I SAW IT FIRST BLOG

Is this de ja vu or what?! We're here for round 2 of lockdown, but it's okay! We're at a full advantage now because we know exactly what to expect, so let's spend this time doing something positive. We've put together a challenge for every day of lockdown to make you feel super productive and positive!

Getting back to the gym after lock down We can’t be the only ones who were all about the home workouts at the start of lockdown. It feels like everyone went through a phase of being determined to leave quarantine a toned, tanned Insta model. 6 months later we’re sat here even more unmotivated than ever so we spoke to Bami Kuteyi, the founder of the twerk out and Bam Bam Boogie. Which basically involves diverse, empowered women making exercise fun again through dance and music. Here’s the advice she had for us…. I’m too scared to go back to...

Remember to repeat your mantras each morning Keep on manifesting and keep your goals in sight. We find keeping your fave mantras pinned to your mirror is super helpful, this way you can see them whilst getting ready! Repeat aloud or in your head 5-10 times when you wake up each morning for some positive vibes. -          Old ways won’t open new doors -          It won’t feel like this forever -          I have the power to change my story -          The perfect moment, is...

In light of current uncertainty, you need to make sure self-care is one of your main priorities. If like many, you are working from home, you can sometimes feel restless, overwhelmed or stressed. To combat this, like you have done before, turn to music to help change your mood, if that’s to cheer you up, relax yourself or de-stress. This week, while everything seems so hectic, listen to our chilled playlist to help yourself relax, and elevate your mood. Surfaces - Sunday Best Loyle Carner - Damselfly Tom Misch - Movie Rex Orange County - Loving is Easy Taylor Swift...

With International Women’s Day around the corner, it’s time to reflect. Reflect on what we’ve been through, what lessons we’ve learnt and what we might want to change. Do you ever think of a time in your past you really wish you could go back to and do differently? Or you wish you could tell yourself something then that you know now? At ISAWITFIRST HQ, we’ve asked some of the amazing, powerful women what advice they’d give to their younger selves. Here’s what we got 💖 Stop straightening your hair because you think it’s what boys like. Embrace the curls...

Blue monday may be over but let’s face it, we don’t feel much better. It’s hump day and you don’t know how you’ve made it this far, let alone another 3 days! No fear, I Saw It First X Crystals are here. Here’s a few Crystals with properties that can aid you out of those January blues. Use Selenite to calm your week After the busy festive month, we can be left feeling A calming stone that instils deep peace and is excellent for meditation or spiritual work. It assists judgement and insight. It clears confusion and aids in seeing...

It’s the first month of an entirely new decade, so now is the absolute perfect time to start being more productive and smart with your time. These are things you can definitely keep up with throughout the year and stuff that’ll become second nature to you after a few months. There’s no time like the present, so here’s your ultimate guide on how to be more productive in 2020. To-do lists (and stop-doing lists!)To-do lists are my absolute favourite thing to do and the satisfaction of ticking things off it when they’re completed is such a good feeling. When people...

It’s the start of the year, so it’s time to reflect on the year you’ve just got through - and better yet, look at what you can do in this coming year 2020. Think about what you have achieved and what you want for the next year! Fill this in and figure out what is truly is that you want to get out of 2020.   2019Your wins What you lost What were your goals What goals did you achieve Biggest achievement Best holiday Who helped me the most What I wanted to do by the end My style What...

On Bonfire Night there are two kinds of people. The one who wants to meet up with their friends and go to their local park and watch the amazing display. And the one that doesn’t fancy freezing their legs off stood in a field but still wants to celebrate in some way. Either way this blog has you covered, from finding inspo on what to do when you’re staying in to what to remember if you’re going out to celebrate.   If you're the one who doesn't want to go the Bonfire event... Home Cinema NightThere’s no better feeling than...

Never underestimate the power of a good quote. Sometimes a quote is all you need to hear to completely change your mindset and can be the push you need for whatever it is you might be battling. So in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m giving you my top 10 favourite quotes that you need to hear. Read them, absorb them, save one as your phone wallpaper, write them on post-it notes and put them on your bathroom mirror. They’re guaranteed to get you into positive-thinking mode.   “It’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe”...

Love has most certainly been in the air this summer, between Love Island and Celebs go dating we haven’t been able to escape couples. However, this year has also been the year of the Hot Girl Summer, the shame in third wheeling has disappeared as girls are doing it for themselves. However, if you’re following in Miley Cyrus’ footsteps and only just becoming single here’s our guide to enjoying what’s left of single summer: 1. Treat yourself Suddenly without spending money on new outfits for date nights and endless amounts of money on the actual dates (we’ve all been in...

We get it. You're trying to climb the career ladder, keep up with your studies, hit the gym and eat right, all whilst maintaining a social life and 8 hours of sleep minimum. Sounds impossible, but it can be done! 1. Plan Plan Plan! We're always being told to plan ahead but what does this really mean? We've broken it down into two easy steps. First of all, make a list of everything you need to do, with the most important tasks in red. Then, open up your diary and give your tasks a timeslot in the day. Whether it's...