life – Daycation

October 24, 2020

ARE YOU ALRIGHT ?

We often find it tempting to flee from our pressing problems by delving into a world of daydreams. Its important to acknowledge that mental health of individuals in these pandemic times has hit a rough patch. Everyone is kinda of figuring out a way to bring the missing pleasure back into their lives. While there exists a sense of uncertainty, anxiety and fear in the minds of people. Here I put down the little ways that can help you boost your mental health. And tide over the difficult times.

Indulge in creative comforts

Horne your creative abilities. Pick up on a new learning and new experiences. Painting, photography, writing, clay moulding, singing, reading, baking…. almost anything that pops in your mind. There is a whole list of activities, all you need is to narrow down on a few. And stive to master it! This will help to keep alive the vigour and enthusiasm to live life.

Write it down

A person is filled with thoughts. We just cannot stop thinking…why not putting theses thoughts altogether in a place. Journaling has manifold benefits. Its proven scientifically that it helps in managing stress and combating depression. Ayesha Fatima, a final year psychology student in Bengaluru opines that ‘Awareness is the key’. She says being aware of one’s emotions, behaviours and reactions will help them to systemically figure out what is affecting them negatively. Thus, it will help them to tackle mental health issues in a proper way. Get to know yourself better through journaling.

Take that walk down the road!

Did you know Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter goes by walk to work? Just twenty minutes of brisk walking can work wonders for your health. Ideally it is suggested that an individual should walk 10,000 steps daily. Walking helps to keep your stress at bay. It calms down your mind and brings in clarity of thoughts. Plus, it can also help you to burn some extra calories.

Engage in mental activities

Wanna refresh and reactivate your brain in a few minutes? Try solving puzzles, crosswords and tricky reasoning questions. It can help to kick start your brain. Making you feel refreshed and improving your memory retention capacity.

Sleep like a baby

Are you missing out on your sleep? Is your sleep cycle disturbed lately? Lack of sleep can adversely affect your psychological well being and working capacities. Maintain a good sleep hygiene. Give your brain the needed rest. Try seeking a balance in all the areas of your life.

Mind it

While having an in-person conversation or a virtual one, I am pretty sure once in life the person on other end might have asked you ‘Are you there?’ , ‘Are you listening to me?’. Agree or not we all have a low attention span. Many times, we find ourselves buried in thoughts unaware of what’s happening in and around us. Practising mindfulness is the fast track way of bringing your attention back to present. The ways you can achieve mindfulness is by focusing on your breathing… take deep breaths. Also, if possible, try putting that phone away for a few minutes. Practising mediation and yoga on daily basis can help you make tremendous progress on whatever tasks you undertake.

May 14, 2020May 29, 2020

THE WORLD STANDS STILL

Ever wondered that you will wake up to a morning where you will have no obligation to go to work . Where you don’t have to wake up to the tunes of ticking talking alarm and have the luxury to catch up on sleep.

And of those out there, who have always daydreamed of getting extra hours in their everyday life so as to accomplish the work undone.Lazybones who have time and again fantasized about being a homebody. Are all living the phantom of their minds.

But my ardent desire is that these days bring the best out of you. And you be able to come to grips with what’s happening inside your own self.

There is so much to do. ‘Variety being the spice of life’, its good to try everything and try being productive.

You can start by basic things as decluttering your room. While I was doing the same, I happened to come across my teddies and dollies. And the thought struck me why not to give my toys to some NGO or to the poor children on streets. Likewise, there are numerous things from books to sandals to clothes that we have stacked up and use no more. A bit effort on your part will help you to reach out to the ones who are in need. So, lets partake in ‘joy of sharing’.

Take a social media detox or limit your screen time. You can achieve this by charting out a to-do list. This can help you to be on track. If not, you can go with the ‘phone basket’ technique, which is trending nowadays. It simply means deciding a part of the day where all your family members can come off and put their phones in a basket. Hence you can take few moments and indulge in quality time with your family members.

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, there many NGO’s and government healthcare officials who are making masks to cope up with the immense need at present. You can also lend your helping hand and create your own DIY mask at home and give it to ones who are in dire straits.

As it is said ‘Learning is rewarding’. You too can reap the benefits by picking up a skill, pursuing hobby, reading a book, teaching your younger siblings and expanding the horizons of your knowledge. Indulge in healthy diet and workout exercises at home.

Look after yourself. Treat yourself by cooking your favorite dishes, take an afternoon nap. Enjoy the sunrise/sunset while you savor the freshly brewed coffee.

Remember this time won’t come back to you. So, gird up your lions and follow your heart. Pull in the dynamism and spark back into your lives. Let the fun- filled spirit of yours emanate. Most importantly help your country by staying indoors and adhering to rules and regulations. Conquer your fears and inhibitions while the world paves the way to trounce coronavirus.

April 1, 2020May 29, 2020

Joys of Spring

As the spring creeps in and bids farewell to the long dark desolate winters,shunning the gloom and grim looming on.It instills a sense of liveliness and happiness.And helps us to gain an optimistic perseceptive about the life we are leading.

During these times , when you take a drive along the outlands, beautiful scenery out there will be a absloute feast for your eyes.Bright, blooming and blossoming flowers, sounds of birds chirping . The view of honey bee gathering nector and above all the great weather , will give you a spirit of vigour and vitality.

Spring is popularly known as the king of all seasons given to the pleasant weather conditions it brings forth along with good harvest.But the most prominent thing is that it is also a period of regenration,refreshment and reawakening.It kindles a spur of energy that encourages us to rethink about the ways we are living life.

Learning and growing is part and parcel of life. Likewise we should cherish the happy moments and take life lessons from the sour experiences.Its time to cheer up and embrace the wonderful opportunity for moving ahead.

Indeed it is a friendly reminder to us as humans to think about life altering decisions and finding new ways to bring back the spark of life.It inspires you take on creative impulses and manifest pure bliss.

Sitback,take a moment. Start reflecting on things that fuel in the passion to live life to the fullest.