Self Confidence is key to happiness. Low confidence in yourself affects the way you see yourself and your ability to interact with others. A few small changes each day can boost your confidence and self esteem to make the world of difference. Try a few of these confidence boosters every day, and you'll soon notice some wonderful changes!
How To Be More Confident In 8 Easy Steps
Smile!
Accept Compliments
Have Some 'Me Time'
Say What You Like About You
Make A Bit Of An Effort
Be Kind And Generous
Take Selfies
Believe In Yourself
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Self Confidence is key to happiness. Low confidence in yourself affects the way you see yourself and your ability to interact with others. A few small changes each day can boost your confidence and self esteem to make the world of difference. Try a few of these confidence boosters every day, and you'll soon notice some wonderful changes!
How To Be More Confident In 8 Easy Steps
Smile!
Accept Compliments
Have Some 'Me Time'
Say What You Like About You
Make A Bit Of An Effort
Be Kind And Generous
Take Selfies
Believe In Yourself
If you have enjoyed reading this post, and found it interesting or helpful, you can say thank you and support Whimsical Mama by buying me a coffee!
I'd really appreciate it! ☕☕
I'm a firm believer in the power of expressing gratitude and being thankful for every thing you have. If you are feeling down, negative, disorganised, all over the place or just generally negative, starting a gratitude journal may just change your life. In the current times, with all the fancy technology we have at our fingertips - apps are often the way to go. I decided to try out a few different gratitude journaling apps and I wanted to share them with you!Easy Ways To Start A Gratitude Journal With An App
Regular journaling has been scientifically proven to improve your wellbeing, and helps to create a positive mindset. By making a point of writing down all the things (big or small!) that you are thankful for, can really improve your mental health and wellbeing, as well as being inspiring to look back on. So if you are interested in starting your gratitude journaling journey, but you are more of a digital note maker these 5 gratitude journaling apps are the way to go!
Gratitude
Gratitude is a lovely little app, quick to get going and easy to use throughout. Beginning each day on your 'journal' it gives you a prompt to write about, and you can even add a photo from your camera roll for each entry too. It then goes on to give you the option of creating daily affirmations (which some people love, some don't and that's ok). The app also provides you with fab quotes of the day and even the ability to create a vision board too! (Free, but there is a paid version option) Available on Android
Presently
Presently is my favourite gratitude journal app on this list, simply because it's just that - a gratitude journal app. It's simple, it's elegant and it's so easy to use. No frills, nothing fancy or extra, just exactly what it says on the tin. It allows you to focus on simply jotting down what you are grateful for today, and yesterday and keeps it all neat in a little diary. Perfect, sweet and simple. (Free & 100% ad free too) Available on Android
365 Gratitude Journal
Gratitude Garden
Gratitude Garden is another more simpler app. Again it does exactly what it sets out to do. Gives you the opportunity to fill in 3 things you are grateful for that day and each time you fill in your 3 things you get 'gratitude points' which can be used to buy things for your beautiful 'gratitude garden'. The app also let's you turn over a new card each day, with a motivational quote and inspiration for your day going forward too. Easy to use, fun to play and beautiful to look at! (Free) Available on Android and IOS
HappyFeed
HappyFeed is a slightly different type of gratitude journaling app. It does of course first give you chance to fill in a little journal, with prompts or hints if needed, and you can add photos or locations too, which is fab. The little bit extra to this app is the fact you can join in a group or a 'private pod' to share your moments with too! It also allows you to look back through memories and sends you a highlight of your month too. A really lovely app if you are looking for something a little bit more than your basic gratitude journal. (Free) Available on Android and IOS
I completely understand that apps aren't for everyone. Some people like to keep parts of their lives separate, off their phones, and some people are more pen and paper people - and that's perfectly ok too. If you are unsure, why not give one of these apps a go, it can't hurt right?
No matter what works best for you, try and stick to it - to make your happiness a habit and feel the true benefit of gratitude in your life.
Have you tried any Gratitude Journaling apps before?
Do you think you might give one a go?
If you have enjoyed reading this post, and found it interesting or helpful, you can say thank you and support Whimsical Mama by buying me a coffee!
I'd really appreciate it! ☕☕
I'm a firm believer in the power of expressing gratitude and being thankful for every thing you have. If you are feeling down, negative, disorganised, all over the place or just generally negative, starting a gratitude journal may just change your life. In the current times, with all the fancy technology we have at our fingertips - apps are often the way to go. I decided to try out a few different gratitude journaling apps and I wanted to share them with you!Easy Ways To Start A Gratitude Journal With An App
Regular journaling has been scientifically proven to improve your wellbeing, and helps to create a positive mindset. By making a point of writing down all the things (big or small!) that you are thankful for, can really improve your mental health and wellbeing, as well as being inspiring to look back on. So if you are interested in starting your gratitude journaling journey, but you are more of a digital note maker these 5 gratitude journaling apps are the way to go!
Gratitude
Gratitude is a lovely little app, quick to get going and easy to use throughout. Beginning each day on your 'journal' it gives you a prompt to write about, and you can even add a photo from your camera roll for each entry too. It then goes on to give you the option of creating daily affirmations (which some people love, some don't and that's ok). The app also provides you with fab quotes of the day and even the ability to create a vision board too! (Free, but there is a paid version option) Available on Android
Presently
Presently is my favourite gratitude journal app on this list, simply because it's just that - a gratitude journal app. It's simple, it's elegant and it's so easy to use. No frills, nothing fancy or extra, just exactly what it says on the tin. It allows you to focus on simply jotting down what you are grateful for today, and yesterday and keeps it all neat in a little diary. Perfect, sweet and simple. (Free & 100% ad free too) Available on Android
365 Gratitude Journal
Gratitude Garden
Gratitude Garden is another more simpler app. Again it does exactly what it sets out to do. Gives you the opportunity to fill in 3 things you are grateful for that day and each time you fill in your 3 things you get 'gratitude points' which can be used to buy things for your beautiful 'gratitude garden'. The app also let's you turn over a new card each day, with a motivational quote and inspiration for your day going forward too. Easy to use, fun to play and beautiful to look at! (Free) Available on Android and IOS
HappyFeed
HappyFeed is a slightly different type of gratitude journaling app. It does of course first give you chance to fill in a little journal, with prompts or hints if needed, and you can add photos or locations too, which is fab. The little bit extra to this app is the fact you can join in a group or a 'private pod' to share your moments with too! It also allows you to look back through memories and sends you a highlight of your month too. A really lovely app if you are looking for something a little bit more than your basic gratitude journal. (Free) Available on Android and IOS
I completely understand that apps aren't for everyone. Some people like to keep parts of their lives separate, off their phones, and some people are more pen and paper people - and that's perfectly ok too. If you are unsure, why not give one of these apps a go, it can't hurt right?
No matter what works best for you, try and stick to it - to make your happiness a habit and feel the true benefit of gratitude in your life.
Have you tried any Gratitude Journaling apps before?
Do you think you might give one a go?
If you have enjoyed reading this post, and found it interesting or helpful, you can say thank you and support Whimsical Mama by buying me a coffee!
I'd really appreciate it! ☕☕
The weather's getting colder, particularly in the evenings which can only mean one thing - Autumn is finally here! Oh I love Autumn so much! A perfect way to spend those chillier evenings is to take some time to relax, make a delicious hot drink, light a candle, snuggle down under a blanket and watch a good movie! I wanted to share with you a few amazing movies which are perfectly for a cosy, snuggly movie night! 
10 COSY MOVIES TO WATCH ON A CHILLY AUTUMN NIGHT
You've Got Mail
I am not ashamed to admit, I freaking love this movie. I forgot how much I loved it until recently, but you really can't go wrong with a Tom Hanks movie can you? It's a really sweet (if a tad cringey) movie, with lots of beautiful Autumn scenes to really get you into the cosy mood too.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Not a particularly 'Autumn' movie, but a fantastic movie none the less. It's the perfect date night movie, it's so good. Watch it! Just watch it. It's not completely and utterly predictable and naive like many romantic comedies, it's more realistic and relatable. It's a definite feel good film.
What Dreams May Come
It's heartbreakingly beautiful, but so autumnal during some scenes. It also has this general sense of shedding and rebirth, plus you need blankets, tea and tissues to watch.
The Notebook
An absolutely beautiful film, perfect for snuggling with a loved one and watching. A really romantic and wonderful love story about true love and one that gives us all hope - definitely a movie to watch with someone you love.
Uncle Buck
A classic 80's John Hughes movie. Feel good, funny, and makes you want to wrap up all snuggly and warm with your loved ones.
Dan In Real Life
Another one of my favourite RomComs of all time, which just so happens to have Steve Carell in it again! It's a really sweet movie, and very relatable too. Plus it gives you all the Autumn feelings.
Big
The perfect movie for any time, any day, with anyone. It's such an iconic movie, you can't not love it. It's a fantastic story, and Tom Hanks is as amazing as ever, plus there are lots of beautiful Autumn scenes. It would make a lovely late evening movie, snuggled under blankets with your little ones, drinking hot chocolate.
StepMom
I haven't watched this movie for a while but it is a really good movie. Susan Sarandon & Julie Roberts are amazing in any film, but they are especially brilliant in this. It's a fantastic movie any time of year, but particularly perfect when you are snuggled under blankets (with boxes of tissues, you'll need them!) and watch the wonderful autumn scenes in the movies too.
Good Will Hunting
An absolutely wonderful, heartwarming movie. One of my favourite Robin Williams' movies (one of many), it's just a really lovely film. Plus the Autumnal scenes are absolutely beautiful, and will really get you in the mood for the colder weather.
Practical Magic
A fab film to get you in the Halloween mood, without being scared! With love potions and spooky spells, not to mention the beautiful, peaceful Autumnal town it is set in - it's really the perfect film to snuggle up with a warm blanket and a few candles lit.
What are you favourite movies to get you in the Autumn mood?
If you have enjoyed reading this post, and found it interesting or helpful, you can say thank you and support Whimsical Mama by buying me a coffee!
I'd really appreciate it! ☕☕
The weather's getting colder, particularly in the evenings which can only mean one thing - Autumn is finally here! Oh I love Autumn so much! A perfect way to spend those chillier evenings is to take some time to relax, make a delicious hot drink, light a candle, snuggle down under a blanket and watch a good movie! I wanted to share with you a few amazing movies which are perfectly for a cosy, snuggly movie night!
10 COSY MOVIES TO WATCH ON A CHILLY AUTUMN NIGHT
You've Got Mail
I am not ashamed to admit, I freaking love this movie. I forgot how much I loved it until recently, but you really can't go wrong with a Tom Hanks movie can you? It's a really sweet (if a tad cringey) movie, with lots of beautiful Autumn scenes to really get you into the cosy mood too.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Not a particularly 'Autumn' movie, but a fantastic movie none the less. It's the perfect date night movie, it's so good. Watch it! Just watch it. It's not completely and utterly predictable and naive like many romantic comedies, it's more realistic and relatable. It's a definite feel good film.
What Dreams May Come
It's heartbreakingly beautiful, but so autumnal during some scenes. It also has this general sense of shedding and rebirth, plus you need blankets, tea and tissues to watch.
The Notebook
An absolutely beautiful film, perfect for snuggling with a loved one and watching. A really romantic and wonderful love story about true love and one that gives us all hope - definitely a movie to watch with someone you love.
Uncle Buck
A classic 80's John Hughes movie. Feel good, funny, and makes you want to wrap up all snuggly and warm with your loved ones.
Dan In Real Life
Another one of my favourite RomComs of all time, which just so happens to have Steve Carell in it again! It's a really sweet movie, and very relatable too. Plus it gives you all the Autumn feelings.
Big
The perfect movie for any time, any day, with anyone. It's such an iconic movie, you can't not love it. It's a fantastic story, and Tom Hanks is as amazing as ever, plus there are lots of beautiful Autumn scenes. It would make a lovely late evening movie, snuggled under blankets with your little ones, drinking hot chocolate.
StepMom
I haven't watched this movie for a while but it is a really good movie. Susan Sarandon & Julie Roberts are amazing in any film, but they are especially brilliant in this. It's a fantastic movie any time of year, but particularly perfect when you are snuggled under blankets (with boxes of tissues, you'll need them!) and watch the wonderful autumn scenes in the movies too.
Good Will Hunting
An absolutely wonderful, heartwarming movie. One of my favourite Robin Williams' movies (one of many), it's just a really lovely film. Plus the Autumnal scenes are absolutely beautiful, and will really get you in the mood for the colder weather.
Practical Magic
A fab film to get you in the Halloween mood, without being scared! With love potions and spooky spells, not to mention the beautiful, peaceful Autumnal town it is set in - it's really the perfect film to snuggle up with a warm blanket and a few candles lit.
What are you favourite movies to get you in the Autumn mood?
If you have enjoyed reading this post, and found it interesting or helpful, you can say thank you and support Whimsical Mama by buying me a coffee!
I'd really appreciate it! ☕☕
We've all seen the word "glow up" floating around the internet over the past year or so, not to mention the 3 words that literally make my bones cringe "hot girl summer". Everyone wants a "glow up", a refresh, a bit of a makeover - it's exciting! But it's cliché, uninspiring and unrealistic. Hot Girl Summer is particularly derogatory, who qualifies as a "hot girl" then? I detest it.
Then I came across the Absolute Goddess Handbook by Elizabeth @ Ice cream whispers Clara, and although it may seem similar to your typical glow up routine, or makeover tips - it's not, at all. It's so much more, and the best part is, it's all for you. Not to show anyone else, just how amazingly perfect and gorgeous you are, it's about you, learning to love the skin you are in, accentuating your beautiful natural features and realising just how freaking incredible you already are.
The Absolute Goddess Handbook is available as a digital download here, and it full to the brim with tips, advice, self care ideas, lifestyle suggestions, skincare, wellbeing tips and so much more. Transforming who you think you are into who you want to be. A real life love potion, for yourself.
The first section of the course discusses typical beauty standards, how to use them to your advantage without succumbing to them. All about being your own person, loving the skin you are in - and making the most of your perfect, unique, natural features.
I love that Elizabeth goes into discussion and shares tips about forming a reliable, easy and functional skincare routine, she also shares a wonderful array of hair care tips. Personally though, I really love how she talks about the importance of pampering and taking care of yourself, and how to find the time to be able to do that. She is a mother too, so she knows what it means when you say "I don't have time!", but pampering is just another form of self care, and it can truely be a wonderful one.
The next section of the course is about make up and hair, with many recommendations and routine suggestions. I mean, I've never and never will be a classic "pretty girl". I love dresses, I love make up, but I'm a hot mess - let's be honest. My hair is more often than not in a scruffy bun of some sort, my nails are often chipped and my clothes probably have some sort of food/paint/juice stains. But that's all ok, and perfectly acceptable. No one is perfect, and I certainly am not. But I still love taking a little extra time to do my make up in the mornings, I love having a long pampering bath on a Sunday night, and I love painting my nails bright colours.
There is no right, or wrong answer. In this course, Elizabeth ensures we all understand - this isn't a strict "this is how you should do it" "this is how you should look", it's all about looking after yourself, self love, no need for a glow up, when you are already pretty freaking amazing.
The course then goes onto discuss food, wellbeing, clothing, lifestyle and so much more.
She discusses about tuning in to your inner goddess, listening to her, trying new things. Taking risks, making changes and ultimately - becoming your very best self, becoming an absolute goddess.
Throughout the handbook there are many tips, ideas, suggestions - ways to help you tune into your body and mind. There are no rules. YOU make the rules, she's just helping you visualise it all.
Overall, I really love this course. I have taken a lot of notes, and inspiration throughout this course and will be implementing many aspects into my life. Reading the handbook, it feels like she is speaking to you as her friend. She's helping, suggesting, listening to your needs - without being pushy or bossy. She's a kind hearted soul, and you can really feel this when reading.
The only downside I honestly have to the course, is that I wish it came in paperback format! I'd love to have a copy on my shelf, that I could just browse through now and then, when I'm looking for a burst of inspiration or guidance.
You can find the course here - I highly recommend checking it out! RRP £31
If you have enjoyed reading this post, and found it interesting or helpful, you can say thank you and support Whimsical Mama by buying me a coffee!
I'd really appreciate it! ☕☕
We've all seen the word "glow up" floating around the internet over the past year or so, not to mention the 3 words that literally make my bones cringe "hot girl summer". Everyone wants a "glow up", a refresh, a bit of a makeover - it's exciting! But it's cliché, uninspiring and unrealistic. Hot Girl Summer is particularly derogatory, who qualifies as a "hot girl" then? I detest it.
Then I came across the Absolute Goddess Handbook by Elizabeth @ Ice cream whispers Clara, and although it may seem similar to your typical glow up routine, or makeover tips - it's not, at all. It's so much more, and the best part is, it's all for you. Not to show anyone else, just how amazingly perfect and gorgeous you are, it's about you, learning to love the skin you are in, accentuating your beautiful natural features and realising just how freaking incredible you already are.
The Absolute Goddess Handbook is available as a digital download here, and it full to the brim with tips, advice, self care ideas, lifestyle suggestions, skincare, wellbeing tips and so much more. Transforming who you think you are into who you want to be. A real life love potion, for yourself.
The first section of the course discusses typical beauty standards, how to use them to your advantage without succumbing to them. All about being your own person, loving the skin you are in - and making the most of your perfect, unique, natural features.
I love that Elizabeth goes into discussion and shares tips about forming a reliable, easy and functional skincare routine, she also shares a wonderful array of hair care tips. Personally though, I really love how she talks about the importance of pampering and taking care of yourself, and how to find the time to be able to do that. She is a mother too, so she knows what it means when you say "I don't have time!", but pampering is just another form of self care, and it can truely be a wonderful one.
The next section of the course is about make up and hair, with many recommendations and routine suggestions. I mean, I've never and never will be a classic "pretty girl". I love dresses, I love make up, but I'm a hot mess - let's be honest. My hair is more often than not in a scruffy bun of some sort, my nails are often chipped and my clothes probably have some sort of food/paint/juice stains. But that's all ok, and perfectly acceptable. No one is perfect, and I certainly am not. But I still love taking a little extra time to do my make up in the mornings, I love having a long pampering bath on a Sunday night, and I love painting my nails bright colours.
There is no right, or wrong answer. In this course, Elizabeth ensures we all understand - this isn't a strict "this is how you should do it" "this is how you should look", it's all about looking after yourself, self love, no need for a glow up, when you are already pretty freaking amazing.
The course then goes onto discuss food, wellbeing, clothing, lifestyle and so much more.
She discusses about tuning in to your inner goddess, listening to her, trying new things. Taking risks, making changes and ultimately - becoming your very best self, becoming an absolute goddess.
Throughout the handbook there are many tips, ideas, suggestions - ways to help you tune into your body and mind. There are no rules. YOU make the rules, she's just helping you visualise it all.
Overall, I really love this course. I have taken a lot of notes, and inspiration throughout this course and will be implementing many aspects into my life. Reading the handbook, it feels like she is speaking to you as her friend. She's helping, suggesting, listening to your needs - without being pushy or bossy. She's a kind hearted soul, and you can really feel this when reading.
The only downside I honestly have to the course, is that I wish it came in paperback format! I'd love to have a copy on my shelf, that I could just browse through now and then, when I'm looking for a burst of inspiration or guidance.
You can find the course here - I highly recommend checking it out! RRP £31
If you have enjoyed reading this post, and found it interesting or helpful, you can say thank you and support Whimsical Mama by buying me a coffee!
I'd really appreciate it! ☕☕
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