Let go of the bad to make way for the good

As human beings it's hard to be 100% happy all the time, if not impossible. We get bad news, sad news or just down right heart breaking news day to day or when we least expect it, no matter when it is, it's can some times feel like a constant struggle to perk yourself up. You're often sat asking yourself or someone near and dear when is it going to be over? When will the light at the end of the tunnel finally blind your eyes with happiness?

Happiness is a tricky one. It can come as easily as it can disappear, they're all types of happiness. Whether it's from your close friends and family, to having your dream job or even being spoilt by your other half with Christian Louboutins or just something cheeky like your favourite packet of sweets. It really does arrive in all shapes and sizes with a little bow on the top. 

And then there's something I've named minipulation happiness. It's the happiness that happens usually over a love interest or a 'close' friend and it's when you're in the frame of mind that they make you happy when actually all they do is make you a living misery and everybody around you can see it. They say love is blind, that I truly believe. 

-- This is the false sense of happiness which turns more into need. You feel like you need this person, or like they've cast a spell on you! Usually this type of false happiness/sense of need will happen after a break up or a certain incidences' depending on your situation. 

But no matter how much you think you need this person, ask yourself; are they really making me happy? 

Truly happy.. Do they have you crying of a night or turning your friends against you? 

I won't lie, I'm guilty of allowing this to happen to me. Sometimes you don't realise it's even happening until you take a step back. You need to put your happiness (solo happiness) first. Realise you don't need them and you're better off, trust me - - the world won't stop spinning, even if they're not around. 

Usually you can find happiness in the smallest of things, just the things you get nothing but enjoyment out of. It's helpful to remind yourself of this from time to time. Just so you don't leave yourself short. 

What makes you happy without relying on other people? 

Mine would definitely be; Horses, my cat Molly, animals in general, hot chocolate, The Sims, freshly painted nails, candles, duvet days, new pjs, log fires, long walks, slippers, the country side, arm chairs, bungalows, rich tea and reading Alice in Wonderland. 

Can you tell I'm 20 going on 60? Just call me Nana K! 

It can sometimes be the most simplistic which can make you happy and you just need to remind yourself. So if you're having a rough time or feeling a little low, do what makes you happy and puts a smile on your face, just for you. Without worrying about other people, just be there for yourself; you might even thank yourself for it afterwards. 

Always try and think of the positive even if you don't think you can. You've got to find the light even when you're at your darkest. 

Thank you for reading, until next time my loves 

TTFN <3 

Also.. 

How can you not look at this photo and just be happy? 

Bye now! Xxx

Get your fit on

So summers here, do you have that ripped summer body yet? No, me neither!
I've never been a fanatic when it comes down to exercise, I don't think I've ever stepped into a gym nor do I ever plan to for that matter.
However I do appreciate a good body (who doesn't) so I started doing a quick, SEVEN minute workout that I can fit into any day, and even though it's only seven minutes long it's very intense and quite satisfying. So if you're like me and don't want to spend hours a day in the gym you too can simply do this workout in the comfort of your own home and you'll be fit in no time!

First off to get your body motivated and raring to go you're going to want to put some feel good tunes on, I find it always helps to work out with music on.

Lets go!
Step 1 - 30 Jumping jacks 
{10 second rest}

Step 2 -  30 second wall sit
{10 second rest}

Step 3 - 30 push ups
{10 second rest}

Step 4 - 30 crunches 
{10 second rest}

Step 5 - 30 seconds step ups 
{10 second rest}

Step 6 - 30 squats 
{10 second rest}

Step 7 - 30 Triceps dips
{10 second rest}

Step 8 - 30 second plank
{10 second rest}

Step 9 - 30 seconds high knee running in place
{10 second rest}

Step 10 - 30 lunges with rotation 
{10 second rest}

Step 11 - 30 push ups with rotation 
{10 second rest}

Step 12 - 30 second side plank with rotation 
{You're done!}

So there you have it; 12 very basic exercises that will work your whole body'. This routine is very intense and you're going to want to have a large glass of water with you for those 10 second breaks. Make sure you don't sit down once you're done, keep yourself moving or get a cold shower so those leg muscles don't lock up on you otherwise you're going to cause yourself an injury. In no way am I an expert on exercise or getting fit, I've never paid much attention to any sort of work out until this one, however it is only short and it's very manageable.
Let me know if you do try it and stick it out, any questions/tips/advice feel free to leave in the comments!