Relax.

From many past experiences I am fully aware as to just how difficult it can be to ignore the stress of everyday life, and take time to yourself. Stress is constantly looming on us; deadlines, responsibilities, and thoughts. However there are so many simple things we can do in attempt to combat this horrible feeling.

I invite you to take five minutes to read this post, armed with a cup of tea, and a mind ready to relax. 

First put down that work you’re allowed a break. Sometimes I can spend so long working on something but it’s just not worth it as my brain is too tired and over worked to continue for such a lengthy amount of time. Going back to something with a fresh mind will benefit your work.

Make yourself a hot beverage. Usually my drink of choice will be a cup of tea, it’s so comforting when you’re stressed. I’d recommend the Tea Pig's chamomile tea its sooo good (and the packaging is gorgeous which is always a bonus!) And just because you’re so great treat yourself to a biscuit...or several, I mean how can you have a cup of tea without a biscuit to dunk!

                   

I feel like my creative juices all flood out when i’m stressed so I will usually draw for a while. This always seems to be when I come up with the best ideas. It’s so relaxing too. The shelves of Waterstones are full of ‘adult colouring books’ now so it must do something. I’d really like to invest in The Mindfulness Colouring book by Emma Farrarons it’s so pretty and beautifully made.

     

Another thing I like to do is read. I always have a large supply of beautifully illustrated and interesting reads at hand to flick through in my spare time.  I also have a lovely area in my room where I just like to sit, light a candle and relax. I also have this Neal's Yard remedies to roll, which is a lifesaver. I never used to think that things like this would actually work but they are so calming and comforting I would definitely recommend them to anyone who gets anxious or stressed.

I hope you now feel suitably calm and content.

Thank you for reading, I'd love to hear all your little ways of relaxing in the comments x

Hello

Hello

I’ve been debating starting a slog for a while now, and many of my lovely friends have been persuading me that I should give it a go as what’s the worst that could happen? Now I have finished school for summer and after months of copious amounts revision, I still feel the need to do something productive with my time, blogging is something I think I will enjoy and will help me to keep memories that aren't just through an aesthetically pleasing square photo or 140 sarcastic characters I am currently used to.

I’m currently sat sipping on a coffee the size of my face and several biscuits, and I guess this is where my blog begins. I’ve found that I often struggle to contain everything I want to say in just 140 characters, so be prepared for my rambling as I embrace the lack of character limitations.

So I guess I’ll start my telling you a little about myself... I’d like to consider myself as a creative person; I love to spend my free time drawing, and snapping the odd photo, hopefully this will be conveyed in the image I hope to create through this blog. I also have a slight obsession with hummus, cakes, and coffee, (my usual order is a hazelnut latte). I also love to explore. Whether it is a new city or just the countryside around where I live, new places always seem to interest me.

I hope to post fairly regularly whilst I have the time. If anyone happens to read this I hope you enjoy my content, I’m excited to explore and get started.

Ash x