Things you need to know about me #4

March 3, 2016June 20, 2016 ~ Nicky M ~ 1 Comment

I believe in the power of a smile.

I am passionate about helping people find their smile.

I tell the children that I work with that my superpower is to help everyone smile (I have the cape to prove it!). In my role I offer support, a listening ear, space to chill or reflect and strategies to help their situation.

I do all this in the name of smiling.

Smiling is good for your health – your physical health and also your mental health. It can change a situation, break down barriers and just make someone feel a little better about themselves or a situation they’re in. And that someone might be you.

We all need to add a little ‘smile’ into our lives and the lives of others.

I enjoy smiling at strangers – more often than not they smile back.

I enjoy making others smile – a gift, a kind word of praise, a shared moment.

I enjoy making myself smile – a little self care, wearing something pretty, doing something I love.

It is an integral part of my day. I cannot go a whole day without finding a smile or planning something to make someone else smile.

I love sharing the feeling these smiles bring . I take photos of the everyday things that make me smile and post them on social media (find me on Instagram shimmerwithin).

Smiles are magical, powerful, contagious.

Find your smile today…then pass it on.

My integrity

March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 ~ Nicky M ~ Leave a comment

Decisively my own trek I begin

with honesty and love glowing under my skin

Not waiting for accolade or praise from you

Not veering off track by persuasive residue

Moral compass intact, hypocrisy avoided

Owning satisfaction, I myself am rewarded

As my gut whispers, I listen to my core

Ensuring necessity, one last pause

Behaving with integrity, grace and poise

Noteworthy notions, without the noise

It’s the little things 28/02/16

February 28, 2016 ~ Nicky M ~ Leave a comment

Well it has certainly been a full on week now I’m back at work, however I still managed to find time to pause and notice the little rays of sunshine that came my way. Enjoy.

20160222_073411-1 — First day back at work selfie

20160224_075932-1 — Glittery nails – say no more

20160220_180625 — Planning a whole outfit around your handbag

20160224_074755-1-1 — Something to ponder on

Even in the busiest of weeks, there are things to be enjoyed, smiled at and appreciated – take time to root them out, they’re there.

Trust me, they’re there 🙂

Have a fantastic end to February.

Nicky x

Things you need to know about me #3

February 23, 2016February 20, 2016 ~ Nicky M ~ 1 Comment

I love lists

I love a good list I do. Love, look forward to, lust after…

I love writing them, adding to them, crossing items off them and I write them in abundance.

I write to-do lists in my planner, blog ideas on the back of receipts when out and about, reminders in my phone, even notes on the back of my hand!

I write lists for many reasons: gratitude lists at the end of the day, reasons I love you (to hubby), lists of things I noticed, ideas for my art journal and generic to-do lists. Hell, I even enjoy creating lists of lists I could create!

Reasons lists are amazing:

You get to use cute stationary
It’s easier to prioritise events written down
You sleep better knowing your thoughts are contained on paper
You don’t have to remember everything if it’s written down
I enjoy writing them – pure and simple
There’s satisfaction in seeing what you’ve crossed off and achieved
You feel more organised and quite grown up

I’ll leave you with a list of ideas of lists you could write. You might learn something about yourself – it’s all good in the journey of self discovery.

Write a list of 5 things you need to experience in order to have a good day (not necessarily material items)
Compile a list declaring your values (the things you would not compromise on)
Write down your favourite days out or experiences (fantasy or real)
Record any compliments you are given (great to read when you’re feeling low)
Create a list of people who you admire or have inspired you (take it one step further and write them a fan letter)
Make a note of any quotes that are special to you (write them in your planner, post them on your mirror or frame them so you see them regularly)
Explore all the positives that make you unique (be your own cheerleader)

Please forgive the obvious indulgence in this post, couldn’t help myself…