28/02/2014
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Confidence
But perhaps there are some situations in which you find it difficult to tune into your indisputable awesomeness. Even if you have a deep sense of self-assurance, maybe there are times when you can’t quite seem to turn it on.
Confidence is tricky that way. It’s this slippery thing that we don’t always seem to have a proper grasp on. Sometimes we’ve got it, and sometimes we don’t. For example, maybe you are the type of person that feels comfortable while talking with a small group of friends, but you feel like a nervous wreck at a large party filled with people you don’t know. Perhaps you are confident of your knowledge in a particular subject, but you feel utterly incapacitated when you have to share your ideas with an audience.
We all have specific areas of our lives that seem to rattle our sense of self. While it often seems like the world is divided into two groups – those with confidence and those without – the fact is that there are individuals who are simply more practiced at the art of projecting confidence. It’s a skill, one that you can develop. And the great thing about practicing this particular skill is that it actually leads to a deeper sense of belief in yourself. Think of your confidence as a muscle you can strengthen, and one that deserves to be strengthened because, again, you’re awesome. Click through to read five ways to get started.
Work your strengths
A surefire way to lose your confidence is by attempting to be someone that you are not. Perhaps you admire someone else’s demeanor – the way they carry themselves or the manner in which they communicate – so you decide to try it out for yourself. The problem with this is that it can often feel a lot like lying. Instead of borrowing someone else’s personality, focus on what’s great about yours. To use myself as an example: I am a good storyteller, but I’m not so much of a facts-and-figures kind of girl. When I’m trying to communicate my thoughts in a confident way, I often tell a story. If I were to pull out charts and scientific data, I would just feel like a fish out of water.
Be mindful of your body language and posture
This is the big one, right? We all have certain “tells” that indicate that we are nervous. Perhaps your hands get a bit too expressive, your eyes dart around the room, or you cross your arms. These habits are unconscious, and we do them as a means of soothing our own discomfort. While it can be helpful to tune into what our specific tendencies are, it’s likely that this awareness might cause even more anxiety. Instead, if you find yourself feeling tense, focus on just two things: your posture and your breathing. By simply putting your shoulders back and breathing deeply, you immediately assume a more confident stance. In doing this, you will start to relax, and you may find that you have less of a need for those self-soothing physical habits.
Ask questions
This one is especially great for those networking moments in life. Instead of stressing over how to explain what you are all about to someone new, simply turn the tables by asking questions. People love talking about themselves. It’s true. And when someone gets the sense that you are genuinely interested in their life, it endears you to them. Plus, it takes the pressure off of you. Suddenly, you’re the interviewer and they are the subject. But don’t think of people as subjects. That’s just mean.
Be prepared
Much of our anxiety is a result of a lack of preparation. This is especially true in matters of public speaking. If you haven’t taken the necessary steps to ready yourself, even if you are knowledgeable, it’s likely that nervousness will creep up. Physiologically, when you are unprepared, your sympathetic nervous system takes over. And in case you’re not caught up on your psych terms, your sympathetic nervous system is your fight-or-flight response. It’s that rush of adrenaline that happens in situations that feel life threatening. We can all agree that this is a terrible condition under which to give a speech or talk about something you care about, so that being said, do your homework! Know your stuff. Practice. Over-practice. Do whatever you can to avoid that feeling of impending doom.
Assume the best
The worst thing you can do is go into a situation expecting failure. Our expectations are powerful, so much so that they can actually have an affect on the outcome of a given situation. If you expect that you will be nervous or uncomfortable, it’s possible that you are just setting yourself up to be exactly that. Instead, assume the best. Assume things will go great. Assume that you will say all the right things and that the people you are around think you are awesome. And honestly, they probably do. Because you are. Have I told you that?
What do you do to feel more confident?
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Mac lipstick Crème Cup Review
I really do feel this shade is a must for Spring/Summer and will suit most skin tones as it's not too light so won't wash out even the most pale of skin tones. I really can't express enough how much I love this shade and I am so glad I picked it up, I definitely can see what the fuss all about!
De-clutter your life and mind.
Stay offline for one day// For me this is almost impossible...mainly because with blogging being online and social is so important...but I have been trying to stay offline for longer periods throughout the day. /
Meditate for fifteen minutes// This is still very new to me, I usually try to meditate at night to help me go to sleep, I have a massive problem with being able to shut my brain off at night, so meditating has helped me just relax and turn down my thoughts.
No-complaint day// I have been really trying hard to not complain about my life or situations in it, I'll start off about things at work or random situations in the day that bothered me, then I remember that its really not worth my energy to worry about these things and I just try to think before I complain and work out if its something that's actually going to help if I speak up or if I'm just being a big baby and need to suck it up.
Identify your 3 to 6 main priorities// It's great having a list of things you want to accomplish or a social calender that's booked up, but spreading your self to thin will eventually wear you down, pick 3 to 6 things that you really want to focus your time and energy on, it wont bring as much stress into your life and these picked items will get more of your full attention.
No email or social media until lunch// Again this is a really tough one and it shouldn't be, I should be able to have a morning without being glued to my phone or computer but again it sucks me in. This is something that I'd like to work on...maybe not till noon, but I would like to at least, wake up, have my breakfast and a cup or tea without first going through my emails and social media. Give my brain time to wake up without all that stimulation.
Define your goals for this year// I personally feel its so important to make goals for yourself, they may not have to be set in stone and they can keep changing every day if you wish, but I think we should always be growing and learning and finding things to accomplish or experience and making goals is a great way to keep yourself on track.
Clean out your closet// If you haven't worn it in 6 months to a year, its likely that your not ever going to pick it up to wear again so why leave it hanging in your closet taking up space. What I would like to start doing this year is clothe shopping smarter, don't just pick up a piece of clothing because it's cute, I want to think on whether it will go with the rest of my wardrobe, I wan't to have less clothes but ones that all work together to be able to build many outfits.
Take a step towards learning a new skill// Always keep learning, the second you stop learning is the second you stop growing. I am currently learning how to create more natural products to use.
Unfollow and unfriend// Don't feel guilty for unfriending someone that is toxic in your life or one that isn't bringing happiness to your life. Whats the point of keeping a friend when they bring you stress...trust me, it's not worth it!
Go bare-faced// Not only is this wonderful for your skin, it will make you appreciate and love yourself as you are.
Practice gratitude// Be grateful for the wonderful things in your life, when your having a bad day and feeling down, just really try to think about the amazing things in your life and know that it's really not that bad, no matter how big or small, do you have a roof over your head? Do you have people in your life that love you? Do you have more than £5 in your pocket? then you are doing better that a huge chunk of people in this world, stop worrying about the things that you cant change and learn to appreciate how many wonderful and amazing things you have going on in your life and be thankful for it every day!
Leave a whole day unplanned// Be spontaneous, or spend the whole day in your pajamas watching movies, take one day and don't plan anything, just let the day unfold.
Do you really need to buy that// Think about what your buying and if you really need that in your life, think back on the last 5 purchases you made, will they bring consistent happiness to your life, can you survive without it? When I'm out shopping, which is rare but does happen, when I'm about to buy something I really contemplate on whether it's worth my money, there are so many things I want to do that involve travelling, spending my money on random items just makes me realize that I could have kept that money in my bank account instead.
Perfect- What Is It?
04/02/2014
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Urban Decay Naked Foundation.
Here's what it looks like, as you can see it's quite sheer so a little goes a long way!
iPhone 5S
However now I have this little beauty I can do my blogging when I'm out an about or when I'm sat downstairs and my iPad is in my room charging. Plus what is also good about this is it has fingerprint recognition, so if you need to unlock your phone in private and you're worried that someone might see it and then steal your phone, you can just place either your thumb or finger on the home button to unlock it. Setting it up is easy as well, also your headphones they don't come in a little plastic carrier anymore they come in a sweet little case that you can take with you so you don't tangle them up when you put them in your bag or pocket...or is that just me who does that?!
So to all those who are trying to decide whether or not to buy this or the Samsung 4S I would say go for this one hands down. I do love apple products so I may be a bit bias, but you do get your moneys worth with this, plus you can get a screen protector that only allows you to see what is on the screen so if anyone is sat next to you, they won't be able to see who you are texting or what you write on your blog.
Has anyone else got the new iPhone 5S? What are your views on it? Have you change to an iPhone from another android phone?