february 2023 recap + march 2023 goals:
what i learned in february 2023:
1. i learned a lot more about skincare— products that clog my pores, my skin type, good/harmful ingredients + why, knowing the order of which products go into my skin both morning and night, and discovering my favorite skincare brands.
2. i also learned that “mind is over matter”. i always knew the saying existed, but this month i really implemented that mindset into my daily thinking and life had improved drastically for me.
3. i learned that preparation is key when it comes to getting what i want. if i want that job, i need to prepare as much as i can for the interview and the position. if i want to eat healthier, i need to only buy healthy food from the store and prep the ingredients beforehand for easy cooking. being prepared for whatever i’m working on is again, key.
what i accomplished in february 2023:
1. i aced all 3 of my interviews to get hired at my dream hospital (i start in april!)
2. i got selected to be a part of the hospital’s education program (that starts in march!)
3. i brought my credit card balance down to 0
what surprised me in february 2023:
what surprised me is how being upfront with people and my expectations actually gets me what i want. i applied this at work when i saw this other girl does it: asking for a $200+ tip and being straight up about it— like being confident about asking for it, almost like a demand. it made me realize that i have standards and i’m not going to settle for anything, especially only a $20 tip.
the day i remember best in february 2023:
the first day i remember best was my in-person job interview day with the hospital director, assistant nurse manager, and the program instructor. they all really liked me and i feel like i was well-prepared for the interview.
another day i remember really well that made me feel better about myself was a shopping day i had with my mom. i was a bit behind financially (hence why i am so happy i paid off my credit card in full after 2 years) and a couple weeks ago i was finally at a place where i could go shopping and spend money on whatever it is i wanted without feeling guilty. i am officially financially free, and i’m loving this feeling.
the person that played a huge role in my life in february 2023:
my mom lost 25 pounds and she looks amazing. she also started using practicing self-care on her own and incorporated more positive thinking into her life and everything for her has been coming together. she has inspired me to still stay on my personal development journey because her results are incredible.
my best and worst moment of february 2023:
my best moment was my interview day because i was professional and prepared, and ended up getting hired a few days later. they told me on my interview day that i will most likely be selected and they really liked me and i shouldn’t worry about if i get hired or not.
my worst moment was allowing a guy complete access to me then freaking out when he ghosted me randomly. not doing that again. now i’ll just block and delete.
what i wish i had done differently in february 2023:
i wish i was more intentional with my days for self-development. a lot of my days this month weren’t necessarily planned and bay had caused me to slip in the routines i had created for myself. i realize that i need to be intentional with working on my goals daily, not whenever i feel like it.
what i stopped doing in february 2023:
i stopped neglecting my appearance by (maybe) 50%. now i leave my apartment looking a bit more “jazzed up”.
what i started doing in february 2023:
i started taking better care of my skin (as stated above), as well as my feet and eyebrows. i have a consistent morning/evening skincare routine, a foot routine, and i found the eyebrow shape that works best with my face. i also (recently) started going to the gym again and i went to the gym without excuses.
goals i’d like to achieve in march 2023:
2. cook from home at least 25 days (80% of march) but healthy, nutritious meals
3. workout everyday for the entire month
4. add retinol into my skincare routine
* march’s main theme is wellness*
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