For my Hair care i definitely wanna make room for improvement i mainly detangle every day with just some water or style depending on if i need/want to or not and i oil my scalp!!
❤︎ ໋𓈒 Haircare Goals ! 🐬
Grow it out more with the Help of Indian Amla Oil (some said it stinks but if it helps)
Learn More Hair Styles
Use Rice Water
castor oil
Scalp Massage More Often
Hair Masque Bi-Weekly
Trim Split Ends
Deep Conditioning On a Wash Day
Nailcare ! ୭₊˚ ⭐️
use more cuticle oil
professional manipedis bi weekly!
soak my feet with foot salts more
develop my own at home nail care routine
Facials!!🎀
buy new daily vitamins!!
keep my hair professionally done!!
use my primuce stone more
buy more lipgloss + vaseline lip care
Stage 3 ೀ⋆ Makeup + Jewelry + Fashion + Perfumes 🛍️ !!
I wanna learn how to do my makeup again so badly! and this time i have more tips so i can actually learn how to do it properly!! 🫧
Makeup Goals ୭₊˚ !
find the perfect soft glam dolly makeup
perfect my eyebrows
learn to glue down lashes
make the perfect base
learn to bronze and contour correctly
perfect the highlighter placement
get the perfect sun kissed summer doll makeup
again buy more lipgloss
Jewelry Goals ୭₊˚ ! ⭐️
i desperately have been needing new jewelry and for the longest and ive stupidly been wearing silver knowing i like gold better
buy bangels
get gold hoops
get a new nameplate
get more necklaces
get more rings
get anklets !!
Fashion Goals ୭₊˚ ! 🛍️
actually dress in clothes i genuinely like
dress for my body type
not toning down my dressing for random people
build confidence in my outfits
start sewing some of my outfits bc i can
make crochet pieces for the beach
buy tons of cute clothes!!
make more inspo boards !!
Stage 4 ; Posture,Eloquence + Mannerism + Photogenic 🎀🍰
Definitely a Big one for me i wanna fix my posture and definitely speak up more in public bc im a little shy 🙈🎀!
Posture Goals ୭₊˚ ! 🫧
fix my back posture
learn to again regulate my nervous sustem and relax my shoulders
be more fluid in my movements!!
walking with my head up
Eloquence Goals ୭₊˚ ! 🛁
speaking louder in public so people can actually hear me
speaking clearly with confidence
controlling my facial expressions more
smiling more!! 😁
Mannerism Goals + Body Language ୭₊˚ ! 🛍️
I tend to tone down my natrual mannerisms ALOT when im out in public and honestly im tried of not being my true self in public and i let the opinions of those around me influence me into toning it down
be more animated as i am at home in public
walk the way i want to!!
practice princess mannerisms with my own little spin🤭
walk around like a princess bc im literally a princess
Extra Goals ୭₊˚ ! 🛍️
be more photogenic
learn how to pose
be more videogenic
walk around like i won the place (4 the confidence esque of it
Stage 5: Mindset!!🎀⭐️
The Final Stage!!🎀: where ill be implementing so mindsets of some my favs and learn how to express myself in my environment bc honestly it sucks not being able to be myself around my family ⭐️
Mindset Goals ୭₊˚ ! 🐬
knowing my worth
not letting outside opinions dictate my life
unapologetically being myself around my family
reminding my self that people opinions don’t matter
always have a one track mind with all my goals!!
again not being too hard on myself!
Thank you all so much 4 reading i can’t wait till start documenting my journey with you guys!!🎀⭐️ XO,Dolly!!
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Meditation, the key to freedom of the soul
Meditation has so many benefits to your physical, mental and spiritual health. Meditation is something extremely simple that every person can do. No, you do not have to be a Chinese monk sitting on top of a mountain to meditate. You don't have to be spiritual either to meditate. You can meditate anywhere and anytime.
How to meditate:
Simply sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and focus. Focus on your breath, your heartbeat, whatever is more comfortable for you. Usually beginners find focusing on their breath easier.
By focusing on your breath, what is meant is to feel the air coming in and out of your nose. It's that simple. Now, you will come across random thoughts that will randomly pop up in your mind. Do not try to make them disappear. Do not see them as your enemy but as your friend. There is a reason why they are there. Don't try to kick them out, instead gently bring your attention to your breath.
If you are a beginner, I would recommend you start meditating for 5-10 minutes once a day. Then you can increase the time to 20 minutes.
So many people have not realize how important meditation is to our life. There are too many benefits which I am not going to list below. Why? You can search them yourself and I promise you that at least one of them are going to be a solution to your problems. It will take around a month for you to realize the importance of it and after that you will realize how earlier you should've had started. It is okay. Life is beyond you. Start meditating and you will feel real. You will feel what it is like to experience actually living your life. Let's try it together: put a small challenge to yourself: start meditating, once a day, for a month. Be consistent (it's okay if you skip a day), make a small routine. And try it. Let me know how it goes.
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