Behind the Desk - Massive Life Updates! Moving! Job! Graduating Uni + More

I always feel like I’ve had a semi-quiet month but then I look back and I’m like woah hold up did I really do all those things?!

Yeah another one like that because this month I went to Sydney, attended THREE concerts, attended the YouTube creator day, have been a busy bee at work / with my own company and also having something HUGE in the works.

Not only that but I'll be moving this week and graduating University shortly - it's all happening.

So strap in because I’m going to fill you in on each of these awesome things going on...


Moving House
So the biggest thing currently going on in my life is that I am moving house. My boyfriend and I are really excited to get into the new place and set everything up. I'm going with a modern Scandinavian décor theme with light woods, creamy whites, variations of grey with pops of light pink and rose gold. I will definitely be keeping you updated with the progress and showing you awesome home / décor finds as I come across them and show you how I decorate the new place.

Exercise Doesn't Have to be Expensive: Get Fit Without Breaking The Bank

The health market has really taken off in recent years, and you can now buy all kinds of incredible products to help you on your journey to good health. From superfood powders to protein bars, top of the range blenders and juicers to make your own nutritious drinks and high end gyms containing every piece of fitness equipment you’d ever need. While many of these things can be great, it’s important to remember that actually- living healthily doesn’t have to cost much at all. Exercise especially in many cases can be free, as fabulous as a kitted out gym can be there are lots of other ways to get in shape.

Why You Should Take Yourself on Sushi Dates

I went through a stage towards the end of last year where I really wanted to boost my confidence. I found the thing that made me feel most confident was being independent and what worked best for me was spending time on my own doing my own thing.

My experience was the more I did on my own, the more capable I felt and this really boosted my confidence. It’s extremely empowering knowing that you don’t need anyone’s help to get things done and that you can make yourself happy.

Which is why I’m saying - you should take yourself on more sushi dates.

Not only because salmon is like…seriously good for you.

But because you should do the things that make you happy. You are in control of your own happiness so it is pretty much up to you…no actually, it is quite literally your RESPONSIBILITY to make sure you do the things that make you happy.

Off to the Races - A Sydney Trip Visual Diary

My boyfriend and I went down to Sydney for the weekend to attend the races that were on a couple of weeks ago (I also had a few business meetings).

Cocktails were had and bets were made.

Here is a visual diary of our trip...

Pink Clay Face Mask Tutorial and Review ♥ Sand And Sky

You guys know how much I have been LOVING my skincare lately and I’ve always been a fan of a good face mask.

Well…I found a face mask that I’m confident in saying is the best I have ever tried. I see such immediate and visible results from using this I had to make a video so that you could see for yourself the change in my skin on camera.

I’m getting back into the swing of YouTube videos so any support you could show me would be incredible; whether it’s a like or saying hi in the comments I love being able to interact with you on that level.

So let’s get into the video…

 

Which Central American Country Should I Visit?

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If you have never been to Central America before and you only have a short amount of time on
 your hands, you may only be able to visit one of the eight countries in the region. Deciding which
 one is the best option for you can be a tricky task which we are going to try and make a little bit 
easier in this article. So, let’s take a closer look at five of the possible options of countries you 
could visit in Central America.

Boost Your Income: 4 Ways To Earn Money On The Side

Whether you’re saving for a trip abroad, trying to pay off a mountain of credit card debt, or just want some extra cash each month to splash around, there are plenty of ways to boost your income and earn some extra money on the side. Of course, your options are going to depend on your situation, your skill set, and much more, but there is going to be something that works for you. Regardless of whether you want to earn a few extra dollars or thousands here are five popular options for you to consider.

Resume Writing Tips to Stand Out and Get The Job + With Resume Examples

So I recently scored my dream marketing job at the start of the year and it all started when I stood out with my resume.

The recruitment officer said it was the most impressive resume she has ever seen. Like excuse me, what?! I imagine she sees a fair few a day as a RECRUITMENT OFFICER.

I kind of felt like asking what in particular she liked but was too busy patting myself on the back.

So I’ve taken to my resume that nabbed me the job with a magnifying glass to pull together some tips that could help you if you are currently curating your resume.

With these tips you will have delivered a blatantly honest, visually appealing and modern resume maximising your likeliness to get that interview and land that job.

4 Weight Loss Hacks - Tips For Losing Weight

The saying “you never regret a Pilates class” is true on many levels. When you get to class, you pat yourself on the back for making it. When you’re in class, the endorphins kick in and you feel great. Lastly, nothing beats that post workout feeling of accomplishment.

So this post is going to talk about “weight loss tips” but the plot twist is that they are achievable and sustainable long-term habit changes. Not only does this result in losing weight but it avoids yo-yo dieting where your weight will go up and down.

Most importantly, it’s less about the weight loss and more about the mental shifts of perception that encourage a happier and healthier life.

It’s true that most of weight loss in a mental process and what is holding you back are your belief systems and bad habits that are caused due to limitations you are putting on yourself. Don’t expect any extreme dieting tips in here, if you don’t already know my stance then check out my article about why diets suck and are bad for your health.

How To Get Organised - Things to Do at the Start of Every Month

I know that saying this is going to solidify that I’m an absolute nerd..like those of you sitting on the fence thinking “she’s a bit weird but I don’t know maybe she’s still cool” will now have a clear answer. I’m basically the nerd emoji in human form.

But…nothing makes me happier than a new month. Purely because of the little nerdy things I do like I get to set my new monthly intentions and goals, I start a new monthly budget spreadsheet, a new monthly horoscope is released... and is that the smell of a fresh start and opportunity in the air?

Yep see. Weird. BUT let me tell you I’ve got a few hacks and routines for the start of each month that set you up with a clear direction for success, productivity and getting closer to kicking those goals you have.

Kmart Makeup Organisation - Cheap Makeup Storage

 

You don’t walk into Kmart and only buy the things from your list…you walk into Kmart and let Kmart tell you what you need.

Kmart is one of those magical places where you go in to buy a new dog bed but walk out with a dog bed, new bikini, pair of shoes, makeup bag, 2 new sets of workout gear, skincare products and copious amounts of stationary… for under $100.

So I guess what I’m trying to say here is that Kmart is basically heaven….mmm yep definitely heaven.

So what other bargain can you snag at Kmart? Cheap makeup organisation for storing your makeup. Remember when clear acrylic makeup storage was so difficult to find in Australia and extremely expensive considering it’s a piece of god damn plastic?

Well Kmart is doing what they do best…taking a trend (albeit it 5 years later) and making that product available to you for a fraction of the cost elsewhere.

By the way this is really not sponsored…I just love Kmart. Don’t we all... So let’s get into these affordable makeup storage options from Kmart

Bedtime Hacks to Help You Sleep – Night Routine

They say a huge secret to success is getting good quality sleep. Although it does matter how much sleep you get, the quality is also seriously important and I have some tried and tested tips to ensure you get the best sleep of your life.

The best example of how important sleep is for your body is how you are after a long night of drinking. You know how you can wake up hungover and feel terrible?! It’s not just the dehydration from the alcohol but also that your body was unable to reach a deep sleep because of the way the substance affected your brain and body.

This highlights just how important getting good quality sleep is to how productive you are every day, mood regulation, energy levels and mental clarity.

In this post I have some really simple, practical and effective tips that take your night time routine from scrolling through Instagram then struggling to get to sleep for 30 minutes to blissful, relaxed LIGHTS OUT sleep.

Let's get into it...