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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…
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…
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…
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…
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