Fear is a basic human instinct. And normal. We all try to conquer fear at varying degrees in different situations. If we weren’t afraid, imagine how many foolish risks we would take—like jumping off a roof, petting a tiger or even walking into oncoming traffic. Healthy fear stops us from doing…
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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!
What we would all like to achieve is balance, right? I recently read about an easy way to get over prioritization issues and balance your life. It is called time budgeting, a practical method to make sure life is always in balance. Time budgeting bridges the gap between our goals and…
ACCEPTS is an acronym for a group of distress tolerance skills used to manage negative emotions in a healthy way until we’re ready to deal with a distressing situation. In life, it is only natural that we go through difficult times. Some of these are major – such as losing a…



