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"Our habits decide our future." They say,  "It takes 21 days to form a habit."  When setting up new habits there's always a struggle to keep up with them. Many a times we tend to go off track after a few days of getting ourselves onto a newly set habit. No matter how hard we may try to keep up with our newly formed habits, something or the other comes in our way. The struggle is real. Until we know what's exactly holding us back. Here's a list of reasons I've compiled that can potentially hold one back from sticking to the newly set habits. Thereafter we'll also look at some sure shot solutions that have worked for me to stick to my newly formed habits.  There are plenty of reasons that may become a barrier -  a. Unrealsitic goals b. Procrastination c. Lack of patience d. Lack of motivation e. Lack of consistency f. Lack of energy Here's what works -  1. SET MINI HABITS -  Mini habits are like the smaller version of your habits. So if you pla...

We live in the times where it's seemingly hard to go a day without social media. While it is an excellent platform to connect and stay updated with the latest of trends, it can also potentially have a negative impact on one's life. As the saying goes, "Too much of something is never good." So is the case with social media.  Today, I want you to ask yourself, How often do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through your social media feed? Honestly, we've all been there. Until the day we realise whether it is doing us more harm than good.  Social media can be addictive and for the obvious reasons. These social media platforms have been designed to keep you engaged. Think about it this way, You keep getting notifications for the tiniest of updates on your social media account. Why does that happen? - it happens to simply pull your attention back to the platform and keep you engaged right there. Moreover, social media algorithms work in such a way that you begin to...

Putting major tasks off to tomorrow but never really getting them done. We've all been there. We usually begin to procrastinate when we think we're not 'ready' to get things done. Our mind gets accustomed to the habit of procrastinating and that's where it gets a little tricky to get back on the track but nevertheless, it's not as difficult as it may seem. Productivity is a choice & moreover, getting productive with your time can make you feel really accomplished, more relaxed and less stressed out at the end of the day. It can even be one factor that adds to your happiness and your overall well being.  Here are  three simple steps you need to take to get yourself back on track & stay on t rack.    "Th e secret of getting ahead is getting started."  I. PLAN -  "You don't need more time in your day, you need to decide."  A plan in place not only makes things easier but it also helps you get to where you want...

  Just as happiness is an inside job, positivity comes from within. It comes with the way you react to what's happening around you and also to what's happening inside of you.  The way you - think, feel & react to different situations you encounter in life, the way you think of yourself & of others around you.  Many a times, it might not be possible for you to control what happens around you but you possibly can control what happens inside of you. Simply, by nurturing good thoughts in your mind.  Positivity has a lot to do with the kind of people you surround yourself with and the kind of thoughts you nurture.  As they say, "Your mind is the most powerful tool that you have." When you nurture good thoughts in this mind i.e when you begin to think positive about yourself and others, it furthermore enhances it's capabilities and helps you lead a positive life.  HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS -  1.  A BRIGHTER PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS LIFE - ...

Hi there, I hope you're doing well today! :) So, you've been staring up at the ceiling, scrolling endlessly through social media, tossing & turning in your bed, trying so hard to fall asleep but you don't fall asleep. Read your mind? That's me too! Especially on days when there's so much going on in the mind & it's just so hard to fall asleep. We've all been there. A study shows that almost everyone at some point in their lives find it difficult to fall asleep. This difficulty to fall asleep or staying asleep at night is termed as 'insomnia' which can range from being acute to chronic and is very common.  What lack of sleep does to you? Sleep deprivation is harmful for our body, especially in the longer run. Our bodies need rest from time to time in order to replenish, heal and function properly. Ignoring our sleep and being sleep deprived can lead to a number of health issues such as - Losing the ability to concentrate Losing the ability to ...

Hi there, I hope you're doing well today!  Talk about snacks and the cravings begin!   We humans love to munch on something every now and then. While it's always a good idea to snack in between meals, many a times we tend to make unhealthy food choices that end up taking a toll on our health and make us gain those extra kgs of weight that just seems so hard to shred. I truly believe in what they say, "You are what you eat" . S o, why not make the right food choices in the very first place & avoid all the hassle and guilt thereafter. How about some really cool snack ideas that are absolutely healthy and super easy to make while also being totally delicious and worth a bite!  These snack ideas are not just healthy but they'll also help you lose weight or even maintain your weight.  Let's dive right into the list - 1) DATE AND ALMOND ENERGY BALLS - Energy balls? Yes!! These look exactly like laddoos but with much healthier ingredients  that wouldn't troub...

Hi there, I hope you're doing well today! :) Before we begin to talk about the meditation practice, I want you to sit back, relax, take a deep breath in and dive into this meditative piece of writing to know about the simplest and the easiest way to practice meditation that would work for everyone..  We often feel too busy or too tired to meditate, thinking that a lot of time and  efforts go into sitting and practicing meditation. Many people have these notions, rather say misconceptions regarding the practice of meditation- it is just too difficult, it consumes so much of time, it's so hard to sit with an empty mind, and so on. However, these beliefs are not true.       Meditation is easier than you think.    It is essential that we learn what meditation really is before we embark on this journey. Having practiced meditation and yoga for a significant  amount of years now,  it has almost been fourteen years on and off since I started my...

Hi there, I hope you are doing well today! :)  Let's talk Detox! Just as anything else you can imagine needs to be cleaned on a regular basis for it to remain functional, so does our human body. We consume such a wide variety of foods on a daily basis. From these foods that we eat, our body takes essential vitamins and nutrients and the rest is excreted out of the system. Now, from consuming all this variety of food, our body accumulates toxins over time. If these toxins build up inside our body over a period of time, it can -  a. Lead one to get chronic diseases.   b. Make it harder to lose weight. c. Make a person feel sluggish and less energetic. Having listed these ill effects, let's talk about ways of getting rid of them! There are multiple products in the market these days that promise to detoxify our body.  However, one should never rely on any such products as these are not a healthy way to detoxify our body. Infact, we are feeding our poor liver with ev...

Hi there! I hope you're doing well :)  I bring forth some sure shot  ways to losing those extra layers of fat  which genuinely no one likes to carry but at the same time looks real hard to shred. Just as we learn from the mistakes of others, I believe one can  take lessons from what worked out for someone on a weight loss journey. This article is majorly inspired by the stories of real life people that lost weight following the right kind of diet and exercise which are scientifically proven ways as well.  After performing hours of rigorous research in a hope to bring forth the genuine ways to lose weight I compiled it in a list to make it simpler for everyone. " CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY" 1. EAT LEAFY GREENS CONSISTENTLY  The number one advice that every other person  offers is to eat a lot of vegetables. They say, the first step towards the weight loss journey is to start focusing on your  diet. It is always 70% of your diet that matters. F...