Hello friends!
Now more than ever I think it is important to focus on our real life and less what is on screens.
I really do enjoy a movie (we watched The Wrong Paris
on Netflix the other night and it was so fun), and the occasional
YouTube video (inspirational please), but when I get caught up in the
endless drama and opinions online, it always leaves me feeling worse.
So
I've decided to focus more on my real life and what I can control.
After just a day or two it feels so much better. I feel like me again,
and more positive and happy too.
There's always the balance of
being aware of what's going on without being sucked into the drama. I
don't say to be ignorant, but if I can't personally change something, it
doesn't get my attention for very long.
I prefer to focus on what
I can do. And if I'm in a low mood because I've been getting caught up
in all the horrible things happening, I can't write my books. The words
just won't come out!
No matter what we do for a living and who we might live with, we are more helpful to others when we protect our own mind.
Just
today apart from editing a new chapter, I've been for a walk outside,
picked some lavender to dry, and now I'm typing this post.
I want to be a voice of optimism in this world, and the only way I can do that is to focus on what's good.
I
also think it's better for our health. From an energy standpoint, but
also how motivated we are to look after ourselves. When I am in a good
frame of mind, I find it easier to eat healthy, drink in happy
moderation, and exercise.
Processed snack foods only appeal to me
when I'm feeling flat. It's all so interesting when you look in the rear
view mirror to see your motivations!
If you are feeling blah
today, I hope this post helps. I like to think of low moods like clouds
passing by. They're not permanent, even though they can feel like that
sometimes. They always float away, leaving you with a sunny blue sky
again.
Sending love!
With all the new seasons clothing enticing us in the shops, why not try something different?
I warmly invite you to browse one of my newest books, and stretch your wardrobe dollar further (without sacrificing style).
I've
always loved the idea of 'more dash than cash', and that you don't need
to spend a lot of money to look polished, elegant, and stylish (or
whatever your preferred style is - those are just mine 😍)
No
matter your age, size, or your personal style preferences, I think you
will gain inspiration from this book, and save some money too (at least
the purchase price of the book if not 10x!)
Mindset is always the
most helpful thing to me, not a list of '10 items every woman should
own'. I can't deny it, I do love reading those lists, but they never
have exactly what is in my closet.
Make it your goal this style
season (autumn if you're in the northern hemisphere, or spring if you're
below the equator like me) to make the most of your budget, your
existing wardrobe, and your creativity too.
It's such a fun project to build a seasonal capsule for yourself, or reinvigorate how your wear things.
And
let's not forget grooming - I'm a fan of freshly washed and blow-dried
hair, and a fresh manicure (short and bright for me, as shown in the
photo!) to feel A M A Z I N G.
If you haven't already read 'Elegantly Chic on a Budget' head on over to Amazon for your copy on Kindle or in paperback. And you can listen to the audiobook on Spotify or wherever you get your audiobooks (even from your library if you ask them to order it in for you).
Or get the eBook or eAudiobook from my eStore for a big-corporate alternative!
Happy reading, and maybe this will be a fun time of personal style discovery?
Chloe
always makes me giggle when she stands up to look out the window. Such a
comical sight. There's no chance of her falling out though, don't
worry, she isn't tall enough!
The other two doggies occasionally
like to get the wind in their fur, but Chloe really likes to make sure
she observes *everything* that's going on. She stands up for as long as
the window is down, on those little pin legs!
Once we get going
faster though, the window goes up and she can settle down for a snooze.
But as soon as she senses the car slowing she is up at the window again.
Of course she is!
Such a funny wee dog. And of course if she sees another dog walking on the footpath, she goes nuts. It's almost embarrassing 😂
For
the smallest of our three dogs she is the most territorial. She even
gets a ridge back where her fur stands up on her shoulders and above her
tail.
We had a really tall dog come down from our neighbours the
other day (maybe a gun dog? he was quite lanky, lovely and friendly) and
she sent him packing, back home 🤣
It was quite the sight with Chloe sending him off. She doesn't know she's a small dog who weighs less than 5kg/10 pounds.
I hope you have a great week!
xx Fiona
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