Category: Positivity

• My Evening Routine

  Posted at 8:08 pm by Holly, on April 17, 2018

  

  I remember last year doing a Morning routine for you which you can see here

  So I guess you need a night one to go with it so here’s what usually happens of an evening.

  

   

  I turn on my fairy lights, it gets me in the chilled kind of mood and when the lights aren’t so bright you are telling your eyes its time to unwind.

  

  I grab myself my favourite mug and do myself an Ovaltine light drink. Because it contains malt it’s a nice drink to have before bed and aids sleep.

  

  I get my to-do list and write on washi tape and get down all the things I want to get done the next day. Once it’s written down it’s most likely to get done.

  

  I get my skincare products and get off all my make up as I don’t fancy panda eyes in the morning or my pillow covered with foundation.  I find it therapeutic.

  

  I have been filling in my Happy Journal by Fearne Cotton since I got it at the beginning of the year. It’s really good to get your thoughts out and into the journal.

  

  

  I love nothing more than listening to love songs at bedtime they are just very soothing and help me nod off and these two stations never fail to disappoint. Sometimes I listen to a podcast or two instead which are always easy listening.

  

  My hot water bottle always comes to bed with me. I am one of those that needs to be warm to be able to get to sleep. If I can’t get to sleep you will find me nosing through Pinterest for inspiration. It’s easy to get carried away on there.

  There you have it my Evening routine. Feel free to click on the links to take you to some of my related posts.

  Til next time my beauts

  

   

   

  Posted in creativity, DIY, favourites, Health, journaling, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity | 4 Comments | Tagged DIY, inspiration, journaling, lifestyle, music, Personal, routine

• 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

• Listen to your body

  Posted at 7:06 am by Holly, on April 6, 2018

  

  Listening to your body is one of the most important things you need to do.

  In 2011 i foolishly snogged a frog and unknown to me I had contracted glandular fever from him. Nice one.

  That was in itself a horrendous time in my life…months of no energy and a year of a croaky voice. Life was boring as hell.

  Fast forward 3 years and I started having the exact same kind of symptoms and some others on top. I found that simple tasks were unbearable to do I had no strength. I couldn’t focus on anything – my memory was shocking.

  Turns out i had M.E ( otherwise known as chronic fatigue or myalgic encephalomyelitis) and it wasn’t going away. I am on the 4th year of having it. I get days where my voice has gone and I have zero energy and other days where I have heaps of energy and you can’t shut me up.

  This Sunday just gone was when a huge flare up hit me. The first in I’d say 3 months and i spent 5 days in bed doing not very much at all. All I was able to do was sleep and stare at the walls. The occasional flip though my phone but even that was exhausting.

  I listened to my body and rested it until my Fatigue levels were low that I was able to function more normal. I am still without a working voice I sound like a adolescent boy.

  My point is when you don’t feel your normal self take some time to take a breather and really take care of yourself . Who else will take care of it if you don’t.

  Thanks for stopping by

  Til next time

  

  Posted in Chronic illness, Health, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity | 4 Comments | Tagged Chronic illness, Health, lifestyle, Positive thinking

• How do you feel?

  Posted at 12:36 pm by Holly, on March 31, 2018

  

  This was just a quick exercise – to put into perspective the things that are perking me up and the things that are getting me down.

  

  I chose 4 points each not to make it too long so I could elaborate on them a bit more…

  Here are my happy points :

  • Listening to music takes away any sadness I may have had that day, it brings back memories when listening to the lyrics in a song. It’s a powerful thing.
  • My friends are the ones who no matter what and no matter where they are, whether it’s by my side or at the end of the phone, they are true friends.
  • I have quite a close relationship with my family. We are always in touch by phone, outings, little get-togethers and even Facetime. They mean the world to me.
  • I adore writing. Whether its shorthand and in a diary or a journal, a blog post or a lengthy few pages planning my next book I just love every element of it. It relaxes me. Its like therapy for the mind and soul.

  Here are my not so happy points :

  • Having a few illnesses will always get me down as it stops me from living a ‘normal’ life and is always at the forefront of my mind every day. If it’s not one thing it’s the other. Its just the way life is and I need to adapt to it.
  • My Dad – my hero. He has really bad Vascular Dementia at the age of 71. He had encephalitis at 64 (inflammation of the brain) which brought on the Dementia early. Its been 9 months since I last saw him and I hope a little bit of his memory still remembers his favourite girl.
  • Whether its the 6 ‘o’ clock news on TV or the hourly news on the radio, it’s always sad, bad news. It gets me down seeing all the pain in the world and suffering. I know its life but wouldn’t it be lovely to have a whole half hour of great news to make you smile.
  • I don’t think I am on my own here with being miserable about our English weather. The rain and snow can sod off now, we want to look forward to brighter warmer days and not be wrapped up for winter when it’s nearly April.

  Well there you go that is my happy/sad table and it felt better getting it out, and seeing that even though there are some things that make me frown there are things that equally make me smile too.

  Why not give it a go yourself. It’s good to be reflective.

  Til next time…

  

  Posted in creativity, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, writing | 0 Comments | Tagged inspiration, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, reflection, words of wisdom, writing

• Dream it, Wish it, Do it

  Posted at 4:09 pm by Holly, on March 29, 2018

  

  I bet there are things in life that you think if only… like a dream/wish you had and you wish it would come true.

  Do you ever just have it as a thought and do nothing with it or do you yearn over it and put every effort into making it a reality?

  My advice is this:

  You were given this life so go live it, whatever your heart desires, whatever you dream of is NEVER out of reach. If you can’t stop thinking about it then its meant to be in your life so go for it. Grab it with both hands and if you fall upon the way get back up and carry on chasing that dream and make it happen.

  There was once a little girl, who would sit in the hairdressers while her mum had her hair done with a pad in hand – writing her little heart out. Back then she wished she could write a book one day, one that someone would actually buy.

  That little girl was me.

  I did achieve my dream – I published a book last year and to tick off one of my accomplishments feels magical.

  So don’t give up on your dreams, and when you make a wish blowing out the candles on your Birthday cake don’t just leave it be, if it doesn’t happen when you want it to then you know what you got to do.

  

  Click here if you’d wish to read my book… it would mean a lot to me.

  Right, I’m off for my chippy tea.

  Laters my dreamers

  

  Posted in lifestyle, Personal, Positive thinking, Positivity, words of wisdom | 3 Comments | Tagged advice, inspiration, life, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, writing

• March – Currently Loving

  Posted at 12:40 pm by Holly, on March 27, 2018

  

  I actually can’t get over that its the end of March….this year is going so damn fast. You know this is one of my favourite types of posts to write – reflecting on the joyful things from the 3rd month.

    – So lets jump on in –

  

  BE MY BABY EU DE PARUM

  I only bought this on Friday but I already have fallen in love with it. Primark are smashing it with their fragrances. This was £8 for 100ml – such a summery/ romantic scent. Definitely a must for an everyday perfume. I think I am going to have to get an atomiser so i can have some in my bag as the bottle is rather large.

  BURLESQUE SOUNDTRACK

  This is a beaut of an album. Burlesque is one film I could watch time and time again, wishing I could dance like that. Cher and Christina are fab in it. The songs have quite a sensual beat. Different…but I like different. My favourite song has to be… The beautiful people.

  

  FEARNE COTTON

  I have mentioned Fearne on my blog a few times of late…only because I think she is an awesome human being. I love her outlook on a calm/reflective life. She has a pretty cool podcast out ‘Happy Place’ that never disappoints as she delves into the lives of some well-loved celebs. I follow her on Instagram too. Her stories on there are so relatable and that’s why I think I like her.

  

  This is new to me was never partial to a sausage (stop laughing) only a vegetarian one but for the last few times we have been out for a meal I have opted for a nice Cumberland one or two. Pair them with egg and chips and a dollop of mayo and it’s a real yummy dish. A bit unhealthy but everyone deserves a treat.

  

  SAMSUNG GALAXY S8

  I had been having some issues with my iPhone 6s for a while with the battery needing to be charged 3/4 times a day. I just had enough and found out how much was owing on my contract. It wasn’t a great deal so I upgraded to a Samsung and waved bye-bye to Apple. However, he is now more of a camera/iPod than a phone. The Samsung S8 is really fantastic I love the ease of it and the extras you can do on there and not on the iPhone. I obviously had to get it in pink cos that’s my colour.

  

  QUOTE OF THE MONTH

  This is such a simple quote but has a big meaning. I think that ordinary is boring and if you have something different to you than anyone else that’s what makes you extraordinary.

  I hope you all have had a good March

  Thanks for stopping by, til Next time…

  

  Posted in Beauty, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, Quotes, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged favourites, food, inspiration, life, lifestyle, music, Personal, Quotes

• Don’t be afraid of change

  Posted at 11:59 pm by Holly, on March 24, 2018

  

  I know I tell you don’t change for anyone… I still stand by that.

  Today I want to talk about making a change for you, and not being afraid of it.

  

  You need to have those special people around you. The ones that would be there for you in a drop of a hat and you vice versa. Not the ones that you’re just wishing had spare time for you.

  

  Comparing yourself to others is the worst thing that you can do. You need to remember you were born this way and ain’t nobody gonna make you a sheep. Start loving wonderful you and love every tiny bit of your life.

  

  You may not be where you want to be. The thing to do is to change the way you think and the way of life you live now and if you aren’t living a happy and fulfilling life then you need to get a plan of action going.

  

  It’s always better to think of all the positive things happening in your life than the ones that are trying to get you down. Focus on the good and forget the bad..or tackle your problem head on to make a negative a positive.

  Remember positive people lead positive lives.

  Thanks for reading

  Until next time…

  

  Posted in lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, Quotes | 13 Comments | Tagged advice, change, creative, lifestyle, Personal, Quotes, self love

• Being a blogger -Q and A

  Posted at 12:44 pm by Holly, on March 17, 2018

  

  It’s a blustery Saturday morning I thought let’s do a quick Q and A.

  So I have just come up with 10 questions about blogging –

  please feel free to copy and paste it on your blog

  Here goes……

  1. What is the meaning behind your blog name: My name is Holly and my nickname growing up was Holzie so I kind of wanted to include it and the loves part is because everything I do is from the heart
  2. What made you want to start blogging: I have always had a passion for writing since I could put pen to paper. I love how blogging can give you an outlet to talk about a range of subjects that all can relate to.
  3. What 3 apps do you use everytime you blog: I use Canva for my featured image, I use Moldiv for photo editing and OneNote for planning and note-taking.
  4. What posts do you enjoy writing the most: I love writing personal posts that are close to my heart. I think its great that there’s an outlet to do it – amen to WordPress.
  5. Where do you look for blogging inspiration: I have a few boards on Pinterest give me some inspiration. I look in magazines, watch documentaries, and when I am out and about. It’s surprising where inspiration will spring from.
  6. What are your pet peeves about blogging: I really hate the competitiveness of it, I think it would take the fun out it for me. The follow to unfollow on Instagram and Twitter. Like whats the point?
  7. What would be your dream whilst blogging: I would love for someone to read one of my blog posts and for it to have a huge impact on their life that they change it around for the better.
  8. Where do you go to write your blog posts: If I am able to get to my office then there. Generally, it’s on my bed late at night when an idea springs into my head and I get the laptop out quick.
  9. Who do you look up to in the blogging community: I look up to the brave ones who speak up about things that they needed the courage to write. It warms my soul.
  10. What is some advice you would give to a newbie blogger: Be yourself, write from within and be confident. You will help at least one person with your words so get writing.

  Thanks for reading….

  Much love and I’ll see you in my next post xxx

  

  Posted in blog, creativity, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom, writing | 6 Comments | Tagged advice, blogging, inspiration, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, writing

• Fabulous Friday

  Posted at 2:29 pm by Holly, on March 9, 2018

  

  I wouldn’t have said it was Fabulous Friday at the start of the day which was 6am which was NOT my choice of time to be awake. Why do I have those dreams that just wake you up abruptly and then can’t get back to sleep – it happens to me on a regular basis. I was in a hump because I hadn’t had sufficient sleep so off I went to grab my cornflakes and from there its been quite good and we are just after midday. I think there was some happiness in the sugar.

  

  If you know me you know I love my music. I haven’t had a peak on the discover weekly playlist on Spotify I totally forgot it was on there so when I clicked on it I thought lets rack it up on my Bluetooth speaker. I love pretty much every song and its got me singing.

  I also received a call this morning, to the news I have been waiting for. I am going to be able to go back upstairs as we are having a stairlift put in. Its been a long time coming and I am so grateful to my friend for lending me her single bed that I have been sleeping on in the living room since the end of August. You can imagine I am soooo happy it’s like all my Christmases have come at once. I am currently thinking how to make it feel homely so I’m on Pinterest for inspo then it’s making a long list of what to buy.

  

  Me and my mum are going to look after my niece Daisy tonight. She is at that age where she can’t hold a conversation but she is very knowing and very funny. She makes me smile so much as all my nieces and nephews do. Being an auntie is one of the best things in the world, plus you get to give them back. Looking forward to a fun-filled Friday night.

  Best go our lift will be here shortly

  Thanks for reading

  Until next time…

  

  Posted in lifestyle, love, Personal, Positivity, writing | 3 Comments | Tagged friday, happiness, life, lifestyle, music, Personal

• Positivity for all the bloggers out there

  Posted at 12:13 am by Holly, on March 8, 2018

  

  Here’s a short video from me to you at just gone midnight.

  Lots of love and here’s to a Happy Thursday ❤️
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