Your home should be your sanctuary, a safe and secure place where you and your family feel comfortable and relaxed. But wanting to create a safe and secure home requires conscious effort. Among the common things we usually worry about – traffic, noise pollution, noisy neighbors, safety from burglars and domestic…
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 we make use of our time can mean the difference between happy and unhappy. I’d say time management determines success and failure, but you know what I mean. I’ve found that regret over losing time is one of the worst things to live with. I’ve come up with my own…
When it comes to managing our daily schedules, many of us become worrywarts over time. The suggestion of taking a lifestyle break seems ridiculous. It is only natural, especially if we have made chasing to-do lists our life goal for some years now. We’re plagued with questions like: Have we been…



