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Posts published by “Vidya Sury”

Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!

How to use positive self-talk to improve your life (6 Practical Steps)

Ever noticed how you talk to yourself sometimes? Is it positive self-talk or negative pull-me-downs? Isn’t it strange how we think twice before saying something to a stranger or family or friend, and yet, when it comes to ourselves, we ignore the filter and let ourselves have it – raw, mean,…

How to survive a long flight – everything you need to know (10 tips)

Here are ten tips to survive a long flight including what to eat and pack. While pleasure travel may not have really opened up everywhere, and even if it has, we are still wary about packing our bags and taking off. However, essential trips are unavoidable. We had hoped to visit…