The pressure and monotony that we feel from life can sometimes feel overwhelming and demotivating, it’s as if we’re always looking for that silver lining that marks the day when things just goes perfectly. Sadly, I don’t think that that day will come. But instead we have to build our resilience and persist through this…
Author: juliandee
A contributor at style plus dot com and a pediatric occupational therapist who works with wonderful kids with special abilities.
Importance of Creating Stress Buffers
We know that times are tough and based on how things are looking, it may take a further dive as the years go by; couple that up with the fact that we have our own personal aspirations and work responsibilities to live by to create a perfect concoction that leads to feeling overwhelmed. Thus, it…
A Sign to Stop Using Your Girlfriend’s Skincare Products: Difference of Men’s and Women’s Skin
When products are marketed to people, one way companies use to increase their revenue and baseline is by making versions that are specially made for men or women. Want to sell that shaver? Make it pink, curvy and “gentle” so it sells to women, on the other hand if you want to sell it to…
In The Wee Hours of the Morning: Benefits of Waking Early
The past few weeks have shown me what peace felt like before the world resumes back to its hurried pace as I wake up in the wee hours of the morning. I love starting my day slow because I believe it sets the pace for the rest of the day. If I hurry past my…
the art of de-cluttering
The current principle that I am applying in my days is the principle of de-cluttering- be it from the material things that I have, sense of style, relationships and even my mental and emotional baggage that I’ve been carrying for years.
The Line Between a Wish and Hope
There are days when it feels like I have a lot of burden on my shoulders, and stating it as feeling down would really undermine what it feels like. These are my reflections between the words wish and hope How sadness impacts your life There are days when all I ever wanted to do was…
The Healthy Way to Clean Your Skin
When I hear the word cleansing, other words like basic and staple immediately comes to mind. It’s a skincare step you don’t put much thought on, but if done poorly could lead to catastrophic results for the skin. Mind you, using shampoo suds on your face cleanses it but good luck to how your face…
10 Lessons I’ve Learned Moving Out
No one ever told me that moving out across countries alone can break your heart as if you’ve lost a loved one, the only difference is that you are still alive, albeit a thousand miles away from home. I guess I’ve been fortunate enough to have been given “a living eulogy” during my last week…