My Simple Skincare Routine - Favourite Products For Dry, Sensitive Skin

September 29, 2018 Lauren Natalia

We’re talking about skincare today and chatting about my recommendations for anyone with dry, sensitive skin.

I’ve read a lot of beauty blogs over the years and although I love reading about people’s fancy skincare routines, when it comes to my own, I keep things super duper simple! As I’m sure anyone with reactive, allergy prone skin will know - less is most certainly more when it comes to what you’re putting on your face, so I try not to overcomplicate things :)

Obviously, everyone’s skin is different and what works for me, may not work for you, but these are products that I’ve really tested out (some I’ve used for years and years!) and I’m pretty confident that if you give them a try, you’ll fall in love with them too!

How To Release Limiting Beliefs, Share Your Light and Set Yourself Free!

September 15, 2018 Lauren Natalia

Today we’re talking about letting go of limiting beliefs , putting who you really are out there into the world and setting yourself free!

I know it might sound cheesy… and it kind of is… but when you stop hiding behind masks, start being your “true self” and actually sharing it with the world… life just seems to get a whole lot easier
(and way more fun!!)

Five Feel-Good Podcasts to Brighten Your Day

September 10, 2018 Lauren Natalia

Today I'm sharing five of my favourite feel-good podcasts (sorry, couldn't resist that alliteration!)

I love listening to these ones on my drive to work, and they're particularly good whenever I need a little pick-me-up!

Of course, I love a good crime podcast as much as anyone, but sometimes they do leave me feeling a little bit "icky" if you know what I mean? They're fascinating and really draw you in, but sometimes my brain just needs a little break, and that's when these happy, feel-good, self-development kinda shows come in!

If you haven't got into podcasts you should definitely give them a try - I guarantee you'll fall in love with them because they make everything more enjoyable - from a work commute, to doing chores around the house, to long drives... they are a super easy way to add more fun (and learning!) to your day!

Changing Seasons - a personal post on stepping back, realising what's not working and making changes

September 3, 2018 Lauren Natalia

*Note - when I started writing this post I intended for it to be about spring and new beginnings, but it actually evolved into something very personal. I'm a little scared to put it out there because it's not the usual kind of post, but I'm hoping that by sharing and being vulnerable I might just be able to help someone who may be feeling how I was last year (which was not in the really positive place that I am now), and that you'll get to know me a little better...

Almost every year since I started this blog in 2013, I have put up a post declaring my love for spring. I’m generally not a fan of cold weather, so usually by August I’m fed up with winter and am absolutely hanging out for the warmer, brighter days and the promise of summer that comes when September rolls around and everything starts feeling a little bit lighter!

This year feels different though.

A Review of "Your Best Life" by Kelly Trach - An Online Course To Help You Master Your Mindset

August 12, 2018 Lauren Natalia

Today I’m sharing my review of an online course I’ve been taking called Your Best Life, created by Kelly Trach (host of one of my favourite podcasts - The Kelly Trach Show!) It’s about a topic I’ve been deep diving into over the past year - the power of mindset in helping to create a life you love.

While I've always been a pretty positive person, like so many people I've often struggled with anxiety, worry and just that general feeling of never being quite good enough. While in some ways perfectionism can be a good thing, driving you to improve and and achieve your goals, that feeling of always questioning yourself is not very pleasant (or healthy)!

This year I've been really focusing on mastering my mindset and thoughts, noticing those negative patterns and working through them... and the results have been pretty incredible I have to say.

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