Self Care People Actually Need

My room is awful. Everyone who enters and lives to tell the tale are usually speechless. Something that takes weeks to clean only takes a few days to create. If you are anything like me you usually think, “Eh why bother?”

Well a few days ago I felt motivated and brave and gosh darn it I did it. I have finally managed to clean my room. And here’s how I did it:

Make your bed! This step is so important! The bed is usually the focal point and largest part of a room. Plus it’s a pretty easy place to start. I usually like to throw my sheets in the wash while I do the next step but sometimes just make my bed first. 

Food and dishes. Having food in your room can attract bugs and having all the missing forks in your room typically doesn’t go over well with your parents (we had one fork for two weeks). Take any dishes and snacks back to the kitchen and throw away any wrappers or any food that changed colors. AND RECYCLE ALL THOSE WATERBOTTLES!

Clothes. This is what made my room impossible to clean. Dirty laundry should be thrown into the wash first. Then the clean clothes. I have a lot of clothes and not a lot of space to store them. It is so important to create a system that effectively stores your clothes! I have more closet space than drawer space so I try to hang as much stuff up as possible and went online to find great ways to fold clothes as small as possible. Any clothes that were out of season or coats that don’t belong in my room I put in storage elsewhere. 

Magazines, books, and papers. Even if I haven’t read it yet, if a magazine is over two months old I will recycle or give it to my younger neighbor because odds are I won’t be reading it if I haven’t read it in the past two months. Any current magazines I will put in a pile on a coffee table or by my bedside to read. Books belong on shelves. I have a lot of books so I set leftover on my dresser in a pile from largest to smallest to make it look intentional. Any loose papers floating around your room just put all into a pile and set neatly on your desk or in a folder to go through later (you will probably never look through these but it’s nice to pretend).

Electronics and cords. I have one drawer in my room to throw any loose cords, small gadgets, cameras, remotes, whatever you name it into. If you have a lot of this stuff in your room then you should probably designate a discreet and tucked away spot to store them all in. I also have a lot of cords coming from my tv, clock, and turn table in one spot. I like to zip tie all my tv cords so that they look neat and are easy to tuck away. I also have a DVD player and GameCube but since I don’t use them all the time I like to put them away in my closet to keep the room looking clean.

Clutter. Organize any surfaces and shelves. My desk and dresser top are usually full of stuff and look ridiculous. I keep all my perfume and such on my dresser so I like to clear any garbage and line up my perfume neatly. Do the same for objects you have on your desk. Put your pencils in a jar and stack papers and notebooks.

Plants. If you have any make sure to tell them how great they are. Then dust them off :)

Outcasts. Take a laundry basket or box and anything that does not belong in your room or does not have a place put in the box. Then put them in their rightful place or find them a new home. Tip: Pizza cutter belongs in the kitchen.

What’s left? Take anything that is left on the floor that you are not sure where to put and throw it in a laundry basket. Every day tell yourself to pick out 3 objects and find it a home.

Vacuum or sweep. Don’t forget to dust and wipe down surfaces and shades. Also, open a window to air out the room and feel fresh! Time to relax and enjoy.

I hope these steps helped you get your room to look a little more orderly! I definitely always need to think of cleaning in steps or break it down so I will actually do it. 

Okay so we’ve all been there - you know the situation where someone significant is coming over in 15 minutes and despite your ‘fool-proof planning’, your room is still a mess because finding motivation to clean is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Virtually the only way to find a needle in a haystack is to burn the hay, which whilst it may seem tempting, is probably a bad idea in regard to this situation.

I have compiled some tips and tricks to help you through this. Also, they are not the cliche ones where they say ‘play music - it will help you get motivated’. Trust me, that doesn’t work; I have tried.

If you follow this, you should be able to tackle the job in about 15 minutes. Enjoy.

| MAKE A TO-DO LIST |

Now I don’t know about you, but when I can clearly visualise a job being done I find motivation to complete it. Ticking of a checklist as you work through feels sooo good and it’s possibly the most satisfying thing ever. You can write this on paper or even use the notes app on your phone so you have it every time you decide you have to clean. Make sure you put it in order of how you will tackle the clean.

| SET A TIMER |

It might sound dumb but it actually works. Setting a timer kind of turns cleaning into a game or a challenge and it puts you in a good mindset. See if you can clean your room in 15-20 minutes, or push it a bit and try to do it in 10… I believe in you!

| GIVE YOURSELF A HEAD START |

You’re probably confused by this so let me explain: Before you start cleaning anything, shut all of the doors and make your bed. I promise you, it makes everything look about 10X CLEANER AND IT’S A LIFESAVING TIP! Try it.

| CLEAN IN ORDER OF PRIORITY |

Complete the bigger jobs first. Assess the room and determine what is making the most mess. Is your room being inundated by dirty clothes or are there books everywhere? Whatever it is, clear that first and work your way down. By the end, the job keeps getting easier!

| THROW SOME STUFF OUT |

Clutter is usually the main issue in terms of messy rooms. Sometimes you just have to let some things go. If you haven’t used it in the last 6 months and it holds no real sentimental value, chances are you are going to forget about it anyway. Either throw it in the bin or donate it. Less is more.

If you do these things, you will most likely end up with a presentable room. Remember that a deep clean is needed every once in a while (unfortunately). 

I hope this helps someone! Share to save a life!

🌻Start with the toilet - it’s the grossest and probably smells the worst so just get it out of the way

🌻Bleach is a miracle product, just don’t overdo it

🌻Use gloves and tie your hair back - you don’t want to accidentally touch something nasty or get cleaning products in your hair

🌻Your shower and sink will need some attention - all of your dirt gets washed off in them

🌻Maybe try unclogging your sinks drain and showers drain - all sorts gets caught up and tangled in there

If you struggle with depression, you can probably relate with the struggle of not having the motivation to clean the space you’re living in, while at the same time the untidiness of that space continues to make you feel worse the more you live in it.

Here’s what you do before you decide to clean: 

Go to your comfy space, whether that be in bed or the couch, wherever, and get a pen and a piece of paper and literally write out, in to-do list form, very simple and specific tasks that need to be done to tidy up your space.

Ex:

- take all dishes out of bedroom and put in sink

- throw away empty water bottles

- organize bookshelf

- clear off tv stand

- declutter beside table

Be sure to mark off each task as you complete it. Even though it may seem like small tasks individually, this will give you a sense of accomplishment that will grow as you mark off more and more items from the list. Every little task you can will yourself to complete will make your space cleaner, and in my experience having a cleaner space tends to lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Remember! No matter how little the task may seem to someone else, you have the right to feel accomplished! Depression can be extremely hard to deal with, and if anyone who is reading this is struggling with it, I want you to know that I’m here for you! <3

What can you do when you feel completely wiped out or you’re strapped for time, but your home is a mess beyond any acceptable living standards? Here are some things you can do to improve your living space without having to expand all the energy required for a thorough cleaning.

1. Manage the floors

Start with putting items of clothing where they belong. Fold and store away clean clothes, put what is dirty in your laundry basket or bag. If that is too much for you, put everything in a designated spot so most of the floors are not littered with them.

Pick up your trash. If there is anything on the floor that belongs in the recycling bin or the trash, put them there.

Sweep or vacuum where dirty. You don’t have to do the whole thing. Just focus on the dirtiest visible spots: the entrance, around the dining table and in the kitchen tend to be typical ones for me.

2. Manage the kitchen

Put your dishes in soapy water. If you don’t have enough energy to do the dishes, fill your sink with hot water and put in a generous amount of dish soap. That way, the dishes will be easier to clean when you have the energy to do them.

Wipe your counters. Just use a rag or whatever, and don’t focus on making it spotless.

Throw away expired food. Don’t let it litter your refrigerator.

3. Manage the bathroom

Put used towels in the laundry. Fresh towels make you feel cleaner.

Clean the toilet bowl and sink. These are the two most visible dirty things in the bathroom and they don’t take a lot of time to clean.

Rince your shower. You don’t have to clean it. Just rince the walls and the inner shower curtain so it looks a bit fresher.

4. Manage surfaces

Put dishes in the sink and throw away expired food and trash. If you tend to eat at your desk or in your living room, it’s easy to forget to put away those dirty dishes.

Throw away useless paper. It’s easy to let it litter your workspace.

Wipe visibly dirty surfaces. If you eat at your desk or in your living room, it is likely you rarely think of cleaning those places.

5. Practice self-care

You don’t have to do everything on this list. It’s okay to only do the least time/energy-consuming things and leave the rest for later or prioritize an area that has more impact on your well-being than others.

Don’t forget to move around, sleep and eat as much as you need to. These are your basic human needs and neglecting them will impair your performance.

Clean yourself, too. If you don’t have the energy for a shower, baby wipes or a face cloth wet with soapy water will make you feel fresher without requiring a full shower. Dry shampoo is also a life-saver if your hair tends to get oily.

I’ve resolved that every Wednesday, I will write a masterpost about self care and living clean and happy lifestyles. Mainly because my blog is devoted to that too, besides being a studyblr, but I hardly ever post original content about it, so hereeee we go. :)

Plan first

Make a list of areas you want to tackle

Or items you want to go through

Set how long you’ll clean

And a little reward for yourself when you’ve reached that goal

Envision what you want your space to look like at the end

Set aside three baskets or areas: one for things to keep, one for things to trash, and one for things to donate/sell

House

There are just some ideas of things to get rid of or pare down. Feel free to add your own. :)

Bedroom

unnecessary pillows on your bed or extra blankets

monsters under your bed

chargers, wires, etc. that go to devices you don’t have anymore or that are broken

old devices, phones, ipods

books you felt kinda eh about while reading them

copies of books or CDs

old notebooks

sticky notes that have lost their stickiness

broken pencils

markers that have dried up

any art supply you don’t use

scrap paper that’s gotten too small

scrap yarn that’s gotten too small

old art projects

unfinished art projects

papers

candles w/o any smell

Scentsy-type stuff w/o any smell

Closet

clothes that don’t fit

all of those clothes you save for your “ugly days”

shoes that hurt that you don’t even like the looks of

underwear with holes (or blood stains - ya feel me, girls?)

socks without a matching pair

socks with holes

bras that are even looking tired

copies of clothes, like multiple white t-shirts

jewelry you don’t wear

childish jewelry

broken jewelry

Bathroom

hygiene products past their expiration date

faded towels

bottles with only a few drops of product left

worn out toothbrushes

hairbands that have lost their elasticity

congealed nail polish

makeup you regret buying

Digital Life

Social Media

Unfollow people, be merciless, make your social media a place of positivity

unfriend toxic people (see the next section)

go through your own posts and delete anything you regret posting

take social media breaks

Computer

upload all of your photos to Google photos or flickr or photobucket or onedrive or whatever, or even a CD, then delete them from your memory

also back up important documents or just things you want to keep to something else and delete them on your computer

go through and sort everything into files

delete any programs you don’t use

Phone

clean out your pictures, upload them to cloud or whatever

delete all of the apps you don’t use or need

go through your contacts and delete the people you don’t want to contact anymore

delete old text message conversations

give yourself a new background too, something clean and simple

Relationships

Get rid of those people who are toxic in your life, mute notifications from them, unfollow them on social media (you can unfollow someone one facebook without unfriending them), don’t answer them often

make an effort to interact with people face-to-face rather than through text or the internet

decide who you want to actively invest your energy in

School

make a study schedule

prioritize your schedule – study the hardest subjects the most

remember that grades are important

also remember that grades aren’t everything 

(pls don’t fire me from being a studyblr)

if you can’t get everything you need to do done in 24 hours without sacrificing 8 hours of sleep and a bit of time for yourself, then you’re doing too much

(my bf is a level 6 minimalist and I am… kind of a hoarder. He loves cleaning and just hate it.)

Basically he made me put all the clothes I own onto my bed and then he held up each piece individually. He would ask “Keep or yeet?” and I had to answer instantly if I wanted to keep it or donate it to charity/throw it out. If I hesitated for too long he would just put it in the bag for charity. I put away anything that I hadn’t worn for a long time or that I only owned because I hoped that it would fit me again if I “just lost a few pounds”. That is bullshit and it was a burden.

If I had to try on some pants to decide if I wanted to keep them, he would shout “time for a strip break!” and I acted overly sexy while trying on some old pants. It actually was quite fun.

It was also exhausting but now I only own clothes that I really like. I got rid of three big bags of clothes and I feel like I finally got something done.

Tip 1: When I decide I’m gonna clean, I devote a whole day/half day to it so I’m not rushed. It also helps to wait until you’re the only one home, so no one can interrupt your vibe.

Tip 2: Get that “chilling at home” ambience. I turn on music, light a candle, and sometimes get a drink. There’s nothing wrong with cleaning while you’re intoxicated. Also, put on your comfy clothes. I usually wear pajamas and an apron. It’s your “me time” so be comfy.

Tip 3: Alternate stuff that requires standing/moving with stuff like checking your email/paying bills so that you don’t get tired (I am easily exhausted)

Tip 4: Constantly visualize your goal of how you want your place to be when you’re done, and do things that make a big impact first, like picking up dirty clothes from the floor and putting them in a hamper or washing big pots and pans.

Tip 5: Take breaks! Take naps! When I clean it is my day of luxury. Lounge around and drink wine for an hour and then clean the bathroom. Then take a nap and wash the dishes when you get up. Don’t stress!

smoking cigarettes

drinking too much

eating things you know will make you sick

skipping your meds

being around people who make you miserable

seeking out/engaging with bigotry on the internet to ultimately make yourself upset

exposing yourself to your triggers

engaging with media that upsets you 

exposing yourself to potentially dangerous situations (ex: going for walks in the middle of the night with the thought that you could be potentially hurt)

not eating/drinking

seeking out sexual relationships that you know will leave you feeling unhappy or self conscious

practicing unsafe sex

getting so high you cant function

overexercising or staying in bed all day

isolating yourself from people who make you happy

putting yourself down

asking (as in literally) for criticisms that you know will not be productive, but will upset you. (ex: posting on r/roastme when you know the comments will upset you, making a “do i pass” post in an environment where people will ostracize you for not “passing”)

Binding/tucking when it is uncomfortable

Picking at your face and skin

Seeking validation through sex

Skipping therapy, rejecting help that you want and need

Depriving yourself of warmth/intimacy

Instead of seeking attention healthily by asking, dredging up drama or arguments with your loved ones to get it. (Attention seeking is perfectly normal, and seeking negative attention is normal too, but not healthy.) 

Calling yourself a “transtrender” “not black enough” “Faking mental illness” “LUG” etc… and invalidating your own identity and struggles. 

If your daughter wants to try out for football, LET HER.

If you son wants a doll so he can play take care f the baby, like daddy’s taking care of the real baby, BUY HIM ONE!

-don’t make them feel like they’re a burden on your life

-don’t blame everything on them

-if you fuck up, don't punish them for it

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some of these i’ve learned on my own, or from family/friends, or reddit/tumblr/pintrest/facebook. but i’ve compiled a list that has helped me remain focused, organized, and not having my mind go all over the place. some of them are just good to know.

1. don’t put it down, put it away (helps immensely with clutter)

2. use a planner for everything, not just school (i use an actual planner because writing it down actually helps me remember it better, but an app can work too)

3. color code class materials, use a different color for each subject (i’m a nursing student and i’m always running around like crazy, my binders, folders, and notebooks for each class each have their own color. ex: bio=green, chem=blue, psych=pink. that way if i’m in a rush, i never grab the wrong stuff.)

4. rewriting class notes, memos, important dates, & anything else worth remembering helps to engrain it in your mind 

5. meal prepping twice every week helps to save time & money & also helps to keep your meals nice and healthy (it also helps me remember to eat because sometimes i have a hard time doing so since my vyvanse suppresses my appetite. it also helps to eat before i take my meds because then i have a more normal appetite and i’m not cranky. i’m also someone who would rather just not eat because i get stressed if i have to cook something, so having something all set and ready to go for each meal is such a huge stress relief)

6. do some sort of exercise for 30 minutes at least 4 times a week because it gets rid of excess energy, helps you to focus, & look & feel great (i do 45 minutes of cardio every other day on the stair-stepper & i’ve just gotten really into weight lifting. cardio definitely helps me A LOT to not be so cranky or all over the place)

7. pick out and get your outfit for the next day, every single night (i pick out EVERYTHING from the actual clothes, to the underwear, socks, bra, shoes, & accessories. this helps because i also have a weird thing about how clothes fit over undergarments & i also have a weird thing about matching clothes with undergarments, socks, & shoes)

8. pack your backpack and whatever else you need the night before (i put all my class materials, snacks & drinks, chargers, gym clothes, etc in my bag every night before i go to bed so i don’t rush or forget anything in the morning)

9. have a bag full of essentials that you take everywhere (i have a purse that i keep my wallet, keys, a protein bar, a water, my iPad, a back up charger, pen, small notebook, planner, gum, & hand sanitizer that i take with me everywhere. everything has it’s own special pocket & i never lose track of the things i need)

10. make lists of “to’s” (to do, to remember, to buy)

11. go from room to room whenever you leave someplace to make sure you haven’t left anything behind 

12. use post-it notes in visible places as reminders

13. set aside one day per week to do stuff you need to get done (cleaning, schoolwork, chores, grocery shopping, etc)

14. have a “time out” for yourself every other day to relax and recharge (i set aside an hour or two every single day to read or watch a tv show or do something that doesn’t require too much thought or energy. i don’t answer calls or texts, and i try not to browse social media. this helps me relax and not feel overwhelmed throughout the day or the week)

•Abuse isn’t fucking ok. I don’t care what form it’s in. Physical, mental, verbal, or emotional, abuse is abuse. Don’t try to talk your way out of it.

•You aren’t messed up or weird for having a mental illness. It can be anything from schizophrenia to OCD, you can still be an absolutely amazing human being!!

•You aren’t a special snowflake or cringy for having depression and trying to get help. You aren’t these things if you’re too afraid to get help. You aren’t these things if you don’t have the money to get help. Has anyone ever considered that some people are broke??

• Anxiety is a thing, guys. Some people are terrified to talk to other people. That’s just a thing that happens. Don’t call them names or force them into things that can cause an attack!! Take it slowly.

• Dysphoric thoughts or feelings about your own body. It can be anything related to being trans, or just not being happy with your weight. When a person doesn’t want to dress or act s certain way, don’t make them. If a person isn’t comfortable with intimacy yet, don’t push it.

• If there’s a “trigger” a person has, it’s a jerky move to constantly throw it in their face. Take a fear for example. I’m terrified of water. Wouldn’t it be a jerk move to ask me to go swimming or shove me in a pool? Another example. A certain name of a person that was an abuser. If you know it bothers a victim, why would you throw that name up too often?? I understand that you may slip up, but it’s absolutely disgusting if you’re doing it to be cruel.

•Self harm. Ooooh, a biggie. This is a very serious issue, guys. If you’ve found a person has done this, please please please don’t yell at them and get angry!! Speak to them gently. Try to help your loved one or friend through it with love and support, not shaming them for their mental state.

•Mental disabilities. Be nice to that person. Don’t make fun of them for something they can’t control. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen TEACHERS call a child with a mental disability “retarded” or “an idiot.” It seriously is messed up!! Put yourself in their shoes!!

• Physical disabilities. I know this one all too well, so I really feel like I can talk confidently about this. Once again, don’t make fun of that person. Don’t call that person lazy. Don’t tell them they’re worthless. Don’t tell them that “you need to toughen up!!” That’s bullshit. A disability is a very serious thing, guys!! I’ve had my own father say that I’m not disabled and that I’ll be running before I know it. I am in fact, disabled. Professionals know a little more than these people. I can hardly walk, let along run anytime soon. They may be trying to make you feel better or may be in denial (like my dad) but either way it’s wrong when that person knows that they’ll never be the same. My cousin has called me “cripple” and my other said “get it yourself, your legs aren’t broken!!” Honey. I can barely lift my foot. “Pop a wheelie” and “wheelchair bitch.” Really ?? Don’t call people names or bully them for a disability!! It’s horrible!!

•Do what makes you happy. Do what cheers you up. If you’ve had a bad day, treat yourself. Take a hot bath or watch a funny video. You aren’t selfish, you’re practical.

giant self care masterlist!

water, water, water

rule: drink 3 liters a day

benefits of water -

♥ clears up your skin!

♥ fills up your stomach!

♥ improves your digestion!

♥ alleviates headaches!

♥ overall, just helps your body extremely!

how to eat your water (some of my favs!) -

♥ pineapples are 87% water

♥ strawberries are 92% water

♥ zucchinis are 95% water

♥ cucumbers are 96% water

♥ watermelons are 92% water

♥ celery is 96% water

♥ apples are 84% water

♥ sucking on ice is also good!

here comes the tea rule: drink teas to curve appetites and get some benefits some great teas and their equally great properties - ♥ green tea, 0 calories (speeds up your metabolism and is delicious) ♥ chamomile tea, 2 calories (helps with cramps) ♥ hibiscus tea, 88 calories (lowers blood pressure and promotes relaxation) ♥ black tea, 2 calories (improves cardiovascular health) ♥ ginger tea, 9 calories (another metabolism booster and boosts immune health)

take ya vitamins rule: take your daily vitamins in the morning and at night some good vitamins for protection - ♥ calcium (when you aren’t getting enough in your diet, take some calcium pills to keep your bones strong and from being brittle) ♥ melatonin (if you have insomnia, like me, melatonin can help with falling asleep) ♥ iron (it’s easy to get this through red meat or green vegetables, but for vegetarians or people who get enough, iron vitamins are good to get the essential component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells) ♥ fish oil (helps hair and nail growth) ♥ fiber (fiber helps your metabolism speed up and your digestion work better, a lot of people don’t get enough of fiber in their diet so it wouldn’t hurt to take some fiber vitamins) ♥ vitamin b-6/b-12 (another vitamin that speeds up the metabolism)

taste the rainbow rule: you can eat as much raw fruit and veggies as you want, but keep it colorful! the rainbow of foods - ♥ red: heart healthy, decreases blood pressure, helps cell renewal, skin protection ☺ one cup of bell peppers is 20 calories ☺ one cup of apples is 65 calories ☺ one cup of watermelon is 47 calories ☺ one cup of red onions are 67 calories ☺ one cup of tomatoes is 32 calories ☺ one cup of radishes is 18 calories ♥ orange: helps immune system, supports eyesight, antioxidants, heart healthy ☺ one cup of carrots is 50 calories ☺ one cup of pumpkin is 26 calories ☺ one cup of papaya is 98 calories ☺ one cup of oranges is 85 calories ☺ one cup of mango is 99 calories ♥ yellow: lowers cholesterol, helps joints and tissue, supports eyesight, helps skin ☺ one cup of corn 132 calories ☺ one cup of banana is 133 calories ☺ one cup of pineapple is 82 calories ♥ green: improves digestion, helps eyesight, immune system support, bone strength ☺ one cup of green beans is 31 calories ☺ one cup of asparagus is 27 calories ☺ one cup of zucchini is 17 calories ☺ one cup of cucumber is 16 calories ☺ one cup of broccoli is 34 calories ☺ one cup of celery is 20 calories ♥ indigo: helps blood flow, improves memory, anti-aging, helps urinary system ☺ one cup of eggplant is 20 calories ☺ one cup of grapes is 62 calories ☺ one cup of blueberries is 85 calories

ya nasty rule: shower/bathe everyday hygiene routine that’s under an hour* ♥ set the mood - 5 mins (start up some music, set out your tools, lay out some clothes) ♥ turn on the water - like 2 mins (make sure the water isn’t too hot, which can damage your hair and your skin, or too cold that’ll make it hard to do anything) ♥ wet your hair, shampoo, and rinse - 3 mins (you shouldn’t shampoo everyday because it’ll dry out your hair by over washing, so do it every other day) ♥ after rinsing, condition your hair and loosely tie it with a hair tie - 2 mins (you shouldn’t immediately rinse out the conditioner so then your hair takes in the full effect of it, and by tying it you can keep it from mixing with your body wash etc) ♥ take your loofah, or washcloth, put some body wash or soap, and exfoliate/wash your skin - 5 mins (exfoliating is important to clear away the dead skin that builds up, make sure you get every part of your body!! + if you have a vagina, please please please do not use and soaps to clean it because that can screw up it’s pH, causing yeast infections, so water and a washcloth will suffice) ♥ [optional] when you are fully rinsed, you can shave if you want - 5 to 10 mins (use conditioner as shaving cream because it softens the hair) ♥ now wash out the conditioner - 2 mins (be gentle, but make sure you run your fingers through your hair to detangle) ♥ turn off the shower and dry off - 10 mins (dry off every crack and nook of your body, and although it isn’t recommended, dry off your hair with the up-do way, or by patting it dry) ♥ moisturize! - 5 mins (use fragrance-free or gentle body lotion and moisturize your arms, legs, body etc. if you have boobs, do not neglect with safe lotion, chapped nipples are not fun! also, here you can self exam, or even when you were in the shower. my people with testis, self exam too! self examinations are key for a healthy life!) ♥ wash face - 2 mins (with a brush, use a gentle or prescribed facial wash and wash your face) ♥ [optional] face mask - 5 to 20 mins (i love face masks!!! i do two per week ad i should probably stop but its a nice way to self-pamper and are a lot of fun!) ♥ tone face - 1 min (with a cloth or pad, to your face to kill bacteria, i use witch hazel and it does wonders to your skin) ♥ while the toner dries, clean your ears or something else in your routine - 2 mins (i like to let my toner dry, so during that time i clean my ears, moisturize my lips, and apply my eyelash growth serum. i do this because my eyelashes were hella short and i’ve noticed a great change, also burts bees lip balm not only repairs your lips but plumps them!) ♥ apply moisturizer - 1 min (i use a gentle moisturizer, but i also use snail cream for my scars and whatnot, and also spray rose water because my skin gets extremely red and that calms it down. i also have rosacea soooo) ♥ get dressed - 2 mins (if it is nighttime, put some fluffy socks on! you have one life, enjoy it! get comfy!) ♥ gently brush your hair - 2 mins (combing is better, but don’t yank it!) ♥ nails nails nails - 3 mins (if you haven’t, push back your cuticles and apply some oil so then they don’t dry out, jojoba oil is the best btw) ♥ and you’re done! overall, it was around 47 minutes, but of course you can take longer *only if you want hehehe luxury bath for shitty days (okay so last year i was extremely into baths and i still fucking love them, but due to my anxiety, i’ve been having a shit time at taking baths. i know, this is extremely ridiculous, but i have anxiety about not seeing the water, but this is what i would do and it was hella relaxing!!) ♥ set the mood with some music, candles, the smell of the room (aromatherapy is extremely effective! if you smell something pleasing, it’ll affect your mood by sending relaxing signals to your brain, which controls everything. in fact, that works for your entire location. focus on the bathroom, dim the lights, turn on beyonce- the world can be a shit show outside, but the bathroom is your safe space for the next 30 minutes to an hour) ♥ when you run the water (make sure its the perfect temperature), put in your bubble bath, or bath bombs, or salts, but PLEASE be careful! once again, your vag’s pH could be extremely altered! yeast infections are not fun! ♥ optional, but sprinkle some flower petals on the surface of the water. it can be a hassle cleaning it out of the drain, but its another part of the mood. also, if you are like me and neeed something to do, set up a tablet or your phone in a safe space to play a movie or show as you relax. don’t forget a rolled-up washcloth to pad your head! ♥ sit there and soak up! spend sometime to yourself! you could even put a face mask on but it could be accidentally wash it off. ♥ when its time, start to drain the water, and then get up, close the curtain, and rinse off with the shower for like two minutes. this is so unwanted oils or stuff sticks to your skin. then, get out and dry off, and do the rest of the steps in the routine above! i hope you had a nice time! **i have so much more on this topic, so if you want some more, than tell me!

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I think this is a question we’ve all been wondering about.

Did you know that organ trade is illegal in every country except Iran?

BODY PARTS THE LIVING CAN SELL

$337 per pint of blood.

$70 for ten inches of hair.

Men’s hair is reduced to an amino acid used in baking goods.

Women’s hair is turned into wigs and weaves.

Bone Marrow

The most valuable part of your body sells for a high of $23,000 per gram. You can donate bone marrow, but it’s illegal to sell it.

Eggs: $12,400 per IVF cycle in U.S.

Egg donation is legal, but some choose to avoid hospital fees and buy eggs illegally or abroad.

Surrogate Wombs: $20,000-30,000 in India, $80,000-150,000 in the U.S.

Kidneys

Make up 75% of the global organ trade due to diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems.

Theoretically, your body is worth up to $45 million dollars (But that’s only if you could harvest every usable chemical and part from it.)

FROM THE DEAD

Corneas: $24,400 implanted

Hearts: Legal–$997,700, Illegal– $119,000

Livers: Legal–$557,100, Illegal–$157,100

Kidneys–From U.S. $262,900

China–$62,000

India–$15,000

Ligaments and Bones– A few thousand dollars, depending on which one.

Skin–$10 per square inch

Skeletons–$2,993-5,500

SOURCES OF BODY PARTS

Legal:

Donated by Family, Friends

Charities, non-profits

Illegal: 

Looted Graves

Crooked morticians

Paid donors (often very poor)

Executed prisoners

Live prisoners