Following my post 15 THINGS TO TAKE FROM 2015  I wanted to look back and see what I have learnt/experienced so far this year. 

So here are 7 things I have learned in the months of 2016 so far. 

1. When you have a good day, take advantage. We all have good and bad days - this could be emotionally, health wise or mentally and for some people the bad days come more often then the good days, take the good days and make the most of them. It will be something to remember, will put you in a better mood and state of mind, and hopefully this will help more good days come. 
2.  TRY and think only whats happening here and now. I say try as I'm still learning how to do this myself, its not an easy one and something that can be automatically be switch to in your brain, it takes a lot of practise and getting used too. This method of thinking really helps with overthinking, stress and anxiety. Only think about whats happening this exact moment, don't worry about what you have todo later on, tomorrow or next month.
3.  Buy less. This year I have probably brought the most amount of makeup I have ever brought in such a short amount of time, but my excuse is that I study makeup, but reality did I need that extra mascara since I brought 2 last week? The answer is no, try not todo this. Buy what you need when you need it, try not to bulk and stock up (yes I can be known todo this.) This helps with clutter in your personal space and mind, and can also really help with saving money.
4. Money is there to be spent. This isn't saying don't save, because of course save its so important but at the same time, if you want to treat your self, or have 3 courses instead of 2 at a meal, or buy a pair of shoes do it. You have earned your money theres no reason for you not to spend it.
5.  Its okay to let go. This year I year I've had todo this with people. possessions and memories, its okay todo this and it'll be hard and takes time but the less you have and own that have no use, that you are no longer attached to and things that have no meaning will clear your mind and lift weight of your shoulders. 
6.  Let people in. Let people know how you feel, talk to people about your feelings and problems, if your someone who doesn't like opening up, try this slowly it may help you and make you feel better for sure.
7.  Take photos. Digital photos will always be with you, they hold memories, stupid and funny moments with your friends. This is going to able you to look back at the images from your favourites moments with your friends, images that inspire you and pictures that make you happy. I know when I'm having a bad day, or missing a certain time in my life I can look back on photos to relive these moments.     

Thank you for reading,

H. 

1. Listen to people, listen to your friends,
2. The little things matters,  appreciate the little details,
3. Give everything a second chance,
4. Say yes to everything you can,
5. Make lists & keep a diary,
6. Appreciate everything right now,
7. Be by yourself every once in a while,
8. Discover new things,
9. Don't think about things too much,
10. Drink more water,
11. Appreciate and look at more art,
12. Try something that makes you feel on edge,
13. Give yourself more credit,
14. Put your happiness first,
15. Build friendships with people that make you laugh.

What are you going to take into 2016?

Hi guys, I hope you all are well and are slowly getting over the Christmas blues and on the hype for new years!! One of my new years wishes is for my teeth to hit a shade of white so when I look at them I'm like yes Hayley! All my life Ive hated my teeth, I would never smile in photo with my mouth open and it came to the point whenever I laughed I would cover my mouth, I had a really big over bite and nearly a gap in-between every front tooth, and now if I had a few gaps I wouldn't mind, but back in 14 year old Hayley's mind it was awful the most self conscious thing about my face. Then finally at 15 I got braces and had them till I was 16, in such a short period of time my teeth straighten up but I still had a little over bite but that doesn't bother me at all now. Having straight teeth gave me the confidence to start smiling with teeth! Late last year my tutor introduced me to teeth whitening strips but after a few treatments it made my teeth SO sensitive I couldn't bare to use them anymore, and I honestly didn't even see the difference in the whiteness of my teeth after 2 weeks.

Scrolling down on Instagram I saw many celebs using Cocowhite to whiten their teeth, I was really sceptical how coconut oil could whiten your teeth? Yeah it makes you skin and hair extremely soft but to whiten your teeth? On a win I ordered a pack of mint flavoured Cocowhite. As soon as I received it I popped one in my mouth and swished it around and around and repeated everyday for two weeks until my box was finished! I can't tell you how happy I am with the product, best £20 I've ever spent! If you are familiar with coconut oil; Cocowhite is the same texture so at first it was very strange putting it in your mouth but it quickly melts and its really easy to keep swirling it around your mouth. 

So what is Cocowhite? 

Cocowhite uses the method 'oil pulling' to whiten the teeth, oil pulling is an old old remedy, with the sachets it gives you the perfect dosage each session, swirling it around the mouth for about 5-15 minutes. Oil pulling reduces the amount of bad bacterial in the mouth, 'biofilm' is the bacteria on our teeth, which hold the plaque on to our teeth. When the oil is in your mouth it grabs onto the bacteria and it then dissolves in the oil, simple! 

Each box order comes with 14 sachets made for a 2 week course, the best thing is that it is gluten free & is made from 100% natural and preservative free ingredients. it comes in three different flavours: Minty Fresh, Vanilla Swirl and Light Lemon or a box of a mixture of all three flavours.

This product is one of the best things I've played my hands on and I know I'm going to keep purchasing this over and over again, even when I hit the shade of white I want, I'll keep using it to maintain the whiteness, I've recommended this to my friends and all that have used this have agreed that it has whitened their teeth within the two weeks.

Cocowhite gave me a code for everyone to get an exclusive 10% off that expires on the 10th of January so hurry!! Just use this code at the checkout and the 10% off is yours! K639 - FR2J - 5DBA

http://www.cocowhite.com

https://www.instagram.com/CocowhiteUK/ - check out their Instagram for results pics!

Thank you for reading and happy oil pulling,

Hayley x