Neerus Lifestyle: Some Things I Have Learnt Turning 40!

Neerus Lifestyle: Some Things I Have Learnt Turning 40!: Happy 40th Birthday To Me! Some Things That I Have Learnt Its ok to be you! no comparisons are needed we are all living lives according ...

Some Things I Have Learnt Turning 40!

Happy 40th Birthday To Me! Some Things That I Have Learnt

• Its ok to be you! no comparisons are needed we are all living lives according to what suits us and our decisions 
• I would like to have told the younger me to try not to sweat the small stuff like 'am i fat?' OR ' will he like me?' ' or  'should I cover my Eczema on a sunny day?' it all eventually works out for you, life has your back. Walk with your head held high
• Control your diet whilst you are younger its a lot more easy to lose weight, gets harder as you get older! 
• Keep happy thoughts, they are what will make your habitual habits, so stay optimistic theres always a silver lining in that cloud
• Meditation is key to staying calm in life, releases  hormones that even lower blood pressure, makes you look at life with a lot more clarity, DO IT.
• Start travelling sooner, Its the biggest education that has impacted me! I have learnt so much more about history and cultures than I ever would have just reading it from books. It comes to life when you visit the place! Also try and Get guided tours its much more informative that way!
• Save small amounts of money regularly it will all build up and help when theres a need!
• Speak up in relationships and don't always show your best foot forward that won't work in your favour at all! show the vulnerabilities it makes more deeper bonds. 
• Know that death will happen to your loved ones and  stop fretting its the circle of life, treasure the people you love and spend precious moments with them
• Some relationships just can't be forced let them go! its ok sometimes your paths may cross at a different stage in life or they may not, thats how the universe wants it, we are all passing ships in this thing called life, let some ships go! even if its a family member. 
• Dont resist life, go with the direction that sometimes life wants to take you, even though it may be a completely different plan you had thought of, its usually the universe telling you it has a better plan!
• Get yourself that 30 mins exercise it serves you well once you get past 40
• Its never too late to educate yourself and go back to studying don't get overwhelmed by the age barrier it makes no difference it is but a number.
• I don't like Chick Flicks and Rom Coms anymore oh yes I much prefer sword fighting or a good old crime thriller, thats a change in me I didn't expect to see, watch out I might just start enjoying Horror films as well!!!!
• I enjoy clean eating mostly which I never thought I would, my uni days were take outs most days and I was greedy for food
• Its ok to walk away from Toxic friendships even if they were old people in your life. If it doesn't suit you and gets you down, move on.
• Try and keep a circle of friends that lift your spirit and are optimistic by nature, this really helps in life, your go to people should always or at least mostly see the silver lining in life, otherwise it zaps you of your upbeat energy
• Its also ok to add to your close circle of friends I was set in my ways for years and found myself twiddling my thumbs when I wanted to do something, not anymore I plucked up the courage widened my horizons and have met some lovely people along the way. Who I now can most certainly call my Friends.
• Starting a new venture like this Blog or my channel (yet to post more videos) can be daunting mostly because you worry what people will think, well I kicked that right out of the bag and did all this in my late 30's Im living now so I will do all the things that matter to me and more!
• Learning to be in the present its a good feel, most of the time we are worrying about yesterday thinking about tomorrow and never really enjoying the present, well I have learnt the art and believe me my present is a lot more sweeter and enjoyable. 
• Bringing my presence to a friend or person. How annoying is it when you are trying to talk to someone and they seem distracted either with their phone or their mind. Or then whenever you speak they speak over you so your voice just drowns out! well I have learnt to LISTEN and then speak it makes you a good friend considerate, and well conversation flows better and its just being a nicer person when you are really there.
• I have finally understood the fine art of socialising I think, its better to ask more pertinent questions to someone show interest in their life they will appreciate that!
• Box sets are a great go to when you literally have nothing to do 
• Walking Dead changed my taste in Tv Programmes now I'm all about blood gore and gripping story lines. 
• Pick your battles! don't get into a disagreement about everything know when its not worth it, save your energy. Use it more, where its needed.
• Don't give a shit about anyones opinions yours is what counts

Heres Just a few Of Things That I have Learnt Along The Way! Have You Anything To Share That Can Be Added To This?

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Neerus Lifestyle: Making Eczema Manageable

Neerus Lifestyle: Making Eczema Manageable: Can Eczema Be Manageable Who understands having Eczema! I hope whoever reads this knows I'm living with it have it and get it. Its lif...

Making Eczema Manageable

Can Eczema Be Manageable

Who understands having Eczema! I hope whoever reads this knows I'm living with it have it and get it. Its life altering upsetting and well damn right inconvenient. I have had it for most of my life from a child infact. Its been a learning curve for my family the doctors and myself. Finally once you become an adult you get to know your skin and what works for you and what doesn't. Here are a few of my tips that work for me and make living with Eczema more comfortable.

• Learn a way to not get stressed it won't help when suffering from flare ups
• Keep a diary for the foods you eat, will help to eliminate what foods could be a cause of a flare up
• Generally rule of thumb avoid sugar and Dairy it will aggravate the itchiness 
• Don't get yourself too heated, during the cold seasons try and layer up so when you get hot its easier to take a layer off to cool down! jumper materials will get you too hot too quick and the material will itch.
• Keep to cottons, wool acrylics will annoy and itch
• Try and change your bed sheets often, Eczema sufferers shed a lot more skin than usual especially because we itch, so better to have clean sheets to sleep in
• Shower and moisturise always this will clean the skin and add the moisture back in which is very important. 
• Don't avoid mosituring and yes you do need to lather, delicately applying will not work, it needs to be generous and throughout the day, this will prevent flare ups and you will have less bouts of cracked skin.
• When you have cracked skin moisturise before you go running to use steroid I know because I have thinned my skin out a lot due to over usage of them, do everything but that the side effects are more prevalent.
• Try alternative medicine especially Chinese Acupuncture or then Ayurvedic  it will help more than the allopathic, I guess the theory is that it works more intrinsically 
• When exercising keep cool at the same time sweating will aggravate the skin, Swimming is a good way of keeping fit and staying cool.
• If you need to use perfume, use it on your clothing rather than directly on your skin it will flare up
• Deodorant under the arms should be the roll on rather than spray..makes it more comfortable and to be honest works better
• When washing dishes ( though try and avoid at all costs) wear gloves the detergent will flare the hands
• Speaking of hands washing Hair can be a nightmare too, if you can visit the hair dressers once in awhile to give your hands a rest with that, but I would suggest using gloves.
• Not all moisturises will feel the same on your skin so try them all out and see what works, I remember my specialist telling me Petroleum jelly would work well for me as it keeps you a lot more greasy for longer periods, but it would make me feel itchy and uncomfortable cream based products work better but it has to be super creamy and the after effects should not be drying!, Diprobase never worked for me, neither the Aveeno brand made from oats, it all left me feeling dry including Aqueous the very popular cream prescribed to us. E45 hands down wins for me its creamy leaves a soft feel on the skin, and their are many different products you can choose from like shampoo, hand cream, bath oil, bath gel and so on. 
• Try not to wear tight clothes , they may look good but won't help in anyway, leave jeans for the colder months, stick to flawy material that give your skin space to breathe! skirts Maxi dresses flawy bell bottoms they all look fashionable and work.
• Keep yourself happy seems silly?! but when your moral is low the first thing that gets effected will be your skin its the weakest spot, you will tend to think worry and scratch its our nervous twitch, so surround yourself with happy people happy thoughts and don't be apologetic about getting the toxic people out! its your health your skin your well being. Just know who really cares.
• Keep yourself active and busy , you will find you itch the most once you get into bed. thats because then your mind is idle and attention goes back to the skin, and then suddenly you will notice you are itchy so keep busy or go to bed when tired, the bed can be a haven for itching unnecessarily. 
• Breaking the habit of itching is key
• Try not to keep long nails won't help and will create infection so short nails are better.
• Dont scratch harshly train your mind to rub not harsh scratches that way you are trying to save the skin breaking and leaving open wounds.

These are just some of my tips and tricks. I would suggest, joining locals groups as well. This helps in meeting people who understand this kind of a condition and you can share ideas and views plus you can also share whats making you sad and unhappy, remember a problems shared is a problem halved.

Being different is ok. Don't ever forget that. It makes us alot more empathetic and caring in life. We share more compassion with others and never tire in helping others out. Resilience and excelling at life becomes our motto. 

If any of you have any questions regarding products for the skin or makeup and want some advice based on me being a chronic Eczema sufferer, then don't hesitate in asking me on any of my social media platforms.

Helpful Website: www.eczema.org

Hope this helps anyone. Even if its one person. I will know that I have made a difference!

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Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..

Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..: First Bloggers Meet Its funny how Blogging can literally open doors you never thought of! I started my blogging journey 2 years ago. t...

Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..

Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..: First Bloggers Meet Its funny how Blogging can literally open doors you never thought of! I started my blogging journey 2 years ago. t...

Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..

First Bloggers Meet

Its funny how Blogging can literally open doors you never thought of! I started my blogging journey 2 years ago. the first year I blogged regularly once a week , this year due to my other job I have not uploaded as regularly. (My Url is creamsnocreams.blogspot.co.uk I am a lifestyle blogger which covers anything from Travel, Books, Tv Programmes to Beauty). However its nice to know that Im still in the radar of some bloggers and good to know that I can also get invited to events.

This event was organised by the lovely @sophieroseblog at the Reading Oracle Shopping Centre. We started off by having lovely nibbles and some drinks and a little bit of mingling.

There must have been a group of at least 10-12 ladies. All running their own blogs different age ranges. Was nice to see everyone supporting each other, it didn't matter how big or small your blog was.

After mingling we were then taken to House of Fraser where Urban Decay were featuring some of their summer collection of Eyeshadows, Contouring, Highlighters. This limited edition Jean Michael Basquiat makeup has a unique packaging, feels like a collectors item, it reflects the designers flare. We had a lovely lady @sophiemccllm representing Urban Decay, she showed us different ways of using this makeup, we were used as her models to showcase the colours. I loved the factor that she was so flamboyant that it automatically inspired you to be more adventurous with colours and style. I was very much interested in the bright neon turquoise blue palette and asked how this could be used she cleverly showed me a way. There was also a neutral palette with golds and browns my favourite and go to at all times.  Some other lovely blogger asked how to contour we were also shown little tricks that would enhance this more.

Jean Michael Basquit Tenant Eyeshadow Pallette Retail Price £35

Jean Michael Basquit Gold Griot Eyeshadow pallette Retail Price £35

Shape Shifter Retail Sale Value £39.50

Can you see the awesome summery colours above! I need to experiment more! The contouring was interesting but felt little complicated for my liking, it was a double sided pallette, on one side powder and the other side cream. Depending on your skin type you could choose the side which suits you better.

Jean Michael Basquit Gallery Blush Pallette Retail Price £27

This palette above is also very pretty again theres a Blusher, Contouring and Highlighter. We were shown to wet the fan brush which then set the colours better on the face! great little tip!

All in all I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Was a lovely Meetup and that too my first one. Great group of ladies and a fabulous Brand. I love Urban Decay and it was a Privlege to be invited.

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