Monthly Archives: October 2018

3 Benefits of drinking more water this autumn

October 11, 2018 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , 26 Comments

I have been drinking more water in the last few weeks. The weather is up and down at the moment but the chill is definitely in the air. Drinking more water in the autumn/winter months can be tricky. This is because the weather is getting colder so we are more likely to find ourselves opting for hotter drinks. But I have been making a conscious effort to drink more water. And thanks to my SIGG Hot & Cold Glass Bottle, this has been very easy.

 

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This SIGG Hot & Cold Glass Bottle is amazing. I have the bottles in red and aqua and I love them a lot. The design is great. The bottles are made from heat-resistant borosilicate glass. Each bottle comes with double layers which provide an improved insulation effect. I like the fact that this bottle works with both hot and cold drinks. That saves me carrying 2 bottles around. The bottle keeps drinks hot for 1 hour and cold for 2 hours.

 

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Drinking more water this autumn won’t be a problem with this Sign Hot & Cold Glass Bottle. For those who are wondering what the benefits of drinking more water this autumn are, this post is for you.

 

Get the autumn glow

Drinking water is the easiest way to get your skin glowing. Good hydration makes every system work better including your skin. So drinking more water this autumn would benefit your skin. If you cannot afford to invest in great skincare, ensure you need the required amount of water everyday. Your skin would thank you for it.

 

You would lose weight

Having a glass of water before a meal would help you eat less, since thirst is often mistaken for hunger. So if you are looking to lose a few pounds this season. A glass before a meal would help you drop some weight.

 

No belly bloat

One way to ensure you keep your belly bloat in check is to drink more water. It sounds crazy but keeping your body hydrated would keep belly bloat away.

 

How do you plan to drink more water this season? What do you think about these SIGG Hot & Cold Glass Bottles?

 

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4 Tips to Coming Up With a Compelling Thesis Statement for an Essay

October 11, 2018 By in Lifestyle 1 Comment

Writing an essay is one of the things that you will have to do when you go to college. Most students argue that writing such a research paper can be a daunting task for a beginner. In fact, majority of the students don’t even have the time for putting their ideas on paper probably because they have tight schedules. There are students who study while still working. However, writing a thesis statement for an essay is not difficult like we are made to believe. You only need to follow the tips below and you will be able to present an essay that will earn you the highest score in your class.

 

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  1. Read Widely about the Topic

It’s not possible to write a topic that you have not read about. You should therefore take time to read more on the topic that the lecturer has assigned you. The good thing is that the lecturer will never ask you to write about something that is not in the course outline. Once you check the course outline, you will be able to know what the topic is all about. You will then need to read through books so that you can get ideas to support your argument. Ebooks are more reliable than printed learning materials because they can be accessed from any location. Remember, you will need to cite the books that you have gotten ideas from. If you feel that you don’t have the time to write a compelling paper, you should consider hiring an essay writing service such as https://www.writingelites.net/

 

  1. Write a Thesis Statement

A thesis statement is used to inform the reader about the topic that will be discussed in the essay. For a thesis to be complete, it must include a second part that gives the opinion of the writer on the subject of the discussion. As a matter of fact, you can choose to agree or disagree with the topic. For instance the first part of the thesis might state “High rate of unemployment is the main cause of crime”. As a student, you are expected to take a stand that’s either positive or negative about the topic and stick to it till the end to avoid contradicting your argument.

 

  1. Introduction of the Paper

Every essay must have an introduction at the beginning. If your paper doesn’t have an introduction the reader will not be able to tell what’s discussed in it. An introduction is not supposed to be more than two paragraphs. This is because it’s only a summary of the issues that will be addressed in the main body. However, you must follow the citation style that’s specified by the lecturer. The most citation styles include MLA, APA, Harvard, Oxford and Turabian.

 

  1. Main Body and Conclusion

The main body is where you elaborate on the points that were highlighted in the introduction. Your points must be arranged in an orderly manner or they will not make sense to the reader. If you want to emphasize on your points, you must include in text citations in the body. This makes the reader understand that your argument is based on facts that have already been documented. Once you are through with the main body, you must craft a conclusion. A conclusion is simply a summary of all the points that have been discussed in the main body. It’s also important you include a separate reference page for all cited sources. And last but not least, you should proof read the essay to ensure there are no spelling mistakes.

*Collaborative post.

Blogging full-time is dangerous

October 10, 2018 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , , , 24 Comments

Many of us bloggers blog full-time, which means we have no other job/income. Many others bloggers and earn a living doing other things, which is what all bloggers or self-employed person should be doing. I am all for blogging full-time. I do blog full-time but I do other jobs from home that fetch me money. Blogging full-time is dangerous because work can be so busy and you think you are on the right track. And it can go suddenly quiet for months without any notice. If you are relying on money from your blog to pay your monthly bills and you don’t make anything in a month, what happens?

 

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What full time bloggers don’t tell you

You would be ok for a while if you have some form of savings. Or if you are still living at home with parents or a partner who could help. But if you have none of these, you would be in a bad position. I see many bloggers aspiring to blog full time and it makes me worry because they have no clue what is really going on behind the happy smiles on Instagram. And the fancy life they see “full time bloggers” living all over social media. If most of these “professional bloggers” are honest with their fans, they would tell them how tricky it can be to rely on a blogging income alone. You could make as much as £5000 in good months and as little as £100 or less in really bad months. Bloggers who have been blogging for many years would have experienced both sides of the coin but may not necessarily share that with anyone.

Blogging is hard work but it is so worth it. It is possible to earn a good income from your blog but relying on a blogging income is not advisable. Especially when you have dependants to cater for. I always advise anyone to have at least 8 sources of income. I currently have 7 sources of income and I am working on another source to add to it. One of my sources of income – eBay is more work than it is worth so I am thinking of replacing it with something else.

 

My Sources of Income

My 7 sources of income in other of priority are –

  • Fashion and Style Police – Blog
  • Social media promotions – Social media ads/collaborations
  • Blogger Outreach Services – Working with brands in recruiting bloggers.
  • Freelance Writing – Writing for other websites.
  • How to Cash In as a Blogger eBook- My eBook on blogging.
  • eBay – Selling new and preloved items on eBay.
  • Social Media Management Services – Managing social media platforms for small businesses.

 

 

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I am working on an extra source of income and looking to replace eBay so it is not among my main 8 sources of income. I am hoping to get these done before the end of 2018. If I only relied on my blog income, I would struggle on some months. The blog is still my main source of income and that is one of the reasons why I focus on it. But I won’t risk having only a blog as my only source of income because anything can happen.

My advice to anyone blogging full time or think of going full time is to have other sources of income. Whether a part time job doing something else. Or other working from home gigs. May the forces be with us all!

 

 

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