!DOCTYPE html> insert_pixel_code_here

Tag: positivity

  • 3 TIPS TO BECOMING A “HALF FULL” KINDA GAL* | QUEENBEADY

    3 TIPS TO BECOMING A “HALF FULL” KINDA GAL* | QUEENBEADY

    Processed with VSCO with hb2 preset

    Top Topshop (similar) | Jeans New Look (similar) | Shoes Miss Selfridge (similar) | Watch Larsson & Jennings | Photos by Leigh Travers

    For a long time I’ve found myself a bit of a “half empty” kinda person. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m always living on the edge of caution. Worrying about the “ifs” and the “buts” and the “oh my goodness, something terrible will happen if we do this.” To be honest, sometimes it’s pretty draining to be in my own head. That’s why this Summer I’m trying to make a habit of getting myself out of that little rut I have found myself in. I recently went to Blog At The Beach with icelolly.com and Jen Lowthrop presented a talk on “doing fun things when we work full time and releasing our inner fun.” It really opened my eyes to the kinds of possibilities that would turn me more in to the “half full” kinda gal I wanna be!

    (more…)

  • Mindfulness Monday #1 | QueenBeady

    Mindfulness Monday #1 | QueenBeady

    Brunch at Ox Club Leeds

     

    Going in to 2016 I didn’t make any New Years resolutions, instead I just said to myself “you need to get to happy & healthy” – so I pondered on how I could enhance my life, I’m slowly making slight changes to my diet again and I am looking to return to the gym (ASAP) but how on earth do I work on being happy? Now it seems such a silly question but I thought about it, I am happy. I enjoy life. But, what I think I meant to say was “appreciate being happy.” When I read Erin Louise Hunts blog post on apps to help with any goals or resolutions an app called “Mindfulness” popped out. I’ve heard a lot of people bleat on about this term & literally did not have a clue what on earth it was.

    Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

    Continue reading…