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March 19, 2018 by: Ebony

Monday Musings | March 19, 2018

Happy March 19th! And a very happy Monday to you all – let’s get into our chat, shall we?

Thank you  – again. I’ve received so so many friendly comments, messages and words of encouragement recently – I’m feeling incredibly blessed! I may only have a smaller platform but to know that I have the support I do truly is a blessing – I’m grateful for each and every one of you reading this post!

The gym is going well! I’ve had a few little things disrupting my recent routine but I’ve still made it in five times a week and I’m impressed by that! And when I haven’t been able to get in I’ve been keeping active – I’ve found a new beach walking route recently close to home that I’m loving – beautiful outlooks don’t hurt at all! I’m feeling so much better already so let’s hope that the results I’m after come soon!

The power of a positive attitude. Some of you reading this know me personally, and know I’ve been struggling with quite a few things recently – and I wanted to quickly chat about the difference a positive attitude can have on so many things. Whilst I don’t believe a positive attitude can manifest everything you want in life (hasn’t happened to me, but wow I wish it did!) I really am seeing an improvement in my self-esteem, self-worth and mental health by approaching things more positively. Yes – certain situations can suck quite a lot. But what are the positives in the negative situation? I mean yes I’m currently only freelancing and working casually and I do want a position with more responsibility and reliability – but the positives are I still have a roof over my head, am paying my bills and I get to focus on my health, friendships and family so much more. Yes people in my life might be struggling with health issues that have me worried 24-7 but at least I’ve got them here and value the time that we spend together. A change as simple as this has really helped me over the last few weeks – I know that obviously there are a LOT of situations without a positive angle that can be taken – but if you can pull even one positive out of a negative I promise you can feel so much better!

I’m a silk pillowcase convert! You might (probably won’t) remember that for Christmas 2016 I received a silk pillowcase as a gift. I’ve actually only just started using it this Friday (oops!) and I’m already impressed! It’s made a noticeable difference in how my hair is of a morning – it’s much less frizzy and more manageable when I wake up. I haven’t noticed any difference in my skin as yet (it has only been a couple of nights) but I now have high hopes!

Latest post roundup: I shared details of the products I’ve recently used in my February Empties post and followed that up with a rundown of the Priceline Beauty Prescription Live event with all the cool photos and statistics! Last Monday I shared with you two body care products I have been LOVING from BodyBlendz. Wednesday’s post was a more negative one sharing the ‘Products I Regret Buying‘ and followed up Friday with my tips on workout-friendly makeup!

That’s it for me this week! I’ve got some fun content headed your way that I really hope you love!

Gym Friendly Makeup
Current Beauty Wishlist | March 2018

Comments

  1. Laura says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Glad to hear everything is going well at the moment! I need to try silk pillowcases, they sound amazing!

    Laura || http://www.thelifeoflaura.com.au xx

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      I slept on it with wet hair last night and the difference is actually mindblowing! They are pricey (Hello Hair do the cheapest I’ve found) but I think it’s love!

      Reply
  2. Marisa Robinson says

    March 19, 2018 at 10:17 am

    I love my silk pillowcase too! I didn’t get one straight away but once I started using it I was sold! My hair was so smooth and it just made for a good nights sleep 🙂

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      I am totally impressed! A little weird to get used to after a lifetime of cotton but I’m a convert!

      Reply
  3. Rochelle says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:56 am

    I’ve heard that the silk pillowcases such a game changer! I need to try it out!

    Rochelle || http://www.simplesocialsister.com

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      110% recommend!

      Reply
  4. Di from Max The Unicorn says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    I’m off to check out the products you regret buying, love reading those types of posts!

    Di from Max The Unicorn

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      Me too! Hope you love it Di 🙂 you’ll love what I’ve got coming for the rest of the week then!

      Reply
  5. Tasha says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    I’m guilty of being a pessimist, but I agree that thinking positively can totally change your outlook on life! Ah I don’t know if I buy into the silk pillow case hahahah! I figure it’s probably something I’d have to try in order to change my mind haha!

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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  6. Aleney says

    March 20, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    Happy to hear all is going well. I’m going to have to give the silk pillowslip thing a go. My hair is shocking

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 20, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks Aleney! My hair is a tragedy too but this seriously helps!

      Reply

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