The Mindful Corner ♥

Hey everyone, Welcome back.  Life hits us with all sorts of random events - sometimes it's good and sometimes it's bad but nevertheless as much as we want to either preserve or fast forward a particular moment, nothing lasts forever. Life moves on.  Whether it's a bad day or a disastrous day, don't hold yourself down - it's just a bad day, not a bad life.  Yes disagreements, arguments, people leaving your life, heartbreak moments - these events will leave you feeling nothing but hurtful pain & an emotionally draining mental state of mind but in these moments, it's always important to fight to see the positives in them.  Because no matter how bad life can be, it'll pass. One day you'll look back & you'll see how it has changed you for the better. Know that, life is like a book - every phase is like a chapter . Every chapter has an aim , has a mini-plot that may seem little but plays an effective role when you consider your...

Helloo, Welcome back! I've got my favourite winter shades of lipsticks that I find myself constantly reaching for. If you can see a pattern emerging here, it's that I prefer more natural/autumnal shades of lipsticks during a time like this.  So here's my five favourite shade range & lipsticks .  Let's begin with the lightest shade.  NUDE The lipstick I'm wearing is  Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Shine : Nudist The formula is just brilliant , really moisturizing , it doesn't flake on your lips & it keeps it soft too. However, the shade : sometimes, can make me look a bit washed out but if you're looking for a nude, this shade is perfect for an everyday nude natural shade. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The next shade:  BRICK NUDE I'm wearing  Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Lip : Serenity   This formula i...

Heyy everyone, Welcome back! Let's talk about being independent today, many people nowadays grow up thinking it's a bad thing when to be honest- we need to learn how to be & love ourselves first before we are able to love someone new. So unless you master independence, your relationships aren't fully fulfilled because some part of it will be relied on them providing comfort & reassurance which ie in return makes you emotionally dependent on them.  So with that brief intro, let's get right onto the Independent Checklist .  The moral behind being 'independent' is to be able to stand on your own & to love yourself doing so. It involves confidence, self esteem, self worth and building all that up first before allowing yourself to accept other people into your life. The reason for that being is that, when we bring someone new into our lives and we aren't exactly confident in ourself yet, it may lead to many more problems ari...

Hey everyone, Welcome back! I figured it's time to update you all on my adventure on the Isle of Wight. Have you been there? If you haven't , well - it's part of England & it's located an hour away from Southampton through a ferry across the channel.  It's an island that has beautiful beaches as well as the balance of wonderful countryside , with a population of 140,000 people.  Tbh, it's a wonderful place to visit on holiday - the island thrives on tourist each year especially during the summer months. So if you're nearby, definitely check it out.  Here are some my of tips & tricks for getting around the island & best places to see :)  Travelling there : Southampton [ Red Funnel Car Ferry (45 mins) / Red Jet High Speed Service (25 mins) ] Portsmouth [ Car Ferry (45 mins) / Hovercraft (10 mins) ] -----------------------------------------------------------------------  x Places I'd recommend checking out: Ry...

Hi everyone, Welcome back! Hope you're doing well. Today's post is written based on meeting new people , how to deal with their emotional baggage & how it should affect your life.  Based on my personal experience, everybody I've met comes with both good & bad traits. I've learnt to accept that life isn't perfect & tbh, I then learn to appreciate their imperfections even more & it gave me a new perspective of respecting that individual.  So yeah, there's nothing wrong with having 'problems' , there's nothing wrong with not being 'perfect'. In fact, it makes you even more beautiful when you meet someone who actually is comfortable & confident about the way they are , despite of their insecurities. However, there is a limit to everything. Moderation is key so if someone sounds 'too good' or 'too bad' - that should be a warning sign to look deeper and figure out what is going on. On top o...

Hey everyone, Welcome back! If you haven't checked out my  beauty favourites of 2016 , check it out - I decided to write about my skin care favourites too this year particularly because I spoiled myself a lot this year when I had to move to a new city - to new routines and etc. With that, let's get straight into my skin care favourites of the year. There isn't as much compared to beauty when it comes to skin care but I've been trying to use less but more of what my skin needs kind of products. I've got a mixture of body , hands & face care products to share with you.  These products are the ones that has really affected my skin for the better so let's get cracking down the list of what I've thought of them . Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Cream :  Never have been a user of much hand cream on a normal daily routine, I have to remind myself to use it but ever since my friend recommended me this brand - not only do I love the sm...

Hey everyone, Welcome back! Let's recap this year's beauty favourites with my own personal ones. I'm so excited to share this with you . There's so much to recap this year's favourite products so let's get right onto it  : )  The beauty products I love this year ranges from foundation to lip gloss. A bunch of variety of products which I've tried out & been loving since.  As you can see from the picture above, I've listed all the products I've been loving throughout the whole year, let's go more into detail why I love them so much. NYX Butter Gloss : They're reasonable, formulation adheres to your lips without being too tacky ,smells like candy & they come in all different types of shade.  Gosh Lip Oil : These are one of the hidden gems I found in the drug store. Lip oils became a big thing in the year 2016 & I stumble upon this brand's while I was at Superdrug & tried it out. Loved it eve...

Hey everyone, Welcome back!  Ever had that feeling of doing the same thing all over again & again & again until you feel overwhelmed, tired & tbh - can't be bothered . We've all been there , we've had those day & you know what.. it's perfectly normal. There's too many things going on on ONE day and sometimes, we only attend to those matters that's urgently required by today & leave the rest for tomorrow & long term results of this habit is that, for those things we ignore/procrastinate to fix - it leaves us feeling drained, demotivated & exhausted.  So here are some ways I've personally tried that helped me when I was in that situation. ( PS : May take time & discipline for it to work ) 1.) Change your routine If you're like me who finds a routine very satisfying upon completing it everyday, make sure you change it up every so often. Start with small changes. It gives you variety & it makes you...

Hey everyone, It's time for another :  The month of November, I've been focusing a lot on my skin care rather than trying out different make up styles. With the dry weather & seasons changing, my skin is adapting to the changes as well. So to me personally, it's about having moisturized glowy healthy skin this winter.  If you're still interested, keep on reading. .. In my routine, I've got a morning routine along with a night routine and some products I only use it at night and some only during the day. If you don't already know my skin type , well .. it's Acne prone combination  skin  With that, let's get right onto it. All above are the main skin care products I'm currently using.  Let's begin with the eyes :  Left to Right:  Hylamide SubQ Eyes Advance Serum  &  Origins Ginzing Eye Bright Eye Cream Review :  ◊ Hyalamide : Been using it for the whole month, it's meant to reduce puff...

Hey everyone, Welcome back! Sorry if it's a bit late, but I finally got around to doing this post up for you. If you haven't been to San Francisco, my oh my - it's a city that will make you feel so alive. I was blown away - that's how epic my trip was to San Francisco . Loveee to go back someday . I went there with my family earlier this summer & we had tons of fun exploring the city while soaking in the brilliant hot summer weather there.  We went there for a week & here are some of the iconic places we visited. Chinatown  Union Square Taking in the sights of the city & the hills in SF. Pier 39  Twin Peaks Golden Gate Bridge Aquatic Cove , San Francisco Maritime National  Historical Park. These are some of the beautiful places I visited. Not only is the city filled with fit people, like you see people jogging or getting to a gym or post workout on the streets, like no kidding - I see so mu...