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As exciting as the world of blogging is, it’s a demanding one and it’s so easy to lose your focus if you let the pressure get to you. Here are 5 things I’ve learnt over time and keep reminding myself over and over: . . Every single post can’t do well. It’s ok, at least you tried. Don’t get disheartened by it. #BeliefOverDoubt . . Your blog, your rules. Don’t force yourself to put something out there if you’re not feeling it. By all means take a break instead! #FreshIdeasOverRepetitiveContent . . Don’t get caught up in the numbers game. Focus that time and energy on building a community with your existing followers instead. #EngagementOverFollowerCount . . Be inspired but never copy. Add your own creative touch to anything you do. Make it your own. #OriginalOverCopyCat . . Take out time to interact with other blogger posts and stop blaming the instagram algorithm for everything! #SolutionOverWhining . . These may sound so basic but it’s funny how we tend to overlook them so often. . . What are the blogging tips or rules you’ve set for yourself? . . #bloggingtips #newbloggers #noshortcuts #hardwork #creativeblogs #becreative #original #beyourself #you #motivation #inspiration #picoftheday #mood #community #bloggingcommunity #dubaiblogger #instagram #reality
Currently out of breath on the treadmill, desperately waiting for the next 30 mins to pass. Distracting my mind with one thought .. which bloggers would make good gym buddies? . . @themeinm0mmy : finding someone who doesn’t make you clock-watch is essential. Meet Shaharbano, she’ll walk in with her bubbly “Hello … tau scene kuch yoon hai” and before you know it, the gym session would be over but not the scene! The woman with no personal agenda who always promotes what she believes in - this one is for keeps! 🤗 . . @afsheenowais : when you’re a regular you itch to act like an expert at times. But then you need someone who dreads exercising. Meet Afsheen! I bet she will show up with a picnic basket as an attempt to talk me out of it and I might succumb as well seeing how good her cooking is. But dude, post-workout chai has its own mazaaa! 😋 . . @_arshazim : a little healthy competition hurts no one. Meet Arsh, my virtual gym buddy. If her cycling is for 15 mins then mine has to be 15 mins and 1 second and vice versa. This beautiful soul with the ‘mera pait, meri marzi’ attitude has my heart (even when she is stuffing herself with cake!) 😘 . . @desibaguette : same daily routines can get monotonous and we all need a breath of fresh air. Meet Maham - this bolly queen is so full of life she will have you in fits with her wit. Michael Jackson might have his own Thriller team but Maham got us all grooving to ‘Ghungroo toot gaey!’ … 💃 . . Hope you’re already following these amazing lady bloggers. If not, you’re going to the gym with me, and trust me it aint all joy! 🤪 . . #shoutouts #favouritebloggers #inspiration #motivation #fitness #stayfit #stayhealthy #health #thoughts #photooftheday #bloggers #gymbuddies #gym #workout #flatlays
They came, they sang, they won hearts all over again! That’s the only way to sum up the nostalgic and phenomenal concert by Junoon last night. It felt like going back in time again and I just didn’t want the concert to end! Good ol’days when the only stress in life was giving exams! 😅 You can enter the time capsule as well since I’ve added the snippets to the ‘highlights’ section! Enjoy the trip down memory lane! ❤️ #29/11/19 . . #Dubai #junoon #junoonreloaded #junoonmusic #junooni #junoonconcert #dubaiconcert #music #love #life #nostalgic #memories #weekend #aboutlastnight #photooftheday #photography #dubaiblogger
Get the sunscreen and flip flops out coz it’s finally beach weather in Dubai! WOOHOOO! I’m doing a quick round up of my 3 favourite beaches in Dubai in stories today! So hop on there (or ‘Dubai’ highlights if you’re 24 hours too late) and that’s your long weekend sorted! 😉 . . Which is your favourite one? 😍 . . #VisitDubai #kitebeach #lamerdubai #thebeach #wowjbr #beach #sun #sand #sea #travel #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #wanderlust #winter #Dubai #dubaiblogger #dubaivlog #adventure #uaeblogger #fun #outdoors #sky #dubaimarina #longweekend #dubailife #beautifuldestination #wednesday #travelgram #travelblogger
Stay focused and keep your eye on the prize! How’s that for Monday motivation? Also did someone say nutella? It might be the start of the week but i’m already going ‘whoop whoop’ after baking these Whoopie Pies last night! 😍 #EatNowExerciseLater . . Do you have dessert for breakfast? . . #breakfast #whoopiepies #dessert #bake #letsbake #bakingdiaries #food #foodblogger #foodie #sweettooth #photography #chocolate #nutella #frosting #recipe #foodstagram #dubaiblogger #uaeblogger #love #monday #mondaymotivation #foodpics #chocoholic #sugarrush #eat #mood #photooftheday #picoftheday #redvelvet
This was Ahmed’s breakfast view this morning! Wonder if he thought I’m dropping hints for travel plans or just giving him the silent treatment? Prolly neither and just that I’m reading a magazine (as men don’t overthink)😅 ... . . Are you an overthinker? . . #dubaiblogger #breakfast #thoughts #travel #mood #life #lifeupdate #thursday #live #laugh #happy #weekend #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #uaeblogger #destinations #ladyinred #peekaboo #menvswomen #ootd #fashion
While my friends enjoy their food, here I am stuck behind flowers trying to get my signature framed shot! 🤦🏻‍♀️ #BloggerLifeProblems . . Better run now before the shawarma gets cold. Also, spot the tram if you can! 🤓 . . What are your weekend plans? . . #VisitDubai #ThePointe #Dubai #travel #wanderlust #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #nofilter #outdoors #beautifuldestination #palmjumeirah #live #beautiful #weekend #Atlantis #dubaiblogger #uaeblogger #dubailife #thursday #mood #love
Staring at the skyline looking for Burj Khalifa without realising I’m actually standing inside it! 😅 . . Visiting the Burj Khalifa is an absolute must when in Dubai. Regardless of whether you’re a resident (you’ll love guessing all the buildings) or a tourist (it will be the highlight of your trip) going to the top (148th floor) is highly recommended. My ‘Dubai’ stories in the highlights section only give you a glimpse of my visit. But you really do have to go yourself to experience the magical moments while at the top! 😍 . . Have you been to Burj Khalifa yet? . . #Dubai #adventure #photography #dubaiskyline #mood #photooftheday #picoftheday #dubaiblogger #dubaivlog #uaeblogger #travel #wanderlust #beautifuldestination #dubailife #vlog #DubaiAttractions
As kids, we always exchanged friendship bands. But as adults, it seems to be this Almond Raspberry Crumb cake! 😂 . . Have lost count of the number of times I’ve baked this and will no doubt continue to as the emotional ‘hawww you made it for her but not for meeeee’ messages continue! 😅 . . Also wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all the love on the baking stories! They literally give me a sugar rush without even eating any dessert! What a healthy combo! 😁🙏 . . Which is your favourite dessert? . . #baking #cake #dessert #recipes #food #foodblogger #dessertblogger #sweettooth #almondraspberrycrumbcake #foodpics #dessertpics #hungry #bake #letsbake #dubaiblogger #foodie #mood #photography #photooftheday #tuesday #friendship #friends #friendshipgoals #dessertgoals #BuzzFeast

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