Category: Confidence

• I have a big butt and I can not lie

  Posted at 12:25 pm by Holly, on August 26, 2018

  

  I am starting to feel less confident with my body and i think it’s because as i sit down in my wheelchair everything gets squashed by gravity pulling it down. I have always been on a rollercoaster ride with my weight, you can read it here:

  food and me – my story

  However i have spotted that i am forever grabbing the sugary options and need to really think of the goodness my body needs. I do love healthy food it’s just i am easily led when it comes to a treat.

  There’s 10 inches between my waist and my bum. My waist is 30 and my bum is 40. There’s nothing wrong with being an hourglass shape. I just think i owe it to myself to think about how I’m feeding it junk.

  I have downloaded this app known to so many of you…

  

  It says i am allowed 1240 calories a day. Which i think is plenty. I just need to even out what i am eating and make sure i am allowing a couple treats but healthier ones otherwise I’d fall off the wagon.

  Exercise is hard for me because of my health problems and mobility so going on a diet it is.

  I think I’ll start tomorrow as its the beginning of the week and whenever you are on a diet these are the famous words

  

  I will keep you up to date, probably monthly as you may get fed up of me withering on about it.

  Let me know your thoughts below.

  Posted in Confidence, food, lifestyle, Personal, Weight loss | 10 Comments | Tagged Confidence, diet, food, healthy eating, lifestyle, Personal, Weight loss

• Stand out this summer

  Posted at 5:00 pm by Holly, on August 15, 2018

  

  We are so lucky to have this lovely sunshine in the UK and we all love to visit the beach to make the most of it, and top up our tans.

  I bring you this beautiful Peacock paradise designer swimsuit by Delores Cortes which i was kindly sent to feature on my social media platforms from ukswimwear

  

  It is a top Spanish brand in swimwear and to give you my honest opinion i wouldn’t usually pick such a colourful costume. When i saw this one on the website i thought it stood out and would go really nice with my hair colour and my skin tone. I wasn’t wrong. I really like how it looks.

  

  I wanted something i could feel comfortable in as i spend most of the time in a wheelchair and this one doesn’t disappoint. It’s so very well made. As you can see it’s low at the back, i myself have a few lumps and bumps here and there but it holds you in all in the right places.

  

  Bear in mind it comes up small as it comes from Spain and is different sizing to the UK.

  I am usually a size 12 but decided to go for a 14 just to be on the safe side and it fits a treat.

  I definitely recommend having a nose on the ukswimwear website as there are swimming costumes to suit any budget. They do bikinis, kaftans and cover-ups too.

  But please remember a swimsuit isn’t just for the summer it’s for all year round.

  Posted in Confidence, fashion, Personal, review, summer | 1 Comment | Tagged fashion, inspiration, lifestyle, review, summer

• Body Beautiful

  Posted at 8:49 pm by Holly, on July 18, 2018

  

  You know the moment you can stand infront of the mirror and stare at your reflection and think hmm it’s not a bad looking body after all. That’s when you know that body confidence is starting to grow from inside you.

  I’ve found some inspiration on good old Pinterest with some quotes that will help you recognise the true body beautiful that is yours and then use them to motivate that self love in you.

  

  

  

  

  

  I can hold my hands up now and say after years of not loving my imperfect body you my darling body you’re bloody awesome. Operation scars, cellulite, stretch marks and the odd spots.

  I give you this mission to find the body beautiful within you too.

  Posted in Confidence, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, Confidence, happiness, inspiration, lifestyle, Positive thinking, reflection, self love

• All you need is positivity

  Posted at 6:32 pm by Holly, on May 18, 2018

  

  Yes i did it…

  I finally plucked up the courage to do a little video

  An introduction to who i am and what i am going to bring to the YouTube channel itself .

  As you all know i am all about positivity so i added a bit of that in the video too.

  I will be putting one video up a week at the start until i feel more comfortable.

  Feel free to subscribe over on my channel

  Have an awesome weekend one and all and I’ll see you in my next post.

  

  Posted in Confidence, lifestyle, Personal, Positive thinking, Positivity | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, Confidence, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, Positive thinking, Positivity

• If your going to do it then do it well

  Posted at 3:15 am by Holly, on April 19, 2018

  

  

  This quote speaks volumes to me and I hope it does you.

  You’ve all heard –

  • Don’t run before you learn how to walk.
  • Take one step at a time.
  • If you do something do it well

  Well they are all trying to get the same message across. That each thing you want to achieve is a goal and you just need to focus on it but don’t hurry it. You want to get there with a sense of I did it and it was worth every step along the way to reach the goal…

  You never just tick off your achievements without putting in effort so please just take it steady whatever you are aiming for in life and make sure you wear a smile and have a spring in your step while doing it.

  Happy Thursday, thanks for stopping by

  Til next time

  

  Posted in Confidence, lifestyle, Personal, Positive thinking, Quotes, Weight loss | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, goals, happiness, lifestyle, motivation, Personal

• Life with these 5 types would never be boring

  Posted at 11:55 am by Holly, on April 10, 2018

  

  I believe you need these 5 types of people in your life to have it kind of balanced and with a bit of variety.

  The Inspired

  Someone who you look up to for what they do and would love to do that for the greater good and for themselves . They make you go yes I want that. They spur you on without them actually knowing. They are admired from afar.

  The Passionate

  Someone who is really into something and puts their absolute all into making it as perfect as they can. This is done with love as well as effort because they are so passionate about it. They generally give out a real positive aura. They are just lovely people to be around.

  The Motivated

  Someone who wakes up in the morning with their goals set and their aim is high. They want to smash each and every one of their goals. Then when they are completed, a new list begins. They thrive on being kept busy and love a challenge. Motivational people are great at helping others other than just themselves.

  The Grateful

  Someone who has a big heart sees the beauty in most things and appreciates the small things as much as the big. They don’t ask for much in life, just happiness and that warm feeling from something or somebody.

  The Open Minded

  Someone that doesn’t really judge. Who has time for peoples opinions and won’t frown upon them if they are a little bit different. Who you can have a conversation with about something random and the won’t look at you like you have two heads.

  Life would never be boring, each and every one would be different and see life in different perspectives.

  I’m pretty sure if you look amongst your friends, you will find all five. If you don’t go out and look for them. Live a fruitful life.

  Thanks for stopping by

  Til next time…

  

  Posted in Confidence, creativity, Equality, Health, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom | 4 Comments | Tagged advice, inspiration, lifestyle, Personal, Positive thinking, writing

• 10 ways to practice self love

  Posted at 7:00 pm by Holly, on March 14, 2018

  

  

  We all need to look after ourselves.

    I know some of you are thinking- ‘I don’t have time for that’….oh yes you do.

  I am pretty sure you can spare 5 minutes and devote it just to you.

  Here are 10 ways you can apply a bit of self-love and it will make you feel so much better afterwards

  1. Grab a pen and some paper and write down 5 things that make you happy – then read them back and feel that smile on your face and in your heart,
  2. Listen to your favourite song, even put it on repeat if you like, sing along or dance. Enjoy how it makes you feel.
  3. Prepare your favourite meal/ snack. Have a little feast, It won’t hurt every once in a while.
  4. Light a candle, one with a scent that makes you go mmm. Get all nostalgic. Don’t forget to blow it out once you’re done.
  5. Pamper yourself by applying a face mask or painting your nails. One deserves a pampering every once in a while
  6. Read some of your favourite quotes – Make a board on Pinterest and keep adding to it. In times of need, they can be powerful.
  7. Put on an outfit that you love, or a colour that makes you feel good, or your favourite PJs.
  8. Do a quick yoga session or just sit in peace and meditate. Don’t think of anything in particular. Just be in the now.
  9. Make yourself a hot chocolate or a yummy smoothie and just enjoy.
  10. Soak in the bath or have a nice long shower and just appreciate the me time.

  There you have it.

  Hope you will take some of these and apply them in your day/week. You deserve it.

  Allow yourself relaxation and above anything else Happiness.

  Til next time

  

  Posted in Confidence, Health, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, Health, life, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, self love

• 10 Podcasts you need to listen to

  Posted at 7:49 pm by Holly, on March 6, 2018

  

  I over the last year or so have really enjoyed clicking on that purple icon, yes the one that some people think is one of the useless apps on iPhones. I think it really needs to be given more credit.

  I usually turn to it at the end of the night when I need to wind down… it’s the time when I find I am a bit more alert. Sounds silly but it wouldn’t sink in first thing I’d still be in a zombie state.

  Anyways…. I have 10 on my list – a nice round number to suggest so here goes.

  1.  IS IT JUST ME

  This is Glamours podcast which includes one Celebrity on each episode. The topics they talk about absolutely allsorts nothing is ever off limits so if you don’t have an open mind don’t click. Its usually every Tuesday and today it’s Leona Lewis.

  2.  HAPPY PLACE

  This is Fearne Cottons new podcast that only launched yesterday (5th March). She is going to be talking to familiar faces /voices in this case and find out where their happy place is and what their happiness in life. It was a double bill of Dawn French and then an episode also with Tom Daly. You won’t want to miss your Monday fix of Fearne ever again. I am a big fan of hers anyway so this is just fab.

  3 .  THIS WEEK

  I have followed Sarah for ages on Youtube and I understand her surnames Rocksdale but on here she is under Sarah Ragsdale. She’s such an upbeat and positive person and it really comes across in her podcasts.  She shares things like how to unwind after a stressful day, a fresh start and forgiveness amongst loads of other topics. She uploads her episodes on a Tuesday so go subscribe and also check out her youtube channel too.

  4.  CTRL ALT DELETE

  You probably have seen Emma’s book online if not read it well she has a podcast too. I have only just recently just subscribed to her podcast and it looks like she used to do podcasts as far back as 2016 and is starting them back up again so I can’t say when her next one will be but her latest one was the end of February so keep your eyes peeled. They are full of discussions on things like failure, comparing yourself, not following a herd as shes put it.

  5.  PUT YOURSELF FIRST

  Kat Horrocks is an online entrepreneur who empowers women and really keeps you in a positive mindset the whole time you are listening to her. I discovered her last year on youtube and when she announced in December she was doing a podcast I thought awesome so she is now in my library to catch up on as she does two podcasts one on a Monday and one on a Friday.

  6.  FROM THE HEART

  Rachael better known as Yoga girl has had her podcast a whole year and I can’t believe I haven’t come across her sooner. Her podcasts are so inciteful as she reveals her take on the topic of the week and also has a guest in aswell to talk it through with. Its such an easy listening series and she uploads on a Friday. So if you are into more personal podcasts look no further.

  7.ON YOUR JOURNEY

  Jamie Michelle started her podcast journey just over a month ago. she talks about how to have your healthiest, happiest best life and isn’t that what we all want? The length of her podcasts are about 15-20 mins so perfect if you are one of those people that don’t want to listen to an hour-long one then Jamie is your girl. Monday is when you can catch a new episode.

  8.  THE ANXIETY PODCAST

  If like me you suffer from anxiety you would have looked on the web for all possibilities of coping mechanisms or cures. Tim Collins has nearly 3 years worth of episodes on his podcast of some tips on how to cope and manage your anxiety effectively. Whatever your anxiety dilemma there is an episode to help you. Make sure on a Wednesday you listen in and have a flick back at all his other available episodes.

  9.  THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE

  This is a personal growth and lifestyle design podcast so if you are looking to improve any aspect of your life then Aileens spanking new podcast which launched this Sunday just gone will hopefully be of some help. She has a really lovely softly spoken voice and I adore her on Youtube so I will keep my fingers crossed for her success here.

  10.  THE MINDFUL KIND

  I know not everyone understands mindfulness, but listening to one of Rachael Kables episodes on The Mindful Kind which are no longer than 10mins you will soon understand the concept of it,  and how it can help you in everyday life. Her last episode was talking about mindful studying, so all you students out there may benefit from that one. Catch her episodes every Thursday.

  Thanks for reading and I hope that you will maybe listen in to one of the podcasts mentioned.

  If you have any recommendations feel free to comment below.

  Til next time…

  

  Posted in Confidence, Health, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom | 8 Comments | Tagged advice, creativity, Health, inspiration, lifestyle, music, Personal, podcast, Positivity

• Don’t be so cruel

  Posted at 7:00 pm by Holly, on February 22, 2018

  

  A message to all people who think its ok to knock someone down just because they are different.

  Read the whole thing including the quotes too

  

  You should never be frowned upon for the colour of your skin, the shape of your body or the colour of your hair.

  

  This is a beauty spot and a cute little heart

  

  But people turn their noses up or turn their backs when they see less than ‘their idea of perfection such as a birthmark or freckles on the face.

  

   and should people be hated on for who they choose to love?

  Of course not…

  

  People all over the world decide they are going to be cruel to somebody behind their computer screens

  

  When in fact it’s exactly the same as saying it to somebody face to face..

  

  It still hurts the same.

  

  No, you should never hate yourself and no one should ever make you feel like that.

  

  Do not troll in person, and don’t troll online, this is the only troll you should ever see.

  

  Please feel free to share this post to make people aware.

  Much loves and thank you for reading xx

   

  Posted in Confidence, Equality, lifestyle, love, mental health, Personal, Positive thinking | 11 Comments | Tagged advice, inspiration, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, Quotes, words of wisdom

• TO MY FOLLOWERS

  Posted at 1:22 pm by Holly, on December 19, 2017

  

  As the days pass and the new year is nearly upon us

  I wanted to ask you my followers, my loyal readers a few questions so I could work on it for the upcoming months ahead.

   

  What posts of mine do you enjoy reading the most?

  What would you like to see more of on here?

   What made you subscribe to me?

  I want to make this blog as fun and informative as I possibly can. I love to write but sometimes like in most things you have a mental block and need a little advice to get you going again.

  I would be so happy if you could leave your thoughts in the comments

  Much love as always….

   

  Posted in Confidence, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, Positivity, social media | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, inspiration, lifestyle, Personal

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