It seems like fast fashion has taken the world by storm, constantly releasing new collections, which means clothing is being produced in a short period of time, underpaid and overworked garment workers, negatively affecting the environment. The list could go on and on... However, we as consumers have so much power to change it. One viral video can do wonders for any brand to come out and do something about the issue that was talked about. If you are still not sure that fast fashion ''is as bad'' - keep reading to find out the list of great, eye-opening fast fashion movies you must watch. Discl ..read more

In today's post the founder of Salt.Mango.Tree Megha will share her journey towards ethical fashion and why it's important. Hello! My name is Megha, and I am the human behind Salt.Mango.Tree; an e-commerce store based in Melbourne, Australia. My journey towards a sustainable lifestyle and fashion began in 2017 when I learned about the Rana Plaza incident; and the realities, horrors, and detrimental repercussions fast fashion has on our society and environment. The founder behind Salt.Mango.Tree Like most people, I too enjoy fashion, beauty, and bargain hunting. I believe in a kind and just wo ..read more

If you have been struggling with negative body image, or you have recently started your journey towards positive body image, then these are the habits you should get rid of. And, also, at this article you will find 4 ways on how to boost your self-confidence!:) HABITS YOU NEED TO GET RID OF Focusing on changing your appearance rather than doing the inner work We can look however we desire to look like, but if we haven't worked with our perceptions and habits, we still can feel negative about ourselves and our bodies. That's why it is important to work on our negative perceptions, and habits ..read more

Today I decided to share a few of my personal ways I use whenever a negative thought or situation appears. They are simple yet powerful techniques that can immediately switch your negative thoughts to positive ones, and, also, how to protect yourself from negative energy! :) STOP NEGATIVE THINKING by telling yourself ‘’Okay, think positive!’’ For negativity to turn into positivism, you need to repeat it more than once. And, important to remember to take a deep breath after every sentence! of trying to visualise a positive outcome Example. You got in an argument with someone close to you an ..read more

Staying positive is a must when it comes to difficult situations like the one we are experiencing right now. You might wonder how much positivity actually influences you, so I`ll give you a few examples. Staying positive helps us to be in a good state of mind and betters our well being, while negativity causes stress that can potentially weaken our immune system. Positivity helps you see the things in your life that are good, and you learn to appreciate what you have rather than put yourself down over what you don't have. It also helps you to see the opportunities in the resources you already ..read more

2022 is right around the corner, so it's time to prepare yourself to start it on a positive note. In this article, you will find out: Three key things you should maintain; A short questionnaire for self-improvement; How to set goals that align with your true self. As a BONUS, you will receive the link to the FREE printables to make the best out of the year. 3 KEY THINGS YOU SHOULD MAINTAIN IN 2022 OPTIMISTIC MINDSET These past two years have been rough for all of us, but it doesn't mean we have to let these events get to us. As a natural optimist myself, I can assure you - my mindset has mas ..read more

Nowadays everyone is busy because of work, school, children and so on. It is easy to slip into one of those situations for a long time but – hard to get back. We forget about ourselves, which shouldn't be the case. We are the only ones closest to ourselves and, we should take care of ourselves every day. So, on that note, I will suggest a few tips on how to include a "me time" in your daily life, even if you are busy. :) Photo credit: Alexey Sokolov. Graphic created by Sedija Lejiete Have a planner! It is a great tool to schedule your whole day, including everything you need to do and, one of ..read more

Most of the time, we hear about being gaslighted by someone else. It is very uncomfortable and, no one would want to be in this situation. But it is barely said and, realized, that we could do it to ourselves. So, on that note, I will dive deep into self-gaslighting and how to deal with it! :) Photo credit: Antas Singh. Graphic created by Sedija Lejiete The term “gaslighting” (used by psychologists) means a specific type of manipulation where the manipulator is trying to get someone else (or a group of people) to question their own reality, memory or perceptions. Sounds awful! So, in that cas ..read more

It is so easy to have our identity is influenced by what we see on social media. You might not even realize it until you take a step back from it and reflect on the choices you are willing to make. So, I will represent to you how to NOT lose your Self-Identity on social media and 8 tips how to stop comparing yourself to others! :) Photo credit: Alexey Sokolov . Graphic created by Sedija Lejiete How to perceive social media in a more positive way: Trends and Beauty standards Before you see a trend that you like or would like to try, eliminate if that is something you want for yourself, or be ..read more

We all used to have now and then burnout. It is not a pleasant feeling, especially when there is a lot to do and it seems that you will not get by if you do not continue now. On that note, I will offer you some positive ways how to deal with it. But, before that, we need to understand what is burnout and if you are experiencing it right now. Photo credit: Dana Tentis. Graphic created by Sedija Lejiete Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Now, knowing the definition, we can try to find out if we have or had burnout ..read more