Dealing With a Breakup

Do you ever get that feeling that everything is perfect and nothing can stop you? Well, that's how I felt until I found out the most heart-crushing news. The perfect guy, made me laugh, made me feel so comfortable and I gave him all of my trust just for him to throw it back in my face. Thoughts that cross my mind:

• Should I have been more demanding?
• Was I too trusting?
• Did I let him see his friends too much?
• Should I have made even more effort?

And that's just a few that circle around my mind daily. After a while, I realise that I gave everything and nothing was my fault. Shit happens, life goes on. Time to pick myself up and focus on me, myself and I.

7 Signs That You Should Practise Self Care

Self care is something that many people take for granted. Previously even I have thought it was unnecessary, however as I'm working my way well into my twenties, I realise that self care should be a staple in every person's life. What is self care? Self care is doing something that will make you happy - whether that's cooking, exercising, painting, writing or mountain climbing! Taking the time to make sure you have a fun and happy life will result in you feeling more energetic, more social and more confident. So, what are the warning signs that you should start practising self care?

Five Things That Made Me Happy This Week / 1

I stumbled upon this blogpost yesterday and it really made me think about my week, what I enjoyed and what I was grateful for. Gratitude journalling is something I have always been interested in but sitting down to write them in a notebook seems so concrete to me and I don't feel the need to do it and have it there physically on paper. On a blogpost, it seems more realistic for me as I will post this (hopefully) every Sunday to reflect back on my week mindfully. I've started a mindfulness journey and yes I know that sounds like who do I think I am? But it has really helped me to destress and start thinking positively again. I have been listening to a really good podcast as well which I will make a separate post on soon. Basically I would recommend everyone to practice mindfulness as it just improves your way of thinking. Here are my top five things that made me happy this week:

Boots Botanics Hydrating Day Cream Review

I have not posted a skincare review in so long but this needs to be shared with you all ASAP. The last year or so I have personally chose to use organic products or anything form The BodyShop. I wanted to take my skincare routine back to basics and just start over. I was using way too many acne products and my skin wasn't even that oily in reality, so I was just drying my skin out over and over again. I know my skin well now, it's taken me a long time but I know what products I need to maintain healthy skin and a creamy moisturiser is the way forward. The Boots Botanics Hydrating Day Cream works so well and does what it says on the tub.