WHY WE SHOULDN'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Oops I've been a bad blogger again. Last week was a bit of a struggle for me, really lacking motivation to be creative and even do my work but now it's Monday and I'm pushing myself no excuses! It's currently lunchtime and I'm hungry but I wanted to sit down and blog, chat with you guys heart to heart. I hope you guys had a lovely weekend, what did you get up to? I spent time with my sisters, we watched Murder on the Orient Express, love a good whodunit! Anyway murder mysteries aside, I wanted to share some thoughts on not sweating the small stuff. You know the little things that sometimes get us down. I've not been feeling myself lately and I'm hoping writing this post will help clear my head.

LIFE UPDATE, HAVE I BECOME AN ONLINE RECLUSE?

Hi guys, remember me? My poor blog has been collecting dust for over 3 weeks now. So where the heck have I been - does anyone care?! I don't blame anyone who has unfollowed me as it's been tumble weed around here. It feels weird to log into Blogger again, I didn't intend to have such a long break and didn't have writers block or anything. I guess I fell out of love with blogging (coming up to almost 4 years now) and lost interest with going online in general. I haven't hasn't posted on Insta in weeks and that was my jam. It's not like me to take such a hiatus and I feel bad for neglecting my space and not catching up with you guys. I guess I just wanted to shut the world out for a while and enjoy the quiet. Does that make me a social recluse?

WHY BLOGGING IS A BIG DEAL & LINKS LOVE

 

Doesn't it seem blogging has had a bit of bad rep lately? From Twitter dramz, online witch hunts and 'exposing' bloggers. What's happening to the blog community? All this negativity aside, blogging has personally brought me joy over the last 3 and a half years and still very relevant. I'm inspired to push myself creatively and look for new ways to share valuable content. I enjoy sharing posts on travel, style and life inspo, as well as sharing tips on freelancing and running your own business. So is blogging still a big deal? Are people still reading blogs? A big fat yes, there's room for everyone and if you love it,  then keep on doing your thing! I just wanted to share some thoughts on why I owe so much to blogging, I hope it's a nice reminder for you too :)

BEING COMFORTABLE IN YOUR OWN SKIN

Hello sunshine, it's good to see you again. I'm determined to try and make the most of Summer in London, because let's be honest it won't be around for long! This time of year makes me think I should be working out for that Summer bod but I rather just have another ice cream and bottle of cider, haha. You know I love a good inspiration post and I think this is a good time to chat about how to be comfortable in our skin.

WHEN YOU FEEL LOST WITH YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

Before I jump into this post I want to mention this cute pink lace camisole from Boohoo, which was  a total bargain at £8! I've been after a camisole to pair with boyfriend jeans and this is the perfect addition to a Spring wardrobe. Anyway pink cami aside, I wanted to chat to you guys about online presence. If you're a blogger like me, a big part of our lives is being online. I sometimes feel lost with finding my place in this overwhelming industry.  

WAYS TO EMBRACE YOUR CREATIVITY & STAY INSPIRED

How bloomin lovely has the weather been in London, it finally feels warm as in no need to leave the house bundled up like the Michelin man. Can we say goodbye to Winter now? My creative juices had been collecting dust last month but I'm starting to feel inspired again. Nothing like lighter days and warmer temperatures to lift our moods right? So a new season means fresh and exciting ideas. If you've been feeling a bit uninspired lately, I wanted to share a few thoughts on finding that creative spark again - lets go!

 

NEVER GIVING UP ON YOURSELF & WHY I QUIT MY JOB

Hope you guys had a lovely weekend, I've just come back from a chilled and sunny mini break in Porto, more on that later :) I've been in two minds whether to write or publish this post and it's been sitting in my drafts for a few days. Even though I've shared many parts of my life with you guys I feel nervous sharing this post as it still feels raw. So where do I start? The last few weeks have been really hard mentally and emotionally and it feels surreal to say this but last week I quit my job.   

THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU'RE STUCK IN A LIFE RUT

Do you ever feel like your kind of stuck in a rut? A life one? I've been feeling this way recently, my daily routine has been feeling a little too samey and predictable. I cook the same meals, watch the same shows and wear the same clothes...does this make me boring? I hope not! I'm definitely a creature of habit and I love my home comforts but I feel like it's good to shake things up to feel more inspired and motivated. There's nothing wrong with having a routine but if like me you're someone who thrives on creativity, then here are some thoughts to break out of that rut!

SILENCING YOUR INNER CRITIC & SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS

Ever have that voice at the back of your head saying you can't do something or you're going to fail? If you're like me, then yes it most definitely sounds familiar and it's not easy to silence your inner critic. Who wants those annoying voices at the back of our head telling us we can't do something? I know I don't! It's natural to think something will go wrong but you know what, we shouldn't strive to be perfect just think of the amazing things that could happen if we succeed :) Here are some thoughts on silencing our inner critic and setting ourselves up for success!

WHY LIVING AN ORDINARY LIFE DOESN’T MAKE YOU BORING

Do you ever get the feeling that some other people's lives are so much more fun, cooler, exciting? We only have to scroll through our social media news feed to be inundated with snaps of exotic travel destinations, fancy new restaurants and glam events. It can be a never ending stream of everyone's 'highlight reel'. I know everyone only shows the best bits but it's still a version of their life, no matter how edited right ;) It can be easy to get obsessed with feeling like we should be in the limelight and always showcasing the best of the best of our lives but whats wrong with the normal and mundane? Living an ordinary life doesn't make you boring, far from it. Here are my thoughts on living an amazing life regardless!

HOW TO STAND OUT ONLINE, FOR CREATIVES & BLOGGERS

Do you want to up your creative game? I've been so impressed with so many blog content lately, super slick YouTube videos and DIY projects that are insanely Pinterest worthy. I'm sure like me, you guys like to push yourself creatively and who doesn't want to stand out in a crowded creative market? Don't worry there's room for us all :) Being creators, I'm sure we have lots of ideas and visions but if you want to step it up a notch and be like 'hey check out my skillz' then hopefully these pointers will help you focus on your creative endeavours and stand out as a creative and blogger. Let's go!

WHY BUILDING A BUSINESS TAKES HUSTLE & HEART

You guys know I'm all about following your dreams, finding your passion and doing what you love. As much as I'm a dreamer, I'm also a doer and a realist. It's been 4 months since I launched my videography business and boy it's been an eye opener and a ton of hard work. I wanted to share with you potential girlbosses out there, why building a business takes hustle and heart.

THOUGHTS ON #FRIENDSHIPGOALS

I'm all about goals, hell that's what my Pinterest boards are all about! Desk goals, travel goals, work goals but another important goal for me is the relationships I have around me. Whether you're a fan of Taylor Swift squad goals or like to fly solo, everyone experiences different levels of friendship. I've broken up with friends, made unexpected friends and met friends online - thing I love about blogging :) I was that girl with the Best Friend half heart necklace and now my childhood friend and I don't talk but that's life. Being friends with someone is not just a title, here are my thoughts on realistic #friendshipGoals.

TAKING CHANCES & MY BUCKET LIST

How you guys doing? Hope you're all having a wonderful week so far. Last week one of my colleague's dad passed away and I couldn't help but feel overcome with sadness. Of course life goes on and it got me thinking how I want to take more chances in life. It's so cliche but I want to have as few regrets in life. I hate that feeling of not even trying!

HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR GOALS, WHEN YOU FEEL UNMOTIVATED

The new year seems so long ago right, all those good intentions at the start of the year seem like a distant memory. Well for me anyway, haha. I don't know if it's the Winter months but I've definitely been feeling uninspired and unmotivated. I'm lacking that optimism of the new year to achieve my goals, I'm hoping I'll snap out of this slump soon! Are you guys on track with your goals? If like me you need a bit of a push, I hope this post will help us both get into gear!

DREAMS DON'T WORK UNLESS YOU DO

You guys know I'm all about living a positive life and following your dreams. The first real step in making this happening is to just start. Start realising, doing and actioning your dream. Yes it can be scary but if you're anything like me, you won't rest until you're doing what you love! 

LEARNING TO LOVE YOUR OWN COMPANY

I was reading a wonderful post from Joana about her recent solo trip to London and I was inspired by her independence to follow her dream. We can't wait for other people or let fear hold us back from  doing the things we want to do, even if it means going it alone.

HOW TO MAKE 2016 YOUR BEST YEAR YET

One thing I learnt the most from last year was to face my fears and not let it hold me back from doing what I really love. For a long time, I was scared of pursing the things I was truly passionate about. So with the new year here, here are some ways to start making 2016 your best year yet!

WHY IT'S GOOD TO STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Do you ever get scared of doing something different or throwing yourself into something totally unknown? I know I do, I get nervous in new situations and different environments but they can turn out to be surprisingly rewarding and I feel so much better for stepping out of my comfort zone. Not knowing what's around the corner can be exciting and at the same time makes us face our fears. I wanted to share some thoughts on why life really does start at the end of your comfort zone, let's go!

WAYS TO RELAX WHEN YOU'RE ALWAYS ON THE GO

For someone who likes lazing around chilling, I find it so hard to actually just relax. My evenings usually consist of having Netflix on, scrolling through YouTube on the iPad, whilst also Instagramming. Sound familiar to anyone?! It kind of defeats the purpose of actually chilling out when I can't concentrate on one thing! I'm sure most of us feel exhausted after a long day at work, probably hunched in front of a computer, constantly checking our phone and emails. I know I need to find ways to actually switch off. So if you're always on the go, hopefully these pointers will help you feel a bit more relaxed.