RainHazel

T he New Year is fast approaching. It's the time of year that people start thinking about what they want to change in their lives and set New Year's resolutions. Most people will fail to stick to their New Years resolutions, with some articles claiming that up to 80%  of resolutions fail by February! This is why I think the time to start working towards your goals is right now, not January 1st. Even in this last day of 2017, it's definitely not too late! By making some progress now, however small, you will kick start your new year with the knowledge that you have already committed to, and made progress towards, your goals. The most common New Years resolutions have to do with health, fitness, finances, time management and decluttering. Here are some quick, easy ways you can start improving on these areas. Eat more healthily:     The mistake that people make here is trying to run before they can walk. I speak from experience because I also made this error. I w...

'S kincare routines' are the new makeup routines of the social media world. There are a few reasons why I'm not a fan of these. Firstly, it ignores the major factor that is genetics. Even if I follow an Insta-model's skincare routine to a T, I will still have a few little blemishes on my face. Because that's just how my skin is, no matter how well I look after it.😭   Secondly, these 'skincare routine' posts are usually just an opportunity for 'social influencers' to market products for companies who have paid handsomely for the promotion. What an ironic start to a skincare post, you must be thinking. I started with a mini-rant about skincare routines mainly to highlight what this post will do differently. My advice won't be to buy a specific product. Unfortunately, you can't just buy one product and magically get flawless skin. However, there are some steps you can take that will visibly improve the state of your skin. Water, Water...