Articles by Lucy Hawthorne

Lucy Hawthorne

4 Steps To Committing Yourself to Positive Actions Every Day

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Stop Doubting Yourself and Start Creating the Life You Really Want.

If you think about the word commitment, what comes up for you? Maybe it sound like a chore or a burden, or something that you have to do instead of want to do, or something scary?

Committing to positive action can be scary too, but the pay-off is so worth it. It is worth making the promise to yourself, that you will follow through and treat yourself the way that you really deserve and allow yourself to grow and flourish.

When you commit yourself to positive actions, you are the one who will gain all the benefits and reap all the rewards of that.

Committing yourself to positive action means committing to your authentic self, and you are doing a huge favour to your future self. Committing to positive changes now, is a gift that you will benefit from every day in years to come.

Although commitment may sound like a bad word, when it comes to committing yourself to positive actions it is a blessing and there are a few steps you can take to make it easier.

If you have a bad day, it doesn’t have to ruin the rest of the day or the rest of the week. Just keep going and soon you will be back on track!

Start Small

the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - Lao Tzu
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – Lao Tzu

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Inspirational Word Coloring Pages

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When you were a child, you probably enjoyed using crayons and a coloring book, and today, you can continue to enjoy this activity by using adult coloring pages – like these free inspirational word coloring posts that we are sharing here on the blog.

There are multiple mental health benefits from coloring therapy, so if you can make time for this activity, it’s definitely a positive thing.

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One Word Inspirational Coloring Pages

Each of these adult coloring pages has just one word to focus on, which helps to build mindfulness as you color.

The words included are

  • Gratitude
  • Bliss
  • Love
  • Peace
  • Believe

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11 Moves For Your No Equipment HIIT Workouts To Try Today!

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When you don’t have equipment at home, or can’t make it to the gym, one of the best things you can do is a no-equipment HIIT workout.

What are HIIT Workouts?

HIIT workouts stand for high-intensity interval training.

These workouts are not long at all, but they use a lot of intensity with short breaks in between each move. The great thing about HIIT is that most of them also don’t use any equipment.

There is a movement among the fitness community to use body weight as your equipment. This means you don’t use kettlebells, resistance bands, or anything else.

You use only your body. What this means is that you need to map out your moves and routines to get the most out of what your body can bring to the party, but also what it can drop and tone as well.

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in 7 Easy Steps

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Do you feel like you’re always giving and never getting the same in return? Do you feel like people are constantly taking advantage of your good or giving nature, and you end up burnt out after putting all your time and energy into filling up everyone else’s cup?

If so, it might be time to start setting some healthy boundaries.

Boundaries are essential for maintaining a healthy balance in our lives. They help us to protect our time, energy, and emotions.

Understanding how to set boundaries (and maintain them) is an important step in taking care of ourselves and our relationships.

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What are boundaries?

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16 Powerful Celtic Symbols for Self Love

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If you’re looking to love yourself and develop confidence, look no further. From the Celtic Ailm symbol of inner strength, to the Tree of Life, these are some of the most powerful symbols you can use to remind yourself of who you really are.

This list of meaningful ancient symbols can help you find ways to connect with your inner beauty, your true power and your authentic self.

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Choosing symbols for your Spiritual Self Love Journey

If you have Irish background, you may feel a connection to symbols deriving from the ancient Celts. We will walk you through popular Celtic symbols and explain the meanings and connection for spirituality and self love.

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How to Write a Manifestation List and Manifest Your Dreams Into Reality

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What do you want out of life? Are you ready to create it?

In this article, you’ll discover the best strategies for writing down your goals, vision and dreams and then manifesting them into reality, with your own Manifestation List.

Most people have dreams or visions they’d like to achieve in life, but we are often hindered by our self-limiting beliefs about being able to succeed.

So what can you do to get past those limiting beliefs and achieve more?

Writing a manifestation list is a powerful and effective tool for bringing your dreams into reality, and attracting the future you want for yourself.

What Is a Manifestation List?

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A manifestation list is a powerful tool that can help you get clear on what you want to create in your life and get moving towards creating it.

Put simply, a manifestation list is a list of your desires written down in the present tense, to help your subconscious mind believe and understand that these achievements already belong to you.

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Lentil and Chickpea Veggie Burger Recipe

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If you’re looking to make a vegetarian burger that tastes amazing, try this lentil and chickpea veggie burger recipe. It’s delicious!

There’s a reason why veggie burgers are a food trend these days. Everyone’s trying to find more delicious ways to get more veggies into their diets, and cutting down on meat is also good for our planet.

So, if you’re looking to try your hand at creating your own veggie burger, you’re in luck. This recipe is for a lentil veggie burger packed full of protein and fiber, and will definitely satisfy your meatless burger cravings.

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Veggie Burger with Lentils & Sprouts 

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5 Hacks to Reduce your Shopping Bill by Reducing Food Waste

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By Holly Taylor, chef and co-founder of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton 

There are many challenges to be tackled at the moment, and one of the most important is what we put in our bins. We’re much, much better at recycling, but in the UK, food waste is something we really need to do something about.

We are by far the worst offenders in Europe, throwing away 9.5 million tonnes of food each year. And as this food degrades in landfill sites, it releases methane gas which contributes to global warming.

Over 30% of all food produced globally ends up in the bin. 

Uneaten spoiled vegetables are thrown in the trash. Food Loss and Food Waste. Reducing Wasted Food At Home

At Kindling restaurant in Brighton, we design our whole menu around using amazing local produce and minimising food waste. Here are some tips and tricks to help you do the same at home and save some money along the way. 

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Henna Tattoo Aftercare – The Ultimate Guide to Darker, Long Lasting Mehndi

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A lot of people are curious about mehndi, so here’s a guide for beginners on how to get a darker, longer lasting henna tattoo that looks amazing

This article will share everything you need to know about henna tattoo aftercare, including henna tattoo tips and henna tattoo aftercare with simple steps to help your mehndi design last longer and with a deeper color. 

With a good aftercare routine, your beautiful henna design will look better for longer.

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How to Get a Dark Stain for Your Henna Tattoo

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13 Best Summer Essential Oil Blends for All Your Summer Moods

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Essential oil diffuser blends can make any space feel more summery and inviting. With these summery combinations and essential oil blend recipes, you can easily set the mood whether you’re looking for a relaxing summer vibe or something more energetic and tropical.

In this blog post, we’ll share some of our favorite summer essential oil blends and show you how to make them. So you can relax and enjoy all of the benefits they provide.

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Diffusing essential oils is such an easy habit which can provide a host of benefits like reducing stress, boosting energy, and promoting better sleep.

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