1. You don't have to be grown up, you're still a child. Have fun and don't waste the good times away.
2. Sixteenth birthdays aren't that special. It's over-hyped and the reality is we cannot simply afford luxurious parties.
3. Don't be a brand snob - Forget the labels and by affordable stuff. Everyday value and pound shops can be your best friend. Make the most of a limited amount of money. It's a life lesson.
4. Being 16 is an eye-opener. You learn lots about the people you are surrounded by, some are good whilst meanwhile some are not. 
5. Exams aren't that important. Don't bust a gut revising for exams take it slow and don't stress out. 
6. You will have bad days but don't dwell on them. Take bad experience and make it benefit you. 
7. Looking perfect doesn't have to be your priority. Going out without make-up or having your hair styled to perfection is the least of anyone's problems. If you feel like a potato, remember to be kawaii. 

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Today I will be discussing my likes and dislikes of Wordpress and Blogger. Each site is didn't for others. As an user to both of the sites I will enlighten you on positives, grievances and what would further improve the platforms.

I guess I'm thankful that I was never pushed to strive to achieve things I was uninterested by. If I did I think I'd be resentful for the high expectations put on my shoulders like a burden. I've watched friends being pushed around by these expectations of being athletic and academic. You don't need A*'s to be successful in life but it is a nice little thing to put on your CV. At the end of the day everyone has a talent and it doesn't have to be educational or sport orientated. Sometimes vocational activities are what you do best.

I find if you study A-levels you get pushed down the university route because high education is what sixth form colleges expect but don't feel that it has to be in your future. You might find enjoyment in other areas such as higher apprenticeships or full-time employment. Happiness is key to future success!

Pushy parents are putting too much pressure on their children to do incredibly well. Aiming high is always good but who would rather have child who was good at everything yet unhappy with the flow of things.

"In order to succeed you must be happy otherwise you'll live years in doubt." - A little quote by Molly how lovely?

On Monday I started my first day of Sixth Form. I am now officially a year 12. The change from secondary education was different but a good different. We were treat like adults, we were trusted and everyone was lovely and sociable. I made friends with many people boys and girls of different backgrounds and new stories.

Bantz! I'm awks.

I couldn't tell you what any of friends are called. For starters I'm awful at remembering names. Basically, Hi I'm Dory!

I am only taking three subjects up this year for AS which are Sociology, Media Studies and Applied Business as it won't put too much stress on me when it comes to exam season, eeek!

When I first thought about sixth form I was like "OMG, it's going to be heavy on workload". It's not. It's at an advanced level but it isn't life consuming. We still have time to chill and have a little bit off banter in the common room in our frees. Makeovers, waxing and selfies! Hello!

The environment is so amazing! Everyone acts like adults so there's no bitchiness which is heavenly and basically is an escape from the rubbish of secondary.

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First things first, in your first year of blogging don't try to categorise your blog. When starting a blog write about a range of posts and see which ones you find most interesting. Don't fall into the trap of writing what you think people want to see. You won't be inspired and won't make time for your blog. If you already know that your blog is defined as a lifestyle blog remember that a lifestyle blog follows different conventions to other blogs out there. Your lifestyle blog is very 'you' orientated. You write for you, what you like, what you hate, generally whatever floats your goat. In order to be a successful lifestyle blogger you need to post consistently. Create a blogging day perhaps. Stay consistent so your readers can keep up to date. Also, jump onto the social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin', Instagram, YouYube and what not and post your links even if you think you look like you're trying too hard. 

How do I get a bigger following? 

For the last year I only had one follower. That was until this year and now I'm almost at thirty and growing which is pretty incredible. Not drastic but still incredible. I owe this down to the big bloggers/vloggers such as Zoella. Comment on their posts and follow others using the link the writer has shared. You'll gain followers pretty quick. Saying this, leave your blog URL in every comment. As I said previously jump online and take social media by the storm. Remember it's okay not to have a big follower base, as long as you are happing and enjoying your blogging experience it doesn't matter if you have 5 or 82 followers.(5 or 82 - Hannah Montana reference, no okay). 

How should I write for my blog?

As I said blogging is about writing about what interests you.

In case you have writer's block, here is some inspiration.

Think about writing as a magazine, what content are you into?

- Lookbook

- Outfit of the day

- Face of the day

- Nails of the day

- TAG's such as TMI, This or That, etc.

- Rants

- Wishlists

- Day in the life

- DIY's and Recipes

- Top 5 beauty products

- What's in the media, opinions?

- Week in photos

- What I ate

- Steal their style

- Share your life

- What I'm listening to

- What I'm loving

- Advice

- FAQ's

- Throwbacks

- Product review

- Updates

- Lists ~ based on interests and beliefs

- Life hacks

- Hauls

- Reflections

- What's on trend

& Many more.