little self care tips

wingsonangels:

and-thus:

niqabisinparis:

– apply Vaseline to your eyes, lashes, brows, and lips before bed

– never brush curly hair while it’s dry

– on that note, applying products/oil to curly hair while dry is useless

– use a t shirt to dry hair to avoid frizz

– sleep without pants. trust me.

– avoid watery body lotions like Vaseline’s lotion. only dries you out

– avoid crystalline, jagged scrubs (sugar, coffee. St. Ives, etc.). Use round/gentle ones like oatmeal

– avoid coconut oil on face. if you apply it to your hair wash your face afterwards

– don’t put lemon on your face. it might seem like it’s helping but it weakens its protective layer in the long run. if you do use it, dilute it and avoid sun for a while.

– no toothpaste on pimples either it’s a myth

– why do u have a bra on at home. take that shit off and live a little.

– apply deodorant before getting dressed so it doesn’t rub off on your clothes defeating the purpose

– reapply sunscreen every 3-4 hours

– don’t text the fuckboy he don’t care about you

– wake up 30 minutes earlier to have a more relaxed morning and avoid rushing

– wash panties by themselves so you don’t get the gross dirt and germs from your other clothes mixed in. dry them in the sun to kill bacteria if possible.

– hand wash all hijabs they’ll last longer

– don’t use rose water with added fragrance. always check label

– eat at least one fruit or vegetable a day

– leave menial tasks for the end of the day. don’t drain yourself before getting to the important stuff

– before saying something mean or a nasty joke, take 5 seconds to think about it.

– apologizing first doesn’t make you weak

– being vulnerable doesn’t make you weak

– exfoliate after using foundation or powder

– clean phone screen with rubbing alcohol/sanitizer

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– light some candles and take a bath

– read a book (even if you don’t like reading, it’s relaxing)

– go through your closet and get rid of the things you don’t wear

– and then after that, go thrifting

– make a playlist of your favorite music

– watch 30 minutes of YouTube or Netflix (you don’t want to watch more than that or you won’t get up after or get anything done)

– write rant letters to people (you don’t have to give them to anyone)

– write love letters to yourself and others (again, you don’t have to give them to anyone)

– write your feels down in a journal or notebook

– when you get home, do take your bra (or binder if you use one) off and get into some comfy ass clothes because you deserve it

– drink water!! it really does make you feel better

– eat a snack (healthy, if you’d like)

– dress up even if you aren’t going out

– don’t wear makeup to school (if you’re comfortable with it)

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– if you’re feeling stressed or finding your life filled with drama (bad drama or all drama works) take a step back for a few minutes and just breath

– meditation helps with that too or just in general

– when studying, don’t listen to music with tons of lyrics or a melody you really like. It can make it easy to get distracted

– on that note, try listening to slow moving/classical/all acoustic music

– really really you should use a planner or journal or bullet journal

– before you make big decisions, make a pro/con list of what it might happen

– don’t forget to have time for yourself, family, friends, work/school

– don’t pull too many all-nighters. Maybe once or less a month

– make a bullet journal and look up ideas for it like amount of water you drank in the day, calories you ate, or steps you walked

– try to get into one physical activity at least. It doesn’t have to be anything hard like football or cross country. Maybe just walk the neighbor’s dog

– own a small plant (or more)

– try to learn a new thing everyday

– learn to play at least one musical instrument, it’s fun and relaxing

– don’t get upset over the little things, embrace them!

– remember YOU. Young, Organized, Unique. No matter if you’re 15 introverted and insecure or 51 a mess and happy. You will always be those three things

– don’t put too much heat on your hair (hairdryer, flatiron, straightener, curling iron). It looks bad when you’re older

– leave. toxic. people.

-smiling really helps a mood

– just for freaking fudge sakes, be your own damn self 😌

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