My New Blog

I had been thinking about updating my blog for a while, so I took the plunge and I have finally finished creating my new blog! My new blog is definitely more my style and I think it represents more of my personality. 

So, as of today I will no longer be posting content through Blogger/Blogspot, but through Wix instead. I hope that you will all still continue to read my content and continue to be the lovely readers that you are, over on my new site!

(Click the image to be directed to my new blog)

You can access my new blog through the link in my Instagram bio, updates on twitter and if you subscribe using the subscription box on the contact page, you can be updated via email of new blog posts and exciting updates!

I hope to see you over on my new site, enjoying my blog posts!

xxx

10 Tips For A Happier You!

If you're feeling a bit down, like you need a bit of a pick me up, maybe you feel like you're stuck in a rut...

Try out these 10 simple steps for a happier you!*

1. Me Time

Take some time out for yourself. I know this is easier said than done, but it is important to take some time to yourself and to relax. Whether it's planning a day with your friends, or going on a girls night out, or even just spending the day binge watching your favourite show on Netflix and eating all of the junk food you want, whatever you feel happy doing just take a day for 'me time'. 

2. Let It Out

Got a lot of built up frustration? Let it out! Do this by putting all of your frustration into an activity that requires your full mind and attention, maybe; a painting, playing an instrument or even just talk to someone about it. However, be mindful of who you vent to, some people are there to listen and some are only there to find out information so they can gossip.

3. Appreciate Everything

It seems like this one is a bit far-fetched, but trust me when I say that it is possible to appreciate even the smallest things in life. Maybe someone has done something nice for you and you've just been to preoccupied to notice, or you wasn't the the best mood that day, make sure that you tell them how much you appreciate what they have done for you, it will make you feel happier and it will also make the other person happier too.

4. Goals

#Squadgoals #relationshipgoals #couplegoals

Now they're not the goals that we're talking about here, the goals I want to talk about are actual life goals; What do you want to do for a career? What could you see yourself doing and enjoying for a job? Are you career minded? What would you like to have achieved in 5 years time? All of these questions can push you to follow your dreams.

5. Try New Things

If things are getting to repetitive in your life, it would be a good idea to maybe start a new hobby, or join a club. Shake things up a bit and join a Zumba class or start sewing, a new hobby or interest can make the week more exciting and not only that, it can also make you more social and you can make new friends who are interested in the same things as you. 

6. Accept Who You Are

This one is a bit of a bold statement, I know! It's hard to be accepting of yourself everyday, but even just a bit of a pep talk to yourself as you wake up can make you feel a bit better. The pep talk from She's The Man springs to mind as I write this; "I can do this! I am a dude! I am a hunky dude! I'm a badass hunky dude!". 

7. Passion

Be passionate about things that you love! Forget what people say about it and just do what you love! Whether you dance, love to garden or you're a genius in mathematics, do not let anyone tell you that it is stupid or pointless; enjoy it and always know that you have people who support you, no matter what.

8. Motivation 

Keep yourself motivated. If you lose the motivation for something, it will never get done. Keep yourself motivated by keeping track of your progress and this will show you how far you have come since the beginning/when you started whatever it is that you are doing. Focus on your goals and achievements and you will always find yourself motivated. 

9. Organise 

Cliché I know, but keeping yourself organised will help you to keep focused on what you are doing. Keeping things organised in a journal or diary helps me, because it means all of those thoughts and things I need to remember are down on paper and it will free your mind to new information and ideas. 

10. Positive People

Surround yourself with people who only want the best for you and support you. Get rid of toxic relationships and people who just have a negative attitude in general, these are not people you need in your life, nor are they going to encourage you to be the best that you can be. You should also make note that you should encourage your friends and family to also be the best that they can be.

* (please note that these tips are things that have worked for me and they might not necessarily work for everyone)

Until next time...
x

Things Are Changing...

So,  I've been gone for almost a full year! 

Things in my life have been absolutely crazy since I last posted, I will go through everything in detail later on, but the reason that I stopped blogging for the last year is because I was starting my second year on university, moving out of my family home and focusing on what i want to do when I graduate from university!

So, I'm going to give you a run through of everything that has happened since I've been gone...

1. I have moved... TWICE!

My boyfriend and I moved into our first flat together in the summer of 2015 and we lived there for a year. It was a huge change having to do a lot more for myself, I was fairly independent when I lived at home, but I definitely had to do a lot more for myself. 

We just recently moved into our first house together, which is so much bigger than our old flat, but having our first flat did prepare us for moving into a larger space. 

2. I'm graduating from university next year!

In September, I will be in my final year of university. As most of you know, I'm studying BA (Hons) Fashion at uni and I could not have picked a better subject to study for my degree! It is a lot of hard work, early mornings, late nights and consuming a ridiculous amount of tea, but everything always pays off in the end! I recently had a tailored jacket that I made from scratch, put into an exhibition in my city celebrating the life of Amy Johnson. It was surreal seeing something that I was so proud of making, become part of a huge exhibition. 

3.  I'm getting.... MARRIED!

I booked for me and my, now fiancé  to go to London for valentines day this year, for a rare weekend away, and surprised him with tickets to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Little did I know, that he had an even bigger surprise for me! We spent the day of the 27th Feb travelling down to London and had the most amazing experience at the Harry Potter Studio Tour. We then spent the 28th walking around London, just having a lazy stroll and we found Hyde Park. It was so chilly and we had a couple of hours to spare before we had to head home, so we took a walk around Hyde Park and the next thing I know, my boyfriend is down on one knee and asking me to marry him! I was so overwhelmed that I just starting laughing and of course I said yes! We have been engaged for 4 and a half months and the wedding planning is already underway!

I am going to try my hardest to get a blog post up every week on a Sunday, as I really want to get back into blogging because I do really enjoy it!

Until next time...

X