2025

GLOW UP GUIDE FOR 2025⠀

READ: On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And considering that 2025 is precisely these many days away, why not start with our glow up plan already?

Physical Glow Up-

BODY

— 5-10K steps a day.

— 7-8 hours of sleep.

— workout everyday for 1 hr atleast- yoga/stretching/pilates/cardio. a workout may take one hour, but your mood will be boosted for the next 12 hours.

— posture training.

— sunlight exposure after waking up for at least 10 minutes.

NUTRITION

— 2-3 liters of water every day.

— limit your caffeine intake.

— avoid sugars as much as you can.

— high protein diet, pre and probiotics.

— more fruits and veggies (+ green smoothies if you like).

— no junk/processed food/trans fat.

— no eating after 8 pm.

SKINCARE

— be clear on your skin type (oily, dry, combination, sensitive).

— once you're clear, use these accordingly- cleanser, toner, targeted serum, eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen (≥50 spf).

— keep your bedding clean as well.

— no picking of skin on your lips, cuticle etc.

— gua sha to help improve blood circulation and lessen toxins.

— cold therapy may take three to five minutes of being uncomfortable, but your energy levels will be boosted for the rest of the day.

— remove makeup before you go to bed.

BODY CARE

— shower every day.

— exfoliate 2x a week.

— use body lotion (shea butter/aloe vera gel/coconut oil).

HAIR CARE

— wash hair 2-3x a week

— oil your scalp 2x a week, at least 3 hours before shampoo.

— hair mask 1x per week.

— never brush wet hair.

— use silk pillow case.

HYGIENE

— brush your teeth 2x a day, clean tongue and the roof of the mouth daily.

— floss daily.

— cut your nails 1x a week, never remove the cuticles.

— glycolic acid under arm for odor and discoloration.

— never use soap on your coochie.

Mental Glow Up-

MINDSET

— set clear goals- define and breakdown your aspirations.

— start your mornings with positive affirmations.

— surround yourself with uplifting content and people.

— be shamelessly selfish to your career and mental health, remove anyone or anything that doesn't align with your priorities and wellbeing.

— boost your brain health by these 4 neuroscience tools:

difficult first: start your day with the most difficult task (cortisol and dopamine are high in the body meaning that your body/mind is primed to work).

rest your eyes: introduce a micro-pause after learning by resting/closing your eyes - will help retain information better.

tomorrow's worries: write tomorrow's to-do list before bed as it is proven to be effective in helping you fall asleep.

find time to play: engage in low-stake play. can be anything you find fun but where the outcome doesn't matter (induces neuroplasticity + reduces stress).

MIND

— meditation might take as low as ten minutes, but your focus will be improved for the rest of the day.

— no social media after waking up and at least an hour before bed.

— keep aside 1 hr of time to read daily! reading a new book may take five hours, but you will keep the knowledge forever.

— journaling, gratitude.

— digital detox once a week or for 12 hours.

— limit unnecessary screentime, unfollow or cut off people you don't want to see.

JOURNALING

— choose a regular time each day to journal, making it a part of your routine.

— find a quiet, comfortable place free from distractions. light a candle if you want.

— allow your thoughts to flow without censoring or editing.

— write about your feelings and emotions to understand them better. write about things you are thankful for to boost your mood. write about your short-term and long-term goals. identify what triggers certain emotions or reactions

— set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write continuously during that time.

— reflect on both positive experiences and challenges.

— make lists, journal your thoughts on these questions.

— journal at night to clear your mind before bedtime, because emotions and thoughts lose their power once we acknowledge them.

— a gratitude practice may take five minutes, but your mindset will be shifted for the rest of the day.

AFFIRMATIONS

— customise affirmations to your needs.

Personal Life-

WEEKLY TASKS

— initiate small changes: begin with small, manageable tasks such as making your bed or cleaning your room every sunday.

— celebrate your success: reward yourself when you achieve your goals or have a consistently productive week. consider treats like buying flowers for yourself or watching your favorite show.

DAILY WORK

— set achievable goals: establish realistic goals for the day, week, or month ahead.

— track your progress.

— organise your work space, declutter your shelves etc.

— embrace the power of lists: keep a list of tasks to be done and their deadlines. this way, you start each day with a clear plan. to make it visually appealing and motivating, consider using productivity apps like evernote, habit tracker, or notion.

PRODUCTIVITY TIPS

— wake up early.

— plan ahead everything, do scheduling. you can use:

google calendar / notion / tasks .

— if the task takes less than 2 minutes to finish, do it immediately.

— countdown rule, if you are procrastinating, count 1-2-3-4-5 and jump.

— start slow, don't rush and try to do everything at one time.

— follow a proper routine, use app locks based on screentime.

— pomodoro technique, 25 min work, and 5 min break.

— schedule longer break times as well e.g 30 min nap.

Evening routine ideas

A proper evening/night routine can not only help you reduce anxiety but can also be really fun! Here are some of my essentials for a calm evening, for you to take some inspo!! <3

Light a candle. My current favourite is 'pumpkin harvest' from Yankee! <3

Run yourself a relaxing bath. You can add a bath-bomb or rose paddles to make it even more relaxing!!

Do your skin/hair care. Remove your make-up, moisturise and maybe try some overnight hairstyles.

Charge your phone and any device you might need.

Care for your pets and tell them you love them. <3

Go for a walk and enjoy the cool evening air. Fresh air always calms me. :)

Put on a comfy pyjama and get a fuzzy blanket.

Catch up on some youtube videos or shows. I love watching video essays; my favourite channel is Mina Le!

Make yourself some herbal tea to calm down. Some good ones are Chamomile, Lemon balm, Peppermint and Lavender.

Finish your homework and tidy your desk. Staying organised, yk.

Try meditation if your day was stressful. <3

Read for a while and listen to some music. I'm currently reading 'My year of rest and relaxation'. Should I review it?

Update your diary or journal. List some things you're grateful for.

Meal prep for the morning. I recommend overnight Oats!

Plan ahead and ensure you have your alarm set so you don't stress in the morning.

Fluff your pillows and make your bed cosy, so you can sleep comfortably.

Try sleeping early so you get your 8 hours of beauty sleep.

As always, please feel free to add more suggestions in the comments! <3

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

giving feminine energy

keep urself clean and keep up with ur basic hygiene (shower every day)

get hungry for knowledge - go to libraries, read in coffee shops, etc.

always be kind and don’t talk crap about people! this is a big one because it really affects ur attitude and the way other people see u

stay organized. an easy way to do this is just to tidy ur room before you go to bed. this way, ur bedroom is more ur sanctuary

do ur hair pretty!! use accessories like scrunchies, headbands, claw clips, etc.

always have your essentials in ur bag (menstrual products, lip gloss, phone, earbuds, whatever makes u feel prepared)

remember that u don’t have to prove anything to others. make urself enough for u personally without worrying what other people think, because chances are they’re focused more on themselves

if u embarrass yourself, laugh it off and stay calm. u are above embarrassment babes, u are divine, so a little slipup won’t matter

have dance parties in ur room to songs that make u feel confident

DONT CHASE ATTRACT

remember that control doesn’t mean controlling other people. control means controlling ur own assumptions

breathe. just breathe. and remember u are beautiful <3

youtubers for the girlies 🩰

a picky girl’s deep-dived guide, with categories (yes, i have some of them twice)

girly diaries ⪩⪨

۶ৎ adelala ۶ৎ riya royale ۶ৎ georgia v ۶ৎ kaavikiwi ۶ৎ lani pliopa ۶ৎ mikayla mags ۶ৎ lenalifts ۶ৎ cindy kimberley ۶ৎ amiya zhanee ۶ৎ sydney serena ۶ৎ jasmine le ۶ৎ aaliyah ۶ৎ lay luv ۶ৎ erin siebert ۶ৎ rebecca jay ۶ৎ the freezia ۶ৎ kalogeras sisters ۶ৎ ballerina keira ۶ৎ madeline woo ۶ৎ alex bondoc ۶ৎ alessya farrugia ۶ৎ urmomsushi ۶ৎ kelly ۶ৎ funkyfitz ۶ৎ

pure entertainment and fun ⪩⪨

₊˚⊹♡ kalogeras sisters ₊˚⊹♡ courtreezy ₊˚⊹♡ dorisxchi ₊˚⊹♡ deb smikle ₊˚⊹♡ vereena ₊˚⊹♡ martin ₊˚⊹♡ cut ₊˚⊹♡ seb y fer ₊˚⊹♡ the pink courtroom ₊˚⊹♡ rebal d ₊˚⊹♡ stephanie soo ₊˚⊹♡

overstimulated ⪩⪨

° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . hamimommy ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . seonne ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . michelle meng ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . hope segoine ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . tasty coffee ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . 라떼파파_LATTE PAPA ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . homedesignista ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . kokohome ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° . m i l a a ° ᡣ𐭩 . ° .

artful n ambitious ⪩⪨

𐔌 : nicole leilani 𐔌 : sepherah 𐔌 : seonne 𐔌 : micarah tewers 𐔌 : anh creates things 𐔌 : miss tada 𐔌 : ballerina keira 𐔌 : madeline woo 𐔌 : beepworld 𐔌 :

studyblr ⪩⪨

‧₊˚ ☁️⋅♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. breanna quan ‧₊˚ ☁️⋅♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. serena ‧₊˚ ☁️⋅♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. phedra dee ‧₊˚ ☁️⋅♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. jillzdiariez ‧₊˚ ☁️⋅♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. millie liao ‧₊˚ ☁️⋅♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾.

pretty and informed ! ⪩⪨

𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ amanda maryana 𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ olisunvia 𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ mina le 𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ shanspeare 𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ toni bryanne tv 𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ tee noir 𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ lab muffin beauty science 𓍢˚꩜.｡ .ᐟ

makeup girlies ⪩⪨

-`♡´- kaavikiwi -`♡´- miss tada -`♡´- tasyiu -`♡´- tea renee -`♡´- ruthillea -`♡´- evelyn ortiz -`♡´- monica ravichandran -`♡´- uche natori -`♡´- tiffanyglowss -`♡´- mōri -`♡´- haruna matatag -`♡´-

natural hair gworls ⪩⪨

*๑♡՞ ashley masse *๑♡՞ jaelah majette *๑♡՞ cutecompilations *๑♡՞ tiffani renae *๑♡՞ princess diamond *๑♡՞ rejoice ndimande *๑♡՞ queenbxaya *๑♡՞

book girlies ⪩⪨

˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚ aminasnotokay ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚ jamie fok ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚ sarah hafidh ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚

fitness ⪩⪨

⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ meli ⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ lean beef patty⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ madeline abeid ༘⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ yogawithbird ⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ move with nicole ⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ shirlyn kim ⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ lilly sabri ⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅ bomfit ⋅˚₊‧ ଳ ‧₊˚ ⋅

mental health & spirituality ⪩⪨

𐙚 via li 𐙚 natalie etched 𐙚 thewizardliz 𐙚 taylor cassidy 𐙚 tam kaur 𐙚 inayah 𐙚 emmy’s existential zone 𐙚 simmonsquared 𐙚

need these

But what if… things work out, nothing bad happens, your hard work pays off, you get through this and prove yourself

  ❑  ꈍᵕꈍ  🍪𓂅  ❁

  ❑  ꈍᵕꈍ  🌸𓂅  ❁

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