thenewsindisosdiary: September 2016

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Where To Get The Bang For Your Money: 1 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway Planning

By sindisosdiary.com - 03:30

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What I Am Currently Loving For Spring 2016

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How To Be A Well Rounded Woman

By sindisosdiary.com - 03:00

Today we live in times where women do more than just being house wives. They are no longer defined by the surnames they carry but by the impact they have to those around them. It is times like these that we find ourselves juggling being wives, mothers, sisters, confidants, prayer warriors and career women.

This post is more dedicated to those kind of women. Women who are go-getters and are not just waiting for hand me downs but work hard for what they want and need. I remember when I was at varsity, I learned of the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs which says that for mankind to survive, you must have the following i.e.

· Physiological Needs: These are must have traits and survival hacks. Things like Air, Food, Water, Shelter, Warmth, Sex and Sleep. Women know how to source most of these resources and if they do not, they know someone who does. I think God made us women for a reason. We have the power and the will to make sure that those we love have most of the aforementioned physiological needs.

· Safety Needs: These are secondary to the physiological needs, i.e. things like Security, Law, Order, Stability and Freedom. Imagine we just survived on the physiological needs alone and that is all we needed. There would be no law and order. I believe women have the power to change the way the world works. We have the power to influence everything that happens around us. You do not necessarily have to go outside and shout out loud the change you want to see. But you can start at home by raising responsible, caring, honest, respectful, law-abiding and hard working individuals. Did you know a woman has the ability to change whatever decision a man has already made for the better? Know your power WO-MAN

· Love and Belonging Needs: These are traits like Friendships, Affection, Identity and Love. Who does not like to feel like they have a sense of belonging? No one! Hence we have communities, organisations we work with or for, we have churches we attend, we have family names and cultures. These are important in defining our identity. And an identity is one thing that brings one's uniqueness to the fore. Identity is influenced by your surrounding. Do you see where I am going with this? You surround yourself with positive people; positive thoughts and energy will manifest in your life and to those around you.

· Esteem Needs: These are more of the ego boosting needs, those things that separate you from the rest. Things like Achievements, Mastery, Independence, Status, Dominance, Prestige and Self-respect. All of these are however relative just like success is. We define these based on our boundaries that we often set for ourselves. If I say that I need to have a doctorate qualification for me to say that I am better than my counterparts or for me to be successful so be it. We all have some kind of pride and ego it just comes out in certain instances or when some circumstances happen in our lives. It is not necessarily a bad thing because it is these traits that encourage growth and change. When you are not happy with the situation you are in, you have the ability to change it.

· Self Actualization Needs: These are necessary for us to push ourselves to be better than we currently are. I believe we have a potential of being better friends, employees and employers, better companions, better human beings and the list goes on and on. These needs are related to realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment and seeking personal growth. You can change any situation you are in through education, finding a better job, being a self-starter and entrepreneur. Do not wait for someone to determine your future, you can do it.

So how does one become a well rounded woman in this day and age? By leading a balanced life that ensures these needs are met and fulfilled regularly. You cannot be an influential woman when you are pessimistic and lazy. We need to build a nation of hard workers and go-getters and we can only do this by leading by example. Children and those around us often learn through our actions. Can we honestly say we can survive without any of these? I do not think God made a mistake in making us women, he knew that in us the world can be a better place.

Outfit Details

T-Shirt: H&M

Scarf: Mr Price

Skirt: Truworths

Coat: Woolworths

Shoes: Spree

Handbag: Guess

Thanks for stopping by as always. I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did writing it. Remember to comment below and share it with your friends and family. Mwah

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Chilly Spring Day In Pink And White

By sindisosdiary.com - 11:30

There is definitely no two colours that say girly when put together than Pink and White. But that does not mean men cannot wear Pink and still be masculine. In fact most metrosexual guys rock pink better than women at times.

Today is a bit chilly outside and I thought why not put together a look that says Spring and Winter combined. I know I have a serious obsession with the cold weather but can you blame me for that? For this look I paired some nude pumps with a simple White skirt and a Pink Knit. I actually found this knit in the clearance section about a week ago at Ackermans when I was buying a baby shower gift for a friend. I remember reading a recent post from Meron that says that “SALE” is every shopaholic’s favourite word; well it definitely is mine. I would rather sacrifice a lunch meal or movie date for a new dress or a pair of shoes. Hence I am working so hard so that I can afford the lifestyle because it surely does not come cheap. Even though I do spoil myself ever once in a while I shop smartly. I splurge when I need to and shop smart when required to too. We all have our weaknesses and mine is hands down shopping. I call it my weakness because the day they remove the ability to shop in my life, I will be brought to my knees begging to at least shop one last time J

I have heard some people even say that maybe I am in the wrong profession. That I should have went into merchandising and not necessarily Information Technology (IT). IT however is affording me things I want so I am not regretting much about my career choice. I must say that there are some serious women balancing being Fashionistas, Mothers, Wives and Career Women. So it is possible. Nothing comes for MAHALA (for free). If it does, you should ask yourself why is it just being handed to you on a silver platter. All good things are always achieved with serious hard work and sacrifice. I hope this statement can inspire someone in saying that do not be lazy for your dreams and aspirations can be attained with sheer DETERMINATION and HARDWORK; and off-course being a person of FAITH.

Thanks for stopping by and please share with me what is your worst habit that will be so hard for you to let go off. Remember to share the post with your friends and loved ones. Have a wonderful week and mbyeee for now