Midweek Motivation || The Power of Positive thinking || Beauty La Linda - Lifestyle

Hey hey,

So today I wanted to talk to you guys about the power of positive thinking. Everyone has heard the theory that if you practice positive thinking and try to project positive energy then you will have a richer and more fulfilled lifestyle. Following on from my post talking all about Karma ( you can read it HERE ) I just wanted to talking about positive energy in general.

In the past couple of months I have kind of been putting this theory to the test. I have been consciously deciding on being more positive and trying to looking at situations differently & the funny thing. I have been having more fun! meeting new people, reuniting with old friends and taking more chances!!

I think when you make a conscious effort to look at situations in a positive light rather than a negative one then you are happier and more willing to go outside your comfort zones to do more things, take more opportunities and risks & also meet new people!

I found the 3 min journal to be quite cool. I learned about it from watching Mimi Ikonns Youtube videos. You can learn about it by watching this Youtube Video She mentions it as a part of her morning routine. I have found that by doing it in the morning and night it kind of unconciously trains your mind to stay positive!   

I know it sounds like a lot of mumbo jumbo but give it a try for a couple of weeks and come back and let me know how it worked out for you. I have anxiety and been experiancing massive changes in my life and honestly now I am so much more positive and happy about where I am at in life. Yes it could all be coincidental but whats the harm in trying it anyway??

For the foreseeable future when you are faced with a situation think of it in the most positive light you can e.g. Busy = Productive, Broke = you have to be more careful and resourceful, Working overtime = more money, doing something that was not nesscarily your choice = new experiance or learning something new, meeting new people = new potiential friends.... and so on... 

I know sometimes things are not always going to be going smoothly, thats life unfortunately but if we dont aknowledge how negative we are being or try to do something about it sometimes then we get caught in a never ending cycle and ultimately the only person that it is really affect is yourself. You are not giving yourself the opportunities in life that you deserve if all you can see is doom and gloom.

Give it a go! What are you waiting for!? Whats the worst that could happen!? 

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Is it a question of Karma?? || Beauty La Linda - Lifestyle

Hey hey, 

How is everyone?? Today I want to talk about Karma!!

Karma (in Hinduism & Buddhism) the sumof a persons actionsin this & previous states of exsistence, viewed as deciding their fate in future exsistences(good or bad luck, viewed as resulting from ones actions)

Hands up here who believes in karma?? everyone am I right.... well majority of us anyway. It doesnt play a massive role in most peoples life but it still exists on sleep mode in the backround right? Well Rececntly I was having a chat with one of my friends and the subject of karma came up. He doesnt believe in karma... which to me was something new. I had never met anyone who had admitted out right that they were of this opinion. He believes that karma was mumbo jumbo which was created by the western world. 

At first I was on the immediate defense of karma but to his credit he made a good argument against it. He had many different examples of people doing good work only to then suffer horribly (one example was foreign aid workers were kidnapped and tortured. Where was karma then.) & hes not wrong. My argument was that karma is more trivial then that, more focused on luck and day to day things. Still though I cant help but shake that he may have a point in there somewhere.....

I think what he was getting at was that in day to day life you create your own luck and the "Karma" you receive is created by the ripple effect created from doing good good in the first place. Which I have to agree is not a bad rule to live by either..... 

I still do believe in karma and the universe and I think we have all been set on a path that we are destined to be on but I dont know the if reason I believe in karma is because of "proof" (could be just luck) that I have been seeing lately or because I like the idea of it??

Either way... the way I see it is that whether it is true or not,  it is a great rule to live by... 

do good deeds and treat others the way you would like to be treated and you will be rewarded by the universe.

Where do you stand on Karma?? Leave me a comment I would love to know your point of view!!

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5 tips to feel more motivated!!

Hello everyone,

I just realised that It has been a minute since I have published a Mid-week Motivation for you guys!! well Im back and Ive got you covered!! These are my 5 tips that help me to stay motivated!!

1. Wake up earlier

This is one I constantly struggle with. I have always had evening and night time work and even before that I always preferred being up at night. Ive always had a slight suspicion that I maybe a little bit nochtural. Dont get me wrong I love to sleep but It will tend to be at the wrong times! Lately however I have been getting up early and I have noticed a change in my mood and my productivity. You just have more energy and feel like you are more accomplished at the end of the day!!  Its funny but all that crap that people tell you about getting up early and enjoying a full day..... Its true!!

2. Make your bed

Aparently you are statistically meant to be feel happier and more organised if you make your bed in the morning. Its just one simple act but it does make me happier when I come home in the evening to a freshly made bed to curl up in.... hmm .... bed .... Even just writing about this makes me want to go for a nap!!

3. Organise your thoughts

By this I mean write stuff down!! If your anything like me then sometimes your thoughts feel like they go through your head a million times a second. The only way to free your head sometimes is to write it all down. As soon as you do its gone!! I have so many notebooks that I cant keep up, but this also joins in with the fact that I love stationary!! I always keep a notebook handy because inspiration comes at the weirdest times! Like when your falling asleep, in the shower (no I dont take a notebook into the shower hah), on a bus or even just watching T.V. Sometimes Ill be like "Oh I must remember that later" and I wont write it down and then I cant remember it like 5 mins later. Yes my tip WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN. at the very least make a note on your phone!!

4. Social Media / Books

Sometimes when Im in need of inspiration I just hop on over to YouTube, Twitter, Instagram or Pintrest and it gets me in the mood too start blogging again. Watching other people be successful can be so motivating and inspiring sometimes!!  Im also still reading #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amorusa and I find her so inspiring. So I recommend that if social media isnt enough to get those creative jucies flowing again then hop on over to you local bookstore and there are sure to have something that will do the trick!

     

     

5. Treats and Rewards

I think its important every now and then to stop and take a look at what you have achieved so far and not only feel proud but also reward yourself. This can be done in a number of different ways! Buying yourself something pretty, having some ME time or both like treating yourself to a pamper treatment like a facial. If all else fails cookies are always good! I think by rewarding yourself when you have done well then you can truely feel motivated to keep up the good work!!

So there you have it!! These are my top 5 tips for getting your ass motivated again and keeping on top of all the stuff you both want to and have to get done!! 

Hope this helps!!

Let me know in the comments if you have anymore tips or tricks up your sleeve!!

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Book Review || Girl Online by Zoella Sugg || Beauty La Linda - Lifestyle

Hello There,

I am well aware that it has been almost 7 months since this book came out so you have more than likely already read the book and also read a million other reviews on it but I just wanted to give you guys my opinion on it. Also if any of you still havent read it and want to know what I thought then here you go! Got you covered!! 

  

So when Zoella (aka Zoe Sugg) Released this book around Christmas Time I knew I had to get my hands on it, for many reasons. You guys were all raving about it all over social media for one thing and also I cant think of anything better than supporting one our own and celebrating their achievements. So as you can see I had no option but to pick it up and find out for myself what all the hype was about.

First of all I would like to say a couple of words on the topic of Zoella. From her videos (I have been a subscriber for a while now) She seems to be an extremely sweet and genuine girl. I really connected with her when she spoke out about anxiety and she was one of the first people who made me think "hey Im not alone" While I was half way through the book I heard that she had a ghost writer or at least someone helping her and to that I say SO WHAT? Have any of those people who have been giving her abuse for it ever written a book. If they have I will have more respect for their opinion. I think that help or no help it is a huge achievement I mean this girl became the author of the best selling debut novel of all time and noone else in the world can say that so well done Zoe, You go girl!

Also before you read on any further, just to put your mind at rest I will not be giving away endings or ruining plot twists! Dont you just hate it when people do that!?

Girl Online          

This book is set around our main character Penny, Her family and Best Friend, all of whom live in Brighton, UK. She is by no means a socialite, quite shy but is very creative and talented. She is in the begining stages of anxiety, and is learning what it is and how to cope with it. Her mother gets an opportunity to go abroad for christmas and they take it. She leaves her worries and life troubles back in the UK for a few days. This where the book takes a twist. She meets new people and makes a connection she never thought possible and when she goes back to the UK she feels like a new person for like a day until she realises nothing was what it seemed and now she is lost all over again..... 

What I liked about this book

You can tell Zoe was drawing on from her own experience when it comes to anxiety. As I was reading I could actually nearly feel what Penny was going through. This just may have been because I have suffered similarly in the past but even so I think It was very realistic.

I always wanted to read on... which is probably the best compliment I can give it. I wanted to know more!   

There was always something going on that you couldn't quite figure out and you knew you had to keep reading it in order to find out what it was!! It kept the suspense and mystery throughout the book. 

Anything Negative??

There is only one thing that I can think of that would be slightly negative and It is that there were a couple of moments in the book that I thought were a bit over dramatic or unrealistic. This may just be because Im 25 and no longer in school or college so maybe I am looking at the book with different eyes then someone that is actually currently in school and would be able to relate more but for me some situations I thought could have been a bit more realistic. 

In saying that I found the anxiety situations completely relatable and thought they were portrayed excellently.       

Would I recommend it??

I have to say overall I thought this was a well written & well structured book. I always wanted to keep reading and I ended up reading the second half of the book in one night because I couldnt put it down (not because I had planned to finish it that night) That is the mark of a good book.

I love a bit of drama, suspense & mystery. This book took on some serious issues and portrayed them well while also having a comical twist. It was both heavy and light hearted throughout the book making it an enjoyable read. I think teens in particular would really relate to this book.

Once again well done Zoe & I think if you havent already it is well worth a read!!

* I am not being sponsered in anyway for this review. I do not personally know Zoe Sugg and I purchased this book with my own money. I have written this review of my own accord, for your information and entertainment. This is my opinion and my opinion alone *    

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15 of my favourite feelings!!

Hey everyone!

This post is Inspired by YouTuber Essie Button! She was originally inspired by Fellow YouTuber Hank Green. I thought it was a fantastic idea. Why not share with everyone your favourite feelings?? Why not share the love?? So here are 15 my favourite feelings!!

1.   Meeting a friend for Coffee/Tea

One of my favourite things to do is to go to a coffee shop or somewhere to get lunch with a friend and just catch up on life and have a bit of a gossip and a natter!! Forget all about work and stresses for an hour anyway. So nice!!

2. Fresh Linen

I love when all my clothes are clean, soft, fresh and folded. hmm..... 

3. The Sun

I love the sun but especially when out walking for no reason in particular and have loads of time or driving with music on!! Happiness!!

4. Having a Productive Day

I love when you have those days where you feel all motivated! Like nothings gona hold you back! and also the feeling at the end of the day when you know you can relax and you know you have accomplished alot for one day!! Success!!

5. Being Comfy

One of the best feelings in life I think is getting out for you day clothes and into you comfy sweats or Pjs. The reason this is one one of the best feelings?? because you know you can relax for the evening!!

6. Seeing an old friend

Sometimes we get so busy in our lives the only people that we see are the people that are right in front of us!! It is so good when you see and get to have a catch up with a bestie from you past!!

7. Feeling Lucky

One of the best feelings is when something has accidently gone your way!! How lucky was that!! You feel grateful and happy all at the same time! Fate! Destiny!!

8. Night in with movie and a take away

I love evenings where I have friends over and we chill just watching movies, eating food that has been delivered to our doorstep!! Whether it be the girls and we watch disney and rom-coms, or the lads too and we have a movie fight on our hands haha

9. Clean room

Nothing nice after a hard days graft then to come home to a clean room and freshly made bed! Heaven!

10. Family Time

As we all have different work schedules its hard for us to all get together at the same time. I love nothing more then hanging out with them all or going home to my family home for a few nights where somehow we automatically revert back to the way were when we were children! I dont know why but everyone seems to do it!!

11. Getting ready for a night out! 

Guys are always like "Omi God why does it take so long for girls to get ready!!!" What they dont understand is us girls love the whole process of get ready for a big night out!! well most of us anyway! I know for me and my friends its one the best parts of any night out! Chatting your friends, playing with each others makeup, talking fashion and gossip.... why would we want rush that into 10 mins!?

12. Finding THAT Purchase

You know when you have been looking for something of a while now... or you spotted something on a friend, stranger, Pintrest, witter, Instargram and you havent been able to get your hands on it. Or maybe its been too expensive..... Then suddenly you  find it or it goes on sale!! The Gods are smiling down on you!! Yes its a good day!!

13. Kitty Time

My cats currently live at home with my parents. They always have so when since I moved out no longer get to see them everyday or have them sleep in bed with me. But when I got home I love my Kitty Time!! My 3 boys all curled up! Charlie, Toby & Fats can you tell them apart?? 

14. Being Cosy

This mostly applies to winter time! For me this when its cold and stormy outside and you can hear the wind and the rain. You are inside curled up on a safa by the fire in Pjs with blankets, Tea / Hot Chocolate, Munchies and Sky Tv or Netflix.... Best Feeling!!

15. Blog posts!

Best feelings when it comes to blogging for me... Publishing a post Im proud of! For the post to be Successful and Getting good feed back!! And the best feeling is when I get comments about how my post brightened up your day or had an impact on you in a positive way!! It makes me feel all warm and happy inside!!    

Thats It! 15 feelings that make me feel happy and all warm and fuzzy inside. I encourage all of you to do the same and tag me or send me a link so I can check out!! Lets Share the love and Positivity!!

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The upside to moving!!

Hey Hey,

So recently and suddenly I have had to move home in fact I have taken a quick break from packing in order to write this post ( I Hate Packing!!) 

When I first realised I had to move I was all about the negative... "ugh I dont wanna move" "ugh I wont find anywhere nice" ugh Its soooo much effort" 

But in the last few days I've actually had a change of heart and now Im kind of excited! I still hate packing but It must be done so I can either whine and complain and still have to do it or I can man up and get the job done... after I write this post of course!!  I was right there was nowhere that I really wanted to move or else I couldnt afford it  so decided to get a summer house. A 3 month lease to give me more time to look for somewhere more permanent. Yes Yes I know this means Im going to have to pack all over again but I think it will be worth it to give myself more time and find somewhere nice to live where Im happy rather than a place just because I needed somewhere to live quick. 

I thought this post might be relevent as it dawned on me that it is coming to that time of year that a lot of people will be moving out of home (college and what not) and may be a bit anxious about it. 

Anyway I thought I would right a little list on all the pros to moving. It will keep me positive and hopefully motivate me to go back to packing. Also it may help you feel a little more excited if you are in the processing of moving too or atleast will be soon. enjoy my loves x

1. Finding lost Items

I have 3 years worth of crap in my house which means every now and then items get forgotten about and isnt it the best feeling when you find something which was once a loved item but you havent been able to find it in the past 1-3 years?? #rediscoveries

2. Decluttering and Downsizing

You can know finally throw away out of date products and things you no longer have any use for. Its quiet freeing really. Most of the time we either justify a reason for keeping it or put it away somewhere and no longer think about it but when your forced to pack it and move, it makes you re-evaluate everything you own.

3. Decorating

Now that you have all your packed items and transported to your new place you get decorate and for me this is the fun part... well honestly it is for the first couple of hours then I just wish it was done but when it is ..... Its totally worth it!! 

4. New House, New Routine

This can be so good for you to change up your routine a bit and get out of your comfort zone. Put a bit of pep back in your step.

5. Change is good

Change is good thing a no matter how much we try and fight it! who knows what may happen this summer?? keep posted #summeradventure

There you have it! My top 5 pros to moving house! 

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The next chapter

Hey everybody,

Truth be told I have been feeling a little uneasy lately. There has been a lot of change happening in my life in the past couple of weeks and it's going to continue for a while.

Don't get me wrong nothing fatal or terrible has happened but it seems like in a matter of weeks my whole world had changed. Some things I decided myself , as I felt ready to take the challenge and others I never saw coming!!

Since anxiety I crave habit and ritual even though this is something I had no time for in the past and although my routine maybe different to most people, I work a full time job mainly evenings and nights and blog as offen as time and life permits. Nonetheless it's my routine and for the most part I'm happy with it!

The reason I'm blogging this is because I'm sure I'm not the only one going through this now and not only am I looking for advice but I want share with you guys what I'm doing to stay sane and stable in what feels like a totally unstable and unpredictable environment.

I had a chat with my mam yesterday #mamsarethebest and she reassured me saying that it is just a new chapter in my life and I should see all of this as an opportunity!! And of course as mothers usually are , she is right!!

My ways of staying calm

Keep your routine

As I have mentioned previously keeping a routine as much as life will allow will keep you grounded. Sure there maybe unavoidable changes but whatever makes you happy and whatever makes you feel comfortable , keep as much of it in your life as you can.

Have me time

For me this is coffee and a magazine or watching reality TV (Geordie shore or Catfish are always a favourite of mine for forgetting things that make me anxious.... For a while anyway)

Stay goal orientated 

I feel like if you are working towards something like a greater goal whether it be a career goal or a car or holiday it is always great to have something to look forward to. Plus it will give a sense of purpose and reason in your life.

Talk about it

There is nothing worse than feeling like your going crazy all by yourself. If you talk about it not only can people give you great advice but I can guarantee you feel so much better just by getting it off your chest!

Sleep

Easier said then done I know I'm a bit of an insomniac myself due to years of night work and late night blogging but nothing is worse for and anxious or worried mind than being over tired!  Try to develop a routine the best you can

Eat better

Your body and mind need all those vitimins and minerals to give it the best fighting chance of taking on the day. I also recommend a breakfast which I won't lie I myself have only really started doing in the past year. It really does make a difference.

Avoid caffeine while anxious and stressed 

I usually will only have one coffee or tea a day max during stressful times or periods of change. And stick to decaffe if I want a second.

Exercise 

Yes it's true what they say. Exercise can solve a multitude of life's problems both body and mind.... stressed out why not run it off??

Finally and most importantly..... Be with the ones you love

Spend time with those most important to you. Life is too short to spend it being unhappy. My advice is leave all that bad energy and the people that don't impact your life in a good way and focus on the people that deserve to be a part of your life. That make you happy and remind you what life is really about!!

Obviously all of this is easier said than done but if you slowly try out some of it hopefully you will see a vast improvement in your quality of life and mental health!

Hope this helped and if anyone has any other suggestions please leave them in the comments do we can all learn from and help each other!! Remember never be afraid to ask for help! We're only human after all!  

Thank you for reading 

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