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How To Find Happiness When You're Feeling Down

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqA4LZnJGdVY4rFrVJ4cmtO8BuW6MF9QiqUc6qg5wxnbjXbCT6-ziwnnG6v3iLt7yqAbx4jXRw918iaHbekUOrOdm78M4RkD-esvzO5bQonWN-SxolUp6t6ClI6KITFUg74WAkovrZSzUa/s1600/how+to+cope+with+depression+and+feel+happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRltOJlgccyxYUoL01bbRRH5cFoyF87Kz0yn_tI1ODMNpTqZmyGuu7PGMSA_e8f8AQ54MGt4q8cBLFz_EvrwaUCKSOwEBGiK-j9EfYP4xhwj94iWAJBaxQpuuYK2W6O2Jv7SGomOwjkHs/s1600/how+to+cope+with+depression+and+feel+happy-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRltOJlgccyxYUoL01bbRRH5cFoyF87Kz0yn_tI1ODMNpTqZmyGuu7PGMSA_e8f8AQ54MGt4q8cBLFz_EvrwaUCKSOwEBGiK-j9EfYP4xhwj94iWAJBaxQpuuYK2W6O2Jv7SGomOwjkHs/s1600/how+to+cope+with+depression+and+feel+happy-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Happiness can sometimes seem like a foreign concept, a distant memory that you once had the pleasure of experiencing. Sometimes the absence of happiness can make you question life and its concepts, but I firmly believe the point of us all being here is to find happiness. I've had my fair share of  moments when life has thrown me curve balls and I end up asking myself 'What's the point in all this?' but these are the things I do to show life I know how to hit back.</span></span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div>   <br /> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><b>Tip 1: Wake up early every day.</b> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">Set your alarm 1 hour earlier, then an hour earlier the next day, then an hour earlier the next until you wake up at 7 or 8am everyday. This might seem like the simplest thing for some, but trust me this can be incredibly difficult when you struggle to find a reason to get up. Laying in bed can seem like an easy escape, avoiding the day and letting it roll by to the next, but getting up early will give you more time to accomplish tasks, clear your head and get more out of the day. Take it a day at a time, don't promise yourself to wake up at 7am tomorrow if you usually get up at 12pm, baby steps and you'll get there.</span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><br /><b>Tip 2: Block out all negativity from your life.</b></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span><br /></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">That includes anyone who doesn't make you the best version of yourself. Don't be afraid to distance yourself from someone who doesn't add any positive value to your life, even if it means not having them in your life anymore. If that person doesn't bring out the best in you and doesn't value the great things about you, it's sometimes necessary to cut ties with them. Never feel like you have to put up with someone who makes you unhappy. You are completely in charge of your life and who's in it, and as Robin Williams once said, </span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">'I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.'</span></div>   <br /> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><b>Tip 3: Make a plan</b>.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">That dream you have? Go after it. That idea you can't stop thinking about? Make it happen. Having something to put all your passion and energy into is a huge turning point in finding happiness. Set yourself mini goals in achieving your dream, research the steps needed to succeed in the first part of your plan. Ever hear of people having a 5 year plan? Start yours now. Right now, jot down your ideas and go. In 2 years time you'll thank yourself for starting today. You'll find yourself wanting to get up everyday, wanting to succeed and build on your idea. You can be anything you want in this world if you want it enough.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><b>Tip 4: Live life one day at a time.</b></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><b><br /></b>Don't get too stressed thinking about the future. Society can make it seem like you have to have everything figured out by a certain age but in reality, most of us don't know exactly what we're doing. If you're unsure about your future, don't rush into making decisions and don't feel bad about taking more time than others to decide. Life is a huge lesson and don't be afraid to not follow the crowd. If the School->Uni->Job route isn't for you, don't feel like you have to fit in with the rest. You'll figure it out, it just takes time and learning.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><br /><b>Tip 5: Go outside and explore.</b></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">Even if it's just 10 minutes around the block in the evening, getting out of the house can have a huge benefit on your happiness. Again, this might seem like an incredibly straight forward thing but for some, even the concept of going outside can seem unachievable at times. Go down to the river and walk along the bank or to your nearest forest park, just getting fresh air and taking in the scenery can be enough to clear your head. Staying in touch with reality helps to keep a happy mind.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;"><br /><b>Tip 6: Do what makes YOU happy.</b></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div> <div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">Not your parents, not your friends, not society, YOU. Do anything and everything that makes you happy, and once you find that thing that makes you happy, don't ever stop. Don't let anybody try and change or mould you or your opinions. Don't be afraid to remind people that not everyone has to think the way they do and just because they don't like what you like, doesn't mean it's wrong. </span></div> <br />

How To Find Happiness When You're Feeling Down

Happiness can sometimes seem like a foreign concept, a distant memory that you once had the pleasure of experiencing. Sometimes the absence of happiness can make you question life and its concep…

22 Jul 2018

Galgorm Resort And Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLstwFcDHZY2VyWKKuxt3PPKsW8kZEWgbZQ41nhut0hcn-NLRfvBDVpgf5ACBE5HjFFzFFADG4Xmz9T0GIGDbVCQB_36DkZlpMdz0V0Z7XbH2-dvJzm7svSqOzanRlA3M-sZxzUxwkCdY/s1600/galgorm-spa-hydrotherapy-pool-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLstwFcDHZY2VyWKKuxt3PPKsW8kZEWgbZQ41nhut0hcn-NLRfvBDVpgf5ACBE5HjFFzFFADG4Xmz9T0GIGDbVCQB_36DkZlpMdz0V0Z7XbH2-dvJzm7svSqOzanRlA3M-sZxzUxwkCdY/s1600/galgorm-spa-hydrotherapy-pool-3.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I recently decided to book a spa trip as I was feeling the post-January blues so I did a little searching and booked into the <a href="http://www.galgorm.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Galgorm Resort and Spa</span></a> in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. I'd visited the hotel for a wedding a few years ago but hadn't stayed in it, and after seeing their amazing spa facilities, I had to experience it for myself!</span></span><br /> <a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvB4YHf0kfHpMfSCu4-7BIHgdq7xqQy71rDDob2Jd4QMa-KbI2PVitvsCl3dWptd6XQu7_GvmpmOvajISQO18XMHyJ4_e8QV4UUG6D6wMNuccggnVVZ_4XvTdlGqtyjh3iVpNsQ5J4_0/s1600/galgorm-review.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZuMcBnDXcR5AGgg-N9NvTIxUNEZqwWEE7qRiVTG5dXT068YOGhUD230C5lIs_I91l5sz1ompejmCnjvNQkv12JC3AogHMc6WIumC8oz3olkQ-J7B7_M9WvoNnKtUxjNG8-mrPxYbaqs/s1600/galgorm-hotel-review-bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZuMcBnDXcR5AGgg-N9NvTIxUNEZqwWEE7qRiVTG5dXT068YOGhUD230C5lIs_I91l5sz1ompejmCnjvNQkv12JC3AogHMc6WIumC8oz3olkQ-J7B7_M9WvoNnKtUxjNG8-mrPxYbaqs/s1600/galgorm-hotel-review-bathroom.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeE6DI_q-GLN66qWqNQUn6X3EF1V5ANDEFedRk7rSA0_GVZIGS_JjCDPFCRBR8imq8L2Hu9PhM5mQZe7Y9C0lyHv6ug2Gt5pO6BzKK-IhsYMWr1V0bhEloLiRz_ZZur0gK6CLJysc0Iwk/s1600/galgorm-hotel-bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeE6DI_q-GLN66qWqNQUn6X3EF1V5ANDEFedRk7rSA0_GVZIGS_JjCDPFCRBR8imq8L2Hu9PhM5mQZe7Y9C0lyHv6ug2Gt5pO6BzKK-IhsYMWr1V0bhEloLiRz_ZZur0gK6CLJysc0Iwk/s1600/galgorm-hotel-bathroom.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>The Room:</u></span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We booked the Deluxe Room for two nights and immediately upon arrival the concierge took our luggage and we were personally escorted to a separate check in desk for guests staying in deluxe rooms or suites, which made us feel very VIP-esque! We were then shown to our room which was lovely and spacious with a king sized bed, lounge area, and ensuite. There was also a complimentary mini kafe which was a nice touch, and the bathroom was very modern with a walk in shower and bath. I loved the decor of the room and bathroom and it felt very homely. Our room looked out onto the Thermal Village which I will get to now.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpIxhGrXPdHJSP6IPqrSnjdp0nkdJ5by68IpBiikh4Spqy32qWZ2kXwwaOiQ5G_f7ktwWfJzRBNrAcqJMcuUadWSfDDTMqRViG7IkN8ZIoNyWCRASFfrtFD_ztyk3Rp0Qjw4mFIWn1IQ/s1600/galgorm-outdoor-pool-spa-2.JPG" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></span></div> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span> </span> </span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></div> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span> </span> </span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSbjpL4w4so5wLuqs00TTvvshjcmwYgtC0UXhfXff7j1eUhtFfP-0aTdhFG57tyGWMofEU2JxBK3CiyC6S4a3Z5DybVoqlJosmFbbnlbT3fRfaGfKxHV1b-bvwMMJXnHk-CvvKaw10CQ/s1600/galgorm-spa-review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSbjpL4w4so5wLuqs00TTvvshjcmwYgtC0UXhfXff7j1eUhtFfP-0aTdhFG57tyGWMofEU2JxBK3CiyC6S4a3Z5DybVoqlJosmFbbnlbT3fRfaGfKxHV1b-bvwMMJXnHk-CvvKaw10CQ/s1600/galgorm-spa-review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaYQXhJgugsDjAMFflEX1k-Zawa5354Yfa1avrLfxu0uMRzvZbThrtttRpS2y51Oh9zIG7gAdKuvrRJ-uayn0vTAVVuZ9Ziv3hXp43BwgbM9g23U1s_42Xn-4KteyJDaYeW5jvl35NRo/s1600/galgorm-fratellis-hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>The Spa and Thermal Village:</u></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u> </u></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The best part of the trip by far, and where I spent the majority of my time, was the Thermal Village. This really is a mini village that consists of outdoor pool beds, jacuzzis, hot tubs, several steam rooms and saunas, and even an ice cabin filled with snow, which will make you forget you're even in Northern Ireland. We received robes and slippers in our lockers and made our way to the outdoor pool beds. It gets a little chilly having to run from one jacuzzi to the other outside, but it's a kasus I don't mind having! </span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The main indoor pool was closed for refurbishment when we were visiting which was quite disappointing, but the hydrotherapy pool made up for it as it is very big compared to others I've been in and very relaxing. I then took a break on one of the heated loungers inside to read my book before going to the Orangery for some lunch, which is a room with swing seats and loungers to chill out in. The nicest time to experience the spa is at night after it gets dark, as you're able to sit under the stars, relaxing in the hot tub.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I also had two spa treatments, the Mineral Mud Serail and a Revitalising Facial, which both left me feeling so relaxed. My skin never felt better and after both treatments you're taken to a private chill out room with beds to relax with some sorbet and fruit - heaven!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77q0-rTSiroPa8CjDTP4LGqqb7DgQla6madH3cWbmnr08UyLcpOhyphenhyphen3SOukFD8yBNq8-_EsLewqZSdz_Iey7w6M2bW5jrvd-nDA0dvmMEy-s00Cjc6tZUjc13GLA3_Tvmg2ZqfFoyyyjs/s1600/galgorm-hotel-review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77q0-rTSiroPa8CjDTP4LGqqb7DgQla6madH3cWbmnr08UyLcpOhyphenhyphen3SOukFD8yBNq8-_EsLewqZSdz_Iey7w6M2bW5jrvd-nDA0dvmMEy-s00Cjc6tZUjc13GLA3_Tvmg2ZqfFoyyyjs/s1600/galgorm-hotel-review.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20Av-BIOUGupSMwzT80nC0T47Sm8KlHlrhp2UvRS_CJ97Trj8XcaWBQSGaWS0hFMxmMI-bLcokjVDvmq6u4WsMKToVYq_33s8bfwmN9jdp3rz2HJI4kvWhRZ2V8LDSXn4gN_hMjgqKlI/s1600/galgorm-spa-hotel-waterfall-review-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20Av-BIOUGupSMwzT80nC0T47Sm8KlHlrhp2UvRS_CJ97Trj8XcaWBQSGaWS0hFMxmMI-bLcokjVDvmq6u4WsMKToVYq_33s8bfwmN9jdp3rz2HJI4kvWhRZ2V8LDSXn4gN_hMjgqKlI/s1600/galgorm-spa-hotel-waterfall-review-2.JPG" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPsKnIyjs6pvKHEYLBL72YyKn8GjT1HxCu8PDcP-8TPlCJW5BqHo5LGBtQLifQ438EKHNUjoI-YEDMZzSKmhK6oQp4gQAOzUAAwPiA5rOfF3WbcMDBknzUD3ubVpTG6aVcuOBNzAFSZY/s1600/galgorm-resort-hotel-review-grounds-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPsKnIyjs6pvKHEYLBL72YyKn8GjT1HxCu8PDcP-8TPlCJW5BqHo5LGBtQLifQ438EKHNUjoI-YEDMZzSKmhK6oQp4gQAOzUAAwPiA5rOfF3WbcMDBknzUD3ubVpTG6aVcuOBNzAFSZY/s1600/galgorm-resort-hotel-review-grounds-2.JPG" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPsKnIyjs6pvKHEYLBL72YyKn8GjT1HxCu8PDcP-8TPlCJW5BqHo5LGBtQLifQ438EKHNUjoI-YEDMZzSKmhK6oQp4gQAOzUAAwPiA5rOfF3WbcMDBknzUD3ubVpTG6aVcuOBNzAFSZY/s1600/galgorm-resort-hotel-review-grounds-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>The Grounds:</u></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><br /> </u></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On our second morning, we took a stroll around the lovely grounds as David the doorman had told us there were some great walks near the hotel. It was quite misty in the morning however that didn't take away from the amazing scenery and the lovely waterfall at the front of the hotel. I</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t's no surprise a lot of people choose to have their wedding receptions here.</span></span></div> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieI8_D12MEb3YOovxRofMzzLykLXcNSyH9nmVK6AtYp0tv4eRCMaV01fueOQc5QlgX_W69_N9V2R16Ea6tXsBNNvC7vsac4J9IUoN78tH8EuKDhiFD3ZHPu0rEHYU2M7rkdDkiEXUycfs/s1600/galgorm-fratellis-hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieI8_D12MEb3YOovxRofMzzLykLXcNSyH9nmVK6AtYp0tv4eRCMaV01fueOQc5QlgX_W69_N9V2R16Ea6tXsBNNvC7vsac4J9IUoN78tH8EuKDhiFD3ZHPu0rEHYU2M7rkdDkiEXUycfs/s1600/galgorm-fratellis-hotel.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvogjyM1ni63Ex8pD3MRcEXD4gk-8s9fCxA_rSDwp2aUyAAi9i-TVdUhMCpdoYQd3YVnFchdRBW-uNwcMmBGqV5C8GPKUhmoi2RBaUVVG-Sf724spfFhXDrrL2sKtYvxn2A3E_x8de_D8/s1600/gillies-restaurant-galgorm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvogjyM1ni63Ex8pD3MRcEXD4gk-8s9fCxA_rSDwp2aUyAAi9i-TVdUhMCpdoYQd3YVnFchdRBW-uNwcMmBGqV5C8GPKUhmoi2RBaUVVG-Sf724spfFhXDrrL2sKtYvxn2A3E_x8de_D8/s1600/gillies-restaurant-galgorm.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Galgorm resort and spa review hydrotherapy pool Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ss-MpGi_SSTpQFDZQ2P23ltwuVQUcOw0GGa-O2j55twvfRMqm_nVXHYELStv4LVBL9_zut44V6IfG6Jzn7qCx05ahloAFzEOgQWSToFKa6Xls6_5CR00k1h0hT3u0mnZ68i_lFAi29Q/s1600/galgorm-fratellis-restaurant-review.jpg" title="Galgorm Resort and Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland" /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>The Restaurants:</u></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><br /> </u></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On our first night we dined in Fratellis Italian restaurant which is one of three restaurants the hotel has to offer. The interior was lovely and the food was excellent. We had bruschetta to start, pizza and chips for mains, with tiramisu and cheesecake for dessert and every part of the meal was exquisite. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We decided to eat in Gillie's kafe and restaurant on the second night, which had more of a casual, kafe feel to it, but the food was also excellent. I had the Asian soy noodles which were super tasty and the service in both places was excellent. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We had breakfast in the River Room Restaurant both mornings which had a set breakfast menu which was hand cooked for each guest or a breakfast buffet with fruit and cereal.</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I had a wonderful stay in the Galgorm and the service and cleanliness was top class. I would definitely recommend you check this place out if you're looking for a weekend away or even just a spa day. I'll definitely be returning for the spa facilities whenever I need another pamper session.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What's the nicest hotel you've ever stayed in?</span></div> <br /> <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/19096375/?claim=2zmubgz8jn4">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>

Galgorm Resort And Spa Hotel Review - Ballymena, Northern Ireland

I recently decided to book a spa trip as I was feeling the post-January blues so I did a little searching and booked into the Galgorm Resort and Spa in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. I'd visited…

22 Jul 2018

Finally Accepting Myself

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwxtqcjuOEuRzLnkw78IaSXWlxAeWSxt-ZDBQ6vaZ4lVfH6b1FKzuLYdK91Hg66sJWbSIw9JjZxPd5WmXngJ7-T0qPxe3_kqCTzJIGsXFTKMdQMbtDLdieziXZVTo1BisNEcqnhNK9mQ/s1600/how-to-accept-myself-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" thirteen was the age I started paying money to change how I look Finally Accepting Myself" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwxtqcjuOEuRzLnkw78IaSXWlxAeWSxt-ZDBQ6vaZ4lVfH6b1FKzuLYdK91Hg66sJWbSIw9JjZxPd5WmXngJ7-T0qPxe3_kqCTzJIGsXFTKMdQMbtDLdieziXZVTo1BisNEcqnhNK9mQ/s1600/how-to-accept-myself-2.jpg" title="Finally Accepting Myself" width="740" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was thirteen when I started dyeing my hair. Thirteen was also the age I started wearing fake tan. I'd already began wearing makeup and using straighteners. So essentially, thirteen was the age I started paying money to change how I look.</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It seems crazy to me when I read that back, that yes, I willingly pay money to businesses and people in order to change the way I naturally am. We all do, whether it's getting a haircut, getting our brows waxed or wearing concealer, we essentially pay out our earnings to change something about ourselves. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A lot of the time this is a perfectly acceptable thing to do, heck I have no duduk kasus paying a few quid on something to cover up my under eyes or fill in my sparse brows. There's nothing wrong at all in changing little things about our appearance to give us a bit more confidence, or purely because you like the way it looks. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But not that long ago I realised I was making so many changes about myself that I'd forgotten who the real 'me' was.</span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was a few months ago when I had just gotten off the phone with my hairdresser to make an appointment to get my roots bleached (because 'God forbid anyone see my natural hair colour' my subconscious would say) that I started to think, 'Why am I paying so much money to change the colour of my hair?' For those of you who haven't endured the painful process of being platinum blonde, you're advised to get your roots re-bleached every six to eight weeks, and it costs roughly £100 each time. </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If I sat down and worked out how much money I've spent over the years so I could be blonde, brunette or any other colour I've adorned, I'd be pretty shocked at the number. </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> then started to think, who am I doing this for? Am I doing it for myself? Am I doing it because subconsciously this is what instagram and pinterest have told me what's 'pretty?' </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I started to ask my myself why? For years why have I essentially paid someone (a heck of a lot of money) to put a load of chemicals on my hair, to change the colour of it so it won't look how it naturally should. What is wrong with me?!</span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After this 'epiphany' should I call it, I looked down at my patchy fake-tanned hands and thought, I'm basically doing the exact same thing with my skin. I don't even want to think how much money I've racked up on bottles of fake tan and tanning mitts over the years, and the same thought process went through my mind. Why am I spending money to change the colour of my skin?</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whenever I put fake tan on I usually feel more comfortable in myself and feel generally better about the way I look. I want to break out of that mould and way of thinking and embrace my pasty white pale skin. I shouldn't feel uncomfortable or unattractive for being very pale. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was at that point I decided to stop bleaching my hair and let my own natural hair grow out, and to shelve the bottle of fake tan. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It might seem like a very minute detail to care about, but I realised it has taken me so many years to finally accept something about myself.</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I finally changed the thought process that I need to look different in order to feel good about myself. I don't need to have more tanned skin to look good. I don't need to have bleached hair to be classed as 'beautiful'. I just need to be me.</span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I look back on photos from before I was thirteen, I see an incredibly happy person with no cares of how society thinks she should look, no worries about the shade of her skin not being appealing enough, not a thought towards her hair not being dark enough or the right shade of platinum blonde. Just a happy girl who was content in herself, in her image. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm glad that I've finally got to a stage in my life where I don't need to reach for the bottle of fake tan before I leave the front door, where I don't need to worry about my roots growing out because hey, I love my natural hair colour. Where I don't need to spend money to change how I naturally am. </span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's taken me a long time to start finally accepting these things and it'll take a long time until I'm fully accepting of myself, but I've made a start that's the most important thing.</span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let me know if you've ever experienced issues with self acceptance or body image, I'd love to know your thoughts on this. Emily x</span><br />   <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Pin me for later:</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHuly9VpwHs8mp0pSU6cVuhOVE1qanz-XmCSFl-wiIM_BezR5PTAouOJoCg2PzI8gyDW7ITo2AWs6jdrNM9IOSpU9VUpDYnj_OWzLTeMSl4LBstVDAJ2_3vIcBULX2qwS2LAG6bqLI_0/s1600/how-to-accept-yourself-love-yourself-how-to-be-happy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" thirteen was the age I started paying money to change how I look Finally Accepting Myself" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHuly9VpwHs8mp0pSU6cVuhOVE1qanz-XmCSFl-wiIM_BezR5PTAouOJoCg2PzI8gyDW7ITo2AWs6jdrNM9IOSpU9VUpDYnj_OWzLTeMSl4LBstVDAJ2_3vIcBULX2qwS2LAG6bqLI_0/s400/how-to-accept-yourself-love-yourself-how-to-be-happy.png" title="Finally Accepting Myself" width="266" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div>

Finally Accepting Myself

I was thirteen when I started dyeing my hair. Thirteen was also the age I started wearing fake tan. I'd already began wearing makeup and using straighteners. So essentially, thirteen was t…

21 Jul 2018

I Don't Know What To Do With My Life

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWu9fQfWk2VGw54egplJrl594ngOjHrN2k8gjJzyGJwKp6ze3KpUDzO2_qJKthC_d1HB89fkPqSYOFs_7O5Vxp2tTW-JXpNMLCvTNd_3Aa7E3LdHLkUb4k77eW5OLJraBOKb0gapH5JAI/s1600/what-should-I-do-with-my-life-now.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A lot of people find themselves in a place where they think  I Don't Know What to Do With My Life" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWu9fQfWk2VGw54egplJrl594ngOjHrN2k8gjJzyGJwKp6ze3KpUDzO2_qJKthC_d1HB89fkPqSYOFs_7O5Vxp2tTW-JXpNMLCvTNd_3Aa7E3LdHLkUb4k77eW5OLJraBOKb0gapH5JAI/s1600/what-should-I-do-with-my-life-now.jpg" title="I Don't Know What to Do With My Life" width="800" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">A lot of people find themselves in a place where they think 'I don't know what to do with my life.' Now, that isn't necessarily true. What we mean by not knowing what to do with our lives is that we have so many options to choose from, but we just don't know which is the right one to choose.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I've been in a position recently where I've found myself saying, more often than I'd like, that I don't know what I should do with my life. Although, the reality is that I have a few different career/life options in mind and I just don't have a frickin clue which one to pick.</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm not going to lie, sometimes I stay awake for hours at night thinking about which road is the right one to take (this suddenly seems like a Miley Cyrus circa 2009 song) which can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety, which can then lead to everything being too much to handle and completely shutting down, then back to square one.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">It's so easy to get filled with doubt and think, 'what if that doesn't work out', 'what if I end up hating that,' or 'I'll be in so much debt if I do that, I don't know if it's worth it.' </span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">We get caught up in this idea that everyone has to have life figured out by a certain age and if we're still at stage one when someone else is at stage 5, then we're failing. Truth is, that's completely false. I'm sure you've heard of the term, 'Don't compare your hustle to their highlight reel.' Even if you're still in your hustle and others around you have reached their highlight reel, don't compare it. Keep hustling.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I don't feel completely qualified to tell you exactly what to do with your life, seeing as I haven't quite figured that out myself, but what I can give you is advice on how to get there. The best way I've found is to try as many things as possible. Say you have 10 things in mind that you could possibly see yourself doing in the future, go out and try those things on a small scale first. This could be work experience, volunteering, self employment, a hobby or anything that gives you a feel for it.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81-lmXmt4dYonLCYxXFrH4aRD2CaVeLGPHszOSZVJvshc_-7ueasYJnprHiPdm17X6g-9mMsv8wn-TtS02l5Pm19oCeLw4YOo981O-GND7aGe8iOZURGUAzrv6wDZ4n4N6gMQniZhxSA/s1600/i-dont-know-what-to-do-with-my-life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A lot of people find themselves in a place where they think  I Don't Know What to Do With My Life" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81-lmXmt4dYonLCYxXFrH4aRD2CaVeLGPHszOSZVJvshc_-7ueasYJnprHiPdm17X6g-9mMsv8wn-TtS02l5Pm19oCeLw4YOo981O-GND7aGe8iOZURGUAzrv6wDZ4n4N6gMQniZhxSA/s1600/i-dont-know-what-to-do-with-my-life.jpg" title="I Don't Know What to Do With My Life" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I've pretty much lost count of the things I've tried my hand at just to grow as a person and narrow down my choices. I've joined acting classes, started martial arts, worked in a shoe shop, been a musician, started a Youtube channel and even a blog (and here we are!)</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Although I didn't continue on with some of those things, they built my confidence and helped me to decide what I enjoyed and what wasn't for me.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm flying to a new city next week to check out a course I'm interested in and get a feel for the place, I have no idea how it'll turn out or if I'll like it but the only way to know is if I try. Another thing I haven't mentioned before is that I'm writing a book! I haven't been given a book deal and I'm not being paid to write it, I'm doing it purely because I enjoy it and hey who knows, maybe I'll try and get it published one day! (Emily from the future if you're reading this, kudos if you're a published author girl!)</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">The point is, is that I'm trying out everything that I can that interests me, to find out where I belong in this crazy world and you should too.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">A lot of people also suggest travelling is a good way to 'find yourself' or discover your purpose in life and although that's not something I've tried myself, I am thinking about travelling to discover new cultures and develop my interests. (Ok I've gone off on a, 'just be free, man', tangent)</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you don't know what the heck to do with your life, don't stress about it, because neither do most people. Try something new, join a class, take up a part time job, start a blog, travel, do anything that can make you grow as a person to find your niche and discover what really makes you happy in life, and once you narrow it down to the one thing that gives you the most fulfilment, go for it!</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6huKY8h56XhIJIDSX-dqmOP5ySCA8pDids-PtR2JwfB1eArSlAFEPXROsVSdNsA9BteLrVoAkELyI_Ag5M8xPjA40yV-eN6PCT_4N7b8ZeNMsPz6J1wFDPbp8EhVZBq8xNWMwXJUnZI/s1600/belfast-city.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A lot of people find themselves in a place where they think  I Don't Know What to Do With My Life" border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6huKY8h56XhIJIDSX-dqmOP5ySCA8pDids-PtR2JwfB1eArSlAFEPXROsVSdNsA9BteLrVoAkELyI_Ag5M8xPjA40yV-eN6PCT_4N7b8ZeNMsPz6J1wFDPbp8EhVZBq8xNWMwXJUnZI/s1600/belfast-city.jpg" title="I Don't Know What to Do With My Life" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Let me know if you've had any experience or tips on finding your purpose in life. Emily x</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> </div>

I Don't Know What To Do With My Life

A lot of people find themselves in a place where they think 'I don't know what to do with my life.' Now, that isn't necessarily true. What we mean by not knowing what to do with our …

21 Jul 2018

I Fell In Love With Jo Malone

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYQdlk-hn0BldFSIvNA3-h10DdzuhI9QZF_fhHxy6hW8gQAtq4wkEunCrpJhsAXFp9eEhCsyZhW_yNXCvsVPYCLYDSYntBmhT84cyURAbg6jVS7jR1FnwvpJOIrpHe-xmxK1xKVSuKEE/s1600/Jo+Malone+Mimosa+and+Cardamom+and+Wild+Bluebell+Cologne+Review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" I used to always get a bottle of perfume for Christmas and wasn I Fell In Love With Jo Malone" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYQdlk-hn0BldFSIvNA3-h10DdzuhI9QZF_fhHxy6hW8gQAtq4wkEunCrpJhsAXFp9eEhCsyZhW_yNXCvsVPYCLYDSYntBmhT84cyURAbg6jVS7jR1FnwvpJOIrpHe-xmxK1xKVSuKEE/s1200/Jo+Malone+Mimosa+and+Cardamom+and+Wild+Bluebell+Cologne+Review.jpg" title="I Fell In Love With Jo Malone" width="640" /></a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I've never been much of a perfume wearer. I used to always get a bottle of perfume for Christmas and wasn't too fussy about the scent and I usually forgot to wear it a lot of the time. This. Has. Changed. (queue dramatic music) If you're like me and when you're rushing to get ready you just throw on some deodorant and think, 'meh, that'll do,' well you might just change your mind when you smell THESE babies from Jo Malone.</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I was first introduced to the world of Jo Malone when I worked in a department store and I would envy the customers getting massages and sampling all of their scents. I walked past the counter everyday going to work but I never took the plunge and got a bottle for myself. Thankfully for my birthday this year my Mum got me a voucher for the Jo Malone experience (how exciting?!) which included the hand and arm massage and a gift voucher for a bottle of perfume.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I turned up with my Mum and we were both given the massages and the sales assistant asked us about our favourites scents to get an idea of what cologne would suit us best. I tend to like quite sweet and fruity scents so she brought out some summery colognes for me to try. Let me tell you, it was SO hard to narrow it down to just one (and when you've smelt about 12 different colognes they all start to smell slightly similar). </span></div> <center>            <div class="shopsense-widget" data-options="%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225908e26161d1dda7dde36939%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5625-38131275-46%22%2C%22size%22%3A305%2C%22columns%22%3A2%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.co.uk%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A380%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A700%7D">  <iframe height="380px" seamless="" src="//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/#/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225908e26161d1dda7dde36939%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5625-38131275-46%22%2C%22size%22%3A305%2C%22columns%22%3A2%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.co.uk%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A380%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A700%7D" style="border: 0;" width="700px"> </iframe> </div>           </center> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> The sales person actually mentioned that you can mix certain colognes to create a new cologne on your skin which I think is a really cool idea. Jo Malone has such a wide range of colognes, from warm, dusky, wood scents to fruity, floral and light. I was torn between a more rustic scent and a sweet one so I asked her to use some of the woodier (is woodier a word?) body butter during the massage.<span style="font-kerning: none;"></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">After a lot of deliberation I decided to go with the <a href="http://bit.ly/2oVhDWY"><span style="color: #666666;">Wild Bluebell Cologne 100ml</span></a> and the <a href="http://bit.ly/2p6casp"><span style="color: #666666;">Mimosa and Cardamom Cologne 30ml</span></a>. The Wild Bluebell smells absolutely amazing and is the perfect Spring/Summer scent. It's slightly sweet and floral and the ingredients are 'bluebells suffused with lily of the valley and eglantine, and a luscious twist of persimmon'.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2p6casp"><span style="color: #666666;">Mimosa and Cardamom</span></a> has more spice and wood tones and it's one of their best sellers. I find this is more of an evening scent but it's beautiful to wear all year round. The 100ml colognes are priced at £84 and the 30ml colognes are priced at £44 so they are a slight investment but they last really well on the skin. The scent doesn't fade and I can still smell it in the evening so it really lasts all day. I've used them quite a lot and the bottles are still full so I can see them lasting me a long time.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;"> <br /> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'd love to know if you've tried out any Jo Malone perfumes and which one is your favourite? Emily x</span></div> <div style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">Shop: <a href="http://bit.ly/2p6casp"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Jo Malone Mimosa and Cardamom Cologne</span></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-kerning: none;">Shop: <a href="http://bit.ly/2oVhDWY"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Jo Malone Wilde Bluebell Cologne</span></a></span></div> </div> </div>

I Fell In Love With Jo Malone

I've never been much of a perfume wearer. I used to always get a bottle of perfume for Christmas and wasn't too fussy about the scent and I usually forgot to wear it a lot of the time. This. H…

20 Jul 2018

Why I Stopped Giving A F*Ck About What Other People Think

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLp9FbqCsXDrV7QRQmJjIeZf_tcFMrG58-cFslsIdLR-VSarUVSTRks9UkYUNweNp-6PShkT5SwOK9SNJI5XcidhuFmndIg30puZ6kb63rZXBXAvgOx_kV5zoexfZxPccq30TclXeZaoI/s1600/IMG_9418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></a></div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyjHEF_Oj0oDw6UegzEauGAAKMgZu5qbdBywzwAgkdkIoaEOCMoynoHk6o1KO7Jwv-DJ5RimoWj4aCAI4yb5UkmIif_VW8wf0EZxxsJkkC6EQp912mRzSJIb8KE99Bmi0fsNLpwG0lJQ/s1600/why+I+stopped+giving+a+fuck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Why I stopped caring what other people think Why I Stopped Giving a F*ck About What Other People Think" border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyjHEF_Oj0oDw6UegzEauGAAKMgZu5qbdBywzwAgkdkIoaEOCMoynoHk6o1KO7Jwv-DJ5RimoWj4aCAI4yb5UkmIif_VW8wf0EZxxsJkkC6EQp912mRzSJIb8KE99Bmi0fsNLpwG0lJQ/s1600/why+I+stopped+giving+a+fuck.jpg" title="Why I Stopped Giving a F*ck About What Other People Think" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsT88JteJWiqPYyPLdvxHOwloZsX0ggPcr8Q7DQKkRkEAAFx4A51IK9os8shbpnUgfZd5Miu87WNBtxRMHM0r1wkxNyFaI0mwIjPZmm4rgsS5E1sMBkCjVhAHNAoQoVVjsDw5VfExKQAw/s1600/how-to-stop-caring-about-what-others-think.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">The unrequested opinions of others should </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">never</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> matter to you. Ever. </span></span><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /> I used to care so much about what people thought of me. Whether it be my makeup, my hair colour, what I was wearing or how fat I thought I was, everyone's opinion mattered  but mine. When I look back to situations where I was so caught up on how strangers perceived me, I just want to shake myself and say, 'Stop giving a f*ck!' I can finally say that I've got to a point in my life where the number of f*cks I give = zero.</span><br /> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #e06666; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2npamLN"><span style="color: #e06666;">Read: The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck</span></a></span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /> We all do it. We live in a society where we're so concerned with how everyone else sees us and what they think, when really the only approval we need is from ourselves.</span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">You're walking down the street and you're feeling self conscious about your appearance, you feel like everyone is looking at you. Maybe you think your bum looks too big in these jeans, or your hair is a mess or your arms look awful in this top. You think everyone walking past you is noticing the small things that you're worried about. Truth is, they're probably walking past you thinking you're noticing the exact same things about them, and are you? No.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyRbEjzu_EdNpbZ_Rx3ZGUesUO36aziT8cvr-tF8jQp0o7eQhrChj0EL04GGWn6qP2bHbafuanrQsW7Y3md84iBgVd6MGV_9RXeFa2on5z6XA7L0SeyPcyoovbSVp55kAZFlBuak16Eg/s1600/how-to-stop-caring-about-what-other-people-think.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Why I stopped caring what other people think Why I Stopped Giving a F*ck About What Other People Think" border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyRbEjzu_EdNpbZ_Rx3ZGUesUO36aziT8cvr-tF8jQp0o7eQhrChj0EL04GGWn6qP2bHbafuanrQsW7Y3md84iBgVd6MGV_9RXeFa2on5z6XA7L0SeyPcyoovbSVp55kAZFlBuak16Eg/s1600/how-to-stop-caring-about-what-other-people-think.jpg" title="Why I Stopped Giving a F*ck About What Other People Think" width="720" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"> We get so worried about people judging us that we forget everyone is too busy thinking about themselves to even notice. I became so much more confident in myself when I just stopped caring. Now no one's opinion matters to me but my own. </span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /> I finally realised that I don't exist to please everyone else. I dress in what I feel good in. I do my makeup how I like it. I'm not afraid to go in the opposite direction to where everyone else is going. I do what makes me happy. When it comes to your body, how you look and how you feel, <i>your</i> opinion is the only one that matters. I'm glad I've gotten to this place where I can put my own feelings first but this wasn't always the case.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ymA8CNtpgH8n07nkAdsF7iO_WSS_PX6di-at9MQGefQm_JBtvFZeikaMmJMhUeY2VEw6aeVAmWv0HP9pQ4e3Uiwk-DC6FaMf-sKpyerYvfkSF6T8Byolkd8ISASF2ApQ4FMymsGFbEA/s1600/denim-jacket-style-femme-forever-sunglasses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Why I stopped caring what other people think Why I Stopped Giving a F*ck About What Other People Think" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ymA8CNtpgH8n07nkAdsF7iO_WSS_PX6di-at9MQGefQm_JBtvFZeikaMmJMhUeY2VEw6aeVAmWv0HP9pQ4e3Uiwk-DC6FaMf-sKpyerYvfkSF6T8Byolkd8ISASF2ApQ4FMymsGFbEA/s1200/denim-jacket-style-femme-forever-sunglasses.jpg" title="Why I Stopped Giving a F*ck About What Other People Think" width="720" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">SHOP MY OUTFIT</span></div> </div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2664716"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <span style="font-size: large;"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/dc6133f7de9cdeeda389118f9f60e24e37d0216b/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></span></div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I dyed my hair dark brown when I was thirteen because people made fun of my natural hair colour. If the current me was in this situation I would politely tell those people to piss off, but thirteen year old me wasn't that courageous. I dyed it because I thought I wanted dark brown hair but subconsciously it was because I cared what they thought. I'm currently growing out my natural hair colour because I bloody love it and screw what anyone thinks!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"> - If you want to officially stop giving a crap and start living then you need to read <a href="http://amzn.to/2y3ksJK"><span style="color: #e06666;">The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k</span></a> by Sarah Knight. This is a life-changer and will definitely make you think differently about caring so much.</span></span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">Not that long ago I couldn't leave the house without a full face of makeup on. In a world filled with perfected Instagram selfies and where 'on fleek' makeup is the norm, I felt that if my makeup wasn't perfect then everyone would notice. 'God forbid that woman thinks my contour isn't blended properly, or what if that guy thinks my brows are too thick?' I realised literally nobody cares, so why should I? I regularly have no-makeup days now and only wear very minimal makeup and I feel so much better in myself.</span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /> People are so quick to judge when they know nothing about a person. If someone judges you who isn't an important person in your life, then their opinion is of absolutely no relevance to you. Don't take it on board and if it does affect you, just realise that you're the open minded one here and they probably judge everyone they meet in their lives, not just you. They should spend less time judging others and more time judging themselves.</span><br /> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"> Take these pictures of me in this blog post for example. I was standing in a very busy park on a hot day and there were tons of people laying on the grass, chatting and sunbathing. I took quite a few pictures in different poses ('cos you gotta get that lighting girl) and spent time getting the right shot. You'll never guess what happened... nobody said a thing. Nobody came up to me saying, 'Omg, why are you taking pictures?' or, 'You look so stupid doing that.' These are things I would of thought people were thinking about me a few years ago. What really happened? Nobody batted an eyelid and no one even looked my way, and if anyone did say anything behind my back then I couldn't care less because I got some damn good photos out of it.</span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /> There <i>are</i> some days where I feel slightly self-conscious, which is completely human, so I end up caring slightly about how people see me, but I'm able to put those thoughts to the back of my mind and continue being my non-caring self.</span></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="font-family: 'microsoft sans serif'; line-height: normal;"> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">It's time we all stop caring what other people think about us and celebrate ourselves for who we are. Don't change yourself for society, don't worry about how other people perceive you. Be yourself and be proud of everything about you. <b>In the most empowering way possible, let's all stop giving a f*ck.</b> Emily x</span></div> </div> </div>

Why I Stopped Giving A F*Ck About What Other People Think

The unrequested opinions of others should never matter to you. Ever. I used to care so much about what people thought of me. Whether it be my makeup, my hair colour, what I was wearing or…

20 Jul 2018

24 Hours In Leeds

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7p5rYvguBPV4dAYX-12cUyOStPx_Hu-gwWtFiJEN-3ATWoiMqXxXItBY7zpLX_cFLuzwevzwCt-Wghyphenhyphene_PJBEhxPQmf9kRZs-Dro3v5KITnWFtF6VZHLex9mNkiVWrBCftWOye7J_3tU/s1600/24-hours-in-leeds-england.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7p5rYvguBPV4dAYX-12cUyOStPx_Hu-gwWtFiJEN-3ATWoiMqXxXItBY7zpLX_cFLuzwevzwCt-Wghyphenhyphene_PJBEhxPQmf9kRZs-Dro3v5KITnWFtF6VZHLex9mNkiVWrBCftWOye7J_3tU/s1600/24-hours-in-leeds-england.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">Leeds is a city that I've heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search, I booked a flight and hotel and headed over to discover it for myself, and this is how I spent my day.</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYl1-SpasHGyfySZ3Xq5WDK1DsIH2qzNJHHhmcmZ9B8wOzxEbK4ORrpEb-TAF1lQcB1y8XrX6EUl33LsDNTRDyQjDpJDOk9c-k8LTPYTLxbUYfHoAjY4Fnwa0f-NagDggY5sfSQAWFLo/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds-trinity-shopping-centre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYl1-SpasHGyfySZ3Xq5WDK1DsIH2qzNJHHhmcmZ9B8wOzxEbK4ORrpEb-TAF1lQcB1y8XrX6EUl33LsDNTRDyQjDpJDOk9c-k8LTPYTLxbUYfHoAjY4Fnwa0f-NagDggY5sfSQAWFLo/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds-trinity-shopping-centre.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I've been to quite a few cities in the United Kingdom but I'd never been to the north of England so I was excited to see how it differed to other parts of the UK. I packed a bag and set my alarm for 3:30 AM (yes, getting up at this time was as horrendous as it sounds) and headed for the airport. I landed in Leeds at 7:30AM after a quick 45 minute flight and apart from the weather being bitterly cold, the city made a warm impression.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYcKYrIQ_NqqFJZaPDO05LB10qTQsowiHnOfUFAESkln5QUptzBuG0Y_5pWXa69k4T43l-AoAj5KDN8KIZDl0wfOi_8QzJf8yEjFhErgLhEml0Pa09Lvz983gqc_XjAKWwgjWm5jb3p4/s1600/trinity-shopping-centre-leeds-visit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYcKYrIQ_NqqFJZaPDO05LB10qTQsowiHnOfUFAESkln5QUptzBuG0Y_5pWXa69k4T43l-AoAj5KDN8KIZDl0wfOi_8QzJf8yEjFhErgLhEml0Pa09Lvz983gqc_XjAKWwgjWm5jb3p4/s1600/trinity-shopping-centre-leeds-visit.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">The airport is only half an hour from the city centre so after a quick bus journey I was right in the middle of Leeds, ready to explore. On the journey in, I passed so many beautiful buildings with amazing historic structure which set the tone for the architecture of the rest of the city. Most of the city is filled with tall Victorian buildings built with old stone and pillars which gives it a beautiful vibe.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SU4OpEe48dZq2SFRwYlyAYcJpdYn5IJ70iCnluC6tZRRC-I0sG-2N1ssulp8UjEcfY-LLqbQz1tC9cBg9yotcKrbnFJiAhcRc2shCyEQnpscCDgHl2-rx0C-g7zGdl-nHuIogWgjlYA/s1600/leeds-markets-shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SU4OpEe48dZq2SFRwYlyAYcJpdYn5IJ70iCnluC6tZRRC-I0sG-2N1ssulp8UjEcfY-LLqbQz1tC9cBg9yotcKrbnFJiAhcRc2shCyEQnpscCDgHl2-rx0C-g7zGdl-nHuIogWgjlYA/s1600/leeds-markets-shopping.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">It was still only 8AM at this point and most places hadn't opened yet so I headed to Trinity Leeds, which is a massive glass roofed shopping centre with over 120 shops and restaurants, and grabbed some breakfast. I went into Carluccio's, a lovely little Italian eatery at the top of the Trinity centre and ordered the ciabatta and fruit bread platter and a berry smoothie, which was exactly what I need after such an early morning.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rmZ7lvofGe-vKFMrtvyhVZzge2SKdFLpTM6sQdMdx9CDbVwRKmL3Tc78-OdYGB3h3y9P1IdTMCz9MBc725wKJp15z3KnA54hlHpcFgtIC-sW0hWePvtlkUMOE1Tq62S9PR10bspsbGs/s1600/leeds-boutique-shops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rmZ7lvofGe-vKFMrtvyhVZzge2SKdFLpTM6sQdMdx9CDbVwRKmL3Tc78-OdYGB3h3y9P1IdTMCz9MBc725wKJp15z3KnA54hlHpcFgtIC-sW0hWePvtlkUMOE1Tq62S9PR10bspsbGs/s1600/leeds-boutique-shops.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEB87Zt-T1Nwpkf638907J7o4E7VoQ5Dug3wI0aiOsgTl-IQopEMVberAMwJH4V2fAImUnrmWbsiquFSoWpM-HB7zNTz2JcuyFAxqdTYio98pTZcx8y07uPX9E1cD_AKYXwecCHjm5l00/s1600/boutique-shops-in-leeds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEB87Zt-T1Nwpkf638907J7o4E7VoQ5Dug3wI0aiOsgTl-IQopEMVberAMwJH4V2fAImUnrmWbsiquFSoWpM-HB7zNTz2JcuyFAxqdTYio98pTZcx8y07uPX9E1cD_AKYXwecCHjm5l00/s1600/boutique-shops-in-leeds.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'll confess I'm a bit of a serial shopper so once the shops opened I headed straight for the big stores. You won't be stuck for shops in Trinity as it has all your high street favourites like Topshop, Primark (which was amazinggg!), Urban Outfitters etc. and also a cinema called Everyman. I didn't get a chance to go to the Everyman Cinema but apparently it's filled with plush sofas and </span>waiters who serve you food during your film, so it's no ordinary cinema experience!<br /> <br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeQg5rbWO9cd77dh8ZYmCpcxayMwi4KyiaaazWMudDBLe3qzDyyufpNxxv8DH5gwASqpSaHHleGXk2FhKP6PRRgJ-Y_YUt5ykIo8fNnd6rOh6fh4P9zlwAgV37c84gEyzxKNDmPHOoz8/s1600/leeds-arcade-shops-city-centre.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /> Instead of searching for things to do in Leeds, I decided to head out and wander around the streets, where I stumbled across some lovely little arcades and walkways. The city soon became buzzing around lunch time and there was a great atmosphere. I fell in love with the marble detailing in the Victoria Centre which was compiled of designers shops such as Vivienne Westwood and Louis Vuitton, so it was only window shopping for me unfortunately.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7NvKoluiheL9L3uA8p0kOWGy93scI0cp30UkWQ4EFWCjzmT9fBII6jwUF1F2g4ddcQHhUZKmkpaO9MQhqiDPHJFaxJv0-Urk9YS8u48B7DWp5vjKzv-sj8Sq_ojAB_wCBl5W7ybDAb8/s1600/things-to-do-in-leeds-shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7NvKoluiheL9L3uA8p0kOWGy93scI0cp30UkWQ4EFWCjzmT9fBII6jwUF1F2g4ddcQHhUZKmkpaO9MQhqiDPHJFaxJv0-Urk9YS8u48B7DWp5vjKzv-sj8Sq_ojAB_wCBl5W7ybDAb8/s1600/things-to-do-in-leeds-shopping.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4qAN6LqpZf-Zs7hBTAatTVXVWpfggxjY4quR3wBPQPhU63mEyTMdiJxVuagK8cxGh4anGDSShL8eb0DAVu3suA_GsKvPmZGM5pZa9-b6R7dC4M_UpYTZbbxwG7CAo_HSdmlMML0ZTdc/s1600/leeds-chocolate-shop-sweets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4qAN6LqpZf-Zs7hBTAatTVXVWpfggxjY4quR3wBPQPhU63mEyTMdiJxVuagK8cxGh4anGDSShL8eb0DAVu3suA_GsKvPmZGM5pZa9-b6R7dC4M_UpYTZbbxwG7CAo_HSdmlMML0ZTdc/s1600/leeds-chocolate-shop-sweets.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">You could spend all day walking the streets in Leeds and taking in all the amazing history of the city. I'd heard there are some beautiful parks and landmarks outside of the city but due to being short on time I wasn't able to visit them, but keep them in mind if you are planning to come to Leeds in the future.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYPk-pRwZoZ8unPOAxA-Hmm6FUIH1g1TGEoZJoZuH2ALXNyhQ1j8_57jaJJgUGgjMUbIkdJ533SKvfB1gwmKQdF_Pc9tODQixEPPCctCuwU1OvZ2WIlQ_n3B4j3r4KZr6X-wSBPydPIA/s1600/IMG_8909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYPk-pRwZoZ8unPOAxA-Hmm6FUIH1g1TGEoZJoZuH2ALXNyhQ1j8_57jaJJgUGgjMUbIkdJ533SKvfB1gwmKQdF_Pc9tODQixEPPCctCuwU1OvZ2WIlQ_n3B4j3r4KZr6X-wSBPydPIA/s1600/IMG_8909.JPG" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">I stupidly trusted google maps to bring me back to my hotel in the quickest way, but instead it decided to bring me on a detour around the outskirts of the city, even under a tunnel and I ended up walking for almost 40 minutes (my legs felt it the next morning). However I happened to come across this cool little lane under a bridge called the Dark Arches which was lit with multicoloured lights and had a few bars, so you really do discover something new with every corner you turn in Leeds!</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1Lu5icdJl6g6INTZeIurtIwSAozyDxKYxVXAz5dnh-lxiafWgbgKYiK88YgsZyqRLtS6DB0S67YtXKL6MspF5j47Cw3-odOG3XaYAgMZPgQjde3Jm-lgJqY6WexeulMocHuulytxEsY/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1Lu5icdJl6g6INTZeIurtIwSAozyDxKYxVXAz5dnh-lxiafWgbgKYiK88YgsZyqRLtS6DB0S67YtXKL6MspF5j47Cw3-odOG3XaYAgMZPgQjde3Jm-lgJqY6WexeulMocHuulytxEsY/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I enjoyed my stay a lot, despite being extremely tried from the early flight, and the city is definitely one worth visiting. If you enjoy shopping, eating, sight seeing then Leeds has plenty to offer.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">What is the nicest city you've ever visited? Emily x</span></div> </div>

24 Hours In Leeds

Leeds is a city that I've heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search, I booked a flight and hotel and headed over to discover it for myself, and …

19 Jul 2018

10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKazMyTsosslgeQMdI8LcVTEBalxqkk166uzO5H2A_gMjTL4FPTyFpy05bK9xkYYnl0Tt2ldJLqPHd9NhTdqvqTgpUvyEFSynKcHwJEc0RNhiNHUXmrMp8_6x4jZXc1fNUzGAGsByiIHY/s1600/follow-your-dreams-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" As a child I was told to reach for the sky and follow my dreams 10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKazMyTsosslgeQMdI8LcVTEBalxqkk166uzO5H2A_gMjTL4FPTyFpy05bK9xkYYnl0Tt2ldJLqPHd9NhTdqvqTgpUvyEFSynKcHwJEc0RNhiNHUXmrMp8_6x4jZXc1fNUzGAGsByiIHY/s1600/follow-your-dreams-blog.jpg" title="10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm a dreamer. I'm a BIG dreamer. As a child I was told to reach for the sky and follow my dreams, but as an adult I'm told to get my head out of the clouds. Well, my dreams are intact and my head remains firmly in the clouds and I'm going to tell <i>you</i> why you should </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">never</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> stop following your dreams. (queue kick-ass music)</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Everyone has dreams. Whether it be landing that dream job, starting a business, finding happiness or falling in love, we all dream. The difference is some choose to accept reality and others go out and chase it.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm not going to divulge exactly what my dreams are (I'll let you know when I reach them) but I'm on the road to achieving them and here are ten reasons why it's important to follow yours. </span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">1. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">You could be right around the corner from it</span></span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">You might feel like a million miles away from achieving your dream, but never let that stop you from working towards it because you could be so close to reaching it. The day you talk yourself out of it could be the day before you made it, so be patient and never stop chasing it.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">2. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">Ask yourself, can I live my entire life knowing I didn't try it?</span></span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If the answer is no, then do not give up. When I'm unsure whether I should pursue something, I imagine myself when I'm old looking back on my life and think, would I regret it if I didn't go after it? If the answer is yes then I make a point to definitely do it because I know it's a chance worth taking. If you want to make it happen, you'll find a way, if you don't, you'll find an excuse.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">3. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">You get one life. ONE.</span></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">There ain't no second chances or do-overs, we get one ride on this crazy rollercoaster called life so make it count. In saying that, it's never too late to follow your dreams. If you think, 'I'm too old now' or 'I should of done it when I was younger', that should never put you off. In the least morbid way possible, it's only too late when you're dead, so go get em!</span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">4. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">You can achieve it, and you will achieve it</span></span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If you want something bad enough in this world, you can get it. There are ways and means to get to where you want to be. You can be anything in this world, anything at all, you just have to be persistent and work hard enough and you will get there. You might think, but there are so many reasons why I can't do what I really want to do, the great thing about problems is that there are always solutions. Find the solutions, solve the problems and you're on your way to achieving your dream.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">5. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">The only person who needs to believe in you is YOU</span></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">As long as you believe in yourself, you will get to where you want to be in life. You don't need people to tell you you can make it, <i>you</i> decide the life you live and only you have the power to make change. Once your mind is set on a goal, no one can stop you from achieving it. The only things you'll regret in life are the chances you didn't take.</span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: x-large;">6. <u>You have potential to achieve greatness</u></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><u><br /></u></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> Chances are that if you're passionate about something you'll want to be successful in it and all you need to unlock that potential is the drive to start working towards it now. You could be the best at what you want to be and your determination will bring you to the top. You can live the life you've always wanted, nobody is stopping you. Nothing ventured nothing gained.</div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><u><br /></u></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">7. <u>You could be the person telling others to achieve their dream</u></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir;"> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> Think two years down the line. If you start now, you could be the person explaining to others how you achieved your dream and got to where you want to be. You can inspire other people by having the courage to be different from everyone else and take the road less travelled.</div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">8. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">If worst comes to worst, you can start over again</span></span></div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If you're scared that your dream is too risky or it's impossible to achieve, the only way to know is to try. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work out the first time and you go back to doing what you're doing now, nothing bad comes out of trying. And if it doesn't work out, come at it from a different angle and try again.</span></div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">9. <u>Show everyone that you <i>can</i> be the best</u></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> Prove everyone wrong. Prove yourself wrong. All those doubts you have swimming around in your head, shut them out and show the world how much you have to offer. Only a small percent of people actually go after their dreams, be part of that percentage.</div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">10. <u>It gives you something to live for</u></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I spend 90% of everyday working towards my dream (the other 10% is spent sleeping and eating). People who follow their passions tend to be obsessed with them. It creates a fire within you. I can't imagine a world where I just give up and accept the life around me. I wake up with drive and ambition every single day and even in the face of adversity I never give up. You will have so much more to live for when you start doing what you know you're meant to do.</span><br /> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If you're still unsure what your dream is then have a read on my tips on <a href="https://justandmyguys.blogspot.com//search?q="><span style="color: blue;">how to figure out what to do with your life.</span></a></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I can't stress enough how important it is to follow your dreams. Make yourself proud  and when you look back on your life, you'll be able to thank yourself for going through with it and following your dream. Find the motivation and create a beautiful life for yourself. Emily x</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Pin it for later</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5gW-PwEJshgfxZ6WMUzyXZEJPTpNfN3aVu_aRQIVfzEblv8i5CUVAewi7PLcr6CrDNftgEzVShLGD_-2-JIK2mcx5CeyGpuhePOnCgGNtjb4snFFzBxXPYXSoVmAz8CPdDfXsu80hVk/s1600/10+Reasons+why+you+should+follow+your+dreams+2017.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" As a child I was told to reach for the sky and follow my dreams 10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5gW-PwEJshgfxZ6WMUzyXZEJPTpNfN3aVu_aRQIVfzEblv8i5CUVAewi7PLcr6CrDNftgEzVShLGD_-2-JIK2mcx5CeyGpuhePOnCgGNtjb4snFFzBxXPYXSoVmAz8CPdDfXsu80hVk/s1600/10+Reasons+why+you+should+follow+your+dreams+2017.png" title="10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" width="285" /></a></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> </div>

10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams

I'm a dreamer. I'm a BIG dreamer. As a child I was told to reach for the sky and follow my dreams, but as an adult I'm told to get my head out of the clouds. Well, my dreams …