Words That Make A Difference #4

For this weeks quote I want to focus on self-love & self-worth.

I think it is so easy to get weighed down by what other people think, so much so that you lose what should be the essence of what makes you who you are. We all do it; we worry what people think of what we wear, what products we use, what we say, how we come across...

Of course you need to be sensitive to other people, and have self-awareness, but not to the extent that your happiness relies exclusively on them. Don't let it absorb who you are and take your identity. So don't wear something for someone else's approval, don't do something because you think it's what you should do - do it for you and don't lose yourself.

You can be happy with yourself because of yourself, you don't need other people's approval.

Drink Me Beautiful - Warm Lemon Water

Today I want to share a simple, yet effective top tip to help your skin glow.

I've mentioned before that I don't have the worlds clearest skin,  and so I've spent quite a but of time perfecting a good routine to help give me as clearer skin as possible. A key part of this routine is drinking warm lemon water every morning before breakfast.


Fresh lemon juice has wonderful properties - it cleanses your system, provides vitamin C to help clear skin, balances excess stomach acid as well as many other things.

I find that drinking it first thing in the morning before eating anything has made a huge difference to my skin. In fact if I'm away and stop drinking it, the following week my skin really shows it. Many friends of all ages have also said how much it has helped them - brighter skin, clearer skin, less redness... The list goes on.

It's super simple - squeeze fresh lemon juice ( I usually use a third of a large lemon), add warm water, and get drinking!

Words That Make a Difference #3

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a bit of a rut? Like there's so much you've been meaning to do but somehow you never get round to it? Well this weekend change that; whether it's a new sports class, a place you've always meant to visit, a group you always wanted to join, don't miss out for another week. Dip your toe in the water.

It's exhilarating to try something new, it can be so much more than what you expected, and you never know where it may lead. Yet if it doesn't work out so well, you can always make sure it's the first and the last time.

Fentimans' Curiosity Cola

This weekend I was in London and came across this must share product!

I'm a big fan of Fentimans - a company which takes pride in it's craftsmanship and quality, which brews herbs and plant roots as a basis for its drinks. They are probably best known for their gingerbeer, but they also do many other flavours including Curiosity Cola which I opted for.

With it's classy label, rustic bottle and rich (but not sugar heavy) flavour, this is a top quality beverage. Fentimans are ideal for when you're having a night off the alcohol, so don't reach for an on tap/canned beverage pick up one of these beauties instead. 

Words That Make A Difference #2

This week I'm all about appreciating what you've got.

I'm so often struck by how those who have a tougher lot in life seem to have the happiest and most positive outlook.  

No one's life runs totally smoothly, but you only get one shot at it, so you may as well appreciate what you have.

*Words That Make A Difference is a new series sharing some of my favourite quotes regarding life. I'm a great one for mantras and uplifting phrases, so I figured maybe sharing them may help a few of you too*

Words That Make A Difference #1

Welcome to Words That Make A Difference a new series sharing some of my favourite quotes regarding life. I'm a great one for mantras and uplifting phrases, so I figured maybe sharing them may help a few of you too.

This week I wanted to share this little phrase. For a long time I had this as the background on my phone, and it really does uplift. Pop it on your noticeboard or on a post-it at your desk or stick it on your fridge - a few words really do go a long way.

A change in attitude can make such a difference, even when it's against all odds, and that's why I love this little phrase. Even if you just apply it to one thing this week, go for it and see where it gets you.

Pop Off to Antwerp

Recently myself and the mister had a cheeky day trip to Antwerp. We enjoy Brussels but sometimes it's good to get out of town and see somewhere new. So we have drawn up a list of places to go, and this exploration saw us head to Antwerp.

Compared to Belgium's more touristy town's (Brugges and Ghent), Antwerp is very different. Brugges specialises in being like a real life toy town, and Ghent city centre is not far off. But where Antwerp flourishes in that respect is that it's refreshingly normal with far better shops than Brussels and also has some good foody corners. Enter Pop Off.

 

My sachetorte

This sweet little cafe is just behind the main square, and little is certainly the word. However with a window full of dribble worthy cakes, it draws in a tonne of people.

If you're lucky like us, you can land a table and then sit back, relax and enjoy! This cafe is a perfect spot for all. Gogreous acoustic music drifts through the rooms and you can see the owner/cake maker in action. When quizzing her over which cake to choose, she told us she loves them all - being her own boss she can choose her favourites, and try out new recipes if she fancies mixing it up. What a great way to live!

Pistachio-Cherry Goodness

We got a seat in the back, and chose the two beauties shown above- a Chocolate sachetorte for moi, and a pistachio-cherry mousey cake effort for the mister. All in all a great shout, the coffees even came with a square of sponge too (always appreciate extra cake).

So if you're popping off to Antwerp, you should definitely pop in to this little gem.

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