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How Do You Cope with a Stressful Situation?

March 8, 2016

Hi everyone! I hope that your weekend was great. 🙂

Today’s post is more on the personal side but I feel it may be beneficial for some who are going through tough times. It’s so easy to post about the great and wonderful moments in our life but what happens when that dynamic changes? We all know that life is a constant motion of highs and lows and that it’s important to stay on the positive side but let’s face it-sometimes it seems impossible to remain positive. Your loved ones are diagnosed with cancer. The symptoms of a chronic illness that were under control are suddenly surfacing again. Someone used and lied to you. How do you cope?

When difficult moments arise, it can feel like you’re battling it alone and in some senses, that’s true. After all, you’re the one experiencing the pain, the loneliness, the hurt. However, there are many people out there going through something similar and can offer you that beacon of hope. I’ve mentioned this before and I’ll mention it again. One of the best things about creating this blog is that I have encountered the most positive and helpful people who are ready to lend an ear whenever you have problems. I think it’s paramount to have a support system to reach out to in time of need. Even reading other people’s struggles and how they coped can help. *Note: In case your new to this blog, I suffer from Interstitial Cystitis or IC.

Another thing that has helped me through weary days is to read quotes, especially ones from the Bible. They provide me with spiritual strength and hope. Recently, I’ve been avidly reading daily devotionals from the blog Miekeey and it helps me in putting things into perspective and focus on what’s important. It reminds me that there is a bigger picture and while I can’t see it now, one day, I will.

Now, I’d love to hear from you readers and I’m sure anyone who reads this post will also appreciate your feedback.

How do you cope with life when it seems like no hope is in sight?

Stephanie

Stephie Estie Turns 2!

February 17, 2016

Hi everyone! I have a special post today because my blog turns 2! Yay! 🙂

Two years ago, with a friend’s suggestion, I transferred the weekly skin tips I posted on Facebook and created a much bigger platform to share my knowledge and love of beauty. These past two years have been a whirlwind of emotions and at the beginning, I thought about quitting. For quite a while, I hardly had any views and I was getting discouraged, thinking that perhaps blogging just wasn’t for me. However, I kept creating blog posts because I found I did enjoy writing and once I began engaging with other bloggers, I accumulated more followers and more views.

I’m glad I didn’t give up because had I done so, I would have never met some of the most incredible people from all over the world. I have formed some great friendships and it never seizes to amaze me how helpful and supportive everyone I’ve encountered has been. Whether I need advice on beauty or life in general, I have a great group of friends I can turn to. A huge thanks, of course, to all my readers who inspire me to keep doing what I love. Your emails and comments are greatly appreciated. 🙂

Here’s to many more years blogging,

Stephanie

Happy New Year 2016!

December 31, 2015

Happy New Year’s Eve (or day) everyone!

I ran across this quote yesterday and I found it to be perfect for today. 2015 for me was a good year. I accomplished several of the things I set forth on my vision board in 2014. This blog has grown so much within a year and has been viewed in about 97 countries! To many, I am considered their go-to skincare and beauty expert and I can’t even begin to tell you how much that means to me. Whenever I get a text message, an email or a comment asking for my advice, I’m so thankful I’ve established myself in a way where people can trust my opinions and advice. I’m continually reading and educating myself to provide you with the best information available which lead me to accomplishing my dream of (finally) taking the UCLA Cosmetic Chemistry course. It’s crazy how when you put your heart and soul into something you love, greatness occurs.

Of course, life wouldn’t be life if it also didn’t come with many downfalls and yes, I had plenty of those this year too. There are lessons we have to learn and sometimes they present themselves in the most painful ways. My willingness to help sometimes exposes me to be torn apart and used, making me withdraw from getting attached to people. This is something I have to work on. Defining myself as a person and not by my chronic illness is something else I’ve been struggling with. But, I just have to keep going forward, staying positive and having faith that things will get better.

So what will 2016 bring? I have no idea but I have a feeling it will be awesome! I’m working on some other ‘visions’ so stay tuned. Thank you so much for the love and support you have shown me. May 2016 bring all of you happiness, love and health.

Best wishes for 2016,

Stephanie

Merry Christmas 2015!

December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

Just popping in really quick to wish you all a great Christmas with your loved ones! 🙂

With love,

Stephanie

Christmas Gift Guide 2015!

December 15, 2015

Hi everyone! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 days away? Yikes! Time flies. In case you’re still looking for gift ideas, check out today’s post.

Ban.do Good Ideas Notebook Set from Bella Eve Boutique, $14

Start off the year right with these chic Ban.do notebooks and journals offered by Bella Eve Boutique. Use them to jot your goals for the upcoming year or to write that story that’s been brewing in your mind. Make sure to check out Bella Eve Boutique’s offering of fashion and jewelry while you’re there.

Le Labo Rose 31, $70-240

If you’re looking for a unique fragrance, look into Le Labo. Made with high quality natural oils, Le Labo fragrances are vegan, handmade in their own lab upon order and can be labeled with the name or message of your choice.

Renee Rouleau Merry Mint Buffing Beads , $29.50

Get your holiday glow on with this special holiday exclusive. Buff away dry, flaky skin gently with jojoba beads suspended in a creamy peppermint-scented base. Skin will be left feeling soft and refreshed.

FitBit Flex Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker Wrist, $99

Perfect for those who are trying to keep/stay fit, this light-weight device allows you to track how many steps you take, calories burned and distance traveled. It can also monitor your sleep patterns and automatically connects your data with popular health and fitness apps to help you to accomplish your goals.

Modply Vera Wood Watch, $89

This handmade wood watch provides a distinctive take on traditional watches. I helped my sister pick one out for our dad earlier this year and he absolutely loved it. You’ll definitely get a one-of-a-kind gift with this one.

Too Faced Melted Kisses and Sweet Cheeks, $36

Lastly, no beauty blog Christmas guide would be complete without a makeup set. This set from Too Faced is perfect to give to your makeup loving friends or can be split up and used as stocking stuffers.

What items made your gift guide this year?

Stephanie

Now On Bloglovin!

December 7, 2015

Hi everyone!

Just a quick post letting you know that Stephie Estie is now on Bloglovin too! It’s another way to follow me and all of your other favorite blogs in one platform. Leave your links below if you are on there too!

Have a great Monday!

Stephanie

Current Workout Playlist!

December 3, 2015

Hi everyone!

With the holiday madness in full swing, it’s definitely important for me to keep up with my workouts to relieve some stress and of course not feel too guilty for certain holiday indulgences. I compiled of list of songs currently on my playlist because a workout without music is just not complete, am I right? 🙂

Tove Lo- Talking Body (Clean Love Edit)

Calvin Harris ft Ne-Yo- Let’s Go

Pitbull ft Chris Brown- Fun

Fitz and the Tantrums- The Walker

Justin Bieber- Sorry

Taio Cruz ft Travie McCoy- Higher

Havana Brown ft Pitbull- We Run the Night

Ariana Grande ft Zedd- Break Free

Calvin Harris ft Haim- Pray to God

Walk the Moon- Shut Up and Dance

John Newman- Love Me Again

Britney Spears- Work B****

Years and Years- King

Land Del Rey- Young and Beautiful

Tell me, what’s on your playlist?

Stephanie

Happy Thanksgiving 2015!

November 26, 2015

There is so much to be thankful for everyday but today I especially want to give thanks to all of you who take time out of your busy schedules to read my blog. This week Stephie Estie hit 500 followers on WordPress alone and we’re very close to 1k total subscribers! However, no one does anything alone and all of the support and encouragement I receive from you guys keeps me inspired and going. For that, I am immensely grateful so from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy Thanksgiving,

Stephanie

A Little Thursday Motivation: Comparison is the Thief of Joy!

October 15, 2015

Hello readers! How is everyone holding up?

I wanted to share a quote today that lately has been on my mind and perhaps can help you too and it is regarding comparison. With so many social media sharing platforms around, now more than ever it is easier to see what everyone else has been up to and all their accomplishments. While you get to in a sense experience and share their joy, too often it can also feel overwhelming and downright depressing in comparison to yours. You may be left wondering why your own life isn’t advancing as smoothly and fast as theirs. They look happy, without a care in the world. And so it begins. The doubting yourself. A tinge of jealousy. Forgetting the things you have accomplished because now it pales in comparison to what someone else did. The feeling that perhaps you’re not good enough. Once this type of thinking starts settling in, it can be hard to shake off.

BUT, what we fail to see at times is that all of us have a different journey to take. Some individuals are blessed to find their purpose/calling earlier while other people take longer. Our paths may not be smooth but rare is the time that this is true for anyone. We see the smiles shared but what’s not shown are the tears, the struggles, and the worries. There are also different lessons we need to learn and if we look hard enough, we’ll find them and most importantly learn from them. Sometimes the roadblocks in our path are actually blessings in disguise, meant to protect us from harm. At other times, obstacles lead us to a different avenue we may have never encountered otherwise.

This life is a continuous cycle of ups and down and the situations we find ourselves in are not forever. Keep working on your goals and dreams but also have faith in God that you are where you are meant to be right now. Instead of comparing yourself to what you aren’t, remember what you are. Everyone has different gifts and talents to offer the world. Don’t loose sight of that.

I hope this was helpful in case you are going through difficult moments. Just know that you’re not alone and that all of us experience this from time to time. Keep going and don’t give up!

Now I want to hear from you. Do you find yourself playing the comparison game? What do you do when you find yourself in this type of situation?

Stephanie