babes!! you know what is not very mindful? what's not very demure?UNGRACEFULLY interrupting people who are wearing headphones to speak to them. there are so many better ways to get someone's attention than raising your voice and waving your arms in their face. especially on public transport.

FOR EXAMPLE,

a visual cue: stand in their line of sight and make eye contact. a friendly wave or nod can signal that you'd like to talk.

a light tap: gently tap their shoulder or arm. avoid startling them - use a light touch.

via note: write a brief note or use your phone to type a message. show it to them discreetly.

all of the headphone wearers will be grateful for your calming down <3

xx nene

rule #32

master self-control

rule #78

practice quality over quantity

rule #31

they can step up or step out

rule #37

be everyone's dream and don't dream anyone.

getting out of a rut

my few days of regression were not significant to my journey at all. i'm aware that going backwards a little is something that always will happen when you are growing. i did so well in my first 10 days or so of productivity before i entered this. it overcame me and i just did not have any motivation to do anything. i wanted to lay in bed forever, not eat or study or go outside. it is so unlike me and it always makes me feel so inauthentic.

i have a bit of an odd coping mechanism to get out of a rut. i'm not sure how healthy it is but whenever i feel myself growing so horribly bored and tired, my main priority is to not mindlessly consume content. i choose a show (usually atla, since it only has three seasons) and for the following week or days, i watch it all. LET ME SAY THAT BINGE-WATCHING AND COMPROMISING SLEEP AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IS NOT GOOD. but, it allows me to realise that i cannot live like thar, and since i am watching with purpose, when the show ends, i return to my regular life.

this explanation is not very good, so in the future, i will better define what i go through and how i deal with it, hopefully, to help anyone who struggles with the same thing. my focus now is to continue my 100 days of productivity and finish the term on some wins.

love, joanne

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