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Why And How To Let Go Of Things And People?
If you are experiencing or have experienced any negative emotion or experience, you need to let go of it, instead of clinging to the negativity to make every day a battle. Just as adhering to the past is difficult, even letting it go is irrefutably difficult, but sometimes it is the only thing that needs to be done. Unwelcomed experiences often cause trouble, life is not rosy, and suffering is inevitable. One cannot avoid suffering; however, one can prudently deal with it. Resisting suffering by replaying a certain episode will simply compound it and delay the ability to respond to it. Learn from its lesson to improve yourself and move…
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How To Create Zen Space For Your Home?
Zen which was treated as an anachronism is back as a trend. The word Zen can be seen thrown away mindlessly, especially to describe a pleasurable, relaxable and sometimes mysterious experience. However, the vital question that remains is what does Zen stand for? Literally, Zen is derived from the Chinese word Chan which in turn has its root in the pre-Buddhist Indian practice of Dhyana, which means to think and meditate. One of the irrefutable principles of Zen is to be in the moment which can be practised through mindfulness. Even though one should be able to practice mindfulness almost everywhere, having a peaceful space for it helps. What Is…
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Easy Ways To Brighten Up Your Mood
Are you under stress and looking for easy ways to brighten up your mood? Life cannot always be happy, bad days happen every now and then. Whether you want to carry the vibe of the bad day or want to twist it to give the day your own positive vibe is totally up to you. Today, we will talk about eight easy ways to brighten up your mood. 8 Ways To Improve Your Mood In Less Than 10 Minutes 1. Try guided meditation Stress often results in uneven breathing. Most of the time, the breathing rate increases and this can also lead to uneasiness. One of the best ways to…
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SHOO YOUR LAZINESS AND PICK UP THESE 10 SMALL HABITS TODAY!
For many of us, New Year Resolutions are pretty intimidating. The reason? They sound like big changes that we want to make in a day. This builds a lot of stress. The result? Procrastination. As the days pass by, when we fail to meet these goals, self-doubt and irritation begin to crawl in. The possible solution, focus on small habits. Isn’t this true that life is what we make it? Instead of taking a big jump, which might look like something that is beyond our control, we should focus on small habits! Small changes that we repeatedly do to make them our habits. This will eventually change your lifestyle and make…
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TinyChange 2021 Pro Planner Review
I am a huge sucker of stationery products. Is it sensical if I say that I have tons of planners? Well, I guess so, what else can you expect from a stationery lover? Today, I will be reviewing the TinyChange 2021 ProPlanner Review. I’ve been using the TinyChange Planner since a long time. I have their dated and undated planner and I had to lay my hand on the new TinyChange 2021 ProPlanner. I placed its order way back in November because I had to start planning in advance. No points for guessing that I’m a huge planner. Without further ado, let’ me give you a detailed review of the…
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Take Action Even When You Are Afraid
Taking the first step is dreadful. Is it wrong to be afraid? No, it’s not. You don’t need to be confident always. Do you know what’s more important? To take the damn action! Take your first baby step when you are afraid. Eventually, confidence will follow for sure. Many times, the fear itself stops us from taking action. The fear stops you from becoming your best version. There’s a reason why it is said that growth lies outside the comfort zone. Why Are We Afraid To Take The First Step? Everyone feels safe inside their cocoon. When you decide to take the first step, you are making a decision to…
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How To Stop Worrying And Start Living – 1
How is the new normal treating you? Did you finally learn to deal with the entire COVID situation, or are you still in the process of learning it? The entire lockdown has been tough on me! After surviving COVID, I realized that my mental health was all messed up. The constant worry for the safety of my family, the fear of getting reinfected again, the concern about my M.Phil research work, the worry about gaining weight, and what not! Perhaps, this is the reason why I ended up buying “How To Stop Worrying and Start Living” by Dale Carnegie. I am done with all the worrying stuff, and I want…
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Come On Baby, Light My Fire! (My Writing Journey)
Daybreak is approaching as I impatiently wait for my coffee to finish brewing. My trio of poodles, Mischief, Moxie, and Mayhem excitedly greet me as if they didn’t just see me last night. I put Mayhem’s breakfast down first in the hopes he’ll stop “parkouring” loudly off the kitchen cabinets. Mischief is next. That sweet picky eater is the reason I do my best to stomach wet dog food first thing in the morning. I must sprinkle it on top of the dry food, so he eats. Moxie sits patiently as her tail stub wiggles. At only six pounds, she’s smart enough to wait, so she’s not crushed. I’m convinced…
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Flip Negative Internal Dialog On Its Head
In the past 15 years, I have worked with some of the biggest Management Consulting firms. Apart from the rapid professional growth, the most common theme that runs across all my career experiences is the stress and the anxiety I felt every time I had to work with a demanding client on seemingly impossible deadlines. I pushed myself hard to deliver all these years. And that led to success in my career but also vicious loops of stress that I was unable to break. Then one day a few months ago, I decided to take a few months’ break from my job to check in with myself, rest, recuperate and…
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Tips For Having A Regular Date Night With Your Spouse
“What is the definition of regular?” Which of my husband’s and my dates are regular? Does this mean “a” as in one night of going out on a “regular” date? Or do I need to think of ways to form and continue a pattern of going on dates with my husband? Do my spouse and I share the same definition of date? My husband’s and my definition of “date” is like water in a container. Our situation molds our shape. One day we slide in 15 minutes for a dip in the hot tub. And the next day, we spend 20 minutes to play card games, 30 minutes to run…
