5 Tips to Care for Your Mind

January 22, 2025 By in Health and Well-being Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

The mind is so strong and yet so fragile at the same time, and this is why it’s essential to pay attention to our mental health. There are many ways to look after your mental health, and many of these ways are quite simple to incorporate into our daily routines but are usually overlooked. If you are looking for ways to improve your overall mental health, here are some tips to help you care for your mind –

5 Tips to Care for Your Mind

Listening to music

Music is a powerful tool when it comes to caring for your mind, body, and soul. I listen to music every day; my Spotify playlists are always on the go, and I am forever discovering new songs. Music can help reduce anxiety and depression, it is also great for boosting mood and increasing energy.

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Exercising

Staying physically active does wonders for physical and mental health. Hitting 10,000 steps a day should be everyone’s goal. This is easily done if you remain active all through the day by taking time to exercise, going for runs/walks, stretching, dancing, getting chores done, and the like. The goal is to keep moving to improve your overall health, and it works like magic.

Getting enough sleep

The power of a good night’s sleep can’t be overemphasized. Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night to feel rested and refreshed. If you are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep, try going to bed earlier and aim for at least 7 hours of sleep every night. Quality sleep is a great way to care for your mind and body.

Nutritious diet

Food has an impact on our mental health. I find that certain healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, improve my mood, and the more healthy the food, the better for my mental health. This is why having a nutritious diet is important. We need to pay more attention to what we eat because, at the end of the day, we are what we eat. Staying hydrated by drinking enough water is also essential. I am always with a bottle of water, and that reminds me to keep drinking.

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Reduce Social Media

Social media is an excellent to stay connected and to stay in the loop of things. However, sometimes it can become draining, which is not great for mental health. So reducing the time you spend on social media apps would help reduce your overall screen time which your eyes would thank you for, and it would also help you stay focused on the here and now, your own life, which in the long run, helps care for your mind.

How do you care for your mind and mental health? Please drop your thoughts in the comments section, and let’s chat! Have a good one!

 

Decluttering and Minimalist Fashion

January 18, 2025 By in Fashion, True Stories Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

So, I started this year with a massive decluttering project. I got rid of many items in my wardrobe. All items that did not give me joy went straight to the trash bag, and it felt liberating. Over the years, my style has changed and it keeps evolving. I now prefer and value quality pieces over quantity, and I want to embrace minimalist fashion fully. This would be me buying only items I like and need, so no overconsumption.

Many of the clothing and accessories I got in the last year or so have been decluttered, so buying some more junk won’t be happening. Going forward, I am sticking to a capsule wardrobe and I would be adding a few select pieces and accessories to fill in some gaps over the next few months.

Decluttering and Minimalist Fashion

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Minimalist fashion is also going to challenge me to create more looks using the same items, which should be fun. I would be going for only quality pieces, so I plan on spending a bit more to get the accessories and clothing, as with most things, you get what you pay for. So it makes a lot more sense to spend a bit more in creating a capsule wardrobe, so it lasts longer.

I have gone past the phase of trendy clothes and I just want to keep my wardrobe uncluttered and simple, with quality items only. The Style DNA app is one of the new apps I have downloaded this year. It is not a free app, but I plan to have it just for one month, and the whole idea behind the app is to find your colour type (so colours that look best on you), style type, and body type. I have been playing around with the app, looking at different looks, and it is quite informative. If you are looking to dig into your style and improve your signature look, this Style DNA app is one place to start.

 

 

Perfume Review – Parfums de Marly Feminine Discovery Set

January 11, 2025 By in Lifestyle, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , 2 Comments

Hey friends! Happy New Year! Welcome to the wonderful 2025! I hope you have all had an amazing start to the year. I came across Parfums de Marly sometime ago and fell in love with the sweet-smelling brand. Their perfumes are some of the best and smell so good. This Feminine Discovery Set was my introduction to the brand. I wanted to have a feel of what their feminine fragrances smelt like and opting for the discovery set rather than a full-sized bottle straightaway made a lot of sense. Plus, the £37 you put towards buying this Feminine Discovery Set could be redeemed as a discount when buying a full-sized perfume within a limited period.

Parfums de Marly Feminine Discovery Set

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The Parfums de Marly eau de parfum discovery set is a curated collection of splendid femininity. Discover the feminine range through a bespoke selection of seven 1.5ml scents. The set is the perfect olfactory curation, as it allows one to explore the best in traditional and modern perfumery. The feminine fragrances include the Maison’s iconic fragrances: Valaya, Delina, Delina Exclusif, Delina La Rosée, Cassili, Oriana, and Meliora.

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PROS
  • I love all the fragrances. They smell really good. My top four favourites are Valaya, Delina, Delina Exclusif, and Meliora.
  • My top 4 fragrances are very long-lasting. They stay on pretty much all day and a little goes a long way. You don’t have to overspray these queens at all.
  • I love how different each fragrance is, there is something unique about each perfume.
CONS
  • I didn’t fancy Cassilli and Oriana. I found them a bit too light, I tend to prefer beast mode/heavy fragrances. I liked Delina La Rosee but it wasn’t long-lasting.

Overall, I am stuck on Parfums de Marly. I have quite a few bottles already in my collection and I am looking to add some more. So keep reading, there will be lots of perfume review posts coming up.

 

 

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