Tag: Mindful Intentions

2026.

My Dearest Readers,

To my most esteemed and beloved SALLY♡THINGS readers, I offer my sincerest apologies for the excruciating torment you have endured whilst awaiting the arrival of my next literary delight. Your patience is as admirable as it is commendable, and it weighs heavily upon my heart to have kept you in such a state of eager anticipation. Pray, do forgive me, for the muse of inspiration shall soon grace us once more, and together we shall embark upon a most enchanting journey through the written word and journey of this life of mine. As we find ourselves immersed in the embrace of the year 2026, with a fortnight and a month having gracefully passed, I do hope it has bestowed upon each of you its most benevolent charms. With the occasion of Valentine’s Day having cast its enchanting spell, I am filled anew with inspiration, eager to resume my delightful endeavors upon this humble blog. This month, dear friends and readers, has blossomed with an abundance of love, lifting my spirits to the highest. It is with immense pleasure that I welcome you back, and I look forward to sharing in this journey of love and creativity once more.
With all my heart, yours ever devotedly, SALLY♡THINGS.

Update.

Hi, hello there. How are ya? I was feeling a little Bridgerton inspired, but I will admit it took me forever to write. I also haven’t watched the latest Bridgerton season, so please nooooo spoilers. I’ll start it after I finish watching Sex and the City. I am also aware that I am very behind on that too. I guess I just love shows were people write? How fitting that is.

2026. Where do I start? New year, same me? I can thankfully say that, I did not enter as the same me. There’s been a lot of self growth that’s been happening behind this computer screen. I have spent a lot of time on myself and will continue to do so. There’s not much to really update everyone on about me. I haven’t had any drastic lifestyle changes or hit any big life milestones, but I have celebrated many small steps in my own personal life. I guess, I have adventured a little more this winter than usual. Winter has been wintering here in Grand Rapids, but we have had a lot of sunny days at least. I’ve been feeling a lot happier this winter than past ones. Going into 2026 has been a wild ride for me, but every thing has been slowly coming into place. Tết or Lunar New Years just passed, so I had my “second” new years. Another start over right? I’m wishing all good health, fortune and blessings. Chúc mừng năm mới! Valentine’s Day just also passed, but you know that I celebrate all month long. I just love, Love. I have my annual Galentine’s party coming up, so I hope you’re not anti-Valentine’s just yet. I’m excited to see what i’m going to bring this year. Whatever it is, I hope it’s still all with love.

Hello 2026.

My goals list this year has a lot of the same repeating goals, not because I didn’t achieve them last year, but because they are goals that you can never reach the end of. They are goals that are good for your soul and make you a better person always.

2026 goals and intentions ♡
⊹˚. ♡. Film Photography. Last year I bought a film camera, a Canon AE-1 SLR 35mm and started to use it a little without any knowledge of anything. Only half of the photos turned out good. This year I want to fully learn all the settings and how to shoot film in different photography styles. I want to be a pro at using my film camera.
⊹˚. ♡. SALLY♡THINGS Growth. More content, more interactions, more milestones achieved. With more content being created, it also helps with preserving moments and having memories to look back on. It’s not all about getting paid, it’s to also save memories.
⊹˚. ♡. Online Business. This has been a goal of mine for a while, but I never really took the steps forward. This year I hope to have my online store up at least or close!
⊹˚. ♡. Travel. I want to see more, explore more, adventure more. There’s so much outside of Grand Rapids and Michigan, but also so much here that I haven’t seen yet. Big and small travels are fine. Solo traveling and with others is also the goal. I have friends from all over and I want to see them too. One monthly goal I have for the year is to solo adventure at least two times a month.
⊹˚. ♡. Dream Car. It’s finally time to get my dream car. It’s nothing crazy expensive, it’s pretty affordable (and used lol), but it’ll be better than the my current car. Last year, I’ve had so many issues with my car, I put in basically a good down deposit for a new car into my old car last year. My little blueberry has done me good and allowed me to visit loved ones in friends and I’ll be forever grateful for that, but it’s time to get something I want.
⊹˚. ♡. Slowing down and resting. If you know me, you know that I am always on the go whether it’s work or travels. I really want to prioritize slowing down a little and resting more. I definitely get burnt out more than a couple times a year and my body pays for it. I’m not getting any younger, so it’s important to take care of myself.
⊹˚. ♡. Healing. Healing will always be a goal of mine. I want to grow into my potential and you can’t do that unless you work on yourself. I want to heal all parts of myself. The healing goal isn’t just for me, I also want to heal my relationships with others. They aren’t bad, they are good, but they can always be better, get into those DMC, deep meaningful conversations.
⊹˚. ♡. Love and happiness. To do all things with love, to pour love, to be love. I am love and I intend to be love at the fullest that I can be – for myself and for others. Life is meant to be enjoyed and lived to the fullest. I want to continue to build a happy life for myself. Self love is self care and showing your love to others helps you see what type of person you are. I intend to only be love to those who support me, earned it and love me. It’s not meant for everyone.

2025, you were filled with love, strength, courage, and lessons. Please let 2026 be just as fulfilling, but with more positivity. Remember to be kind to one another, I hope everyone gets the year they deserve.

With all my heart, yours ever devotedly, SALLY♡THINGS.

On To The Next – November.

If October was about healing, clarity and truths, then November has to be about reflection, love and gratitude. October gave me clarity and many truths. It’s November now – on to the next.

New month, new intentions and new affirmations.

November Intentions

Intentions are like goals, but are more mindset focused whereas goals are focused on completing a task. Whatever October came to you about, make sure you continue to follow through with it and nourish yourself. Be kind, be gentle. ♡

୨୧  Practice Stillness: This month is for settling – for myself that is. November is for me to practice being still and enjoying the present moment without my daily stresses or worries. Practice being still in all moments whether it’s bad or good. Practice stillness in the silence even if it’s being loud.
୨୧  Stay Focused: I got a little derailed last month, so here’s to getting back on track and staying focused. Also making sure that I have my focus set on what is right. I am not the main focus, there’s others. Focus on what is right. I was offered more work that is along the lines of my business marketing degree, so I need to make sure that I stay on top of that. Be relentless in this, good things will come.
୨୧ No Anger, All Love: It’s always all love and always have been. I still have a little bit of these qualities and still working on it, but over time I’ve learned that it’s easier to live with the least amount of anger in your heart. I can be upset and disappointed all that I want, but it is not easy to keep anger inside and carry it around. It’s just not me. Let it go, do all in love and find your own peace. This is not a weakness, it’s actually a huge strength.

November Affirmations

Affirmations to manifest and to guide/shape your mindset. Say it out loud as often as you will like. Say it loud and proud, say it for you. ♡

୨୧ I accept my feelings as they are.
୨୧ I am willing to believe every thing will work out, even when it feels like it doesn’t.
୨୧ I lean on those who offer me support.
୨୧ I honor the changes that are happening within and around me this November.
୨୧ I gave this my all, that does not make me any less.
୨୧ I allow myself to take a break and do something I love.
୨୧ I find inspiration in peacefulness of November.
୨୧ I am confident and secure in myself and allow others to be exactly who they are.
୨୧ I give myself time to process feelings before I react or respond.
୨୧ I choose to have the strength to move on to healthier relationships.
୨୧ I will step out of my comfort zone today and do something new.

This section is a little more personal to me, but like always, it’s just as much for you if you need it. All I have to say is thank you ♡

“You are deserving of all the beautiful things manifesting into your life. The trash took itself out, so you just do you. Be gentle to yourself and take all the time you need to heal that pretty little heart of yours.“

“But as a girl’s girl – You’re doing the right thing for yourself.“

“You’re a good person with a beautiful soul, so give yourself grace. You did nothing wrong and it’s not that you weren’t enough. Don’t forget that.“

“For what it’s worth don’t let it fuck you up. We are too young to be not living our life/being the best version of ourselves.“

“Don’t lose yourself in who you become especially when you’re on your healing journey.“

“i think in these times my favorite saying to hear is ‘let it go, you’re exactly where you need to be and something better will come along.’ i hope you bask in the times you feel great cause you deserve it.“

Wishing that November shows you all that you have so many things to be thankful for and that you are loved, enough, and deserve all the best. I’m wishing that you accept that you are loved, enough and deserve all the best. Do what is right and with love. It’ll come back to you 10x when the time is right. I hope everyone gets the day they deserve. There’s so much more to life, so go there. ♡

October Healing.

Is it just me or does the October fall breeze has a calming and grounding feel to it? There’s something about October where I tend to slow down life and get really focused. I also noticed that a lot of different socials will talk about how October is about healing and grounding. I just went through a small rabbit hole on October’s birthstones, so now you have to as well.. There’s 2 birthstones for October: Opal and Tourmaline. Opal is known to symbolize hope, clarity and truths. It is known for their soothing, calming energies to alleviate stress and provide tranquility and peace. Tourmaline is known to inspire and promote happiness, encourages confidence and diminishes fear, energetic energy, best for healing the physical heart and can be used for grounding. Everything just ties together.

New month, new affirmations and intentions! September just flew by. I can’t believe it’s already October. We all made through another month and we’ll make it through this one. Lets take advantage of the healing properties of October, here are some affirmations and intentions ♡

୨⎯ October is a time for reflection; I appreciate the journey that has bought me here.
୨⎯ October’s chill is a reminder to nurture myself with self-care and warmth.
୨⎯ I welcome the calming and cozy energy of October in my life.
୨⎯ I create space for relaxation, allowing my mind and body to recharge.
୨⎯ I trust each season of my life
୨⎯ Love more; The world and everyone around you needs it.
୨⎯ Let go of the past you have survived it. Time to move on.
୨⎯ Give yourself credit for how far you have come.
୨⎯ Do things that fill your cup to reconnect.
୨⎯ Reach for the truth of your life more and more each day.

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For those who need more reminder or motivational-like sayings instead of affirmations, this section is for you. Here are a few that I found ♡

୨⎯ You’re close, that’s why it’s getting tough.
୨⎯ We can’t control all in life, but what we can do is look ahead and dictate where we go next.
୨⎯ Transform to Heal: People-Pleasing → Authenticity | Difficulty Saying “No” → Setting Boundaries | Overthinking → Trusting Intuition | Comparing Oneself → Self-Appreciation
୨⎯ Allow yourself the time to just be this month. Love, laugh, play, create. Meet with a friend and talk. Indulge in the most beautiful bubble bath. We are at a transition of seasons and it’s time to find the space to be. To enjoy. To fill your cup and remind yourself that you are so truly worthy.
୨⎯ Choosing progress over perfection. Honoring what you’ve achieved while moving towards what you desire. Staying grounded in gratitude and feeling at peace.
୨⎯ Feel your feelings, even if it disrupts your day. Your inner child deserves kind self-talk. Love yourself harder on days you’re struggling.
୨⎯ Dear October, I won’t ask for perfection, as it’s all part of the ride. I won’t ask for abundance, as I have my own meaning of wealth, but I will ask for reminders to be present in the daily. I will ask for soft reminders when something isn’t for me. I will ask that I become what I need.
୨⎯ October will be filled with love, peace and healing. October will be filled with progress, blessings, and opportunities. October will be fill with happiness.
୨⎯ In October – Become the love you always wanted, but never received. Heal what hurts, so that it doesn’t use you as a channel to hurt others. Forgive yourself – for all the versions of yourself you did not become, for all of the versions of yourself you had to be in order to get here today. Slow down – live softly, and love softly, and above all else, never forget that while beautiful things may come and go – they still come. They still come.
୨⎯ October ins: Slowing down, letting go of old beliefs, making room for the new. October Outs: Forcing, unaligned action, negatives self talk.

Happy October and I hope that it brings everyone all that you guys need. It can flow to you and find you, but you also have to allow and accept it in too. Take care of yourself. A happier us is the goal. ♡

July is m i n e.

Repeat after me, ‘July is mine.’ July is m i n e.
Yes, I believe in it whole heartedly because it’s my birthday month. Cancer season is here ♡ Every year I just feel so recharged when July comes around. I wanted to write out some affirmations and intentions that I would like for this July. I’m entering the last year of my 20’s next week, so I’ve been thinking a lot of where I would like to see myself, what I have already accomplished and the progress of what I’m working on.

July Intentions

Making mindful intentions for the month is a great start to bettering yourself and setting a foundation to creating self love and space for yourself. Setting intentions are like gentle goals for yourself. Which I am all here for! If this is new to you, here are mine. Always take what you need, my blog is just as much for you as it is for me ♡

✿ I accept myself as enough. I’ll admit that this is a hard thing to do for myself even if it might look different on the outside to others. I want to accept, fully accept, where I’m in my life especially with the pressures of society telling me where I should be at, at my age. I want to keep accepting that how I look is enough. I need to keep reminding myself to accept my worth and nothing left. I am enough.
✿  Everything I need is within me. I have the power and strength inside to control my own outcome. I am the one that decides my day and how it’ll turn out. I am the one who controls what bothers me or what stresses me or what I let happens. My outcome will be loving, peaceful, strong, and happy.
✿ I intend to love unconditionally. Love for myself and for others. To love myself unconditionally and other means to love without expecting a repayment or condition. I have enough love to pour and pour.
✿ Live with purpose. Live with meaning and be present in life. To be present in life and to enjoy the joyous moments will give a purpose. Then living with purpose will bring you more joy. Full circle. I intend to live my life and enjoy the journey as I go.

July Affirmations

Affirmations are things you can say daily to set your mood and start your day. It gets you in a more positive mindset and can be used as motivators for your intentions above. We speak affirmations out loud to put it into the world, so the world can give it back to us. Yes, speaking to yourself is okay! Here are mine for this month, again, take what you need and like ♡

✿ I stay open to feel calm and peace whenever I need.
✿ I attract positivity and happiness into my life.
✿ My potential is limitless and I choose to thrive, no matter what gets in my way or happens.
✿ My heart is open to giving and receiving love.
✿ I choose to focus on what I can control and I let go of what I cannot.
✿ I release stress and embrace peace, allowing my body to function optimally.
✿ I trust the journey of healing and transformation.
✿ I am deserving of love, happiness, and all good things life has to offer.
✿ I embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

I hope July brings adventure, excitement, and happiness to everyone. We’re halfway through the year, so remember to pause and celebrate your progress and your achievements. Take some time to plan the 2nd half of your year. Only take the valuable lessons you learned from earlier this year and leave the rest behind. We don’t need to carry everything, all the time. Enjoy the long summer days and all that it has to offer. Prioritize yourself! ♡
Repeat after me, ‘July is m i n e.’