Tia Things

Hey there my gems, On my blog's Instagram (@tiathingsblog) I did a poll asking for what you want to see next in the blog and I absolutely loved this suggestion! There are three pieces of advice that stand out to me immediately when I think of the best advice I've ever gotten and they are the words I live by. 1. No one is looking There are a lot of things I wish I could change about myself. The biggest thing being how much I care about what people think of me. I wish I didn't, I really do. The truth is that sometimes, it feels like everyone is judging me, watching me, laughing at me, even when they may not have even noticed me. It's a weird feeling, to think that everyone is scrutinizing you. I hate it and I think a lot of the time it comes form the pressure I put on myself. My mom is the one who told me "T, no one cares, no one is looking, no one will remember." All of which might sound harsh or irrelevant but when you're walking down a crowded hall th...

Now that you've been through my Heartbeats journey with me, let's wrap this baby up in a neat little bow of what I've learned in 8 simple but important love tips to keep in mind! **Side note these apply for different relationships. (ex: Long-term, new, dating world, friendships, etc.) 1. Effort is everything. If someone isn't putting the same effort into getting to know you, making you happy, etc. as you are for them, then they may not be worth the time and effort you're putting into them. Think of your time as the most valuable thing in the world, if you're giving them yours, they should be reciprocating. If not, take the time to consider why. They may be going through something, which is totally understandable, but people can't expect you to give it your all forever without getting any time or effort in return. Every relationship in your life is a two way street. 2. Relationships are not only between 2 people. You're friends and family are...