Lucy Hawthorne, Author at On Your Journey

24 Best Braided Hairstyles to Try for Black Hair in 2022

August 8, 2022January 6, 2022 by Lucy Hawthorne

I have been experimenting with braiding since transitioning from relaxed hair to natural. It has been a long, messy but overall worthwhile journey and braids were an amazing tool throughout this whole process.

In this post, I will share some of my favourite braid hairstyles for afro hair with you.

There are so many different types of braids, and we will run through 24 of the best braid hairstyles for black girls.

We have even gathered some videos tutorials here to help you out along the way.

Black hair is beautiful and versatile. With braids, twists, and dreadlocks as your styling options, you can easily style your hair for any occasion.

24 best braided hair styles for black hair for black women and girls, with video tutorials included for inspiration and step by step

4 Main Types of Procrastination – And a Checklist to Help You Beat Them All!

December 17, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

How to Get Out of the Habit of Procrastination and Start Doing Stuff Today!

As a kid, procrastination was a word I often heard people use. It wasn’t a word that I ever truly understood, but Procrastination is a major problem for many people, myself included.

It’s an issue that seems to keep coming back every year, and it’s something I still need to work on.

What is a Bullet Journal and How Does it Work? (Bullet Journals 101)

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

What is a Bullet Journal?

Bullet journaling is becoming more and more popular, but if you’ve never heard of it or used one before, it can seem a little daunting. Understanding what bullet journaling is and what it involves can help.

So, what exactly is a Bullet journal?

In bullet journaling, you combine all of your thoughts, finances, schedules, to-do lists, and miscellaneous life notes into a single journal.

It is an easy way to organize all of those different things you try to keep up with on a daily basis. It is not only fun, but also extremely helpful in reducing overall stress and anxiety.

Bullet journaling is an awesome way to get everything together.

A bullet journal, also called a bullet diary, is a system for managing your life. It’s an effective way to keep yourself organized and focused. It doesn’t matter if you use a paper version or an electronic one. You just need to find something that works for you.

In this blog post, we will mainly be talking about paper bullet journals but you can take these principals and transfer them across to a bullet journalling app if that works better for you.

How to use the Christmas break to Kick Start 2022

January 30, 2023December 11, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

By Sid madge, Meee

I was one of those adults that dreaded Christmas. But now I’ve got three little children, five years old, three and one, and I love it! (I also have an adult child too but she’s a bit grumpier about Christmas!) I love the ‘sparkle’ it brings to an otherwise cold and dreary time of year. Winter is tough for many of us, but Christmas can be a high point. I also love that I get time off work to enjoy time with my lovelies (my name for my children). We put our decorations up in mid-November because we just couldn’t wait to revel in the joy the festivities bring.

It got me thinking what types of sparkles and joy we could all bring more of into our lives, businesses and to our work colleagues this coming year using classic Christmas elements.

The Giving

A key focus of Christmas is the presents. It’s one of the reasons I didn’t like Christmas for so long, as it seemed to be less about being thankful and spending time with family and friends and more about what someone got for Christmas. It also used to depress me a bit that all this money was wasted on gifts that no one wanted or that were pointless when so much of the world had nothing.

Positive Affirmations for Healing, Health and Happiness

February 8, 2023December 10, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

What would happen if you told yourself every single day how awesome you were? What would you accomplish? Would it change your life?

Today we’re taking a look at some of the top positive affirmations for health, happiness and healing. But don’t just take our word for it—let’s find out how positive affirmations can really help with your health, happiness and well being.

If you’re looking to change specific areas of your life, such as your health, your diet and exercise habits, daily affirmations can play an important role in this.

I strongly believe that mental health and physical health are all connected in a very powerful way. It starts with you on the inside. When you are suffering with low self worth, or carrying trauma, or deeply unhappy, this will affect your overall health including your physical health.

By going through the healing process, although it is not an instant thing, you will start to notice real changes in your whole life. The use of positive affirmations and positive thoughts is one aspect. Everyone’s journey is different, and can be complex but once you start on that path to changing the way you see yourself, everything changes.

40 Most Symbolic and Beautiful Tattoo Designs with Meanings

November 23, 2023December 3, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

Over 40 of the Most Popular Tattoo Design Symbols and Meanings Explained.

Have you ever wondered about some of the most popular tattoo designs? Are you wondering about their significance? What they are meant to represent? There are a lot of symbolic meanings in tattoos.

This list is a collection of some of the most beautiful and meaningful tattoo designs, and the different meanings behind them.

Let’s take a look at ideas for over 40 different tattoo designs that tell a story and reveal your personality.

50+ Motivational Fighter Quotes That Will Get You Through Dark Times

April 27, 2022December 1, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

We all need motivation—to get going in the morning, to work harder, to keep the momentum, and sometimes even just to remind us of why we’re on this earth in the first place and get us through our most trying days.

From the words of famous philosophers, world leaders, writers, artists and athletes to the thoughts of everyday people, these motivational quotes will inspire you to live your best life.

When I came across some of these quotes, I immediately thought that it would make a great post because I think everyone needs a little motivation and inspiration from time to time.

We are all going through our own battles and internal struggles, and sometimes we need to channel our inner warrior to help us to fight the good fight, and keep pushing through.

We may not be an MMA fighter or a martial artist, but the true warrior is not always found in the boxing ring. Every single person has their hard times and challenges of life. And the only way is through…

“Life is a fight from the minute you take your first breath to the moment you exhale your last.” (Ronda Rousey)

In this article, we’ve rounded up over 50 of our favorite motivational inspirational quotes to remind you that you are a fighter and push you to keep going.

Self-Care for Introverts vs Extroverts

September 15, 2023November 29, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

I can’t count the number of times I’ve come across articles on how introverts or extroverts are better at certain things, but the truth is, we all need to practice self-care in order to be successful.

Whatever your personality type, when you find the right ways to fill your own cup then you will be in a better position to thrive.

In this blog post we will take you through self care for introverts vs extroverts with ideas on the best ways for both personality types to re charge and feel your best.

We will explore the concept of Self Care for Introverts and Extroverts to help you identify what is required for you to feel more fulfilled in life, with practical Ideas for Self-Care for both personality types

Self-Care for Introverts and Extroverts

Colour Your Days, Organise Your Life with our Printable Calendars for 2022

December 6, 2021November 26, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

Are you a planner? Would you like a way to make your life more organised and easy to manage? How about one that will help you stay on track and not miss a thing? Then check out our printable calendars for the year 2022!

If you’re looking for an easy way to keep track of your work, family and everything else in your life, these printable calendars are a great way to do it – and colouring each page gives you the opportunity for a few minutes of mindfulness and creativity each month.

We’ve created three printable calendars that you can use to highlight what’s important to you this year. These colour your own monthly calendars will help you to plan your time, set goals, and improve your work-life balance.

printable mandala colouring month by month calendars for 2022

Healing Crystals: The Best Stones for the Root Chakra

October 26, 2022November 24, 2021 by Lucy Hawthorne

Check out our guide to Crystals for the Chakras which takes you through the best Crystals and stones for all seven chakras but today we are going to focus a little more in depth on Crystals for the Root Chakra.

Let’s talk about How to Heal Your Root Chakra with Crystal Energy.

Are you ready to heal your root chakra and bring your life back into balance?

You can use crystals to release stress and relieve pain, get rid of emotional blockages and transform your life!

Articles by Lucy Hawthorne

What is a Bullet Journal?

The Giving

Self-Care for Introverts and Extroverts