First World Problems – Opinion

“First World Problems” a term I often use when I see someone complaining about stuff that I think to be trivial. Sometimes, it could be a broken iPhone (shocker) or missed bus (horror) stuff that carries no life changing qualities. But I’ve also found myself saying it and hashtagging it when I hear or see something I consider to be “not a real problem”. But who am I to decide that something is not a real problem? 

I believe it’s ok to complain. It’s good to vent. If we think that a problem is too small too share and we bottle it up, that’s when we have issues. 

Obviously, we should always count our blessings and be grateful for all we have. But, it is wrong to shame ourselves and others for wanting to share, no matter how small we may deem it to be. 

Studies have shown that venting reduces bad emotions. The more you expose about yourself and how you feel, the better your mood will be. Realizing someone else has the same problem as you, instantly makes you feel better, you realize you are not alone. 

Other studies conducted have found that sharing allows us to look at a problem more rationally and find a way of solving it. If we make more of an effort to support each other, the world could be a much happier place. 

Nothing is more beneficial than discussing a problem out loud, it helps you to see it more clearly. It will help you to be more objective and think of solutions you hadn’t thought of. 

I know from my own personal experiences that deciding who to talk to can be half the battle. Friends and family are always a great source of support and comfort. Counselling can also be life changing, not only does it give you a place to share and vent but you can learn ways of coping and what you say won’t leave the room. 

All in all, sharing is most definitely caring, no matter how big or small the problem may seem. Never feel alone. There is always a friendly ear. 

Let me know what you think in the comments below, or if you would like to contact me there are details in my about page. 

Kellie 

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It’s Ok To Be Sad

Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about being happy. What makes me happy, how to control your own happiness and helping others be happy. After lots of thinking, writing, reading and watching I started to think about being sad…. But not in a sad way.

I know that I spend a lot of time concentrating on making myself and the ones I love happy, and happiness is fantastic!! However, I’ve realized that it’s ok to be sad and talk about being sad and not worry about bringing anyone else down because you’re sad. Now, I’m not talking about long term sadness, but the odd hour or day here and there.

Laughing is fantastic, I laugh every day, people comment on how much I laugh. But, I also think that crying is very therapeutic. Bottling it up is the worst thing you can do, it’s ok to let the tears flow and release the emotions. It’s good for your soul.

Being sad is nothing to be ashamed of. We are all guilty of saying “I’m fine” when someone asks how we are even if we’re holding back tears. It’s good to talk, someone you love and trust will always be there to listen and talk things through. A problem shared is a problem halved.

Accepting that’s it’s ok to be sad sometimes is a really positive thing, in my opinion. A little face leak never hurt anyone.

Being as happy as we can be should always be our number one priority, but understanding that life isn’t always glitter and smiles is a must.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Kellie

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Don’t Judge Me Challenge – Opinion

Another day another “challenge” drowning out the vines and memes in our timelines. Recently, we’ve seen people summoning demons with the Charlie Charlie Challenge and swollen lips and faces with the Kylie Jenner Challenge. This time, it’s the turn of the Don’t Judge Me Challenge. The challenge encourages social media users to post videos of themselves with fake imperfections, in an attempt to rid the world of body shaming. The short videos first show users with blemishes such as acne and unibrows drawn on their faces and then changes to them looking beautified and selfie ready. As always, the craze has split public opinion.

So, here’s what I think!! If this is meant as an attempt to stop body shaming, why draw attention to the fact that for some these “imperfections” can’t simply be drawn on and washed off. For me, it is body shaming at its worst. All this challenge does is poke fun at certain physical attributes.

I love to see people using social media to raise awareness and money for different causes. But this challenge, like many before it, has fallen flat on its cyberspace face!!!

Kellie

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Hello world!

Hello world and welcome to the very first post on the very new Hopeful Heartbeats. On this blog I will be discussing my life and sharing my opinion on all the stuff that happens in this crazy old world. I decided to start writing a personal blog because I have always really admired people who are able to share very personal stuff online, it seems very therapeutic and I wanted to join in.

I’m hoping to post as often as I can and I hope you, whoever you are, enjoys reading as much as I’ll enjoy sharing

Kellie

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