Acts of Kindness...

Happy hump day fellow bloggers :) Today's blog is a little different, in that I am going to talk about what it means to be kind. It seems simple but many of us aren't as kind as we should be most of the time, and the negative effects of the world really influence that. As long as acts of kindness don’t become obligatory or overwhelming, they can enrich the giver and the whole community.

Altruism (including kindness) is key to the social connections that are so important to our happiness. Research finds that acts of kindness—especially spontaneous, out-of-the ordinary ones—can boost happiness in the person doing the good deed.

Reasons why acts of kindness make people happier:

• Being generous leads us to perceive others more compassionately; we typically find good qualities in people to whom we are kind
• Being kind promotes a sense of connection and community with others, which is one of the strongest factors in increasing happiness
• Being generous helps us appreciate and feel grateful for our own good fortune
• Being generous boosts our self-image; it helps us feel useful and gives us a way to use our strengths and talents in a meaningful way
• Being kind can start a chain reaction of positivity; being kind to others may lead them to be grateful and generous to others, who in turn are grateful and kind to others

 

So why be positive?

♥ Emotions like gratitude/appreciation help athletes perform better.

♥ Positive leaders make better decisions under pressure.

♥ Positive people have more friends, leading to happiness/longevity.

♥ Marriages and relationships are much more likely to succeed.

♥ Regular positive emotions increase longevity by 10 yrs.

♥ Positivity provides a broader perspective & see the big picture.

With all of this said, go out into the world and be kind. Maybe it will pay off :)

Watch my other positivity videos:

Positive Thinking http://youtu.be/dJak1V4kNeQ

Positive Attitudes http://youtu.be/sPxezX2wBkU

Stay Positive While Studying http://youtu.be/hnU0SPfGskg

"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind." - Henry James

Review on Maybelline's New Big Eyes Mascara...

Good Morning, beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog ♥ 

Today's post is going to be a review on a new Maybelline product that recently came out, Maybelline's Big Eyes Mascara. The unique feature about this mascara is that is has two wands on it, one for your upper lashes and one for your lower lashes. Awesome, right?

If you aren't familiar with mascara's and their ordinary features, they typically have only one wand that you are suppose to use for your upper and lower lashes, however sometimes the wands are so bulky and big that the lower lashes are hard to apply. Hence some cosmetic companies specifically put out mascara's that are only meant for your lower lashes, which means they can hike up the price.

After having the chance to try it, I would rate it a 4½ stars out of 5. The formula was very easy to work with and stayed very liquid and smooth through the entire application. I typically apply two coats just to give my lashes a little more length, and after doing so, the formula did not clump. The smaller wand for the lower lashes was also very easy to use and made to fit into the little crevices of your eyes where the lashes tend to me very small. Both wands are held together in the middle of the package which makes it very easy to hold and work with throughout your application.

The only reason I would deduct a ½ a star is for the lower wand. Don't get me wrong, it works very well because of its' size. However I feel that because of how small it is, it does not seem to pick up much product on the brush itself. Because of this, I really have to push hard into my lower lashes to get product on them, and I run the risk of smudging on my skin below.

All in all, it is definitely worth giving it a try, whether you are looking for a new mascara or if you are just a mascara junkie like me and enjoy trying all types of different ones :) xo