motivation

Monday motivation 101

motivation 101

ideas how to start the week best

идеи как да започнете седмицата добре

Здравейте и честит понеделник <3 Започва нова седмица - значи е време за нови възможности, шансове за чудесни случки и приключени…но и идват много нови задачии отговорности.

Аа да сте фокусирани, позитивно настроени и готови да се справите с всичко, реших да ви споделя любимите ми практики за мотивиране. Надявам се да са полезни и за вас и ви желая прекрасна седмица!

  1. Припомнете си любими цитати - отделете 10 минути да прочетете вдъхновяващи цитати от автори или известни личности, на които се възхищавате. Аз например съм си запазили някои любими фрази в Pinterest board, както и в галерията на телефона си, за да са ми винаги под ръка. Но може да закачите принтове с цитати на стената или да си ги запишете в бележника, който ползвате ежедневно, няма значение, важното е да си препрочитате цитатите всеки понеделник или дори всеки ден.

  2. Медитация или йога практика - за мен няма по-добър начин да си в кондиция през деня от това да направиш кратка медитация и дори да я съчетаеш с лека йога практика. Така имаш малко време за себе си , да помислиш, да дадеш почивка на ума си и да се фокусираш какво ти предстои през деня.

  3. Направете си простичък to do list със задачи. Списъците със задачи са много полезни, но могат да са и малко измамни, ако сте прекалено амбициозни, като мен например :D Затова не добавяйте в списъка всичко, което ви хрумне или ви се иска да можехте да свършите за един ден, поставете си реалистични цели и планирайте времето за всяка задача, като не забравите да си сложите и време за почивка. <3


Hello and happy Monday <3 A new weeks is starting - so it’s time for new opportunities, chances for great things to happen and adventures to take place…but also there are lots of new tasks and responsibilities.

So in order to stay focused, positive and ready to deal with everything, I decided to share my go-to motivation tips. Hope these will inspire you as well and I’m wishing you all a great week!

  1. Review some fave inspo quotes - take 10 minutes to check out some really inspiring words by authors or celebrities you admire. Personally I have some my faves saved in a Pinterest board and a folder in my Phone Gallery so I can access them easily. But you might hang quote prints on your wall or write them on a page in your journal, doesnt matter where but make sure you read through them each Monday or even every day.

  2. Meditation or yoga technique - I think that’s the best way to stay alligned than engaging with a short meditation practice or even combine it with some yoga. It’s a great self care time when you can think, give your mind a break and focus on the upcoming events for the day.

  3. Make a simple to do list. to do lists are very useful but can be kinda tricky especially if you’re very ambitious like me :D So don’t put everything that comes to mind or everything you wish you could do in a day in your list, set realistic goals and plan time blocks for every activity including breaks. <3

Dream (map) big

I’ve been wondering what’s the best way to start this article because we all seem to try to appear as realists and racionalists, we say we don’t believe in destiny or supersticions or…big dreams. And we do it as if it would make us look wiser, smarter or (how could it possibly?!) happier…

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Personally, I’ve always approached any new hting on the orizon with a pinch of faith as well as a pinch of doubt. And I did the same when I found out about dream maps a few years ago. I found some information while researching furthe ron my favourite mood boards and it really seemed great to me that visulization could could actualy help your dreams come true. Well, it sounded a bit too good to be true but still kinda cool.

And basically that was it. I soon forgot about what I have read. Until last autumn I met Dari wo told me all about dream maps and how she has created a brand that provides people with a DIY dream map kit to start their journey to makign their dreams come true.


Dari’s products are two - the Dream map we are talking about ( that you can see more about here: https://dflowlab.eu) as well as Pop art portrety - special kind of personalized image portrait that are also DIY as you need to paint the canvas for the “magical” image to appear on it. (see more here: https://www.popartportrety.eu)


We quickly found a topic to discuss - dreams and determination to give your best and achieve your goals. And Dari even gave me one of her amazing dream map kits and my dream map adventure began.

P.S. I can’t wait to tell you and I’ll spoil it by confessing now - it’s kinda unbelievable but the dream map really does work. Psychologists may have said it a thousand times that confidence and positivity improve our chances for success but we don’t quite believe it until we find proof ourselves. In fact the dream map helps you attract positive energy that on the other hand can help our dreams come true and trust me some of my dreams really were almost impossible. I don’’t know what you’re thinking while reading this but all I know is that even I still can’t wrap my head around it although the fact that it’s all happening to me.

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What is a dream map? It’s generally a big plan that includes all areas of your life illustrated by beautiful pictures curated to symbolize what exactly the definition of success in this certiin area is to you. You create your dream map yourself by chosing the pictures to and arrange them for your different goals. The process includes putting lots of faith and positivity in the map. what you need to do once the map is ready is place it at a visible place where you can daily use it to review your goals and visualize your success. The magic of the map attracts good luck and helps you make your dreams come true. Trust me, I tested it myself and it does work indeed! ;)

I followed Dari’s advise to create my map in a period of changes and new beginnings :) the new year did not start very well for me so I decided to reset it with changes and decision in the end of January.

• I chose a sunny Sunday afternoon and worked on the map on my desk under winter sunrays. A cup of coffe and my favourite playlist were there to support me and I was ready for goalsetting. I made sure to give myself a few hours so I can focus and create the map.

I read all information about the map first so that I know what I should do.

• I evaluated all 9 sectors and started brainstorming what my goals would be for each one of them.

I cut out all images and arranged the most suitable for my map accordingly.

• I started with sector number 5 and the topic of health, mindfulness and personal development and then continued working on other sectors.

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• I chose some very big and some smaller and simpler tasks for each sectro - in order to have some balance

• I filled in the Dream accelerator page as well

• I chose a visible place to put the map so I can foten look at it and use it as inspiration and motivation

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The whole experience was great for me, very colourful and fun. I’m a big fan of all DIY projects and all I can say is Yay! Anyway the best part started later actually because once the map was ready I found myself waiting for new things to start happening but it seemed like nothing was happening. And that was when suddenly so many things started happening that I just couldn’t believe it. Everything improved even in areas where I though it was not really possible. So for a couple of weeks I managed to meet and talk to some incredible people. to amke some long postponed big decisions, I luckily managed to find tickets for upcoming events I really liked that seemed sold out, I also made a complete rebranding of my blog and got back to writing and photoshoots which I totally adore, as well as I made some special hobby projects I would love to share soon. I found collaborators for some amazing new ideas and now I also can’t wait to see the great upcoming surprises.

The dream map was very easy and nice to work on while it’s so powerful. Having a chance to see your dreams become true surely is a great reason to give something a try so I dare you to do it. And if you follow my recommendation make sure to tell me and Dari all about your dreams coming true. :)

- Nicole

25 things I learned by 25

I turned 25 last month and came up with the idea to write an article about some things I have learned about life so far.

1. People will always judge, just ignore them. When you are happy they will be like “why the hell are you so happy?” and when you are sad they will be like “but why are you so sad?” so just ignore it and live your life, it’s about you, not them. :)

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one of my favorite quotes ever actually

2. Life is too short to waste even a second of it by not living it to the fullest or not being present. Day dreaming might feel nice and sweet, but that’s not why you’re here. You’re here to be and feel and act it all out and make your dreams come true.

3. The more you manage to devour when it comes to artthe better. Take the time to watch movies, read book, see paintings, even learn some history of art. You cannot imagine how it will change your perspective on things.

4. Any time something is not going good or you don’t feel yourself – play a happy song, that’s the secret.

5. Do not wait to make someone happy or make them smile and do not stop yourself EVER from telling or showing people how much they mean to you. I have burned myself from it and it’s plain stupid. If you have done it, go make it up now – call, text, whatever - but don’t let it stay a regret.

6. Social media is what you make it in your life. Yes, it’s trendy and it is quite addictive but it should not be something you obsess about. For me it is a chance to connect and share like I just couldn’t do it any other way because I just cannot manage to say all the things I want to all the people I want to. But it should stay fun and you shouldn’t ever let it turn to something not fun or into a way of maintaining some fake image for others to see. It’s your post-it wall where you speak your truth, use it this way – share what matters to you, encourage and inspire others to do the same.

7. Your efforts will always be payed off so always do your best and put your whole heart into everything you do. People see it and appreciate it, no matter if you see it immediately or not, it is so.

8. Be as supportive, understanding and non-judgmental as you can possibly be. Make it a priority in your life to be and you will see how more open-minded and kinder you become and how much more connected to everyone around you are.

9. "Your homework is to listen to some real music. Get inspired." (+ if you don’t know where this quote is from - go back to 3.) Nothing is too retro, too oldschool, too classic. Hear all genres, hear all the legendary musicians and composers. It’s no wonder they’re the best, hear some real good and epic songs. Have you read that listening to Mozart makes you work times better and makes your plants feel way better? Cause it does.

10. Learn form the best. As we speak of quotes – read quotes and watch interviews and hear what people with more experience and very different lives from yours have to say. You will be surprised what people go through to make their lifes better and their dreams come true.

11. Appreciate nature, the sunrise, the sunset, the waves, the flowers and the animals. Every chance you have – go out and meet the world.

12. It is never too late to change careers or your whole lifestyle. I have seen so many people who are not happy with their lives but yet feel and think it would be too much of pressure or effort or almost impossible to change. And I am always the one to demand they should try and don’t just go with the flow. Everything looks scary and hard unless you try and start. But if it would make you happier, it’s all worth it.

13. Take photos. Not because it’s a trend or because we all have smartphone with super giga hyper good cameras. Not for social media. For you. Take time to appreciate some really beautiful moments and re-watch later. Five years from now it will be lots of fun to see the funny look your dog gave you or the ruined pancakes you made with your friends. Believe me, it will be a great thing to look back to and a reminiscence of a nice memory.

14. You will sometimes feel bored and tired, don’t worry about it. Take some rest, take a break, take a nap, have a bath, go for a walk. We sometimes need to recharge. We as humans were not made and meant for such a busy life. Have your thought about how the same mind and body that people had in the Reinessanse is what we also have now– and we make them face our ambitious crazy schedules and the 24/7 information flow, no wonder they sometimes feel exhausted and stressed out.

15. It’s okay. And it will be okay. Eventually. I like this photo of the universe because it really says it all.

16. Sometimes buying that thing you want so much is actually a good thing. It’s not materialism, it is self apprecion and making a dream come true. It you are saving up for that amazing camera, or sneakers that will make you feel like Jordan, or starting a new business or dancing lessons etc. maybe it’s just you making an effort to give yourself a new beginning or a chance to be better and happier. And it’s not a bad thing.

17. Enjoy and appreciate people who enjoy themselves, be kind to them, you can support and get inspired form each other.

18. Reading is a truly magic thing and honestly it took me quite a while to really appreciate it and find my favorite genres but oh, dear, it is magic. Just saying. There is no book that is not worth your time and will not broaden your horizons, really. One of my favorite books is from 900 AD and another is a students book - who cares, they’re magic!

19. There is nothing better that to stay a bit childish so I totally understand you if you sometimes watch the cartoon while babysitting your little cousin :D or if you just decide to watch Tom and Jerry one day or if you like those adult coloring books or if you are really into comics or cospay and I know that’s not even a child thing but some people call it so. I got you! Anyway look 1.

20. Pretending to be or think anything just to make people happy is stupid and useless and it will not take anyone far so don’t even consider this. I’ve seen people struggle with this and I have sometimes even wondered for a minute “wait, should I do it?”' - NO!, “will it make anything easier?” NO! and then I immediately regretted this thought and had the “are you crazy?” self talk with myself. Being you is your biggest power! That’s what I like about you the most, this is wat you should like about you the most.

21. Moms are important. Call your mom, text your mom, give her flowers. Moms are important.

22. Don’t ever let anything scary or hard make you feel inferior and always choose the right way for you even if it is the hard way. Years later you will thank yourself.

23. If you there is something you don’t like about your life or yourself, it is more than easy to deal with this and make a change. Don’t let it bother you or stop you from doing or achieving whatever you want to. Nowadays we have all kinds of resources to learn more, acquire new skills, travel to whenever, take up lessons etc. Start it now! Nothing is impossible, just think about what your life was like two years ago and you will realize that all kinds of changes happen and things we could never imagine have already happened to us. Remind yourself of this each time a dream of yours seems too big to come true.

24. I wrote such a post for my 23rd birthday and I remember how insightful I felt back then :D Now when I re-read it, I come up with so many things I would add so I decided to write this new post. It’s because we constantly grow and change. Especially if you are like me and the drive to do so is a great part of your life. When you are constantly changing, it might feel weird when you look back and see the discrepancies but remember it is actually an amazing thing that you’re getting better, wiser and happier.

25. Don’t skip bday parties, tgif parties or any other opportunity to have fun. Dress up for Halloween and wear a Christmas hat on Christmas, make and eat cake on your bday etc. - we don’t have that many celebrations in our lifetime to let ourselves skip on any! Its all about making the best of everything. For example writing a bday post and sharing it weeks later. :D

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Thank you for reading!

Hope you ound something interesting and useful in this article

And thank you for spending another year following my blog and my story. Believe me, more is to come and it will be getting better and more interesting. See ya! ♡

- Nicole

DIY inspo home decoration

Hello guys! <3 Today I'll tell you about some cute home decor ideas that I've been planning for quite a while (as you probably know from my Instagram haha - @arockchicklife) and I'm very happy to finally show you. Let's start with the fact that I really love inspirational and motivational quotes because they all tell a stories that we can learn a lot from. So everytime I stumble upon a cool new quote I usually save it on my computer or to a Pinterest board but I forget about these precious quotes soon enough and I don't reread them often. I wanted to change that and to make sure I don't forget about the lessons they taught me.

So I came up with the idea that I should try to use them as home decoration. The process included me trying to come up with a cool idea, choosing which fave fave inspo quotes I want to use and then printing them out.

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The option that worked best for me after trying out some ideas was to arrange the pictures on one of the doors of my wood closet. The contrast between the pictures and the wood is great and also my closet is kinda in the center of the room so I check the quotes out pretty often and stay inspired all the time.

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Necklaces: H&amp;M, Dollskill, AmazonPrinted Pictures: Tumblr &amp; Pinterest

Necklaces: H&M, Dollskill, Amazon

Printed Pictures: Tumblr & Pinterest

Then I realized that one idea was not enough for me :D There were so many other things I came up with and I ran out of quotes before I could try them out. So I printed out more pictures and tried more ideas.

Here are 2 of the best ones, hope you like them. :)

 

#1 Cool workspace deco

Your workspace at home is probably the best places for inspo quotes and cute pictures. You spend lots of time there and you really need inspiration when you're working on something. If you have a pinboard or a wall grid you could arrange some pictures together with your notes, to do lists etc. If you don't, just use the wall and glue or hang some beautiful pictures . You will stay inspired and also have a super Instagrammable workspace. ;)

Perfumes: Versace, Nine WestWatch: Marc JacobsLaptop: DellRings: H&amp;MNotebooks: MoleksineEarring set: Tally WeijlNail polish: Golden RosePrinted Pictures: Tumblr &amp; Pinterest

Perfumes: Versace, Nine West

Watch: Marc Jacobs

Laptop: Dell

Rings: H&M

Notebooks: Moleksine

Earring set: Tally Weijl

Nail polish: Golden Rose

Printed Pictures: Tumblr & Pinterest

#2 Your own wall deco

I have always been a fan of the idea of art wall pieces where you can create different shapes with photos. It's cute and makes the whole room light up. Plus that you can arrange them any way you want so you have lots of options and can get creative. For example you could pick a color theme and create some shape as I did here or try to create a color effect using photos in different shades of the same color or literally anything else you want.

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Printed Pictures: Tumblr &amp; Pinterest, all rights to their respective ownersBrands I see included are Starbucks, Cadillac, Valfre

Printed Pictures: Tumblr & Pinterest, all rights to their respective owners

Brands I see included are Starbucks, Cadillac, Valfre

Thank you guys for reading and make sure you tell me if you try out any of these ideas. They were pretty easy and lots of fun so I highly recommend them.

What home deco DIYs have YOU tried lately?

 

- Nicole

23 THINGS I LEARNED BEFORE 23

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Hello guys! So I recently celebrated my 23th birthday and I took some time to reflect on the past years. I happen to be a little bit of a thinker so I thought a lot about how I have changed throughout the years and how far I've come in terms of following my dreams and being happy to just be me.

And here are the 23 things I have learned in my life so far. Hope it will be interesting for you to read these and that they will inspire you or teach you something. Enjoy!

 

#1 Smile. Always smile. It makes everything better.

#2 This quote by Dr. Seuss — 'Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.' is just so true.

#3 Whenever you're sad or confused just look at this. This is happiness: http://imgur.com/gallery/I1TBl29

#4 'It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy.' !

#5 Kindness is the best gift you can give to anyone. Spread it freely.

#6 Life is too short to not do what you want or not chase your dreams. Any minute you waste is a wasted chance to be happier.

#7 The best moments in your live will probably not be in photos because you'll be too busy having fun.

#8 If you're lucky enough to find a true friend, cherish that person/those people and never let them go, they're your treasure.

#9 The sooner you stop caring about pleasing people, the better.

#10 A good laugh and a hug can heal anything and instantly make you feel better.

#11 You are never too old for cartoons, jumping around when you're happy and openly talking about even the smallest things that excite you and you genuinely care about.

#12 You don't need to be perfect to be happy, look at all the people you love with all your heart and how their imprefections don't matter to you.

#13 It's totally fine if your brain is '99% quotes and lyrics'. You're probably a great and fun person to talk to.

#14 Things are not always what you expect them to be. So this is a list of only 14 things, not 23 although I said so. Life often surprises you and you should always expect the unexpected. Hopefully it'll be a good surprise.

So thank you for reading. :) I hope you found something you liked and will remember. Now I wanna hear your favorite quotes and inspiring statements in the comments below! :)

 

- Nicole