7 Years of Social Media Marketing, What Have I Learned?

 

It's been a while, HELLO I'm back (which I wasn't sure what to say first) So, where I've been? Social media marketing/digital marketing or whatever you name it. Yes, I've been working as online marketer for almost 7 years now. Time flies super fast! And I've learned a lot. From one client to 21 (so far), there are so many things I want to talk about. For me, it used to be just work work work/money money money/ but now it's more like mental health and well-being. I am a working woman, and it's real hard to stop pressuring myself because I'm a perfectionist (I assume you too?) I've just turned 34 and it's been a h*** of a ride in this industry. From fashion blogger, London Fashion Week, to online business, what have I really learnt?

"Collagen & Coffee" 2 Things That People over 30 Need in order to Run the Day with Energy

 

Here are the 3 products from Peyuk brand, I had a chance to do some rating over the past weekend. If you love drinking a collagen, you would be interested in this product! 

วันนี้นะคะเรามีไอเท็มจากแบรนด์ Peyuk ที่จะมาทำการให้คะแนนกัน ใครที่กำลังมองหาคอลลาเจนและกาแฟเพื่อสุขภาพ รีวิววันนี้จะช่วยให้ตัดสินใจกันง่ายขึ้นค่ะ 

2 Things You Should Let Go In 2022

Helloooo, it's been a long long time since I last wrote for The Equinox Fashion. I honestly don't know what's the point of writing anymore since I don't have a proper time to write (I know it sounds like a lame excuse) But my mind is just not ready for this career like I used to. Maybe I just don't attend any events or travel the world, plus my attitude towards Instagram has changed since I have not been uploading the content just to write a story or gain more followers. Maybe it's just "M-E" platform, which the point is to show my style. Period. Today I was looking back all the success of this platform and it made me feel like 'damn am I really gonna ditch my blog?' So many things have happened, so many career paths I've done because of blogging. That's why I've made a decision to write again. At least, I'm not gonna waste 10 years of being a blogger that easily. So, back on track with the new article guys, 2 things you should let go in 2022. And the 1st one of mine is the 'excuse'

Another vegetarian 'gram' spot at Huanam Mushroom Farm, Nan Thailand

                                                                                     📍Huanam Mushroom Farm, Nan, Thailand

If you have a chance to visit Nan, Thailand, this "Huanam Mushroom Farm" is another spot I would suggest. Spending roughly an hour should be enough. This place does serves a vegetarian menu, since everything is made off a 'mushroom' Also, there are a few beautiful spots for the gram too. 

Khaosok Boutique Camps, The Whole New Camping in Thailand Experience with Million Dollars View in Suratthani

  📍Khaosok Boutique Camp, Suratthani Thailand

My very first (ever!!) camping experience in Thailand began last month at Khaosok Boutique Camp located in Suratthani, Thailand. I went camping when I was young, but this time was a boutique camp, which was quite fancy actually. It took me an hour by plane from Bangkok to Suratthani, and another hour by a car to drive up the mountain. However, it was worth it. Look at the view (click for more video), how stunning it was to just stand there and look over all of the mountains with a nice weather. I would say the room was good (even better than I had expected) I mean it was clean enough despite of the water. Everything was equipped just like the ordinary hotel room excepted this million-dollar view. Plus, the staffs were very friendly and ready to guide you through this journey. If you want to sneak what it's like in the room, head over to The Equinox Fashion Instagram "Khaosok Boutique Room Tour!"

Matapita x The hen huahin, cafe in Huahin To Visit (คาเฟ่หัวหินที่ต้องไป)

   📍Huahin, Thailand

I'm not gonna lie, but visiting cafe has been a norm for travelers this generation. Every corner of the street, there's gotta be at least one cafe or a coffee shop to stop by. However, there are lots of low-rating cafes with "only good for the gram" honestly... And I hate that because it doesn't worth the price. Tasteless coffee, sugar overloaded cake, overrated price, NAH not a fan. Anyway, I had found this place "Matapita x The hen huahin" on Google (with the rating of 4.6) and I tempted to go, since I could see lots of many good reviews with photos. So, I went there and was literally surprised because not only they served good desserts & refreshing drinks, but also worth the price. Such an Instagrammable cafe in Huahin I would recommend. 

How To Be Happy? Let Go of What You Can't Control.

  📍Bangkok, Thailand

Maaaaann I've finally found a happy place of myself. Honestly, I was struggling with my mental health for a while. Work, people, task and everything I had to keep up. But now I've found a way to live life happily...I mean happier than before. No need for a prescribe nor psychiatrist. Thanks to all the YouTube videos I've watched, which've given me so much strength and 'relief' at some points. So, how to be a happy person no matter what stage you're in life? Just don't take things personally, a.k.a. don't take life too seriously.

How To Practically Stop Caring What People Think/Say About You.

 📍Bangkok, Thailand

Many people do not realize how their words playing a major impact on the other mentally. I believe it's one of the reasons why people feel as if they are struggling because they constantly assess words. At least....if only we all could stop caring what other people think of us...The only choice we all have is to 'let go' and just let them talk. Though it's hard not to take it personally, just walk away. Stop caring what people think or say is not easy, but for the mental sake I think it's a good advice since we all deserve to be 'happy'. Choose what you wanna take in, and completely ignore the rest. In this world, we can't just select to meet a certain people (of your preference), but we always have a choice to either stay in the same loop of negative words which stuck in the head or simply just say fuck it and live your life by your own rule. Whoever or whatever makes you feel upset/sad/agitated then don't bring it to your territory. It's your life, your choice. 

Anxiety from Working Too Much and How to Fix it

 

Have you ever felt like rushing all the time? You simply just can't stop thinking about work. You keep planning on things which haven't happened. You try to figure out the answers that cannot even be found. Those feelings of anxiety has started to creep out my mind & soul because of overloaded work. To the point that I had to see a therapist with a prescribed medicine. Working hard always pays off, that's right. However, it also comes with a price you don't want too. The side-effect of a workaholic is real. 

Good Quality Organic Skincare from Thailand "Phutawan"

 📍Bangkok, Thailand

Are you looking for a good quality organic skincare for #selfcare at home during this pandemic? (which doesn't seem to over soon) Here is my all time fave products I've been using for a while now. If you remember the brand call "Phutawan", you probably notice that I did a product review of their ranges a while ago. In fact, I had a chance to visit Phutawan shop at MBK 2 weeks ago. If you don't know what is MBK I'm talking about?? Well...it's famous for tourists to go shopping. The shop has been well-established there for years, so you can def trust the quality. 

How To Stop Being People Pleaser

💖 Tokyo, Japan

"  I've stopped being people pleaser, the fact is I would rather stand up for myself than treated with no respect because people can be really shi**ty" There's nothing wrong by being nice and kind to people, which I think it's really good since our society needs this right now. However, letting people cross the line too much will turn the situation upside down. And "we need to keep the guard up all the time" or else those will walk over you. Know your value people. Lately, it's come to my conclusion that there's no point of being kind to others when they just want to 'use' you or ask for more and more. I feel like I was so drained by 'too much' inquiry due to the fact I was saying yes to every thing my clients requested...It was literally a nightmare...Yes I am back, a blog of self-worth of how to not give a shit and live your life. 

Why Blogging is Dead

So where should I begin..I unofficially took a break from blogging for almost a year (roughly about 7 months++) and it felt really good. It's not that I'm not into blogging anymore, but I felt like I wanted to focus on something else, which I could say those were my cores. As you know, I have been working as a digital marketing consultant in Bangkok, and my job is getting harder and harder everyday.

Go Live Your Life with No Regrets

📍 Bangkok, Thailand

The Equinox Fashion has been MIA lately, but sincerely apologise as I have been very busy with work and a few upcoming projects. As a branding and online marketing consultant, I have also expanded my career to the online sunglasses store called Hidden Treasure Store and my lipstick brand, 222 cosmetics. Busy eh? Anyway, last night I was somehow having a flashback, or literally just reminding myself what I have been through in the 20s up until now. It is not an easy ride for me at all, but I do proud of how far I have come. I build everything by my own 2 hands, plus the choices I have made though wasn't sure where would I go. For some reasons, I think I am on the right track of my life. After finished the masters from Manchester, I promised myself I would never want to work for anyone else but me. 2 years of being an office worker, now self-made business woman and my own boss, all I can say is that "you gotta take a leap of faith and fight" It's better than having a regret in life. 

Why You Should Not Be Afraid of Being Who You Are

Since the beginning of blogging The Equinox Fashion, I have always encouraged my audiences to stay true to who you are because Kurt Cobain once said "It is a waste of time not to be who you are" That is the reason why I blog...This industry is very tough, actually THE social media is quite distracting in terms of individual style. New trend pops every day, and so does lots of temptation to buy and post a photo on Instagram. Don't let me get started, even myself also told (or at least advised) how to properly dress up in my age...Hello 'age' is just a number, because for me "young at heart" more crucial. People ask me 'why not buying this dress? It is trendy on Insta right now', 'How about this tee style. Seen so many people flaunt it on social' and etc. If we are all going for the same thing, maybe the word 'style' shouldn't exist. 

3 Favourite Instagram Apps I Use for Photo Editing

📍 Bangkok, Thailand

If you follow my Instagram @thequinoxfashion, you may probably know that I have recently came across a tragic of a family's member, which is really hard to cope with. However, life must continue and all the memories are kept tightly in my head. So, I would like to just focus on things I have to do in a present. So, which apps do The Equinox Fashion has used to edit Instagram photos? Honestly, there are LOADS! But today, I selected what I have used the most, the top 3 best Instagram photo editing apps for you. 

How To Manage Money During Quarantine?

📍 Bangkok, Thailand

I think we all are going through the same thing at the moment, a lockdown caused by the covid-19 pandemic. The economy is slowing down, while many people are affected by the company's decision to lay off suddenly. That's why I always think that a passive income probably is a great idea to earn money from many sources. However, talking about a way to find a side job, or how to be a freelance might be a bit (too) late at this point, since every industry is directly get hit by the situation right now (though you can also check out a useful tips during quarantine) So, I would like to share some ideas of how to manage the savings/money during this time. Because, I think many of us have to be more careful about what we spend or the wish list we want to have, and etc. At this time, if we are not carefully managing a bank account, we might end up worse. 

Useful Tips During Quarantine

📍 Seoul, South Korea

The Equinox Fashion at Seoul Airbnb

It has been more than a week since the last time I went outside. All of the meetings were canceled, hanging out with friends also put off, in other words, all the activities have been suddenly stopped since the covid-19 pandemic started (intensely) For me, I don't have 100% of the impact since I have already been working from home as a branding and marketing consultant. That is one of the reasons why I don't really have to adapt a way of living that much. However, it is getting intense days by days since the numbers of patients and diseased people increasing (sharply) We all can't hang out outside like we were, however, for the sake of everyone, it is a good thing to stay indoor and be aware of the situation. If you are looking for some tips while quarantining at home, here are some useful tips from my end. 

How to Handle Difficult People at Work

📍 Bangkok, Thailand

Admit it, it is not about work that always gets us frustrated, but 'people' are. No matter how much work we have on a table, just one annoying person can literally drain the energy away. I have both experience working at the cooperate office and managing from home, however, sometimes I do get the feeling that something is not right among those who work together. Frustration and dissatisfaction always happen when a lot of people work together, and that's normal. Because we all have different opinions and we come from a differnt background. I have had such feeling lately (to the point that I let the anger control my mouth and the way I spoke, which was not good. All I ever need these day is a positive vibe) That is why I wanted to share with you how to handle such difficult and toxic people at work. Now I feel better and it is the best relief when that matter has no longer in my head. I still work as usual, but I have found a way to calm down by isolating myself before being consumed by a negative emotion.

Why Do You Need More Than 1 Job to Secure Your Financial ?

📍 Bangkok, Thailand

Every one knows what has been going on with this world right? The epidemic of the corona virus, which has not been effecting just the health, but also an economy. All over the news and social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, we all can witness the real human-nature from this issue. Outdoor violence, racism, and the selfishness to survive in this brutality. However, I am not writing this article on The Equinox Fashion Blog to state my opinion regarding what's going on. Instead, I wanted to talk about how it impacts on 'our' financial situation. I don't know about your country, but mine is very crucial especially the tourism, hospitality, and most of the industry actually is going through a sudden unprepared change to this. That is why I don't think having just one full-time job can guarantee anything. 

2 Best Ways to Let Go

📍Tokyo, Japan

If you are listening to podcast, motivational speaking video on YouTube, or even just randomly looking up the life quote on Pinterest, I think this post may be an ideal for you. Lately, I have been working super hard ( actually, my work is crazy everyday) Behind those images on The Equinox Fashion Instagram is a work tension I encounter every single day. Especially, I had such a bad headache and stress over the past couple of weeks. Is it a big deal to talk about it? Yes, it is! Because whenever I am stressed over the situation or work, it always affects me in every way, including mental and physical. I am a moody person when the tension is high. I cannot seem to compromise or in a mood to talk nicely with others. Now, you see why it is bad? That's why I took sometime off to reorganize and come up with the best ways to focus on myself and let go off the circumstances I can't control (or the situation when I do my best but it doesn't work out at the end) From a blogger of The Equinox Fashion, to the individual branding & digital marketing consultant, here are the top 2 best ways to re-focus yourself and let go.