How to: Be Happier

We all have those moments in our lives where we think that nothing is going right and it won't get better and we'll be sad forever don't we. I've had my fair share of them, but I'm still smiling and happy with my life :) Here are some of the ways that I stay happy, even when I've had a rough time.


1. Surround yourself with people who build you up not tear you down
I've been lucky enough to be blessed with friends who accept me for who I am and make me feel like I can take on the world. I can say that surrounding myself with those people has made my school experience and what I've lived so far, so enjoyable. If you have friends who pressure you to do things that you don't want to do, or if they make you feel unimportant and worthless, then trust me... they're not worth your time. Everyone deserves to be loved, so make sure you're around people who love you.

2. Be optimistic
Now, I'm not going to lie and say that I'm an optimist all the time because I'm not, but I'm neither an optimist or a pessimist... I'm a realist (curse that Iggy Azalea song). But when it comes to situations where I doubt my abilities or I doubt that things will get better, I like to be optimistic about what will happen in the future. It's like that saying 'fake it 'til you make it'- if you think that things will get better, then you'll begin to believe it after a while. There's nothing more triumphant than proving yourself wrong, and thinking positively.

3. Listen to happy music
This is one of the best ways I stay happy. I like to listen to songs that make me want to jump around and dance and sing around the house with my friends, family and even my dogs. If you listen to happy songs then it boosts your mood. Proven fact.... (I think :P) Here are a few that I love:
- "Gotta Keep Smiling" by Scouting for Girls
- "Upside Down" by Tori Kelly
- "Keep Your Head Up" by Andy Grammer
- "She's So Lovely" by Scouting for Girls
- "Dreaming" by Smallpools

4. Doing what you love
Personally, I love playing tennis and spending time with friends, so that's what I do to stay happy. Doing what you love to do instead of what you hate doing will completely change your mood and make you a happier person. If a job you have makes you sad or you absolutely hate it, then find another job that you'll like better.

5. Forget what others think and just do you
I still struggle with this sometimes, as everyone does, but lately I've been a lot less concerned with what others think of me and I've just been doing what I love and not caring what others think of me. Social media has literally poisoned our minds thinking that we need to look a certain way, and act a certain way in front of people to be loved. But honestly, that is a complete lie. Have you ever noticed that you are so much happier when you let loose and forget who's watching? I have. I used to be so caught up in the lives of others that I neglected myself, and believed that I needed to be a certain way to be loved. But since then I've looked up and seen that I have friends who love me for me and they might not be there if I didn't be myself. Just do you boo (lol I felt so silly writing that but it't true!)

Those are just a few of many ways that you can be happier you. They've helped me so hopefully they'll help you too! :)

-Tianah xo

Ultimate Road Trip Songs 2014

Hey! 

As a teenage girl 2 months from finishing high school (too excited!!) I'm planning to travel to a lot more places with my friends and family. And I don't know about you, but everytime I go on a road trip somewhere or even a holiday by plane, I want to create a playlist that will remind me of that trip; so I start looking around for songs that will reflect my excitement! 

I am always stuck last minute before leaving trying to download all my favourite songs so I can listen to them either on the journey or while I'm there. So I decided to create this playlist of my ultimate road trip songs for 2014 that maybe you will find useful for your own travels! 

1. PARTY IN THE USA- Miley Cyrus

I don't know about you, but for me this song just screams road trip! Even though I live in Australia and this song is what... like 3 or 4 years old now, there's something about it that makes me want to sing it loud and proud with my friends ;) 

2. UGLY HEART- GRL 

This song is relatively new and super popular! It's got a great beat and gives you that feeling that makes you want to dance haha... That may not be the greatest thing if your the driver, but if your a passenger then dance all you like! I won't judge you :P

3. REALLY DONT CARE- Demi Lovato

Such an upbeat song, that makes you wanna let loose and just forget about all the negatives in life. Listening to this song in the car is great because, again, no one can hear you belting it out haha.

4. SHAKE IT OFF- Taylor Swift

Another new song, this one from one of my favourite artists. I absolutely love this song! It's got such a good message without being sad or slow. You can dance to it, even if your as bad as Taylor makes herself out to be in the video, because if someone sees you through the window being silly, JUST SHAKE IT OFF!

5. IM READY- AJR

I've already listened to this on a road trip and it had everyone in the car singing and being silly, making the memories that you never want to forget! Such a good road trip song!

6. ALL ABOUT THAT BASE- Meghan Trainer

Lastly on this list, one of the most popular songs of 2014! Wanna get everyone in the car singing along with sassy fingers and awkward seat dancing, then this is the perfect song! 

Well that's all of my songs for my ultimate road trip songs! These are just a few of what I consider the best, so feel free to give me some song recommendations because I'm up to listen to new music! 

- Tianah xo