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Let's Talk: Feeling Lonely & The Lonely Slump
The past few weeks there has been something hanging over me and I've not quite been able to put my finger on what it is. You know those days where you just feel really off? Usually, I'd put it down to a bad mood but something was different. Obviously, the absolute ridiculous heatwave month-long heatwave that is turning the UK into a beige baron wasteland isn't helping but something hasn't felt right at all. Typically, spending time alone is what makes me recharge and feel my best but lately, I've been spending an awful lot of time alone and for the first time in maybe years, I've felt really lonely. And it's had such a negative effect on my productivity and loneliness isn't spoken about enough in general, let alone it having a negative effect on your work when you're your own boss. So here's a little conversation about loneliness and how I'm trying to make it a little easier on my mental state.
Why I've Stopped Saving My Favourite Products For Best
Something that has been ingrained into me from a young age is saving things for best and it's a mindset that I've carried through my entire life. But as I've been changing my attitude surrounding material items this means that I've also changed that and stopped hoarding away my most loved items until this illusive special day comes. And I know this is something that so many of us do and maybe it's time to break that habit?
5 Pretty Yet Practical Purchases
Something that I'm sure we're all guilty of is buying things that tend to look nice but when it comes to fulfilling their roles they're pretty terrible at it. And I speak from experience here as far too often I have put looks over practicality and it's always come back to bite me. So here are my favourite purchases which are practical as well as aesthetically pleasing.
Little Changes I Want To Make In My Life
Something I'm always trying to do is improve myself and work on my lifestyle to make sure it's working for me and I feel the best that I possibly can. Sometimes self-improvement and development posts can always sound a little ridiculous but posts like these are always what I find myself clicking on first in my blog feed. More often than not it's the smallest changes that make the biggest difference and here are some of the changes that I want to make in the upcoming months.
The Battle Of The Dry Shampoos
Washing my hair is something that I have a love-hate relationship with. I love how my hair feels when it's all clean and mentally, it lifts my mood a lot which is not something I ever expected from a simple hair wash. But I also hate washing my hair, even though I know how good it feels I can never quite muster up the energy for it and obviously, daily washing is not the best thing to do for your tresses. So this is where the dry shampoos come in, I depend on them all the time to help my hair feel clean without having to go to trouble of actually stepping in the shower. I've tried so many over the years, some good and some absolutely terrible and here are the ones that I've currently got on the go.
7 Years of From Roses & How I Feel About Blogging Right Now
The month of July marks seven years since I transformed my photography blog into From Roses. And it's been quite the journey, sometimes I still can't quite believe that I'm still sat here tapping out blog posts. Every year I have to celebrate in my own little way and this is 2018's entry as well as what's to come on From Roses for the foreseeable future.
6 Shows I've Loved On Netflix Lately
Not too long ago, I fell a little out of love with Netflix. Nothing seemed to be catching my eye and didn't find myself watching anything worth talking about. But lately, due to needing to stay inside a little more to keep the dogs safe in the heatwave. I've found myself flicking through and discovering some new things to binge my way through and here are some of my favourites.
Everything I Wish I Could Tell My 18 Year Old Self
Earlier in the year, I turned 28. Now, I may not feel like I'm at that point in my life but here I am and there is one thing for certain and that is I'm far more secure in myself than ever before. Although it's all just part of growing up and getting older I really do wish that I could go back to 18-year-old Rebecca and tell her a few things that would have probably made her early adult years way easier to handle. And here is what I would tell her...
A Lightweight But Full Coverage Base To See You Through Summer
When it comes to foundations I am a sucker for a full coverage base. Although some might say that my skin doesn't require that much coverage but I feel comforted knowing that my skin looks absolutely flawless and is completely uniform. Tinted moisturisers and BB creams typically aren't my thing due to my deep love for anything full coverage. But there are a couple in my stash that I know I can depend on to give me the coverage I need but maintain that lightweight nourishing feeling. I've been using a duo that was used on me during a meeting with the brand a year or so ago and completely fallen in love with it again and it's become my warmer weather staple. Please tell me rain is on the way soon though?