IMPROVING CONFIDENCE

These days, with the rise of social media, self confidence is taking a major hit with most people. Looking your best every day seems to be the top of everyone’s to do list! For some, it can be hard to look in the mirror each day and not like what you see. However, what you look like on the outside is totally irrelevant. It’s what’s on the inside that counts more. However, this is harder said than done when you come face to face with beautiful people filling up or feeds. Now is the time to figure out what actions you can be taking to boost your inner confidence. Some elements are in your power that you can change and work on. You’ll soon have a new zest for life and will want to be out and about in public presenting and taking pride in your new found confidence.

Smile More Try A New Hairstyle Exercise Frequently

Something as simple as smiling more in your day to day life can have a huge impact on your mental health and our confidence. You’ll come off as friendlier and more approachable, and you’ll feel happier on the inside. If you’re embarrassed about your smile and perhaps your teeth and need some work done then consider visiting an orthodontist. However, try to see the beauty in what you have naturally first. Getting any kind of work done (unless for medical reasons), isn’t advised as a first step. It might make you look better but the root cause hasn’t been addressed.

I’m not really one to talk here as my hair is 99% of the time in some kind of up-do. I’d rather get it up and out of the way! My hairstyles, unless going to an event, are all about practicality. However, if you take more pride in your hair than me, perhaps a visit to your stylist might make the world of difference. Consider a new hairstyle if the one you have is a bit old or boring. You could even consider getting it coloured or highlighted.

Exercise is great for so many different things. It can make you feel better about yourself from the inside out. Feeling stronger, fitter and more toned. Watching your confidence grow in the gym as you learn more exercises, or start to lift heavier weights. Not to mention that fact exercise is great for your mental health as well. It gets the blood flowing and the heart racing. It might feel like torture while you’re doing it but afterwards you’ll feel amazing! Working out is also an excellent way to reduce your stress levels and boost your energy levels.

Update Your Wardrobe & Style Take the time to go through your closet and update your wardrobe and style. Get rid of or donate old items that don’t make you feel amazing, or that don’t fit right. Replace the items you remove with pieces that show off your figure and make you feel good about yourself. Also, shop around for accessories and pieces you can use to embellish a plain or boring outfit, and that’ll bring out your personality. Don’t be afraid to experiment with bold colours, patterns, or anything that YOU love. Don’t worry about what others are wearing, or what’s trending. Do what YOU love and ignore other people’s styles!

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Lockdown 3.0 has been so much harder than the rest. My once positive mindset started to wain slightly (OK, a lot) over the last few weeks. I found i was focusing on the things i couldn’t do, instead of what i could still do. So, after a quick talk to myself and a change of mindset, i began thinking of the positives. One thing lockdown has given me is more time. So, after a bit of thinking, i decided i would use this extra time to refine my baking skills. I want to perfect my bakes so after about 4 attempts of tweaking and refining the recipe, here is the PERFECT White chocolate and raspberry blondie recipe.

Method

1. 160 c Fan 2. Whisk melted butter & sugar 3. Add vanilla, egg & lemon extract 4. Fold in the flour 5. Add chocolate chunks & raspberries 6. Bake 27 Mins 7. Leave to cool in tin 8. Add icing sugar to a little water and mix to a stiff consistency 9. Place into a piping bag and drizzle over the top 10.Any leftover raspberries, sprinkle over the top to decorate

These can be kept for approx 5/6 days in a sealed container, but the fresher the better! Also, warmed for 30 seconds in the microwave, topped with some ice cream is amazing! Due to the lower amount of sugar in this recipe, it isn’t too sweet.

This is such a simple traybake recipe, perfect for anyone of any baking ability.

Ingredients *145g melted butter *150g light muscovado sugar *2 tsp vanilla extract *1 egg *200g plain flour *Handful of freeze dried raspberries *100g white chocolate chunks *1 tsp lemon extract *4 Tbls icing sugar * 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg