The Mindful Corner ♥

Hey everyone, Welcome back! I got this quick post for you today about 5 thoughts you can remind yourself to make your day extra happy & extra positive.  They say : Inspiration doesn't last forever that's why it's recommended to get inspired everyday . So I hope these quotes help you feel better about your day :)  ✩ Don't lose faith, have hope. Life is so unpredictable that we tend to focus on the bad things about life than the good. We tend to remember the bad more than the good when really, we're forgetting how amazing those happy moments are to us. So when you're in your lowest moment , don't forget to have faith. Have faith that it will get better & you'll be happier. It may be tough now, but that won't last forever.  So just go out there, chase after your heart's content & do things that make you happy. Distract yourself with happiness instead of trying to push the problem aside. -------------------...

Hey everyone, Welcome back! So as some of you may know, I've moved. Life has been a bit crazy this year & things have changed so much & for the better too which I'm super grateful & glad every step of the way.  I was living in a smaller city, on an island actually before this & I've noticed a lot of difference since then and now. Because of that, I'd like to dedicate this post to the changes that has occurred in my life & the changes to it since. Living in a bigger city firstly means, more people. It means, more things to do, more social life involved. There are good and bad in living in a bigger city but let's begin with the good as always ;)  The Good Things About City Living 1.) Variety With variety comes things to do, comes changes & less feeling 'stuck' doing the same thing over and over again. One of the biggest thing that bugged me is, what happens after you've explored the attractions , what ha...

Hey everyone, Welcome back! Hope your day has been going great so far. I figured let's write a positive happy post today! When life gets you down, come up with more ways to forget about it!  The last thing I would ever do is to sit around & let for it to past. Nothing gets me going more than doing something that I love or something that benefits me.  Here's 5 ways to enrich your life 1.)   Detox retreat/yoga retreat Take a spa day or a nice holiday retreat to mentally & physically detox your body from your everyday routine. Not only is it good for you to getaway but sometimes we need to slow down and restructure our life to live in the moment. 2.) D igital detox If you can't go away to some place, why not try digital detox. We spend so much time with our devices almost every minute of everyday that we become dependent on it but when really, there is another whole world out there of things to do without your technology. Time to get lost...

Hey everyone, Welcome back. Haven't really written much about relationships in a while, that's because I've been trying to figure out how to make my relationships better. Mine tends to run into arguements every now and then and most of the time I realized, it's because of me. I'm the cause of it by wanting to have some space to myself whereas not everyone understands how important having space to oneself is about & some may take it offensively.  So here's this post to explain if you're in a similar situation as me, why having space in a relationship is important to the both of you. First off , here's a question: IS IT NORMAL?  Yes , it's perfectly normal to want to have some space to yourself when you're with someone. No it's not because you don't like them or you have an issue BEING with them. It's because you need your 'me time' and that's normal.  So how to deal with having your own ...

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...