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Hello Hello !

This post is inspired by a conversation I had with a friend where I showed an editing  glitch  in his/her picture and wanted to bring it to their notice but , he/ she  back lashed  telling - doing so won’t get me anywhere in life (LOL) . Right after this talk it hit me how many people take negative feedback as a personal attack instead of using it constructively.

If you too find taking feedback a little hard here are 5 ways you can take it positively .

       1.      Own it :  Lying about it or making excuses is going to be of no good . Accept the feedback and make any necessary changes.  It is for the good and doing so will sharpen your skills, you will gain more knowledge, and become better overall throughout the process. Today one person is telling you so , be glad that he/she has taken time to bring it to your notice rather than making fun of it behind your back .

     2.     Other side of the coin : Remember that all constructive feedback (even negative  feedback) is a sign of interest and a sign that people want to help you do better. It  would be far worse for people to notice you doing bad work, and not say a word. If  you’re successful in accepting the feedback and recognizing what it’s worth, you’ll be  much better at your work .


     3.     Good intentions : Don’t automatically jump to the conclusion that the person  giving you the feedback is “out to get you” . Also remember that they’re telling so  to  your work, not you as a person. Never take negative feedback about your work as a  criticism of you as a person. Once you’re able to do this, it should be much easier to  make positive changes.

      4.     Take the chance : This is your chance to show that you’re open to change and    capable of growth. Negative feedback is a great opportunity to show that you’re    mature, cooperative, and able to make necessary changes.


      5.    Be a mirror : When someone shares constructive criticism with you, they  make  themselves  vulnerable to criticism. That may be why people are so rarely honest  about what they really think of others. People know they have their own faults, but  may feel exposed having them pointed out. Offer yourself as a partner in self- improvement by telling others that their feedback is valuable and that you are happy to return the favor :P
      Nobody’s perfect. From time to time, we all need others to let us know when we aren’t up to our potential. So, constructive criticism, negative feedback or whatever you want to call it is essential to everyone’s self-development. Be an agent of change .
Until next time 
Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)






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Hello lovelies !

I have my finals going on and am done with one test so, I thought of spending the rest of the day writing a blog post. As, Ramadan is round the corner it was all I had buzzing in my head . Keep Reading : )


What is Ramadan ?

A Time for Thought, Action, and Change!
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam. Muslims break their daily fasts by sharing meals with family and friends, and the end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid ul-Fitr, one of Islam’s major holidays.
It is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. Fasting is an exercise in self-restraint. It’s seen as a way to physically and spiritually detoxify by kicking impulses.
Ramadan is a time to detach from worldly pleasures and focus on one’s prayers. 

Let’s talk about some benefits of fasting.

1. The month of Ramadan is a great time for our digestive system, which is responsible for the metabolism process of food, to get some rest. 
2. During fasting, the level of sugar in blood decreases so does the level of cholesterol. 
3. And of course it is a chance to get your body in shape!
4. Also, during the first week you will be surprised at how little food you actually need to be full. For some people it can lead to the whole new way of consuming food.
The mental benefits of fasting during Ramadan are even better. This year I look at it as one more chance to learn how to thrive and be grateful for whatever comes my way.
1. You get an opportunity to be in a state of self-discipline and self-control, which is not a bad thing at all.
2. You start to evaluate even small things differently. 
3. Ramadan teaches you to avoid anger.
4. It is strongly encouraged to help those in need.
5. And share your happiness with everyone.
6.  To forgive someone’s and your own mistakes.
If you find it very difficult to forgive everyone, forgive at least three people.

 Ramadan is a reminder of how many things in life we take for granted. That’s why I think everyone should make an effort and try to fast. Maybe not during Ramadan days, maybe later on, but I am sure people will be amazed at how different they feel and think after such an experience.

In a nutshell, even though the real purpose of the Fasting is to discipline our soul and moral behavior, to develop sympathy for the less fortunate, it is a multi-functional and a comprehensive tool of change in various spheres of our lives, including: social and economic, intellectual , spiritual and physical, private and public, personal and common, ---all in one!

May our good deeds be accepted

Happy Ramadan!!!

 Until next time 
Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)






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Many of us let it affect us because we aren’t aware of the fact that we are victims of procrastination . I’m not a professional at any of this, just a lifelong procrastinator who thinks about this topic all the time. I’m still in a total battle with my own habits, but I have made some progress in the last few years, and I’m drawing my thoughts from what’s worked for me.
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So firstly


What is procrastination?


Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished. Thus putting off impending tasks to a later time. Basically the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention.




The key to beating procrastination is to find out what your specific reasons are for doing so , and then addressing them at the core .


Reasons :


#1 Lack of motivation : You experience a lack of motivation . If you are able to clearly see how your work connects to your interests or goals . You are more likely to value your work and be motivated to invest your energy into it .

#2  Perfectionism  : Perfectionism limits the definition of success to an unrealistic standard .


#3  Fear of the unknown : Just because you haven’t done it before , aren’t sure how it will turn out or if you are good at it you postpone it . Push your limits and step out of your comfort zone . You can be a whole box of talents waiting to be discovered !


#4  Working small : Working on smaller tasks just because they are easier and consume less time . The immediate hassle of having to wait for a payoff doesn’t seem worth the unknown future benefits .


#5  Clarity : You are unclear about how to get things started . Try breaking complex tasks into a series of smaller ones .


#6  Effort : You know the task will require effort and hard work . Working on a long project takes a lot of effort . This often leads to losing motivation and tending to leave aside the project for some other time .






Until next time 
Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)







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Hey Kyfam ! Wassup ?


Today’s post is a style decode of Sonakshi Sinha’s look in the movie  NOOR . As I haven’t seen the movie I went through the trailers , any snip bits they  posted , songs and took screenshots of the looks I related to and wanted to recreate . Over all in this movie her look is really casual and modest  , she plays a journalist and is found wearing a lot of layers , kurtis, tunics and  carries herself great . These looks are very easy , very wearable . The looks I recreated are by no means exact and I didn’t want them to be too  as it is not possible for everyone , instead I’ll show you guys how you can use things that you may already have lying around and get into that style . LET’S GO !

LOOK 1:

This uber casual outfit is so easily achievable . Here she is seen sporting a white camisole and denim jacket with some ethnic work to it .



Recreation : I swapped the ethnic onto the kurti  instead . This white kurti has a beautiful print throughout giving the ethnic touch to the assemble while the distress jeans and the denim shirt balance out the look , giving it  a super casual yet street style look . You can pair the outfit with slip ons or sneakers depending on the place you are heading to .


 
    Kurti : Melange , Distress Jeans : Reliance Trendz , Denim Shirt : Splash , Slip ons : Woodland 





LOOK 2 :

Recreation :
Very similar to the previous look . I couldn’t manage to get a clear screenshot of it . But, she is seen wearing a bright orange A line tunic with a denim shirt and jeans. As she plays the role of a journalist a messenger bag is a must , this leather bag is her best friend throughout the trailer.

Bright colors look great in Summer/Spring seasons and if you ever want a quick outfit for those lazy days RAID your closet today ! to find all the pieces for this outfit . 


 Pleated dress : Max , Distress jeans : Reliance Trendz , Denim shirt : Splash , Slip ons : Woodland .




LOOK 3 :



She is seen wearing this checked shift dress , cardigan and a shawl around her neck in the very first shot in the trailer . This look is so college and laid back .



Recreation : Swapping the shift dress for a kurti I paired it with a navy cardigan , leather messenger bag and some slip ons. As I wear Hijab I omitted the shawl around the neck , but a ivory/grey colored scarf would look great.  


Kurti : Melange , Leather messenger bag : Claires , Cardigan : Flea market 




LOOK  4 :

This look is from a party song hence the style change . She is seen sporting a maroon red tunic with a nice flair to it  and loads of junk jewelry .



 Recreation : I OBVIOUSLY modestised ( my new word for  turning any outfit into a modest one :P) this look . Paired this lovely deep red tunic with all the junk jewelry I owned .For the Hijab and lowers I chose Beige as it is my new favorite since my previous post click here to view..




Tunic : Caramel (Kuwait) , Scarf and Lowers : Riva , Accessories : Flea market , Slip Ons : Woodland 








Hope you all liked my stint on the Style Decode .


Until next time 
Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)





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HEY KYFAM ! 

If you are hooked on Instagram like I am, you’ll know the flat lay  is the way to photograph anything and everything – your travel essentials, daily outfits, beauty products, shopping successes, brunches,  lazy afternoon accompaniments and so much more. If you aren’t flat laying on Instagram, then you aren’t doing it right.
Flat laying is not restricted to the blogging elite, so follow these 5 tips and you’ll be a master in no time.
1. Shoot In Square
The first rule of Instagram flat lays or any flat lays is to always shoot the photo in square if you are taking the shot on your phone. Flicking your phone onto square grid makes it easier to see what will fit in the frame and you won’t have to worry about cropping it when it comes time to upload. If you are using your SLR camera, make sure you change the image dimensions to 640×640 pixels (or as close to as possible) so the whole image is in the frame.

          - TRADITIONAL GRID

 

This flat lay is achieved by keeping all of your objects lined up in a "square format" when framing your photo.  You will want to keep your items straight in a aligned manner and take the shot from a birds view ( 90 degrees angle ) .Keeping all your items in a straight aligned manner gives it a nice crisp formal look .


2. Pick a Colour Scheme
Nothing ruins an image more than colors that don’t work in harmony with each other. When selecting items for your flat lay choose a color scheme and stick to it for a set that works wonders.

  





   

- LIFESTYLED


I like to refer to this style as Controlled Chaos, or Elegantly Disheveled.  The trick with these flat lays is achieving the right framing + balance.  You want to choose an item to "highlight" (hero of the picture)+ then use the other items to create movement around it.  These definitely look like everything just fell perfectly out onto the desk, but trust me, there is a lot of handiwork involved in creating these images.  It's all about practice, so keep moving your items around until you get the perfect snap.  


3. You Need Good Lighting
When shooting a flat lay it is important to have good lighting, so shoot in natural light when possible. Walk around your house with one item and take a couple of test shots to help you decide where the best lighting is. Make sure you don’t get harsh sunlight as it can give shadows in your flat lay .

-    ROOM FOR TEXT (Negative Space)

 

This is basically a hybrid of LIFESTYLE photo styling.  . The difference is you intentionally leave space open so that you can go back and add your own text in later with an app or in Photoshop. I LOVE LOVE this styling and often use it for my blog titles.

 4. Backgrounds Matter .
A good flat lay highlights the product and the background should not steal the show .  Opt for a basic white , wood or a light marble background . Any plain neutral toned background will do .

-    GRID WITH ALTERNATE ANGLE

 

The Traditional grid works for a formal theme whereas this one is the same arrangement put a slight change in the camera angle . Gives a more casual vibe and is best for vacation , outfit pictures  .

 



 5. Pick a Theme
Flat lays are supposed to tell a visual story, so when you choose a theme stick to it.
-                                 -   FOOD SHOT
I often get asked how I take my food shots that I post on my Instagram (@Kyriasabah) . The key is to place the dish in the centre and surround it with elements that complement it well , and always take the picture from top . Don’t shy from standing up and clicking a picture :P


Here are a few Flat lays I took : 




P.S : The sample pics are outsourced from Pinterest . 
Until next time 
Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)






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