I always count Mondays as a new start, whether it's to get back into a routine from a busy weekend or to start something new that I always told myself that I would, it's always a good day for me to look for inspiration and begin thinking positively. So today I thought I'll do just that and share my tips on how to stay positive and be inspired, because for some of us, happy thoughts do not always come that easily.
1. Surround yourself with things that give you aesthetic pleasure - My personal space is my room, which I've decorated with flowers, bright lights, candles, pictures of inspirational quotes and just bits and pieces that make me happy. Providing yourself with an environment where you feel relaxed, and provides you with inspiration is a sure way of making yourself feel positive automatically.
2. Read a book/blog/magazine daily. Reading everyday is such a good habit that not everyone has time for anymore with the busy lifestyles we have. But in the famous words of Dr. Suess - 'The more you read, the more things you know, the more that you learn, the more places you'll go'.
3. Download some Apps that give you inspiration, whether it's style, interior or fitness inspo -Pinterest and Instagram anyone? I follow some amazing accounts on Instagram for my daily dose of inspiration.
4. Eat healthy and begin an active lifestyle - I can't stress this enough! Unfortunately this is the one habit that I haven't been following lately, between all the junk food I've had and the lack of exercise over the last few weeks, I have been feeling sluggish, tired and overworked. But no more, I speak from experience when I say that not only do these two things make you feel amazing about yourself, but exercising everyday is such a good stress reliever, one that I have been missing deeply and that I cannot wait to get back!
5. Start a new hobby - Don't make excuses. if you want to start dancing, then do. Ever wanted to learn how to play guitar? Take a class or better yet, teach yourself. Don't keep putting off the things you told yourself you would do.
6. Pamper yourself - After all, everyone loves nail art right?
7. Do something creative - Paint, take the time to start on some DIY projects and follow through with them.
8. Take the time to count your blessings and reflect back on all the good things you have in your life at the end of each day - We always tend to think of the negatives more than the positives, but thinking about the good in your life makes a massive difference.
9. Watch entertaining Youtube videos - I love watching Youtube tutorials and just hilarious videos in general. It always makes me happy and distracts me from any negativity that I may have been feeling.
10. Surround yourself with people that love you and make you feel awesome - Life is far too short to be around people that bring you down.
Just remember that it's never too late to start doing the things that you want to do, and life is far too short to regret the chances and opportunities that you didn't take. Do what makes YOU happy, not what others say will make you happy.
Love always,
Neth
xx
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