fill 14 sketch book

bad stuff is good stuff bc you made stuff

do you like sparkle???? draw sparkle

draw what make your heart do the smiley emote

member to drink lotsa agua or else bad time

d ont stress friend all is well

your art is hot like potato crisps

don’t let anyone piss on your good mood amigo

if they do

eat

i finally found it

Think about how you feel about money. Do you see it as hard to get or something that flows easily to you What do you want your money to do for you? Save for a trip? Buy a home? Setting specific goals gives you direction.

A budget is just a plan for your money. It helps you see where it’s going and where you can make better choices. Focus on what you already have instead of what you don’t. Gratitude can help you feel more abundant.

Create a budget and write down all of your expenses. Most people don’t know where their money goes because they dont take into account their pleasure purchases. Put some money aside for yourself before paying for other things. It’s a simple way to build up your savings. If you have debt, make a plan to pay it off. Start with the high interest ones first.

Don’t fear money. See it as a tool that can come and go. Believe that you can always create more. Share what you can, even if it’s a small amount. It helps you feel more connected to abundance. The more you complain about not having, the less you will continue to have. You have to learn how to think abundantly.

You can downloads any of these apps:

Mint

YNAB (You Need a Budget)

PocketGuard

Goodbudget

Undebt.it

Honeydue

Personal Capital

EveryDollar

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Alternatively, here’s a templare you can copy and paste:

1. Income

• Primary Income: $_________

• Side Income: $_________

• Other Income (e.g., investments, bonuses): $_________

Total Income: $_________

2. Fixed Expenses

(Expenses that stay the same each month)

• Rent/Mortgage: $_________

• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas): $_________

• Internet/Phone: $_________

• Insurance (Health, Car, Home): $_________

• Debt Payments (Loans, Credit Cards): $_________

• Subscriptions (Streaming, Gym, etc.): $_________

Total Fixed Expenses: $_________

3. Variable Expenses

(Expenses that can change each month)

• Groceries: $_________

• Transportation (Gas, Public Transit, etc.): $_________

• Eating Out/Entertainment: $_________

• Shopping (Clothes, Household Items): $_________

• Personal Care (Skincare, Haircuts): $_________

• Miscellaneous: $_________

Total Variable Expenses: $_________

4. Savings and Investments

• Emergency Fund: $_________

• Retirement (401k, IRA, etc.): $_________

• Investments: $_________

• Specific Savings Goals (Travel, Home, etc.): $_________

Total Savings/Investments: $_________

5. Giving

(Donations, gifts, tithing, etc.)

• Charities/Donations: $_________

• Gifts: $_________

Total Giving: $_________

6. Summary

• Total Income: $_________

• Total Expenses (Fixed + Variable): $_________

• Total Savings/Investments: $_________

What Indian history and political science non-fiction would you recommend to a beginner?

Thank you. ♡

Hi. I made this list a while back, which has some good books you can start off with. For history I’d particularly recommend Sanjeev Sanyal’s writing: it’s easy to read, and he has the ability to get across things you wouldn’t normally notice. Also check this list, which has a bunch of more sources that focus on politics; and this list which has magazines you can read, and podcasts + documentaries you could watch (it’s a small list; I should make a longer one). 

And here are a couple of more additions that aren’t in the lists:

India Unbound by Gurcharan Das: it’s a history from the Independence to 2000 that focuses largely on the political economy and unpacks the kind of growth we’ve seen

Modern South India by Rajmohan Gandhi: this one’s new, and I’ve only barely read it. It’s the history of south India from the coming of the Portuguese to modern times and it’s really important because we don’t study about this or even talk about this in mainstream conversations

Sati by Meenkashi Jain: traces the origin and development of the practice of sati; really excellent, it brings all primary sources to notice and is nuanced and thorough

I hope that helps. Some of these are kind of reference books so you don’t have to read cover to cover, you can read what you’re interested in, and take your time with it. 

an ever-updating masterpost of books i've recommended. please check these before you ask for recommendations in case they've been covered —

fiction

"the tragedy still happened, but it was important that the love was there"

japanese literature

korean literature [1], [2]

gothic writing

spooky adult horror gothic

some favourites

marathi books

some ruskin bond

indian fiction [1], [2], historical fiction, stories, [3], [4]

non-fiction

general assorted ones i like

some favourites

about people living through crises

on geopolitics, foreign policy, international affairs

on political philsophy

vaguely sociology

biographies

on economic history

on the silk route

on prisons, convict labour

on afghanistan, soviet invasion, terror

capitalism

on language and linguistics

on the ancient and prehistoric world

just a bunch on india

the indus valley

indian aestheticism, art

gupta empire

sangam literature

on the northeast

india and southeast asia

nur jahan, mughal women | more

medieval conquests and state-making

on kashmir

assorted nonfiction

colonisation and aftereffects

on nationalism

on cities

on mumbai

on bollywood in bombay

on cities

on delhi

on kolkata

essays

history, migration, labour

art, reading, travel, gender, sports

nature, climate, some history

political economy, environmental and urban history, cartography and space

my comfort books

light reading

books that have got me out of my slumps

on art, photography, aesthetics, design [1], [2], [3]

on the environment

Finish what you started and transform your productivity

Recently i picked up a book i hadn't read in a long time for the past week i hadn't been able to work properly my tasks were going unfinished so i opened my cupboard and saw that book right in front of me. Then i read the whole book in just a one night and it sparked inspiration in me ..So i thought why not share everything i learned with all of you?

So I'm giving you guys a structured summary of Finish The Art of Following Through - Taking Action, Executing & Self Discipline by Peter Hollins -

1. The Importance of Execution

The ability to follow through allows you to create the life you desire rather than settling for the one you currently have. The process consists of focus, self-discipline, action, and persistence

2. Barriers to Follow Through

- Inhibiting Tactics: These include setting bad goals, procrastination, succumbing to distractions, and poor time management.

- Psychological Roadblocks: These encompass laziness, fear of judgment or failure, perfectionism driven by insecurity, and lack of self-awareness.

3. Staying Motivated

To remain motivated holds both external and internal motivators -

- External Motivators: These involve utilizing other people or resources to encourage action, such as accountability partners upfront investments and self bribery

- Internal Motivators: These focus on understanding personal benefits and improvements. Ask yourself questions such as How will this benefit me? and How will my life improve?

4. Developing a Manifesto

A manifesto is a set of daily rules that guide your actions so her are the some key rules -

- Rule 1: Identify if you’re acting out of laziness and avoid it.

- Rule 2: Limit yourself to three major tasks per day.

- Rule 3: Establish daily limitations and requirements

- Rule 4: Reaffirm your intentions through statements like I want I , will and I won't

- Rule 5: Reflect on the future consequences of not following through

- Rule 6: Utilize the concept of "just 10 minutes" to push through discomfort.

5. Follow Through Mindsets

- Mindset 1: Recognize the worthiness of your efforts.

⭐ Mindset 2: Become comfortable with discomfort.

- Mindset 3: Understand that learning comes from completing tasks.

- Mindset 4: Manage stress and anxiety effectively

6. Overcoming Procrastination

Procrastination can be managed through strategies such as:

- Temptation Bundling: Combine unpleasant tasks with enjoyable activities.

- Creating Momentum: Make starting tasks as easy as possible to gain momentum.

- Leveraging Fear: Use productive paranoia to spur action but cautiously

7. Minimizing Distractions

Create a work environment free from distractions and focus on

⭐ Single Tasking: Avoid multitasking to eliminate attention residue ( I will also create a separate blog on this topic i used to face this problem earlier and i have used many methods to reduce my habit of multitasking so i will write a blog about it. Don't worry )

- Batching Tasks: Group similar tasks to improve efficiency.

- Creating a Don't-Do List : Identify tasks to ignore and avoid ( This method is literally too much helpful )

8. The 40–70 Rule

This rule suggests acting when you have 70% of the necessary information as waiting for 100% is unrealistic

9. The Importance of Rest

Recognize the value of rest and relaxation as essential for mental recovery

10. Common Pitfalls

- False Hope Syndrome: Avoid unrealistic expectations and set achievable goals.

- Overthinking: Avoid excessive rumination and focus on taking action.

- Worrying: Concentrate on the present and control what you can.

11. Developing Daily Systems

Establish daily behaviors that promote consistency and long term success

⭐ Keep a Scoreboard: Track progress for motivation ( Ive been using this method for the past four days it literally shows me where I am making mistakes and what I need to do to complete my unfinished tasks )

By following these structured advice you can improve your ability to finish what you start and achieve your goals

what to invest our time and money in to look better and better ourselves, here are a few tips

you are the greatest project you will ever work on

apparence and health

skin: medium/high skincare products, products suitable for your skin, to help you improve, moisturize…whatever you need! essentials: moisturizing cream, serum, exfoliating scrub, etc

hair: hair treatments such as hyaluronic acid treatment (provides strength and shine) organic straightening (suitable for all hair types, shiny and straight)cut the ends every so often

nails: take care of your nails with good products or go to a nail salon

make-up: medium/high-end products, i don't use foundation, but i invest in other products like mascara, face palettes (illuminating/bronzer) lipsticks…

clothing and accessories: it is not necessary to dress from head to toe brand name, invest in accessories, such as a high-quality coat for the winter, shoes, bags, jewelry, also a belt, the small details are the ones that elevate your look (i can talk about clothes in a future post)

body: set your goals according to what body you want to achieve or continue to maintain your shape, invest some of your time in exercising, eating healthy, and using moisturizing creams/oils on your body on a daily

perfume: this for me is very important, find your ideal scent, the one that best suits you, there are people who only use a good perfume on special occasions, you should use it every day! you deserve it and you are worth it!

good food: buy good food to nourish your body, fresh fruit, and vegetables, avoid buying white labels (products that imitate others with a lower price)

vitamins: for your hair, skin, nails, etc

mental

a new hobby: spend some of your time doing something you love, learning a new language, or something that can be useful for your future or daily life

read, research, discover!: similar to the previous point, research and discover new topics to nourish yourself intellectually

self-esteem: work on your self-esteem and self-esteem, there is no one like you and you deserve to have the confidence to achieve great things

learn about psychology and emotional intelligence: it will help you understand many things and people's attitudes

be polite: be polite to everyone and don't use bad words or slang

education: invest in your studies or in courses that can be useful not only for your academic training but also for your daily life, for example, a cooking course

go to places of interest: for example, a conference related to a subject you are studying or would like to learn about, museums, art galleries...

free time

go to new places: make reservations at good restaurants, try new food from another country

friends: spend your time with real friends, who spread their positivity and make you have a good time, become that kind of person too! positive, cheerful, with good topics of conversation

cooking: look for new recipes on the internet, buy a recipe book, experiment!

travel: visit new places inside or outside your country, get to know their customs, their gastronomy, their inhabitants, their nature, take a nice souvenir, a good trip is one of the best things you can invest!

visit spas or beauty centers: invest your time in taking care of yourself, give yourself a massage every so often, a treatment… pamper yourself a little!

excursions or activities in your city: surely every so often in the place where you live there are events of any time, for example, book fairs, you can go alone or accompanied.