Hi guys,
So lockdown has proven to be tough on some people.. So I thought I’d share some tips to try and help deal with stress in these times.

You see ... ANXIETY.... It is all about accepting things as they are, and not wishing them to be as you want them to be.

If we can’t accept the reality of a situation and want to try and change it, or argue it all of the time, this can bring on discontentment, and frustration, leading to negative feelings and sometimes even anxiety or depression.

I am talking of circumstances that we can do nothing about, and the coronavirus lockdown is one of these instances, where for our own good, we need to do what we don't want to do, and we mostly don’t want to accept the reality and seriousness of this virus on the economy and our worlds as we know them. Hence, instead of thinking of different ways of living, and learning a way around working in the lockdown, a lot of people find themselves scared, lonely and anxious or depressed.

STRESS - It is not your circumstances that make you stressed it is how you respond to them.

Take two drivers, the first driver gets angry at other drivers, frustrated by the traffic, and angry at the fact that there are potholes. He is very stressed and uptight by the time he reaches his destination, now his cortisol levels are through the roof which are detrimental to his immune system and health.


The second driver notices someone try to cut him up, but wonders where that driver’s mind is, and what he is thinking about or going through today. He acknoweldges the road is bad and puts his energy into avoiding the potholes, and he knew the traffic would be heavy so has left an extra 1/4 hr for his travel time. This driver is calm when he reaches the other end, and has been more mindful of other’s situations. His cortisol levels have not been raise and is in good health!

You see ... it is how we react to the situation that causes the stress levels and not the incident itself.


A + B = C


where A is the incident, B is you and your reaction, and C is your stress level


So how do we manage our emotions and react differently??


We need to train ourselves to think LATERALLY...
There is generally more than one answer to a question, more than one solution to a problem, more than one way of fixing something.
When you have recalled how to fix something, react to something, but that doesn’t work, then think again and find another solution!
Be open, be flexible in your mind, and realise that a creative mind is not about being a genius, it is about learning to relax and open the mind to different ways and ideas......


Emma x

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The truth is, there is nothing nicer than seeing beautiful clear glowing skin, and nothing worse than seeing bad skin piled up with huge amounts of makeup to cover it.
But, sadly, this is sometimes inevitable, and I have been there myself in my younger years, even using theatrical makeup to cover the teenage blemishes that haunt us through those younger years.

So what is the answer??

Skin care routine... skin care routine.... skin care routine... Oh and lots of water and veggies of course!! Sorry, but these are essential guys :-0

It doesn’t matter whether you wear makeup or not, if your skin looks better, then you feel better, and if you wear makeup, then the makeup will look SOOOO much better if your skin is healthier. If you are a BRIDE TO BE, then you will certainly want your skin to glow through your makeup on your special day!

So my tips for a clearer skin and a much nicer makeup finish are as follows:-

1) Skin care takes time, time to carry out, and time to heal and rebalance, don’t expect results over night...
2) Skin and hair have a pH of 4.5 to 5.5, and a lot of products we use can be too alkaline or too acidic. Using a product that is too astringent, although it clears the oil can cause the skin to have the counteraction of producing more oils to compensate the stripping of the skin.
3) Try and use products that balance the skins pH. This can take a few weeks,, but the results are worth it.
4) CLEANSE - properly with non soap products, TONE to cool and close the pores, SERUM to boost natural moisture, MOISTURISER to deep condition the skin.
5) Exfoliate once a week with a gently face scrub or exfoliant, and try a moisturising mask, and some strawberries ;-), once in a while to give your skin a boost.
5) Never sleep in your makeup!
6) Drink plenty of water, and eat your veggies!


Brides, you need to start this a few months before your big day to really clear your skin out and GET THE GLOW!


Need more tips? Just ask....


Emma xx




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