HAPPY ALMOST NEW YEAR! 2016. Whoa man. 2016. Everyone always makes these amazing goals for the year. I'm not trashing that idea at all. Kinda cool that there is a date that can be a refresh button for all of humanity.



Personally, I think anyone can start a new life any time in their life. One day I decided to change my diet and I did it. You don't need a date but if you want a date. This is the time to start.

If the New Year gets you down, like it does a lot of people. Here are some things that for sure going to make this year pretty cool for you.

1) Your birthday
2) Halloween
3) SUMMER
4) The Sun will Shine
5) Someone will show they care for you
6) Your favorite artist will have a song on the radio
7) You'll eat a delicious meal
8) Puppies will be born
9) YouTube videos will be posted
10) A bed will always be there for you

Don't let this New Year, New Me thing get to you. You are amazing as is. As wonderful as this time is, remember you don't HAVE to change but it is a cool time to make some goals.

Until Friday!

XOXO

Yay! New face. Well new makeup routine. Here are all the products I used during that video!

I love working out. Obviously. But there are definitely some times where I just don't see the end of a workout. Everyone has their own ways to workout, whether that be in a class or by yourself. Personally, I love a good workout class. Don't get me wrong, I kick it hard at the gym by myself but classes are super fun.

Anywayyyyy, this blog post is about how to get through your workout. Some days you just aren't feeling it but you still drag your booty to the gym (props to you). While you are trying to get your workout on and feeling like you just can't push harder, these tips are for you.

1. Sing (or lip sync) the music playing
       I learned this tip during a cycling course. Singing helps regulate your breathing. So while you feel like you can't catch your breathe, sing along.

2. 10 Second Secret
      Anyone can do anything for 10 seconds. It's true. When you hear "10 seconds" you usually push whatever you are doing. Doing a plank? Countdown from 10 and then do it again. Suddenly you've done your plank for a minute. Bam.

3. Water Up
      When I feel like I am near death, I drink my water because 1) its a break from the workout for like 15 seconds and 2) I ain't trying to pass out mid workout.

4. Do the Modified Move
      Reminder: its better to keep moving than die after going hard for 45 seconds. If you are taking a class, instructors are trained to know modified moves so just ask. They would rather you do that than give up. If you are doing your workout alone, take off weight or google the easier move.

5. Think of your Goals
    The amount of times I just wanted to end the workout because I wasn't feeling it are insane but if you can think of your goal, whether that to be overall healthier or to lose weight, it won't happen if you just give up.

6. Know your Limits
     Sometimes it is just better to know your body. If you think you could get hurt because you are doing a half butt workout, stop. Listen to your body.

7. Just Imagine you are Working Out with Harry
      TBH, just wanted to look at these pics for a bit.


I'm sure I have more tips but these are the ones that push me through every workout. Stay strong and don't forget to think of yourself. I'm proud of you for deciding to work on yourself.

See you Monday!

XOXO

Dear One Direction,

     Thank you. Thank you for an awesome five years. Thank you for creating an environment and fandom that felt like a safe zone. Thank you for the fun. Thank you.

     Whether this break is 18 months or 5 years, we are here and always will be. A fandom isn't just created for a certain period but a lifetime.

    Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the insanely ridiculous tweets that I couldn't understand half the time. Thank you for being there when others weren't.

    You know what is weird, in the past five years, there hasn't been a day where I haven't seen any of your faces. Even weirder, I am actually worried about you during this break. Get plenty of sleep and drink water. Sing loudly in the shower. Eat your favorite food. As much as this is a change for us, it is an even bigger change for you.

    Thank you for the tours. Thank you for the albums. Thank you for the photoshoots and especially thank you finally getting a snapchat.

    A break means a break. A break from all contractual related things. So go write songs for other people, heck even sing with them. Use this time to really get to know and use your talents. As fans, we know this is your break as much as it is ours. Enjoy it.

  Thank you for five amazing years that have forever changed my life. Our lives. See you when it feels right, One Direction.

XOXO

To see this in video form, check out my channel on Thursday! http://www.youtube.com/mavslade