Have you ever noticed that it’s rarely the ‘big things’ in life that make the most impact on our day to day happiness? More often than not, it’s the little things we do that allow us to live a better life. Which is why when it comes to improving aspects of your life, you don’t…
When my gorgeous friend Lisa said she wanted to write an article for the readers here at Project Hot Mess I started jumping up and down with glee. This woman is truly incredible. And then she sent through this article and you couldn’t wipe the smile off my face! You see, Lisa is the QUEEN…
You’ve never felt hungry like ‘pregnant woman hungry’. It’s different. As soon as you get an idea of what you want to eat, you have to have it, right then and there. Raging hormones, food aversions and horrible nausea mean that when you do find something you want to eat, it’s a good idea to…
How many times have you gone to bed, only to simply get back on your phone and keep scrolling through Facebook until you fall asleep (or you drop your phone and it smacks you in the face…)? While we may be getting the right number of hours of sleep (some of us anyway) it doesn’t…
Take a deep breath, they say, clear your mind of all thoughts. There’s no arguing that for many people, meditation is a brilliant way to help them calm and destress themselves. I’ve heard so many people rave about it over and over again, which has led me to trying it, over and over again. But…
Immersed in the happy moments with their families and friends, everyday worries and different responsibilities, people seem to give little thought to long-term planning and retirement, believing that they have all the time in the world to deal with the future. However, time passes quickly and unnoticeably – just think about this year and how…
The concept of introvert versus extrovert is an interesting subject. As far as definitions go, an introvert is ‘a shy, reticent person’. On the other hand, an extrovert is ‘an outgoing, overly expressive person’. But definitions only go so far and don’t actually explain the reality of an introvert or extrovert. I can only speak…
Travel mugs are a brilliant gift idea for Christmas. Even if the person you’re buying for doesn’t love coffee (um… who doesn’t love coffee??) these mugs can be used for just about any kind of drink – hot or cold. Think snuggly warm drinks during the cold weather, or if you’re from Australia, like…
Buying gifts for our fellow wine-o’s doesn’t have to be difficult with these simple and creative gift ideas for wine lovers. Because who doesn’t love a good gift guide, especially for those who appreciate a good vino? We all know at least one person who loves wine a little bit more than they’d care to admit….
Getting fired from work can be an unpleasant experience. Emotions such as shock, disbelief, intense anger and hopelessness take control. For most employees, job loss is even deliberating and shocking. Others ruin their professionalism and health. Cessation of job leads to financial crisis, which could cause family separation and harm to personal self confidence. Safe…