Winter to Sring/Summer Bedroom!

Hi guys! When your reading this it will be May (wow), where has the past 5 months gone?! But when I'm writing this it is the middle of February, so a couple of days ago I changed my room from Winter vibes to Spring/Summer vibes and I honestly am so happy with the result. I only changed my bedroom accessories as I did get new furniture in October so there was no need for me to get new furniture. Here are the things I got....



 

Bedding

So I usually get my bedding from Next or Debenhams but this year there just wasn't anything that I really loved, well there was one in Next that was very similar to the one I got but I saw this one in Asda and In my opinion it looks much nicer than the one in Next. Sadly, I couldn't find this one on the Asda website, but I have linked the bedding from Next, they are genuinely so similar.
 - BUY IT HERE!

Cushions

I got these cushions so long ago, in the Next Spring sale 2016! As I purchased these in the sale last year I cant link them but they were from Next and I got them for £4 each and they are really nice quality.

 

Picture

 

Again, this is from Next. I really love this, it has a very rustic feel to it and I think it looks fresh and pretty.

- BUY IT HERE!

 

 

 

Reed Diffuser

 

I think it is such a nice touch to a room when there is a reed diffuser. I feel like everyone should have one, it's a really effortless way of making your room smell delightful without having to light a candle. I got this as a gift so I don't know where this specific one is from but since there is already a Next them going on, I will leave a link for a fresh smelling reed diffuser from Next.

 - BUY IT HERE!

 

 

 

Candle

 

I promise that this post is not sponsored by Next, they just have some really lovely homeware bits. This candle is mint lemonade scented, and it smells so refreshing. This fits in well with my lemon theme as now my room doesn't only look like the inside of a lemon, it now smells like fresh lemonade.

- BUY IT HERE!

 

 

 

Décor

 

These are my most favourite items in my room. I find them so cheery and they just put me in a good mood every time I look at them. Again... from Next. I can't find these on the website but they are £8 each from Next home.

 

 

 

Décor

 

I love these. These are copper geometric candle holders. I got these from a local candle shop so they don't have a website but you can get similar ones elsewhere. I have linked a similar one from ASOS.

 - BUY IT HERE!

 

 

 

Succulent

 

I got this from Asda home and I think this is so super cute. I think this adds a lovely, fresh and lively touch to my bedroom. This was £4.

- BUY IT HERE!

 

 

I hope this has given you some inspiration if you're thinking of doing your room for summer.

 

 

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Motivational Study Quotes!

Hi guys! I hope that studying is going well for you and that you are smashing your exams. For those of you who struggle to get motivated to study, I've gathered 5 of my favourite quotes that inspire me to get up and work hard.

"You don't want to look back and know you could've done better"

"Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you"

"Studying isn't as bad as failing"

"Short term pain, long term gain"

"Your future depends on what you do today"

 

 

I really hope this helped you to get motivated to study. Just remember that it won't be long until they are all over and you can enjoy your Summer holidays!

 

Wishing you the best of luck!

 

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

Good Luck🍀

Hi Guys, just a quick post today.

Exams have now started where I'm from so I just thought id give you a little talkative post.

I want you all to know, all you have to do in your exams is try your hardest! DO NOT STRESS! Exam results are not the end of the world and even though it may seem like it just now, you will look back afterwards and regret making yourself stressed over little things, if you just take all the study advice we have given you, if you know you have studied your hardest for the past month then you have nothing to worry about. whatever result you come out with at the end of the exam, you have worked hard for it, even if it is not as good as you hoped for, you tried your best, and that's all that counts!!

Good Luck Fellow Petals!

Be Kind and have Courage- XOXO Courage

What works for you!

Hi guys! So I've made a list of things to consider when choosing where and when to study.

Here are some questions to ask yourself:

 

 

Do I study better at night or in the morning?

 

 

Am I more focussed working at a table or lounging around?

 

 

Is constant snacking an avoidance tactic or does eating help me concentrate?

 

 

What's the best environment for me? Lamplight, bright light or daylight? Cool room or warm room? Tidy or untidy room?

 

 

Do I study best when I am with a group of friends? Or is this just time spent chatting? Do I focus more when working alone?

 

 

I hope this helped you guys!

 

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

Ways to reward😇

hi guys, so today I'm going to share with you things you should do to reward yourself after studying.

1. If your reading a book, put a small sweet on a section of the page and eat it when you read that section.
2. After 2 hours of study, you get to watch 1 episode of your favourite TV series.
3. After a test, Reward yourself by buying yourself something you've wanted to buy for a while.
4. if you get over a certain amount in your test, Treat yourself and go a day out.
5. If you do more study hours than planned, take a day off.

Hope this helped, Good luck!!!

Be Kind and Have Courage - XOXO Courage

How to make studying happen!

Hi guys! So I'm going to give you 4 easy steps to make studying actually happen! Its fair enough telling you how to study but these steps really will help.

1. Understand
Take time to think about what it is you are learning, how does it relate to you, if you don't get it, ask someone.

2. Condense
It is not possible to remember absolutely everything at once. Make coloured notes, mind maps or use post it notes to organise the key points.

3. Memorise
Rather than just reading over your notes, think of ways to make things more memorable and store information in your head so it can easily be found when it comes to your exam. Use mnemonics, funny stories, rhymes or songs and try to relate what you are remembering to you personally.

4. Review
Learning without reviewing is a bit like filling a bath with water without putting in the plug! Make time to come back and check that you remember what you have learned. Test yourself or ask someone to test you after a few weeks and again after a few months. Don't let all your hard work drain away, put the bath plug in!

Good luck for your exams guys!!

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

Study Websites🌏

Hi Everyone, so today I'm just going to do a short post telling you some of my favourite Study websites.

• SQA
• Scholar
• BBC Bitesize
• My Maths
• khana
• Get Revising
• Evans Chemistry

Be Kind and Have Courage- XOXO Courage 

Creative Study Methods!

Hi guys! As a part of our study series I thought I'd share a list of study methods which are proven to help memorise information but it depends on how your brain works.

- Make up mnemonics
- Draw a mind map
- Make the mind map smaller
- Coloured pens
- Make it personal
- Make up a song
- Make flash cards
- Teach others
- Google it
- Use post it notes
- Redraw mind map
- Think it through
- Make up a story with the information
- Do past papers
- Ask questions
- Repeat your mnemonic
- Get your friend to test you
- Use your flash cards
- Ask your teachers

I hope this helped you with your studying!

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

Do's and Dont's For Study✅

Hi everyone so today I'm going to simply tell you what i think are the Do's and Dont's of studying.

Do✅

• Have a clear space to study
• Keep your phone switched off therefor you won't get distracted
• Make a study Timetable
• Leave at least 1 week before a test to study
• Stay organised
• Have regular 15 minute breaks
• Have a positive mindset

Dont❎

• Dont stress, the more you stress, the less goes into your head
• Start studying the night before a test
• Study in a place where you normally relax
• Study after 10pm at night
• Do more than 2 hours of studying at a time
• Think you have to study at the same time just because someone else is

Be Kind and have Courage - XOXO Courage

Successful Studying!

Hi guys! Today as part of our study series I thought I'd share some tips for successful studying.

Tip 1 - Good Environment

Make sure you are in a room that's not too hot, or else you'll fall asleep, or too cold, because you'll be shivering. So the room has to be at a perfect temperature. Turn your phone off or put it in another room so that you have no distractions

Tip 2 - Supplies

Collect everything that you might need, post-its, notepads, pens, paperclips. Just make sure that everything is at hand if you ever need it so that you don't have to keep moving to go and get things.

Tip 3 - Candles

These aren't necessary but they keep a chilled, relaxed mood to stop you from stressing out too much.

Tip 4 - Set a timer

Time your self for an hour then have a ten minute break so that you don't go crazy with studying all the time. This also gives your brain time to process the information.

Tip 5 - Food/Drink

This ties in with the second tip but if you have a drink and some sort of snack you will be less likely to leave your study space, or you could just snack during your break.

Tip 6 - Make a study plan

I made a weekly plan so that I study a different subject every night of the week but I also have a day off because you need time to socialise.

I hope this helped you prepare for your exams!

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

Stage Step Study🎒

Hi everyone, So since Exams are very soon i thought from now until then i would do a series or studying posts to get you all in the mood for studying at this time of the year.
Studying is very universal, some studying methods just don't work for certain people.

Over the past couple of months i have comfortably found a studying method that constantly works for me in order to memorise everything i need to memorise for certain subjects, so today i though i would share my ways with you to see if this may work for you!

Preparation 

Stage 1

Firstly, i get myself 2 A4 Subject poly pocket folders, then i gather all of my notes that i want to study and make do with. i prefer to get a folder with a clear front so you can insert a piece of paper in and title it according to whats in the folder.

Stage 2

I turn all of my notes into mind maps for each topic in the subject, and i ALWAYS use colourful pens to do so as that is proven to help the brain remember things more clearly. i then put those mind maps into one folder, then for my other folder i make up questions from all my notes and insert that (from colourful pens of course) into the second folder and at the back i make an answer sheet just so i can mark my work.

Stage 3

Once my 2 booklets are now complete i can now start my study process.

Study Process

Stage 1

Firstly i read through my Mind map booklet once (of that required subject) then i cover the branches of the mind map and write down as much as i can according to that title

Stage 2

Next, i go over to my question booklet and answer the questions from that subject then i mark it and see how much i got right.

Stage 3

Finally after i have completed my booklets i take one of my past paper books or go online to find past papers and i do a Past Exam Paper according to the subject!

Just remember to repeat this process as much as possible

i hope that helped you find a studying technique!

Good luck with your exams !!!!!!

Be Kind and Have Courage- XOXO Courage

Study Methods!

Hi guys! So as exams are very close for us and possibly some of you guys, I thought I would share some ways that you can study. Everyone studies in different ways and I've tried to put in something for everyone. I wish you all the best of luck for your exams, whenever they are. I hope you enjoy our study series.

1. Flashcards

 

So these are pretty simple to make and make for effective studying. You can buy flashcards but you can also cut up paper and make your own, you could even make them on your computer. There are also apps that you can use to make flashcards which will always be on your phone. My favourite flashcards app is called Chegg. I'm not going to say anymore because flashcards are quite self-explanatory.
 

2. Study Booklet

 

This is really simple. Write out all the main facts you need to know in one booklet. Use colourful paper, pens and you could even put stickers on it to help you remember it.

 

3. Record yourself

 

Once you've written out the booklet of information you need to know you can use the voice recorder app on your phone to record yourself reading out the information. You can listen to the recording around the house, in the bath, while doing your makeup, on the bus to school or just before your exam.
 

4. Mind Maps

 

Everyone knows what a mind map is. You can stick these on your bedroom walls or next to your mirror so that you can read them when you are getting dressed or doing your makeup.

 

5. Post-it notes

 

Put formulas or quotes on them and stick them on your mirror or next to your light switch and look at them every time you walk past it.

6. Use colour

 

I can't recommend this enough! Use colour for everything. Use coloured pens, fineliners, paper, notebooks, paper clips, elastic bands, EVERYTHING HAS TO BE COLOURED! Trust me it will help you remember things so much better than having everything written on white paper with black pen.

 

I hope this helped you! Good luck studying!

 

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

Past Paper Practice📖

Hi everyone so today i thought id talk a little about Past papers, explain them, and give you a good past paper reference for a Maths and English.

What is a Past Paper?

- A past paper is an examination paper from a previous year or previous years, usually used either for exam practice or for test related practice. 

Why would a Past Paper help?

- Exam candidates find past papers valuable in test preparation as it gives you a taste of what the exam may contain and what you need to study more.

Can i get Past Papers for every subject?

- Yes, depending on what exam board you are with, their website will have previous years past papers for every subject.

Here are some past papers that may help you for National 5/GCSE/Higher:

• Maths       -   GCSE, National 5, Higher
• English     -   GCSE, National 5, Higher

Be Kind and Have Courage- XOXO Courage

10 steps to motivation!

Hi guys! So as it's still the start of the year and most people struggle to get motivation to go on to complete their new years resolutions, I thought I'd share with you my 10 steps to motivation.

1. Set goals

2. Keep a positive attitude

3. Leave personal problems aside

4. Improve your knowledge and skills

5. Be passionate

6. Lower or get rid of energy drains

7. Practice self-talk

8. Confront challenges and fears

9. Meditation

10. Recognise and reward success!


I hope that these steps help you to achieve your 2017 goals. You'll smash them!

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo
 

Top Tips for studying🤓

Hi everyone! So today I thought since exams are right around the corner I would share some of my favourite ways to study!

Tip No.1

Make study notes on plain paper or post-it-notes and stick them all around your room then when you are going past them, take a look at them then they will ease into ur memory every time you go by, I find this really useful!! My room is literally covered in colourful study notes lol

⭐️ Also make the writing or paper colourful so it won't slip your eye when you go past

Tip No.2 

Make flash cards and read them every night just before you go to sleep, this is scientifically proven to  make you remember things way more, to look or read it just before bed

⭐️ I like to use white flash cards with colourful pens to make studying a bit more fun

Tip No.3

Condense all of your notes gathered from either at school or from other sources, and get a plain subject folder with poly pockets and make a studying booklet to help you memorise, i prefer to do 1 booklet with all mind maps as that is how i learn best, and i also do 1 book with questions and answers according to my notes.

⭐️ I like to be colourful too and use all sorts of pens and highlighters when doing this method.

Tip No .4

Make a study plan, just put all your subjects on a piece of paper then plan out what ones you need to study at specific times then make a timetable of what subjects you are going to study each night

⭐️ I like to study a subject for one and a half hours at a time, I just find this is the right amount of time for me.

Here are some useful study bits and bobs that you might find useful-

• Flashcards                                                                  
• Fineliners
• Colourful Ballpoint pens
• Poly Pockets
• Folder Dividers
• Binders
• Study Planner

⭐️ NEVER leave it till the last minute to study, always start studying in advance to give you a better

 chance of memorising everything ⭐️

i hope this gave you some tips and tricks to study!! GOOD LUCK!!

Be kind and have Courage- xoxo Courage

Bedside Essentials!

Hi guys! Today I thought i'd share with you my bedside essentials, these are just a few products that always stay in my bedside drawer. I hope you enjoy!

Lipbalm

 

My personal favourite is Vaseline. I apply a thick layer of lipbalm every night for soft and plump lips. This is a lifesaver at this time of the year as the cold weather makes my lips go dry.

- BUY IT HERE!

Hand Cream

 

Recently I have started using the Dove regenerating nourishment hand cream. Again this is definitely a must have since my hands constantly dry up during the cold months.

- BUY IT HERE! 

Foot Cream

 

I have been loving the Soap and Glory heel genius foot cream. I use this before bed and just slip on fluffy socks.

- BUY IT HERE!

Spot Treatment

 

I suffer from really bad breakouts so I find it helps to apply a treatment to sleep with it on. I recently bought the Witch blemish stick which is super affordable and works wonders.

- BUY IT HERE!

Sleep Spray

 

I sometimes struggle to sleep so I've been using the Avon planet spa sleep serenity pillow mist. This contains Camomile and Lavender which are very calming scents an I have found that I've been having much better sleeps when I use this.

- BUY IT HERE!

Water

 

This is really necessary especially if you are prone to a dry mouth during the night.

 

 

So that's all I keep beside my bed. I hope you enjoyed this post. Leave a comment below of any posts you would like us to do.

 

 

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

 

Soap and Glory Wonderland💆🏼

Hi everyone, Firstly id like to say HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, whether your in a relationship or not i hope you have a wonderful day!! Secondly, today I'm going to show you the Soap and glory "the whole glam lot" product case with 10 amazing products in it!!

In this wonderful kit you get:

1. Sugar Crush Body wash - Body wash/ shower gel 
2. Hand Food - Hand Cream
3. The Righteous Butter - Body Butter
4. Hand Maid - Hand Sanitiser
5. Speed Plump - Face Moisturiser for dry skin
6. Scrub of your Life - Body Scrub
7. Smoothy Star - Body milk/lotion
8. Soap and Clarity - Vitamin C Face Wash
9. Thick and Fast - Mascara
10. Sexy MotherPucker - Lipgloss

This whole kit cos me £30 in January but unfortunately it was on sale at the time and possibly could be £60.

This is a brilliant valentines gift or any of these products individually as linked above!!

Be kind and have courage- xoxo Courage

Planning and Organising!

In 2017, which is scarily nearing, I am going to become more organised and I thought I'd bring you along and show and tell you how I am going to do it and my steps to achieving success.

Corkboard/Whiteboard
I haven't got round to buying one yet but I am planning to. I'm going to pin or magnet notes, important tasks, lists and quotes.

Diary/Planner/Journal
I am 100% buying a planner separate from my school one to note special date and events.

Pens and Notebooks
Just to have cute notes. Enough said.

Calendar
I will use this for visually planning and checking what I'm doing every time I walk past it.

Zoella Post-it Pack
This is going to be amazing for planning my weeks out and pinning to my corkboard and calendar. This also looks great with the copper foil and grey cover with marble effect post-its.

 I hope this post gave you some organization inspiration!

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo

2017 Goals!🍀

Hi everyone so for today's post I thought I'd share with you some of my goals for 2017 and how I am going to try and reach them by the end of the year!
Remember... don't set unrealistic goals, you want to set easy..ish goals that buy the end of the year you will have completed them and then feel good about yourself!

1. Be organised

   I tend to set this goal every year but I feel this year with all my exams for school and other activities I feel like I can achieve this goal
   This year to make sure I continue to stay organised throughout the year is by doing a bullet journal! If you have never heard of a bullet journal it is simply where you get a plain journal/notebook with plain paper (no lines) and you let your imagination run wild! It's basically like a diary but a lot more creative and I feel this will be good for me as I am very creative so I think I will get on well with it this year!
Here is a link to a journal - BUY IT

2. Get outside more

    I've set this goal as I think I'm far to engrossed on what's on tv or what's on my phone rather than going walks and seeing the world in a different perspective! This also helps with my next  goal I'm going to share with you!

3. Try and eat healthy and get fit

     Now I know this is everyone's goal and it doesn't usually end up happening but this year I think I will achieve this by not setting an image in my head of who/what I want to look like! As long as by the end of 2017 I feel good about myself and know I tried hard then that's all that matters

4. Stay positive

    This year I am hoping to keep a positive mindset and mostly.. to not care what anyone else says! If I want to do something then I will! This year I mostly want to be myself!


I hope you all have an amazing 2017!!!!!

Be kind and have courage- xoxo Courage

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!!

IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY!!

Spread the Christmas cheer this year! Spoil your family and friends. Donate a gift to charity to make someone's Christmas great, smile all the time and sing Christmas songs at the top of your voice.

I hope you are all having a very merry festive period and are concentrating on the important things. Today please do not think that your day is ruined if you don't get the present you wanted, instead show your loved ones how much you appreciate them. Surround yourself with family, friends, love and laughter.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Be Kind and Have Courage - Advice xoxo