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…
The Undeniable Power of Memories
Our lives are sagas told in memories. Some happy ones while others not so much. Most of the time when we look back in nostalgia we find something worth cherishing. Many of us like to write them down. While others are content with carrying them in our hearts. Whichever we choose to do, it’s undeniable…
5 Mindset Shift Practices For Channelizing Good Vibes
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…
Fashion Minimalism- 5 Practical Tips to Declutter Your Closet
Maximalism in fashion is something that has been around for a while. However, the time has come that we give an honest answer to the question “Do we really require so many clothes?” Chances are that, in most cases, you will find a dire need to declutter your closet. Much has been said about this…
Overwhelmed with the News- 5 Mindfulness Practices to Help
“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…
The Ordinary Life- To Be or Not To Be
“Peace can only be found in what your extraordinary imagination has defined as an ordinary life.” Shannon L. Alder A few days ago I chanced upon a video of the modern philosopher Alain de Botton talking about how the present society believes that ordinary life is no longer enough. It got me thinking hard about…
Declutter Your Mind- Beyond Meditations
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” Plutarch While we are all busy trying to clear away the physical clutter in our homes and other areas of our lives, we often forget to declutter the unnecessary from our minds. We, human beings, have this weird habit of…
Increase Your Savings- Money Management 101
We know that money management is an essential life skill. Most of us wish that we were taught more about how to create savings while in school. May be our adult lives would have been a tad bit less stressful that way. However, in today’s world, with the plethora of online resources that are available…
Social Media- The Good and the Not So Good Impacts
This past year had me thinking a lot about the impact of social media on my life. 2019 was the year of changes for me. I tried inculcating a lot of habits like mindfulness, sustainability practices, meditation, and exercise. And I desperately wanted to change my social media consumption habits during this time. My quest…
2020 Vision Board – Live a Simple Life
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…