Growing up I always understood the importance of being self-reliant. This is why, as Mysha grows up, I want her to have the confidence to make decisions and follow her heart. Some of my mantras for helping Mysha build independence are: I use chores as a teaching tool:Accomplishing simple day to day tasks helps her develop a sense of achievement…
As human beings, we crave security and want to have a sense of control over our lives and uncertainty can often leave you feeling stressed, anxious, and powerless over the direction of your life. It can drain you emotionally and trap you in a downward spiral of worst-case scenarios about what tomorrow may bring. However, life is filled with uncertainty,…
You need your sleep cycle to be efficient in order to feel good, think clearly and perform at your best. This can be achieved through Pranayama. Pranayama and Yoga can help cure Insomnia by improving blood circulation, reducing stress and improving the physical posture. As Pranayama is a relaxation exercise, it stimulates your body and mind's natural relaxation response, which…
It was in 1969 that Maya Angelou had said, “Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between.” That saying is as relevant today as it was on the day, she said it. The second part of the statement, “prepared for the worst”, is the one where we lack the most. If you observe humans,…
During these uncertain times when so much is going around, kids tend to become aggressive and might not feel motivated enough or would tend to give up on things they are capable of doing.As parents we always want to protect our child's mental wellbeing & one way of doing this is through self-affirmations. . It's surprising how simple phrases like…
My COVID-19 story My family and I are fortunate and grateful to be COVID-19 survivors. When my tests came positive, I didn’t panic & coped with the situation by doing following things daily- • I took proper medication and followed everything that my doctor asked me to do meticulously. • I decided to stay virtually connected to my loved ones…
Have you ever wondered how some people can stay fit and lean even without diet control or much exercise? The answer to this is our Metabolism In simple terms, metabolism is the internal process by which your body uses up energy and burns calories 🔥 Our metabolism and our body’s ability to defend itself against diseases are closely linked. Hence…
The festive season is round the corner and there is immense excitement all around.However, with the virus still not gone completely, as a mother my mind is anxious. While we are enjoying the festivities, we need to be extra cautious this time. So here are some habitual changes that I am trying to adapt to during this festive season: Welcoming/…
As a parent, I have been hoping for our education system to evolve with the changing times. Now with the kids at home from school for the last 6 months, everything around us has changed. We have moved to online learning, kids and teachers developing new skills to cope with the new normal. The Change So, when the New…
Parenting is the delicate balance between being the fun-cool parent and raising well-disciplined children. When this balance is lost, one very common issue most of us parents face is that kids don’t listen to us. Especially during this pandemic, when we are home, getting them to listen to us can become trickyHere are some tips and my experience of how…