It's an easy little word to say; most people feel pressured to say it too often. But for some, it's the most difficult word to say.
"No" is easy; it means no commitment, no change, everything staying within your control and comfort zone. "Yes" is uncharted territory. The possibility of failure- but also new success. "No" definitely closes doors; "yes" can open doors, windows, and rabbit-holes. Rabbit. Holes.
Is it easy? Well... no! And it gets harder the more you think about it. So, you can't let yourself think about it too much. Murder? Think about that a bit more. A spontaneous mini roadtrip? Don't think too long.
Some things are basics for most people but can actually be very difficult if you're used to saying no, if your anxiety has stopped you or impaired you. Going to the grocery store alone can be the equivalent of hiking a mountain- in polka dot underpants. It's normal for things out of your comfort zone to make you nervous- but when your comfort zone is so small is when it becomes a problem, and one that only you can fix. No one else can magically make you better or braver. And 90% of the time after you say yes, you'll be wondering why you were ever even nervous to begin with.
Yes, it may not end fantastically well. You may fail, or be a bit embarrassed. But it was worth trotting out of your comfort zone for, especially if you had fun or accomplished something along the way.
You may not be skydiving or swimming with sharks, but you're making achievements of your own that are just as important as any major obstacle.
Start small, and you'll immediately notice your confidence and happiness boosting.
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Since I've collected up a few different types of balms and moisturizers, I decided to do a review on them :) These are ALL from drugstores and are under $5.
First off: Good ol' ChapStick!
Pros: Good thickness if it's what you prefer, light smell and flavor, doesn't cause any tingling.
Cons: Not my favorite because it isn't actually very moisturizing or helping.
I prefer a balm with a tint, so I never go for this any more. Also I actually don't favor the thickness on the lips of it, it feels heavy to me.
Nivea Hydrating Lip Care
Pros: Goes on in a thin layer that feels fresh, clean, and moisturizing. The tube is cute and is similar to Baby Lips. Little smell and taste that isn't unpleasant.
Cons: I can't really come up with any.
I tried this once and it immediately took place of ChapStick for me when I'm not wearing lip color or I'm prepping lips for lipstick. It feels like just a thin layer of moisture opposed to the thickness of ChapStick.
EOS Lip Balm
Pros: Cute container.
Cons: Has the thickness of ChapStick. Also, both of the two I got, seen here, had strong smells and tastes that I found unpleasant. The blue is strong mint and the red is some kind of fruit.
Okay, I know a lot of people rave about these, but I didn't like them at all. The blue mint one tingled my lips strongly and the smell and taste is very potent- I wiped it off within a minute. The red one was also potent and I didn't enjoy its scent and taste at all. Other people may like them, but these got a big no from me.
Maybelline Baby Lips in Peppermint
Pros: Adorable container, goes on smoothly and thin, does not feel clumpy or heavy. The peppermint flavor, smell, and sensation is much more calm than the EOS mint.
Cons: None! Unless you don't like the sensations of mint.
I believe there IS a regular Baby Lips, but I don't have it- I happened to get the mint one. I'm not a fan of mint, but the tingle isn't strong enough to bother me much and there's not much flavor. Baby Lips is by far my favorite, so I'll be getting the plain lip balm. And come on, ladies,- the packaging is just so darn cute!
If you have any ideas for reviews, comparisons, or DIYs, please let me know! I'm always trying new products and it's no problem for me to pick some things up that people are interested in hearing about.
<3
~Charity
First off: Good ol' ChapStick!
Cons: Not my favorite because it isn't actually very moisturizing or helping.
I prefer a balm with a tint, so I never go for this any more. Also I actually don't favor the thickness on the lips of it, it feels heavy to me.
Nivea Hydrating Lip Care
Cons: I can't really come up with any.
I tried this once and it immediately took place of ChapStick for me when I'm not wearing lip color or I'm prepping lips for lipstick. It feels like just a thin layer of moisture opposed to the thickness of ChapStick.
EOS Lip Balm
Cons: Has the thickness of ChapStick. Also, both of the two I got, seen here, had strong smells and tastes that I found unpleasant. The blue is strong mint and the red is some kind of fruit.
Okay, I know a lot of people rave about these, but I didn't like them at all. The blue mint one tingled my lips strongly and the smell and taste is very potent- I wiped it off within a minute. The red one was also potent and I didn't enjoy its scent and taste at all. Other people may like them, but these got a big no from me.
Maybelline Baby Lips in Peppermint
Cons: None! Unless you don't like the sensations of mint.
I believe there IS a regular Baby Lips, but I don't have it- I happened to get the mint one. I'm not a fan of mint, but the tingle isn't strong enough to bother me much and there's not much flavor. Baby Lips is by far my favorite, so I'll be getting the plain lip balm. And come on, ladies,- the packaging is just so darn cute!
If you have any ideas for reviews, comparisons, or DIYs, please let me know! I'm always trying new products and it's no problem for me to pick some things up that people are interested in hearing about.
<3
~Charity
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