Motivational Monday #15

Hello Lovelies,

It's that time again when I use my Monday to try and motivate all you out there (or just the people that take the time out to read my blog).

I was sat here for a long time last night trying to think of how I was going to say what I wanted to say.
I have decided that I am going to share some personal information about my life recently and how it has motivated me even more for my future, and I hope it will do the same for you.

Sometimes, life is very simple. Everything is black and white, and everything seems to make sense.
Sometimes, life is a pain in the arse. Everything is rubbish and complicated, and there doesn't seem to be a way out of a downward spiral of negativity.

Today. Life is good.
Life isn't always simple and it isn't all roses and rainbows, but there's no reason why it shouldn't be.
If there was absolutely anything I would like people to take from this post, it would be this by Anthony Burrill;

Work hard and be nice to people.

I do believe, sometimes, it really is as simple as that and it really is the easiest thing to do.

Yesterday, on the 10th November 2013, after 2 and a half years of tests, I was given the all clear and I am officially clear of cancer! No, I haven't had cancer but had a horrible scare that has meant I have been in and out of the hospital for the past 2 and a half years. This is something no one really knows about, as I have just been getting on with it and it is very personal. As ridiculous as it is, sometimes, we have to receive bad news or be put into a bad situation to come out better on the other side, but that shouldn't be the case. Life is yours. No one elses, if you want something go and get it! There was no way I was letting this set me back and make me not achieve the things I set out to achieve. So, not only this week have I officially graduated from University with my 2:1, I have also been given the opportunity to work for an amazing company in my dream job as a Digital Account Executive. If you work hard, go above and beyond of what is expected, and want something hard enough you can always, always achieve and get what you want.

Do you think if I let or you let all the bad things that get in the way of life, we'd be where we are today? Hell no!

If I quit university when I was at my lowest, I wouldn't be able to stand here and say I have a decent degree and amazing memories to go with it.

If I didn't work hard and volunteer as often as I could, with every day off I had, I wouldn't be able to stand here and brag about all the skills I have, the amazing people I have met and the places I have been to.

And if I stopped and gave up on my job hunt and let myself fall into a negative spiral, I wouldn't be able to stand here and I say I landed the job of my dreams and can officially say I am a career lady and can start enjoying my life, my future and growing up.

If you want something, go and get it. Life isn't here to hand you anything for free, nor does it owe you anything. You earn what you get in life. So, be the best you can be, do the best you can do in everything you do and make the most of the people you have in your life - stop taking things for granted. Get up and do something, make yourself happy and achieve the life you deserve.

And the be nice to people? Just do it.

It's not hard, it's actually very, very easy and will make someone's day.

Life can be simple, you just have to let it be.

Hopeful

xxx

Outfit Post #23 & Graduation

Hello Lovelies :)

Again, been ignoring my blog a little bit recently! One minute I have writers block then I have about 5 things to blog about all at once, so, hopefully they'll be a lot more content being put up over the next few days!

Well, it's officially, I am (finally) a University of Chester Graduate... And, it feels AMAZING!

I had the best and most lovely day celebrating with my loved ones. It was the best feeling knowing that all the hard work had paid off and we were being recognised for the past three years, what a fabulous end!

When deciding my outfit for the day I wanted to make sure I got something that I could wear again and again and again, rather than something I would wear once and never wear again (over use of the word again, sorry about that!)

So, ASOS do dresses called 'wiggle dresses' and I have been an admirer for quite some time but they never have any in my size (boo-hoo!) but for some unknown reason a couple of weeks before Graduation I decided to look on the website again and low and behold, they have a wiggle dress, in my size, in an amazing colour and pattern that I knew I would wear afterwards - perfect!

It fit like a dream. Easily one of the best purchases I have made for a while! Seen as the dress was very busy with all the flowers and burgundy colour, I decided to keep it plain and simple for Grad, teaming it with nude peeptoe platforms, clutch bang and chandelier earrings, as I didn't want to take away from the beautiful pattern. I know I could wear this dress in the day, with some mid heels/loafers with my mac and it would look fantastic! I would recommend all girls, especially with curves, to go and purchase a wiggle dress. It is the comfiest dress I have ever worn, was a perfect length and hugged me in all the right places - what more could you ask for?

It was such a lovely day and I am so glad I can finally call myself a Graduate! :) 

Good news time? Last week I found out I had got the job of my dreams  - you are now looking at the new Digital Account Executive for The Fresh Group. I could not be happier! It's the best feeling in the world to feel like you're being rewarded for all your hard work. I am so glad I stayed determined and focused in my job hunting otherwise I would never have got this opportunity!

Here are some snaps from the day that I thought you might enjoy :)

Daddy Gorton & I

Mummy Gorton & I

A few shots of me in my cap and gown :)

(I had to change my shoes during the day so I didn't have sore feet!)

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday evening Lovelies,

Hopeful

xxx

Motivational Monday #14

Hello Lovelies,

It's been a long time since I did a Motivational Monday blog post.
I no longer want to apologise for my lateness - I have come to the conclusion that, sometimes, I don't have the motivation myself to motivate others (human beings, eh?) so when I do blog... I want to make sure it's something meaningful and relevant to what I have heard people say/discuss. How can you motivate the motivatee?

Today's Motivational Monday is all about body image. A topic that surrounds are everyday being and our day to day lives. A topic that I, personally, have strong opinions about, and today, I wish to share them with you.

Over the years, from the ages of around 13 until now 21, I have struggled with my body image.

I have had moments of sheer weakness, self-loathing and disregarding myself as a 'fat, ugly mess'.
I have had moments of strength and feelings that I have overcome my demons and I am happy with who I am and the way I look.
I have also had moments where I seem to knock myself back down again and have to start from scratch.

The main word in this sentences is 'I'.
No one else makes you feel this way or makes you see yourself as a 'fat, ugly mess' - sure there are people in your lives who make it very difficult to see anything else but that comment and who fuel your negativity and tear you down rather than build you up. But ultimately, you are the only person who allows yourself to feel, act and think this way.


Over the years, I have taken it upon myself to be more positive. Be more proactive with my attitudes towards myself and other women. Be more happy and confident with what I have and not what I haven't.

So, there are two words I like to think of when looking at body image. Lots of people may disagree but a lot of people make agree, and if it changes some people's perception on the way they see themselves and their attitude then I know I have done what I was supposed to do.

The two words?
Understanding
and
Acceptance

Many people would say it's about changes. Changes in your attitude and changes in your mindset. Changes in your diet and exercise. Nope - the only changes you need to make are the ones I'm going to talk about right now.

Understanding?
Ok, so I bet many people when they see the word understanding would assume it's quite a patronising statement to make. That we need to understand about body shape, but we do. Body image is an education. A lesson that needs to be learnt as soon as possible, and with the right tools and teachers, can be a very easy topic to grasp and understand.

You must learn to understand your body shape. I would say I was a mix between a pear shape and an hourglass shape - which has it's good and bad points. This means I have a smaller upper body (small waist, fairly slimmer tummy and slimmer hips) but a huge ass (that could rival JLOs and Kimmy K) and pretty damn chunky thighs/calfs but my shoulders and hips are the same width apart which is wear the hourglass comes into play. So, over the years of self loathing and wishing I have slimmer legs, a more toned tummy and a smaller bum - one day I came to understand that that wasn't my body shape and never will be. If I was meant to be a skinny minnie, then I would be. I have fluctuated between sizes 8 - 14 and have found myself at a happy medium of a fairly healthy size 10 (I could probably do with losing a few inches for my BMI but I love cake too much!). It doesn't matter how much I exercise or eat healthily or how many inches I lose - I remain the same size. Comparing yourself to women who are not the same or have a similar body shape to you is automatically setting yourself up for a fall and a negative frame of mind. Look up to women who are curvy, or have a big bum or big boobs, or skinny legs! It doesn't matter whether you're a size 6 or a size 16 you have to UNDERSTAND your body shape and UNDERSTAND that you are who you are, if you were meant to look like someone else or be a different size you would be. A healthy mindset and an understanding of your body shape will give the best and positive step forward to accepting who you are.



Which is where acceptance comes into it.
Once you understand your body shape, find clothes/underwear that suit you and your figure you can move onto acceptance. Accepting yourself and others around you. By doing this will you (practically) stop comparing yourself to others. In my opening paragraph I mentioned how I could never write a motivational post without feeling motivated about a particular, relevant issue that I know affects many people. I also posed the question how can you motivate the motivatee? And I ask this question quite often, as I am very passionate about motivational speakers and looking for new role models, well it's easy... They're everywhere you look. My personal favourite is Instagram - its so easy to find fashion, beauty and motivational bloggers just at the click of a button! I follow so many plus size models and bloggers who provide me with inspiration every single day. I just think, why on earth would I compare and look up to women who are super fit or super skinny? Those women are equally as fabulous and they look incredible, but, I'm not super fit or super skinny so why would I look for motivation/positivity from women who look nothing like me! Be realistic and accept the body you have been given because you are beautiful, and there's no one in the world who can tell you different other than yourself.

We always want what we can't have. I'm not going to sit here and write that by doing both these things you will automatically love yourself and never have a bad day! Jeez, I still have my strops and fat days - ask anyone of my friends, they can be more often than not, but the fact I understand my body shape and accept who I am, it's so much easier to bounce back. I'll put on a dress and feel sexy, slim and happy with my body. Or someone will compliment me on what I am wearing which will automatically put a spring in your step - or you'll even find someone who finds you attractive even on days where you don't think/feel you are or decided not to wear as much make-up or wear baggy, scruffy, comfy clothes! And another thing, if you don't learn to understand and accept your body shape how can you have fun with fashion? After embracing my big bum and tiny waist, I now love (not all the time, like I say, I still have fat days) wearing pencil skirts and tight fitted dresses which show off my assests to the best of its ability.








Fashion has always meant to be fun not a chore! How can you possibly have fun if you're obsessing over looking like someone else! Be you because everyone else is already taken and simply because no one is better at being you than you!

Hopeful
xxx

Outfit post #22

Hello again Lovelies :)

I seem to be on top form with my outfit posts recently! Here's another one to feast your eyes on.

Today's look is a little 70's inspired - oversized blouse and flares? Match made in fashion heaven!

This leopard number is one of my all time favourite items in my wardrobe and I wear it with practically everything - jeans, trousers, pencil skirts, dungarees etc... It is fairly old and has seen better days (years old & has a small tear in the arm) but it goes with everything I own and I am a sucker for a bit of leopard print.

 

These wide leg trousers were a recent purchase from Miss Selfridge. As soon as I seen them in the front of the store I new I had to have them! I dressed them down with my Office Onward Platform heels and this leopard blouse, simple yet a really lovely day look. On a night out I would put them with a crop top and some super high wedges. They provide the perfect silhouette, cinching in my waist, sucking in my stomach and skimming over my bottom - a bottom curvy girls dream!

The only problem I would say I have with these trousers are the pleats in the front. Sometimes depending on how you stand or the way the trousers rouche up - it can be quite unflattering! But all in all, one of my favourite A/Q items in my wardrobe and I can't wait to try other shirts/tops/patterns!

Hopeful

xxx

Outfit post #21

Happy Sunday Lovelies!

Another outfit post for you to feast your eyes on - two in one week already? How lucky are you?

I've purchased a couple of beauties these past couple of days; being house bound for two weeks really does nothing for your bank account but has done wonderful things for my wardrobe!

This is definitely one of my favourite outfits for a while.

This long sleeved jumpsuit is from the amazing Missguided for an even more amazing price of only £24.99!

This isn't something I would usually go for as I've always had a smaller chest, something like this would never have suited me, but thank you to my new assets, I am able to try new things and be a little adventurous with my clothes - so exciting!

I originally bought this jumpsuit to wear in the evenings on a night out, but I was surprised with how versatile it is and I could style it easily enough to wear in the day! For this daytime look I chose to wear a lace trim black vest top underneath to disguise how low cut it really is and keep it as a sophisticated as possible. I am currently wearing sports bras while I'm still healing which is another reason I wore a vest underneath - they aren't the most attractive items ever made! 

I teamed the rest of this outfit with my chunky, heeled loafers from Office, gold chain from Primark and a slick of plum lipstick in my new shade 107 from the Kate Moss for Rimmel range!

I wore this outfit last night for a night out and styled it very similar but swapped the shoes for gold, sparkly peep toe heels and a dark burgundy lip to vamp up the look. I am on the hunt for a perfect pair of pointed stilettos to wear as I think they would look SO good with this jumpsuit, both day and night!

Rocking my new hair too, hope you like it!
I absolutely LOVE it!

Enjoy the rest of your evening,

Hopeful

xxx

Outfit post #20

Hello my lovelies!

How are we all? I hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far! Is it just me, or do some weekends just go too fast? I'm back to work after two weeks off next Wednesday and I honestly don't know where the time has gone - madness!

Anyway, I have a little outfit post for you today and another one in line - lucky you ;)

I have promised myself recently (like I do every so often) that I'm going to take this blogging malark more seriously and try and update my blog at least once a week. I've been pretty lousy as this recently so I have decided to turn over a new leaf... So, here I am!

As you all know; summer has officially left us and we're know facing the colder months of Autumn/Winter.

I'm not going to lie, I love Autumn. I love the crisp fresh air, the crunchy leaves on the ground, the warm colours and how it's super exceptable to cosy up in the comfiest of clothes next to the fire drinking hot chocolate - but most of all and most importantly, I love the fashion!

When the Autumn and Winter months come around the first thing I get excited about it buying a new coat! I buy myself a new one, Every. Single. Year! They always differ in styles as coast never really go out of fashion, so, I have a different style/colour for all occasions! 

This time around I have been lusting after an oversized coat that has a vintage feel and this year they haven't been hard to find. I first of all seen a absolutely gorgeous fushia pink one on ASOS, but for the steep price of £120, I had to re-think and look else where for something a little more in my price range as money is a bit tight recently, but, also I do like to pride myself on finding a bargain and finding an item that people's reactions are 'Really? No way!' when you tell them where it is from - which brings me onto my purchase!

This absolute beauty! As soon as I seen it in the shop I knew I had to have it!

And then when I seen the price tag I knew I had to have it even more!

This little number is from the one and only ASDA and came with the wonderful price tag of just £28!

Erm, hello, that's under £30 for a coat? How awesome is that?

I have literally wore it everyday since I bought it, it's extremely comfy, the sizes are true to size and it just completes my outfits, whether dressed up or dressed down. It is a little on the thin side (but what do you expect for under £30) so it is a little more of a show coat rather than a practical one but who cares!

This coat is the 'Harringbone' look and it's something that you find every single year as it keeps it's fashion value but also welcomes that vintage twist I was looking for. Also, with it being black, grey and white I knew it would be more of a safe option and would go with most things that I wear (rather than fushia pink... But I am swaying towards it, so it might be a next months purchase!)

This day I teamed the coat with a pretty dressed down look, which isn't usually me! But, as most of you probably know, I've just had a boob job (yay!) so I have been advised to only wear comfortable, baggy clothes hence the outfit of choice. I just wore my Zara boyfriend fit jeans (which I've had for around 4/5 years), a Primark long sleeved, baggy, grey, speckled top with my new heeled loafers from Office and a slick of deep purple/pink lipstick from Rimmel (Kate Moss Matte Collection in 107).

This is another lipstick I bought... Revlon in Black Cherry :)

Hope you like my outfit post for today lovelies & enjoy your weekend!

Hopeful

xxx

Blog Lovin!

It's official... I am now on Blog Lovin (yay!)
I'm pretty sure this link below takes you straight to my page - I would love to see and speak to as many other bloggers as possible, so feel free to follow me and I will be sure to follow back! This is very exciting! :)

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Hopeful
xxx

Outfit post #19

Hello Lovelies,

It's been a long time since I updated the blog - I'm terrible! The first thing I promised myself once I had finished uni was to make sure I used my spare time to blog more and I haven't kept it so far, oopsy! Oh well, there's still time to turn that around. So, this update is, of course, an outfit post. 

As most people will know, I am obsessed with ASOS and most of the items of clothing I tend to purchase recently are all from ASOS. It's simply one of the best online retailers ever to grace the fashion world (my own opinion, of course) So, when I received their magazine through the post I was so excited, especially, seen as it meant I could start planning my A/W wardrobe early - pretty sad I know.

As I was scanning through I came across this outfit and absolutely fell in love and knew I had to use it as inspiration and try to re-create it myself. 

Luckily, I had practically everything I needed. The boyfriend jeans, polo neck top, and headscarf but added some obvious/usual 'Hope' twists like red lipstick and heels.

It was SO comfortable and is definitely something I will be wearing again once the weather starts getting colder and little more miserable. I haven't wore a polo neck top in forever, and it felt so amazing to wear one! They're actually pretty chic and give a plain outfit a bit of a twist but still keeping it casual, but not as casual as a tee-shirt. 

(Polo neck - Primark, Jeans - Zara, Headscarf - Primark and Shoes - Office)

I love how this outfit, although quite plain, can be given a twist by adding different kinds of headscarfs and different lipstick colours depending on what look you're going for. I was trying to challenge a more vintage look by adding a splash of tan/red but I will definitely be using an orange or maybe a purple next time.

I cannot wait for ASOS to start introducing their A/W items on their website so I can start making some purchases! I already have four dresses waiting for me in my saved for later basket - hurry up payday!

Seen any outfit inspiration recently?

Hopeful

xxx

Outfit post #18

Hello Lovelies! 

Here's another outfit post for your to feast your eyes on!

As you will already be aware if you check into my blog often, I am a huge fan of the midi style as it suits my figure blah blah blah... Same old! So, this outfit features a midi skirt :)

This again, like most items of my clothing at the moment, was a hidden beauty that was shoved in the back of my wardrobe (I should really learn not to do that!) and it was a cheap little number from New Look. As it is old it won't be sold in stores now but there will be alternatives as the midi style has been huge this year. 

The best thing about my sense of style at the moment is that I'm dressing how I want to rather than how I think I should. I have always been a huge fan of the 50's era and vintage style but have never been brave enough to try it out, but now I am! Every single day I put on an outfit that expresses who I want to be and I couldn't be happier/more confident.

I teamed this navy blue skirt with my polka dot peplum (which has been featured heavily on this blog before) I love how versatile it is and the polka dots go perfect with the blue and tan. However, it did get rather annoying when the peplum kept untucking itself but all in all it was a comfy outfit and I really enjoyed the feel of it throughout the day. I finished the outfit off with a white statement necklace, tan belt and tan heels.

This outfit is perfect for the summer months as the skirt is lovely and floaty and would look great sitting outside having lunch with friends, rocking cat eye sunglasses!

Hope you like my outfit choice lovelies,

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Hopeful

xxx

Outfit post #17

Good Afternoon Lovelies,

Hope your Thursday is going well! I have had, yet again, a boring day looking for jobs and cruising the internet. But, I've had enough of being boring. So, I decided to get up, get dressed and see what the day would bring and then I realised I haven't done an everyday outfit post for a while!

I am absolutely loving the midi length at the moment. As I am bigger/curvier on the bottom and I'm not a huge fan of my legs this length allows me to cover up my insecurities as well as still being able to wear skirts/dresses without tights/leggings. This little beauty is from the one and only ASOS! They are easily my favourite online retailer at the moment, and I find myself on the website every single day. I came across this skirt a while ago but didn't have the funds to purchase it. I loved the paisley print (being a MOD's daughter and all!) and the length and thought I would be able to dress it up and down, plus, team it with different key pieces like vest tops, tee-shirts and crop tops. The best part? I happened to come across it again the other day and it was in the sale - yipee! So, obviously, I HAD to purchase it? Right? Yeah I knew you guys would agree! It's been a great buy.

 

I am so into buying clothes at the moment that are versatile and can be worn with more than one thing, which in my head makes sense as, I save money by only by one key item rather than numerous ones and they can be worn in both summer and winter months, good times!

I decided today to team the skirt with just a simple vest top, black heels and a chunky chain - simple, comfortable but still rather fashionable :)

 

Close up of the paisley print - Grey, purple and pinks!

Hope you like my outfit choice for the day!

Hopeful

xxx

Motivational Monday #13

Ok, so I haven’t actually done a motivational blog post in a while and it's not a Monday (which makes me a terrible blogger, bad Hope!) but I was talking to one of my lovely friends this morning who suggested I should do one, and basically, I couldn’t think of any reasons why not… So, here I am!

Over the past month or so my Facebook and Twitter feed has been bombarded with University students, first, second and third years, all expressing their joy at the results they have received and uploading pictures from graduation! So first of all I want to say CONGRATULATIONS to every single individual out there who is pleased/happy with their amazing results! You have bragging rights and deserve to show off the ear to ear smile you have plastered on your face – huge well done to you guys!

I don’t actually get my results until next week and I couldn’t be more scared. Every time I think about it the butterflies start stirring in my stomach, my heart starts thumping and a wave of sickness comes over me. I just desperately want to do well. Over the past three years I have worked so hard and given it my all… So, regardless of what happens, I know I will get the grade I deserve.

Speaking of working hard. Do you ever get the feeling that no matter what you do or how hard you work the universe just has a way of making it feel worthless? Yeah I do.

Sometimes, it doesn’t matter what you do or how hard you work.

Sometimes, it just isn’t the right time or place – how cliché does that sounds? But it’s the truth.

Ok, an example? I can give you an example. My own example!
I have finished University (still waiting for my results and to graduate) but during my time I have completed numerous work placements, as well as, studying and working part time. I have done this for two reasons 1) I actually wanted to, I like to be busy and feel like I’m using my time in the best way possible and 2) I am constantly thinking about my future and my career so thought gaining as much as experience as possible, as well as, a degree would be the best way to secure my future quickly after finishing University.  I thought everything was pretty much sorted. I felt secure and confident with my future after university. But, low and behold, things don’t always go to plan. I don’t have a job. I have been spending every day since I left university searching for jobs, and luckily, found some that sounds perfect and exactly what I am looking for, however, haven’t heard anything back. So, although I have a lot of experience, a degree and a pretty impressive CV, I’m still unemployed and finding things rather difficult – which I didn’t plan for, so I’m in a bit of a rut at the moment.

I bet you’re reading this thinking ‘gosh, this is depressing! Where’s the motivational part?’

Don’t worry I’m getting to that part right now.

After conversing with a few of my friends who are in the exact same position as me, jobless and feeling more and more bored and frustrated as the days go on, I just couldn’t understand why we were in this situation. All of us are talented in our own ways, have valuable experience and are pretty awesome people – so what is making us so unemployable? Well, nothing. It’s not that we’re not employable, in fact, we’re a damn catch! It’s literally just not the right time or place for me, or my friends, or any of you who are feeling the same.

Does that mean you give up? Hell no! Do you know what the best thing is about being unemployed? You’re not committed to anything so you can use your time do anything you have always wanted to do! 

What about that volunteering opportunity you have always wanted to do but never have the time? Now you do!

What about how you have always wanted to travel but never found the right time or place? Hello?! It’s here! Right now! I know you need money but just work in any job for a while to keep you occupied and get you to where you want to be!

And simply, you deserve a rest after 3 years of working your ass off to get where you are today? You have the rest of your life to work full time and build up your career – a month or two off won’t hurt! In fact, it’ll probably help you on your way to what you REALLY want and gives you time to think and do things for yourself, rather than things you’re ‘expected’ to do. 

So, as much as it is annoying and frustrating not having a job straight after University and it feels worthless to work hard for all that time, just remember, it isn’t worthless, you are exactly where you are supposed to be, no matter where or what that is. Use your time to do the things you want to do. It may not be the right time or place for your dream job but it is the right time and place to do the things you have always wanted to do as you have no commitments, no uni work and all the time in the world. When it’s supposed to happen, it will! I know it. Just keep on believing and it will happen. Just go and have fun, or do something you want – what harm will it do?

Although, this should be a happy, joyful time where we should celebrate the past three years and look forward to our future as everything we have worked towards is here. There are, again, days where you lost all hope. Lose motivation, determination and cannot find inspiration anywhere. Give over, inspiration is all around you, you just need to open your eyes. There are people you know who are doing things right now that can inspire and motivate you to keep going. Like;

An old friend from high school who was diagnosed with cancer years ago, beat it, and is using his experiences  to his advantage and studying Diagnostic Radiography at university – I mean how awesome is that?

Or a friend, who hasn’t always had the confidence to do what they wanted, but saw an opportunity to go to London to do a Film Critic course, and went. Simple as that.

Or family members who every single day show their compassion, patience and sheer incredibility with the things they do, like being a foster parent, working with elderly people who have Dementia and making their lives easier or working with mentally ill patients.

A friend, when nothing was going their way and could have easily given up, used this opportunity to do something she has always wanted to do and turned her hobby into a career and is becoming extremely successful – amazing!

Seriously guys, there are ordinary people doing ordinary things who surround you every single day who are doing things that are just simply, inspiring. Don’t forget to look closer to home for inspiration, motivation and determination because I pretty much guarantee you will find it.

I hope you feel a little more motivated after reading this, because, that’s the point J
And don’t be too harsh on yourselves. You, as an individual, can be your toughest critic, so just relax, take some time out and really think about all the things you want to do, because now is the time to do them!

Hopeful
xxx