My 2017 New Years Resolutions

Every year I make New Years Resolutions I don’t keep – whether its getting fitter or eating healthy. I fall off the band wagon usually after January. So, this year rather than focusing on 1 thing, I wanted to broaden my focus and so this is my 2017 New Years Resolution:

To Love Myself

Yes, that may see simple and you may be thinking – that’s so broad, what even do you mean?

Well it means:

• Taking time out for myself – whether it be reading a book for half an hour, having a soak in the bath, pampering myself with a face mask and a relaxing evening, or simple as not scrolling through Instagram until midnight…which leads me onto my next point.
• Taking a break from ‘screen time’ – I admit, I spend most my day on my laptop, watching TV or on my phone. I’m fed up on relying on social media for something to do. I used to read a lot and now I haven’t picked up a book in months, so now is my time to take a break from the screen and exercise, see friends more and not rely on my phone or laptop.
• Blogging about my interests – Now this may seen contradictory to my last bullet point, however last year I found myself blogging about things I don’t really love just to fill up the blog as I committed to posting every Monday and Thursday! This year, I want to make my upload schedule more relaxed. No more Motivational Monday, but potentially motivational ideas, and a lot more around beauty, makeup and product reviews! I am, after all, a sucker for makeup!
• Be more body confident – I’ve always been a little body conscious, whether it’s because I think I look a little on the chubby side or because my hair doesn’t look right or something else which then ends up. This year is my year to love my body for what it is, hydrate my body and feed it with good nutritious food to help fuel my body and day to day life.
• Exercise more – Yes, I’m a poler. End of last year I fell a bit out of love with pole and this year I really want to get back into it and succeed. I think I struggled as my strength declined as well as my lack of motivation! This year I want to build my strength with workouts here and there and tone / condition my body!
• Organisation, Organisation, Organisation! – Who doesn’t love being organised? I like to have things planned out to the minor detail. As a Uni student, I find it hard to cope at times with the amount of work I have and the time, which then leads me to be stressed, grumpy and tired – a combo no one wants to see. This year I want to work on minimising my stress levels by being better organised.

By doing all these little things in my life I hope to be able to have a year full of self love and becoming more confident.

What are some of your New Year’s Resolutions? 

Blogmas Day 11 – My Winter Skincare Routine

These are my Top 5 products in my winter routine:

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 

I use this cream every morning to moisturise my face. It is a perfect base under any foundation and doesn’t break out my skin. You don’t need much of the cream to cover your face as it is quite a thick consistency. It absorbs really well and really hydrates my skin without it feeling greasy.

AUVA Vitamin E Lip Care

I have a pot of vaseline in my handbag, however I don’t like the fact you have to apply it with your fingers. I have has a AUVA Lip Balm for 5 weeks now and I love it. During the winter months, I get quiet dry lips especially as I have to walk to work and back in the cold. This Lip Balm comes in a lipstick type packaging, so you can apply it with the applicator. For me, it just makes it feel more hygienic and it is so hydrating, and not greasy. I apply it as needed and it is great that it is 95% natural!

Body Shop Shea Butter

I use this Body Butter all year round, it is hydrating and helps my skin – especially in the dry months. I apply it straight after I’ve dried my body after a shower.

Pixi Beauty Sleep Cream

I mentioned this product a few months back in a review, and I have carried on to love it. I use it after Ive had an evening shower, and so it has time to absorb completely into my skin before I sleep. It doesn’t break out my skin and helps get rid of the red patched that I can get around my nose.

Sephora Moisturising Body Scrub

I bought this product quite a while ago, but never used it. Over the past couple of months, I have used it on my face. My face feels so slightly and velvet like after I’ve used it on a wet face. It is a great exfoliator and I would definitely recommend it!

What is a staple in your Winter Skin Routine?