A small compliment to a lovely jacket had turned into a narration of an amusing story. Reflecting, I think that each piece of clothing in our closet has some story to tell. Maybe it has to say about the different places it’s been to while riding in your suitcase; maybe about the feelings it was gifted to you with; or how you bought; or maybe even the neglect it faced…
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4 lessons that I learnt from Disney’s ‘Zootopia’
What could you possibly learn from a children’s animated movie starring cute animals? Actually, loads. What I learnt— and you can too: 1. Don’t run away from adversities
Some of the most liberating experiences I’ve had
“The true value of a human being can be found in the degree to which he has attained liberation from…
Perfectionism + Lack of Confidence: a Perfect Concoction for Self-sabotage| ‘If not now, then when?’
“Not yet…” How many times have you said this to yourself?
Quote of the Month: January 2021
“Get into the habit of asking yourself: ‘Does this support the life I’m trying to create?’ ” -Unknown This quote reminds me to stop living life on autopilot and start being more mindful of my thoughts and actions. Let me explain using an anecdote: You’re in an extremely focused state of mind and working on…
New Things I Want to Try in 2021
There’s some things I really want to try out in 2021 because never before has a year felt so stagnant in my life (yes, that’s a compliment, 2020). 1. A different photography style More specifically, I want to learn and try some urban or abstract photography. Normally, I do birds and animals (wildlife), some landscapes…
2020 Reflections
2020 has been quite a… unique year— for everyone. It was a year of uncertainty, cancelled plans, and sanitisers & masks (the tangible ones, of course). Although we were (and still are) all in a pandemic, I’m sure everybody has different stories to tell. Here’s mine: Overview For me, 2020 has been a year of…
Self-Care Is a Lot More Than Just Bubble Baths and Chocolate Cake
This pair of words has recently gained so much popularity that its true meaning has become somewhat hazy. I wouldn’t go as far as calling it a buzzword or a trend but I wouldn’t disagree either. Don’t get me wrong. Some might argue that the nature of this topic is ambiguous but I believe exactly…
Stop Waiting.
Stop waiting for Fridays, For that promotion, For your birthday, For a compliment, For reassurance, For the day to end, For ‘it’ to pass. Just stop waiting for happiness! We keep waiting for good things to happen, for happiness to come to us. We need to stop. Happiness is not a situation; it’s a feeling,…
Quote Of The Month: December 2020
Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something. Not even me, alright? You got a dream, you gotta protect it. When people can’t do something themselves, they’re gonna tell you that you can’t do it. You want something, go get it. Period. – Will Smith (The Pursuit of Happiness) I love this…
4 Prompts for a Clarity of What You’re Doing + Reflection
“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.” I make sure I say this to myself every morning; to remind myself that self-improvement begins with letting go of everything that’s holding me back and believing in myself. To have a clearer vision and reflect on myself, there are some questions I…
If social media makes you feel bad, anxious and look down on yourself, then you’re using it wrong!
Mo finally finishes her work and, let me tell you, it’s been a long day. She decides to rest her back for a bit and as she lounges she thinks some entertainment would be good after a lot of work so takes takes her phone and opens her social media. For some reason, her day…
7 Small Habits That Changed Me
Stop and think about every little habit you have. More or less, it’s either making you or breaking you and will cause big ripples in your future. That makes habits an integral part of our lives to look after. Unfortunately, I realised that that the hard way later. But when I did, I quickly jotted…
How To Make Habits That Stick For Life
“Yes! I’m gonna make it a habit to journal every day.” That’s what the me from 2 years ago said one fine day. Believe me, she was all pumped up and determined… but how long did that last for? Not more than three days. The problem with this 2-years-younger me was that I kept putting…
Reviewing ‘The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying’
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about minimalism and decluttering and how it has benefited so many people. As I delved deeper into the topic, I came across a book that was receiving an amazing amount of attention and appreciation. Namely, The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying by Marie Kondo. I was curious so without any…
Morning Pages: to Induce Creativity and Ease the Mind
It’s not an exercise or workout. Neither is it meditation. It doesn’t need skill and practise. All it needs is 15 minutes every morning. Only few days ago, I came across this wonderful idea originally introduced by Julia Cameron in her best selling book ‘The Artists’s Way’. It is Morning Pages. As the name suggests…
4 Things To Stay Happy About While Social Distancing
While social distancing and quarantine, the emotional state of mind has sure taken a good dip. And admittedly, it is quite difficult not to think of all the things we are falling behind and missing out on. Despite all of this, there are definitely some things to be happy about: 1. Time for yourself If…
Why I Always Carry A Notebook Around
In the past 4 years, it has become a habit of mine to carry around a small notebook and pen everywhere I go. Be it to stay at my grandmother’s place or abroad for travel, a notebook is always in my backpack. I never really journal or anything in it, though. It’s a notebook of…
9 Beautiful Ways to Stay Positive when You’re Anxious and Lonely or Quarantined
Being quarantined during a pandemic means lack of social interaction, working from home and often boredom. Working from home for fewer hours or no work at all, regardless of age, leaves us with not much to do, given the restriction of going outdoors. This make a lot people restless. A pandemic has the potential to…
6 YouTube Channels To Motivate And Inspire You
All of us are trying to create a perfect lifestyles for ourselves and live our dreams, though not all of us have a plan, and that’s totally fine. Many of us are struggling to work and be productive right now in this pandemic, students or working adults, working at your workplace or from home. In…
The 11 New Delightful Songs In My Playlist!
Thursday, April 23, 2020 The extended lockdown in my country has to a great extent encouraged me to discover a lot of new information, including a bunch of new amazing songs, that very swiftly made their way into my playlist. The songs are incredibly catchy, two of which I find myself emotionally bonded to.
Pro Tips To Do Hygge Photos The Right Way
Hygge is originally the Danish idea of a ‘cozy’ and comfortable lifestyle and happiness in well-being. As well as the hygge way of living being actually pleasant, it is also very well aesthetically appealing when captured by a lens. Photographing hygge is quite simple and has an impact on one’s eyes. So get ready to…
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