8 Tips To A Feel Good New You!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! 

So its that time of year again to dust off the yoga mat and throw out the chocolate! Now not everyone has a new years resolution or if they're anything like me make one but only ever stick to it for about a week max! So this year I've decided to just focus on loving life! Doing things that make me incredibly happy and better myself.

Heres a few things that you can follow to get a new feel good you!

1.The S Word

Its as simple as that really crack a smile people! spread the happiness and it will come back around to you. For all you know you can brighten someones day! I work in retail and when I'm having a really bad day all it could take is a lovely happy customer to make me feel good about myself again!

2.Book A Holiday

Having something to look forward to makes work life so much better don't you agree?... planning your next adventure gets the excited juices flowing and allowed you to explore places you've never been before! whether its sipping cocktails on a roof top bar on a city break or sunning yourself on a beach in barbados its an all round winner.

3.Learn Something New

Now this is something that we all roll our eyes at and normally skip but I'm telling you its actually so much fun. Im not talking get your algebra books out and head back to school I'm talking the fun stuff. Theres endless lists of things you could do from learning a language, salsa dancing, to ski, or simply take a gym class.

4.Eat Clean

I don't mean rule out all carbs and eat nothing but leaves for the whole year. But eating clean for a few weeks can have nothing but a positive affect on both yourself and your lifestyle. As hard as it is to put down the crisps and pick up an apple i have to be honest when i do eat clean my skin is clearer, i feel more awake and ridiculously i feel happier.... (which is strange because id be happier eating cake!)

5.Make An Effort

Now don't get me wrong no one loves a onesie and messy hair more than me but i have to say i feel so much sassier when i make an effort. Try a new hairstyle or get your make up on point whatever makes you feel like a female boss. Now this isn't to say that you have to doll yourself up to look fab! Most lucky girls out there look amazing with no effort and for that i am eternally jealous!! However you must all have that feeling when you piece together a killer outfit and know that anything you do that day will be 100!

6.Date Night

With our busy lives and schedules full of first world princess problems we tend to loose touch from friends,family and baes. But lets be honest us brits spend on average 8 hours and 41 minutes sat scrolling on our phones. Now correct me if I'm wrong but I'm sure we could all spare an hour or so to see our besties or meet our man for lunch! So if your reading this and feeling guilty pick up your phone and text someone you haven't spoken to for a while and know you really should! .... It takes 5 mins to say hello. 

7.That Thing

I realise that is probably the whole point of a new years resolution but i still think its a valid point... 

Get on to finally doing that thing you've always wanted/needed to do. For example it might be that you always wanted to upcycle an old chest of draws that are sitting sadly in your garage. Or maybe go to a roller disco.... really and honestly it could be anything that your heart desires! For me its actually rather boring but i NEEEED to organise my room. Its an absolute tip and quite frankly its about time i became more organised.

8.Live In The Moment

This is the big finale and for me my number one go to happiness tip! I struggle a lot with the thought of the future and the horrible prospects of not being on this planet for eternity, and by following this simple tip i am now actually able to be as happy as i like!

 Think like a child... they don't worry about what they're going to have for dinner tomorrow or what the next day at work has in store for them... Granted they don't have any responsibilities what so ever but we can still take a leaf or two out of their book! Think for right now focus on this very second and live it to the full, do what you want this very moment...... to an extent! 

Now i am by no means a life coach and most of these are probably a bunch of rubbish! But  personally they've helped me! So why not try a few, Id love to know if any of my tips have helped any of you or if you've got any ideas for me to try out myself then please leave them in the comments box below.

Love to you all this fabulous 2016!!

P.S. Its my birthday in 3 days!!!!!! (the big 20)

A.//x

Gdads Birthday!!

So my lovelies its that time again! When the family all come together to celebrate another Birthday, and this time it was indeed my amazing grandad... or Gdad as we call him! I don't know what it is about birthdays in our family but it just doesn't seem right if we don't all get together and scare a restaurant into the huge challenges that come along with each Watling, Davey celebration! 

Finding a table big enough to fit 12 people, dealing with the loud roars of laughter when that one person cracks the best jokes, catering for the young ones... and the fussy one! The list could go on! 

Usually its Gdad who hosts most family shindigs rushing around having to cater for all of us and our hundreds of needs so its nice to have times where he can too enjoy the chilled side of going out! (especially when its his birthday) No washing up, no stress and all of us together.

Either way i think its safe to say that once again it was a more than successful get together! I don't know if its just my family but theres something so normal about all 12 of us huddled round a huge table shouting from end to end, Asking if I've eaten all my chicken, seeing my little cousin cracking up because he's just called my mum jean from Eastenders, the absolute stress when trying to decide on what to order or when the iPad dies half way through!  Call me biased but i don't think i know another family who's as close as we all are with just as much banter as we have! 

A.//x 

My Guide To Happiness

Hey Hunnies!

So recently I've been feeling on top of the world and lets be honest I'm not usually that way! 

When things are going wrong in my life or I'm feeling down these are the steps i take and tips i follow to ensuring happiness! Just as a little disclaimer i am in no way a life coach or have any professional knowledge what so ever its literally just little things I've come up with over time!

1. Positive people ~Theres nothing worse than a negative nelly, and if day in and day out your surrounding yourself with these people then your bound to bring yourself down. Happiness is contagious, think about that friend that you love spending time with... why is that? Is it because they're dwelling on bad situations or always down??... no? Exactly! 
2. Be an earlybird ~Waking up earlier will not only give you a longer day but you'll also achieve more and feel successful! You'll be surprised how much more you can get done with an extra hour under your belt and that can only leave you feeling great with the satisfaction of a productive day! ...Even if it is just and extra chapter of a book, or surfing the internet!
3. Do something that makes you happy everyday ~ Whether its curling up on the sofa with a cup of tea and your fave book, having a bubble bath, or a night out with the girls positive things make for a positive person!
4. Be creative ~ Find a hobby and get those creative juices flowing! Draw a picture, have a little dance, bake some cakes, or read a book. You'll be keeping yourself busy, leaving no time to think negative thoughts and who knows you might be more creative than you thought!
5. Compliment someone ~ Its not surprising how good it feels to be nice to someone and who knows a budding friendship can but exactly what you needed to cheer you up. So try it! Give someone a compliment, Buy your mum a bunch of flowers, or just show an interest in your main mans day, whether thats your boyfriend, dad or your granddad.
6. Try it out ~ Try something new! You might find you have a secret talent, or a hidden love for something new. It'll help you stay confident and gives you heaps of that feel good factor.
7. Acceptance ~ Be happy with who you are or the things you have. Its good to want to achieve more but don't knock yourself down because someone else is skinnier or richer? No body is perfect but a little too often we compare and change our insides to other peoples outsides. At the end of the day you can't love anyone else if you don't love yourself! 
8. Pamper Yourself ~ Take care of your body! Eating right foods, exercising regularly and simply taking care of yourself can really help you too feel better not just on the inside but also on the outside! you'll notice a huge difference like waking up earlier, feeling happier, and physical differences as well like weight loss and clearer skin.

I hope this has helped atleast one of you to stay happy or if not then i hope you enjoyed reading! Please comment below letting me know if this was any help to you! id love to know what you all think,x

A.//x