Set Systems Not Goals: My Atomic Habits During COVID

Have you ever bought books thinking you can’t wait to read them when you get home, but never end up reading them? If yes, I feel you. If no, well then…good for you hahah. I love browsing through self-help books. I have a stack of them on my shelf, but I rarely flip through them.Continue reading “Set Systems Not Goals: My Atomic Habits During COVID”

12 Things to Do For Your Mental Health (Part 1)

Let’s have a real talk. How have y’all been lately? I hope you’re doing better than I am, because I haven’t been well. There has been a lot going on in the past several months; whether it’s managing my emotions on all the things that are happening in the world, taking actions on various incidentsContinue reading “12 Things to Do For Your Mental Health (Part 1)”

Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 2)

For those of you who have read the part 1 to this series, you know I’m a skincare-olic. I love skincare but I wasn’t very knowledgeable in it. I pick up most of the tips along the (hard) way and as much as I would like to say “I don’t regret anything”, the truth isContinue reading “Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 2)”

My Everyday Glow-Up Smoothie

I never used to be a smoothie kind of gal, because the ones I order outside are usually really thick, which I don’t like. But knowing how healthy smoothies can be, I wanted to give it another shot. I started blending my own instead so I can control the texture, and soon enough, I haveContinue reading “My Everyday Glow-Up Smoothie”

Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 1)

I don’t use a lot of makeup…in fact, I don’t even know what a bronzer or highlighter is. But skincare on the other hand, is my jam. People have all kinds of buying obsessions, and for me it is skincare products. I am by no means an expert, and I am still picking up knowledgeContinue reading “Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 1)”

100 Followers (& Fun Facts About This Blog)

Yassss 🙌 We hit our first milestone!!! Hello City Girl started about a month ago, and I’m super humbled that we now have 100 cute and amazing followers enjoying this blog. It has only been a few weeks but I’ve met quite a lot of awesome people already. I feel honoured that you guys wouldContinue reading “100 Followers (& Fun Facts About This Blog)”

6 Ways Travelling Solo Has Changed My Life

There are certain decisions you make that influence the course of your life. Maybe not a 180% directional change, but it might’ve become significant turning points. Travelling solo was one of them for me. I took my first solo trip back in 2016. I was SO scared y’all. But I wanted to step out ofContinue reading “6 Ways Travelling Solo Has Changed My Life”

30-Day Instagram Detox: What I’ve Learned

Every several months I do a 30-day detox on things that consume most of my time and sanity. Usually it is social media. Ever since quarantine started, I find myself dwelling on Instagram for longer hours everyday. Afterall, there are just so many ‘challenges’ to do! But it came to a point where it startsContinue reading “30-Day Instagram Detox: What I’ve Learned”

The Lockdown Tag 2020

All these tags going around look fun! I want to thank Pooja from lifesfinewhine for opening up the nomination for everyone to participate. Her blog talks about everything from lifestyle to mental health. Her posts are pretty awesome! Rules Questions My nominees I nominate all of you who have read this post till the end!Continue reading “The Lockdown Tag 2020”

My COVID-19 Lockdown Routine: Weekday Edition

Toronto has been in lockdown mode for more than 2 months now. I haven’t seen anyone in person ever since, my boyfriend and coworkers included. I was lucky enough to have a job that allows working from home, but adjusting to it at first was definitely interesting. Now I’m getting into the groove of itContinue reading “My COVID-19 Lockdown Routine: Weekday Edition”