App of the Month: Smiling Mind!

I'm not one to download many applications on my iPhone. I am however reliant upon lifestyle and fitness applications that motivate me to live a positive life. I recently found the app Smiling Mind, and upon using it thought you guys would love it as much as I do!

Smiling Mind is a meditation application targeted at young people. The sole aim of the program is to inspire balance and positivity in the youth of today and bring a sense of calmness to the busy lives which many of us live. Not only can you take some time from your chaotic schedule to relax and reflect, but you can do so for no charge. 

Image via smilingmind.com.au.

I tried it for myself yesterday with the first meditation session called "Body Scan". I found it quite effective as it enabled me to unwind and de-stress. Prior to each session you complete a form about how you are feeling. Then, post- meditation you complete the same form and compare your results. I found I felt more "energised" and "connected" following the "Body Scan", so much so that I was ready to conquer the pile of homework that awaited me. 

If you are looking for some time away from the hectic nature of life, I strongly recommend this free application available in the App Store. I also suggest that if you download the program and feel strongly about the importance of meditation in society, you should consider donating to Smiling Mind which solely relies on donations to operate. Read more at smilingmind.com.au.

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Carpe Diem

HOLA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I hope everyone had an enjoyable New Year's Eve celebration even if you did end up having a quiet night. My family and I ended up going to a family friend's apartment where we hung around for a bit, then had a bite to eat at our favourite Chinese restaurant,finally returning back to the apartment overlooking Melbourne's Docklands just in time for the fireworks at midnight. It was a beautiful experience being fifteen levels above ground and watching the ravishing firework display, and I must say it was one of my favourite New Year's Eves I've had (except for when I went to Sydney and watched the fireworks at the Harbour Bridge).

Fireworks at the Docklands, Melbourne

Photo taken by me!

Seeing as the New Year is finally here for most, if not all, I thought I'd share my New Year's resolutions with you all. I'm not a firm believer in resolutions; I find that they're difficult to stick to unless they are carefully thought and planned out properly. In saying this, I recently experienced a life- changing moment where I realised how short life is. You always hear people saying "This year just flied past" or "I can't believe it's already Monday". Well, after the incident mentioned above, I realised that it's not time that defines life, but it's how we as people decide to spend our time; the quality of our happenings. I've recently learnt that anything could happen at any moment, good or bad, and question why we all continue to sit around and dream of things we'll one day do when we have the world at our feet. I suppose that we are limited to what we can do with our lives in some ways, but as a type of New Year's resolution or 'goal' as I am calling it (as it sounds more achievable), I hope that this year I will take advantage of my life and seize the day, ensuring that I spend my time with people I love, and not waste a minute with negative and toxic relationships, always making certain that I am living life to the fullest in the best way that I can.

What's your New Year's resolution or goal? Leave a comment and let me know!

Chelsea Elizabeth xx