#nonbasicadvice

It's me again.

I have loads of projects i desperately need to do, but the thing is, they're all online! And whenever i do online work, i go down the usual rabbit hole. Tumblr, Tiktok, and more!1 I ned ways to stay FOCUSED!!!!!

And also, any shifting/manifesting advice from the mother herself? I've manifested small shit, but nothing HUGE, like LIFE-ALTERING, funnily, because that's the ones i really want.

TYSMMMMM!!

how to stay focused on online projects (without falling down the rabbit hole) ✧˖°

hey angel, i totally get it. online work is a blessing and a curse. one minute you’re deep into your project, and the next, you’re three hours into a tiktok spiral or reading conspiracy theories on tumblr. it happens to the best of us. but let’s break the cycle because you deserve to get things done (and actually feel good about it).

let’s get into it.

so sorry this reply was late, i constantly have new messages in my tumblr inbox and lost track of this message you sent 'til now. love you <3 - mindy

(and yes, you can call me mindy!)

✧˖° romanticize your workspace

okay, first things first: make your workspace too cute to abandon. i’m serious. if your desk feels like a productivity oasis, you’ll naturally want to stay there.

➼ light a candle (bonus points if it’s a scent that reminds you of libraries or coffee shops)

➼ add a few aesthetic sticky notes with motivational quotes or little to-do lists

➼ keep only one drink on your desk (water or coffee/tea), so you’re not tempted to wander off for refills

➼ use a cute, minimal desktop wallpaper to set the mood. something calming, not distracting

➼ put your phone in a different room. i know it’s painful, but trust me, it’s a game-changer

mindy’s tip:

try using an app like forest that plants a virtual tree when you focus. seeing a cute little forest grow while you work feels surprisingly rewarding.

✧˖° digital declutter before you start

seriously, babe, open tabs are the death of productivity. if you’ve got pinterest, tumblr, and three youtube videos lined up, you’re practically begging to get distracted.

➼ close everything that’s not directly related to your project. be ruthless.

➼ bookmark important tabs so you don’t feel like you’re losing something by closing them

➼ use a distraction-blocking extension like stayfocusd or cold turkey to limit your time on distracting sites

➼ (biggest tip) create a separate user profile just for work. log into your school/project accounts there and leave social media behind.

mindy’s tip:

make a shortcut to your “work” profile on your desktop. just clicking that instead of your usual browser can trigger a more focused mindset.

✧˖° trick your brain with a “study/work starter pack”

sometimes, your brain just needs a little ritual to know it’s time to work. create a pre-study/work routine that you actually enjoy:

➼ 5-minute journal entry to clear your mind

➼ stretch or do a quick yoga flow to wake up your body

➼ put on a lo-fi playlist (i love anything that feels like a rainy day in a cafe)

➼ set a specific goal for the session. just one. keep it simple and achievable

mindy’s tip:

make your study/work starter pack feel indulgent. choose a cute notebook, pick a special pen, and make your coffee or tea just the way you like it. romanticize it.

✧˖° micro goals and mini rewards

sometimes, the problem isn’t just the distractions. it’s feeling overwhelmed. break your project into bite-sized tasks, and reward yourself for every little win.

➼ write a checklist, but make it pretty (cute doodles are a must)

➼ give yourself tiny rewards: a piece of chocolate after 20 minutes of focused work, or a quick dance break

➼ keep a visual tracker. a progress bar or a flower you fill in petal by petal works great

➼ switch locations if your energy is dropping. just moving from your desk to the floor can give you a mental reset

mindy’s tip:

when you’re deep into a task, leave a small note for your future self to come back to. something like, “you’ve got this. pick up from here!” it keeps the momentum alive.

✧˖° manifesting the big stuff: life-altering magic

you’ve already proven you can manifest the small things... now it’s time to scale up. the biggest secret? act like the version of yourself who already has it. (LOA)

➼ visualize your desired outcome daily. be super specific. what are you wearing? who’s with you? how do you feel?

➼ create a vision board, but make it interactive. add notes and affirmations next to your images. say them out loud when you look at it.

➼ talk about your desires in the present tense. instead of “i want to be successful,” say, “i am successful, and i’m attracting new opportunities every day.”

➼ detach from the outcome. manifesting isn’t about obsessing over results. it’s about embodying that energy and trusting it’ll come to you.

mindy’s tip:

make a manifestation jar. write your desires on little slips of paper, fold them, and put them in a cute jar. every time you doubt yourself, read one aloud and remind yourself that you’re capable of attracting it.

✧˖° romanticize the process

the biggest secret to staying focused and manifesting big things? make the process feel beautiful. even if it’s the way you set up your desk, the affirmations you say, or the playlists you choose, let every part of it feel special.

you don’t have to be perfect. you just have to be intentional. i believe in you.

💌 let me know how it goes. i’m rooting for you!

if you need me to make a longer manifesting post, let me know.