| ins | outs |
|---|---|
| audacity | self-pity |
| early mornings | late nights |
| practicing spirituality | materialistic greed |
| intermittent fasting | mindlessness |
| systems | mess |
| playing to your strength | pessimism; this one come easily to me as I am inherently an optimistic person. Sometimes circumstances blind my vision, yes, and don’t allow me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But I still am an optimist at heart. |
| manifestation | desperation |
| resilience: No matter what, remember the bigger picture and keep at it. Sometimes a recourse might be due, sometimes the aim might be moving further away, and sometimes a break is overdue. Address all that, but keep at it as long as it is important and meaningful to you! Always play the long game | overcommitting: Let’s not engage in more things than necessary simply to feel fulfilled by a large number of engagements. |
Do little but do it well. | | commitments | forced friendships | | solo dates to museums | late night parties | | privacy: when I was younger, I’d never prioritize privacy. To me privacy meant secrecy. and secrecy meant doing something wrong. I’ve always consciously tried to do things with a pure intention. I recently realized even the purest of deeds need to be guarded from evil eyes. | oversharing: oversharing as a way to connect with someone and to feel that unless I give up my secrets or things I do not wish to share, I will not be able to seal a friendship or intimacy. It’s not the vibe in 2026. **** | | americano | lattes | | repurposing: That’s what I grew up learning till I came to the states where everything is disposable. I hate this culture. | overconsumption: I typically buy things as retail therapy and they come in phases. Soon enough, the phase passes, and I no longer use the items. This year, If I must buy something, it better be on a to-buy list for at least 6 months. | | ethnic jewelry with western fits | overpriced etsy finds | | capsule closet | retail therapy | | handlooms and thrifted unique finds | name brands unless it is for shoes | | styling with scarves and orna | crocs; I’m sorry but they stink. Please stop wearing them. | | reading: at least finish one physical book. Since I am a slow reader, I am allowing myself grace here. Audiobooks don’t count as I listen to them all the time, and I have multiple books on rotation at all times. | gossiping: I mean, do I even need to spell out the low-level entertainment that this is? | | prioritizing health: The most valuable resource available to us, after time is our well-being. We must make enough time to check in with ourselves. | eating outside food: excessive eating out is not cute! maybe twice a month. | | mocktails | more than 2 beers, more than one cocktail | | fruits | bakery item indulgence | | meal prep | fast-food | | skincare routine | dehydration | | morning shower, dressing up, wearing perfume and earrings. Applying eyeliner and lipstick (if appropriate). | athletic wear | | long walk in the parks | couch rotting | | Youtube Music | Spotify | | documentaries & travel vloggers | reality TV. was never a fan anyway | | reading poetry | kardashians, hadids, etc, etc. |
