𝓛𝒊𝒍𝒚 ♡︎

hey dolls, welcome to my blog !! ♡︎🧁🌸

you can call me lily, i'm 7teen and this is my little corner of the internet where i talk about self improvement and take you along my journey while i try to figure out life, with a side of yapping.

some things about me ☆:

i play the piano, i love reading, drawing, listening to music (i expecially love music from the 80s/90s, lana del rey and addison rae, but i listen to almost anything) and 2000s series (my faves are pretty little liars, buffy the vampire slayer and the vampire diaries). i love anything vintage, my fav color is pink, i love horror movies and anything spiritual and paranormal. i also believe in & practice the law of assumption!! english isn't my first language so i apologize for any possible mistakes </3

current goals i'm working on ✩:

learning new languages, being more confident, healing my relationship with food, being more productive, keeping a positive mindset, working out more & being more educated

these are just some things i'm either doing or plan on start doing to glow up, so i thought i'd share

make sure to stay hydrated. drinking 2–3 liters of water a day is essential for your health and appearance. it supports healthy skin, reduces bloating, and helps minimize water retention.

drink green tea once a day, possibly after a meal. it boosts your metabolism, supports digestion, helps debloating and improoves skin quality

move your body daily and make sure to get your steps in. even if your goal isn't to lose weight or tone up, exercising is still important for your health and boosts your metabolism, reduces bloating and improves skin and sleep quality

ice wash your face in the morning to depuff your face and make your skin tighter.

stop eating processed sugars for better skin and less bloating

listen to subliminals (if you believe in manifesting)

lympathic drainage massages to get rid of excess fluids that make you look bloated

low sodium diet to avoid bloating and water retention

start mewing, so placing your tongue on the roof of your mouth. this is the correct tongue posture that everyone should assume and helps forward growth and sharper jawline

face massages with your hands, gua sha or rollers. it helps to depuff your face

use coconut/castor/olive oil on your lashes to make them stronger and healthier. you can also use a lash serum to make them grow longer, but the results aren't long term since as soon as you stop using it your lashes will go back to their normal lenght.

if you're trying to lose weight make sure to stay in a calorie deficit or else nothing will work, not even if you eat healthy anfìd workout.

groom your eyebrows and shape them accordingly to what suits best your face shape

take cold showers to imrpove skin and hair quality. or at least dont take boiling hot showers, that will just cause redness and hair breakage

in honor of the new school year starting, here's a little guide on how to make studying "fun" and avoid falling behind in your classes

first off, most of the learning happens during the lesson while the teacher is explaining, so make sure to pay attention in class and take notes. that way, you will only have half of the work left when you get home.

make sure to study the topics once at a time, instead of studying everything all at once the day before the test ( trust me, i've been there). everyday after school, try to revise quickly everything that was explained that day so that you don't forget it right away.

do all your homework the day you get it, and not at the last minute

make sure to get enough sleep, because if you go to school with 5 hours of sleep you will most likely not be able to focus. sleeping at least 8 hours every night is crucial for physical and mental health, remember that rest is just as important as working.

buy cute school supplies. highlighters, glitter gel pens, fluffy pens, etc. that will make you more excited and motivated to actually use them and study.

study with friends (but make sure you're actually studying). it can be really helpful to have a friend explain to you in simple terms something you didn't understand in class, and you can do exercises together or revise out loud.

study at a library or a cafe. you can do this both with friends or on your own, but studying in a cute place with a cozy atmosphere while sipping on a warm drink will definitely get you more in the mood to study, expecially if you're surrounded by others studying as well.

don't be afraid to raise your hand in class if you didn't understand something. i'm very shy, so i know it can be hard, but it's worth it, because not only will it help you understand, but it will also give the teacher a good impression if she sees that you're interested.

keep your school supplies and notes organized. if everything is a mess it will be way harder to make sense of it and you'll spend more time trying to find a specific paper or trying to understand what you wrote than actually studying.

find a study method that is suitable for you. there are many techniques that are recommended (pomodoro method, blurting methid,flashcards, quizzes, etc.), so you can try them out and find which one works best for you

make school actually fun (or try to). walk to class with music, get ready in the morning, wear cute outfits and try different hairstyles, joke with your friends, find yourself a hallway crush etc. sure, studying is important, but at the end of the day you're still young and you deserve to enjoy every day of your life. just don't have too much fun, try to balance things and avoid making noise in class and annoying the teachers cause that will surely not make you their favourite student..

when you study at home, create a cozy, clean and organized space. light some scented candles, grab a snack and something to drink, and maybe listen to something while studying (try to avoid things that distract you, you can try to listen to classical music or brown/white noise that helps you focus)

have a morning and night routine that you stick to . that will help you stay organized, avoid being late to school or going to bed late, and it will make everything less stressful.

have hobbies and interests outside of school. academic validation isn't the only thing that matters and you are much more than your grades, so cultivate your other interests and skills as much as you can in your free time.

reward yourself with a treat (something to buy or eat, or someplace to go to etc.) when you achieve one of your academic goals. that will keep you motivated.

consistency is key. study everyday, practice, don't give up even if at first you can't understand anything. that's the only way to truly reach your goals.

intelligence is the ultimate aphrodisiac

tone down on social media, that rots your brain with an illusion of entertainment. mindlessy scrolling on tiktok, instagram or other platforms won't get you anything other than a lowered attention span and hours of wasted time, that summed up take away precious years of your life. and remember, it's different to scroll for boredom in search of quick dopamine hits and to watch videos with a purpose, whether it's learning or inspiration. avoid the first one.

reading is key. it will help you have a wider vocabulary, different views on certain topics, general knowledge and, bonus, it's entertaining. you can read any kind of book, as long as you like it, however, you can also try to challenge yourself with harder books or classics. expand your range of genres, topics, countries, etc. it will train your brain even more, and it's always good to be knowledged about literature. trust me, classics aren't boring!! not all, at least

watch movies. when you're bored and tired and don't feel like doing anything that requires particular effort, instead of scrolling, just watch a movie!! the same as books, it helps you exploring new cultures, perspectives and topics, and additionally, you get to enjoy beautiful cinematography. cinema might just be the best thing created by humans, and that letterboxd account isn't going to build itself! as an additional thing, if you want to maximize the learning, you can just watch documentaries

research. any topic that interests you, or a topic you heard others discuss and realized you knew nothing about it, just research it. seriously, the internet can be used for good things other than brainrot, so why not make the most of it? watch educational youtube videos, read articles or book pdfs that you find online for free, join online courses, research different websites or online communities. just make sure that the source is somewhat reliable and don't use ai!! become so knowledged about a niche topic that has always fascinated you to the point people use you as a source of information. what's cooler than that? just make it your life goal to be a walking wikipedia and the motivation will kick in. and try to have at least a little bit of general knowledge in all topics, because i'm sorry but you can't know all about rocks and minerals and then not know who dante is.

keep up with current events. knowing about what's going on in the world is crucial. inform yourself, watch the news, read the papers, develop your own ideas and opinions, anything, as long as you don't let what's happening right in front of your eyes go unnoticed. knowing a bunch of things about very specific topics is cool, sure, but if you're ignorant about the present, then what's the point? honestly, as soon as you grow up, caring about politics is necessary, as it shapes your present and future, and pretending it doesn't exist or doesn't have an effect on you is useless in the long run.

be curious. never be afraid to ask questions to understand better and expand your knowledge, whether it's in class or discussions at the dinner table. if someone is more informed than you in certain topics, use that at your advantage, there is nothing better than actively learning from another human that shares the same passions and interests as you.

surround yourself with smart people. connected to the previous point, it's important that you try to hang out with knowledged people you can have deep talks on important topics with, or debates. it doesn't mean that all your friends have to be philosophers, but at the same time try to choose some people that have the same goals as you, or that have already accomplished something you desire. that will not only motivate and inspire you but also help you get closer to your goals, and it's crucial to have relationships that stimulate your mind.

be mindful of what you consume. this is similar to the first point, but instead of watching whatever comes up on your feed, give it a purpose. you can entertain yourself in educational ways. watch educational videos, ted talks, podcasts,etc.

play games that stimulate your mind. it can be chess, sudoku, puzzles, card games, crosswords, etc. but also online quizzes that make you learn new things in a fun way, for example you can do quizzes for all the flags of the world, etc.

learn a new language. becoming bilingual, or a polyglot, has been proven to have significant impact on the brain with benefits such as increased memory and problem solving skills. moreover, it's always useful and it gives you plenty of opportunities for working and traveling. and it's also really cool.

journal. really helps you to understand yourself deeper and be more in touch with your emotions.

practice critical thinking. instead of always looking for other people's opinions on certain matters, develop your own ideas based on what you think, and not what others say. and most of all, i've said it before and i'll said it again, don't ask chat gpt or ai in general for help everytime you have a small problem or assignment. think for yourself and don't let an artificial brain take over your own mind, if you need advice, ask other people and not a soulless robot. not only that, but you need to be able to solve your own problems when it's necessary, and not be dependant on ai's help.

make the most out of school. i know that a lot of times what is taught in school might not really spark your interest, whether the issue is in the actual topic or the environment and way in which it's explained. however, paying attention in class is really one of the most useful things you can do to learn new things, other than the fact that it will benefit you with higher grades. intelligence isn't measured by a couple marks on a test, but by your overall knowledge and ability to think, and there is so much more to learn other than what is taught in school. that said, it doesn't mean that attending classes is useless, both for your future and your own development, so you should make the most out of this learning opportunity given to you. don't view it as some sort of torture that is imposed to you, but as the true blessing and useful tool it really is. i know it can be hard to think of it like that at times, but many kids don't have that ability, and recognizing your luck and privilege is the first step to appreciating the access to education granted to you.

don't shrink yourself. if you have an opinion on something, speak up, don't be intimidated, or else what was all that study for? just so you could pass as someone who knows nothing on the topic simply because you're too shy to let yourself be noticed?

have hobbies. it's important to have your own interests and things you like to do in your free time, or else you'll come off as a boring person, sorry. mastering a specific skill is definitely a cool thing, and it stimulates your mind and body while also keeping you away from distractions, such as your phone.

everything can teach you something. every situation in which you think you can learn anything new, don't let it slip. it doesn't matter what the topic is, or from who the information is coming from, just take the opportunity and make the most of it. real life experiences are the best for learning, and they will stay in your memory for longer.

put into practice what you learn. learning doesn't have to be just passive, or else you'll easily forget about it. instead, try to notice how the knowledge you have acquired helps you in your daily life, and try to explain those things to your friends or family. not only will you become sort of a "mentor", but you'll also remember the things you teach more easily. teaching is the best way to learn.

you can change. it's not too late, you're not stuck, and there's nothing holding you back if not yourself. your life is in your hands only, and the sooner you realize it, the sooner things will improve. fake it til you make it, no one will know the truth beside yourself. you have the power to wake up one day and choose to start over, act differently, and be the version of yourself you have always dreamed of. it's all up to you, in the end.

𝓙ournaling tips 🧁☆

don't let social media be your only archive

first off, why should you start a journal?

not only is journaling a fun hobby that will keep you away from your phone for a while, it also helps you with getting to know yourself more, understanding your feelings and working on them. it is a way to keep your thoughts and memories written on paper forever for you to reread once you're older, and maybe you'll laugh at what seemed so important back then. personally, i have kept journals and diaries ever since i knew how to write, and trust me, it's worth it.

there isn't a specific way in which you should or shouldn't journal: after all, it is your space, and you get to choose how to organize it. but if you're feeling lost and don't know how to start, i can give you some ideas.

first off, pick out a journal and decorate it. you can paint it, cover it with stickers or fun colored paper, mark it with lip stains, or whatever you want. just have fun with it, and make it cute, that way you'll be even more inspired to write in it.

and now.. what do you write?

✩ the basics.

❥︎ " about me" page. who are you? what are your favourite traits in yourself, and what do you want to change? what do you like doing? what are your favourite things? your fav movies, books, shows, songs, etc. what makes you you?

❥︎ bucket lists. places you want to visit, things you want to do this summer, things you want to accomplish in a specific time, a to do list for each month and year, things you want to do with your friends, books to read, movies/ tv shows to watch, experiences you want to have, etc.

❥︎ wishlists. whether it's products, clothes, or non material things.

❥︎ quotes. things that speak to you, that motivate you or that you think resonate with you, who you are and who you want to be. scraps of some of your favourite books, poetry, a movie, or maybe just something you found on pinterest.

❥︎ goals and dreams. write down everything you want to achieve, even your wildest dreams that you think are unrealistic. plan out your dream life, you dream house, the person you want to be, and start to think of it as something that is not so impossible after all.

❥︎ affirmations. little daily reminders to keep you positive and motivated.

❥︎ letters. a letter to your future self, to your younger self, to your future kids, or to people in your life (friends, family, or even people you despise) to whom you can't say these things directly. maybe one day you'll send them.

❥︎ your playlists. your favourite artists, favourite songs of the moment, favourite lyrics, or your receiptify.

❥︎ movie & book ratings. after you watch or read anything, try to write a very detailed and in depth review of why you liked or disliked that specific thing, give it stars, etc.

❥︎ people you care about. a little intro to all your favourite people: friends, family, or even your pet. why you like them, how you met, your favourite traits about them.

❥︎ dreams. as in the dreams you have when you're sleeping. writing them down helps remembering more dreams in the long run, and you can also try to analyze them to find out your fears and ambitions through your subconscious.

❥︎ compliments. things that people said to you that warmed your heart, positive things you think about some people that you haven't said to them yet and compliments you wish to receive more.

❥︎ things that make you happy. every day, or week, try to find some things that made your day a bit better, even if it's small or "meaningless" things, try to practice gratitude and appreciate more the little joys in life.

❥︎ the people you look up to. whether it's someone you know in real life or a celebrity, write down what you admire about them, what aspects of their life or personality you want to include more in yours, and why they inspire you. or if you're jealous of someone, try to understand what is it that they have and you don't, to know what you really want.

❥︎ questions to your future self. it can be a couple months from now, or 10 years. just imagine how fun it will be to answer them once it's time, and look back on what the past version of yourself wanted to achieve and how they imagined you.

❥︎ habits. things that you wanna let go of, and others that you want to implement more into your life.

other than doing all the fun little pages, another thing that you should try doing is just writing down all your feelings. it doesn't necessary need to be a daily thing, i mean sure, you can do daily reports of things that happened, drama etc., but mostly just write when you need it, even if it's repetitive. especially when you're upset, writing down what made you sad and how you feel in that moment really helps you to feel better. whenever i'm anxious, or sad, i take out my little bedazzled journal and i start writing until my hand hurts about everything that's going wrong in that moment, and once i'm done i usually feel much more relieved. things that are left unsaid or unwritten only create a burden on yourself that becomes really hard to get rid of after a while, so it's important to let it all out when you need it. it helps you to organize all the messy thoughts in your head and remember how you felt in the past, so you can find patterns and connections that lead to the same feelings, to understand better their roots and meaning and start a healing journey.

other than just writing down everything you're feeling whenever you need it, to do a deeper analysis on yourself, especially those parts that you keep hidden and refuse to acknowledge, you can try doing shadow work. by answering some questions, you can bring out the truths that maybe you've ignored all this time because it felt easier to do so than facing them, and once you do, you can begin to understand yourself to a deeper level

some prompts☆

❥︎ who are you when no one is watching?

❥︎ what parts of yourself are you afraid to show others, and afraid that they will discover them? why?

❥︎ what are your biggest fears?

❥︎ what is the biggest lie you have told yourself? and the biggest lie you've told someone else?

❥︎ what are you ashamed of in yourself?

❥︎ what are you avoiding?

❥︎ how do you deal with your emotions?

❥︎ what do you need to let go of?

❥︎ what makes you feel jealous?

❥︎ what are your best and worst qualities?

❥︎ what are your core values?

❥︎ what makes you feel good?

❥︎ what is your definition of success? and failure?

❥︎ how do you define love?

❥︎ what would you do and who would you be if you weren't afraid or anxious? if there wasn't anything holding you back?

❥︎ what traits do you judge in others? why? do you think some of those traits reflect something within yourself?

❥︎ what patterns and behaviours from your parents/caregivers do you replicate in your own life?

❥︎ how do you respond when you make a mistake or fail at something?

a reminder: write for yourself, and not as if someone else was going to read. i promise that your journal won't think you're a loser if you talk about you emotions freely. i struggle with that too sometimes, but it's important that you remain honest with yourself, or the whole thing loses its purpose.

i hope that this helped with starting out your healing journey through journaling, but remember that ultimately it is up to you to decide how to organize it and go through with it!! after all, it is your personal journey

because caring is cool and we only have one planet!! and remember that even if you think that your small actions have no impact on the world, they DO and if everyone starts acknowledging that, then things will finally change. you matter, and so do your choices.

❥︎ mindful shopping. when it comes to buying something, think about what YOU like and need, and not about what everyone else has been influenced into buying lately. don't fall for all the latest trends on social media that change every week. a lot of people mindlessly follow trends, buying a lot of unnecessary things that they get tired of the moment they're not popular anymore,and then they proceed to move on to the next micro trend and throw away the other products that end up in landfills, contributing to pollution. find your own style, and shop accordingly, this way you will have things that you actually like and will keep for longer. also remember, you don't need thousands of the same thing. when you go grocery shopping, try to choose local products that haven't been imported from the other side of the world with transportation that causes pollution, and when buying animal products try to avoid the ones raised in intensive farming. in general you should also try to eat less meat.

❥︎ avoid fast fashion as much as you can. when we go shopping nowadays, almost all the clothes are made with low quality materials and manufactured in ways that produce waste, pollution and gas emissions, not to mention the worker exploitation and child labour. and even if it is made with such low cost practices, the clothing you find in most fast-fashion stores isn't even that cheap or convenient at all. other brands such as shein or temu are definitely cheaper than most (for evident reasons such as underpaid workers and bad materials), but by shopping those brands the negative environmental impact increases because the package has to be shipped from china to whatever country you're in, requiring transportation that causes a lot of emissions. another downside of fast fashion is that the quality is so bad that after a couple of times wearing one piece of clothing you will probably have to throw it away and it will end up in landfills or the incinerator. i know that if you look for non fast fashion it can be more expensive, but that's because it is actually made with good and long lasting materials that you will be able to wear for years. buy if you can't afford that, what i recommend doing is thrifting. it's my favourite thing and i do it a lot expecially cause i like the style from the 90s-00s. you can go to any flea market or thrift store around you, you can find things for just a couple of euros. and if there isn't any of those things around you, there are apps like vinted where you can find literally anything. i love vinted so much i swear i always find some gold pieces on there, i know some people complain that it is hard to find clothing you like, but after you manage to manipulate the algorithm it will show you those things directly. even buying fast fashion from vinted is better. and anyway, it's better to spend some more time looking for things on vinted or the thrift store than buying the first things you see on shein (that also steals from small businesses and other brands, fyi) knowing that it is unethical. you don't always have to choose the easy way out if you care about things.

❥︎ don't use ai. in case you didn't know, ai is very bad for the environment due to the amount of energy and electricity that is used to train it, causing an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. what could have possibly been a good thing for research, medicine ecc. has been turned into a weapon not only against the planet, but our own brains and society. almost everyone uses chat gpt or similar things, whether it's for fun, advice, school or tips. ai is slowly overtaking humans, doing everything faster and better than them, but without any emotion. people would rather ask ai for advice rather than a human, students let chat gpt do all their homework, writers let chat gpt write for them, art has been replaced by ai images, and people talk to ai bots. by asking chat gpt to solve every little problem in our lives, we are also reducing our critical thinking abilities and letting ai take over our personalities. i mean i hate ai in general if it wasn't clear enough, i think it's just taking away the beauty of human art and creativity by replacing it with soulless things, but that isn't really what the post is about. i know that ai can be used as a tool, but please please please don't use it unless it's really necessary because its impact on the environment is really significant, and everyone is already using it so much that we really don't need someone else to use 20 chat gpt prompts a day for things they can easily do in many other ways.

❥︎ reduce, reuse and recycle. the three big r's. reduce waste as much as you can: don't waste food, only buy what you know you will eat, turn off the lights when you're not in a room, reduce your use of water, ecc. simple things, just don't use things when you don't need them. reuse items as much as you can before throwing them away, don't buy new things when the ones you already have are still perfectly functioning. and if you don't need something anymore, give it to your friends/family members or donate it to people in need, instead of throwing it away. try to minimize the use of disposable things, and instead get ones that last longer. avoid things that aren't recyclable, keep separate bins so that materials like paper and cardboard can be recycled, try to avoid plastic as much as you can and use biodegradable products.

❥︎ volunteer. if there are any projects in your area, like cleaning up parks or beaches, or planting trees, or whatever, you can always try to join. not only are you helping, but it's also a great experience where you can meet other people.

❥︎ use public transport. don't take the car every time you have to move, if it's somewhere near, you can always go by foot (which is also good for your health), and if it is longer distances, try to use public transport rather than a car. i'm not saying you should never use your car, of course, but when it isn't really necessary you can try to avoid it, though i know that public transport can be a challenge sometimes, since it's often late or too crowded.

(by the way guys i apologize for any possible grammar mistakes, but english isn't my first language!!)

summer is here, school is over and you have way too much free time on your hands. so unless you want to spend your whole days with your eyes locked on a screen, here's an in- depth guide on what to do this summer, or whenever!!

learn a new language - trust me, speaking more than one language is a skill that everyone should have, and it always comes in handy. you can watch tv shows, movies or youtube videos in your target language, read beginner books, use apps (not duolingo though.. ) and even just listen to music!! just expose yourself to the language as much as you can, even better if you know anyone you can have conversations with. you could also learn sign language!!

journal or scrapbook - writing down your feelings really helps understanding your own self more. you can try doing shadow work to really dive deep, or just write whatever you feel in that moment. it doesn't have to become a chore, and remember, write for yourself and not as if someone else was going to read!! as for scrapbooking, just print out some nice photos and decorate the pages with stickers, drawings, fun colored paper.. whatever you want, just be creative!!

make art - it doesn't have to look perfect, remember that all art is beautiful in its own way. even if you think you're not good at it, just create, it will help you feel better & you'll also get better with time!! you can draw, paint, sculpt, do pottery, etc. you don't have to follow any guidelines, just buy a random sketchbook, bring out your inner child and do whatever you feel like doing

learn how to play an instrument - this can be a bit expensive, but if you have any instrument in your house that you've never used, it might be a great time to start learning it!! you don't necessarily need to take classes, you can easily find tutorials on youtube, even though it might be harder to learn by yourself. but making music is a really fun activity & good for the soul

reading and writing - i will never recommend reading enough !! everyone should read. it helps you learn new things, understand different perspectives, expand your vocabulary, and so much more. i know books can be expensive, but you can always try to buy them at flea markets, or ask a friend/family member to lend you some. and just in case, there are always some sites where you can read books online for free, like zlibrary!! you can read before going to bed instead of staying on your phone (which is sooo bad for your sleep), at the beach while tanning or outside while getting some fresh air. and if reading books inspires you, you can try to write something!! i'm not saying you have to write a 600 page book, but you can try to write small stories, or poetry, and who knows, someday you might actually write a book! if you want to get published, there are some small literary magazines you can find on social media that publish the works of small writers, it can be a great way to start. you can also always post your works here on tumblr, substack, or any social media platform!! you could also try to write the story for a movie and start screenwriting, if you're into cinematography

research interesting topics - now that school isn't forcing you to study things that maybe you don't care about, you can study whatever you want !! remember, knowledge is power, and with the internet, you basically have the world in your hands. you can watch a youtube video, read a book, or simply research on websites (make sure they're reliable though). you can also take online courses!! i might make a post on ideas for what to research??

start a new hobby - your life can't only be made of school/work, sleep, and a screen. you need hobbies that you actually like and that make you feel good. some of these can be: baking and cooking, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, jewelry making, nail art, makeup, photography, editing, blogging/vlogging, coloring, candle making, soap making, perfume making, modeling, origami, sewing, making diy stuff, chess, puzzles, acting, singing, flower arranging, meditating, lego building, trying new hairstyles or outfits, doing animations, discovering new music, sudoku, the things i previously wrote, and probably a million other activities i can't think of right now

stay active - moving you body is good for both your physical and mental health, i'm sure we all know that. you can go on walks or runs in the nature with your headpones on, or do any sport that you like- some ideas: swimming, dancing (ballet, hip hop, modern, ecc) , tennis, martial arts (judo, karate, taekwondo, ecc), volleyball, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, football, archery, fencing, table tennis, boxing, surfing, rowing, hockey, horseback riding, softball, golf, biking, figure skating, rollerblading, skating.. you don't need to do it competitively (unless you want to), as long as you're having fun and moving your body. you can also do workouts, like yoga or pilates, at home or outdoors, or go hiking.

watch movies, tv shows, or documentaries - it can always be a good learning experience, or just something fun and relaxing that isn't mindlessly scrolling. a bonus: after you've watched something, write a very long, detailed and in-depth review in your journal. you can also post it wherever you want (like letterboxd, to fight all the one liners)

hang out - with friends, family, or even by yourself !! (i know, i know, it can be scary). you can do anything, as long as you're with the right people everything is fun, but here's some ideas: have a picnic, go to the beach, go to a water park, have a baking contest, do temporary tattoos, go to a concert, go out to eat, do a one day trip, go on a road trip, take a walk in the nature, go hiking, go to a trampoline park, go to an amusement park, visit a museum, go thrifting or shopping, have a board games night, try out a new cute cafe or bakery, do an escape room, have a karaoke night, have a movie marathon, and so much more!!