What is your Superpower?

All of us are born with a Superpower, a gift, a talent, something you love to do and you do it with passion. You have probably never thought of it as a Superpower but I would ask you to think about it and define it in your mind.

It could be an existing hobby that excites you like creating a piece of art or drawing a portrait or something you haven’t even unearthed yet. I do believe we are all here on this earth to fulfill a purpose not just to exist and do the same thing every day for 50 years and that’s that! To be fulfilled our lives need to have a meaning, a purpose, and an awareness that we have a choice.

It can take a walk down memory lane to when you were a child to think of something you wanted to be when you grew up. What did you dream about when you didn’t have a care in the world? It’s in there, it is in you and you will know exactly what it is when you find it as it will literally feel like a light has gone off inside you.

I like to think back to your younger self, this is you before you had to become a certain person to each person you interact with, in your relationships, your boss, your parents, your children. Always evolving, always striving to be the best, and losing a little of yourself along the way. Unearthing your superpower comes from the true you inside. A shift in your energy will take place when you focus on what you are passionate about.

This can be done at any age, great for teenagers wondering what they want to do with their life. We are programmed to believe we need to do everything in the right order and we will be successful. Now, this is true only if you know what you want to do and you can put all your focus on building your life around this. But, what if you don’t know and you are not sure which way to turn? It leaves you feeling empty and lost wanting to cling on to any opportunity that seems OK. This thinking isn’t any good and will only create resentment down the line. Give yourself a chance to realise what your true superpowers are. It can literally be anything from wanting to help others, creating your own designs, or thinking of something completely new.

Your superpower could be an issue you have struggled with and found a solution that really worked and changed your life for the better. It could be how you got in shape, how you overcome speaking in public, or how you taught yourself to dance. All of these gifts can be used as a platform to help others and become your true calling.

Open your mind to the possibilities that if you can dream it you can create it. If reading this only inspires 1 person then I will have done my best today.

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The 'F' Word

This is something I believe we have all felt especially over the last 6 months.

F E A R - or how I like to call it - False Evidence Appearing as Reality.

The whole world went into lockdown in 2020. Schools were closed, shops shut down, businesses were grounded to a halt and we were all instructed to stay home and stay safe. We couldn’t see our loved ones, go on holiday and even the basic act of going the toilet had its own irrational 4 ply complications, the restrictions seemed to be endlessly flushing away our freedom.

Lockdown

This suffocating situation led to us finding new ways to occupy ourselves and seek a ‘new normal’ The social media machine kicked into action, suddenly we were getting an insight into the lives of some well-known faces offering cookery tutorials, daily exercise boosters, Tik Tok dance renditions and 1001 ways to make just about anything...believe me I did about 800 of them. Then came the homeschooling bombshell. Now, I am no teacher but I did my best to help my children cope. All the while, in the back of my mind, worrying about the health of my vulnerable family members.

When will this be over, my daughter would ask? When can we visit nan and grandad again? I just didn’t know, I didn’t have an answer and I couldn’t bear to think about the next time we could hug each other and just be in each other’s lives again.

Social Distance

I actually stopped watching the news and the daily updates that only created more fear. Slowly, I used this time to really focus on what I want my life to be like. I started to take the fear out of my life and choosing another ‘f’ word. I started focusing on my business, my passions, my creativity. I had so many ideas but never had any time to execute them...until now!

I gave my website a complete overhaul and added loads of fabulous content. I started writing this blog and launched it to amazing reviews. I planned out my content for the blogs for the next year and the more I did the bigger the creativity flowed. I filmed a makeup tutorial for an online business magazine in LA. I have lots of exciting projects that I will be launching very soon.

Positive Mindset

I started changing my daily habits by getting up early to do yoga and I finally learned how to meditate. I started listening to motivational podcasts and watching business webinars to really fine-tune my mindset. It really helped me find freedom from the 4 walls of fear I was living in. I read a quote that said, “if you do the same things every day you will get the same results”. Now take that any way you like but for me, I knew I needed to reboot my life and make some changes.

This year has driven something deep inside me to come to the surface and it’s here to stay. My beautiful mum always says to me ‘to put one foot in front of the other’ and I think this year this has been incredibly important to realise what we have today, to be grateful for what we have today, and to stop living on autopilot. I am so aware of the life I am living now. I am choosing to live my life, setting goals, making progress, and taking action. When you focus on what you have it leaves no room for fear.

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My Skincare Edit

I am a total skincare advocate, Its the thing that I would personally spend the most money on above hair, clothes, etc. I just feel investing in your skin is so so important. If you look after your skin it will massively make a difference to how you look and how your skin ages when you get older. I am in my forties now and I have looked after my skin since my early twenties. It really wasn’t that sophisticated then, with a cleanser and moisturiser routine in place. But today there are serums and spritz toners, eye creams, potions and lotions you use every other night containing AHA’s, retinol, Glycolic acid and the buzz ingredient at the moment Hyaluronic acid. It’s enough to send your head into a frenzy.

This week I thought I would go over my skincare routine. I have a daily routine and I also do a weekly facial too. This tends to keep my skin in the best condition. So my skin is normal, I do have pigmentation and I am over 40 so looking for my skincare to really target those areas. I love trying new skincare products or when you get a sample to try. I’m always drawn by the smell of products and I do treat it as a lovely experience rather than the chore of taking your makeup off.

Cleanse

In the morning I like to use a cream cleanser, it really wakes me up as well as deep cleaning my skin from the overnight regeneration. I love to use Cleanse & Polish by LIZ EARLE and I have also just started to use the Smoothing Cleanser from TROPIC both have a wonderful fresh eucalyptus aroma with skin purifying properties so my skin feels squeaky clean. I follow this with either Instant Boost Skin Tonic from LIZ EARLE or the Vitamin Toner from TROPIC.

Why use a toner?

So we all know why we need to use a face cleanser but what about a toner? Is it just another step in the process you could miss out and save time and money? Actually it is really important to use a toner straight after you have cleansed to balance out your skins PH level. The skin’s PH level should be around 5.5 to be at its optimal level and give your moisturiser a real chance to infuse the moisture into your skin. Without a toner, your skin can take around 8-10 hours to reach its PH level naturally. This can leave your skin reacting to products and causing skin issues like breakouts and erratic skin one minute dry the next oily or sensitive.

Skin Prescription

I then use a few products from THE ORDINARY I have recently tapped into this brand and they are proving to be real game-changers. The product range comes in cute dispenser bottles with their own dispenser pipettes. I use a product called Argireline Solution 10% around my eyes and across my forehead. I then use Caffeine Solution 5% EGCG around my eyes and on any areas of pigmentation. Lastly, I use the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 all over my face. This cocktail focuses on my skin concerns of fine lines, pigmentation, and hydration.

Moisture Surge

I couldn’t live without moisturiser. I feel as soon as I put it on it changes my skin texture. Obviously without cleansing correctly this step would be a waste of time but I just love how this brings my skin back to life. I am currently using L’OCCITANE Immortelle Cream, it’s a rich luxurious moisturiser that really sinks in deep for long-lasting hydration. And I have been using TROPIC Skin Feast enriched with Hyaluronic acid for intense moisturisation.

Beauty Sleep

Before bed, I cleanse and tone the same as in the morning, and then I have been using a fantastic product called AHA Overnight Facial from THE PRISM LAB. I apply 2-3 pumps all over my face including the eyes and leave for around 5 minutes before applying my moisturiser. This product gives that glow to the skin when you wake up. It gently exfoliates, improves hydration, and really helps with pigmentation too.I have found this product has greatly reduced the overall appearance of my pigmentation. It lasts ages too which is always a bonus.

Weekly Facial Boost

I usually get a bath at night I just love the whole relaxation experience of having 20 minutes to myself. Ill cleanse as normal and then I do a double cleanse just to deep cleanse my pores. I then use my holy grail of exfoliators, its the GATINEAU Radiance Enhancing Gommage it's like a satsuma colour gel that you put onto the face, neck & decolletage and massage it in. After a few minutes, it starts to go into an oilier consistency and that is the process done. No scratchy particles or harsh rubbing, just wipe odd with a warm cleansing cloth and your skin will feel super smooth and plump. I follow this with their Perfection Ultime Radiance Refreshing Mask. I apply this with the brush applicator and leave while I am in the bath to really infuse. Remove after 20 minutes with a warm cleansing cloth. I also recently got a sample of LUSH’s Dark Angel Fresh Cleanser which I was a bit hesitant to try. It's black due to its Charcoal ingredient and is infused with avocado. You take a pinch of the paste on the palm of your hand and mix it with a few drops of water until you get a nice consistency and then apply all over the skin. The first time I tried it I thought my skin is going to be red and irritated but it was amazing I removed the product with a warm cleansing cloth it does take a bit more effort to remove the paste but my skin felt super velvety and bouncy with a smooth finish. I do this once a week too. This is a great product for teenage skin too and can be used daily.

After my bath, I apply the AHA Overnight Facial and then my moisturiser. I am going to be doing skin-specific blog focuses in the coming weeks so if you do have a skin concern then please let me know and I can include that too.

Hope you enjoyed reading this. I have tried a lot of skincare brands and products and I am not tied to any brands I just love to look after my skin and wanted to share this with you. I am always on the lookout for deals. I just love a deal where it gives you so much value but for something that actually works.

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