It is time to reflect on this year’s A to Z Challenge. Four days after the A to Z challenge 2020 wrapped up for this year, it still feels strange not to be freaking out over publishing a blog post for the letter of the day! My 8th year with it.…
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!
Do you find the “new lifestyle” under lockdown rather Zen in some ways? Are you feeling grateful for some things? I imagined calling this the lock down special but I guess I won’t because that’s the new normal right now and it might very well become THE normal in future. I…
Are you even aware of the lies you tell yourself? I don’t know about you, but I have lied to myself. Often. And started believing that inner voice. That nasty inner critic that’s always ready to show me a million reasons why I should believe those lies. Fortunately, over the years,…



