be stronger than the excuses.

your ultimate guide on how to prepare a bag for whatever the world throws at you!

( any bag should work ─ you could use a smaller bag or use a bigger bag with heaps of pockets! )

WHAT TO PACK .ᐟ

face/makeup related:

makeup for touch ups (if you wear it!)

spare lash glue (if your use falsies!)

lip balm

lip gloss

mini flip mirror

body, hand and hair related:

deodorant (preferably spray on)

mini perfume/body mist

mini lotion

hand cream

hand sanitizer

nail file

spare pad/tampon

hairbrush and/or comb

hair ties

pencil case:

mini notebook

pen and pencil

eraser

mini ruler

sharpener

highlighter

purse/wallet essentials:

house/car keys

ID

drivers license (if you drive)

credit card

spare loose cash

any useful gift cards you own (make sure they have money on them and that they're not expired!)

misc:

gum

mints

wet wipes

mini tissue pack

a snack

bandages (you can also go the extra mile and make a mini first aid kit, although this is optional!)

Energy givers:

making time for your hobbies

your favourite music

spending time outside

a balanced diet

literature, poetry, and art

quiet moments / alone time

proper rest and quality sleep

good company and conversations

taking time to reflect

exercise, stretching, going on walks

Energy takers:

consuming negative media

people pleasing

doom scrolling

surrounding yourself with negative people

overworking and overthinking

not living in the moment

procrastinating

chasing after people who don't deserve you

clutter and mess

changing yourself to fit in

As always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments! <3

🎀 Analysis

Goals are an important part of our lives. They help us achieve our purpose, fulfill our dreams and at the very basic level, they help us to take control of our lives.

I want you to analyse your day. How did you spend it? Did you have any tasks set for today? Is what you are doing right now going to help you become your highest self? Is it improving your life in any manner?

If the answer to the above questions is no, then I want you to reflect on it. Here, by goals I don’t just mean your academic/career goals but also your side hustles, hobbies etc.

🎀 Intentions

It is time to be intentional. Don’t just let life pass you by. Be an active participant in life. Make decisions about what you want to do and how you are going to do it. Ask yourself what matters to you. Focus on the things that are important to you whether it is a hobby, a person you like spending time with, skills you wish to learn.

Be intentional with how you spend time. Do not spend time only consuming content, but create something as well. Connect to the creative side of yourself. It doesn't matter what you create but generate ideas and challenge yourself.

🎀 Be curious

Revive the curiosity within yourself. What do you want to learn? What are you passionate about?

It girls are interesting people, and people who are interesting have different skills and passions.

This is not to say that you have to force yourself to do something if you don't enjoy it, but it is to make you question what it is that you do enjoy.

🎀 Don't be afraid to dream big

Dream big. Manifest it. Do not let people project their limiting beliefs onto you.

There are no limits. If you want it, you can have it.

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