What have you been focusing on lately? The fact is that most people focus so much on what they are afraid of, or what bothers them, or what stresses them, or what they don’t know how to solve, that they are giving all or most of their conscious and subconscious energy to a negative outcome …
All of us have met people who just seem to be happy most of the time. Perhaps you have assumed that these people are just naturally happy, or that they are the lucky people who have an easy life. It might be people in your friendship circle, you see whilst out shopping or on social …
The idea of a morning routine probably isn’t new to you. There’s a lot of talk or morning routines and why they are so crucial and can shape your entire day. I know if I don’t follow mine for some reason, I can be thrown for the rest of the day. I can feel stressed, …
The Summer is always glorious, with long lunches and days out etc. It quite often feels like a break from normal life, which is great for a while. But I’ve heard so many people say they are ready to get back into a routine and I know I am too. So why is that and …
This post was updated on 13/05/21Affirmations are great for feeling better about yourself and can be used to help you reach your goals. They are also extremely valuable in counteracting the negative, self-limiting beliefs and thoughts that you are currently holding on to about yourself, your life, and your capabilities, or things going on in …
I just love reading; I always have done. For me one of life’s greatest pleasures is to curl up with a good book or to read to learn and expand your mind. Last year I set myself the goal to read 24 books: 12 novels and 12 non-fiction. I talked about this in more detail …
Have you heard of “Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day”? The day that most people would have given up on their new year’s resolutions by. Maybe its because the initial buzz has died and you are back into your routine. However there’s another theory. This post is about forgetting resolutions and focusing on your goals instead.
Updated January 2020 This post isn’t about new year’s resolutions; you can read my post about that here. It is about clearing the clutter from last year so you can start the new year afresh. Embrace those new opportunities and make the most of the enthusiasm and motivation a new year brings.
I love reading but I don’t always have/make the time. Reading is a big part of self-care. There’s not much better than grabbing a cuppa or a glass of something and curling up with a good book. So at the beginning of this year, I set myself the challenge of reading 24 books; 12 novels and …
2019 has been a big year for Simply Shine. There’s been quite a few changes to the site, including a new header, which I think suits the brand so much more. Look out for it on other things coming soon, like your emails. I updated the About page, so you can really see what Simply …
