Kelly's Daily Blog

Hey guys!

I hope you are all keeping well in this nice, hot weather and drinking lots of liquids to stay hydrated.

In my last post, I wrote about how life can get hectic and how it can sometimes feel like there aren’t enough days in the week to get everything done. I have very quickly realized that even though our lives can get hectic and sometimes completely overwhelm us, there are ways we can make our lives a little more manageable — and the secret to that is time management.

There are many different ways to organize your life, such as diaries, calendars, reminders, and so much more. The method I use that generally makes my life a little more organized is a calendar, along with notes on my phone. I don’t always get it right because sometimes I forget to update everything, or sometimes I’m just too lazy, but this method has definitely worked well for me and makes my life feel a little less chaotic than it actually is.

One of the reasons I like using the Notes app is because I have Apple devices, so my notes connect across all of them. No matter where I am, I have the exact same list with me, and everything updates immediately. I find this really helpful because I can add things to my list whenever I remember them, instead of worrying about forgetting something later.

Another way to organize your life is by using a diary. For some reason, though, I could never really get into using one. I would always start using it at the beginning of the year, but then somewhere along the way, I would stop and completely forget about it!

That is how I organize my life, but everyone has their own methods that work best for them. These are just a few of the methods I recommend for those of you who struggle with time management.

I hope you enjoyed this post, and I hope your life starts to feel a little less chaotic too!

Bye xx

Hey guys!

I hope you are enjoying this nice, warm weather we’ve been having just as much as I am.

The other day, I was chatting to somebody about how, as we get older, the years seem to go by so much faster.

When we are younger, most of us don’t have too many things to worry about. We have to study for exams, do our homework, keep up with extracurricular activities, and, of course, find some time to have fun. I know that some kids have other responsibilities as well, which is why I say “most of us.” I’m just giving a general idea of some of the things kids have to deal with.

Then we reach our 20s, and life starts to get a lot busier. We are out of school or college, and now it is time to start looking for a job. In this day and age, that isn’t always easy. We might have to go to countless interviews without any guarantee that we will get the job we really want.

Eventually, when we do get a job and start earning enough money, we may reach the point where we can move out of our parents’ home and create a life of our own. That is when the responsibilities really start piling up. Suddenly, we have bills to pay, groceries to buy, laundry to do, dishes to wash, and dustbins to take out on the right day.

At this point in our lives, it can start to feel overwhelming because our schedules are absolutely crazy. Yet, somehow, we still need to make time for ourselves and do the things we enjoy. Maybe that means playing sports, going to dance classes, painting, writing, reading, or simply making time for whatever hobbies help us feel like ourselves in the middle of all the chaos.

And now for the main event: starting a family of our own.

Our responsibilities become even greater because we now have little people depending on us. When they are babies, we need to make sure they have diapers, food, clothes, and everything else they need to be happy and healthy. We also have to survive on very little sleep because babies have a funny way of waking up at the most inconvenient times!

But honestly, I believe all of it is worth it. In my opinion, children are one of the greatest miracles in life, and I cannot wait to start a family of my own one day, even knowing all the responsibilities that come with it.

Then, as they grow older, the list of responsibilities changes. You have to get them to school on time, fetch them from school, make sure there is food on the table, take them to sports practices and games, help them with their homework, and somehow keep everything else in your life running at the same time.

As we get older, it can sometimes feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week.

But I think the key is learning how to manage your time properly and, most importantly, making sure that you still carve out some time for the things that make you happy. Whether it is something big or something as simple as reading a few pages of a book, going for a walk, spending time with friends, or working on a hobby you love, those little moments can make a huge difference.

When you start managing your time better and making space for the things that bring you joy, life might not actually become less busy, but it can certainly start to feel less hectic.

And speaking of managing your time, I’ll be making a post about time management next, so stay tuned! 😊

Thank you for reading this post, I hope you enjoyed it.

Bye xx

Hey guys,

I hope you are all enjoying this nice sunny weather we’ve been having. Winter is finally going to be heading into our rear-view mirror after one more cold front, and then it’s going to be summer all the time!

I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was pretty great — very busy, but busy in all the best ways. It was filled with family, friends, and lots of fun.

I have been competing in a Padel league with my sister’s boyfriend as my Padel partner, as I used to play with my dad, and on Friday we played our semi-final game. Unfortunately, we lost, but it was a really tough game and we played really well, so I’m not too disappointed. In fact, I’m actually more proud than anything else because this was our first league playing together, and we made it pretty far. I’m very excited to see what the next season has in store for us.

We also made some great friends along the way, which was really nice. One of the things I love about this league is that even though it’s competitive, it’s also very social. That’s what Padel is all about at the end of the day — having fun, meeting people, and enjoying the sport together.

The finals for the league were on Saturday, and even though we didn’t make it to the finals ourselves, my parents and I decided to go and support the people who did. It was such a great day to watch. There were lots of people there socializing and watching some good Padel while enjoying drinks and food. The atmosphere was just incredible. The turnout was great, and there was so much good food, music, and epic Padel.

When I was working in the Padel industry, I could never attend these events as a regular spectator or player because I was always working. So, it was really fun to get dressed up and attend one as a spectator instead of as someone who was working behind the scenes. It gave me a completely different experience, and I really enjoyed being able to just relax and take everything in.

Then Sunday was the perfect way to end an already awesome weekend. We had a family braai to celebrate my nephew’s and my Nana’s birthdays. It was such a great day because the sun was shining so brightly, and it seemed to make everybody so happy. The weather was absolutely perfect for a nice braai.

We were fortunate enough not to have any rain the entire weekend. It was sunny and hot, and I think I even got a little sunburn on Saturday! I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect weekend.

I feel so truly grateful for the fact that I am surrounded by so many amazing friends and family members in my life. I know for a fact that every single one of those people would drop whatever they were doing for me if I ever needed anything, and I would do the exact same for them.

Not everybody can say the same thing. Some people don’t have a lot of friends or family around them, while others may have them but aren’t particularly close to them. I’ve learnt over the past few years that having good friends and family is something you really have to cherish and never take for granted.

Life can get so busy, and sometimes we forget just how lucky we are to have people around us who genuinely care about us. Weekends like this one are a good reminder of just how blessed I am, and I’m incredibly grateful for it.

I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope you had a great weekend too.

Bye xx

Hey guys ❤️

I hope you’re all keeping warm in this very cold and rainy weather we’re having. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely not loving this weather at all! 😂

For most of my life, I’ve always believed that if you wanted to have friends or be in a relationship, you needed to change who you were in order for people to like you. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realised that couldn’t be further from the truth.

There is a reason why you are the way you are, and if the people around you don’t like or accept you for who you are, then maybe they aren’t the people you should be surrounding yourself with.

My whole life, I’ve always been the type of person who would do anything and everything to make the people around me happy, even if it came at the expense of my own happiness. And honestly, that is no way to live.

Constantly putting other people’s happiness before your own can leave you feeling unhappy, exhausted and like you’re not really enjoying your own life. Life is way too short to spend it making everyone else feel better while making yourself feel worse.

Now, don’t get me wrong — I’m not saying you should never put others first. It’s a beautiful thing to make the people you care about happy and to be there for them. But it should never consistently come at your own expense. It is not selfish or greedy to put your own happiness first sometimes. You matter too. ❤️

I’m now 27 years old, and for the first time in my life, I’ve found a friend who genuinely lets me be myself. She accepts me for who I am, flaws and all, and we laugh so much together, which I absolutely love because I’m always happy when I’m around her.

One of the things I really appreciate about her is that she is older than me. She’s in her 40s, and because I have an older brother and sister, I’ve always found that I connect better with people who are older than me. I think sometimes there’s a difference in maturity and perspective, and I really value that.

She has been such a positive influence on me. She’s encouraged me to go out more, pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me experience things I probably wouldn’t have done on my own. She has brought me out of my shell in so many ways, and I’m genuinely grateful for that friendship.

I think as we get older, we realise that the right people won’t require us to become someone else just so they can like us. The right people will make you feel comfortable being exactly who you are.

So be yourself. Be happy. Surround yourself with people who accept you, encourage you and bring out the best in you.

Life is far too short to spend it being the person everyone else expects you to be. ❤️

Thank you for reading my post, I hope you enjoyed it.

Bye xx