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Getting your life together: 5 methods to organize your life and find motivation.

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Getting your life together: 5 methods to organize your life and find motivation.

If you are reading this it's because you definitely need a little push to have the necessary motivation to get your life back in order and with your potential.

Who hasn't had a low energy period where we have so many things to do that we don't do any? You go on automatic pilot doing the minimum necessary to be more or less up to date.

But deep down you know that you could be doing much better... That's why I bring you a mini guide with tips to motivate you to be that best version of you 💪🏼

Getting out of a slump: 5 métodos para organizar tu vida y encontrar motivación.
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Methods to organize your life and find motivation.

1. Take control and let go.

Taking control of your life doesn't mean that you can control everything that happens around you, we cannot always force things to go our way.

It's important to accept that sometimes things won't turn out the way we want and that's okay.

Try to redirect all that energy into the things that you can control; getting up early, following your routine, having relaxing moments, eating a balanced meal, etc.

2. Clean and organized spaces.

Doesn't it happen to you that when everything is clean and organized it makes you want to want to organize your life and be more productive?

It is more than proven that a messy environment causes stress, For example, having a messy bedroom makes you unable to sleep properly or your sleep quality is not the best.

Take some time to make your spaces as organized and clean as possible; change your sheets, let the air run, water the plants, wash clothes, organize the kitchen...

You will notice a great change in your desire to be more productive and it will give you the feeling of having your life more on track.

3. The power of "To do lists".

Lists are your best friends when it comes to organizing and finding motivation.

Once you transfer your ideas to paper (or digital) you have a better chance of completing them and not forgetting anything. Also, crossing off the items gives you a sense of accomplishment and keeps you motivated.

Some examples of lists you can do:

  • Daily tasks that you have to complete.
  • Tasks to complete in the week.
  • Long-term goals that you want to achieve.

4. Movement.

Exercise is something that naturally energizes, you always end up feeling better and with a feeling that you can do anything.

Try to exercise every day, it can be only 15min a day to start and then you can progress to 30min or 1 hour.

The key is to find one activity that you enjoy and requires movement; walk, dance, weight exercises, swimming, etc.

5. Pomodoro technique.

It is one of the best-known techniques on the time management and productivity, developed by Francesco Criollo in the 80's.

The idea behind this technique is to have a structure of work or tasks with timed periods of time so you are full focus and breaks to drive efficiently, stay focused and promote productivity.

How does it work?

  1. Pick any task you want to do.
  2. Set a time frame for 25 minutes (this is called a "Pomodoro" it's the Italian word for tomato. funny)
  3. Focus on just that task for 25 minutes, without distractions.
  4. Take a 5 minute break, once the timer has finished.
  5. Repeat.

You'll be surprised how much more you can accomplish if you have a timer running.

Conclusion

By following one of these 5 methods to organize your life and find motivation, you will surely start to feel better.

You don't necessarily have to start with everyone, but focus on the one you liked the most and start with that.

Some of the things you can also do:

  • Inspiration Pinterest board.
  • 15 min in the sun in the morning it's great to recharge your energy and wake you up.
  • Have a day for you; relax time, beauty and mental health.

Which of these methods are you going to try first? What motivates you the most?

I would love to know what are your methods that you use to motivate yourself! Let's all create a list of tips to help us be our best version. Leave your comment below and subscribe to the newsletter 💌

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8 Tips to be more sustainable - ecofriendly

8 Tips para ser más sustentable - ecofriendly

8 Tips to be more sustainable - ecofriendly

Being more sustainable or ecofriendly is something that we should incorporate into our lives, whenever we can. Not only does it help the environment, but it also makes us more aware of our lifestyle and the changes we can make.

It should be noted that there are large companies and multinationals that are responsible for a large part of the waste, either because of their mass consumption policy or because of the little awareness they take regarding the environment. However, in my opinion, as consumers we have great power when deciding who to support and in this way we also create an impact so that they begin to have a more sustainable look.

If you can, avoid single-use products.

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That is why responsible consumption is essential, but we should not judge other people who are not on our same path or who do not do "enough" according to our standards. I think the best thing is always to try to help and inform others, but always from a place of respect, with the idea of being able to complement each other as a society and not doing it for the simple fact of feeling "better" than others.

1. Use what you already have.

Many times we get so excited about wanting to change our lifestyle and find great sustainable products, but we forget that sometimes we already have products that can perform the same function.

It also happens that we have products that are not so "sustainable", they continue to fulfill their function but we want to change them for those that are. In that case let's finish using the "unsustainable" product and then buy another one that is closer to our ideals, as long as we can of course.

2. Cup

The menstrual cup may seem a bit shocking at first, but honestly it is the most comfortable and hygienic to use . In addition to lasting between 5 to 10 years , you avoid all the waste of wipes or tampons so you end up saving and taking care of the planet.

The first time it may take you a little to get used to, but you will see that after a few days will be your best friend 4 life. Find her on the web at Pink Lady (Uruguay) and look at all the details.

3. Garden at home

Has anyone else in quarantine become obsessed with plants? I think now we are all plant lovers , so having a garden at home is something you are going to love doing.

There are thousands of ways to make one, if you have a balcony or patio you can find a thousand videos on YouTube of how to do it, you will see your own food grow and of course save a lot.

4. Second hand

Second hand stores have become "the it place" to go shop in recent years, which is great for the environment and for your economy. The best thing is that you can find thousands of garments or products that are in perfect condition. conditions and give them a new life.

It is perfect for those times that we need something but we cannot acquire it from a company with our same ideals, since many times the price is higher and with sustenance. It is a better option than acquiring something new in a fast-fashion.

5. Quality over quantity

Many times we buy a product for its price instead of checking the quality before, big mistake. How many times did you buy a T-shirt or wallet and it broke after a short time of use?

Of course, whenever we can, it is better to fix that breakage, but to avoid unnecessary expenses we must ensure that the products we acquire are of quality and have a long useful life. Whenever we can avoid buying only for the price or for the aesthetics that it has and we keep in mind the quality of it.

6. Skin care

In our facial care routine we can also incorporate sustainable aspects. One of the ways is to use makeup or creams until they are gone, to be sure that we use all the product in the container, you can cut it and you will see how much of the product is inside . Then recycle the packaging.

Pro tip: Replace the cotton pads to remove makeup or makeup remover wipes with reusable pads, at ONYX you are going to find some great microfiber that you are going to love, it also comes with a headband to feel you in a spa.

7. Not your conventional wrapping paper

I saw this tip in a video by Claudia Sulewski and I loved the idea. Many times we order food or make purchases and we are left with the paper bags that we end up using or recycling. A better way to give a new life to use them to wrap gifts.


Primero desarmá la bolsa para que te quede el rectángulo plano, luego colocá la parte lisa contra la superficie para que sea la que se vea fuera del envoltorio. Quedan muy originales los regalos envueltos así y estamos reutilizando. Recordá decirle a la persona que recicle el papel 🙂

8. Tote bag

I believe that now it is the indispensable item that we always have when going out to do grocery shopping, stores, etc. Tote bags are the perfect accessory to lead a more sustainable life.

In ONYX you can find the TERRA embroidered model or the TERRA stamp . They are 100% cotton and ideal for storing whatever you want, it also has a zippered pocket inside to store keys, cell phones, cards without spending hours looking for them.

Write in the comments your tip to be more ecofriendly and let's create a section to motivate ourselves ♥

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Valentine's Day: You are your best date, all year long.

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Valentine or Galentines? The celebration of this celebration of love and its idea of ​​how it should be celebrated is very divided. There is always the concept that it is only a day for lovers and couples, but in reality if we go to a deeper idea it is simply to celebrate love, between anyone and without labels.

It may sound very cheesy but why do we always have to minimize what we feel to appear or be more "cool"?

San Valentín

You don't necessarily have to make a huge celebration with your partner or friends, but take it as an excuse to make those people feel how important they are to you. It is practically like Christmas, leaving aside the issue of consumption, it is an excuse to get together with the family at least once a year and create an environment of laughter, games, anecdotes and sometimes a little drama.

No creo que haya que tomarse tan en serio el tema de regalar algo sí o sí, (aunque es lindo recibir chocolate 😍) lo más importante es hacerle saber a esas personas que te bancan en el año todo el cariño que les tenés, mediante un mensaje, llamada, una merienda, cena o como más te guste.

San Valentín es para festejar a la persona más importante de tu vida, vos.

Now, yes, the most important person in your life who you are going to take care of and make her feel on top of the world will always be you, no matter the day. And thinking about it, we should transform Valentine's Day into a Myself (? Because many times we give a lot to others and we forget that we must also nurture ourselves with love.

So what I propose is that we start putting 100% in ourselves, all year long. And yes, now there is the #selflove trending but it does not mean that you have to run to buy a mask and Boom! you already love yourself. No, it is more complex than that. It has to come from within you and with a lot of work to discover you as if you were your own partner.

Obviously there are going to be days when you are 10 points and others when you cannot even see yourself.

But with small changes that you incorporate, you will see how you become your perfect date, while you learn to deal better with yourself.

Check out some ideas to start your #selflove journey this Valentine's Day ♥

  1. Take you to a date; How many times did you feel like going to eat somewhere but got canceled at the last minute when you were totally ready? : / No, go the same way and enjoy your own company.

  1. Be your BFF; Treat yourself as if you were your bff. Do you speak badly to him? No. Do you criticize him? No. Do you compare him? No.

  1. Killer outfit; Put on that outfit or set of underwear that you love so much just for you, you will see how your confidence goes up a thousand points.

  1. Food lover; Order it or even better cooked your favorite food and prepare an epic dinner watching your series of the moment.

  1. Put your thoughts down on paper; Do you remember when you were little and wrote everything in your private diary? Well, start doing it big too! It helps a lot to clear your mind and take more perspective of things that happen to you.

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8 Ideas to have a better 2021

2021

We were all waiting for 2020 to end, weren't we? It is still hard to believe that we are experiencing a pandemic, but well, let's hope that this year everything will somehow return to normal and we can put all this behind us. I think 2021 is going to be the year we start a new chapter, with everything we learned in the past year.

We have already passed these first two weeks of January, it is time to sit down and see how we can do to be a better version of ourselves this year. Check out these tips so you can make 2021 your best year. ♥

1. Organize your physical and digital space.

If you haven't done it before, please start now! It is not necessary that you have everything perfect in one day, because we already know that we start with all the desire, time passes and we end in the middle of a giant chaos. It is best to organize by rooms or sections and gradually decide what to keep.

Even though we live in a completely digital world, we always forget to erase and organize our cell phones and computers. You can have everything organized in your physical life but if you forget the tools that you use the most on a daily basis, you will be just as stressed. As in physical space, you have to start small, review photos, videos, apps, messages, files, delete subscriptions, etc.

2. Bye toxicity.

Something that you definitely do not need in this year, or in any other, is everything that drains your energy without any constructive contribution. That is, it is not that you eliminate everything that you do not like because they take you out of your comfort zone so that you can grow as a person, but everything that does not give you anything and only gives you negativity.

Thank you Universe for having the "unfollow"; all the accounts and people who do not contribute anything and only make you feel bad, Bom remove them from your physical and digital life! You don't need to carry on carrying toxic relationships, period.

3. To do list.

The "To do lists" are not for everyone I know, but you don't need to make exhaustive lists for everything if you don't want to. You can make weekly lists with things you would like to do in that period and take it more relaxed. I am sure that you are going to love that feeling of crossing out all the things that you wanted to finish and never did.

Because it happens that many times we forget and end up doing everything at the last minute. Or is it just me? I love lists, I have one per year, every three months, monthly, weekly and daily. It is not for everyone but it helps me a lot to organize myself.

4. Romanticize your life.

Enough of always throwing ourselves down, comparing ourselves and doubting our potential. In other words, we are in 2021 and we still continue with all these thoughts that we are not enough. Enough for whom? Begin to feel that you are on top of the world, romanticize your life and that no one tells you otherwise.

Arriesgate, falla y empezá de nuevo. No compares tu apariencia con los estándares sociales, no tienen sentido y además viven cambiando. Lo más atractivo es una persona segura de si misma 😉 Y por supuesto no todo son las apariencias. Divertite y olvidate de lo que piense el resto, aunque suene cringe pero solo vivimos una vez hacé que valga la pena.

5. Support local businesses and ethical brands.

You do not necessarily have to buy to support those businesses or stores in your area, with the simple fact of liking, sharing or commenting you are already doing a lot! Whenever you can, I decided to buy in startups before in large companies, no matter how much you can spend, it is always a lot for people who work hard to stay afloat.

Además es muy lindo poder ayudar y encontrar productos que sabés que son realizados éticamente en tu propio país. Tratemos de evitar comprar en grandes empresas de fast-fashion, hipermercados, etc y optemos por ir a nuestro almacén del barrio, ferias, tiendas online locales 🙂

6. Save that coin.

Lands of adult life. If you have the possibility, it is always important to have savings "for a rainy day" as they say. If you have a stable income, set aside a percentage and save it instead of buying the first thing that comes your way. A good option is to save by treating the products you buy as "investments" and evaluating their life.

Example: You need to buy a wallet, instead of buying one that you know will not last a year, wait a bit and buy a higher quality one, in order to avoid spending on another one after a few months. Did I explain myself well? haha. In short, we have to be more aware of our finances, it may seem boring and "adult" but it is important to understand our consumer behavior and avoid buying for the sake of buying.

7. Take care of your body as if it were the only one. Plot twist: it is.

First stop criticizing him and comparing him to others. There is no point in worrying about how we look when we cannot change it, the best thing you can do is take care of your body, eating healthy foods but not feeling guilty about eating those that are not so healthy.

Try to cook more with healthier products, if you love ice cream, look for recipes to make it yourself or cook the French fries in the oven instead of frying them. Everything needs a balance. It is also good that you look for something that makes you move and exercise your body, not to see yourself in "x" shape but to be stronger, move your blood, release Endorphins, exercise your muscles, in short.

8. Keep learning

Last year one of my "goals" was to learn and read more. I think it is very important to be constantly learning about topics that we are not used to and in which we want to participate more conversations. It also changes the way you think, opens doors to other ideas that never occurred to you before and above all it gives you more perspective on things and the world.

Find the easiest way to ingest this new knowledge, in 2021 you have no excuse since there are a thousand ways to learn. My favorites are downloading books online for me Kindle, listening to podcasts or downloading educational apps. Choose the themes that most attract your attention and start small🙂

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Gift guide 2020

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There is definitely a before and after 2020, a year in which we get stressed, we distress, we change, we grow, we reflect, among many others.

To give you a little joy and raise your spirits, I'm going to show you this Christmas gifts guide. It should be noted that material gifts are not necessary, and that the best we can always give is our time, attention and love.

HOME BUDDY

1. Candles

Yes, candles are all the rage !! I don't know if it's the years, but I like them more and more. They are perfect to give a warm touch to any corner, they also come in different sizes, shapes and scents that help to decorate the spaces. What's cooler than relaxing by lighting candles at night after a tiring day?s

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2. Salt lamp

Did you know that salt lamps have a thousand benefits for the environment and your health? They clean the air; which helps reduce allergies, help improve sleep, improve mood, etc. A perfect gift for that person who loves to decorate and always be healthy.

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3. Books and notebooks

For that person who loves to stay at home and relax, they will surely love to have a good book to have the perfect excuse and stay in bed. You can also give away those super cute notebooks so that he can write all his thoughts, projects and ideas.

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FANCY GLAM

1. Sleep mask

We all have that fancy friend who loves to take care of himself and is always concerned about having the perfect skincare. That is why I am sure you will love using the satin sleep mask, super soft and with a thousand benefits for the face and your sleep cycle. The best? Three divine colors to choose from.

Máscara para dormir satén salmón
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2. Make up

If you have that person who is always with mega manicured and painted nails, they will surely love that you give them enamels, lipsticks or any makeup. Many times we forget about this gift and who would not like to receive extra makeup?

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3. Spa day TWIST

We know that it is the law to always remove make-up, always. Do you do it? Surely you have that friend who does not, or who is forgotten quite often. What better gift idea than the Twist headband? In addition to being mega fancy, it is an ideal gift to keep hair away from the face while at the same time protecting it without breaking.

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ECO FRIENDLY

1. Plant lover

I think this year we definitely got into a big obsession with plants, right? This gift is especially for those people who have a large collection or for those who are just starting out. You can buy a plant at a fair and set aside a nice pot, or insurance in any local or nursery that is near your home you can find everything together.

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2. Tote bag

The tote bags are that accessory that cannot be missing, be it summer or winter, we must always carry one everywhere to be able to do our bit to avoid the consumption of plastic bags. What better gift than a 100% cotton tote with an internal pocket and divinely embroidered?

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3. Reusable bags

Another great product to reduce our plastic consumption is reusable cotton bags. Choose between 3 different sizes or take the mix that each size has. Perfect to take to fairs and supermarkets😉

Bolsas reutilizables de algodón con avellanas
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PARTY ANIMAL

1. Identifiers

Sure you have that person who is a fan of holding meetings (with the indicated protections, thanks covid) but then nobody knows what his glass is. Is it true? Give her some cute glass and stemware identifiers that she is sure to love.

2. Absolut

+18 ONLY. We already know that the Absolut have a lot of publicity for being one of the best vodka, but their price is accordingly. But did you know that they sell Absolut minis in flavored packs? Great for that person who loves white drinks and also the price is very affordable. Find it in Iberpark!

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3. Cups

Stemless cups are here to stay! They are very divine and modern, perfect to give this Christmas to start the year with many toasts. They are used for red and white wine, drinks, water, etc. Everything looks good on it.

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TECH LOVER

1. Phone case

Don't you know what to give to that person who doesn't let go of the cell phone? There are a thousand accessories for smartphones but cases are one of those things that you can have thousands, combine with outfits, moods, etc. Find one to give your friend tech lover.

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2. Bluetooth led lamp

Very very very trendy, the LED lamps that you can control by Bluetooth are the rage of 2020. You can control the color of it with your cell phone or with the remote. Perfect gift for those who love the latest in tech trends.luetooth led lamp

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3. Do you have a charger?

This gift is for that person who always forgets the charger and never has a battery. Wireless chargers are the most practical, you can use them anywhere and there are also several different models.

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