distractions and priorities
I watch motivational videosAnd get mad at myselfFor not working hard enoughFor procrastinatingFor wasting time overthinkingBut in this modern ageOf … Continue reading distractions and priorities
Why do you love someone?
Hmm… That’s a tricky question. Why did I love him? Because he is a wonderful person. There were a few … Continue reading Why do you love someone?
What I’ve learnt after journalling for 3 years
– If it is not going to matter in few days or maybe after a month, there is no point … Continue reading What I’ve learnt after journalling for 3 years
The “honest” resume
Okay soo… These days I was working on my resume and I realised something very obvious – the resumes should … Continue reading The “honest” resume
The Insta detox
Soo… For those of you who don’t know, I have deactivated Instagram. Its been over 2 months now. At first … Continue reading The Insta detox
Meaningful moments
Q – When do you experience little meaningful moments in your life? – When I write– When I read– When … Continue reading Meaningful moments
Things that changed after I got a job
Umm… There are many things that changed actually. I’ll be honest and list a few most important ones here. So … Continue reading Things that changed after I got a job
People who are good at persuasion
So, to be honest I am not good at persuading someone to do something. I cannot even convince my friends … Continue reading People who are good at persuasion
Positive conversation starters
How do you break the ice and start having fun conversations? Don’t ask me. I’m asking you! Okay, maybe I … Continue reading Positive conversation starters
Ellen’s tips on happiness
Happiness is a journey. This means that happiness is like a long car ride. Let’s say you’re in a car … Continue reading Ellen’s tips on happiness
When did you realise you are a grown up?
I mean….my mom always makes sure to remind me that I am a grown up whenever I do anything dumb. … Continue reading When did you realise you are a grown up?
Why do I use LinkedIn?
There are many reasons why I use LinkedIn. Other than me getting a job, which is obviously the first reason. … Continue reading Why do I use LinkedIn?
What motivates you?
What motivates you? What keeps you going? – Books– People– Travel– Inspiring stories– My parents– My friends– Kind words– Kind … Continue reading What motivates you?
Savouring the rains
Ah! Rains….. I always fell short of words while describing rain… How can one describe something so beautiful so magical … Continue reading Savouring the rains
How to make good things better
I was talking to my friend yesterday. We didn’t meet this year at all. Since the lockdown it has been … Continue reading How to make good things better
Do you watch reality shows?
Since a few years, watching reality shows together every weekend has been a tradition in my family. And I loveee … Continue reading Do you watch reality shows?
What else can you ‘be’ when you don’t want to be positive
These days it’s hard to be Positive about certain things. I do not know how everything is going to work … Continue reading What else can you ‘be’ when you don’t want to be positive
growing and improving
Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better? Why hide deficiencies … Continue reading growing and improving
Small ways to apply growth mindset in daily life
No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment. – Carol Dweck … Continue reading Small ways to apply growth mindset in daily life
Are you making your own sandwich?
When the lunch whistle blew, all the workers would sit down together to eat. And every day, Sam would open … Continue reading Are you making your own sandwich?
Being satisfied or wanting more?
When you are just starting out, there is this constant struggle to weather be satisfied with what you have or … Continue reading Being satisfied or wanting more?
autobiography in five short chapters
II was walking down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I fall in.I am lost… I am helplessIt … Continue reading autobiography in five short chapters
What is a Positivity ratio?
Oh yes! There is a Positivity ratio. It is the ideal ratio of positive to negative events in our life … Continue reading What is a Positivity ratio?
Look what you made me do
Look what you made me doLook what you made me doLook what you just made me doLook what you just … Continue reading Look what you made me do
observe
I wonder how it was possible to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing of note. I … Continue reading observe
safe place
Oh the comfort,The inexpressible comfortOf feeling safe with a personHaving neither to weigh our thoughts,Nor words,But pouring them all right … Continue reading safe place
awe
One summer night, out on a flat headland, all but surrounded by the waters of the bay, the horizons were … Continue reading awe
Should you always be positive?
The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy or … Continue reading Should you always be positive?
Explaining growth mindset with the help of a movie
I am currently reading a book called ‘Mindset’ by Carol Dweck. The woman who did wonderful research in this field … Continue reading Explaining growth mindset with the help of a movie
Hard work
I work hard Not because I “believe I deserve everything” Not because I “want to be perfect” Not because I … Continue reading Hard work
What adulting looks like
– you have to make commitments and follow through them. Even if sometimes things are not in your favour you … Continue reading What adulting looks like
loving and kind
Being independent is cool But that doesn’t mean You’re not dependent on your loved ones For their love and care … Continue reading loving and kind
reality
When things are not going well… Especially these days. I have found myself wishing that in few years everything will … Continue reading reality
A game that will help you live in a better way
Hello there! Beautiful people, I am back with a fun and interesting psychology game for y’all. Hope you enjoy it! … Continue reading A game that will help you live in a better way
hold it close
When you want to feel loved When you want to feel confident When you want to feel happy But you … Continue reading hold it close
When you are scared to try new things
Public speaking? No way! I remember saying this a lot. Though I wanted to try public speaking deep down, I … Continue reading When you are scared to try new things
Mine
You stay in my heart Like my heartbeat And pump out love That nourishes my soul © Vrunda Chauk Continue reading Mine
Okay I study +ve psychology but…..
Okay I admit it I study positive psychology But I can be very negative sometimes… (Tbh positive psychology encourages you … Continue reading Okay I study +ve psychology but…..
alive
How can you expect me To forget you To carry on with my life When you were the one Who … Continue reading alive
no drama
Before I met you I was prepared For every possible struggle Little did I knew This time it was going … Continue reading no drama
This is the reason you are not happy
I remember the time when I went on my first date with my boyfriend. It was a beautiful rooftop restaurant … Continue reading This is the reason you are not happy
Enchanting love
I saw love Like a firefly Moving swiftly through the wilderness I was enchanted by its beauty For I had … Continue reading Enchanting love
Let’s talk
Hi folks, I am so happy that this blog has grown to have more than 1530 followers!! In just two … Continue reading Let’s talk
In one word this book is – wisdom
There aren’t many times when you stumble upon a fantastic book like this one. When I picked up “Positivity” it … Continue reading In one word this book is – wisdom
Passion or purpose
On days like these When I feel hopeless about future And feel like no matter what I do many situations … Continue reading Passion or purpose
How to really make good connections?
You are standing in the room with people all around you. But you still look into your phone. You don’t … Continue reading How to really make good connections?
Resilience
The secret to resilience Is not being closed off It’s not avoiding negative events altogether It’s not “playing it safe” … Continue reading Resilience
Capitalise on happy moments
When your partner shares something positive with you You have the option To think about it as bragging and brush … Continue reading Capitalise on happy moments
The Grit Quiz
Let’s test how much you know about Grit. If you don’t, you’re welcome to find out more about it! 1. … Continue reading The Grit Quiz
You’ve a choice
If you are facing a setback – Something out of your control You don’t know how to deal with it … Continue reading You’ve a choice
The Happiness Quiz
Let’s see how much you know about what makes you happy – 1. What is the one most important factor … Continue reading The Happiness Quiz
Miraculous fun
All these days Calling her “just a friend” All these years Hiding my true self All that time Never really … Continue reading Miraculous fun
Blinded love
oh yes, you might’ve had issues but I did not notice them for you shine so bright with kindness and … Continue reading Blinded love
Does this make sense?
Have you heard this story before? If you have coffee in your cup and someone comes along and shakes you, … Continue reading Does this make sense?
I want to give
I want to show you beauty. I want to give you love. I want to give you pieces of mine … Continue reading I want to give
#kindness
One should treat others in a way they would stay Because they want to Not because they’ve no other option … Continue reading #kindness
poetry
i am ready to move mountains for you i am willing to make your life heaven all I want is … Continue reading poetry
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I feel lucky to have friends Who help me reconnect with my friends and family After arguments with them, when … Continue reading …
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When she makes a mistake The newly wedded bride is asked by her in-laws “Didn’t your parents teach you anything?” … Continue reading …
How do you motivate others?
“if you don’t study hard, you will end up broke and unemployed. look at your friends how good they are … Continue reading How do you motivate others?
When you feel like you’re not enough..
Do you feel this? Like everyone around you has it better… They have better relationships than you do They have … Continue reading When you feel like you’re not enough..
Patriarchy
She dreamt of starting her own boutique, she had a good fashion sense and could stitch really well She wanted … Continue reading Patriarchy
Love and ambitions
Sometimes I wonder how my life would have been had I not taken the road less travelled by, had I … Continue reading Love and ambitions
Forest of Enchantments
You haven’t understood a woman’s life.. the heartbreak at the core of her joys, her unexpected alliances and desires, her … Continue reading Forest of Enchantments
this helps me get back up, always
I have noticed one thing. Every time I feel sad, lonely, gloomy There this one thing that cheers me up … Continue reading this helps me get back up, always
Miraculous Ladybug
Any Miraculous fans here? Well, count me in too! Yesterday my sister was sooooo excited for the Miraculous New York … Continue reading Miraculous Ladybug
It’s all about the journey
Will you be happy after winning a lottery? Hell yes! Let me rephrase How long do you think you will … Continue reading It’s all about the journey
Do you know what makes you happy?
When will you be happy? Think about it…. Maybe you’d come up with something like – when I get a … Continue reading Do you know what makes you happy?
Know better do better quotes
You allow yourself to be in a state of openness. You witness what is going on, you hang loose, you … Continue reading Know better do better quotes
Patience? What is that?
Uffff What will happen? When will it happen? How will will happen? Will it even happen? When exactly? What if … Continue reading Patience? What is that?
Musings
In my school on parents teachers meeting or report day, one thing teachers never forgot to tell.. Where we lack … Continue reading Musings
Know better do better quotes
It is doubtful whether any heavier curse could be imposed on man than the complete gratification of all his wishes … Continue reading Know better do better quotes
Just saying
How do you deal with people whose behaviour you don’t approve of? Especially when that member is of importance, your … Continue reading Just saying
Know better do better quotes
Indicators of spiritual growth – 1. Your life flows with effortless spontaneity 2. Love is becoming the motivating factor of … Continue reading Know better do better quotes
Wordless Wednesday
okay, it’s not so good. but i did enjoy drawing this, listening to music, sitting near the window, drinking coffee, … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday
Know better do better quotes
“I am right” brings comfort but not true happiness. The people you feel wronged by will never apologise and make … Continue reading Know better do better quotes
Feeding ego or caring for others?
He was online. I texted “hey” One minute. Two minutes. Three minutes. Four minutes. Five minutes. No reply. Still online. … Continue reading Feeding ego or caring for others?
Know better do better quotes
What if you had no story? Your life would be much simpler and more natural. You would have no fear … Continue reading Know better do better quotes
How can you start a chain of positivity?
The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. – William James Some people think appreciation will … Continue reading How can you start a chain of positivity?
Know better do better quotes
When you focus on the present moment, you don’t give up on the relative world. You will still be able … Continue reading Know better do better quotes
Excelling at strengths or improving weakness?
Which of the following do you think will lead to success and growth? A. Improve your weakness B. Build on … Continue reading Excelling at strengths or improving weakness?
Know better do better quotes
Being present is enough to bestow calm and a subtle feeling of safety, love and joy. We often miss this … Continue reading Know better do better quotes
This is how students’ IQ was increased
In 1968, researchers Rosenthal and Jacobson did a interesting experiment. It all began in a elementary school where they took … Continue reading This is how students’ IQ was increased
3 oh-i-didn’t-knew-this quotes
Criticism has the power to do good when there is something that must be destroyed, dissolved or reduced, but it … Continue reading 3 oh-i-didn’t-knew-this quotes
What’s the best way to respond to good news?
Let’s say your girlfriend tells you that she has been promoted at work. How would you respond to it? Will … Continue reading What’s the best way to respond to good news?
Disney questions you would love to answer!
This is a open questionnaire for disney lovers. I have answered them first, because….why not! Haha So I’d be really … Continue reading Disney questions you would love to answer!
Woman work
I’ve got the children to tend The clothes to mend The floor to mop The food to shop Then the … Continue reading Woman work
Debunking – No pain no gain
Do you follow #motivationalquotes or #hustle on insta? Chances are, this is the most widely used quote on such hashtags. … Continue reading Debunking – No pain no gain
Post Traumatic Growth
Yes! You heard that right. Post Traumatic Growth! I am sure few of you must’ve heard about the concept of … Continue reading Post Traumatic Growth
What I know for sure
I’ve been reading a lot lately. Tbh much of academic stuff. But this is a book I just read – … Continue reading What I know for sure
Other people
Think of a time you were happiest. Maybe when your crush said yes to you, maybe when you won something … Continue reading Other people
Cultivating optimism
When the research was done on the happiest people, it was found that these are not the people who had … Continue reading Cultivating optimism
Things to understand
It’s true. When there are so many unhappy people around us, so many disasters going around.. you might feel guilty … Continue reading Things to understand
Taking responsibility
Between stimulus and response there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response … Continue reading Taking responsibility
3 facts about happiness
If you really think about it…this seems logical right? Like it cannot be that you are very unhappy and then … Continue reading 3 facts about happiness
Poem
Sometimes you are unsatisfied with your life, while many people in this world are dreaming of living your life… A … Continue reading Poem
Shushant.. we miss you
This is one of the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen❤️ This incident shook me from within and not just … Continue reading Shushant.. we miss you
Loneliness
Loneliness sucks. I have been through a phase of loneliness and I know how it feels. Every single word written … Continue reading Loneliness
The goodness memes
Okay, so here are some of the memes I made today. All reflect positivity 💕 because that’s what I’m studying…. … Continue reading The goodness memes
let’s visualise
What if…. You had a machine that could make you happy. You just press a button and you feel happy. … Continue reading let’s visualise
