Full Of Thorns 🥀

Soraya // The Unbearable Weight of Remembering

this is my current list of tasks that help me feel motivated, confident in myself, and able to overcome any major hurdles that ADHD throws my way. many of these are non-negotiable for me as they help me move on to the next task without anxiety or decision paralysis. i encourage everyone to find what works best for them! ♥︎

morning:

wake up at 8:00am

brush teeth and take meds

shower, wash hair, and get dressed

simple am skincare routine

make bed and open blinds

brush hair and do makeup

eat a quick breakfast

daily tasks:

accomplish scariest work or personal tasks first

practice guitar for at least an hour, ideally longer

practice piano for at least 30 minutes, ideally longer

complete workout or stretching routine of the day

evening:

start wind down at 8:00pm

tidy up bedroom and office

pick clothes + pack bag for the next day

complete pet related tasks

eat a snack and do dishes

write out to-do list for the next day

brush teeth + pm skincare routine

get into pyjamas and brush hair

go over dream life script or pinterest

yoga nidra + SATS

• Cold shower for 3 minutes

• Peppermint tea before bed

• Matcha > Coffee

• Daily walks

• Use a gua sha

• Get 8-9 hours of sleep

• 10 minutes of daily stretching

• Take a probiotic in the morning

• Wash hair brush 3-5 times a week

• Read more books

• Try breathwork

• Stop complaining

• Stop gossiping

• Eat mostly whole foods

• Cut out toxic people

• Switch to silk pillowcases

• Say 5 loving things to yourself in the mirror every morning

Satin sheets

Sunday Brunch in cute outfits

Warm cups of loose tea leaves

Passion projects

Vanilla & brown sugar scents

Gold jewelry with tiny crystals

Handwritten letters & journals

Fresh flowers displayed in vases

Classical novels

Poem filled pages I wrote but will never share

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Freshly brewed coffee

Songs that sound like memories I've never had

An owl singing outside my window

Nostalgia connected to what I can't remember

Cookies just out of the oven

Satin sleep masks that are always on the floor when I wake

Socks with Lace details

Writing by myself on rainy days

Decorative crystals when the sun hits them just right

Vanilla favored coke paired with ice in a clear glass

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Specks of sunlight dancing in-between the leaves of a tree

Bamboo brushes

Chapped lips covered by $1.00 coke scented chap stick

A yoga mat forgotten and still spread out on the floor

Vaseline on dry skin before bed

Nights with years' worth of old playlists whispering in my ears

Dresses and designer clothes flooding my search history

Humming to songs, I barely know the words of

Thrifting dates with myself

50 fun things to do alone, to make yourself happy ✿⊹˙⋆༶⋆

Here are a few simple ideas for exploring your passions and finding joy in your downtime. I hope they can help you create a happier and more fulfilling life! ♡

Take a long, relaxing bath

Go for a solo hike or nature walk

Read a book in a cozy spot

Try out a new recipe and cook yourself a fancy meal

Create a vision board or plan out your goals

Watch a movie or binge-watch a TV show

Paint or draw something

Go for a bike ride

Write in a journal or start a blog

Take a yoga or exercise class online

Experiment with makeup or do a skincare routine

Listen to a new music album or podcast

Go to a museum or art gallery

Take a dance class online

Do a puzzle or play a board game

Try a new hobby, like knitting or embroidery

Go to a coffee shop or restaurant and treat yourself to something delicious

Take a long drive and explore new areas

Do a home workout or yoga session

Practice meditation or mindfulness

Go on a solo trip or staycation

Attend a virtual event or workshop

Visit a botanical garden or park

Write a letter or send a care package to a loved one

Do a DIY project, like painting a room or making a piece of furniture

Take a photography or art class

Go on a shopping spree or try on clothes in a dressing room

Visit a local farmer's market or flea market

Attend a theater show or concert

Have a self care day at home with face masks, bubble baths, and relaxation

Have a picnic in a park or your backyard

Take a virtual tour of a museum or city

Visit a library or bookstore and browse for new reads

Attend a virtual book club or writing workshop

Go for a solo kayaking or paddleboarding adventure

Take a photography walk and capture the beauty around you

Attend a virtual concert or music festival

Do a home spa day with a face mask, manicure, and pedicure

Try a new workout, like kickboxing or Pilates

Have a karaoke night and sing your heart out

Attend a virtual wine tasting or cooking class

Do a digital detox and spend time away from technology

Take a bubble bath with candles, relaxing music or a movie

Go stargazing in a remote location

Write a short story or poem

Take a pottery or ceramics class

Go on a solo camping trip and disconnect from the world

Try a new art medium, like watercolors or pastels

Go on a photography scavenger hunt and capture specific objects or colors

Have a movie marathon of your favorite films or a new genre you've been wanting to explore

Babes, It's time to become your own best friend, showing yourself kindness, empathy, and respect!! Being your own bestie is KEY to inner peace and happiness. <3

Self-care is a priority!! Skincare, alone time, reading, and so on. Don't feel bad for taking care of yourself!!

Set boundaries and learn to say no when necessary. It takes time to establish boundaries but keep making them clear!! You got this :)

Treat yourself like you would treat your best friend. Be kind, supportive, and forgiving towards yourself. Also, don't speak badly about yourself!!

Positive affirmations. "I am enough", "I deserve to be happy", "I'm the hottest person on the entire fucking planet, and everyone is madly in love with me." <3

Take care of your body, bestie!! Eat nutritious foods, get enough sleep, and stay hydrated…

Invest time in your hobbies. Keep doing what makes you happy, and make it a priority to actually make time for those things!! I've been trying to crochet a sweater; I'm going to be unstoppable once I'm done, just wait…

Avoid toxic people and situations!! Boundaries baby!! Don't waste your energy!!

Embrace cringyness. This may sound stupid, but life is so much more fun when you don't care about being cringy; also, most memorable moments are always a bit cringe!! <3

Prioritize your mental health. Journal, meditate, and go to therapy if necessary!! It's 2023, we all go to therapy; take care of yourself :)

Celebrate all your achievements and successes!! Got good grades? SLAYYY!! Made scrambled eggs? SLAYY!! Got into Harvard Law? What, like it's hard??

Remember, being your own best friend takes time, but it's worth it for a lifetime of self-love and happiness. Let's support each other on this journey!! :)

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