Aracelli ✧ @minicelli

Archive.org: works like a library but online, gives you access to a book for up to 2 weeks with possibility to extend. It's legal!!

Zlibrary.to: apparently a backup domain for zlibrary or something but completely separated from the normal one bc it's the only one i've found that works. Seems to have less books than the original or they are harder to find, but a big database nonetheless

Libgen: not a very nice interface but it has a lot of books too, zlibrary got many of their books from here

Project gutenberg: over 60 000 free ebooks but mostly books with expired copyright. Seems pretty legal

Oceanofpdf: pretty nice interface but idk the amount of books in there. They believe that knowledge and information should be free and accessible

Pdf drive: over 80 000 000 ebooks in pdf format. Messy interface with overlapping buttons and other things but looks like it could be used to get books easily

Z-epub: has a lot of books but only free domain. This means it's a legal website so it would be good to use

Hi all, it’s werelivingarts. I just stumbled across this method called ‘eat the frog’, which means you get the most difficult or important task out of your way first. I actually have been using this method for a long time, hope this post gives you a new way of managing your time and productivity! 😜

peel and cut fruits for yourself

express strong emotions into paper or paint

take yourself on walks to feel calmer

do rewarding things that make you feel strong and confident

go to the beach or forest, wherever you feel most connected to

love others fully and don’t be afraid of vulnerability - you’re full of love and kindness. people who matter would not take that for granted

believe in yourself - if someone else can do it, so can you

praise yourself for trying your best and making progress - even if it’s slower than you want it to be, you’re on the right path

drink enough water, it’s important but only takes a few seconds

pour your heart and soul into what intrigues you, not what everyone else does

surround yourself with soft scents, colors and words that help you feel calm

turn off electronics before bedtime so you can have a restful sleep and wake up refreshed for a new day

be connected with your body - dance, ride a bike, swim, walk

be connected with nature - it’s beautiful and can help you feel healed and thankful

allow yourself patience and plenty of new beginnings

drink warm tea to be cozy in winter

don’t turn to harmful things when you feel sad or angry. most of them make you feel worse, you don’t deserve that

take some time to make a nice meal for yourself - you deserve it

sleep with soft blankets and maybe a plush toy to hug

wear what you like - people who judge arent worth your time

be kind to all humans and animals, it’s a small way of changing the world, and it makes you feel happier too

read books that attract you in their own special way, you don’t need to read what’s popular

when you worry about your future, tell yourself that it will go well because that’s a true possibility

open the curtains and windows, be in a bright, welcoming environment. like a plant, you need sunlight to feel happier and grow

do not hurt yourself in any way - you’re soft, lovely and need to be protected

Early morning coffee... early afternoon coffee... the story continues. While working with COVID and supporting protests has made it harder for me to concentrate at times, I appreciate the quiet hours I have been able enjoy.

Quick Tips for Learning Languages on Your Own

Here are some mindsets and techniques that helped me study Italian on my own after classes ended. Hope this helps :)

Also, I’m trying out a new format for shorter posts–let me know what you think!

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