Conflict Resolution and me

We were friends before the story actually starts. We met in college. I told him stories of my awful ex-boyfriend, and he indulged in my fantasies of murder. We would sit in his car, talking about how easy it would be to sneak poisonous leaves into their burgers. He told me about his school life; the obsession with movies and shows. And all this seemed impressive to the girl with no friends. Our friendship took years to turn romantic, but it did. He was fun and wild, and he really seemed to get me. He made me feel special, like a femme fatale, like I was in a movie. We had a lovely start - all intense connection and creative collaboration. For the first time, I felt heard and seen. He made me feel safe and special. An intoxicating combination.  It was different right away. I didn't want to date him, I wanted to be his partner. I wanted to skip all the awkward dating (we did) and arrive at the comfortable, compatible thing, always things. I had found my guy. Part of th...

Designing your life starts with designing your days  - A New Year special post >> Start with One Small Thing One of the many reasons I write this blog is that it gives me a sense of control, progress, and accomplishment. It’s a part of my life that’s deliberate and it also gives me a few focused hours a month of uninterrupted creation time. Or Start with any environment that makes up your life - Clean your room Organize your office Take care of your plants Update your social media profile to reflect who you want to become, not who you were in your past Take a picture every day One of the best ways to start a new chapter of your life is to start with one tiny, seemingly inconsequential aspect. The capacity to make a promise and sustain it becomes a self-fulfillment prophecy that causes a ripple effect in other areas of your life. >> Designing Your Schedule Between preparing for my di's wedding, doing assignments every week, and overseeing other projects last year my sche...

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle Health issues, even minor ones, can interfere with other aspects of your life or even overshadow them. Your wellbeing and stress levels are influenced even by relatively mild health conditions such as aches, pains, lethargy, and indigestion. Making a commitment to healthy behavior is one way to boost your ability to deal with stress and feel better. 2. Spend money on experiences, not things Things have a shelf life. Experiences live forever in your memory. This is one of the things you're not going to find out until you've spent a lot of money on stuff. Go on trips, meals with friends, and the kinds of stuff that leave you with plenty of memories that can contribute to a meaningful life, but no excess baggage. 3. Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about. If you are passionate about something, you’ll be thinking about it every day, maybe every minute. So, stick with it if you're lucky enough to have discovered your ...

I wish that life was merry 100% of the time. Life is, sadly, not always enjoyable. But does this mean that it's got to be bad? I hate to feel down; I know that it's a part of life, and there's no escape. However, I seem to feel depressed for no reason or remain sad sometimes. There is no shame in feeling down, so there's no reason for you to stay down. I find it unreasonable to stay in a bad mood for more than 5 minutes. Your acts are the only thing that you manage. This means that you can choose to do something that cheers you up. Here are 5 things that I do, and you can try to instantly feel better- 1. Watch Something Funny I watch something funny every day because it's good for you. What laughing does to you is this: Relaxes the whole body Strengthens the immune system Reduces the hormones of stress Causes endorphin release Protects the heart Just open up YouTube and watch the funny stuff. I love some channels like Kanan Gill , Rahul Dua , Nishant Suri , Vir Das ...

  Did you know chocolate isn’t just great to eat?  It's also pretty good for your skin.  It’s a great natural moisturizer A natural anti-inflammatory, chocolate is very soft on your skin. It can help soothe inflammation and is ideal for skin that is sensitive. Why I use WOW Skin Science Chocolate Caffeine Face Mask? Caffeine and Cocoa powder are both natural skin protectors that help keep skin irritations at bay, combat free radicals, and keep the skin safe from contaminants and UV rays. Cocoa butter and extra virgin olive oil help to preserve the natural moisture levels of the skin, enhancing skin elasticity and flexibility. No Parabens Sulphate mineral oil color 100% Vegan Gluten-free Cruelty-free  Made in the Himalayas Comes with a premium Spatula to apply the mask Steps to use -  Cleanse your face   On damp skin apply an even layer of the face mask with the given spatula.  Note - Avoid the areas around your eyes, brows, lips, and hairline...

 (No, this is not a promoted post) This is just my experience of what I did to finally be happy and in love with my hair. And this is coming from someone who has had dry, curly, heavy volume hair and recently even got her hair colored. So I have had to learn a thing or two about taking care of my hair.  Lesson 1: Get smarter about your shampoo. I keep trying various shampoos to see which works better for my hair, and I now definitely know the typical store available brands just do not work. You need shampoos according to your scalp and hair type. Also, try not to over-wash your hair. People with dyed hair are advised not (STRICT NO) to wash it every day to prevent premature color fading and dryness. Ideally, you just need to wash your hair twice or thrice to keep your hair clean. Invest in a good natural shampoo to help add strength, volume, and texture to your hair.  I am just adding some shampoos on the basis of my research and experience according to the...

By Nipun Chadha " Trust the wait.  Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible."  - Mandy Hale You know the feeling of driving on roads that are unknown?  How clueless you feel seeing the path in front of you; And how you are constantly trying to figure the way out of reach to a desirable point from somewhere you started.  Compare this to how you feel driving on the roads just outside your home. How comfortable it is, how prepared you are for the potholes. Just how easy it is to be in the moment. The point I am trying to make is that uncertainty is uncomfortable . Especially when you are in a very comfortable bubble.  But here’s a thing about bubbles. The higher they fly, higher is the probability of that bubble breaking due to the pressure it deals with. Yes, uncertainty is uncomfortable.  But coming back to my example of an unknown road.  Do you know how amazing it feels when you finally reach ...