How to Trust Yourself and Others

Trust relates to placing a level of confidence in someone and this can be feeling inward trust or trusting other people.

According to Erik Erikson, trust is the first stage of psycho-social development occurring in a baby. In early life, trust is the antidote to anxiety – trusting parents and caregivers in terms of their ability to provide support, ensures a healthy future in a child.

In this post, I will dwell deeper into the nature of trust, the benefits of having a healthy level of trust and the consequences of mistrust. I will also share some of my experiences and struggles relating to trust and the lessons I have learned.

2018 in a nutshell and my goals for 2019

As we are approaching the last days of December and after a few eye blinks will be in the year of 2019, I wanted to do this quick post to outline my 2018 and make some few goals for the next upcoming year. I think that goals are important because they help to set your mind on things by giving a clear vision. Forget silly New Years’ resolutions – I have never been about ‘eating clean’ or ‘not eating any chocolate’. As a person I am perfectionistic and ambitious, I want to set myself SMART goals that benefit me and the world around me.

10 Tips on getting a first class in your Psychology Degree

Getting a first class in your Psychology degree education is difficult but it’s not impossible. 

Psychology as a degree is quite subjective, there are rarely right or wrong answers in exams. You may ask – how do I get a first in my degree then?

During three years of studying Psychology, I have learned from my mistakes and good experiences.

Now I have a bank of knowledge on what improves grades and what approaches lower them. Read on for tips on getting a first class in your psychology degree!

My Skin Care Routine For Clear and Glowing Skin (5 Easy Steps)

Looking after your skin is important – no matter how old you are. Over time, through trials and experiments, I have come up with an optimal skincare routine for clearer skin. Of course, there are always new products coming out and lifestyle changes that can be made. Anyways, this is my current skincare routine for clear and glowing skin.

The Art of Making Friendships

My partner once told me that friends do not have to match you perfectly. Hearing this made me reflect on the art of making friendships, how over the years I have learned that adjusting your expectations is one step away from loneliness.

As a teenager, I was ridden with judgment. To the point where I avoided being friends with people if they did not match my ideal. I was worried about my own self-image, therefore I kept away from people I classed as “rebels”.

I kept away from the people who drank alcohol because, at the time, I believed that drinking was bad. I kept away from those who could not hold an intelligent conversation, not thinking that everyone is worthy of a conversation.

People are good at different things – the teenage me was too judgemental to figure that out. Where did this judgment lead?

How Much is My Face Worth? Quick Everyday Makeup Look

Hello, greetings, how are you doing today?  

I thought I will do something fun and see how much my 'everyday face' costs. Let's face it (AHH LOVE ACCIDENTAL PUNS), I don't wear makeup that often. Most of the time, I don't have time for it - I'm either rushing to work or to university.  Creating makeup looks is so much fun, it lets you to express yourself, enhance your features. On the day that I was putting this look that I'm about to show you, I had a driving lesson, went into town to do some errands and had a lovely red velvet cake with my friend. But enough rambling, let's do this! 

Thoughts on Blogging: The Dark Side of Consistency

It’s likely that if you are a blogger, interested in blogging or social media in general, you have come across the phrase ‘consistency is key’. Consistency is the building block that leads to more views, success, and recognition. Consistent creators build trust of their audiences, this trust may manifest in returning readers or high levels of affiliate sales. While success can determine whether creators are doing well in their work, I wonder whether strict consistency is worth it. In this post, I will be discussing my thoughts on blogging and consistency.

September Favourites and Thoughts

Hello, I know what you are thinking – Laura it’s almost the end of October, where have you been? Why haven’t you done September favourites earlier? Well, I will explain.

I moved into my new spacious flat on 7^th of September, then shortly after my Master's course started. Days melted away as I was either working in a residential care home or at university. I have also started my driving lessons at last (it’s terrifying). I feel proud yet so tired.

Anyways, I still wanted to share a couple of things (and people) that I have loved this month.

The Journey of Self-Worth - 11 Habits for Feeling Good Within Yourself

Self-worth is a topic worth discussing.

The lack of self-worth (self-esteem) leads to self-hatred, unhappiness and despair. Therefore, this means that mastering the journey of self-worth is crucial. Some people learn about self-worth naturally through their life experiences. Others struggle to feel a sense of self-worth.

Self-worth could be defined as:

“ The feeling that you have good qualities and have achieved good things”

20 Ultimate Food Staples for Quick and Tasty Meals

Apologies for not blogging as frequently, I have just moved into my own flat with my boyfriend, It was such a hassle. 

Are you new to cooking? Worried about starting university and not knowing what to stock in your cupboards? Would you like to take a break from pot noodles?  I’m here to help!

In this post, I will be discussing about my ultimate food staples, the things that always end up on my shopping list. Fingers crossed this will inspire you and make a change in your cooking habits.

The main point to note is that creating delicious dishes requires practice. Experiment with different flavours, ingredients, spices that you have never tried before. Don’t worry about failing when it comes to food, failures always turn into lessons.  

Nobody's perfect: 7 ways to become more authentic on social media

Authenticity

(Adj) Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.

Social media and blogging are a match made in heaven, it improves blogger success in the competitive industry and allows creators to be seen. There are hundreds of educational courses aimed at developing the effectiveness of social media use. It is evident that without social media, online creative work would not be the same.

On the other hand, social media could lead to an unhealthy self-focus, where we take ourselves too seriously. In the virtual reality environment, you can be whoever you want to be. This means that hiding behind the mask becomes an easy option.

It’s difficult to be careless about what people think when you rely on your audience. Nevertheless, there should be a balance between making what you like and making things in a way that results in others liking you. This poses a few questions:    

1. What steps should creators take for maintaining authenticity in a virtual environment?

      2. What steps should be taken to reduce narcissistic egoism?