CathInTheCity

Random Life Lessons

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• Make sure you have a firm handshake when you meet new people. It’s a big part of the first impression! Is it weak and sloppy, or strong and confident?

• A white or nude eyeliner on your waterline can erase all traces of your lack of sleep

• Never talk shit about people. There’s really no point, and it will probably come back and bite you in the ass at one point or another.

• If you have a big day that you want to look fresh for – sleep with your head high (two pillows minimum). It will prevent puffy and tired eyes!

• You never loose anything by being nice to people. If someone isn’t nice back, it’s their problem.

• A tablespoon of coconut oil in the morning gives you energy for the whole day

• To remember someone’s name after you meet them for the first time, say their name out loud in your next sentence.

• Don’t ever talk bad about yourself to yourself (you know – the internal dialogue we always have going on). Talk yourself up, cause you’re pretty freakin’ awesome.

• Oh – and always talk other people up as well! It will make you a better person, and people will think more highly of you as well.

• When in doubt – wear black and white. Never fails!

• Always have an open mind, and tell yourself that there’s nothing you cannot do!

• If someone asks for help or advice – give them everything you’ve got, and don’t hold back. I can assure you that it will come back to you in a positive way when you’re the one who needs help one day. I have so many experiences with that – it always works.

• The quickest and most beautiful way to look fresh? Smile!!

• A little bit of cardamom in your coffee makes it taste even better.

• If you’re in need of a pep talk – give yourself one! Write a list of the things that make you awesome, and read it to yourself.

• If something seems both terrifying and thrilling, you should do it.

• If you don’t have a clothing iron, you can hang the piece you want to wear in the shower, splash it with water, and let it hang over night. It’ll turn out wrinkle-free!

• Appreciate the little things in life. The smell of fresh coffee in the morning, a smile from a stranger on the street, a new bouquet of flowers.. Life is so much better that way.

• Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to achieve it. The time will pass anyway.

• Asking for help sometimes is a strength, not a weakness.

• Knowledge is power! Try to learn something new every day.

• Don’t ever sell yourself short. Be proud of who you are and what you’ve accomplished.

• If you’re feeling blue, search for «Fail army» on YouTube and let all the people making asses of themselves make you feel better. It’s totally allowed!

• We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.

• Never let the things you want make you forget the things you already have.

• Put your phone away now and then. Set it in flight mode. It’s good for you.

• The coolest things happen outside of your comfort zone.

• A trip to a new destination is always a good idea.

• It’s never too late to try something new

Get it girl ✌

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  8. Jeg lagret akkurat dette innleget på “Favoritt”-baren på Google Chrome. Kan ikke huske sist jeg lagret noe der. Det ligger to ting der nå – Dette innlegget og linken til en oppskrift på “White Chocolate Mousse”. That’s how good it is. Haha :D Ha en fin helg, Cath!

  9. Så fint innlegg. Liker så godt når du kommer med slike viktige påminnelser. Og du litt pinlig, men selv om jeg kjøpte boken din for lenge siden når du var på signeringsrunden din har jeg ikke fått lest den før nå i ferien. Og det har ingen ting med at den ikke fristet, men det er sjelden jeg leser bøker. Jeg hører helst på lydbok. Men jeg vet ikke hvordan jeg skal få rost deg nok for denne boken. Den er fantastisk. Jeg er selv i “perfeksjonsjaget”, noe som utarter seg ved at jeg har shoppet for mye klær i flere år, slik at det går utover økonomisk evne og plass i huset. I tillegg kommer jeg ofte for sent til avtaler fordi klær og sminke må være så perfekt at det er “viktigere” enn å komme tidsnok. Og når jeg trener må jeg helst slå min egen rekord og i noen tilfeller andre også for at jeg skal fortjene ros. Jeg kjenner meg slik igjen i viljeskonflikten. Jeg føler jeg har en jævel som sitter på den ene skulderen og ødelegger for den “gode meg”. Jeg har prøvd flere ganger å bruke viljestyrke, men ser at det ikke fungerer helt ja. Du har også helt rett i at det ikke er mye glede å finne i de tingene du gjør for å “bli lykkelig”. Det er bare ødeleggende og det er panikken som styrer handlingene. Nå skal jeg prøve din metode. Gleder meg til å lese resten av boken din (snart ferdig). Tusen takk ;-)

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