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Stress & Anxiety | How I Deal With Them

Whether it be a big situation or even just the teeny tiniest thing, I am the type of person to stress over things a lot. I am that type of person who will constantly over think situations and my mind will make up scenarios which make out the situation I am in, worse than it really is which results in me feeling incredibly overwhelmed. To make things worse, I will keep what is stressing me out bottled up instead of releasing it.

I'm sure that if you are reading this, you may have been in situations where it resulted in you feeling stressed or overwhelmed because life does have it's ups and downs with the bumps in the road. Some of these situations may be certain life events such as having to deal with a divorce of your parents or someone passing away or things such as exams for school subjects, etc, and it can be hard to deal with these types of situations you are possibly in. When you are stressed, you may feel nauseous, tired, scared of what is going to happen, etc and too much stress can be very bad for your health and well-being causing health problems such as headaches, depression and anxiety.

I'm sure all of us have had people tell us to 'calm down' or 'stop stressing' which is easier said then done especially if they do not know why you are worrying or stressing about something. Over the years I have learnt how to get stress and anxiety under control and I thought that I would share some of these ways. These may work for you, they may not work for you, who knows? They are just particularly some of the ways I am able to feel less stressed/overwhelmed/anxious in any given situation.

I know that for quite a lot of people, exams are coming up whether you are in University, doing A-Levels or are at GCSE and you'll be doing mock papers and revising a lot. When it comes to exams, I get extremely stressed and especially worried, about how it will go down and some of you may also feel similar. You might end up overworking yourself when it comes to things such as revision which won't help. I know for when I had to revise for exams, I would end up revising non-stop without breaks until it got really late at night. This did not help me at all as it meant that I was trying to cram information into my brain in order to remember it. On top of that, I would go sleep later and wake up early which meant I was really tired the next morning.

When it comes to things such as exams or tests and trying to keep my stress and anxiety levels to a minimum, I make sure to take time outs and breaks over the time that I will be revising for. For example: if you are planning to revise for 4 hours, revise first for an hour and a half and then maybe take a 20 minute break for your brain to rest for a while and carry on for another hour and a half, etc (you get my drift). During the breaks you could go outside and get some fresh air if you are inside or maybe read a book before going back to revising. TIP: During the Spring/Summer time, if the weather is sunny outside, you could take your books and notes outside to revise! I did this once a few months before an exam in June and it helps. Also, make sure to get enough sleep. Making sure that you get enough sleep before the day of a test or exam is key because it allows your body to get the rest it needs especially if you have been feeling stressed.
I find that listening to music and just clearing my mind also helps with coping with stress and anxiety. For me when I'm stressed about something, I enjoy listening to music that is calm or chilled out which I know will put me in a relaxed mood. You could search up calm music on YouTube and just listen to that and see if it helps. If you are unable to sleep, stick some music on which may help you to fall asleep and just clear your mind for the time being so you can fall asleep,
Talk to someone! If there is something on your mind and it is making you feel anxious or it's overwhelming, talking to someone can help to lift the 'weight off your chest'. Whether it be over exams and you're worried about whether you know the right stuff for it, maybe get someone to quiz you. If it is a personal matter which you are stressing about and it is what's making you anxious, maybe talk to someone who you know will sit down and really listen to you.

When I am in any situation which makes me feel anxious, I will most likely remove myself from that situation. However, if it a particular thing which is making me feel anxious, then I will distract myself like crazy by doing something else to take my mind off it. Most of the time I will either watch a funny film I absolutely love because I know it will cheer me up, watch funny YouTube videos, listen to music or read a book.

Below are some things you could do for when you are feeling anxious.

I hope that this sort of helped you in a way of how to deal with things such as stress and anxiety and how I personally control them! If you do want any more information, I know that websites such as nhs.uk, anxietyuk.org.uk, time-to-change.org.uk and helpguide.org I have found to be very useful.

Thank you so much for reading! Be sure to leave a comment on how you deal with situations when you are stressed/worried/anxious!

Love, Priti xo

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♡ Updated Skincare Routine 2016 | Day & Night ♡

When it comes to skincare, I have to admit, I'm not the best at it. There will be days where I am so tired I just give up with doing my whole skincare routine at night and there will also be times where I will do my skincare routine day after day after day in the morning and the evening.

One of the goals that I have set for myself for 2016 is to stick to my skincare routine and take care of my skin a lot more. Let's see how long I keep this up for! My skincare routine has changed quite a bit since the one I talked about back in 2014. It's still pretty simple but it's what works for my skin incredibly well so it may differ from person to person depending on their skin type. What works for me, may not work for you or you just feel as though it doesn't do the job for you.

My daytime and night-time skincare routines differ from each other a little so I figured, why not just talk about them both in a single post rather than writing two separate posts for them. I hope you like it!

DAY SKINCARE ROUTINE

So in the mornings, I start off with the Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel and I usually just put a little amount (like a 50p coin size) onto the palm on my hands and mix it until it lathers. Before I do this, I make sure that my all of my makeup has been removed from my face and that I have splashed my face with water. This is literally one of my skincare holy grails that I have been using for as long as I can remember.

Once I've washed off the facial wash gel, I dry my face with a towel, making sure that I pat my face down with the towel rather than rub. I then apply the L'Oreal Paris Triple Active Day Moisturiser. With this you only need to dot small amounts onto your face. So I dot small amounts on my cheeks, my nose, my forehead, my chin and my neck and then rub it in making sure that it's all absorbed into my skin. What I love about this moisturiser is that it's consistency is incredible and it feels so light on the skin. It also does not make my skin look really shiny which is another positive for me.

The last product in my daytime skincare routine is called Aveeno Moisturising Cream. I have been using this since last September since my skin tends to get a lot more drier in the autumn/winter times and I have seen such a big difference in my skin since I began using this. My skin has been left feeling super soft and hydrated when I use this alongside the other two products. (Also, if you are prone to eczema, it works wonders to help keep it under control/get rid of it!). I apply this either alongside the L'Oreal moisturiser above, or just on it's own after using the Simple gel. Either way, it leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft.

NIGHT SKINCARE ROUTINE

After taking off all my makeup and washing my face with the Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel, I apply the Along Came Betty Detox Pure Pores mask. I have been in love with this ever since it caught my eye and I just had to try it out and I am not disappointed. As stated on the box, this detox mask 'helps target greasy spot prone areas and purifies your T-Zone'. I use this every other night and I have noticed such a difference in my skin as well as any pores which have faded. The directions for this mask is to massage onto the skin until all the beads dissolve. You can either leave this on for 5 minutes for a quick skin treatment or 15 minutes for a deep cleansing facial. I always tend to leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse!

The last step of my nighttime skincare routine is that once the detox mask is all washed off, I use the L'Oreal Triple Active Night Hydrating Moisturiser. I apply this the same way I apply the day moisturiser and I am always waking up with my skin feel hydrated instead of feeling dry like it used to. I find that this absorbs into my skin really well which is why when I wake up the next morning, my face is super soft.

This was my updated skincare routine! It has been a really long time since I last posted due to college and just life in general.

Be sure to let me know in the comments below if you have tried any of the products I have mentioned above as well as any of your skincare holy grails!

Love, Priti xo

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Monthly Favourites | August 2015

Hey guys!

It's been a while since I have wrote about my 'monthly favourites' but that was mainly because for the past few months, I have been busier than ever and I have just got back from being on holiday.

I have got a few things that I have absolutely been loving in August whilst I was on holiday in India, so I hope you enjoy!

Lakmé Eyeconic Kajal

This eyeliner I purchased whilst I was in India and it is now my absolute holy grail! I am liking this eyeliner so much more than any other kajal eyeliner's I have used in the past. It is one of, if not the best, smudge proof and water proof eyeliners I have used. I apply this to my upper waterline and lower waterline and I have found that it stays put for a very long time without me having to constantly re-apply it like I would have had to have done with previous eyeliners. I don't think this can be found in the UK after checking nearly everywhere online, which is why I am trying to not use it too much!

L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Superstar

Most of the time when it comes to liquid eyeliner, I don't use eyeliner pens. Instead, I like to use the liquid eyeliners you get in a pot with a small brush alongside it. But recently, I have heard really good things about this Super Liner and I just had to try it out myself. This eyeliner is most definitely up there with some of my all time favourite liquid eyeliners! The tip of the pen is so fine that I am able to do a perfect winged eyeliner look, whether it be a thick wing or a thinner wing. You can find this at Boots here.

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in '107'

Now that it is so close to Autumn/Winter time & I had finished my Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick in 'Bordeaux 124', I had been after a lipstick similar to the 124 shade when I came across this '107'. It isn't the same shade as 124 which is a lot more of a deeper, darker shade of red, so I am still on the hunt for a dupe or a lipstick which is a similar colour. But when I saw this colour, I instantly fell in love and I just had to buy it. It is a matte lipstick so it has a nice feel on the lips and I have found that it does not seem to smudge at all when I apply it. I will definitely be wearing this throughout Autumn/Winter as well as during Navratri which is coming up soon!

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara

When it comes to mascaras, I am very fussy about which ones work better for my eyelashes. Some mascaras I have used in the past have wands which are a lot bigger so they end up making my eyelashes look clumpy. When I did come across this mascara by L'Oreal, I decided to give it a go and see how it was. With this mascara, I have found that it does indeed lengthen my eyelashes, however if I apply a few too many coats, it does tend to look clumpy which is why for me personally, I apply 1 coat of this mascara paired with another coat or two of my Meybelline New York Great Lash and my lashes are good to go!

Simple Kind To Skin Exfoliating Facial Wipes

I have been using these exfoliating facial wipes like crazy during the time I was on holiday and ever since I got back! I use them in the morning after I wake up when my do my skincare routine as well as during the evening before I go to bed just to cleanse my face of any make-up I had on during the day. These wipes leave your skin feeling so soft after I apply my moisturiser. This routine leaves my skin feeling incredible during the day as well as when I wake up the next morning!

So that's pretty much it for this monthly favourites! What products did you really like last month?

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Love, Priti xo