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Why you should not set up a blog

November 23, 2020 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

I see many new blogs popping up this year. This is good and it is not surprising to see many people setting up blogs with the whole lockdown and spending more time indoors. Setting up this blog is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. It gave me a creative outlet and it became a good source of income, which gave me the courage to leave my boring customer service role.

There are so many reasons why you should set up a blog. I have been running Fashion and Style Police for over 8 years now and I can tell you how amazing it is to have my own creative space on the internet. It allows me to work and study from home while juggling the kids. But this post won’t be telling you why you should set up a blog, it will be helping you see why you should not set up a blog.

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Here are some reasons why you should not even dream of having a blog –

You don’t like writing

If writing is not your thing, you should not set up a blog. If you stringing sentences together, maybe you should look into other creative outlets like Instagram or YouTube. Blogging means writing. You have to be able to write and you have to enjoy writing. If it feels like a chore, please do not set up a blog. You will fail. Going to different blogs and stealing content is not acceptable. I am sick and tired of reporting blogs for copyright theft. It is exhausting. Please respect copyright and write your own posts or don’t set up a blog.

You don’t have the time

Writing takes time. If real life is really busy and you don’t have the time to dedicate to really running your blog, it may not be a good idea to have one. Running a blog takes time and energy. You will need a few hours every week to update your blog. If you don’t have the time to do this, wait until you do.

You have nothing to write about

You may love writing and be good at it. The time to write may also be available but it is best to decide on what content you would like on your blog before you venture into blogging. It is usually easy for many new bloggers to decide on what they want their blog to be about but for some, it may not be as easy. If you can’t think of what to write, wait until you can before you set up a blog.

You are in it for the money

If you are setting up a blog just to make money, you may be in for a huge surprise. It takes time to grow your blog to the point where brands are interested in paying you to advertise their goods and services. If you are in it for just the money, you will give up after a few months. Blogging is not a get rich scheme at all.

Have a great week everyone 😘

 

 

How to support someone with mental health issues

November 30, 2019 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 7 Comments

*Collaborative post.

Mental health talk is so trendy these days, it makes me wonder if people even take it seriously. Or just talk about it to feel like part of the cool kids club. Many people are still struggling with mental health issues and have no one they can talk to. This is shocking considering how mental health is so hot a topic at the moment. But then again, I can see how difficult it can be to help someone having mental health issues. Many of us are truly helpless and have no idea how to reach someone who is already in a dark mental state.

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How to support someone with mental health issues

Here are some ways you could help someone dealing with mental health issues –

Speak with them

The first thing to do is to let the person know you are available as a listening ear with no judgement. We all need someone to share our thoughts, hopes, and feelings with. This is even more important when you are struggling with mental health problems. So being available for a chat would be one way to help.

Don’t judge

Many people rather suffer in silence than be judged by others. This is one of the main reasons why mental health sufferers don’t speak to anyone about their issues. You need to remember to listen without any judgement in other to support someone with mental health issues.

Many judge themselves and others for various reasons like playing casino no deposit bonus games for example, but there should be no reason to judge.

Get them to get help

If you can convince a mental health sufferer to speak with a doctor and get some professional advice, you may have just saved a life. Encouraging whoever is suffering to get help is the best thing you can do. It pays to stay calm and be patient as this will help more than you being pushy and anxious.

Help in other ways

Apart from all the ways listed above, you can also help with general day-to-day activities for this person. So helping with childcare, school runs, cleaning, food shopping, company, and so on will help massively. Many people struggling with depression and anxiety may struggle with day-to-day living, so helping when you can help take the strain off them, and allow them to focus on getting better.

Look after yourself

While looking out for others, make sure you look after your own well-being as well. It is easy to neglect our mental health while dealing with others, so make sure to check in with yourself every now and again, to ensure you are doing great. You can look into taking supplements from somewhere like Blessed CBD to help improve your general well-being. CBD supplements come in the form of oils, capsules, gummies, and creams, among other forms, so you are sure to find something that suits you if this is something you are interested in.

Shopping Black Friday Sales?

November 27, 2019 By in Beauty, Fashion, Kids Section Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 5 Comments

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Black Friday is around the corner and every shopaholic is talking about it. I am being bombarded with emails from all sorts of brands I can’t even remember subscribing to, and it makes me wonder why there is so much noise about Black Friday Sales in the UK all of a sudden. Looking back. we never really had Black Friday sales like we have them now. But it is a good thing. The sales allow me wrap up any on Christmas gifts and some of the items on sales are really good. I think the key to getting the Black Friday Sales done properly is to have a list of what you need and shop around for them.

Here are some ideas for Black Friday Sales if you need some shopping inspiration –

 

BOSS HUGO BOSS Hooded Long Sleeved T Shirt

 

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This stylish Hugo Boss piece would be a great investment to grab this Black Friday sales. It is a cotton jersey t shirt with a large hood, long sleeves and the signature Hugo Boss logo on the chest. I think it would make an excellent gift as it is such good quality. You can shop for this piece and more Black Friday deals on Mainline Menswear. There are so many pieces and accessories to quench your fashion thirst on the website.

 

BABY born Surprise

 

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No shopping is ever complete without buying items for the kiddies. I enjoy shopping for the twins as it allows me explore all the cute clothing and toys now available for children. My daughter is a huge fan of collectibles and is forever collecting one brand or the other. The latest brand on her radar now is BABY born Surprise by Zapf Creation. She adores unboxing the collectibles to see what the characters and their accessories. This new range of BABY Born surprise has real fabric blanket. Water is used to wake the baby and reveal its eye colour. You can unwrap the swaddle to discover a unique hairstyle, and check the baby’s bottle to see whether they are a boy or girl!

This is one toy range worth shopping this Black Friday. The collectibles will make great gift ideas for the little ones. I know my little ones would adore the range. You can shop this range on Amazon, Argos, Smyths, The Entertainer and other good toy stores nationwide.

 

 

The Flay Lay Co. Berry Open Flat Makeup Bag

 

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This Berry Open Flat Makeup Bag by The Flat Lay Co. is an excellent find to get your makeup in this Black Friday. I love the many compartments and how organised the makeup tools are looking. The makeup bags open completely flat and close in a second thanks to the smart drawstring design, and are fitted with pockets, zips and loops to keep products safely stored and visible. This is the best accessory to get organised this winter. It would be loved and desired by many beauty lovers.

You can grab this makeup from The Flat Lay Co, ASOS, Amazon and selected Oliver Bonas stores nationwide.

 

O’Keeffe’s Skincare Working Hands Healthy Feet and Lip Repair Multipack Gift Set

 

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This handy O’Keeffe’s Skincare Working Hands Healthy Feet and Lip Repair Multipack Gift Set is one other thing I will be picking up this Black Friday. My lips, hands and feet get really dry this season, and this set is great for moisturising the hands, feet and lips. So it is already in my shopping basket waiting to be bought. It also works great as a gift idea for skincare lovers.

Are you shopping Black Friday sales? Did any items catch your eye here?

 

 

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