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Hello everyone , so I was told that my last blog post about the 9 habits got a lot of attention, so I might start sharing more content about female health, lifestyle, balance, stress, and living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. (i'm not a doctor !! but i love doing des recherches hhh) . Maybe this summer will be a wellness summer for me . I'm excited to explore these topics more and share the journey with you.

So , when people hear "anti-inflammatory," they often think only about food, but for me it goes much further than nutrition. It's a complete lifestyle. so tdaay I want to share five simple and effective pillars that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health things that almost everyone can start implementing in daily life.

Before getting into all of that, it's important to listen to the body. Some days we wake up feeling energized and ready to push ourselves, and other days we feel tired and depleted. On those days, we don't need to force intense workouts or extreme productivity. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is move our bodies gently, stay active, and respect our energy levels rather than fighting against them.

so the first pillar of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is the morning routine because what we do in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day, especially from a hormonal perspective. Naturally, our cortisol levels rise when we wake up (we talked abt this before) . This is normal and necessary because cortisol helps us get out of bed and gives us energy to start the day. The goal is not to eliminate cortisol but to regulate it.

The first step is hydration : dehydration is a significant stressor for the body, and many people are more dehydrated than they realize. One of the simplest ways to support hydration is by starting the day with warm water and lemon . This helps replenish electrolytes while gently waking up the digestive system.

The second step is exposing ourselves to natural light as early as possible : morning sunlight helps regulate the circadian rhythm, which influences hormones, sleep quality, energy levels, and overall health. Even a few minutes of natural light can make a difference. Opening a window, stepping onto a balcony, or taking a short walk outside can help signal to the body that it's time to begin the day.

The third step is gentle movement : this can be stretching, yoga, mobility exercises, or a short walk. It doesn't need to take long ten minutes is enough to reconnect with the body, release tension, and avoid immediately jumping into a stressful, action-focused mindset.

The fourth step is eating a nourishing breakfast : ideally, breakfast should include protein, healthy fats, and fiber. pleeeeeeeaaaaaase this combination helps regulate blood sugar levels, support hormone health, and provide stable energy throughout the day. Eggs, fish, dairy products, oats, fruit, and healthy fats can all fit into this approach. The goal is to nourish the body and signal safety rather than creating additional stress through fasting or skipping meals.

The second pillar is digestion. Before talking about nutrition,we need to talk about digestion because even the healthiest diet won't be as effective if digestion isn't functioning properly . Many people experience bloating, gas, constipation, or digestive discomfort and assume it's normal, but these symptoms are often signs that something needs attention.

One of the biggest mistakes is eating too quickly. We need to slow down, chew properly, and treat meals as a moment of rest rather than another task to rush through. The digestive system works best when we are relaxed. Another common mistake is eating while stressed. The body cannot fully focus on digestion when it's in a fight-or-flight state. Answering emails, scrolling on social media, rushing between tasks, or feeling overwhelmed during meals can all interfere with proper digestion. Taking a few deep breaths before eating can make a significant difference. A third factor is drinking large amounts of cold beverages around meals. Warm drinks are generally easier on the digestive system and can support digestion more effectively than iced drinks consumed during or immediately after meals.

The third pillar is learning to listen to the body's signals. Today, we have access to more information than ever before, including sleep trackers, health monitors, and wearable devices that can provide valuable insights into recovery and stress levels. These tools can be useful, but they should never replace body awareness. Before looking at numbers, we need to ask ourselves how we actually feel. Are we energized? Are we exhausted? Do we need rest, movement, food, or recovery? Technology can support us, but the body should always be the primary source of information. The more we learn to pay attention to our energy levels, recovery, and stress, the easier it becomes to make choices that truly support health.

The fourth pillar is reducing exposure to invisible toxins. This is simply about becoming more aware of the environment around us. We are exposed to toxins through plastics, household products, fragrances, cookware, water, and air quality.

Simple changes can make a meaningful difference. We can choose glass containers instead of plastic whenever possible, use safer cookware, reduce exposure to heavily fragranced products, and improve air quality by opening windows regularly. Filtering drinking water can also be a simple step that supports overall health ! ( again, the goal isn't perfection It's about making small improvements wherever possible and reducing unnecessary stress on the body )

The fifth and final pillar is the evening routine. Everything we do in the evening influences sleep quality, and sleep is one of the most important factors in regulating inflammation and supporting overall health.

A supportive evening routine begins with a balanced dinner that is easy to digest. Ideally, we should allow some time between our last meal and bedtime so the body isn't focused on digestion while trying to sleep. As bedtime approaches, it's helpful to reduce stimulation. This might mean dimming lights, limiting screen time, reading, journaling, practicing gentle breathing exercises, stretching, or simply creating quiet moments of relaxation. The goal is to signal to the nervous system that it's safe to slow down and prepare for rest.

Simple habits such as keeping the bedroom cool and dark, following a consistent sleep schedule, and creating a relaxing nighttime ritual can have a powerful impact on sleep quality and recovery. (stop listening to tiktok bs yall keep things simpleeee)

At the end of the day, living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle isn't abt expensive products, or veery complicated routines. It's about supporting the body through consistent daily habits. We need to stay hydrated, get natural light, move regularly, nourish ourselves with balanced meals, support digestion, reduce unnecessary stress, limit toxin exposure where possible, and prioritize sleep.

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BEAUTY

💋 makeup

jackie burkhart makeup tutorial by jackie wyers (i did this one for christmas one year and got sooo many compliments!)

2008 victoria’s secret angel makeup by jackie wyers

no makeup makeup by jessica vu

everyday makeup for beginners by murielle sunga

clean girl/no foundation makeup by murielle sunga

🎀 hair

heartless & easy hairstyles by emily heal

cute hairstyles for spring & summer by ambi

messy bun tutorial by tina engeo

WELLNESS & HEALTH

🩰 workouts

15 minute fast paced cardio by bigsis

20 minute slim thighs (lying down) by emi wong

20 minute curvier hips & thigh gap by lena snow

35 minute gentle pilates by move with nicole

35 minute feel good pilates flow by move with nicole

45 minute full body pilates by move with nicole

🧘🏼‍♀️ yoga & stretches

15 minute slim leg stretch by emi wong

25 minute self care yoga + savasana by jess yoga

30 minute yoga to regulate nervous system by akshaya agnes

30 minute yoga to relax & stretch by yoga with kassandra

30 minute yoga for flexibility by boho beautiful yoga

45 minute full body yoga by boho beautiful yoga

45 minute deep stretch yoga by yoga with kassandra

1 hour yoga for flexibility by yoga with kassandra

🫧 gua sha/facial massages

quick gua sha massage by tina engeo

daily gua sha & jade roller routine by tina engeo

slim face yoga by oppserve

lymphatic drainage/face lifting massage by themoments

🪷 meditations

10 minute meditation to release stress & anxiety by lavendaire

10 minute meditation for balancing the nervous system by yoga with adrienne

10 minute future self meditation by lavendaire

13 minute meditation & breathwork by akshaya agnes

this isn’t about drowning yourself in perfume or buying expensive stuff. smelling good all the time is mostly about layers and a few habits people forget about

start in the shower

your scent lasts longer when your skin is clean and hydrated. use a body wash that already smells good to you, warm or soft scents work best. don’t rush this part, fragrance sticks better when you actually let the product sit for a bit

moisturized skin holds scent

perfume fades fast on dry skin. always use a lotion or body cream, even a basic one. if it’s lightly scented, even better. this alone makes a huge difference

oil your pulse points lightly

a tiny bit of body oil on wrists, neck, behind ears before perfume helps lock the scent in. tiny means tiny, too much will do the opposite

apply perfume where it makes sense

neck, wrists, inside elbows, behind knees. one soft spray on clothes like a sweater or scarf helps too, just not delicate fabrics

hair scent matters more than you think

hair holds scent really well. either use a hair mist or spray perfume once onto your brush and then brush your hair. don’t spray directly onto hair, it can dry it out

don’t forget deodorant layering

pick a deodorant that doesn’t fight your perfume. clean, soft, or slightly sweet scents blend best. strong deodorant + strong perfume usually smells messy

your clothes carry scent too

wash clothes regularly, especially scarves, hoodies, and jackets. these hold smell the longest. fabric softener or scent beads help if you like them, just don’t overdo it

keep a mini scent with you

a small perfume, body mist, or scented hand cream in your bag is perfect for touch-ups. wrists and neck only, never re-spray everywhere

inside-out habits matter

drink water, eat regularly, and don’t skip hygiene basics. when your body feels balanced, your natural scent is softer and cleaner

smelling amazing isn’t about being loud. it’s about being soft, warm, and consistent. the kind of scent people notice when they’re close ♡

people say that beauty costs money. there is some truth to that, but the most important changes we make to feel more girly all start for free. it is a mindset that is cultivated - not purchased. 🎀

fashion & beauty

home manicure → trim & file nails, paint colour

dress nicely even when you’re sitting at home → you don’t feel girly when you feel like a slob.

experiment with make up → try out new tutorials when you have no where to go

play in your wardrobe → experiment by mix & matching your clothing & accessories to find new outfits

study to become inspired → study fashion, movies, art, history and whatever else you want online to find new inspirations and role models for you to incorporate into your style

lifestyle

start exercising → we all hate this advice but it truly makes the biggest difference to your mood, body and feeling girly. do free pilates or yoga videos from youtube. you don’t even need shoes, or a mat if you don’t have one.

take a beauty bath (ideally with bubbles and music playing) → if you don’t have a tub, then a beauty shower where you take your time and listen to music is also really effective.

drink more water → every cell in your body requires adequate hydration to function so don’t starve yourself of precious water!! this is a requirement for glowing skin.

dancing → put on music, dance in your bedroom. moving your body frees up restraints that you subconsciously put on yourself and can help you feel more girly.

reading → ditch the scrolling and just start reading. read what? whatever you want, it all counts. you don’t need to buy anything new - read books you already have, articles on substack, or borrow e-books to your phone from a public library. spending time reading calms your brain down and lets you readjust.

environment

clean your house → there is a difference between a ‘girl mess’ of some clothes on the floor and actually dirty. you’re never going to feel cute and girly with a sink full of dishes and crumbs in your sheets.

redecorate your digital spaces → maybe it’s not possible to decorate your outer environment right now, but redecorating your digital spaces, like your phone and computer, is free and can give you fresh girly inspiration.

swap out your media → consider what makes you feel girly and thoughtfully curate the types of content and media that you are putting into your mind. surrounding yourself with girly energy will make you feel more girly.

change your music -> music affects your mood so intentionally choose music that supports the way you want to feel. create playlists to be the soundtrack to the movie of your girly life. don’t put on sad heartbroken music and expect to feel like a queen!

mindset

appreciate yourself in the mirror → most people have a negative self image and you can begin to repair your own by paying yourself compliments. it feels cringe at first but the more you do it, the more beautiful you begin to feel.

journal → how do you become your own dream girl if you don’t even know who she is? write about her, discover who it is that you actually want to be.

if you want to become a more girly, cute, feminine version of yourself then there is no one stopping you other than you. while having a huge budget can buy us a new wardrobe and lots of lovely things, the most important changes we make to feel more girly all start for free. your new dream girl life is bought with your mindset, not your wallet. just aim to make small changes one by one and work towards becoming your dream girl over time.

in the words of Dita Von Teese: “beauty, glamour, even luxury need not be determined by one’s bank account”. ♥

cheers to us all becoming dream girls 🎀

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1 week habit challenge

finals marathon challenge

50 day academic challenge

20 day productivity challenge

25 day weight loss challenge

21 day of positivity challenge

sit down and write out what you actually want , not some impossible dream that makes you feel worse about yourself achievable goals , things you can touch and work toward every single day start small and build momentum.

clean your space , organize your desk until every pen has a place , dust your shelves , wash those clothes that have been sitting there for weeks. mop your floor .

take your phone and be ruthless with it. set a timer for social media. scroll through your feed and hit "not interested" on every video that makes you feel empty. block people who make you question your worth n unfollow accounts that trigger your insecurities. make your digital space as clean as your physical one.

take the longest shower of your life , do that mask , moisturize ur skin , get a fresh haircut if u want .

put on clothes that make you feel like yourself again. grab a book or something that feeds your soul , walk to a park or find a quiet café. sit with a friend or embrace being alone if reading isn't your thing just exist peacefully somewhere without your phone buzzing in your pocket.

cook for yourself , chop fresh vegetables n season your food properly , taste every bite. realize that nourishing your body is cheaper and more satisfying than numbing it with fast food.

move your body every single day , stretch until your muscles remember they exist. do yoga in your living room walk to the gym even when you don't feel like it push through the resistance invite a friend or go alone just MOVE YOUR BODY indoor or outdoor.

buy a notebook and write everything down. your thoughts, your fears, your victories. don't edit yourself at the end of each month, flip through the pages and see how much you've survived and grown through you'll surprise yourself.

pick something you've always been curious about. sociology, astronomy, philosophy, that language you've wanted to learn buy a book about it watch documentaries. take a class. feed your mind something substantial instead of mindless content.

stop calling education useless. show up to your studies because it matter more then YOU THINK . put in effort that matches your potential.

change how you talk to yourself. stop rehearsing failure in your head. stop daydreaming about a life you're not building look in the mirror and choose hope choose action choose to trust that you can become who you want to be.

choosing to live a slow life means

doing nothing and embracing creative leisure

putting down your phone

accepting you’re human and need to take a break

be mindful and tranquil

practicing breath techniques

moving your body, doing workouts and long walks

social media cleanse

learning to say “no”

connecting with your community

smiling more

choosing mindfully your tasks

work on your needing to always be doing something valuable

spreading love and positivity

forgiving yourself

spending time connecting with nature

hey angels! so we're officially starting our financial glow-up era because let's be real - being financially illiterate isn't cute anymore. we're learning how to be actually independent, not just looking independent while being broke and clueless about money.

i've been diving deep into crypto for a while now and realized i need to understand the basics first before i can truly build wealth. so we're going back to square one and learning everything together - from opening bank accounts to building investment portfolios.

we're starting with the easiest concepts and working our way up because financial literacy isn't learned overnight. think of this as your personal finance bootcamp but make it aesthetic and actually understandable.

some people stay financially dependent their whole lives because they're scared to learn about money. but we're not those people. we're becoming the girls who understand compound interest, who have emergency funds, who know the difference between good debt and bad debt.

financial independence = real independence. you can't truly be free if you don't understand how money works. so let's get educated, get our coins up, and become the financially literate baddies we're meant to be.

follow this series if you want to:

understand how money actually works

build wealth instead of just looking wealthy

become genuinely independent

stop being intimidated by financial terms

learn crypto basics the right way

create multiple income streams

never be financially dependent on anyone again

⠀ ִ ࣪ ׅ 𐔌ㅤ masterlist :

⤷ ゛checking vs savings accounts: the difference that's costing you money ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛budgeting with the 50/30/20 rule (actually works for real life) ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛emergency funds: your financial safety net explained ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛credit scores aren't scary when you understand them ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛compound interest is literally free money (and you're missing out)

⤷ ゛good debt vs bad debt (yes, there's a difference) ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛taxes basics: what you actually need to know ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛investment basics: 401k, ira, index funds explained ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛insurance isn't boring when it saves your bank account ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛high-yield savings vs regular savings (stop leaving money on the table) ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛loans that build wealth vs loans that keep you broke ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛net worth vs income: why you're tracking the wrong number ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛rent vs buy: the math they don't teach you ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛bonds vs stocks: the boring investment that protects your money

⤷ ゛etfs vs mutual funds: which one should you choose? ˎˊ˗

⤷ ゛stock market basics: p/e ratios, dividends, market cap explained

⤷ ゛dollar-cost averaging + risk tolerance: investing without losing sleep ˎˊ˗

Master the art of letting go

True wisdom lies in your ability to pick up what serves u and release what doesn't. Never cry over spilled milk what's done is done. When people hurt you or situations don't go as planned, resist the urge to explain, argue, or cling to what was. The past belongs in the past and your energy belongs in the present moment.

Learning to turn the page quickly isn't just a skill it's an act of self-preservation. Every moment you spend rehashing old wounds or missed opportunities is a moment stolen from creating something better. Practice the discipline of moving forward (I will talk abt in another blog !) not because you don't care, but because you care enough about your future to protect it from your past.

Commit to life long learning

Your mind is either growing or dying there's no middle ground. Read voraciously, travel when you can, and treat every experience as a classroom. Whether you're navigating your career or personal relationships, the world is constantly evolving, and your knowledge must evolve with it.

The most successful people aren't necessarily the smartest they're the most adaptable. They understand that yesterday's expertise might be tomorrow's limitation. Make learning a daily habit . Challenge yourself to acquire new skills regularly, question your assumptions, and remain curious about the world around u.

Master your emotional responses

Your emotions are powerful servants but terrible masters. The person who can remain calm under pressure will always outperform the person who reacts impulsively. When you control your emotions u control ur outcomes.

Practice the discipline of pausing before responding please please please . In that pause lives your power the power to choose wisdom over reactivity, strategy over impulse, and growth over temporary satisfaction. N remember stillness breeds clarity, clarity breeds wisdom, and wisdom breeds success. When chaos surrounds you, the person who can find inner calm has already won half the battle.

Stay kind, stay strong

Kindness without boundaries isn't kindness it's naivety. Yes maintain your compassion and treat others with respect, but never let anyone mistake your kindness for weakness. Your goodness should have teeth ur generosity should have limits.

Being worldly-wise doesn't mean becoming cynical. It means understanding human nature while still choosing to see the good in people. Help others yea yea BUT don't sacrifice yourself. Be generous with your time and energy, but not with people who don't value either. True kindness sometimes means saying no , setting boundaries, and refusing to enable harmful behavior !!

Protect ur time & mental energy

Time is the ONLY resource you can never earn back, and mental energy is the fuel that drives everything else. Stop wasting both on situations you cannot change and people who don't deserve your attention. What's done is done accept it and redirect your focus toward what you can influence.

Don't let five minutes of frustration rob you of 23 hours and 55 minutes of potential joy. Most of the things that upset us today will be forgotten next week. Choose your battles wisely, invest your worry strategically, and remember that your peace of mind is worth more than winning every argument or solving every problem

if this sounds too radical for you, if you cannot imagine a life without logging in every day, without posting, without being seen and heard through the internet, then you are precisely the type of person who needs to be offline the most. because there IS life outside of the internet, and you have the right to experience it

you have the right to be anonymous, to be private, to be free from surveillance and judgement, to be rid of interacting with strangers all day, to think outside of the latest discourse, to speak without following preset formats, to see yourself without the intervention of a camera, to be bored and quiet, to live life without trying to fit it into your screen

it may seem ironic or hypocritical that I am saying this on a social media app, through a smartphone. but not only am I old enough to remember being a kid without an iphone in my hands, I have also gone through the experiment myself. and the only reason why I don't feel oppressed by social media now is because I have turned it off before. it's no longer something I can't imagine my days without: it's an accessory to everything else, and not the other way around

so if you really want to give yourself some love, consider this. it's not gonna be easy, trust me. you're gonna feel withdrawal effects, you're gonna feel like an alien, your friends are probably gonna bother you about it, it is gonna feel a bit like quitting an addiction

but I swear to you, with all my love, you're still going to exist. I think that is, subconsciously, what we tend to fear the most: that if we go offline, we'll be forgotten and invisible. I promise you, this feeling will go away after a while. you will find new distractions, new ideas, new desires, new things to look at, new topics of conversation, new interests

.ᐟ Never feel inferior

The first and perhaps most fundamental mindset shift is to never feel inferior to anyone. You have no reason to think you're beneath another person, regardless of their achievements, status, or circumstances. Remember that you are always, and only yourself a unique individual with your own path, strengths, and purpose. Your worth isn't determined by comparison to others, and the moment you stop measuring yourself against external standards is the moment you begin to truly live authentically.

.ᐟ Don't care what others think

The second powerful mindset is to release yourself from the burden of others' opinions. This applies to everyone in your life – friends, family, strangers, colleagues, and even those closest to you. Their opinions are ultimately about them and their perspective, not about your true worth or potential. When you stop seeking external validation and start living according to your own values and what genuinely makes you happy, you free yourself to make decisions that align with your authentic self rather than what you think others want to see.

.ᐟ Expand your limited mindset

Much of our inner conflict, anxiety, and pain stems from the limitations we place on our own thinking. When you consciously work to expand your mindset, challenging assumptions about what's possible and questioning the limiting beliefs that hold you back, you open yourself to entirely new worlds of possibility. This mental expansion requires actively seeking new perspectives, embracing unfamiliar experiences, and remaining curious about life's potential rather than accepting narrow definitions of what you can achieve or become.

.ᐟ Believe in your ability to grow

The fourth mindset centers on having unshakeable faith in your capacity for growth and transformation. Only by truly believing in yourself in your ability to learn, adapt, reshape, and evolve can endless possibilities begin to emerge in your life. This isn't about blind optimism, but rather a deep understanding that you are not fixed in your current state. Every challenge becomes an opportunity for development, and every setback becomes a setup for a comeback when you maintain this growth-oriented perspective.

.ᐟ Cherish your time and energy

The fifth mindset focuses on protecting your most precious resources: time and mental energy. Stop dwelling on what's already happened, as obsessing over unchangeable events only brings more pain and depletes your capacity to create positive change in the present. Never allow five minutes of sadness to ruin the twenty-three hours and fifty-five minutes of potential joy that remain in your day. Remember that almost everything in life is replaceable u can earn more money, find another job, make new friends, and fall in love again.

.ᐟ Embrace fresh starts

The final and perhaps most liberating mindset is recognizing that you were born with nothing, so there's truly nothing to fear about starting over. A genuinely strong person isn't someone who conquers everything in their path, but rather someone who can endure whatever life presents with grace and resilience. Practice the powerful ritual of forgiving everything before you sleep each night, and when you wake, treat each day as a completely new beginning. This daily reset allows you to approach life with fresh energy and unlimited potential, unburdened by yesterday's disappointments or mistakes !

Stare right into my reflection in the mirror 30 minutes straight no make up no clothes just me. If I look away once I restart the timer. With the intention of seeing yourself, she said

Write a letter to one person every day. Letters I will never send. As in pen and paper and a letter, not less than 1000 words. In whatever language, but 1000 words. Not characters. Words.

"Explain to me how this is a problem? / Take me to the part where this is your problem"

Write 10 things I hated about myself that day and then explain what is so bad about them without making it about how others will perceive it like- how is this a problem for ME?

Talk to water. You know how water is life / water is healing? Pour water in a glass and the tell it whatever and drink. Like speaking life into yourself. So like- I am X I am Y and then drink it.

Ask me 'what's the weather in your head today' and now I describe my feelings to people in weather terms and they just -,-

5 things you can see four you can hear three you can touch two you can smell one you can taste every time i was getting too lost in my head for grounding. I still do it, 10/10 would recommend

'Outside your head is that an issue?'

Fire me even though I was the one paying because 'at this point it's just dependency'.

TLDR: read more interesting classic literatures to become more well-rounded

Okay guys, just hear me out on this one.

Lately, most girls find themselves hooked on romantasy books and dystopian thrillers, and honestly, for good reason. Some of the world-building and plots of these books can be incredibly immersive. However, it's important to also expand your reading list !

I found that by reading more classic literature books, I became much more culturally aware and my English and History grades significantly improved.

By engaging in traditional and modern classic literature books, you're developing essential critical thinking skills, as they tackle deep themes of human nature and morality. In fact, classic literature can give great insights into significant cultural shifts and allows you to understand references made in other media. Importantly, they help you develop more eloquent vocabulary and strengthen essay writing skills.

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"But classic literature is so boring though..."

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee - a coming-of-age story about a girl in 1930s Alabama, unraveling courtroom drama and neighbourhood mysteries that expose the ugly side of her small town.

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson - a psychological horror about a shy woman who joins a group to investigate a haunted house—and ends up getting pulled into its dark, twisted grip.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - a tragic romance about a man throwing lavish parties to win back his lost love, but his obsession leads him down a dangerous, destructive path.

Animal Farm by George Orwell - a dark allegory about farm animals who rise up against their owners, only to find that their dream of equality turns into something just as corrupt and oppressive.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - a gothic romance about a governess who falls for a brooding man with a dark secret—and learns that true love is more than just passion. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - a witty enemies-to-lovers story where a strong, independent woman and an arrogant, wealthy man clash—but slowly find themselves falling for each other

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson - a classic thriller about a doctor who creates a potion that transforms him into a completely different person with no moral restraint—and the line between his two identities begins to blur.

monday: 10 minute feel good cardio + 30 minute full body strength + 8 minute standing stretch

tuesday: 20 minute hiit + 10 minute standing abs + 10 minute stretch

wednesday: 6 minute warm up + 20 minute lower body + 10 minute stretch

thursday: 18 minute standing yoga

friday: 10 minute cardio hiit + 20 minute standing arms + 10 minute stretch

saturday: 20 minute cardio hiit + 15 minute stretch