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So you want to teach English in China? Then read this…

27th June 2020 2 Comments

What to eat in Scotland: 25 Scottish foods you need to try

22nd June 2020 4 Comments

The evening routine that will set you up for success

21st June 2020 0 Comments

Create a positive mindset in 7 simple steps

15th June 2020 0 Comments

How can you create a positive mindset? Here are my quick and simple tips for keeping yourself upbeat and positive, even in tough times. A positive mindset… now? Well, well, well. Where do I even start? It’s been a real rough ride for a lot of us over the past few months. Coronavirus has wreaked …

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10 jobs for introverts that will make you money

8th June 2020 1 Comment

Are you looking to make some extra money in addition to your regular job? Then you need a side hustle! Here are 10 jobs for introverts that will play to your strengths and make you money – what’s not to like?! Why should you have a side hustle? The big question: why should you have …

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7 ways to make friends as an introvert (at work)

3rd June 2020 2 Comments

It’s tough when you’re the new person in the office. Trust me, I know. I’ve been there. Here are seven simple ways that to make friends at work even when you’re an introvert… I started in a new job a few months ago and, to be really honest with you, it’s been a little bit …

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How to create clickable pins with Canva

27th May 2020 0 Comments

Are you looking to create pins that will get clicks and drive traffic to your blog? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s my complete guide to flexing those design muscles and learning to create clickable pins with Canva… If you’re a relatively new blogger then I imagine then you’ve had a whole LOT of …

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How to create a gallery wall on a budget

24th May 2020 2 Comments

Are you looking to create a gallery wall but you don’t know where to start? This might help… I think creating a gallery wall at home is one of the most satisfying parts of decorating your home. When you’ve had blank walls staring at you for months it’s brilliant to actually put your own stamp …

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8 things I wish I knew in my twenties

20th May 2020 0 Comments

I definitely did NOT have it all figured out in my twenties. I made a lot of mistakes, and I failed at a lot of things, but ultimately I learned a lot of important life lessons. Here are the things I wish I knew in my twenties… Let’s talk about your twenties. I’m sure lots …

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10 toxic habits you should quit right now

17th May 2020 8 Comments

Today I’m talking toxic habits. We’ve all have things that we do that we know aren’t good for us… but we keep on doing them all the same. It’s time to stop. Here’s why you should quit those toxic habits right now… Mindless scrolling on your phone Honestly, I feel like I lost about 10 …

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7 quick and healthy breakfast ideas

14th May 2020 0 Comments

Do you need some new breakfast ideas that only take five minutes to make? I’ve got you covered – here are my favourite quick and healthy breakfast ideas for eating during the week… Overnight oats topped with blueberries Mix oats with mashed banana and milk and leave overnight. In the morning your oats will be …

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How to choose cool wall art for your home

4th May 2020 4 Comments

I’m finally getting rid of all those empty walls and working to get some wall art bought, framed and most importantly, on the walls. Here are some suggestions for how you can choose cool wall art for your home… For so long, wall art has been so low down on the list of priorities for …

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Every mistake I made on Pinterest when I first started blogging

30th April 2020 4 Comments

Pinterest can be difficult to get your head around when you first start blogging – trust me, I know. Here’s my beginner’s guide to getting the most out of Pinterest when you’re first starting out. Don’t make the mistakes I did… Below is a list of everything I did wrong with Pinterest when I first …

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10 instant mood boosters for when you’re feeling flat

28th April 2020 6 Comments

Feeling a bit meh? Here are 10 simple ways you can instantly boost your mood… Feeling a bit meh? I feel you. I’ve been there. However, one of the biggest things I’ve learned over the years is that the best way to shift a low mood is to do something. Anything. Anything to get out …

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How to avoid blogging burn out

25th April 2020 0 Comments

We’ve all been there when it comes to blogging burnout. Here’s how you can stay inspired and get your blogging mojo back with my top tips… Blogging is such a funny old business. It’s a real rollercoaster of emotions; one minute you’re up and you can almost picture yourself handing in your notice to do …

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8 easy ways to save money on home decor

17th April 2020 6 Comments

Looking to get your house looking beautiful on a budget? Here are my top money saving tips for how you can get the most out of YOUR money when it comes to decorating your home… 1) Avoid mark-ups on expensive websites by searching for the product name on Google If you’ve anything like me you …

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9 reasons to exercise (that are nothing to do with weight loss)

14th April 2020 3 Comments

Here are my favourite reasons for exercising that are nothing to do with calorie deficits, restricting what you eat, or toxic diet culture… 1) It makes you feel amazing. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. I will never stop telling people how good exercise makes you feel. The runner’s high isn’t a myth or …

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How to create a healthy morning routine

12th April 2020 16 Comments

Create some new healthy habits before Monday gets the better of you! Here are 8 things to do before 8.30am (or whenever you start work) to ensure you get the most out of your day… 1) Go to bed at the same time every night If you want to get the next day off to …

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5 things I wish I’d done before lockdown

8th April 2020 0 Comments

We’re in week five of lockdown now and let’s just say the novelty of being stuck in the house 24/7 is wearing off a little. Here’s a light-hearted look at the things I wish I’d done before lockdown… Got a haircut I know I’m not the only one with the need-a-haircut itch. And considering the …

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5 ways to motivate yourself to exercise

5th April 2020 13 Comments

How can you motivate yourself to exercise – even on those days you really want don’t want to? Read my top tips right here… I may not be the most dedicated runner in the world. I might not track my workouts or be particularly bothered about lifting heavy at the gym. What I am really …

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6 things I learned in the first 6 months of blogging

4th April 2020 6 Comments

I launched my blog lucyliveshere.com six months ago and it’s been a steep learning curve since then. Here are my essential blogging tips for those just starting out… 1) You can figure it out as you go I see a lot of people saying they’re not ready to launch yet because they’re still working out …

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Easy ways to freshen up your home (on a budget)

4th April 2020 1 Comment

I’m all about the easy wins! Here are some easy decor ideas for your home that will help you style your space with the minimum of effort… Add some colour with dried flowers It’s all about the dried flowers. They’re cheap, super-pretty and they’re not going to die on you. Confession: I wasn’t into dried …

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The moment I realised I didn’t know my best friend anymore…

29th March 2020 0 Comments

Growing apart from your friends is tough. It was when I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline one morning that I realised that one of my friendships had unravelled even more than I’d realised… This feels like a genuinely weird sentence to type. One of my friendships is over. I’ve known for a long time, …

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6 ways to be productive during quarantine

29th March 2020 0 Comments

So… it looks like we’re all stuck in our houses for the time being. Here are my tips on how you can still be productive, even when you’re in your pyjamas, you don’t know what day it is, and you haven’t stepped outside for days… Make improvements to your blog There are so many things …

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5 home decor mistakes (and how to avoid them)

24th March 2020 3 Comments

We’re going to be spending a lot more time in our houses over the next few weeks, and I for one am back into the interior styling game with a vengeance. Here, I’m sharing the rookie errors I made when fixing up my first home so that you can hopefully avoid doing the same… You’ll …

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7 self-care tips for self-isolating

22nd March 2020 4 Comments

With Covid-19 having properly hit in the UK a lot of us are now currently working from home and self-isolating. Here are my favourite self-care practices for getting through the next few weeks… Keep to your usual routines + rituals When the world throws a curve ball like it has in the past few weeks, …

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How not to work from home

17th March 2020 2 Comments

Many of us are finding that we’re working from home for the first time in their careers this week – myself included. Here’s how not to do it… Don’t… stay in your pyjamas I did this yesterday. I didn’t wash my face, I didn’t put any make-up on, and guess what – I felt like …

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It’s my puppy’s birthday

17th March 2020 0 Comments

With everything going on in the world right now I thought we could do with some light-hearted fluff. Literal fluff. Here’s some cute puppy pictures and facts about my dog… Let’s talk about the pup. His name is Casper and he’s a golden labrador. I spell his name with a C and my boyfriend spells …

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Group travel tours: everything you need to know

12th March 2020 0 Comments

Have you ever travelled as part of a tour group? If not, you should. Here are my reflections on what it was like to do a group travel tour on my recent trip to India… Have you ever travelled as part of a group travel tour? Nope? I was the same until a couple of …

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7 things you need for your first day at a new job

2nd March 2020 0 Comments

Starting a new job is a funny thing. It’s exciting, scary, fun and a little bit anxiety-inducing all at the same time. Or perhaps that’s just me. I started my new role a whole seven days ago, and it’s already been a rollercoaster ride of lovely new colleagues to meet, new systems to learn, and …

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Everything I learned from leaving my comfort zone

1st March 2020 0 Comments

An honest account of pushing myself out of my comfort zone. It hasn’t always been pretty, and I lot of the time I wished I hadn’t bothered. But ultimately, I always got something out of it… The other day I was talking to my boyfriend about how much easier my life would be if I’d …

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Travelling to India: everything you need to know

27th February 2020 8 Comments

Thinking of going to India? Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for your trip… Decide where you want to visit India is a pretty overwhelming place to visit and there are a whole number of trips you can take, from the short but sweet Golden Triangle tour to exploring the cities of the …

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Top things to do in Jaipur, India

23rd February 2020 0 Comments

Here’s why the pink-hued paradise of Jaipur is your next must-visit destination… With its kaleidoscope of blushed pinks, dusky mauves, and charmingly faded terracotta hues, Jaipur is just as beautiful in real-life as it is on Instagram. This was the final destination on the group travel tour I just did in India, but it was …

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The worst career decisions I’ve ever made

28th January 2020 4 Comments

From people pleasing to not paying attention filling in my application form, here are the bad decisions I’ve made in my career… Everyone makes mistakes at work, right? Luckily for me, I’ve never worked in a role where my mistakes have had the chance to seriously affect someone’s life. Really, the only person my mistakes …

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The female fitness influencers you need to follow*

19th January 2020 0 Comments

*For sensible, fad-free advice that won’t leave you with a fridge filled with water Are you tired of diet industry bullshit on Instagram? Good, because I am too. There have been a few incidents recently that have left me shaking my head with despair. First up was Khloe Karadashian in peak double agent mode trying …

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Falling in love with travelling (aged 29)

14th January 2020 8 Comments

Buckle in, it’s a long one. This is how I went from being a nervous traveller who didn’t go abroad for six years to moving to Shanghai alone in my late twenties… I was speaking to a colleague the other day about how both of us fell in love with travelling late in the game. …

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The 5 health and fitness fads I’d like to cancel…

7th January 2020 7 Comments

Frankly, I’ve had enough of diet industry bullshit. Here are the health and fitness fads that I’ve left behind in 2019… 1) Tracking my workouts. This may be a controversial one. Have you even exercised if you haven’t tracked your run, measured your progress, and posted the Strava pic on Facebook? Well, it’s not for …

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How to stop comparing yourself to others

2nd January 2020 2 Comments

I first wrote this blog at NYE when all those 2010-2020 round-up posts were going around on social media and everyone was counting up their achievements like sweets. It made me feel more than a little bit inadequate, and I can’t be the only one. Here’s my advice on what to do when you start …

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8 ways to make your next flight more enjoyable

1st January 2020 2 Comments

Planning your next short break? Here are the must-bring items that will make your next flight much more enjoyable… When I first started writing this post I really didn’t think I would spend so much time talking about tech. I’m so unmoved by tech; never will you see me getting excited about a new iPhone… …

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What to eat and drink in Venice in winter

30th December 2019 2 Comments

Are you even in Venice if you don’t indulge in all of the delicious food on offer? There’s so much to try in this beautiful city, but I’ve whittled it down to my top picks based on my short trip there last December. Cloaked in a gorgeous palette of moody greys and blues, the city …

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7 ways I changed in 2019

23rd December 2019 0 Comments

From developing a taste for Marmite to finally enjoying a holiday in Scotland, here are all the silly and superficial ways I changed in 2019… I started liking Marmite. As the saying goes: you either like it or you hate it. Well, I started off hating it, or disliking at least, and now I like …

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Five free things to do in Budapest

15th December 2019 0 Comments

Looking to travel to Budapest on a budget? Here are five things you can do that won’t cost you a penny… I was in Budapest a couple of weeks ago and it was like something out of a fairytale; charming snow-lined streets, intricate architecture and glittering fairy lights draped around every bar and restaurant. With …

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Thinking of getting a fringe? Here’s what you need to know…

14th December 2019 2 Comments

Everyone has gone a bit rogue with their hair during this lockdown, right? I mean who even are you if you haven’t cut your partner’s hair, with the breathtaking reassurance of the phrase ‘It’s OK, darling, I watched a video on YouTube’? But let’s talk fringes specifically. As someone who has been the wearer and …

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Airbnb essentials: 6 must-bring items to make your winter break extra cosy

10th December 2019 2 Comments

When you book a cosy cottage stay with Airbnb you want to make sure it’s exactly that: cosy, comfortable and relaxing. Here’s your Airbnb essentials checklist for your next break… 1) Slippers. I’ve forgotten slippers in the past and SERIOUSLY regretted it. A lot of Airbnb cottages take a while to warm up or are …

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5 things every freelancer and blogger can relate to

6th December 2019 0 Comments

I’m only a few months deep into freelancing and blogging, but these are the things I’ve noticed have happened ever since I started… 1) Your time is never free anymore. You remember quite clearly those glorious lazy mornings when you could wake up, have a cup of tea in bed, and then just do what …

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Budapest in winter: what to eat and drink

6th December 2019 4 Comments

Try some of the best food and drinks in Budapest on your next trip… I’ve just returned from a wonderful five days in the Hungarian capital, which was even more magical than I expected. In winter Budapest turns into something of a winter wonderland, where everything is cast in soft greys and blues, the air …

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5 things I’ll never be (that I’m totally OK with)

17th November 2019 7 Comments

Dear world, I will never be the loudest person in the room or the person with nice pyjamas. Someone with nice pyjamas This blog idea came to me as I was raking through my drawers trying to find a pyjama top to slob out in and the only thing I could find was a baggy, …

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Facebook Marketplace: how to make the most out of it

15th October 2019 0 Comments

Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t deny that marketplace is the place to find bargains. I’ll be honest. I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook Marketplace. Let’s start with the positives. The most magical moment I had with marketplace so far was when I found a much-coveted peacock chair on it that …

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