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Novel thoughts #3

on October 02, 2020

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A Blank Canvas

I hav e picked my pen up after a good 5 year break. I didn’t realize that being Ms i-don’t-have-time-to-write was going to lead me nowhere. Covid-19 pandemic has led me to pursue every minute habit of mine that I had time and again in every phase of my life, some of them being the simple ones like painting and gardening and reading, others being adventurous (as adventurous you can get while at home) such as cooking (talking about a person who had entered kitchen in her life only to gobble food down!) and playing cards (I wonder why I never learned that before), woke up one day and chopped my hair owing to the lock-down madness, and of course, the gym-freak girl has finally learned to meditate (talk about extremes!!). The introvert version of me who yearns for a peaceful life has had all her wishes fulfilled. This person, who’s life’s aim was to stay locked up at home, is finally materializing at least one of her dreams. I look back at the last 60 days of staying locked up at home ...

The Art of Getting Hooked

How many of you are used to watching workout videos? Is it just me or anybody else also feels that the moment you start watching the video your motivation is skyrocketing? You find yourself floating in the clouds and daydreaming about the fit body that you’re going to gift yourself. Oh Snap! One minute into the video and the sense of realization hit you in the face that this isn’t your cup of tea. The rude awakening! The sweet bubble of your dream pops. It is so disheartening to be introduced to your reality that you feel the need to snack your way through the sadness. Voila! Did you gain another inch instead of losing one?! Let’s talk about another situation. How many of you make new year resolutions to yourselves? Did you just silently agree? Well, you’re not alone. Even if you belong to the category who break them by the 2 nd January! I, for one, have made and broken at least a dozen of them by now. So, it is safe to speak that I totally understand how it feels to fail to keep a ...

The Ripple Effect of Gratitude

Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you"—it’s a Jedi mind trick for happiness. Think of it as a boomerang: throw a little appreciation out into the world, and it’ll come back to you (hopefully not hitting you in the face). When we make gratitude a habit, we start to see the silver linings instead of just the storm clouds. The Science Behind Gratitude Apparently, scientists (who have probably never met my grumpy neighbor) say that gratitude improves mental health, reduces stress, and even makes your immune system stronger. So basically, saying “thanks” might just help you live longer. Who knew? How Gratitude Affects Relationships Ever noticed how saying “I appreciate you” gets a better reaction than “Why didn’t you take out the trash?” Gratitude strengthens relationships—whether it’s with your partner, your boss, or the barista who remembers your coffee order (a true hero). Simple Ways to Cultivate Gratitude Daily Gratitude Journal – Jot down three things you’re grateful...

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