Maintaining Your Inner Zen

I don't know about you, but I'm quite an energetic, overemotional, stressful person on the inside which is quite unhealthy because, well you're with yourself constantly and need to make sure your mind has some time to relax. 

Little things like how many likes your selfie got or whether you embarrassed yourself that one time 3 years ago, they are such unimportant thoughts but yet they always hover around you while your trying to relax or sleep. Unless your part of the lucky few who can turn off their thoughts at night, then you can spend hours getting lost in all these silly memories. 

Now I'm not writing this to tell you how to "switch it off" if that is even possible, because if I knew trust me they would be off permanently! But since I'm at the point in my life where i've stopped and thought "wtf am I doing with my life?"  I had to find some ways to calm myself before I internally combusted. 

Music 
I don't mean throw on some Tyler Swift and dance around your room, but if that makes you feel better then why not? I mean some calming mixes that help you concentrate when you're studying. Music is a very personal preference though so I won't expect you all to like this, but I find this mix really helps to calm me down. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ysx9BVYlUY4&list=LMgYo6nGCPuYn-kYlZWQxmJw

Light Candles
Theres just something about watching the flickering of fire thats really soothing to your mind, so well as an amazing smells and the conscious idea of warmth... just perfect.

Avoid Getting Angry/Frustrated 
This is honestly the most difficult one but if you're pissed off about something just sit down and calmly think about it because if you get angry it'll just fuel your inner fire, which you may regret later. 

Have A Happy Place
I don't want to sound like I'm crazy here, but you know when everything just seems to be getting way to overwhelming and you feel out of control. Distancing your mind from all that negativity and tension really makes you think a lot clearer. Although don't think about anything sad because then you'll cry and have a mental breakdown making you even more overwhelmed. 

No Toxic Thoughts
This is the second hardest one to do, we all know everyone can't resist a good bitchathon, but after a very long time i've realised what you say about others really does reflect on how you're feeling deep down in the inner core of your mind. And also you have the constant fear that you're gonna get caught out. 

Breath To The Rhythm of the Ocean
Just reading that title makes me cringe like I'm some wanna be guru. But seriously it works, the slow rhythm makes your heart rate slow down while your mind is distracted with thoughts of blue waves crashing down, you honestly just pass out within 3 minuets. 

I hope this kinda helps if you tend to be a little bit of an overthinking like myself xx 

How To: Handle Humidity

We all love a good tropical holiday, but with cocktails on the beach and lounging around the pool comes the dreaded humidity. 

Because i've spent my life growing up in an extremely hot climate, humidity is just another everyday occurrence, but for people who aren't as used to it heres a few tips to keep in mind for the summer. 

• Take care of the frizz 

Hair has got the be the worst thing to deal with in humidity but it's easy to forget about the change in weather and try and style your hair like normal, but the moment you step outside BOOM you turn into a pompom! It's best to buy and test a product that keeps your hair under control before you start styling it, my personal favourite is Loreal's hot and smooth styling spray, put this on your hair after washing it and then straighten it and it'll say straight throughout the day. 

• Find the perfect up hair do

When you're so hot and sweaty the last thing you want is hair sticking to your and making you even hotter. If you put your hair up all nice before you step outside it will keep you cool and a bit fresher as well as staying in position for most of the day. 

•  But get used to a messy top knot 

No matter how hard you try, you will eventually give up with your hair and just want to get it off and out your face! 

• Attempt a more natural look 

If you're out in the day and under the hot sun, makeup will just slide off your face in a big sweaty foundationy mess! But if you can't go out without a little makeup try to use mostly waterproof products and instead of foundation just use powder. 

• Primer Primer primer 

You can get away with wearing a bit more makeup in the evening since it won't be as hot, but in order to keep your makeup staying lovely you're gonna have to prime up, hard! 

• 2 in 1 moisturiser and suncream 

It's so important to where suncream, especially on your face as it's so sensitive to the sun but it's also very easy to forget and can be extra effect if your in a hurry to get to the beach.

• Mini Sprays = Your Best Friend 

With heat comes sweat and with sweat comes... not the best smells. Make sure to stock up on mini sprays or deodorant so you can throw them into your bag and keep fresh all day. 

I hope you have a fizz free and beautiful summer, even if it mean changing up your routine a little xx