Friday, 24 April 2015

Open Letter to People Who Have Hurt Me


Dear Unknown,  I forgive you. I do not hold any resentment, anger or ill-will towards you. You took part in shaping the person I am today; you made me laugh, cry and scream out in anger. I thank you, because you were an important lesson I needed to learn. This is goodbye. I wish you all the happiness in the world and that you reach your goals. I am saying farewell, because I need to move on and distance myself from this past. To reach my own goals and to find my own happiness. What you did is forgivable, but I won't forget. I won't forget; how you turned your back on me, said hurtful things and manipulated me. How you talked behind my back and judged me, while you put on a different face in front of me. The way you made me trust you, used my words against me and made me look like a villain. I forgive you for me. I forgive you, because I will no longer live with anger and sadness in my heart. I will continue to walk on my own path, leaving all the negativity behind.
Expressing your feelings and letting them out into the world is healthy. Don't bottle up and hold it all in, at some point, it will catch up with you. Don't sacrifice your happiness for the sake of others- that sadness or anger in your heart will make itself visible. If we can't resolve our problems, then saying goodbye can be the best thing to do.  

xoxo, 

Natalie 

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Finals: A Survival Guide



Final exams can be a hectic, stressful and unpleasant time but it doesn't have to be. Here are some of my tips to a smooth Exam Season. 


  1. Plan Ahead | Come up with a schedule, divide your time accordingly and know what courses will need extra attention. When you find that you are getting distracted..TAKE A BREAK! 
  2. Get Organized | Get everything you need, don't wait until you have started studying to find notes, important pages and lecture material. Organize all your study material ahead of time so that you can just focus on that days study goals. 
  3. Be Involved | Don't just sit there reading your notes over and over again. Try to find different ways to learn or review the material- make a study sheet, take an online quiz, or watch a video explaining the topics. 
  4. Stop Procrastinating | Don't start studying the night before! I REPEAT, do not CRAM. I can assure you that the stress, no sleep and minimum reviewing will all be a recipe for disaster.
  5. Stress Release | Exam Season shouldn't be about countless hours of studying, no sleep and caffeine overdose. You need to stay healthy and active by eating regularly, exercising and sleeping at least 8 hours- your body will thank you for it and your studying will benefit from it. 

Remember: A GPA does not define who you are or will be, you are much more than a number. As long as, you give it your all and aim for the stars then you will be successful in everything that you do. 

Good Luck! 

xoxo, 

Natalie