Reflection on New Year's Resolutions...

Hey there,

Halfway through the year already with only 20 more Fridays until Christmas - how time flies! I couldn't think of a better time to write yet another blog post than on my lunch break with the summer sun streaming through my office windows! 

My New Year's Resolutions

Since we are flying through 2015, I thought I'd take the time to sit back and reflect upon some promises I made to myself all the way back in January. Usually I avoid making resolutions - I hate sticking to guidelines and following rules, but this year was something different. I was determined to start my adulthood in a positive frame of mind!

Believe in Myself More

2015 was the start of a whole 'new me.' I know it's all very cliche, but I was determined this would be the year of positivity and change!The best possible advice I could honestly give anyone suffering with self-esteem issues is to surround yourself with people who make you happy. Since leaving education and busying myself at work, I've transformed into a whole new woman!

Panic Attacks
Panic attacks have always been an issue for me - no amount of explaining could ever picture how difficult it is to live with anxious episodes and panic attacks! Never knowing when they might happen or what may trigger them is a huge worry for me, but I am slowly and gradually learning to deal with them and am proud of how far I've come - onwards and upwards!

Appreciate those Special to Me
It takes a lot to realise just how precious your social life is - they may not be blood related but your friends are the family you choose! Spending time with positive people will make a huge difference and recently, I've become a part of a new circle of friends. Although we may have our petty arguments, we are an extremely supportive bunch and I treasure their company dearly!

Read More

Growing up, reading was my absolutely favourite pastime - I'd always have my head deep in a book. Since commuting to work, I've picked up this hobby again and am gradually becoming an avid bookworm. I mean, what better way to pass the time commuting backwards and forwards to work! Look out for some book reviews on my little slice of the Internet - coming soon to a blog near you...

Smile More

Simple, yet effective - a smile can go a long way! I've never been confident in showing off my smile, but now I can't resist taking a selfie everywhere I go. You'll never catch me without a big grin on my face!

How are you coping this year with your New Year's resolutions?

Bye for now! Xxx

Blog Goals for 2015

Hey there!

If you're a regular reader of my little slice of the Internet, you may have noticed that recently I've been making a huge effort writing content for my blog - I've even managed to upload at least one post every day since Monday, meaning that I spend an awful lot of time on the Internet. I've never frowned upon unplugging yourself away from the WWW, but over the Christmas holidays, I felt like something was missing. It just didn't seem natural to be seated round the dinner table, socialising and playing charades, without once checking my emails or drafting a new blog post - I started having withdrawal symptoms!

The WWW has become such a significant part of my life now that I've found myself creating separate new year's resolutions that I wish to achieve with my blog. Whilst I'm not the most organised of bloggers, I do believe setting some time to plan ahead will help to achieve certain goals and of course, I just have to share them with you!

What I Wish To Do Online In 2015

Engage more: It's important to communicate with fellow bloggers online whether that be writing comments or participating in blogger chats via Twitter. In the past year through my little slice of the Internet, I've met some wonderful girls, who I consider now to be great friends! My aim this year is to make time to participate in as many blogger chats on Twitter  as possible. I think it will really help to maintain the traffic on my blog and gain new followers.

Start writing book reviews: Ever since a young age, I have always been an avid bookworm! Reading is something I'm extremely passionate about, but recently I've had trouble finding the time to relax with a good book. One of my new year's resolutions this year is to embrace my passion for reading and I'm excited to share my progress online with recommendations and a list of my favourites.

Grow my blog as much as possible: This time last year, my little slice of the Internet was open to just a few nosy people - mainly my close friends and family. As I grew to love my blog, I started publicising it and sharing it around on my social media accounts. I aim to grow my followers as much as possible during the year. I believe if I follow my first 2 goals, it will really help to widen my audience and boost traffic.

Stay tuned for a huge turn around this year - I know I'm excited!

Bye for now! Xxx