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For the last two years, I have been on a journey towards living a more nuanced and well-thought-out life. Intentional living not only makes me appreciate all the good that surrounds me but also has made me a more fulfilled person. And that, in my opinion, makes it well worth the effort. I had not…
Happiness is the thing that most of us are in search of and yet it can be so elusive at times. It holds different meanings for each one of us. For you, it might be time with your loved ones or traveling the world or doing something that you love. Whatever it may be, one…
“Focus on being productive instead of busy.” Tim Ferriss Let’s just face this- being as productive as we want to be can sometimes be a challenge unto itself. We can start with the best of intentions and then something comes along the way to derail us. By the time we realize that we could be…
The world is going through a very difficult phase right now. None of us could have ever imagined a time like this. It’s a fight where each one of us has a role to play and for most, that role is by staying indoors. Social distancing is the new normal and it has been so…
Our minds are perhaps the most powerful tools we have. When faced with the ups and downs of our everyday lives, we have the ability to influence our situations by focusing on mindset shift practices. These practices, mostly simple in their nature, are unbelievably effective in channelizing good vibes. “Once your mindset changes, everything on…
“One reason that cats are happier than people is that they have no news papers.” Gwendolyn Brooks, In the Mecca In today’s world of constant connectivity, we can easily feel overwhelmed with the news that gets thrown our way. Don’t get me wrong, it is absolutely important to be aware of what is going on around…
New year resolutions are not really my thing. They feel too restrictive for me. Instead, I try to bring in new habits as and when I feel like I am ready for them. This year, I have made a list of 12 practices that I would love to make a part of my 2020 vision…
Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality. Thich Nhat Hanh Often meditation is touted to be the ultimate solution to the troubles of our minds. But is it really the answer to all our problems? It is true that meditation has been practiced since the days of yore. The idea of…
There has been a lot of studies regarding the role of mindfulness in dealing with anxiety. Entire researches being carried out to that effect. One particularly effective one is called the MBT- Mindfulness-Based Therapy. The main idea of this is to treat anxiety by acknowledging the feelings instead of ignoring them. The notion of facing…
So, let’s talk about mindfulness in money matters, especially expenditures. You might have some idea why money is important to lead a mindful life but how much? And why should you care about money at all? Isn’t it the root of all evil essentially? Well simply put it is a necessity of life- nothing more…