Skip to main content

DISNEY, DUBLIN AND FESTIVAL FUN

As the days get colder and the rain more frequent, I've found myself looking back through photos from the summer. I was lucky to have a very busy few months after finishing my first year of university and had the best time so I thought I'd do a recap of everything I got up to. Festivals I'd never been to a festival before and this year I went to 3! The first was The Isle of Wight Festival which was just amazing and I definitely think it's a festival for everyone to enjoy. We were able to see some amazing artists including Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, The Kooks, Rudimental, Madness, Shaggy and so many more. I did end up burning myself really badly on the first day, despite frequently applying suncream but that was a small price to pay and I've already planned to go again in 2023!  I also went to Boomtown which is a different kind of experience music wise but was so good to spend time with my boyfriend - Ryan and our friends. Also, the sets were incredible, and the eff

A-Z ALPHABETICAL ADVICE TAG


I was recently tagged in the A-Z Alphabetical Advice Tag by Erin who blogs over at The Life of Erin, definitely go check her out and you can read her post here! Since I'm no pro at giving advice, I thought I'd tailor it more towards self-care tips and advice, it was pretty difficult to think of something starting with each letter (mainly X) but I've given it a go!


A
Acknowledge that you need to take some time to focus on yourself and to make self-care a priority.
B
Balance is key. You can't give up all responsibilities but it's important that you give yourself time to enjoy yourself, to spend time with people and relax, as well as the normal routine things.
C
Create. Whether it's art, a new post, some food or just simply creating an environment you can relax in.
D
Don't put pressure on yourself to always be on top form, everyone has days that aren't as productive.
E
Eat whatever makes you feel good. If you want to binge out on your favourite comfort foods or a takeaway then do that. If you feel sluggish then take time to make a healthy and nutritious meal.
F
Freshening up can give you a boost and make you feel much better. So have a shower/bath, choose an outfit that's comfy and makes you feel good. Why not spray your favourite fragrance too, even if you are still going to be chilling in bed. 
G
Go out and do something you enjoy. See a movie, take a walk, meet friends or family - whatever you fancy doing.
H
Hydrate yourself, drinking water is a must and has huge benefits to your overall mood and health.
I
Indulge. Eat that chocolate, buy that thing you've been wanting, make the best cup of tea, anything that helps to cheer you up.
J
Joking around and having a laugh is an easy way to feel more positive, and if you aren't up to cracking jokes then put on your favourite comedy show or film. 
K
Knowing yourself and the little things that brighten your day are the easiest ways to improve your self-care.
L
Listen to music, a podcast, your favourite feel-good film, whatever helps you to forget about any negativity for a bit. Don't forget to listen to yourself and your needs too.
M
Manage your time better by giving yourself time to rest and relax, as well as being productive. This can help you to feel much less overwhelmed.
N 
Nostalgia can be a good way to cheer yourself up, go through old photos and videos, watch films you loved growing up, or just reminisce on memories that make you smile.
O
Organise in ways that suit you. Don't feel like you have to use the same methods as everyone else but find ways to help reduce stress.
P
Pamper yourself. Run a bath with your favourite products, light some candles and do a face mask. Why not have a massage or get your nails done, just little things that make you feel good. 
Q
Quality time with yourself is just as important as spending time with friends and family. Allow yourself to do both and look forward to it.
R
Read books, articles, blog posts or anything that brings you enjoyment. It allows you to escape and forget about things for a bit and can help you to feel much more relaxed.
S
Set yourself up for a good day. Be positive, plan your outfit, know the things you want to achieve. Even if you're going to stay in bed all day, have things to do that you enjoy and will help you have a better day.
T
Talk to people when you need to, whether it’s about your feelings or something completely random. Communicate and try to not isolate yourself, even if it’s just through social media if you’d prefer to be by yourself.
 U 
Utilise everyday things that can help cheer you up. Think about your favourite smells, foods and just little things that instantly boost your mood.
V
Visually pleasing things are another easy way to feel more content. Redecorate your room, take a walk through nature, visit a gallery, bake your favourite cake and decorate it, anything you can look at that makes you feel happier.
W
Write. Whether it’s journaling, blog posts, to-do lists, poems, stories or even a simple text to someone. Writing is a great way to release any thoughts, emotions or can just help you to distract yourself.
X
X things out of your day that are bringing you negativity or creating stress. Even if it’s something you have to do, take a little time away and come back to it when you’re in a better head space.
Y
Yes, yes yes. Put yourself out there and experience things, learn something new, join a group, go out with friends or family, travel to places you’ve never been. Just try to plan things you can look forward to and saying yes to more things is the best way to do that.
Z
Zone out for a bit by doing things that allow you to focus on things that require you to properly engage your brain. Start reading, watching things, learning something new or if that fails, just take a nap for a bit.

Hopefully, you were able to take some sort of inspiration for better self-care from this, or enjoyed reading it at least! It was a really interesting tag to do so I'd love to know if you plan on doing it too!

...

Here are the people I tag!

Beth from The B Word
Hilary from Honestly Forked
Aimsy from Aimsy's Antics



Comments

  1. Aw, this is such a cute tag! I've never seen it before but I love it! Will definitely be using some of this advice :)
    - www.theordinaryblogger.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes I hadn’t either! Oh that’s good to hear, thanks for reading x

      Delete
  2. Hey this is pretty good advice. I've definitely bookmarked it.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thanks for tagging me! Loved your answers, it must have taken you ages to come up with them all (I know it will for me).
    What a great tag! Haven't heard of this one before.
    Aimsy xoxo

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes it did haha! Look forward to reading your answers xx

      Delete
  4. This is such a good post idea!! I love how this is structured. It makes it so easy to read. So much good advice here too x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yeah I enjoyed writing it actually and thank you, that’s so nice!!x

      Delete
  5. What a great tag! I love your advice for R, S and Y especially!

    Rhianna x
    www.tsundokugirl.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. This post is so adorable!

    Michelle| www.brokebutflawless.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I definitely enjoyed writing it! Thanks for reading x

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BLOGMAS: CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Christmas is approaching so today I thought I'd share my gift guide to hopefully give you inspiration for the people you are buying for this year. I am going to do a combination of gifts for her, gifts for him and then gifts for anyone!  Knitted Jumper - Perfect for this time of the year and something most people would appreciate. Head over to Asos for a huge selection!  Jacket - Another one that is useful for the colder weather, personally I'd like a denim jacket this Christmas but you could also go for a leather, smarter or bomber jacket. Have a look on Topshop for some inspiration!        Image via: Topshop  Shirt - This is definitely something I know my Dad would appreciate and would be a great present if you tend to dress smarter on Christmas day! There are some great choices at John Lewis and Marks and Spencer.  Slippers - Another ideal gift for this time of the year and so cosy,  Next  have some great ones!  Converse - Another one that is on my l

1 YEAR OF BLOGGING!

I did it, a whole year of blogging! I'm so glad that I stuck at it because I enjoy it so much and can't believe how much progress I've made with it all. Not only that, but I've connected to so many people all around the world which is just amazing, I can't wait to see what the next year working on my blog brings! Anyway, here is a sum up of my blogging journey so far. What I've achieved - Just over 50 posts which is equal to roughly 1 per week, and I'm definitely pleased with that! I started off slow and could have probably done a lot more but at least I've got something to work towards! - Hit 1.5k+ followers on my blog Twitter account and also had 30.5k impressions in my best month - Reached 200+ followers on my blog Instagram account after starting to properly use it in May - Had 2562 viewers on Pinterest in one day and an average of around 1000 - Over 9000 pageviews, the fact that I'm on the way to 10,000 blows my mind! -

MID-YEAR GOALS

Since we're halfway through the year I thought I'd do some reflecting and wanted to refocus on some goals to work towards for the rest of 2018. I like having something to work towards whether it's more short-term or something that I'd like to improve over time. I've tried to include a range of things so I can target different aspects of my life! Blogging Goals Hit 2000 followers on Twitter - I just hit 1.5k so 2000 is my next goal! I'm really pleased with how my Twitter following is growing as it's my favourite social media and way to connect! Hit 500 followers on Instagram - My blog account is pretty new & I'm still learning to use it for blogging but I hope to reach at least 500 followers. Work with more companies - It's so rewarding when brands contact and want to work with you so I'd love to work with more companies, I've not had much experience of it but have done a couple of reviews! Schedule more posts - It&