Finding Happiness In New Beginnings

So I kind of owe you an explanation...I haven't posted anything on this blog in over a month and I am sorry. Although in some ways, I do feel bad for neglecting my blog, I also think it had to happen. I'm going to be completely open and honest with you all, (as I always like to be on this blog) but I have had some changes in my life as of recent that have completely spun my world around. I think I hit a wall in my life, where I lost interest in my hobbies and felt like I couldn't get over this until certain things in my life had changed and so I could change.

Although I do want to update you in this post, to let you know whats going on in my life, I also want to give advice to others who may be going through the same thing. I've made some recent changes that have caused me to see things in a different way. I have been feeling quite down recently, and as many of you know, this tends to cause you to stop trying, stop caring and sort of sit behind this wall until you find a way to climb over it.

Whether it is a relationship, a friend, your career, your confidence; all of these things have a huge effect on your life and how you feel. Sometimes, things need to change and that's ok. I've realised that this short life that we each have should be spent doing things that we enjoy, it's your life so why would you spend it on things that make you miserable? For example: I used to sing, a lot. I performed at pubs and bars, recorded a lot of covers on youtube and forgot about any worries while I was doing it. Singing was one of my hobbies, along with blogging, that I could get lost in and completely forget about any stresses I had. I haven't sung in a pub for 2 years, I haven't recorded a cover this year and I haven't played my guitar or piano in over a year. 

I've been focusing on negatives in my life, and feeling miserable about them, instead of changing them and focusing on the positives. Whatever energy you put into the world, you're going to get straight back. That's why i've vowed to focus on the positives, I have changed the things in life that make me unhappy and I am taking back my happiness. I've set a list of goals, most of wish revolve around my blog, my music and my career. I can't stress enough how important it is to have goals set, and a future to look forward to. Leave the negatives behind, if you can change the things you aren't enjoying, change them. If you can't change certain things, put your energy into the positives in your life. Write down what you are thankful for, any goals you have and how you are going to achieve them. These goals and aspirations you have, also need action and to put these actions into place, you need to have a positive mindset, trust me.

I hope that, if you are like me and maybe have been struggling recently, then you can start this journey with me. New beginnings are definitely scary and uncertain, but if it helps you find your happiness, it will be your best decision. Let's try and focus on the positives this week, write things down, and make new beginnings. Please comment and write to me if you are also on this journey as I would love to hear what you are doing to find your happiness. Also, don't worry, my blog isn't changing and there will definately still be a mixture of topics from fashion and beauty to lifestyle. I just want to be able to be open with my readers as I feel like I can offer advice myself and I love knowing that my words may help others.

Have a great week, and it's so so good to be back.

Thank you for reading.

Jessica

PS. We have a new addition to our little family, meet Simba, one of the changes that have made me and Joe very happy!